Peter J. Collins

Peter J. Collins was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio [House of Representatives], representing Stark County from 1913 to his death.

Early life

Peter J. Collins was born on October 1, 1859, in Columbiana County, Ohio, to William Collins. His father was an immigrant from County Donegal, Ireland. Collins studied at public schools in Columbiana County. He studied at Mount Union College and the Washington & Jefferson College. He was admission to [the bar in the United States|admitted to the bar] on June 7, 1887.

Career

Collins started practicing law in Canton. He was elected as city solicitor of Canton in 1893.
Collins was a Democrat. He was elected as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County, in 1912. He served from 1913 to his death. He wrote a food trust bill that prevent monopolies by companies making food stuffs.

Personal life

Collins married Mary C. Mellen of Millport in 1888.
Collins died following heart trouble on October 31, 1913, at his home in Canton.