George Collins (Nova Scotia politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About George Collins (Nova Scotia politician)
- George Collins (January 17, 1771 – May 6, 1813) was a mariner, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia.
- He represented Queens County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1806 to 1813. He was born in East Haddam, Connecticut, the son of Benajah Collins and Susanna Tracey.
- In 1794, Collins married Lydia, the daughter of Joseph Barss.
- Collins lobbied for the construction of the lighthouse on Coffin's Island, built in 1811.
- He died in Liverpool, Nova Scotia at the age of 42.
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