Josiah Collins (North Carolina politician)

Josiah Collins III
Portrait of Collins
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the Washington County district
In office
1832–1833
Preceded bySamuel Davenport
Succeeded byCharles Phelps
Personal details
BornMarch 1808
Edenton, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 17, 1863(1863-06-17) (aged 55)
Hillsborough, North Carolina, U.S.
PartyWhig
Spouse
Mary Riggs
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(m. 1829)​
RelativesJosiah Collins V (grandson)
William Biddle Shepard (brother-in-law)
EducationYale College
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • politician
  • farmer

Josiah Collins III (March 1808 – June 17, 1863) was an American lawyer, politician and slaveholder from North Carolina. He served in the North Carolina Senate and was the owner of Somerset Place.

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