William Collins (New York politician)

William Collins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 18th district
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byPreston King
Succeeded byPreston King
District attorney of Lewis County, New York
In office
March 1845 – March 1847
Preceded byCharles Dayan
Succeeded byDavid M. Bennett
Personal details
Born(1818-02-22)February 22, 1818
DiedJune 18, 1878(1878-06-18) (aged 60)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJane Kelley
ProfessionAttorney

William Collins (February 22, 1818 – June 18, 1878) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1847 to 1849.