Alexander L. Collins

The Honorable Alexander L. Collins
Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 9th Circuit
In office January 1, 1856 – September 5, 1858
Preceded by	Position Established
Succeeded by	Luther S. Dixon
Chairman of the Whig Party of Wisconsin
In office 1852–1854
2nd Village President of Madison, Wisconsin
In office 1847–1850
Preceded by	Thomas W. Sutherland
Succeeded by	William N. Seymour
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Dane, Green, and Sauk counties
In office January 4, 1847 – May 29, 1848
Preceded by	John Catlin
Succeeded by	Position Abolished
Personal details
Born	Alexander Lynn Collins (1812-03-17)March 17, 1812 Whitestown, New York
Died	October 31, 1901(1901-10-31) (aged 89) Neenah, Wisconsin
Nationality	American
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Sarah Heaton Huggins
Children	Alexander W. Collins (b. 1836; died 1916) 2 other sons Jessie Wingate (McCord) (b. 1839; died 1932) Charlotte Abernathy (Ilsley) (b. 1841; died 1917) Caroline B. (Brooks)
Parents	Oliver Collins (father) Catharine (Kellogg) Collins (mother)
Relatives	Ela Collins (half-brother) Sarah C. (Doty) (half-sister) Catherine Frances (White) (half-sister)
Occupation	lawyer, judge

Alexander Lynn Collins (March 17, 1812 – October 31, 1901) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He was an important leader of the Whig Party in the early years of Wisconsin, serving as party chairman, nominee for United States Congress, for United States Senate, and for Governor of Wisconsin. He also served as a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge and a member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. In historical documents, his middle name is sometimes spelled "Linn" and he is sometimes referred to as "A. L. Collins."