The Honorable Alexander L. Collins | |
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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 March 17, 1812 Whitestown, New York |
Died | October 31, 1901 Neenah, Wisconsin | (aged 89)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Sarah Heaton Huggins |
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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 In historical documents, his middle name is sometimes spelled "Linn" and he is sometimes referred to as "A. L. Collins."