Collins, John, 1717-1795
John Collins (June 8, 1717 – March 4, 1795), was the third governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1786 to 1790. He was the last Independent to serve as governor of Rhode Island until Lincoln Chafee (2011–2015). He signed the Articles of Confederation and is thus considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Born in Newport in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, he studied law and became an advocate of considerable reputation. In 1778, Collins represented Rhode Island in the Second Continental Congress, where he served until May 1781, when he was superseded by William Ellery. He was, however, re-elected in 1782 and held the position until 1783. In 1786, Collins was elected as the third Governor of Rhode Island.
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