Loren Warren "L.W." Collins (August 7, 1838 – September 27, 1912) was an American jurist and politician.
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| Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court | |
| In office 1887–1904 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1881–1885 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Loren Warren Collins August 7, 1838 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1912 (aged 74) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Military service | |
| Unit | 7th Minnesota Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life and education
editBorn in Lowell, Massachusetts, Collins moved with his family to Eden Prairie, Minnesota Territory, in 1853. He studied law in Hastings, Minnesota.[1]
Career
editCollins served in the 7th Minnesota Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and practiced law in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He served as mayor of St. Cloud and as county attorney for Stearns County, Minnesota. Collins served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1881 to 1885. He then served as a Minnesota District Court judge from 1885 to 1887. Collins served on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1887 until his resignation in 1904. Collins was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1904 Minnesota gubernatorial election.
Personal life
editCollins died at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2]
References
edit- ^ LG, Reference Desk. "Library Research Guides: Loren W. Collins, Associate Justice 1887-1904: Biography". mncourts.libguides.com. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- ^ "Collins, Loren Warren "L.W." - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
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