Sir Stephen Collins (9 October 1847 – 12 March 1925) was a British Liberal Party politician.[1][2]
The son of William Collins of Swanage, Dorset, Collins moved to London where he became involved in local politics and was a leading member of the temperance movement. He was twice married: in 1872 to Frances Ann Webber, and following her death to Jane Russell of Marsworth, Hertfordshire in 1901.[2]
Politics
editA member of the Wandsworth District Board he was subsequently elected to represent Kennington on the London County Council and became an alderman on Lambeth Borough Council.[1]
In 1906 he was elected as Liberal MP for Kennington. He held the seat until 1918. He received a knighthood in the 1913 Birthday Honours.[3]
Temperance activities
editCollins was a member of the Congregationalist Church and a life-long abstainer from alcohol. He was involved in various temperance organisations including the National Temperance League, the Good Templars, the Rechabites and the Band of Hope.[1]
He died at his home, Elm House, Tring, Hertfordshire.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Obituary: Sir Stephen Collins". The Times. 16 March 1925. p. 17.
- ^ a b c "COLLINS, Sir Stephen". Who Was Who. Oxford University Press. December 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "Birthday Honours. Seven Baronets And Twenty-Six Knights". The Times. 3 June 1913. p. 9.