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Sam L. Collins

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Samuel LaFort Collins (August 6 1895June 26 1965) was a Republican politician from California.

Collins was born in Fortville, Indiana, attended public schools in Indiana and California, and graduated from Chaffey Union High School, Ontario, California, in 1915.

He served as a private in the Hospital Corps, Seventh Infantry, California National Guard on the Mexican border in 1916.

From 1917–1919, he served in the United States Army overseas as a sergeant in Co. C, 364th Infantry, 91st Division. After discharge from the Army, Collins studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1921, and practiced in Fullerton, California.

He was assistant district attorney of Orange County, California, 1926–1930 and district attorney 1930–1932.

In 1932 Collins was elected to the 73rd Congress, and reelected, serving during 1933–1937. He lost his bid for reelection a third time in 1936. Collins served as member of the California State Assembly 1940–1952, serving as speaker 1947–1952. After serving in the Assembly, he resumed the practice of law.

Collins died at the age of sixty-nine in Fullerton and is buried at Loma Vista Memorial Park.

References

  • United States Congress. "Sam L. Collins (id: C000643)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Political offices
Preceded by
District created
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 19th congressional district

1933-1937
Succeeded by
Preceded by California State Assemblyman, 75th District
1941-1953
Succeeded by
Preceded by Speaker of the California State Assembly
January 1947–August 1952
Succeeded by