John Collins | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 3, 1786 – May 5, 1790 | |
| Preceded by | William Greene, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Fenner |
| Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island | |
| In office 1778–1780 | |
| In office 1782–1783 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1717 Newport, Colony of Rhode Island, British America |
| Died | March 4, 1795 (aged 77) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Avery |
John Collins (June 8, 1717[1] – March 4, 1795), was an American politician and a Founding Father of the United States who, as a member of the Continental Congress, signed the Articles of Confederation. He was the third governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1786 to 1790.