Stephen Collins (politician) explained

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

A 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

Collins 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Obituary: Sir Stephen Collins. 16 March 1925. The Times. 17.
  2. Web site: COLLINS, Sir Stephen. December 2007. Who Was Who. Oxford University Press. 11 April 2011.
  3. News: Birthday Honours. Seven Baronets And Twenty-Six Knights.. 3 June 1913. The Times. 9.