Biographical Sketch of J. H. Collins, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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J. H. Collins was born in Lewis County, New York, December 9, 1847.
He was raised on a farm until he attained his fifteenth year, and
then commenced to learn the trade he now pursues in Boonville, of
the Empire State, working in other towns before completing it.  In
1868, he came to St. Joseph, opened a shop, and has since been 
spreading white lead, distemper colors, etc., with a considerable
degree of success.  He is a finished workman in the artistic line,
and in paper hanging he is the ne plus ultra.  In 1873, becoming
aware that in order to be successful in any calling it was re-
quisite to have a partner, he married Miss M. McIntyre.  They have
had two children, one of whom is living, Alice; and William deceased.

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