Patrick Andrew Collins (March 12, 1844 – September 13, 1905) was an American politician lawyer who served as mayor of Boston and as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.

His family emigrated to the United States and settled in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1848 after the death of his father.

Working in an upholstery shop, he rose to position of foreman and became active in the trade union movement.

The two candidates had a rematch in the December 1901 election, this time with Collins prevailing (52,035–33,196) to win his first term as mayor.

His memorial includes a bronze portrait sculpture by renowned sculptor Cyrus Dallin who also designed the cross made from Tennessee marble.

[6] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress