Background
Collins, Matthew Garrett was born on February 25, 1874 in Robbins, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Oliver Cromwell and Mary Elizabeth (Rodibaugh) Collins.
Collins, Matthew Garrett was born on February 25, 1874 in Robbins, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Oliver Cromwell and Mary Elizabeth (Rodibaugh) Collins.
Educational public schools.
Went to work at 12; began manufacturer of silk on small scale, 1896, and developed business to $2,000,000 yearly in 10 years. Entered exporting business, principally oils and chemicals, 1912. Associate, 1916, with Governor Charles North. Haskell, of Oklahoma, in developing the Middle States Oil Corporation.
Became president Interstate Gasoline Company Trustee Drew Seminary for Young Women, Carmel, New New York
Mason.
Married Effie Craig, December 19, 1898.