Overview
Abel Collin (1653–1705) was a benefactor in Nottingham. He established Abel Collin's Charity.
Family
He was the son of Laurence Collin.
His sister, Fortune Collin, married Thomas Smith, founder of Smith's Bank in Nottingham.
History of the Charity
By his Will, published in 1704, twenty four alms houses were built in Nottingham. The initial purchase of land was made by Thomas Smith in 1708 for the purpose of building some little houses and endowing same for some poor men or women to dwell in.
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