Varnum Lansing Collins

1870–1936 (age 66)

American expatriate

Biography

Varnum Lansing Collins, born in 1870, lived much of his life abroad, embracing the perspective of an American expatriate while maintaining ties to his homeland. His journeys reflected a curiosity about the wider world balanced by a heartfelt appreciation for familiar roots.

Princeton Cemetery honors Collins’ adventurous spirit and the thoughtful way he navigated life between cultures. Though he spent many years away, his memory remains deeply intertwined with the friends and family who cherished him.

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