John Collin Underhay

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John Collin Underhay (January 15, 1829 – ) was a farmer, land surveyor and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Kings from 1879 to 1882 and 2nd Kings from 1886 to 1893 in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island as a Liberal member.

He was born in Bay Fortune, Prince Edward Island, the son of William Underhay. In 1856, he married Rosaline, the daughter of James Cresswell, a member of the province's Legislative Council. Underhay was a justice of the peace and also served as postmaster at Grand River. He was the head of the Independent Order of Good Templars in the province.