Charles Tillinghast James | |
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United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Albert C. Greene |
Succeeded by | James F. Simmons |
Personal details | |
Born | West Greenwich, Rhode Island, US | September 15, 1805
Died | October 17, 1862 Sag Harbor, New York, US | (aged 57)
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lucinda James |
Profession | Manufacturing engineer |
Charles Tillinghast James (September 15, 1805 – October 17, 1862) was a consulting manufacturing engineer, early proponent of steam mills (especially cotton mills), and United States Democratic Senator from the state of Rhode Island from 1851 to 1857.[1]