Charles Tillinghast James

Charles Tillinghast James
United States Senator
from Rhode Island
In office
March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1857
Preceded byAlbert C. Greene
Succeeded byJames F. Simmons
Personal details
Born(1805-09-15)September 15, 1805
West Greenwich, Rhode Island, US
DiedOctober 17, 1862(1862-10-17) (aged 57)
Sag Harbor, New York, US
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLucinda James
ProfessionManufacturing engineer
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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.

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