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Burrill, James, 1772-1820

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1772 - 1820

Biography

James Burrill Jr. (April 25, 1772 – December 25, 1820) was a Federalist-party United States senator representing the state of Rhode Island. He served in the senate from 1817 until 1820. He graduated from the College of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (the former name of Brown University) at Providence in 1788.Burill was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1815. The town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, is named for him.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

James Burrill letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819152.8
Mss 819152.8
Date(s): 1819-02-02
Abstract

In English.

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