Charles Tillinghast James
Charles Tillinghast James | |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 15, 1805 West Greenwich, Rhode Island, US |
| Died | October 17, 1862 (aged 57) Sag Harbor, New York, US |
| 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.