Charles Q. Tirrell
Charles Quincy Tirrell | |
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Charles Q. Tirrell circa 1908[1] | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1901 – July 31, 1910 | |
Preceded by | George W. Weymouth |
Succeeded by | John Joseph Mitchell |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
In office 1881–1882 | |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
In office 1872–1872 | |
Presidential Elector[1] | |
In office 1888–1888 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sharon, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Dartmouth |
Profession | Attorney |
Charles Quincy Tirrell (December 10, 1844 – July 31, 1910) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Sharon, Massachusetts, Tirrell attended the common schools and studied law at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, where he graduated in 1866. He served as principal of Peacham (Vermont) Academy for one year and of the high school at St. Johnsbury, Vermont, for two years. He was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced practice in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1872. He moved to Natick, Massachusetts, in 1873. He served in the State senate in 1881 and 1882.
Tirrell was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1901, until his death in Natick, July 31, 1910. He was interred in Dell Park Cemetery.
References
Bibliography
- Who's who in State Politics, 1908 Practical Politics (1908) p. 21.
- United States Congress. "Charles Q. Tirrell (id: T000287)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by George W. Weymouth |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district March 4, 1901 – July 31, 1910 |
Succeeded by John J. Mitchell |
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