James Burrill, Jr.

James Burrill, Jr.
United States Senator from Rhode Island
In office March 4, 1817 – December 25, 1820
Preceded by	Jeremiah B. Howell
Succeeded by	Nehemiah R. Knight
31st Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court
In office 1816–1817
Preceded by	Daniel Lyman
Succeeded by	Tristam Burges
45th Attorney General of Rhode Island
In office 1797–1814
Governor	Arthur Fenner Henry Smith Isaac Wilbour James Fenner William Jones
Preceded by	Ray Greene
Succeeded by	Samuel W. Brigham
Personal details
Born	April 25, 1772 Providence, Rhode Island
Died	December 25, 1820 (aged 48) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Federalist
Alma mater	Brown University 1788

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.^[1]

The town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, is named for him. His grandson is the American writer and public speaker, George William Curtis.

References

1. American Antiquarian Society Members Directory

External links

• James Burrill, Jr. at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress