James Burrill, Jr.
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| James Burrill, Jr. | |
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| United States Senator from Rhode Island |
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| In office March 4, 1817 – December 25, 1820 |
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| Preceded by | Jeremiah B. Howell |
| Succeeded by | Nehemiah R. Knight |
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| Born | April 25, 1772 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | December 25, 1820 (aged 48) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Federalist |
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.
The town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, is named for him.
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| Preceded by Jeremiah B. Howell |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Rhode Island 1817–1820 Served alongside: William Hunter |
Succeeded by Nehemiah R. Knight |
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