Charles L. Burrill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles L. Burrill

American politician

Date of Birth: 03-Jan-1862

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 15-Sep-1931

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Charles Lawrence Burrill (January 3, 1862 – September 15, 1931) was an American banker and politician who served as the Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1915–1920. A banker by trade, Burrill worked for the Adams Trust Company, the American Loan & Trust Co.
and the Manufacturers Commercial Co.
He also served as the President of the Boston Bank Officers' Association.Burrill's political career began on the Boston School Committee, where he was a member from 1897-1900.
In 1913 he was a candidate for Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, but lost to Frederick Mansfield.
Burrill went on to defeat Mansfield in a rematch the following year.
Burrill remained Treasurer until 1920 when he sought the office of Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts instead of running for re-election.From 1922-1925, Burrill was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
He was an unsuccessful candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1925, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in 1928, and Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts in 1930. Burrill died on September 15, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts.