Charles L. Burrill
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Charles Lawrence Burrill 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 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.
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
The Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts is an executive officer, elected state-wide every four years....
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 was a member from 1897-1900. In 1913 he was a candidate for Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, but lost to Frederick Mansfield
Frederick Mansfield
Frederick William Mansfield was a U.S. political figure.-Early life:Mansfield was born in East Boston, Massachusetts, March 26, 1877. Mansfield was the son of Michael Read Mansfield and Catherine 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
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts is the first in the line to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor following the incapacitation of the Governor of Massachusetts...
instead of running for re-election.
From 1922-1925, Burrill was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council
Massachusetts Governor's Council
The Massachusetts Governor's Council is a governmental body that provides advice and consent in certain matters such as judicial nominations, pardons, and commutations to the Governor of Massachusetts...
. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1925, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts is the first in the line to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor following the incapacitation of the Governor of Massachusetts...
in 1928, and Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts in 1930.
Burrill died on September 15, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts.