Background
James, Charles Tillinghast was born on September 15, 1805 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Silas and Phebe (Tillinghast) James.
James, Charles Tillinghast was born on September 15, 1805 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Silas and Phebe (Tillinghast) James.
A.M., Brown College, 1838.
Commissioned major general Rhode Island Militia. Superintendent Slater Cotton Mills, Providence, R. I. Built early steampowered cotton mills.
Built Atlantic DeLaine Mill, Olneyville, Rhode Island, 1849. Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Rhode Island, 1851-1857, Chairman of Commission on patents, 34th Congress. Perfected rifle-cannon, projectile.
Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Rhode Island, 1851-1857, Chairman of Commission on patents, 34th Congress.