Charles L. Burrill
| Charles L. Burrill | |
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| Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
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In office 1915–1920 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Mansfield |
| Succeeded by | Fred J. Burrell |
| Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 4th Councilor district |
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In office 1923 – 1926 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Dolben |
| Succeeded by | James F. Powers |
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| Born | January 3, 1862 Boston, Massachusetts |
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September 15, 1931 (aged 69) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Banker |
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 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.
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