Charles S. Millington
Charles S. Millington | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Norway, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 1913 (aged 58) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Years active | 1874–1913 |
| Known for | U.S. Representative from New York (1909–1911); Assistant Treasurer of the United States (New York subtreasury) |
Charles Stephen Millington (March 13, 1855 – October 25, 1913) was a banker and political figure from New York who served as a U.S. Representative between 1909 and 1911.
Early life
Millington was born in Norway, New York and completed his education at local schools, including Fairfield Academy and the Hungerford Collegiate Institute.
Career
At the age of 19, Millington started his career at Hungerford National Bank located in Adams, New York. He later founded and acted as cashier of the Bank of Poland, transforming it into a national bank by 1880. In 1894, he relocated to Herkimer, New York, where he advanced to vice president and subsequently president of the Herkimer Bank, which achieved national bank status in 1898. Additionally, he held the position of president at the First National Bank of Dolgeville and served as vice president of the Mohawk Valley Real Estate Company.
As a delegate to the 1908 Republican National Convention, Millington was elected as a Republican representative for New York's 27th district in the Sixty-first Congress (1909–1911). He was unsuccessful in his bid for reelection in 1910. The following year, President William Howard Taft appointed him Assistant Treasurer of the United States, responsible for managing the New York City subtreasury, a role he maintained until his passing.
Personal life
On March 6, 1878, Millington wed Allie T. Webster, daughter of John Robert Webster from Poland. The couple had three children: Maud, Harty, and Ada.
He lived on North Prospect Street in Herkimer until his death on October 25, 1913. Millington was laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in Poland.