Charles T. Willis (February 7, 1841 – 1921) was an American politician fromNew York.
He was born on February 7, 1841, inWaterloo,Seneca County, New York. He attended the common schools, and then became a miller, and later also a farmer, inTyrone,Schuyler County, New York.[1] He married Emma Jane Williams (1847–1897), and they had several children.
Willis was a member of theNew York State Assembly (Schuyler Co.) in1890 and1891.[2]
In August 1898, he was nominated in the 40th senatorial district Republican convention with the votes of the delegates from Schuyler and Tompkins counties, defeating Judson A. Gibson who was backed byJ. Sloat Fassett and received the votes of Chemung County.[3] At the election in November, Willis defeated the Democratic Ex-AssemblymanJ. Franklin Barnes.[4] Willis was a member of theNew York State Senate (40th D.) in1899 and1900.
He died in 1921, and was buried at the Union Cemetery inTyrone, New York.[5]
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Schuyler County 1890–1891 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 40th District 1899–1900 | Succeeded by |