Charles McIlrath was an American politician who served as the second Minnesota State Auditor from 1861 to 1873 as a member of the Republican Party.
Following his tenure as Minnesota State Auditor, McIlrath was indicted on 26 counts of felony and malfeasance in office.
[1] McIlrath served as the second Minnesota State Auditor from 1861 to 1873 as a member of the Republican Party.
[2] McIlrath defeated opponents Herman Trott and J. H. Weiser in the 1861 general election.
In October 1874, following his tenure as Minnesota State Auditor, McIlrath was indicted by a grand jury of Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 26 counts of felony and malfeasance in office, two of which charged McIlrath with "felonious entry upon the duties of his office before giving the required bonds and sureties".