Burton M. Cross
Governor of Maine (1902–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Burton Melvin Cross (November 15, 1902 – October 22, 1998) was an American Republican businessman and politician. Cross was Maine's 61st and 63rd Governor, though his two terms were separated by just 25 hours.
Quick Facts 61st and 63rd Governor of Maine, Preceded by ...
Burton M. Cross | |
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61st and 63rd Governor of Maine | |
In office January 7, 1953 – January 5, 1955 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel M. Haskell |
Succeeded by | Edmund Muskie |
In office December 24, 1952 – January 6, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Frederick G. Payne |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel M. Haskell |
President of the Maine Senate | |
In office 1949-1952 | |
Preceded by | George D. Varney |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel M. Haskell |
Member of the Maine Senate | |
In office 1945-1952 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1941-1945 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-11-15)November 15, 1902 Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
Died | October 22, 1998(1998-10-22) (aged 95) Augusta Maine, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Grove Cemetery, Augusta, Maine |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Olena R. Moulton |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Florist Insurance broker Stock broker |
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