James Edmund Burke
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James Edmund Burke (April 23, 1849 – May 4, 1943) was an American politician who served as the 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 27th mayor of Burlington, Vermont. A Democrat, he also served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1925 to 1927, 1931 to 1935, and 1937 to 1939.
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James Edmund Burke | |
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18th, 20th, 22nd, and 27th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont | |
In office April 3, 1933 – March 31, 1935 | |
Preceded by | John Holmes Jackson |
Succeeded by | Louis F. Dow |
In office April 7, 1913 – April 4, 1915 | |
Preceded by | Robert Roberts |
Succeeded by | Albert S. Drew |
In office April 5, 1909 – April 2, 1911 | |
Preceded by | Walter J. Bigelow |
Succeeded by | Robert Roberts |
In office June 1, 1903[1] – March 31, 1907 | |
Preceded by | Donly C. Hawley |
Succeeded by | Walter J. Bigelow |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Burlington | |
In office 1937–1939 | |
Preceded by | Justin Kelly |
Succeeded by | John J. Burns |
In office 1931–1935 | |
Preceded by | Hamilton S. Peck |
Succeeded by | Justin Kelly |
In office 1925–1927 | |
Preceded by | Levi P. Smith |
Succeeded by | Hamilton S. Peck |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-04-23)April 23, 1849 Williston, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 1943(1943-05-04) (aged 94) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | Saint Joseph Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah Roakes (m. 1870) |
Children | 10 |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
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