Edmund Burke (congressman)
Edmund Burke (January 23, 1809 – January 25, 1882) was an American lawyer, newspaper editor and politician. He served as the United States Commissioner of Patents and as a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire in the 1840s.
Edmund Burke | |
|---|---|
| United States Commissioner of Patents | |
| In office May 5, 1846 – September 3, 1850 | |
| Appointed by | James Polk |
| Preceded by | Henry Leavitt Ellsworth |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ewbank |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | James Farrington |
| Succeeded by | Mace Moulton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1809 Westminster, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 1882 (aged 73) Newport, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Matson Burke Mary E Whitney Burke |
| Children | Frances Matson Burke Dana |
| Profession | Lawyer Newspaper editor Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | New Hampshire Militia |
| Years of service | 1837-1838 |
| Rank | Adjutant Brigade inspector |
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