Elmer Burkett
Elmer Jacob Burkett (December 1, 1867 – May 23, 1935) was an American educator, lawyer and politician who served six terms as a representative and a senator from Nebraska from 1899 to 1911.
Elmer Jacob Burkett | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Nebraska | |
| In office March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Dietrich |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Hitchcock |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 4, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse B. Strode |
| Succeeded by | Ernest M. Pollard |
| Member of the Nebraska House of Representatives | |
| In office 1896–1898 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1867 Glenwood, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 1935 (aged 67) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
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