John Burke (North Dakota politician)
John Burke (February 25, 1859 – May 14, 1937) was an American lawyer, jurist, and political leader from North Dakota who served as the 10th governor of North Dakota from 1907 to 1913, and later served as the 24th treasurer of the United States under President Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1921. Following his term as treasurer, he subsequently served intermittently as Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court first from 1929 to 1931, then from 1935 until his death in 1937.
John Burke | |
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Burke, c. 1920s | |
| Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court | |
| In office 1929–1931 | |
| Preceded by | William Nuessle |
| Succeeded by | Adolph M. Christianson |
| Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court | |
| In office 1924 – May 14, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Harrison A. Bronson |
| Succeeded by | Peter O. Sathre |
| 24th Treasurer of the United States | |
| In office April 1, 1913 – January 5, 1921 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Carmi Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Frank White |
| 10th Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office January 9, 1907 – January 8, 1913 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert S. Lewis (1907 - 1911) Usher L. Burdick (1911 - 1913) |
| Preceded by | Elmore Y. Sarles |
| Succeeded by | L. B. Hanna |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate | |
| In office 1893–1896 | |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1891–1893 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1859 Sigourney, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 1937 (aged 78) Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Kane |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nickname | Honest John |
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