William J. Burke
William Joseph Burke (September 25, 1862 – November 7, 1925) was an American politician and businessman.
William Joseph Burke | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | John R.K. Scott |
| Succeeded by | John M. Morin |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office 1915–1918 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1862 London, England |
| Died | November 7, 1925 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography
He was born in London, England, of Irish parents. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1915 to 1918.[1] He was a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1923, as a member of the United States Republican Party. In 1922, he ran for the United States Senate from Pennsylvania as a member of the Progressive Party and came in third place, receiving 8% of the vote. In the early 1900s he became interested in the development of oil near Callery, Butler County. He was involved with organized labor as a chairman of the Order of Railroad Conductors. He was interred in the Roman Catholic Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
External links
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- Cox, Harold. "Senate Members B". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- United States Congress. "William J. Burke (id: B001101)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by None |
Progressive nominee for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (Class 1) 1922 |
Succeeded by None |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by John R.K. Scott |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's at-large congressional district 1919–1923 |
Succeeded by John M. Morin |
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