Edward L. Burke (April 10, 1899 - October 22, 1982) was a public official in Rutland, Vermont. He served as Rutland's assistant city treasurer from 1917 to 1935 and U.S. Marshal for Vermont from 1935 until 1954.
Edward L. Burke | |
|---|---|
| United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
| In office June 7, 1935 – February 13, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Albert W. Harvey |
| Succeeded by | Dewey H. Perry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1899 Rutland, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1982 (aged 83) Rutland, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Rutland, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ellen E. Cooley (m. 1922-1982, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St. Peter's Commercial School, Rutland, Vermont |
| Occupation | Public official |
Biography edit
Edward L. Burke was born in Rutland, Vermont on April 10, 1899, a son of Edward and Margaret (née Carroll) Burke.[1] He was educated in the parochial schools of Rutland and attended St. Peter's Commercial School, a post-high school business training institute operated by Rutland's Sisters of St. Joseph convent.[1]
After completing his education, Burke was employed at the Combination Store, a downtown Rutland variety retailer.[1] He later worked for the Rutland Railroad.[1] In 1917, Burke was appointed Rutland's assistant city treasurer, and he served in this position until 1935.[1] Active in politics as a Democrat, in 1934 he was the party's unsuccessful nominee for Vermont State Treasurer.[2]
In 1935, Burke was appointed U.S. Marshal for Vermont, succeeding Albert W. Harvey.[1] Harvey, a Republican, served during the administrations of Republicans Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.[2] The expiration of Harvey's term enabled Roosevelt, a Democrat who took office in 1933, to name a Democrat to the marshal's position.[2]
Burke served as Marshal during the rest of Roosevelt's term and during the term of Roosevelt's Democratic successor, Harry S. Truman.[3] He retired in February 1954, enabling Truman's Republican successor Dwight D. Eisenhower to name a Republican as Vermont's U.S. Marshal, and Burke was succeeded by Dewey H. Perry.[3]
In addition to his government service, Burke was involved in civic and fraternal organizations.[1] This list included Rutland's Christ the King church, the Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rutland Community Chest, and the March of Dimes.[1]
Burke died in Rutland on October 22, 1982.[1] He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Rutland.[1]
Family edit
On April 18, 1922, Burke married Ellen E. Cooley (1900-1985) of Rutland.[1] They were the parents of two daughters, Mary and Patricia.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Death Notice, Edward L. Burke". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. October 24, 1982. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Rutland Man Chosen to be U.S. Marshal". Burlington Daily News. Burlington, VT. Associated Press. May 27, 1935. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Dewey Perry Appointed U.S. Marshal". Vermont Sunday News. St. Albans, VT. January 24, 1954. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.