William J. Burke

William Joseph Burke (September 25, 1862 – November 7, 1925) was an American politician and businessman.

William J. Burke

William Joseph Burke
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

1. 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.