James Edmund Burke

James Edmund Burke
18th, 20th, 22nd, and 27th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont
In office April 3, 1933 – March 31, 1935
Preceded by	John Holmes Jackson
Succeeded by	Louis F. Dow
In office April 7, 1913 – April 4, 1915
Preceded by	Robert Roberts
Succeeded by	Albert S. Drew
In office April 5, 1909 – April 2, 1911
Preceded by	Walter J. Bigelow
Succeeded by	Robert Roberts
In office June 1, 1903[1] – March 31, 1907
Preceded by	Donly C. Hawley
Succeeded by	Walter J. Bigelow
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Burlington
In office 1937–1939
Preceded by	Justin Kelly
Succeeded by	John J. Burns
In office 1931–1935
Preceded by	Hamilton S. Peck
Succeeded by	Justin Kelly
In office 1925–1927
Preceded by	Levi P. Smith
Succeeded by	Hamilton S. Peck
Personal details
Born	(1849-04-23)April 23, 1849 Williston, Vermont, U.S.
Died	May 4, 1943(1943-05-04) (aged 94) Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Resting place	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Sarah Roakes (m. 1870)
Children	10
Occupation	Blacksmith

James Edmund Burke (April 23, 1849 – May 4, 1943) was an American politician who served as the 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 27th mayor of Burlington, Vermont. A Democrat, he also served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1925 to 1927, 1931 to 1935, and 1937 to 1939.