Burton M. Cross | |
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| 61st and 63rd Governor of Maine | |
| In office January 7, 1953 – January 5, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel M. Haskell |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Muskie |
| In office December 24, 1952 – January 6, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick G. Payne |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel M. Haskell |
| President of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 1949-1952 | |
| Preceded by | George D. Varney |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel M. Haskell |
| Member of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 1945-1952 | |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1941-1945 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1902 Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1998 (aged 95) Augusta Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Grove Cemetery, Augusta, Maine |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Olena R. Moulton |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Florist Insurance broker Stock broker |
Burton Melvin Cross (November 15, 1902 – October 22, 1998) was an American Republican businessman and politician. Cross was Maine's 61st and 63rd Governor, though his two terms were separated by just 25 hours.