John J. Burns (Vermont politician)

John J. Burns
Postmaster of Burlington, Vermont
In office
1948–1964
Preceded byPatrick Mahoney
Succeeded byFrank J. Varricchione
29th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont
In office
1939–1948
Preceded byLouis F. Dow
Succeeded byJohn Edward Moran
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Burlington
In office
1939–1941
Preceded byJames Edmund Burke
Succeeded byPatrick J. Cosgrove
Personal details
Born(1894-05-23)May 23, 1894
Sligo, Ireland
DiedMarch 1, 1983(1983-03-01) (aged 88)
Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Resting placeResurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington, Vermont
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseIsabelle Anna McAuliffe (m. 1926-1972, her death)
RelationsBrian D. Burns (nephew)
Children1
EducationNorwich University (attended)
OccupationInsurance sales
College baseball coach
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1917–1920
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitUnited States Army Air Service
Battles/warsWorld War I

John J. Burns (May 23, 1894 – March 1, 1984) was an American politician who resided in Burlington, Vermont. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service as Burlington's mayor from 1939 to 1948.