John S. Burgess | |
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![]() From 1970 campaign for Lieutenant Governor | |
Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
In office 1971–1975 | |
Governor | Deane C. Davis Thomas P. Salmon |
Preceded by | Thomas L. Hayes |
Succeeded by | Brian D. Burns |
Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1969–1971 | |
Preceded by | Richard W. Mallary |
Succeeded by | Walter L. Kennedy |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from District 4-5 | |
In office 1965–1971 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Buraczynski (from Brattleboro) |
Succeeded by | Robert R. J. Edmond |
State's Attorney of Windham County, Vermont | |
In office 1952–1957 | |
Preceded by | Edward A. John |
Succeeded by | Ernest W. Gibson III |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City | May 10, 1920
Died | September 20, 2007 Keene, New Hampshire | (aged 87)
Resting place | Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro, Vermont |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ronda H. Prouty (m. 1947-2007, his death) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Northeastern University University of Vermont |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1941–1972 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force United States Air Force Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
John S. Burgess (May 10, 1920 – September 20, 2007) was an American attorney and politician from Vermont who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives (1969–1971) and the 72nd lieutenant governor of Vermont (1971–1975).