John J. Burns (Vermont politician)
John J. Burns | |
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The Burlington Free Press, March 6, 1939 | |
| Postmaster of Burlington, Vermont | |
| In office 1948–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Mahoney |
| Succeeded by | Frank J. Varricchione |
| 29th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont | |
| In office 1939–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Louis F. Dow |
| Succeeded by | John Edward Moran |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Burlington | |
| In office 1939–1941 | |
| Preceded by | James Edmund Burke |
| Succeeded by | Patrick J. Cosgrove |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1894 Sligo, Ireland |
| Died | March 1, 1984 (aged 89) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington, Vermont |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Isabelle Anna McAuliffe (m. 1926-1972, her death) |
| Relations | Brian D. Burns (nephew) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Norwich University (attended) |
| Occupation | Insurance sales College baseball coach |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1920 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | United States Army Air Service |
| Battles/wars | World 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.