Background
BURKE, John was born on February 25, 1859 in Sigourney, Iowa, United States. Son of John and Mary (Ryan) Burke.
chief justice North Dakota State Supreme Court
BURKE, John was born on February 25, 1859 in Sigourney, Iowa, United States. Son of John and Mary (Ryan) Burke.
Education common schools and State University of Iowa. Bachelor of Laws, from same.
Admitted to Iowa bar, 1886, and began practice at Des Moines. Moved to Dakota Ty., 1888. Elected to North Dakota House of Representatives, 1890, Senate, 1892.
Governor of North Dakota, 1907-1913.
Treasurer of the United States, 1913-1921. Associate Justice Supreme Court of North Dakota, 2 terms, 1925-1937.
Chief justice, January 1, since 1935.
Married Mary East. Kane, August 22, 1891. Children: Elizabeth, Thomas J., Marion.