Background
Burke, James Francis was born on October 21, 1867 in Petroleum Center, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard J. and Ann (Arnold) Burke.
Burke, James Francis was born on October 21, 1867 in Petroleum Center, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard J. and Ann (Arnold) Burke.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1892. Doctor of Laws, Duquesne U.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1893, and practiced since at Pittsburgh. Founder and 1st president, 1892, American Republican College League. Secretary Republican National Committee, 1892.
Member 59th to 63d Congresses (1905-1915), 31st Pennsylvania District.
Government director War Savings, 1918. General counsel Chamber Commerce of the United States, Republican National Committee.
Member 59th to 63d Congresses (1905-1915), 31st Pennsylvania
Married Josephine B. Scott, April. Children: Josephine Frances, James Scott.