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 | Sligo, Ireland | May 23, 1894
Died | March 1, 1983 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. | (aged 88)
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 | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
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.