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Burke (JOHN an American public)

JOHN, an American public official, born in Keokuk co., Ia., in 1859.

He was educated in the public schools and studied law at the State University of Iowa. After practicing law until 1889, he was elected judge of Rolette co., N. Dak. He served in the House and Senate of that State, and as governor for three terms following 1907. In 1913 he was appointed Treasurer of the United States.