Edward H. Burke

Edward H. Burke
Caricature of Burke in 1916 publication
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1920–1920
Personal details
Born
Edward Hamilton Burke

(1886-01-14)January 14, 1886
Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJuly 10, 1955(1955-07-10) (aged 69)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeCathedral Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Elizabeth Carter
​
(m. 1913)​
Alma materLoyola College (BA)
University of Maryland School of Law
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Edward Hamilton Burke (January 14, 1886 – July 10, 1955) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1920.

Early life

Edward Hamilton Burke was born on January 14, 1886, in Baltimore County, Maryland to Colie (née Ady) and N. Charles Burke. His father was a judge.[1][2] He attended Loyola High School and graduated from Loyola College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1906. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1908. He was admitted to the bar on August 5, 1908.[1]

Career

Burke had a private law practice.[1] He was a private in the United States Marine Corps during World War I.[1] After the war, Burke was appointed assistant United States attorney.[2]

Burke was a Democrat. Burke served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1920.[1][3] He was chairman of the standing committee on judiciary. He was a member of the standing committees on printing, education and agriculture.[1]

In 1923, Burke joined the law firm Bowie & Clerk. The firm was renamed Bowie & Burke and later named Bowie, Burke & Leonard.[2]

In 1933, he was chairman of the New Democratic Organization. He was a member of the commission to revise the land and inheritance laws of Maryland in 1939. He was chairman of the committee to review the judicial system of Maryland from 1952 to 1953. He was chairman of the Baltimore County Charter Board from 1954 to 1955.[1][2]

Burke served as president of the Maryland State Bar Association from 1953 to 1954. He was also exalted ruler of the Order of Elks.[1] Burke served four years as president of the Hibernian Society of Baltimore; retiring in 1940.[4]

Personal life

Burke married Elizabeth Carter in 1913.[1] He lived in Reistertown, Maryland.[5]

Burke died on July 10, 1955, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried in Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore.[1][2][5]

Legacy

Burke received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Loyola College in 1947.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Edward H. Burke". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2003. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "E. H. Burke, Attorney, is Dead at 69". The Baltimore Sun. July 11, 1955. p. 28. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Edward Burke Is Dead at 69". The Baltimore Sun. July 11, 1955. p. 11. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ a b "Burke". The Baltimore Sun. July 12, 1955. p. 21. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon