Burke, John b. February 25, 1859 d. May 14, 1937 Governor of North Dakota and Treasurer of the United States. Born to Irish immigrant parents, he graduated from Iowa State University with a law degree in 1886. He practiced law in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and was elected to both the North Dakota House of Representatives and State Senate. Nominated for Governor in 1906, his highly energetic campaigning and stirring oratory brought about his election as a Democrat. Reelected twice, he enacted a full gamut of Progressive legislation, including...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver) Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Hall, Thomas b. June 6, 1869 d. December 4, 1958 United States Congressman from North Dakota. Born in Cliff Mine, Michigan, his family moved to North Dakota when he was a teenager. After college he labored as a construction worker and clerk for several railroad companies. He later became a reporter for a Fargo newspaper and in 1910 he was appointed to the board of railroad commissioners. He served as North Dakota's Secretary of State from 1912 to 1924 and from 1942 to 1954. He was elected to Congress four times serving from 1924 to 1933. (Bio by: Bigwoo) Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Maddock, Walter Jeremiah b. September 11, 1880 d. January 25, 1951 Governor of North Dakota. Served as Governor from 1928 to 1929 taking over for Governor Sorlie when he died in 1928. After leaving office Maddock became senior administrative officer of the regional Agricultural Adjustment Administration. From 1937 to 1950 Maddock served as head of North Dakota's Farm Security Administration office. (Bio by: Lisa S) Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Moses, John b. June 12, 1885 d. March 3, 1945 Democrat Politician from North Dakota. He served as Governor of North Dakota from 1938-1944 and in the US Senate for 2 months in 1945. He died in office while undergoing open heart surgery. (Bio by: Tim Crutchfield) Saint Marys Cemetery, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
b. February 25, 1859 d. May 14, 1937