Robert E. Burke
Robert Emmet Burke (August 1, 1847 – June 5, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Texas.
Robert Emmet Burke | |
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| United States Congressman Texas 6th Congressional District | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – June 5, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Jo Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Dudley Goodall Wooten |
| District Judge 14th Judicial District | |
| In office 1888–1896 | |
| County Judge Dallas County, Texas | |
| In office 1878–1888 | |
| Dallas City Council | |
| In office 1874–1875 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1847 Alabama |
| Died | June 5, 1901 (aged 53) Dallas, Texas |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary L. Henderson[1] |
| Children | Robert E Albert C Lucille |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Unit | 10th Georgia Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early years
Robert Emmet Burke was born near Dadeville, Alabama, and attended nearby public schools. He moved to Jefferson, Texas, in 1866.
Military service
Burke enlisted as a private in Confederate States Army, Company D 10th Georgia Regiment before the age of sixteen and served throughout the Civil War.
Public service
Robert Emmet Burke studied law. He was admitted to the bar in November 1870 and commenced practice in Dallas, Texas, in 1871. He served as judge of Dallas County 1878–1888. He served as judge of the fourteenth judicial district of Texas 1888–1896.
Burke was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, and Fifty-seventh Congresses and served from March 4, 1897.
Death
Robert Emmet Burke died in Dallas, Texas, June 5, 1901, and was interred in Greenwood Cemetery.
Bibliography
- Burke, Robert Emmet (1898). Bankruptcy. Gov't Print. Off. ASIN: B0008AN6NA.
- Burke, Robert Emmet (1898). McKinley Prosperity ... Speech of Hon. R.E. Burke, of Texas, in the House ... February 3, 1898. Gov't Print. Off. ASIN: B0008AMY3I.
- Burke, Robert Emmet (1899). Fortifications appropriation bill;: Speech of Hon. R.E. Burke, of Texas, in the House of Representatives, Monday, February 27, 1899. ASIN: B0008APLEW.
- Burke, Robert Emmet (1898). Gold standard—Puerto Rico. Gov't Print. Off. ASIN: B00087Y6QE.
References
- Guttery, Ben (2008). Representing Texas: a Comprehensive History of U.S. and Confederate Senators and Representatives from Texas. BookSurge Publishing. p. 35. ISBN 978-1-4196-7884-4.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Robert E. Burke (id: B001097)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Biography from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Memorial addresses on the life and character of Robert E. Burke, late a representative from Texas delivered in the House of Representatives and Senate frontispiece 1902
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.