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John Burke

American politician (1859–1937).

Born February 25th, 1859 in Keokuk County.

Died May 14th, 1937 at 78 years old in Rochester.

Occupations
judge, lawyer, politician

That’s what literature is. It’s the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us about life and death! Listen to them! Connie Willis