Burris, C.J.

BURRIS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/5/2007 at 20:59:05

Iowa Official Register – 1949-1950

Burris, C.J., Maquoketa, Jackson County, Democrat

Born December 26, 1905, at Washington, Iowa. Educated in the schools of Washington and Ainsworth, Iowa. Married in Chicago, Illinois on October 17, 1926 to Miss Louise C. Richert of Bloomington, Illinois. One son, Douglas James, born July 22, 1927, attending Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Came to Maquoketa, Iowa, May 1, 1927. Served as deputy treasurer for two terms and as Treasurer three terms in Jackson county. Retired from politics in 1946 to assist his wife in operating the Decker House Coffee Shop. Re-entered politics in 1948 and elected Representative of Jackson county on the democratic ticket.