Succeeded by John T. Gallus Name Harold Burns Political party Republican Role Politician | Spouse(s) Eleanor Ann Burns Died March 24, 2013 Profession Businessman Party Republican Party | |
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Harold Burns political advice from Bob Canton
Harold Burns (December 4, 1926 – March 24, 2013) was an American politician.
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Background
Born in Whitefield, New Hampshire, Burns served in the United States Army and owned an insurance business Burns Insurance Agency.
Political career
Burns served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives 1972-2000 and served as speaker from 1991 to 1996. He then served in the New Hampshire State Senate beginning in 2000 and retired in 2002. From 2005 to 2012 he was town moderator for Whitefield, New Hampshire.
Death
Burns died of cancer on March 24, 2013 at the age of 86 and is survived by two sons John and Scott both of Whitefield and a daughter Sandra McCay of Hydesville, California, He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Ann Burns in 1997.
Legacy
Burns Bridge in Whitefield was renamed in his honor in 2013.