Harold Burns

Harold Burns (December 4, 1926 – March 24, 2013) was an American politician who represented the 1st district in the New Hampshire Senate from 2000 to 2002, and earlier in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

For other people named Harold Burns, see Harold Burns (disambiguation).
Harold Burns
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 1st district
In office
2000-2002
Succeeded byJohn T. Gallus
Personal details
BornDecember 4, 1926
Whitefield, New Hampshire
DiedMarch 24, 2013(2013-03-24) (aged 86)
Whitefield, New Hampshire
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Eleanor Ann Burns
ProfessionBusinessman

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.[1][2] 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.[3]

Legacy

Burns Bridge in Whitefield was renamed in his honor in 2013.[4]

Notes
  1. Obituary
  2. The Burns Bridge
  3. Obituary
  4. http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130324/NEWS06/130329499


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