John Edward Moran
John Edward Moran | |
|---|---|
 Moran in 1951 | |
| 30th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont | |
| In office June 6, 1949 – June 2, 1957 | |
| In office June 1, 1948 – June 5, 1949 (Acting) | |
| Preceded by | John J. Burns |
| Succeeded by | Claude Douglas Cairns |
| President of the Burlington, Vermont Board of Aldermen | |
| In office June 3, 1946 – June 7, 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond L. Beaulieu |
| Succeeded by | Louis G. Lavalley (as President pro tempore) |
| Member of the Burlington, Vermont Board of Aldermen | |
| In office December 11, 1940 – April 5, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard J. Leddy |
| Succeeded by | Raymond A. Contois |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1897 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1962 (aged 64) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lauria Mary Brisson (m. 1920) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parents |
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John Edward Moran, more commonly referred to as J. Edward Moran (December 2, 1897 – March 12, 1962), was an American politician who served as the 30th mayor of Burlington, Vermont.
Life[edit]
John Edward Moran was born on December 2, 1897, in Burlington, Vermont, to Edward H. Moran and Ellen Frances O'Neill.[1] He was educated in the parochial schools of Burlington.[1] He worked at a variety of occupations in his younger years and spent the majority of his career with Abernethy Clarkson Wright, Inc., a Burlington department store, where he was a salesman, shipping clerk, and department manager.[2][3]
Moran was long active in politics as a Democrat, including serving as a delegate to numerous state and national party conventions.[4][5][6] In addition, Moran served as chairman of the Burlington City and Chittenden County Democratic Committees.[7][8] He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Order of Alhambra, Society of the Holy Name, Elks Club, and Fraternal Order of Eagles.[1]
In December 1940, Ward 4 Alderman Bernard J. Leddy resigned after being appointed an Assistant U.S. Attorney.[9] Moran was the only candidate in the low turnout special election and won with all 68 votes cast for him.[9] He served as an alderman from 1940 to 1949.[1] He was serving as president of the Board of Aldermen when Mayor John J. Burns resigned to become Burlington's postmaster, elevating Moran to acting mayor.[10] He was elected to a full two-year term in 1949, and won reelection in 1951, 1953, and 1955.[1] In 1950, he was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for Governor of Vermont.[11] On March 5, 1957 Claude Douglas Cairns defeated Moran's bid for another term in an upset with 4,053 votes to 3,830.[12]
In 1958, Moran was appointed as one of Burlington International Airport's managers.[1] He was diabetic in his later years and died at DeGoesbriand Memorial Hospital on March 12, 1962, after suffering multiple heart attacks.[1] After his death former mayor James E. Fitzpatrick and Mayor Robert K. Bing praised Moran for his service to the city.[1]
Family[edit]
In 1920, Moran married Lauria Mary Brisson (1898-1980) of Burlington.[1][13][14] They were the parents of four children -- Harold, Janice, Lorraine, and Katherine.[1]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Claude Douglas Cairns | 4,053 | 51.41% | |
| Democratic | John Edward Moran | 3,830 | 48.59% | |
| Total votes | 7,883 | 100% | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Former Burlington Mayor Moran Dies". The Burlington Free Press. 13 March 1962. p. 1. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1930 United States Federal Census, Entry for John E. Moran". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. 1930.
- ^ Manning's City Directory for Burlington, Winooski, and Essex Junction, Vermont. Vol. LIII. Springfield, MA: H. A. Manning Company. 1943. p. 143 – via Ancestry.com.
- ^ "Democrats Name Their Delegates". Burlington Free Press. May 5, 1936. p. 10. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "State's Democrats Pledged to F. D." Bennington Banner. May 23, 1940. p. 4. Archived from the original on January 19, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Home Front Reports to the Fighting Fronts". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. May 23, 1944. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "J. E. Burke Again Named for City Representative". Burlington Free Press. October 24, 1932. p. 7. Archived from the original on January 19, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Moran Reelected County Democratic Committee Head". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. May 23, 1942. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Ward 4 Counts Election Ballots In 2 Minutes". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. December 10, 1940. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Burns Becomes Postmaster; Moran Acting Mayor". Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. June 2, 1948. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Aiken, Prouty, Emerson Win As Expected With Sizable Margins". Burlington Daily News. Burlington, VT. United Press. November 8, 1950. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Votes by Ward For Mayor". The Burlington Free Press. 6 March 1957. p. 11. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008, Entry for John Edward Moran and Mary Lauria Brisson". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. 1920.
- ^ "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Entry for Lauria Moran". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com, LLC. 1980.