John Edward Moran | |
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.jpg) Moran in 1953 | |
| 30thMayor 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 theBurlington, 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 theBurlington, Vermont Board of Aldermen | |
| In office December 11, 1940 – April 5, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard J. Leddy |
| Succeeded by | Raymond A. Contois |
| Constituency | Ward 4 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1897-12-02)December 2, 1897 Burlington,Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1962(1962-03-12) (aged 64) Burlington,Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | Retail store department manager |
John Edward Moran, more commonly referred to asJ. Edward Moran (December 2, 1897 – March 12, 1962), was an American politician who served as the 30thmayor of Burlington, Vermont.
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 aDemocrat, 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 andChittenden County Democratic Committees.[7][8] He was an active member of theKnights of Columbus,Order of Alhambra,Society of the Holy Name,Elks Club, andFraternal Order of Eagles.[1]
In December 1940, Ward 4 AldermanBernard 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 MayorJohn 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 forGovernor of Vermont.[11] On March 5, 1957Claude 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 ofBurlington International Airport's managers.[1] He was diabetic in his later years and died atDeGoesbriand Memorial Hospital on March 12, 1962, after suffering multiple heart attacks.[1] After his death former mayorJames E. Fitzpatrick and MayorRobert K. Bing praised Moran for his service to the city.[1]
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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Claude Douglas Cairns | 4,053 | 51.41% | |
| Democratic | John Edward Moran | 3,830 | 48.59% | |
| Total votes | 7,883 | 100% | ||
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Democratic nominee forVermont State Treasurer 1948 | Succeeded by Peter J. Hincks |
| Preceded by Charles F. Ryan | Democratic nominee forGovernor of Vermont 1950 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Mayor of Burlington, Vermont 1948–1957 | Succeeded by |