William Olin Burgin

Democrat Representative of North Carolina's 8th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 28, 1877 (68 years old)

Birthday

April 11, 1946

Death

American politician who served as a U.S. Representative.
Born on a farm and later moved to a town where he attended public schools and a military institute.
Studied law at a prominent university.
Worked as a clerk, traveling salesman, and merchant before entering politics.
Served as mayor of a town for four years.
Practiced law in a different town and held leadership roles in local banking and business enterprises.
Elected to the state house of representatives and then to the state senate.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives for several terms until his death.
Described as a mild and unassuming figure who consistently supported the President’s foreign policy.