About John T. Burton
John T. Burton was a Canadian politician.
John Thomas Burton (ca 1808 – May 3, 1880) was a newspaper publisher and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Bonavista Bay from 1865 to 1869 and from 1873 to 1874 in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.
He apprenticed as a printer with John D. Ryan. Burton published the Star and Conception Bay Journal, Comet, Telegraph, Star and Newfoundland Advocate, Newfoundland Express and Telegraph and Political Review. He was defeated in 1869 when he ran as a supporter of union with Canada. Burton moved to Montreal in 1873 and died there in 1880 at the age of 72.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was John T. Burton?
Canadian politician
When did John T. Burton die?
John T. Burton died in 1880.
What was John T. Burton's occupation?
John T. Burton was a politician.
What nationality was John T. Burton?
John T. Burton was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John T. Burton. https://biography.guide/john-t-burton/
MLA: "John T. Burton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-t-burton/.
Chicago: "John T. Burton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-t-burton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC