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William Olin Burgin

William Olin Burgin served as a representative for North Carolina (1939-1947).

  • Democratic
  • North Carolina
  • District 8
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State North Carolina

Representing constituents across the North Carolina delegation.

District District 8

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1939-1947

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Olin Burgin (born July 28, 1877) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina. He represented the state’s 8th Congressional District and served as a federal legislator during the late 1930s and through the Second World War era. Burgin’s service in Congress identifies him as a historical member of the U.S. House and a notable figure in North Carolina’s mid-20th-century political delegation.

Burgin began his tenure in the House of Representatives on January 3, 1939, and served four consecutive terms. His congressional career concluded on January 3, 1947, marking eight years in office as a representative of North Carolina’s 8th District. Throughout this period, he served as a Democratic representative, contributing to the work of Congress during a time of significant national and international developments.

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