Burton Deyoe Esmond (February 8, 1870 – January 11, 1944) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
He was appointed attorney for four New York State Comptrollers in transfer tax proceedings in Saratoga County.
[11] His main interest was the framing and passing of the Baumes Laws, which provided stiffer sentences for criminals.
He was also a leader in passing legislation for the restoration of the Saratoga battlefield and for the development of state-owned property as a health resort.
He served as justice of the peace for twelve years, and from 1927 to 1928 he was a member of the New York Republican State Committee.