Background
Carnahan, Herschel L. was born on August 31, 1879 in Aledo, Illinois, United States. Son of Porter M. and Jennie (McCrory) Carnahan.
Carnahan, Herschel L. was born on August 31, 1879 in Aledo, Illinois, United States. Son of Porter M. and Jennie (McCrory) Carnahan.
Educated Monmouth College, 1894-1896. Studied law under William Collier.
Admitted to California bar, 1904. Law partner of William Collier, Riverside, California, 1904-1912. In practice at Los Angeles, since 1920.
State commissioner of corporations, California, 1915-1918. Member State Tax Commission, California, 1927-1928. Appointed co-receiver Julian Petroleum Corporation, 1927.
Lieutenant governor, California, 1928-1931. State building and loan commissioner, California, 1931. President National Association Securities Commissioners and Attys General, 1917-1918.
Member: Elks, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Spouse Hattie Helmer, November 29, 1904, Riverside, California.