Bernard Joseph Rothwell

Background

Rothwell, Bernard Joseph was born on August 1, 1859 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Thomas Henry and Rosanna (Fagan) Rothwell.

Education

Came to America, 1869. Educational public schools, and under private, tutors.

Career

1 son, Paul Taylor; married second, Henrietta Ismon Goodrich, November 28, 1911 (died February 8, 1943). Chairman board Boston Elevated Railway Company, 1930-1934. Director 1941-1947; chairman Bay State Milling Company.

Director Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Company, 1907-1947.

Trustee Union Savings Bank, 1915-1947, Massachusetts Savings Bank Life Insurance Guaranty Fund, 1920-1946. Chairman Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, 1933-1947.

Trustee Long Island (City of Boston) Almshouse, 1904-1906. President Boston Chamber Commerce, 1908-1910.

Director and member Executive Committee Chamber Commerce, United States of America, 1919-1921.

Chairman Massachusetts bureau of Immigration 1913-1914 and 1917-1919. Jury commissioner, United States District Court 1912-1947. Member North.E. Govs’. Railroad Committee, 1929-1931.

Chairman Government’son, Committee on Street and Highway Safety, 1930-1935.

Achievements

• Bernard Joseph Rothwell has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member North.E. Govs’. Railroad Committee, 1929-1931. Club: Down Town.

Connections

Married Emily Jane Taylor, July 9, 1889 (died, June 15, 1903). Married second, Henrietta Ismon Goodrich, November 28, 1911 (died February 8, 1943).

Father:

Thomas Henry Rothwell

Mother:

Rosanna (Fagan) Rothwell

Spouse:

Henrietta Ismon Goodrich

Spouse:

Emily Jane Taylor