Background
PYRKE, Berne A. was born in 1875 in Albany, New York, United States.
State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets
PYRKE, Berne A. was born in 1875 in Albany, New York, United States.
Public Schools; studied law with Judge Chester B. McLaughlin.
2 ch. Admitted to the bar 1896. Engaged in law practice at Port Henry for 25 years Elected Company Judge and Surrogate of Essex Company, 1911. Helped organize Farm Bureau. of Essex Company State Commnr of Farms and Markets, 1921.
New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, since 1927.
Member: Patrons of Husbandry.