Bert M. Fernald

Background

Fernald, Bert M. was born on April 3, 1858 in West Poland, Maine, United States. Son of James H. and Betsy S. (Libby) Fernald.

Education

Educational public schools, Hebron Academy, Boston business and preparatory schools.

Career

Packer of canned goods, since 1888. Director Fidelity Trust Company (Portland). Executive committee National Canners’ Association (president 1910).

Has held various local and state offices.

Member Maine House of Representatives. State senator 2 terms.

Governor of Maine, 1909-1911. Elected United States senator, September 1916, for unexpired term (1916-1919) of Edwin C. Burleigh, deceased.

Reëlected for terms 1919-1931.

Achievements

• Bert M. Fernald has been listed as a noteworthy senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Maine House of Representatives.

Connections

Married Annie Keene, November 18, 1877. Children: James Henley, Mistress Mellie Eveleth.

Father:

James H. Fernald

Mother:

Betsy South. (Libby) Fernald

Spouse:

Annie Keene

child:

Mistress Mellie Eveleth Fernald

child:

James Henley Fernald