Background
Gearhart, Bertrand Wesley was born on May 31, 1890 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of John Wesley and Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) Gearhart.
Gearhart, Bertrand Wesley was born on May 31, 1890 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of John Wesley and Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) Gearhart.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1914. Unmarried.
Admitted to California bar, 1913. Also admitted to bar of Supreme Court of the United States Court. In practice, Fresno, California, 1914-1917 and since 1919.
District attorney, Fresno Company, 1917-1923. Member 74th to 80th Congresses (1935-1949), 9th California District (Ways and Means Committee). Executive director Organisation to Repeal Federal Income Taxes, Inc.
Second lieutenant, Air Service, United States Army, World War I.
Member State Athletic Commission, 1931. Member California Constitutional Convention of 1933. Member American Legion (past commander California.
Clubs: Sequoia Towne, Sunnyside Country (Fresno).