Background
Fernald, Charles Edward was born on September 28, 1902 in Downington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Josiah Pennell and Sophia (Weltner) Fernald.
Transportation company executive
Fernald, Charles Edward was born on September 28, 1902 in Downington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Josiah Pennell and Sophia (Weltner) Fernald.
Student mechanic engineering, Drexel Institute Technology, 1921-1924; student mechanic engineering, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, 1926-1930.
With credit department, Notaseme Hosiery Company, 1919-1922; purchasing agent, Haslett Chute & Conveyor Company, Oaks, Pennsylvania, 1922-1924; senior partner, Fernald & Company, Philadelphia, 1924-1963; secretary emeritus, Chemical Leaman Corporation, Lionville, Pennsylvania.
Active Republican Party. Past president Credit Research Foundation, Inc. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Coast Guard Reserve, World World War World War II.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Society of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, New York Society of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Certified Public Accountants, National Association Credit Management (past national president), Union League Club (life member Philadelphia and Chicago chapters), JDM Country Club (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida), Roof Gardens Club (West Palm Beach, Florida).
Married Getrude Marie Connell, October 17, 1936. 1 son, Charles Edward.