Background
Kern, Frederick John was born on September 2, 1864 in near Millstadt, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry L. and Catherine (Engler) Kern.
Kern, Frederick John was born on September 2, 1864 in near Millstadt, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry L. and Catherine (Engler) Kern.
Educated Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois.
Entered newspaper business at Belleville, Illinois, 1891. Owner public News-Democrat. Chief enrolling clerk Illinois Senate, 1892.
Member 57th Congress, 1901-1903.
Mayor Belleville 5 terms, 1902-1912. President State Board of Administration, 1913-1919.
Home: Belleville, Illinois.
Member 57th Congress, 1901-1903.
Married Alma East. Eidmann, July 23, 1893.