Background
Kern was born on April 6, 1850 in Herman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Kern was born on April 6, 1850 in Herman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.
In 1868, he moved to Sullivan, Wisconsin. Kern was elected to the Assembly in 1900 and was re-elected in 1902. He was Democrat.
Additionally, he served as Assessor and Supervisor of Sullivan and a member of the Jefferson County, Wisconsin Board.