Joseph J. Fern
Joseph J. Fern | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Honolulu | |
| In office January 4, 1909 – January 4, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | John C. Lane |
| In office January 4, 1917 – February 20, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Lane |
| Succeeded by | John H. Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1872 |
| Died | February 20, 1920 (aged 47) Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii (now State of Hawaii) |
| Resting place | King Street Catholic Cemetery, Honolulu |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Natua Sheba Kaiheku'i Alapai Emma Smith |
| Children | 14 |
| Occupation | ship's master, jailer |
| Profession | Transportation |
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Joseph James Fern (August 25, 1872 – February 20, 1920) was the first Mayor of Honolulu from 1909 to 1915 and again from 1917 to 1920. During and after his tenure, Fern became one of the most beloved political figures in the Territory of Hawaii. He was one of the first members of the Hawai'i Democratic Party.