Herbert Walter Trafton (May 26, 1864 – August 20, 1936) was an American politician from Maine. Trafton, a Democrat from Fort Fairfield, Maine, served two terms in the Maine House of Representatives. He was first elected in 1910 and again in 1914. During the 1915–1916 session, Trafton was House Speaker.[1] He later served 18 years as a member of the Maine Public Utilities Commission.[2]
Herbert W. Trafton | |
|---|---|
| 64th Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1915–1917 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Peters |
| Succeeded by | William L. Bonney |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from Fort Fairfield | |
| In office 1911–1918 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herbert Walter Trafton May 26, 1864 Fort Fairfield, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 1936 (aged 72) Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Kate Winslow (m. 1891) |
| Alma mater | Colby College |
References
edit- ^ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "Death of Herbert Walter Trafton, Member of Maine Public Utilities Commission Since 1918; Was 72". Fort Fairfield Review. August 26, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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