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	(1872-04-25)April 25, 1872 Kohala, Kingdom of Hawaii
Died	February 20, 1920(1920-02-20) (aged 47) Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii (now State of Hawaii)
Resting place	King Street Catholic Cemetery, Honolulu
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Julia Natua Sheba Kaiheku'i Alapai Emma Smith
Children	14
Occupation	ship's master, jailer
Profession	Transportation

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.