Herbert W. Trafton

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 (1864-05-26)May 26, 1864 Fort Fairfield, Maine, U.S.
Died	August 20, 1936(1936-08-20) (aged 72) Augusta, Maine, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kate Winslow ​ (m. 1891)​
Alma mater	Colby College

References

1. "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
2. "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.