Francis H. Friend

Francis Howard Friend
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1928–1934
Member of the Maine Senate
In office
1934–1944
Personal details
Born(1898-02-17)February 17, 1898
DiedNovember 24, 1958(1958-11-24) (aged 60)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceSkowhegan, Maine

Francis Howard Friend (February 17, 1898 - November 24, 1958) was an American politician from Maine.[1] Friend served in the Maine House of Representatives (1920-1934) and Maine Senate (1935-1944). A Republican, Friend represented part of Somerset County, Maine, including his residence in Skowhegan. From 1940 to 1942, Friend served as Senate Majority Leader and was President of the special session called in 1942.[2]

  1. ^ "Legislators Biographical Search". Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Presidents of the Maine Senate : Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library". Maine. Archived from the original on 13 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.