Frederick James Fessenden (1862-1943)

F.J. Fessenden, Founder of The Fessenden School, West Newton, Massachusetts

He was an only child. In 1903, he and his wife founded the Fessenden School at West Newton, Massachusetts, which is still going strong today. Included among its many notable alumni are Senators Ted Kennedy and John Kerry.

Parents (2)

James Walker Fessenden

James Walker Fessenden, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts

1839-1922

Susan Martha Lane

Mrs Susan (Lane) Fessenden

1839-1905

Spouse (1)

Emma Brown Hart

Mrs Emma Brown (Hart) Fessenden, Founder of The Fessenden School etc.

1867-1936

Children (4)

Elizur Kirke Hart Fessenden

E.K. Hart Fessenden, Headmaster of The Fessenden School, West Newton

1896-1982

Louise Hart Fessenden

Mrs Louise (Fessenden) Weeden, of Weston, Massachusetts

1897-1979

Susan Lane Fessenden

Mrs Susan (Fessenden) Buell

1898-1928

Frederick James Fessenden Jr.

Frederick J. Fessenden Jr., of Kennebunkport, Maine

1905-1979