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William M. Ketchum

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William M. Ketchum
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
In office
January 3, 1973 – June 24, 1978
Preceded byNew Constituency (Redistricting)
Succeeded byBill Thomas
Constituency36th district (1973–75)
18th district (1975–78)
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 29th district
In office
January 2, 1967 - January 3, 1973
Preceded byJohn C. Williamson
Succeeded byBob Nimmo
Personal details
Born
William Matthew Ketchum

(1921-09-02)September 2, 1921
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1978(1978-06-24) (aged 56)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materColorado School of Mines
University of Southern California

William Matthew Ketchum (September 2, 1921 – June 24, 1978) was an American businessman and military veteran who served as a U.S. representative from California from 1973 to 1978.

Early life and career

Ketchum was born on September 2, 1921 in Los Angeles, California. He attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, California.

He attended Colorado School of Mines from 1939 to 1940, and the University of Southern California from 1940 to 1942.

Military service

He entered the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific before discharge in 1946. Recalled into service during the Korean War and served from 1950 to 1953.

Business career

He owned and operated a hardware and auto-supply store from 1946 to 1950. Salesman from 1953 to 1957. He engaged in cattle ranching and farming. He served as member of the Republican State Central committee from 1964 to 1966.

Political career

He served as member of the California Assembly from 1967 to 1973.[1] He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1968.

Death

Ketchum died of a heart attack on June 24, 1978 in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 56.[2] He was survived by his sister Frances Lindenberg (February 23, 1914 – November 2010).

See also

References

  1. ^ "William M. Ketchum Resignation letter" (PDF). clerk.assembly.ca.gov.
  2. ^ "Lawmaker Ketchum dies at 56". San Bernardino County Sun. June 25, 1978.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 36th congressional district
1973 – 1975 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 18th congressional district
1975 – 1978 		Succeeded by

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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