William M. Ketchum | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – June 24, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | New Constituency (Redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Bill Thomas |
| Constituency | 36th 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 by | John C. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Bob Nimmo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Matthew Ketchum September 2, 1921 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1978 (aged 56) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Colorado School of Mines University of Southern California |
William Matthew Ketchum (September 2, 1921 – June 24, 1978) was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who was a member of the California State Assembly from 1967 to 1973 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1973 until his death.
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Early life
Ketchum was born on September 2, 1921, in Los Angeles, California. He was educated at schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, California, before attending the Colorado School of Mines from 1939 to 1940, and the University of Southern California from 1940 to 1942.
Kethcum entered the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific before discharge in 1946. He was recalled into service during the Korean War and served from 1950 to 1953.
Career
He owned and operated a hardware and auto-supply store from 1946 to 1950, and worked as a salesman from 1953 to 1957. He engaged in cattle ranching and farming,[1] and was a member of the Republican State Central committee from 1964 to 1966.
He served as member of the California Assembly from 1967 to 1973.[2] He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1968.
Death
On June 24, 1978, Ketchum had a heart attack at his home in Bakersfield, California, and was pronounced dead on arrival at Kern Medical Center, aged 56.[1][3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Rep. William Ketchum, Was In 3d Term In House". The New York Times. United Press International. June 26, 1978. p. D11.
- ^ "William M. Ketchum Resignation letter" (PDF). clerk.assembly.ca.gov.
- ^ "Lawmaker Ketchum dies at 56". San Bernardino County Sun. June 25, 1978.
External links
- United States Congress. "William M. Ketchum (id: K000153)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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