Orton R. Karickhoff
Orton Randolph Karickhoff (November 6, 1905 – August 21, 1987) was an American politician who served in both houses of the West Virginia Legislature.[1] He won election to the House against Democrat Richard L. Miller in 1972, 22 years after his service in the state senate, but lost a rematch in the newly-drawn 9th district two years later.
Orton R. Karickhoff | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Roane County | |
| In office December 1, 1972 – December 1, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Orton A. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Richard L. Miller |
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office December 1, 1946 – December 1, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | R. F. Musgrave |
| Succeeded by | E. Ray Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Orton Randolph Karickhoff November 6, 1905 Hodgesville, West Virginia, US |
| Died | August 21, 1987 (aged 81) Parkersburg, West Virginia, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Greta Crislip (m. 1933) |
| Education | West Virginia Wesleyan College (BS) Ohio State University (MA) |
References
- West Virginia Blue Book, 1973 (PDF). Charleston: Jarrett Printing Company. 1973. p. 50. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
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