Orton R. Karickhoff Explained

Orton R. Karickhoff
Office:Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Roane County
Term Start:December 1, 1972
Term End:December 1, 1974
Preceded:Orton A. Jones
Succeeded:Richard L. Miller
State Senate2:West Virginia
District2:4th
Term Start2:December 1, 1946
Term End2:December 1, 1950
Preceded2:R. F. Musgrave
Succeeded2:E. Ray Reed
Birth Name:Orton Randolph Karickhoff
Birth Date:6 November 1905
Birth Place:Hodgesville, West Virginia, US
Death Place:Parkersburg, West Virginia, US
Party:Republican
Education:West Virginia Wesleyan College (BS)
Ohio State University (MA)

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: West Virginia Blue Book, 1973. 1973. Jarrett Printing Company. Charleston. 50. October 20, 2021.