Introduction
Edwin Darlington Ricketts (August 3, 1867 – July 3, 1937) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Born near Maxville, Ohio, Ricketts attended the public schools. For twelve years, he was a teacher and superintendent of schools. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1899 and commenced practice in Logan, Ohio.
Ricketts was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1916 to the Sixty-fifth Congress.
Ricketts was elected to the Sixty-sixth and Sixty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1922 to the Sixty-eighth Congress. He then resumed the practice of law and served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1928. Ricketts died in Logan, Ohio, on July 3, 1937 and was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Edwin D. Ricketts (id: R000236)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Horatio C. Claypool |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromOhio's 11th congressional district March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917 |
Succeeded by Horatio C. Claypool |
| Preceded by Horatio C. Claypool |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromOhio's 11th congressional district March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923 |
Succeeded by Mell G. Underwood |