William Ketcham (May 24, 1819September 14, 1879) was an

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lumber merchant and

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politician. He served four years in the

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(1864–1865, 1868–1869), and was an assistant state treasurer. His name is sometimes spelled Ketchum in historical documents.

Biography

Born in

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, he moved to

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in 1851 and became involved in the lumber business. He primarily resided at

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in Richland County, and purchased a share of the ownership of a local lumber mill. He served on the County Board of Supervisors, and was elected in 1863 and 1867 to the

. He was considered an influential Republican in the county, and an ally of

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. During Fairchild's gubernatorial terms, Ketcham served as an assistant state treasurer. He died at his home on September 14, 1879.

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