Ralph E. Erickson (born October 3, 1928) is an American lawyer who served as the 11th

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from 1972 to 1973.

Biography

Erickson was born and raised in Frewsburg, NY. He attended

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and graduated with his

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He later attended

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, where he obtained his J.D. He was appointed the 11th

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