Background
Ketchum, Omar Bartlett was born on January 22, 1898 in Hardy, Arkansas, United States. Son of Joel Bartlett and Emma Florence (Emmons) Ketchum.
Ketchum, Omar Bartlett was born on January 22, 1898 in Hardy, Arkansas, United States. Son of Joel Bartlett and Emma Florence (Emmons) Ketchum.
Edward high schools.
Mayor, Topeka, 2 terms 1931-1935. Democratic candidate for government Kansas, 1934. Democratic candidate for United States Senate from Kansas, 1936.
Served in the United States Army, 2 years, World War I. National legislative director Veterans of Foreign Wars, Washington, 1941-1960. Member Christian Church. Mason (Shriner).
Married Edna Guth, December 31, 1938. Children: Jack Bartlett (deceased), William Raymond, Thomas David, Joan Belle, Ronald Bartlett, Arlene Annual.