Herman Ankeney
Herman Kline Ankeney (October 14, 1894 – March 6, 1968) was a Republican politician who formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives. A member of a prominent family from Xenia, Ohio, Ankeney initially won election to the Ohio House in 1952, to an at-large district for Greene County. He would win reelection five more times to represent the county.
Herman Ankeney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 1953-December 31, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | John Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1894 Beavercreek Township, Ohio |
| Died | March 6, 1968 (aged 73) Cincinnati, Ohio[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
In 1966, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 allotted population based districts, and Ankeney won election to the newly drawn 10th District. However, he opted not to run in 1968.[2] Following his time in the legislature, he returned to his family company in Beavercreek, Ohio.
Herman K. Ankeney Middle School in Beavercreek is named in his honor.
References
- "Young traffic violators targets of proposed bill". Youngstown Vindicator. 1965-04-03. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
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