Orel Busby
American lawyer
About Orel Busby
Lived 1889 – 1965 (aged 75–76).
Education and early career in teaching
Thoburn added that Busby entered high school at Ada, then moved to Konawa, where he graduated from high school. Busby attended the University of Oklahoma (OU) for two years, then transferred to East Central Normal School at Ada, Oklahoma. In 1910, he graduated and was hired as a school principal in Konawa. During the school term, he was elected both justice of the peace and mayor of Konawa, Oklahoma.
American Bar Association
University of Oklahoma Board of Regents
President, Oklahoma Heritage Foundation (now the Oklahoma Hall of Fame).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Orel Busby?
American lawyer (1890–1965)
When was Orel Busby born?
Orel Busby was born on 6 February 1889 in Batesville.
When did Orel Busby die?
Orel Busby died in 1965.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Orel Busby. https://biography.guide/orel-busby/
MLA: "Orel Busby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/orel-busby/.
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