Orton (surname)

Orton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Azariah Giles Orton (1789–1864), American Presbyterian theologian *

Beth Orton Elizabeth Caroline Orton (born 14 December 1970) is an English musician, known for her "folktronica" sound, which mixes elements of folk and electronica. She was initially recognised for her collaborations with William Orbit, Andrew Weatherall, ...

, English singer-songwriter *

Bill Orton William Orton (September 22, 1948 – April 18, 2009) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah from 1991 to 1997. Biography Early life and education Born in North Ogd ...

(1948–2009), US Congressman from Utah *

Daniel Orton Daniel Joseph Orton (born August 6, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6-foot 10-inch, 265-pound Center (basketball), center who played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball, University of Kentuck ...

, American basketball player *

Edward Orton, Sr. Edward Francis Baxter Orton Sr. (March 9, 1829 – October 16, 1899) was a United States geologist, and the first president of The Ohio State University. Biography Orton came from New York State, born in the town of Deposit in Delaware County a ...

, American geologist and first president of the Ohio State University * Edward Orton, Jr., his son, a businessman and philanthropist * Frank Orton, Swedish, national ombudsman *

James Orton James Orton (21 April 1830, Seneca Falls, New York – 25 September 1877, Lake Titicaca, Peru) was an American naturalist who contributed much to the knowledge of South America and the Amazon basin. Biography Orton was the son of Presbyterian cle ...

(1830–1877), United States naturalist (son of Azariah Giles Orton) *

George Orton George Washington F. Orton (January 10, 1873 – June 24, 1958) was a Canadian middle and long-distance runner. In 1900, he became the first Canadian to win a medal at an Olympic Games. He won a bronze in the 400 metre hurdles, and then, 45 ...

, first Canadian olympian and middle-distance runner *

Greg Orton (disambiguation) Greg Orton may refer to: * Greg Orton (wide receiver), wide receiver * Greg Orton (offensive lineman), offensive lineman {{Hndis, Orton, Greg ...

, multiple people *

Joe Orton John Kingsley Orton (1 January 1933 – 9 August 1967), known by the pen name of Joe Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist. His public career, from 1964 until his death in 1967, was short but highly influential. During this brie ...

(1933–1967), English playwright *

Kyle Orton Kyle Raymond Orton (born November 14, 1982) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for Purdue, where he started four straight bowl games. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Dr ...

, former American football player * Newell Orton (1915–1941), British

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of the Second World War *

P. D. Orton Peter Darbishire Orton (28 January 1916 – 7 April 2005) was an English mycologist, specialising in agarics. Background and education Peter Darbishire Orton was born in Plymouth, the son of marine scientist, J.H. Orton. He was educated at O ...

, British mycologist *

Philo A. Orton Philo Atwood Orton, Jr., (March 27, 1837June 10, 1919) was an American lawyer, politician, judge, and banker. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and held several local and county offices in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Biography Bo ...

, American politician and jurist *

Richard Orton Dr. Richard Orton (1940–2013) was a composer, performer and music educator. In 1968 he co-founded the electronic music ensemble Gentle Fire along with Hugh Davies. Orton worked at the Department of Music at the University of York from 1967 t ...

(1940–2013), British academic and composer of electronic music *

Samuel Orton Samuel Torrey Orton (October 15, 1879 – November 17, 1948) was an United States of America, American physician who pioneered the study of Learning disability, learning disabilities. He examined the causes and treatment of dyslexia. Career Ort ...

, pioneered the study of learning disabilities. He is best known for his work examining the causes and treatment of reading disability, or dyslexia * Virginia Orton (1882–1960), vice-president of Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs * William Orton (1826–1878), president of Western Union company *A family of American professional wrestlers, consisting of: **

Bob Orton Robert Keith Orton Sr. (July 21, 1929 – July 16, 2006) was an American professional wrestler. The patriarch of the Orton wrestling family, his two sons Bob Orton Jr. and Barry Orton, and grandson Randy Orton, have all wrestled professionall ...

(1929–2006), the family founder **His older son

Bob Orton Jr. Robert Keith Orton Jr. (born November 10, 1950), better known by the ring name "Cowboy" Bob Orton, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. He is the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton Sr., the brother of professional wrestler Bar ...

(born 1950) **His younger son

Barry Orton Randal Berry Orton (May 28, 1958 – March 19, 2021) was an American professional wrestler and actor. He was the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton, brother of professional wrestler Bob Orton Jr., and uncle of professional wrestler Randy Orto ...

(1958–2021) **His grandson

Randy Orton Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw (WWE brand), Raw brand but is currently out of action due to a back injury. H ...

(born 1980), son of Bob Jr. {{surname, Orton English-language surnames Surnames of Lowland Scottish origin