William Orton may refer to:
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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), U.S. Representative from Utah
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William Orton (businessman)
William Orton (June 14, 1826 – April 22, 1878) was an American businessman who served as president of the Western Union Telegraph Company.
Early life
William Orton was born in Cuba, New York on June 14, 1826. He was trained as a printer and ...
, president of Western Union
See also
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Orton (surname)
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William Orton Williams
William Orton Williams, (July 7, 1839 – June 9, 1863) called Orton Williams until he changed his name to Lawrence Williams Orton, was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War who, after being caught behind Union lines in a U.S. Army u ...
, Confederate officer during the American Civil War
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