Philo A. Orton

The Honorable Philo A. Orton
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the La Fayette district
In office January 1, 1899 – January 1, 1903
Preceded by	George Sheffer
Succeeded by	Richard E. Tarrell
County Judge of La Fayette County
In office January 1, 1870 – January 1, 1874
Preceded by	John W. Blackstone, Jr.
Succeeded by	Thomas J. Law
District Attorney of La Fayette County
In office January 1, 1863 – January 1, 1865
Preceded by	Philemon Simpson
Succeeded by	A. P. B. Wood
Personal details
Born	Philo Atwood Orton, Jr. (1837-03-27)March 27, 1837 Hamilton, New York
Died	June 10, 1919(1919-06-10) (aged 82) Darlington, Wisconsin
Resting place	Union Grove Cemetery Darlington, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican Independent (1870-1874) Democratic (before 1880)
Spouses	Sara Osborn (died 1913)
Children	Susan Orton (b. 1871; died 1960) Robert Eugene Orton (b. 1873; died 1945)
Parents	Philo A. Orton, Sr. (father) Nancy C. (Collins) Orton (mother)
Profession	lawyer, banker, judge

Philo Atwood Orton, Jr., (March 27, 1837 – June 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.