William Orton | |
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| 3rd Commissioner of Internal Revenue | |
| In office March 11, 1869 – October 31, 1865[1] | |
| President | Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Edward A. Rollins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1826 Cuba, New York |
| Died | April 22, 1878 (aged 51) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, New York |
| Political party | Republican[2] |
| Spouse | Agnes J. Gillespie (m. 1852-1878, his death) |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | New York State Normal School |
| Occupation | Business executive (1847–1878) |
| Known for | President, Western Union Telegraph Company, 1867–1878 |
William Orton (June 14, 1826 – April 22, 1878) was an American businessman who served as president of the Western Union Telegraph Company.
- ^ "Internal Revenue Service Data Book 2003" (PDF). irs.gov. Retrieved September 13, 2007.
- ^ Proceedings of the National Republican Conventions of 1868, 1872, 1876 and 1880. Minneapolis, MN: Charles W. Johnson. 1903. pp. 196, 307.