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 | Cuba, New York | June 14, 1826
Died | April 22, 1878 New York City, New York | (aged 51)
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.