Orton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Alexander Orton's converson to the LDS church.

kaylynne27 — 2012-05-21 15:33:56Z

I was wondering if anyone had any journals or histories of Alexander concerning his conversion to the LDS church. How is it he ended up in Parowan, Utah? I found a reference to his release from the Penitentiary on charges related to polygamy, but does anyone know how long he remained in prison?

Re: William ORTON, born Kirkharle c 1801

benorton75 — 2012-05-01 12:54:17Z

I belive that William Orton wife is Ann Mackinlay, William died 1883 in Gateshead County Durham Eng. In the census of 1881 he was listed as widow and being 79 years old, his son Thomas was living with him. William is listed as a retired Cabinet maker. I have a picture of Hutson (Hudson) he is named after his mothers brother Hutson Miller Sr. John Orton and Mary Elizabeth Miller were married in Aug. 17 1871 at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumber England. Also have pictures of John and Mary and the childrens.
Ben Orton
New e-mail: benorton@embarqmail.com

Re: Thomas Shappley and Jason Rockwood Orton

choltsales2 — 2012-04-24 16:12:45Z

I have a book published in 1857 "Campfire Tales of the Red Men" by a J.R. Orton.

Re: William ORTON, born Kirkharle c 1801

benorton75 — 2012-04-23 20:04:33Z

Mary Elizabeth Orton died on July 20 1914 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne Northumberland England and she was buried in the Elwicks cemetery. John Orton wrote a letter to my grandfather George Orton telling him about the burial services. John Orton had at least three siblings Ann Orton B-1850, George b-1853 and Thomas b-1854 and possibly another sister Matilda Eleanor Orton b-1952. Known children of John and Mary E. Orton are William Thomas, John, Hutson (Hudson), Ann, Elizabeth (Lizzie), Mary, George, Olive M and Alice.
Ben Orton
E-Mail: benorton@embarqmail.com

ORTON John Edward 1964 1988

t42Restland — 2012-04-13 17:42:19Z

ORTON John Edward 1964 1988

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,865 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Re: Margaret Orton

sleonard188 — 2012-03-08 20:52:25Z

Are you still looking for Margaret Orton? My late aunt was Margaret Orton, born around 1920 in North Carolina.

Re: Ortons

1_Allenz — 2012-02-15 00:05:32Z

Amos Orton lived in Burton, Cattarugus County, New York with his brother David Orton. He was a neighbor of my ancestor Andrew Lee Allen on Five Mile Creek. They joined the Mormon Church about 1833 and all of them including their brother Roger Orton moved to Kirtland Ohio. After the bank failure in 1837 Amos left the church and eventually found his way to Ortonville. Andrew Lee Allen was baptized September 3, 1833. I am wondering if anyone has the original baptism dates of the Orton brothers?

Re: Orton

Quadsaway — 2012-02-13 00:58:32Z

I am the daughter of Sally (Orton) daughter of Darius and Grace Orton. Would love to communicate regarding the family tree. Look forward to talking with you soon. Marie

Re: Warren Orton

orionstar77 — 2012-02-10 02:19:16Z

I am not sure if they are the same person or not. I just know I cant link him to any Orton. JUst know he was married to Nancy Pierce. There are no living relatives on that side
to ask anymore questions as my grandfather pasted away in 1979.

Re: ancestry geneology

rodstabler — 2012-01-13 18:41:03Z

William Wallace was named after wallace william smith which was his mother Getrude Smith Orton's Grandfather. Getrude is daughter of Ada Dwight Smith and Elijah Burdett Smith both from Cincinnatus NY. I know nothing of his father Ernest Orton inventing the pump.

Re: Dewey Orton Husband of Lucille Tippens

Ahaynes981 — 2012-01-04 01:29:57Z

Dewey's obituary may be found at http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_120912.asp

Re: William ORTON, born Kirkharle c 1801

MaryPainter22 — 2012-01-02 20:44:37Z

Hi Dennis

No, he waas born in Kirkharle, Northumberland circa 1801.

Happy New Year

Mary

Re: William ORTON, born Kirkharle c 1801

MaryPainter22 — 2012-01-02 20:44:36Z

Hi Dennis

No, he waas born in Kirkharle, Northumberland circa 1801.

Happy New Year

Mary

Re: William ORTON, born Kirkharle c 1801

MaryPainter22 — 2012-01-02 20:44:21Z

Hi Dennis

No, he waas born in Kirkharle, Northumberland circa 1801.

Happy New Year

Mary

Re: William ORTON, born Kirkharle c 1801

harness71 — 2012-01-01 22:33:43Z

Hi Mary, Hope you are still a member.

The William you were looking for...Was he born on Leicester England about 1805

Regards Dennis....

Re: Warren Orton

nobleday — 2011-12-17 06:09:16Z

I know nothing. I only have a letter. I was just trying to find his family to give it to them. He wrote it to my parents.

Re: Warren Orton

orionstar77 — 2011-12-17 05:28:50Z

was writing to see if you knew any more about this warren orton my ggreatgrandfathers name was warren orton born 15 april 1874 in geneseo, new york.married nancy pierce. it is written down that he was the son of david and ruth (clark) but cant find any proof of him but always told that elias was his brother if you have any info would great pat siglinger

Re: George Henry Orton

sidniern — 2011-11-29 20:05:36Z

not sure if you've made any progress on this but i'd suggest first going to the social security death record. Ive found a wealth of info. on that site.
good luck,
sidnie

Re: Orton Circus

clerky1958 — 2011-10-29 23:53:32Z

hi i was wondering if you are related to florence hayes. We used to farm some of her farm for her and her son back in the 80's.
mindy reed

Re: Orton - SS Scillin

bwsjs1938 — 2011-08-24 14:12:20Z

CWGC Records underwent a review in 1995.

Before this time most of the 787 lost on the Scillin were said to have died from various dates towards the end of October up to the 14th Nov.

To show just how POW Records are so unreliable Gnr Orton is still listed as a Prisoner in Libya in August 1943.

John Orton family - Bridgeport, CT

Gerry Stamm — 2011-06-30 21:30:58Z

Looking for information on John H Orton family living in Bridgeport, CT, at time of 1900 Census. Particularly interested in information on his wife Mary J. Bourne, born June 1861 in Mass - parents Joseph and Selena (Blasdale) Bourne. Mary & John Orton had 3 children: Arthur B, Hubert L, and John H, Jr.

Al Roberts

LauraLudwig1966 — 2011-04-14 18:19:44Z

Hi, my name is Laura Ludwig-I have a request. There was a man that worked for this company named Al Roberts. All I know is he died in an accident in 1935. The reason we are trying to find him, is he may be our missing link to our family. He would be my grandfather. If you have any information it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Josias or Thomas

kanzlerjoe — 2011-04-09 18:07:53Z

I don't know if this information will be helpful or not, but I thought I'd pass it along, just in case. I come from a clan of Orton's in Erie County, Pennsylvania. I have a copy of a hand-written piece of paper from a relative (who seemed ancient to me when she passed years ago) that lists John Orton (bap 1648, d 1695, m 1686 or 87) and his wife Anna Orvis (b 1655, d 1694). Her name is quite clearly written as Orvis, not Orris.

John's father was Thomas Orton (1613-1688), and his son was one of the Samuels (b 11.11.1694, d 3.28.1723)

Re: Orton - SS Scillin

djb2410_1 — 2011-03-28 12:29:10Z

Barry - Many thanks for that. I will ass it on to Tony Orton

Re: Orton - SS Scillin

barryS324 — 2011-03-19 01:05:43Z

Alfred was indeed lost at sea during the sinking of the SS Scillin by a British submarine. He was one of 780 POWs that died. According to the records on CWGC he was in the 67 Medium Regiment of Royal Artillery. As he has no known grave he is remembered on Column 36 of the Alamein Memorial.
Barry

Re: Orton - SS Scillin

barryS324 — 2011-03-19 01:05:32Z

Re: The English Ortons

garoorton71 — 2011-03-14 22:40:17Z

In my fathers line that go's back to England, the first one over here came in about 1636 and he was born in 1613 in Kingsbury, Warwick England, his father Thomas Orton was born in 1574 also in Kingsbury, warwick England and his was Nicholas Orton born in about 1550 in Warwickshire, England and that is about as far back as I can find but from that line in the USA I have the first on here, Thomas Orton John, Gideon, Truman, Truman, Hubert and my dad Homer.
I don't know if any of this is in your line.....
Gary Orton

Re: LOOKING FOR ORTON'S IN TENNESSEE

joshuajames81 — 2011-03-07 02:31:36Z

My family on my mother's side are Ortons. Some of them are buried at Monte Vista Cemetery in Johnson City. They include my grandpa Joseph Thomas Orton, his wife Lily Jean Orton, two sons (Teddy Lee and Jerry), papaw's brother Toby Orton, and maybe a couple of others. My ggrandparents were Joseph Munsey Orton and Rebecca Potter, whom I didn't know. Anyway the rest of the family lives in Carter County, Tn. Some of them, namely my Mom, would have more info on the family than I do. I know my mom mentioned a Lula Orton. I can put you in touch if you want. My email is ariesapril5@gmail.com.

Richard Orton slaves in Tennessee

dolkin — 2011-03-04 01:51:23Z

n Will Book 3, p. 720, is a will dated May 9, 1824: "I Richard Orton, ...Co of Williamson,...town of Franklin...." His wife was Lucy W. He had negroes Celey, Mariah, Martha and Cuff, and a tract of land from her father's estate. Named children Nancy N. Orton, Robert Weakley Orton, William Bond Orton, Morris Langham Bond Orton, Mary Ann Orton, Mariah Louella Orton, Narcissa McCarroll (m. Abner McCarroll) gave negro Mariah, Ray Sands Orton, gave negro Tom."
References given for the above writing: Tax Book 1, Williamson Co, TN, 1800-1813, by Louise G. Lynch; original marriage bond and original will in Williamson Co Preservation of Records; Williamson Co, TN Will Book 3, p. 720; Williamson Co Deed Books C, D & E, 1811-1820, v. II, by Lynch, pp. 37, 42, 59, 86, 89; "County Court of Williamson Co Lawsuits 1821-1872, Books 2 through 8," by Lynch, p. 7; "Newspaper Excerpts 1822-1835, Williamson Co," by Lynch, pp. 29, 56, 59; "Directory, Williamson Co Burials," v. III, by the Williamson Co Historical Society.

Re: Orton Family of Kentucky

pinyon1 — 2011-01-26 21:18:21Z

got your reply today about orton's ky and Arizona. Send me an email address to dklucius@hotmail.com and i'll send you a couple death certificates from Arizona Archives

Re: Orton Family of Kentucky

softnslo — 2011-01-26 20:36:36Z

My mother told me that Elijah Orton gave money to Cecil and Amplias Orton to move to Bisbee, AZ. I understand that one was a sheriff in AZ. In 1970 I met someone along with my mother who worked in the mine at Bisbee who was an Orton, don't remember his name. Just looking for a connection as to who their parents might be.

Jerry

Re: Josias or Thomas

Baylie26 — 2011-01-24 20:02:50Z

I don't know the name Josias Orton, but am 10th generation of Thomas 1613. In Ed Orton's book of 1896, he mentions that the branch of family tree that I'm on came from 3 Samuels which is mistaken on his part as it's Thomas, John, Capt. Sam, Hezekiah, Sedgwick, Edmund, etc. So there are many, many mistakes in the research world!

Re: JOB ORTON's Mother's name

olivia425391 — 2011-01-18 18:20:48Z

Dear Rod Lewis. I am also searching for information on JOB Orton, born ca 1824 (in the U.S or Ontario). Could you please tell me about your information that Job's mother's name was Lydia? Is this from a Bible record, or family information?
There was a Zenus Orton, born 1777 in Litchfield, Conn. who removed to Ontario ca 1790's supposedly, who had a wife named Lydia Barden/Bardon (1789-1856)
Thanks, Olivia Patch. My e-mail address: olivia42539@aol.com

Re: Orton Family of Kentucky

pinyon1 — 2011-01-15 23:17:26Z

my grandfather Wiley Ashby md Myrtle Weir and his brother James M Ashby md Gertrude Reynolds. A whole group of ashby-Weir-Orton-Girod-Tomlinson-Ikler all inter related by marriage all moved early 1900's from Hopkins County Ky to Bisbee Arizona. most worked in the mines but several were farmers and ranchers. I have not figured out how they all were related to each other. Cousins and in Laws and brothers and sisters.

Loren Orton (from Ill) married Minnie Large 1903 Colorado

annageis76 — 2010-12-04 04:24:44Z

I am not related to these families…

Longmont Ledger (Longmont, Boulder County)
Dec 25, 1903 Page 5

Married.

ORTON-LARGE At the residence of the bride’s parents , Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Large, Thursday afternoon, Dec 22, 1903, Loren Orton of Elmwood, Ill. and Miss Minnie Large, Rev. D. M. Mayo officiating.
This was a pleasant family wedding only the immediate relatives being present. Mr. and Mrs. Orton took the afternoon train for Elmwood where the future home will be, on the farm owned by the groom.

Mary EDDY - Thomas HORTON - ORTON - Robert ASHLEY

ChekWriter — 2010-10-24 14:42:32Z

See message boards EDDY on these couples, I posted today.

Calling attention to previous posters re Mis Information.

Patricia
cw

Re: Thomas Orton and Beulah Rockwood

maghebe — 2010-09-07 17:39:31Z

This is not part of my family

Thomas Orton and Beulah Rockwood

cgmacmillan — 2010-09-06 16:46:29Z

Cemetery information - Both buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Madison Co, NY. Also there are their daughter Belinda 1799-1818 and two young children, Frances B. 1831-1835 and Thomas 1832-1835, both believed to be children of Philo Atwood Orton and Nancy Collins, and Thomas and Beulah's grandchildren.

Re: Sylvia Orton (Orton Circus family) Harsh - Obituary

d_frazier40 — 2010-09-02 05:12:41Z

Hi,

The last time we corresponded was in 2007, but I would really like to speak with you regarding Sylvia Orton Harsh and the Orton Circus. You can reach me at d_frazier40@yahoo.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Donell Frazier

Re: Orton Book

maghebe — 2010-07-15 00:26:38Z

Thank you

Re: Orton Book

jos0629 — 2010-07-12 21:54:30Z

James Orton is not listed in our "Orton" family tree. Sorry!

Thomas Orton, soldier, died in Harwich, Essex, England

haywarddiane36 — 2010-06-23 14:27:15Z

From St. Nicholas parish register, Harwich.

Thomas Ortton (sic), soldier under Capt. King in this (Harwich) garrison was buried 22 Dec 1652.

Orton

maghebe — 2010-06-13 22:41:53Z

Neither of these Orton's are in my family line that i know of.

Josias or Thomas

mickibeston — 2010-06-11 20:18:23Z

Hello,
I am starting research on the name of Orton. I think I have ties back to Thomas Orton of Windsor CT. While reading “An Account of the Descendants of Thomas Orton of Windsor, Connecticut, 1641 By Edward Orton 1896” I found some things that were different then the Town Records of CT.

Records of Windsor. Ct.
Josias Orton, m Margaret Pratt, June 1641 ; chil., . John b. 17 Feb.1647; Mary, b. 16 May 1650; Sara b. 22 Aug 1652; Elizabeth, b. 1 Oct. , 1654.

From Edward Orton’s book.
One record makes 1636 the date of settlement there, but the church records of the town show that he was married there(Thomas Orton) June 16, 1641, to Margaret Pratt. Names of his children are given below John, 1648, Mary, 1650, Sarah, 1652, Hannah, 1656.

Records of Farmimgton in CT.
Thomas Orten and his wife, were joined to the Church, Dec. 22, 1656.
Hannah Orten, daughter of Thomas Orten, was presented and baptized, December 29, 1656.
The rest of his children, John Orten, Mary Orten, Sarah Orten and Elizabeth Orten, being uinder 13 years when their father joined, ent’red also with him.

Church Records of Farmington Conn.
Samuel Orton, son of John Orton and Anna Orvis, daughter of Samuel Orvis, baptized Novemeber 11, 1694.

From Edward Orton’s book
Somewhere in the years 1686-87, he(John Orton of Farmington) married a second wife, whose name is given to us as Anna or Hannah, daughter of Samuel Orris. But inasmuch as the name Orris does not occur in the Farmington records, while another name that could very easily be confounded with it (viz., Orvis) was common there, I venture to suggest a correction. I think John Orton married Hannah, daughter of George, Orvis, for his second wife.

Thomas Orton seems to be right with children because I have found in the Vital records births with his name listed as father. But where did Josias come from? A mistake in the entry?

John of Farmington's second wife must have been Anna Orvis daughter of Samuel Orvis and not Hannah Orvis daughter of of a George Orvis.

Thank you in advance to anyone who can set the record straight for me.

Micki Beston

Re: Orton Book

maghebe — 2010-06-07 22:36:26Z

My James Orton was born in New Jersey and his middle name is Condit.

Re: Orton Book

Bonfleur7753 — 2010-05-21 03:40:10Z

I am searching for details re: James Orton b.? when Cheshire ( mother ? Elizabeth? his hather ?Samuel? then to Australia ? where m. in 1886 Jessie Isabella Pitman (b. Melbourne) one of their children was also named James Orton b. 1890 in North Carlton (Australia)

Re: Joseph and Rachel Orton (oughton)

bobbywat — 2010-05-03 20:03:48Z

hello yvonne
there must be two yvonnes looking for the ortons joseph and rachel were my ggggrandparents henry theire son my gggrandfather he married ann soulsby there daughter ann orton was my ggrandmother she married a thomas fenwick the first time and then she married a cuthbert brown and their son geoge brown was my grandad look on to my tree it is the dennis family tree loads of info on their for the ortons and the soulsbys
kind regards
margaret

Re: Joseph and Rachel Orton (oughton)

bobbywat — 2010-05-03 19:52:15Z

hello yvonne
so nice to meet some one from the ortons well joseph and rachel are in my tree because i am a direct descendent their son henry who married ann soulsby were my gggrandparents and their daughter ann was my ggrandmother first i must opologise for not answering your first message any way i did have such a job finding the ortons at all untill another man who is an anscester told me to look for artons wich it was wrote down as they spoke it in the yorkshire dialect and whoosh they came through but i could not go further but i will have to find out now where to get josephs birth certificateif you say he was born in deighton north yorkshire it only said on the print offs yorkshire wich could have been any where i do have a lot of info about the ortons and a lot of info in the soulsby family has well i am going to send you my e mail address because it will be easier to coraspond it is bobby.wat@tiscali.co.uk
maybe you will find this interesting also because i still live in trimdon grange but if you dont want to corospond look on my tree i have it has the dennis family tree and that is from my dads side of the family you are wellcome to look
thank you for getting in touch
kind regards
margaret

Re: Joseph and Rachel Orton (oughton)

RachelCharlotte — 2010-05-03 18:41:53Z

Hi Margaret

Henry Orton and Ann Soulsby are my maternal Great Great Grandparents. Their son Joseph was my great grandfather and his son Robert was my mum's father.

Joseph Orton (Henry's father was born in Deighton NOrth Yorkshire around 1808 and Rachel Cooper his wife was born in Acklam I have been looking a long time for the record of Joseph's birth but have been unlucky so far.

Which one of Henry and Ann's children are you decended from.

Kindest Regards

Yvonne

Re: Amos Orton

garoorton71 — 2010-04-08 23:50:07Z

The Amos Orton that founded Ortonville was born in 1809 and was born in Hadley Falls, Saratoga County, New York, June 7th
gary orton garo33@charter.net