Philo Orton (New York politician)
Philo Orton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office July 1, 1817 – July 1, 1819 | |
| Preceded by | Jediah Prendergast Richard Smith |
| Succeeded by | Elial T. Foote Oliver Forward |
| Pomfret Town Supervisor | |
| In office 1811–1817 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Leverett Barker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1778 Tyringham, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 12, 1856 (aged 77) Pomfret, New York |
| Resting place | West Main Street Cemetery West Pomfret, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Parent(s) | Dr. Thomas Orton Sarah Atwood |
| Occupation | Politician, judge |
Philo Orton (September 9, 1778 – August 12, 1856) was an American politician and judge. He served as Supervisor of the Town of Pomfret (1809—1818), an associate judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Chautauqua County, New York (1811), and a member of the New York State Assembly (1818—1819).