Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Herbert F Orton
Add photo

Herbert F Orton 1911 - 1996

Herbert F Orton of Monroe, Green County, WI was born on February 2, 1911, and died at age 85 years old on April 14, 1996.
Herbert F Orton
Monroe, Green County, WI 53566
February 2, 1911
April 14, 1996
Male
Looking for another Herbert Orton?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Herbert.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Herbert F Orton's History: 1911 - 1996

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 02/2
    1911

    Birthday

    February 2, 1911
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Green County, Wisconsin United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 20650644 Enlisted: October 15, 1940 in Monroe Wisconsin Military branch: Infantry Rank: Private, National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men)
  • 04/14
    1996

    Death

    April 14, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Herbert

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1911, in the year that Herbert F Orton was born, the United States Supreme Court broke up Standard Oil in May. John D. Rockefeller established Standard Oil in 1870 and it was the largest oil refinery at the time. The Supreme Court found that Standard Oil of New Jersey (one of the many iterations of Standard Oil) was guilty of "monopolizing the petroleum industry through a series of abusive and anticompetitive actions". The Court broke up the several entities that comprised Standard Oil and they eventually became competing firms.
Did you know?
In 1931, at the age of 20 years old, Herbert was alive when on May 1st, the Empire State Building opened in New York City. At 1,454 feet (including the roof and antenna), it was the tallest building in the world until the World Trade Center's North Tower was built in 1970. (It is now the 34th tallest.) Opening at the beginning of the Great Depression, most of the offices in the Empire State Building remained unoccupied for years and the observation deck was an equal source of revenue and kept the building profitable.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Herbert Orton's Family Tree & Friends

Herbert Orton's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Herbert's Friends

Friends of Herbert Friends can be as close as family. Add Herbert's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Herbert Orton to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top