Philo Orton (September 9, 1778 – August 12, 1856) was an American politician and judge.
He lived in Augusta, New York before moving to Canadaway in Chautauqua County (now the Town of Pomfret), purchasing land there 1806 and had a farm and also worked as a surveyor.
[3] Orton was also one of the first associate judges of Chautauqua County, along with Matthew Prendergast, Jonathan Thompson, and William Alexander, who were elected in April 1811.
[5] Orton was elected to the New York State Assembly, serving in the 42nd New York State Legislature from July 1, 1818, to July 1, 1819, and representating Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Niagara Counties, succeeding Robert Fleming.
[1] Orton was married to Irene Hurd in 1802 and had three sons: Thomas, Abiram, and Charles.