The name Edward Orton may refer to:
- Edward Orton, Sr. (1829-1899), the first president of Ohio State University
- Edward Orton, Jr. (1863-1932), the Ceramic Engineer pioneer
Famous quotes containing the words edward and/or orton:
“Massachusetts sat waiting Mr. Loring’s decision.... It was really the trial of Massachusetts. Every moment that she hesitated to set this man free, every moment that she now hesitates to atone for her crime, she is convicted. The commissioner on her case is God; not Edward G. God, but simply God.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“You were born with your legs apart. They’ll send you to the grave in a Y-shaped coffin.”
—Joe Orton (1933–1967)