Background
III, John Edward Orton was born on September 19, 1931 in Providence. Son of John E. Junior and Irene Gertrude (Shea) O.
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John Edward Orton III
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AB, Brown U., 1954; Bachelor of Laws, Boston University, 1962.
Career
Private practice, Providence, 1962-1969; judge, Rhode Island District Court, Providence, 1969-1974; judge, Rhode Island Superior Court, Providence, 1974-1991; of counsel, McGovern Noel & Benik, Inc., Providence, since 1991. Chairperson advising committee Canons of Judicial Ethics, Rhode Island, 1988-1991.
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Membership
Board of directors Warwick (Rhode Island) Boys Club, 1972-1979, Audubon Society, Providence, 1967-1969, athletic scholarship fund Cranston (Rhode Island) High School, since 1981. Member American Bar Association (delegate National Conference State Trial Judges 1988-1991), Rhode Island Bar Association.
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Married Sabra Webb, November 27, 1954. Children: John W., Richard E., Christopher M.
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Democrat