Background

Barton, William Russell was born on August 18, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard and Dorothy (Miller) Barton.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1952.

Career

Special agent, United States Secret Service, 1953-1964; special agent in charge, United States Secret Service, Milwaukee, 1964-1970; Headquarters manager, United States Secret Service, Washington, 1970-1978; special agent in charge, United States Secret Service, Los Angeles, 1978-1979; assistant to director, United States Secret Service, Washington, 1979-1982; deputy director, United States Secret Service, Washington, 1982-1985; inspector general, General Services Administration, since 1985.

Achievements

• William Russell Barton has been listed as a noteworthy government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945, PTO. Member Federal Investigators Association, International Chiefs of Police, Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association, National Sheriff's Association.

Connections

Married Helen Ann Wilkes, September 18, 1955. Children: James Richard, Ann Elizabeth.

Father:

Richard Barton

Mother:

Dorothy (Miller) Barton

Spouse:

Helen Ann Wilkes

child:

James Richard Barton

child:

Ann Elizabeth Barton