Orson was a veteran of the Civil War. He lived in the Richfield area. In the 1880 Summit County census he is living with parents James E & Josephine his age is 12. In the 1900 Summit County, OH Census Orson is listed as 32 years old, born in Ohio, married with two children and his occupation is Salesman. In the 1910 Summit County Census he is listed as a Farmer aged 42 with wife and son and daughter. In the 1920 Summit County Census he & his wife are living with his daughter & son-in-law, in Hudson, OH, age 51; his occupation is real estate.