Abstract The collection consists of personal documents of Dr. John G. Orton, his daughter Helen D. Orton, and his grandson Orton Spaulding Barnes. Documents include two indentures, dated December 7, 1897 and July 11, 1898 with Dr. Orton as guarantor of the promissory note payments; detailed account of work completed on Dr. Orton’s house and accompanying bill, November 1, 1875; Memorandum written by Dr. Orton and dated October 7, 1920 to be read in connection with his will; copy of will of Helen D....