Orion Clemens (1825–1897) was the first and only Secretary of the Nevada Territory and the elder brother of the renowned author Mark Twain. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Missouri and Iowa, engaging in various ventures, including journalism and politics. Clemens strongly opposed slavery and supported Abraham Lincoln's presidency, leading to his appointment as Secretary of the Nevada Territory. Despite his efforts to secure political positions, personal tragedies, including the loss of his only child, and financial difficulties led him to leave Nevada. After unsuccessful attempts to establish a new life in California, Clemens settled in Keokuk, Iowa, where he spent the rest of his life. His pursuits, such as law, farming, and inventing, were largely unsuccessful. Clemens' legacy is marked by the loss of his unpublished autobiography and the tragic death of his beloved daughter, Jennie. His life story remains a poignant example of the challenges and setbacks faced while pursuing the American dream.

Orion Metcalf Barber, known as O. M. Barber, was a prominent figure in Vermont state politics and the legal field. Born in Jamaica, Vermont in 1857, Barber received his LL.B. from Albany Law School and embarked on a successful law career in Bennington, Vermont. As a member of the Republican Party, he held various political positions, including state's attorney for Bennington County, Vermont, member of the Vermont House of Representatives, and Vermont Senate. He also served on the state railroad commission, as the Vermont Auditor of Accounts, and in several other significant roles. Notably, Barber was nominated by President William Howard Taft to serve as an Associate Judge on the United States Court of Customs Appeals, a position he held until his passing in 1930. He was survived by his wife, Alice Mabel Norton, and their children. Barber's contributions to the legal and political landscape of Vermont have left a lasting legacy.

Orion R Farrar was a prominent marching band director and composer, born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1866. He attended the renowned Dana Musical Institute in Warren, Ohio, where he studied theory, composition, and cornet playing. After graduation, Farrar taught brass instruments and led the Institute band for 7 years. Subsequently, he organized and led the Indiana State Band for two years before establishing the Ohio State Band in Ohio. His career also saw him leading the Youngstown Military Band and conducting the Lima, Ohio Municipal Band in 1915. Known for his notable march compositions, Farrar's most enduring piece, "Bombasto," earned a place in the repertoire of circus bands and municipal bands across America. Despite his significant musical contributions, the details surrounding the final years of Farrar's life remain shrouded in mystery, with conflicting reports about his purported death in California in 1929. Nonetheless, his impact on the world of marching band music endures, with his compositions remaining significant within the genre.