Thomas Thornton (legislator)

Thomas Thornton (25 January 1831 – 23 November 1897)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For others of the same name, see Thomas Thornton (disambiguation).

Biography

Thornton was born in County Mayo, Ireland. He settled in Cato, Wisconsin in 1851 and worked as a farmer.[2]

Political career

Thornton was a member of the Assembly during the 1864, 1877 and 1878 sessions.[3] Other positions he held include Treasurer and member of the school board of Cato. He was a Democrat.

References
  1. Thomas Thornton at findagrave.com
  2. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. pp. 465–466.
  3. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 181.
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