Thomas Thornton (legislator)

Thomas Thornton was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Thornton was born on January 25, 1831 in County Mayo, Ireland. He settled in Cato, Wisconsin in 1851 and worked as a farmer.[1]

Political career

Thornton was a member of the Assembly during the 1864, 1877 and 1878 sessions.[2] Other positions he held include Treasurer and member of the school board of Cato. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. ↑ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (16th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1877. pp. 465–466.
  2. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book. p. 181.
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