Claude Thornton Explained

Claude Cyprian Thornton was Archdeacon of Richmond from 1937 until his death on 22 September 1939.[1]

Thornton was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge. Thornton was ordained in 1903. After curacies in St Helens, Merseyside and Bishopwearmouth he held incumbencies in Greasley and Sheffield.[2] During World War I he served with the Royal Army Service Corps. After that he served in South London parishes until his Yorkshire appointment.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Deaths. The Times (London, England), Monday, 25 September 1939; pg. 1; Issue 48419
  2. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  3. Ecclesiastical News. The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 15 December 1937; pg. 10; Issue 47868

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