Thomas Thornton (politician) explained

Thomas Thornton (25 January 1831 – 23 November 1897)^[1] was an Irish-born American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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 member of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Notes and References

1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51387736/thomas-thornton Thomas Thornton
2. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 16th. Madison, Wis.. 1877. 465–466.
3. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book. 181.