Thomas Thornton (legislator)


Thomas Thornton was 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.

Political career

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