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Anthony Thornton (politician)
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Anthony Thornton (November 9, 1814 – September 10, 1904) was an American attorney who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Quick Facts Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Preceded by ...
Anthony Thornton | |
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![]() Anthony Thornton, ca. 1865 | |
Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois | |
In office 1870–1873 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
Preceded by | Anthony L. Knapp |
Succeeded by | Albert G. Burr |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1851–52 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1814-11-09)November 9, 1814 Paris, Kentucky |
Died | September 10, 1904(1904-09-10) (aged 83) Shelbyville, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
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