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Biography of William H. Thornton

From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]


Page 1045

WILLIAM H. THORNTON, farmer, P.O. South Solon, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, August 16, 1840, and is a son of thomas B. and Mahala (Harper) Thornton. Thomas, a native of Ohio, was born in 1811; Mahala was a native of Virginia, born in 1814. They were married in Fayette County, Ohio, where they reside, in 1830. He is a farmer and stock dealer. William was united in marriage with Matilda Carr August 28, 1865; she was born in Fayette County, Ohio, March 16, 1843. He has been engaged in farming and trading in stock through life. He acquired a common school education; has filled the office of Township Trustee of Stokes Township six years. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton are a very pleasant and agreeable couple, loved and respected by all who know them.



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