Biographical Data: John R. Thornton
Personal Information
Name John R. Thornton
Full Name John Randolph Thornton
Date of Birth:Aug 25, 1846Birthplace: Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Date of Death: Dec 28, 1917 | 71 yrs old Place of death: Alexandria, Louisiana
Religion: Unknown
Office Held:  United States Senator
Political Party: Democratic
State Represented: Louisiana Senate Class: 3
Date entered office: Dec 7, 1910 (64 yrs old) Preceded by: Samuel D. McEnery
Date left office: Mar 3, 1915 (68 yrs old) Reason: Retired