James D. Thornton
James Dabney Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court | |
| In office January 5, 1880 – January 5, 1891 | |
| Appointed by | Direct election |
| Preceded by | New seat established by Constitution of California of 1879 |
| Succeeded by | Charles H. Garoute |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1823 Oak Hill, Cumberland, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1902 (aged 79) |
| Spouse |
Sarah Frances Thornton
(m. 1848) |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia (BA) |
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James Dabney Thornton (January 19, 1823 – September 27, 1902) was an American lawyer and judge who served as associate justice of the Supreme Court of California from 1880 to 1891.