R. Ewell Thornton

Richard Ewell Thornton
Thornton (c. 1912)
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 14th district
In office
January 8, 1908 – January 14, 1920
Preceded byLewis H. Machen
Succeeded byWalter T. Oliver
Personal details
Born(1865-01-07)January 7, 1865
DiedMarch 27, 1928(1928-03-27) (aged 63)
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Susan Conte Plummer
(m. 1891)
Alma materUniversity of Virginia School of Law
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1919–1920
RankMajor
UnitJ.A.G. Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
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Richard Ewell Thornton (January 7, 1865 – March 27, 1928) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing the state's 14th district from 1908 to 1920.