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 by | Lewis H. Machen |
| Succeeded by | Walter T. Oliver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1865 Brentsville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 1928 (aged 63) Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Susan Conte Plummer (m. 1891) |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia School of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1919–1920 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
| Battles/wars | World 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.