William Taylor Thornton
William Taylor Thornton | |
|---|---|
| 14th Governor of New Mexico Territory | |
| In office April 7, 1893 – April 5, 1897 | |
| Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Bradford Prince |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Antonio Otero |
| 1st Mayor of Santa Fe | |
| In office 1891–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Valdez |
| Member of the New Mexico territorial council | |
| In office 1880–1880 | |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1876–1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1843 |
| Died | March 16, 1916 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Fairview Cemetery (Santa Fe, New Mexico) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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William Taylor Thornton (February 9, 1843 – March 16, 1916) was an American politician who served as the 14th governor of New Mexico Territory from 1893 to 1897.