William Thornton (Queensland politician)

William Thornton
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
26 September 1866 – 8 September 1879
In office
30 October 1882 – 27 June 1884
Personal details
BornWilliam Thornton
(1821-10-02)2 October 1821
Grenville, County Cavan, Ireland
Died27 June 1884(1884-06-27) (aged 62)
Resting placeSouth Brisbane Cemetery
SpouseEllen Buttenshaw (née Fisher) (m.1842 died 1888)
OccupationFarmer, Businessman, Collector of Customs
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William Thornton (15 June 1817 – 27 June 1884) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.