R. Ewell Thornton

R. Ewell Thornton
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 Richard Ewell Thornton
(1865-01-07)January 7, 1865
Brentsville, Virginia, U.S.
Died March 27, 1928(1928-03-27) (aged 63)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Susan Contee Plummer
Alma mater University of Virginia
Religion Episcopalian
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1919–1920
Rank Major
Unit J.A.G. Corps
Battles/wars World War I

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.[1][2][3]

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