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First Name: John

Last Name: Thornton

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Gender: Male

Branch: Militia - Other Engagements







Date of Birth: 24 December 1786

Date of Death: 24 October 1847

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John Thornton

   
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John Thornton
Colonel, Missouri Militia

John Thornton was born on 24 December 1786.

Thornton was a Colonel who commanded the 28th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Missouri Militia. He also served as Speaker of the House in 1828 and 1830. 

Death and Burial

Colonel John Thornton died on 24 October 1847. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery in Liberty, MO.



Honoree ID: 3148   Created by: MHOH

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