John Thornton (American politician)

John Randolph Thornton
United States Senator
from Louisiana
In office
December 7, 1910  March 3, 1915
Appointed byJared Y. Sanders Sr., August 27, 1910
Preceded bySamuel D. McEnery
Succeeded byRobert F. Broussard
Personal details
Born(1846-08-25)August 25, 1846
Iberville Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 1917(1917-12-28) (aged 71)
Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting placeRapides Cemetery
Pineville, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1863–1865
RankPrivate
Unit 2nd Louisiana Cavalry

John Randolph Thornton (August 25, 1846  December 28, 1917) was a United States senator from Louisiana.