William Thornton (Queensland politician)
William Thornton | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 26 September 1866 – 8 September 1879 | |
| In office 30 October 1882 – 27 June 1884 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Thornton 2 October 1821 Grenville, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Died | 27 June 1884 (aged 62) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | South Brisbane Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse | Ellen Buttenshaw (née Fisher) (m.1842 died 1888) |
| Occupation | Farmer, Businessman, Collector of Customs |
William Thornton (15 June 1817 – 27 June 1884) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.