William Taylor Thornton | |
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14th Governor of New Mexico Territory | |
In office April 7, 1893 – April 5, 1897 | |
Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Bradford Prince |
Succeeded by | Miguel Antonio Otero |
1st Mayor of Santa Fe | |
In office 1891–1892 | |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | Manuel Valdez |
Member of the New Mexico territorial council | |
In office 1880–1880 | |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
In office 1876–1876 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Calhoun, Missouri | February 9, 1843
Died | March 16, 1916 Santa Fe, New Mexico | (aged 73)
Resting place | Fairview Cemetery (Santa Fe, New Mexico) |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
Occupation | Lawyer |
William Taylor Thornton (February 9, 1843 – March 16, 1916) was an American politician who served as the 15th Governor of New Mexico Territory from 1893 to 1897.[1]