James D. Thornton

1823–1902 (age 79)

Biography

James D. Thornton devoted his life to the law, bringing steadiness and a measured sense of justice to every matter he addressed.

He is remembered as a man of principle whose careful deliberations served as a guiding light for colleagues and the wider community alike.

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