David F. Thornton

David F. Thornton
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 12, 1972 – January 14, 1976
Preceded byJ. Harry Michael Jr.
Succeeded byBuzz Emick
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 18th district
In office
June 1970 – January 12, 1972
Preceded byH. Clyde Pearson
Succeeded byHoward Anderson
Personal details
Born
David Fess Thornton

(1924-12-14)December 14, 1924
Sistersville, West Virginia, US
DiedMarch 13, 2008(2008-03-13) (aged 83)
Bedford, Massachusetts, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDimity Lippitt
Alma materRoanoke College (BA)
Columbia University (MA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1943–1946
UnitSignal Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II

David Fess Thornton (December 14, 1924 – March 13, 2008) was an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.[1][2] A Republican, he was defeated for reelection by Buzz Emick in 1975.

References

  1. ^ "David F. Thornton '48". Roanoke College. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "David F. Thornton". The Roanoke Times. April 22, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2020 – via Legacy.com.
  • David F. Thornton at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007