United States Representative Directory

Anthony Thornton

Anthony Thornton served as a representative for Illinois (1865-1867).

Democratic
Illinois
District 10
Former

Illinois

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Illinois

Representing constituents across the Illinois delegation.

District District 10

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1865-1867

Years of public service formally recorded.

Font size

Biography

Anthony Thornton was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party, United States Representative from Illinois, District 10 from 1865 to 1867.

Early Life and Career

Anthony Thornton was born in 1814. Before entering national politics, Anthony Thornton built a career in Illinois that prepared him for public service.

Congressional Career

Anthony Thornton served as a United States Representative from Illinois, District 10 from 1865 to 1867. As a Democratic, Anthony Thornton participated in the legislative process and represented the interests of the people of Illinois.