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John Thornton
Member From: 1722 - 1726
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- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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- Additional Info: During the 1720 session of the Assembly, New Kent County was represented by John Stanup and Nicholas Meriwether. Stanup died prior to the opening of the May 9, 1722 session. Nicholas Meriwether was elected a member of the House for the new county of Hanover, which had been formed from New Kent.A new election was called in New Kent, which resulted in the return of John Thornton &Thomas Massey.
Prior to 1722 session, a new election was called in New Kent, which resulted in the return of John Thornton &Thomas Massey. * See below for more information.
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1720-1722 | New Kent | ||||
| 1723-1726 | New Kent |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.