Jump to content

William Henry Thorne

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Hon.
William Henry Thorne
Senator for Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
1913–1923
Appointed byRobert Borden
Personal details
Born(1844-09-12)September 12, 1844
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
DiedJuly 8, 1923(1923-07-08) (aged 78)
Political partyConservative

William Henry Thorne (September 12, 1844 – July 8, 1923) was a Canadian businessman and politician.

Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son E. L. and Susan (Scovil) Thorne, Thorne was educated at Saint John schools, Rev. Charles Lee's Private School and Grammar School. A businessman, he was president of the Thorne Wharf and Warehousing Co., Ltd. He was a director of the Royal Bank of Canada and The Eastern Trust Company. He was president of the Saint John Board of Trade for two years. He was called to the Senate of Canada for the senatorial division of Saint John, New Brunswick, on the advice of Conservative Prime Minister Robert Borden in 1913. He served until his death in 1923.

References

[edit]
  • "Prominent people of the Maritime Provinces (in business and professional life)". Internet Archive. 1922.
  • William Henry Thorne – Parliament of Canada biography