Background
Thornton, Hamilton was born on April 21, 1901 in Saint Louis. Son of Francis A. and Stella (Ferris) Thornton.
Thornton, Hamilton was born on April 21, 1901 in Saint Louis. Son of Francis A. and Stella (Ferris) Thornton.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Saint Louis University, 1922.
Editorial departments Saint Louis Globe-Democrat, 1925-1972, assistant editor editorial page, 1941-1959, editor editorial page, 1959-1972. Lecturer journalism Saint Saint Louis University, 1936-1951. Lieutenant, Missouri State Guard, 1944.
Member American Society Newspaper.
Married Dorothy Elinore Whiteford, June 29, 1929. Children: Mary Elinore, Ann Dorothy (Mistress David J. O’Malley), Michael H. With Saint