Background
Born in Virginia in 1795, Throckmorton was the son of a Revolutionary War soldier. He grew up in Virginia and met his first wife, Elizabeth Webb, there.
Born in Virginia in 1795, Throckmorton was the son of a Revolutionary War soldier. He grew up in Virginia and met his first wife, Elizabeth Webb, there.
After receiving a degree in Medicine in 1817, Throckmorton began what was to become a series of moves across the country. In 1821, he moved to Sparta, Tennessee where he practiced medicine. This was followed by a move to Illinois.
In the mid-1830s, he moved his practice to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
He died on October 2, 1843 and was buried in the Throckmorton Cemetery outside Melissa. Throckmorton fathered eight children.
He held a number of positions including State Senator, Governor, and United States Congressman. Throckmorton County, Texas, established on January 13, 1858, was named in honor of Doctor William Edward Throckmorton.