Background
Thornton, Robert Floyd was born on January 27, 1932 in Willard, Ohio, United States. Son of Martin Floyd and Rosemary (Boehringer) Thornton.
Thornton, Robert Floyd was born on January 27, 1932 in Willard, Ohio, United States. Son of Martin Floyd and Rosemary (Boehringer) Thornton.
Ohio State University (Bachelor of Science, 1956. Bachelor of Laws, 1958). Order of the Coif. Member, Board of Education, Willard City School District, 1972-1979.
With United States Army, 1955-1957. He worked as a partner of THORNTON, THORNTON & HARWOOD. Admitted to the bar, 1958, Ohio. 1966, United States. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. 1969, United States. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.
Member board education Willard City School District, 1971—1979. Member of Order of Coif, Ohio State Bar Found, Ohio Academy Trial Lawyers (president 1975-1976), Ohio State Bar Association (delegate 1978-1982), Huron County Bar Association (president 1984), Elks lodge.
Married Joan Shanefelter, June 28, 1952. Children: Rebecca, Kathryn, Alec, Andrew, Aaron.