Background
Wolford, Thorp Lanier was born on January 8, 1918 in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Son of Leo Thorp and Leah Flo (Jackson) Wolford.
Wolford, Thorp Lanier was born on January 8, 1918 in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Son of Leo Thorp and Leah Flo (Jackson) Wolford.
AB, Harvard University, 1941. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1947. Master of Arts, University Louisville, 1955.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Franklin (Indiana) College, 1998.
Partner Middleton, Seelbach, Wolford et al, Louisville, 1948-1972. Private practice lawyer, since 1972. Lecturer University Louisville, 1955-1972.
Board directors University Louisville (Kentucky) Library. Associates, 1990-1996. Trustee Franklin (Indiana) College, 1976-1988.
Master sergeant Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association, American Studies Association, Modern Language Association, Filson History Club, Speed Art Museum, English-Speaking Union, Arts Club Louisville (president 1962-1963), Executives Club (director 1985-1987), Conversation Club (president 1976-1977), Wranglers Club (president 1981-1982), Kiwanis Club, Pendennis Club, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Evelyn Regina Cox, July 11, 1942. Children: Elizabeth Ann Wolford Finch, Linda Leah Wolford Carter, Stephen Thorp, Richard Thorp, John Brenton, Mary Alice Wolford Arnault, Roger Jackson.