James R. Thornton | |
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 James R. Thornton | |
| President of Hampden–Sydney College | |
| Preceded by | Richard McIlwaine |
| Succeeded by | W. H. Whiting, Jr. (Acting) |
| In office July 1, 1904 – July 19, 1904 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1853 Farmville, Virginia |
| Died | July 27, 1911 (aged 58) Hampden Sydney, Virginia |
| Spouse | Maria Edmunds |
| Alma mater | A.B. Hampden–Sydney College M.A. |
| Profession | Professor |
James Riddle Thornton (February 22, 1853 – July 27, 1911) was an acting president of Hampden–Sydney College for two and a half weeks in 1904.