John Randolph Thornton | |
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| United States Senator from Louisiana | |
| In office December 7, 1910 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Appointed by | Jared Y. Sanders Sr., August 27, 1910 |
| Preceded by | Samuel D. McEnery |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Broussard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1846 Iberville Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 1917 (aged 71) Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rapides Cemetery Pineville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  2nd Louisiana Cavalry |
John Randolph Thornton (August 25, 1846 – December 28, 1917) was a United States senator from Louisiana.