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Colonel Thomas Thornton of Thornville Royal and the West York Militia 1751 to 1823

John Resler Swift

Published by John Resler Swift

2014

Colonel Thomas Thornton, an 18th-century flamboyant sportsman, inherited wealth and pursued falconry, horse racing, and hunting dog development. His notable circle formed the Confederate Hawks of Great Britain in 1772. Upon retiring, he received a Silver Gilt Tea Urn, now displayed at The Archives of Falconry in Boise, Idaho.

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