About William Thorn
Lived 1852 – 1935 (aged 82). William Thorn was an Australian politician and pastoral farming.
William Thorn (3 September 1852 – 1 February 1935) was a grazier and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life William Thorn was born in September 1852 in Ipswich, Colony of New South Wales, the son of George Thorn and his wife Jane, née Hancock.
The former Wilthorn railway station in Kelvinhaugh on the Cooyar railway line was named after him.
Later life William Thorn died on 1 February 1935 at his son's pastoral property Milford Rocks, Crows Nest, Queensland and was buried in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Thorn?
Australian politician
When was William Thorn born?
William Thorn was born on 3 September 1852 in Ipswich.
When did William Thorn die?
William Thorn died on 1 February 1935 in Crows Nest.
What was William Thorn's occupation?
William Thorn was a politician and pastoral farming.
What nationality was William Thorn?
William Thorn was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Thorn (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Thorn. https://biography.guide/william-thorn/
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