William Thornton
Canadian firefighter
About William Thornton
Lived 1826 – 1848 (aged 21–22). William Thornton was a firefighter and teamster.
William Thornton (1826–1848) was a Canadian firefighter. He was the first firefighter in Toronto to die in the line of duty.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Thornton?
Canadian firefighter
When was William Thornton born?
William Thornton was born in 1826.
When did William Thornton die?
William Thornton died in 1848 in Toronto.
What was William Thornton's occupation?
William Thornton was a firefighter and teamster.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Thornton (firefighter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Thornton. https://biography.guide/william-thornton/
MLA: "William Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-thornton/.
Chicago: "William Thornton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-thornton/.
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