Claude Cyprian Thornton (1878–1939) was an British Anglican priest, Archdeacon of Richmond from 1937 until his death on 22 September 1939.Deaths. The Times (London, England), Monday, 25 September 1939; pg. 1; Issue 48419
Thornton was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge. Thornton was ordained in 1903. After curacies in St Helens, Merseyside and Bishopwearmouth he held incumbencies in Greasley and Sheffield.Crockford's Clerical Directory 1929–30 p1289: London, OUP, 1929 During World War I he served with the Royal Army Service Corps. After that he served in South London parishes until his Yorkshire appointment.Ecclesiastical News. The Times (London, England), Wednesday, 15 December 1937; pg. 10; Issue 47868
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