William Henry Thorne

The Hon.
William Henry Thorne
Senator for St. John, New Brunswick
In office
1913–1923
Appointed by Robert Borden
Personal details
Born (1844-09-12)September 12, 1844
Saint John, New Brunswick
Died July 8, 1923(1923-07-08) (aged 78)
Political party Conservative

William Henry Thorne (September 12, 1844 July 8, 1923) was a Canadian businessman and politician.

Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son E. L. and Susan (Scovil) Thorne, Thorne was educated at Saint John Schools, Rev. Charles Lee's Private School and Grammar School. A businessman, he was president of the Thorne Wharf and Warehousing Co., Ltd. He was a Director of the Royal Bank of Canada and The Eastern Trust Company. He was president of the St. John Board of Trade for two years. He was called to the Senate of Canada for the senatorial division of St. John, New Brunswick on the advice of Conservative Prime Minister Robert Borden in 1913. He served until his death in 1923.

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