THORNBURN, James Thomas - president William H. Elliott Co., department store; born, Windsor, Can., July 18, 1864; son of John and Sarah (Hambelton) Thorburn; educated in public schools of Windsor;. married at Colchester, Can., July 7, 1891, Margaret Craig (now, deceased). Began active career as a clerk with firm of Black & CheYit.. retail dry goods, Windsor, 1878; became clerk with William H. Elliott, 1882, office manager, 1883, general manager, 1895, and after death of Mr. Elliott in 1901, the firm was incorporated as William H. Elliott Co., of which he has been president from time of incorporation. Republican. Presbyterian. Recreations: Outdoor life, golf. Office: 207-21l Woodward Av. Residence: 813 2nd Av.
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