Oscar Frank Thornton

Oscar Frank Thornton (July 26, 1905 – January 12, 1992), also known as O. Frank Thornton, was an American politician. He served as Secretary of State of South Carolina from 1950 to 1979.

Life and career
Thornton attended the University of South Carolina.

In 1935, Thornton was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing York County, South Carolina.

Thornton served as Secretary of State of South Carolina from 1950 to 1979.

Thornton died on January 12, 1992, at the age of 86.