Adelbert Delos Thorp (April 15, 1844 – February 10, 1919) was an American farmer, fisherman, and Wisconsin pioneer.
At Egg Harbor, Thorp became involved in the fishing business and was elected town chairman, serving two one-year terms.
[5] In 1887, Thorp was appointed sheriff of Door County by Governor Jeremiah McLain Rusk, following the death of the incumbent, Thomas Scott.
[7] In 1897, Thorp was appointed special agent for the United States General Land Office in Spokane, Washington.
[8] Thorp died in February 1919 at the home of his daughter in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, after a long illness.