Frederick Tilney

1875–1938 (age 63)

Physician

Biography

Frederick Tilney served as a physician at a time when medical practice was evolving, offering calm counsel and competent care to his patients.

He extended his healing spirit beyond the clinic, encouraging public health initiatives that made Green-Wood communities more resilient.

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