George H. Tinkham
1849–1945 (age 96)
Politician/Congressman
Biography
George H. Tinkham brought a steady voice to Massachusetts during eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives, championing veterans' issues and the improvement of the state's infrastructure while remaining close to the communities he represented.
Even after leaving office he stayed engaged with civic life, offering counsel on matters of governance and watching over Stockton Rural Cemetery where his family settled; his long life remained defined by an unwavering sense of duty.