James Noble Tyner

Biography

James Noble Tyner devoted his life to public service, culminating in his tenure as Postmaster General, where he sought to expand the reach and reliability of the nation’s postal service. Born in 1826, he carried a lawyer’s discipline and a civic-minded spirit into every office he held.

While serving the federal government, Tyner emphasized consistency and integrity within the postal system, maintaining the trust of the public until his retirement in 1904.