William H. Hinrichsen
1850–1907 (age 57)
newspaperman and politician
Biography
William H. Hinrichsen had a background in journalism before winning election to the United States House of Representatives for Illinois, where he spent his brief tenure amplifying rural voices and promoting fair economic policies for small communities.
Even after returning from Washington, he remained engaged with the Diamond Grove Cemetery community and continued supporting efforts that strengthened the region's schools and civic institutions.