Gideon Tinsley
American politician (1927–2022)
Gideon Tinsley | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate for the 22nd district | |
In office 1975–1983 | |
Preceded by | Roy C. Boecher |
Succeeded by | Ralph J. Choate |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-04-05)April 5, 1927 Hinton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | May 10, 2022(2022-05-10) (aged 95) El Reno, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Verda Lea |
Children | 2 |
Residence | El Reno, Oklahoma |
Gideon Tinsley (April 5, 1927 – May 10, 2022)[1][2] was an American Democratic Party politician in the state of Oklahoma.
Tinsley was a farmer/rancher. He was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1975 for the 22nd district and served until 1983.[3]