GORDON.
Staunton, Virginia.
October, 1904.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
Henry C. Tinsley was born April 7, 1834, in Richmond, Virginia, and
lived on the corner of Franklin and Governor streets, in his father's
residence, which was opposite the old WHIG office. His father was a
native of Ireland and died at the early age of 28, the day after the
birth of his only daughter, Ella, who was educated at the Virginia
Female Institute in Staunton, while presided over by the Rev. Dr.
Phillips. She and his mother have since died, and it is not believed
that he has at this time any living relative.
Mr. Tinsley's education was obtained at the old Richmond Academy of
that city, a classical school. In his 18th year he began his
journalistic career as a reporter for the Richmond DISPATCH, in which
profession of his choice he soon attracted attention.
The war coming on, he enlisted in the Richmond Howitzers and served
during the whole war as a faithful and brave soldier.
After the war he returned to the Richmond DISPATCH and soon became one
of the most valued men upon its working corps.
Early in the '70's he became by purchase, half owner and editor of the
Staunton VINDICATOR, being associated with the late W.
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