Background
Tinker, Mort D. was born on May 10, 1889 in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States. Son of Fred S. and Helen C. (Goodenow) Tinker.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Mort D. Tinker
Edit Profile
Mort D. Tinker, business executive. Served with United States Army as private, Company D, 131st infantry, 33rd division, October 1917-July 1919.; Member Glass-Pottery Association of Chicago (president 1944-1945), Izaak Walton League of America (president Chicago chapter, 1944-1946, vice president Illinois division, 1945-1946, national secretary, 1946-1948), American Legion.; Mason.
Education
Educational public schools of Iowa.
Career
Began as salesman with the Frank B. Tinker Company of Chicago, 1912-1926. Partner Tinker Brothers, manufacturers agent of glassware, 1926-1936. President Tinker Glassware, Inc., 1936-1942.
Owner Tinker Glassware from January 1942.
Membership
Served with United States Army as private, Company D, 131st infantry, 33rd division, October 1917-July 1919. Member Glass-Pottery Association of Chicago (president 1944-1945), Izaak Walton League of America (president Chicago chapter, 1944-1946, vice president Illinois division, 1945-1946, national secretary, 1946-1948), American Legion. Mason.; Clubs: Lincoln Park Casting (vice president 1940-1941), Campfire.
15th Floor Merchandisers of Merchandise Mart, Merchants and Manufacturers of Merchandise Mart, Elk.
Connections
Married Mabel Barclay, June 28, 1924.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Protestant