About Harold Tompkins
Lived 1887 – 1954 (aged 66). Harold Tompkins was an American politician.
Harold Tompkins was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1943 to 1949 and again from 1953 to 1954.
Early life Tompkins was born on August 23, 1887, in Adamsville, Rhode Island. He grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and attended public school there.
Outside of politics, Tompkins was an award-winning poultry farmer who bred Rhode Island Reds.
Political career Tompkins was a member of the Concord school committee for 21 years. From 1940 to 1947 he was chairman of the board. In 1942 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He did not run for reelection in 1950 and was succeeded by David B. Williams. Tompkins did not finish the term, as he died suddenly on May 25, 1954, at his home in Concord.
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Who was Harold Tompkins?
politician in Massachusetts, US
When was Harold Tompkins born?
Harold Tompkins was born on 23 August 1887 in Adamsville, Rhode Island.
When did Harold Tompkins die?
Harold Tompkins died on 25 May 1954 in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Harold Tompkins was a politician.
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Harold Tompkins was American.
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