Samuel Tinsley

Unlike most masters, Tinsley did not take up chess until late in life, beginning to play the game seriously well into his forties. He played in the celebrated Hastings 1895 tournament, one of the strongest tournaments held up until that date, but finished 20th–21st out of 22 players. ==Family and death==

Tinsley married Sarah Ann Luetchford in 1875. Sarah had several children and the family resided in London. Tinsley died suddenly while attending a church service on 26 February 1903 (aged 56). He was buried on 4 March at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, Lewisham. ==References==