Jack Thomas Brinkley

Jack Thomas Brinkley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Howard H. Callaway
Succeeded by	Richard Ray
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office 1965–1966
Personal details
Born	December 22, 1930 Faceville, Georgia
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Georgia
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force

Jack Thomas Brinkley (born December 22, 1930) is an American politician, educator and lawyer.

Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia. After graduating from Young Harris College in 1949, Brinkley became a school teacher for several years before serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1951-1956. After his military service, Brinkley entered the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1959, and became a practicing lawyer in Columbus, Georgia.

Brinkley's political career consisted of one term in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1965–1966 and eight consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in 1967 and ending in 1983 when he chose not to run for re-election. In the House, he had a conservative voting record that was typical of Southern Democrats.

Upon his retirement, Brinkley relocated to Columbus, Georgia.

References

• United States Congress. "Jack Thomas Brinkley (id: B000839)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.