Thomas Hinds
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Thomas Hinds (January 9, 1780 – August 23, 1840) was an American soldier and politician from the state of Mississippi, who served in the United States Congress from 1828 to 1831.
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Thomas Hinds | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's at-large district | |
In office September 12, 1828 – March 3, 1831 | |
Preceded by | William Haile |
Succeeded by | Franklin E. Plummer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1780-01-09)January 9, 1780 Berkeley County, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 1840(1840-08-23) (aged 60) Jefferson County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Resting place | Hinds Cemetery Jefferson County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Lemenda Green |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Mississippi Militia |
Years of service | 1805–1819 |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | |
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A hero of the War of 1812, Hinds is best known today as the namesake of Hinds County.