Thomas Hinds
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Thomas Hinds was a politician from the U.S. state
of Mississippi
.
Born in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia
), Hinds would later move to Greenville, Mississippi
. He served as major of cavalry in the War of 1812
and distinguished himself at the Battle of New Orleans
, later being brevetted brigadier general
for gallantry.
Hinds' political career began in August 1819 when he ran for Governor of Mississippi against George Poindexter
. He was soundly defeated, receiving 38% of the vote to Poindexter's 62%. Following the resignation of William Haile
on September 12, 1828, he was elected to the 20th Congress
and took office on October 21, 1828. He held that position until March 3, 1831.
Hinds died on August 23, 1840 in "Old Greenville" (Jefferson County, Mississippi). Hinds County, Mississippi
was named in his honor.
Thomas was married to Laminda Green the daughter of Congressman Thomas M. Green
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
.
Born in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
), Hinds would later move to Greenville, Mississippi
Greenville, Mississippi
Greenville is a city in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 48,633 at the 2000 census, but according to the 2009 census bureau estimates, it has since declined to 42,764, making it the eighth-largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Washington...
. He served as major of cavalry in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
and distinguished himself at the Battle of New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United States had acquired with the...
, later being brevetted brigadier general
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
for gallantry.
Hinds' political career began in August 1819 when he ran for Governor of Mississippi against George Poindexter
George Poindexter
George Poindexter was an American politician, lawyer and judge from Mississippi.-Background:Poindexter was born in Louisa County, Virginia and was of Huguenot ancestry. He was orphaned early in life and had a sporadic education growing up...
. He was soundly defeated, receiving 38% of the vote to Poindexter's 62%. Following the resignation of William Haile
William Haile
William Haile was an American merchant, manufacturer and politician from Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Born in 1807 in Putney, Vermont, he served in both houses of the New Hampshire legislature and as Governor of the state...
on September 12, 1828, he was elected to the 20th Congress
20th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state...
and took office on October 21, 1828. He held that position until March 3, 1831.
Hinds died on August 23, 1840 in "Old Greenville" (Jefferson County, Mississippi). Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 250,800 people, 91,030 households, and 62,355 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 100,287 housing units at an average density of 115 per square mile...
was named in his honor.
Thomas was married to Laminda Green the daughter of Congressman Thomas M. Green