Thomas Hinds
U.S. Congressperson
1780 – 1840
Who was Thomas Hinds?
Thomas Hinds was a politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Born in Berkeley County, 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". Hinds County, Mississippi was named in his honor.
Thomas was married to Laminda Green the daughter of Congressman Thomas M. Green
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- Born
- Jan 9, 1780
Berkeley County - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Mississippi
- Died
- Aug 23, 1840
Greenville
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on July 23, 2013
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