One of those great American geniuses that made the Union prosper. A talented author, a talented artist, occasional inventor, and hero of the Mexican and Civil Wars, commanding steam, timberclad, and ironclads in the Westen mississippi campaigns.
Davis Hymind or Hindman. Served in Company B, 45Th Georgia Rgt. During the Civil War. Hindman, D. H. -- Private. Paroled at Kingston, Georgia May 12, 1865. Since he was paroled in May, he would have been with the colors for the surrender at appomattox in April.
So heres an ancestor of mine I want to honor with one of my model regiments.
John Hindman (1744-1861) a veteran of the war of 1812. He was a private in the 22 US infantry, eventually promoted sergeant in Cpt. anderson's company of the 22 US Infantry.
Don't know much else of him except he had a lot of kids, was a widower several times over and moved from South Carolina to Georgia.
