James Hinman

    James Hinman, one of the oldest and most esteemed of Warrick's farmers, was born December 9, 1800, in Ohio County, Kentucky, being the eldest of the ten children of Samuel and Nancy (Hedges) Hinman, who were from New York and Maryland respectively. In the year 1814, two years before Indiana became a State, the family removed south of the present site of Boonville. After a number of years they removed to the northwestern part of the count, in both places participating in all the hardships and conveniences of pioneer life. The father, years after, made his home with a daughter in Pike County, where he died in December, 1861. He was twice married, his first wife dying in 1819, and his second wife, formerly Miss Hudson, preceding his death several years.

    James Hinman was reared to manhood in Warrick County, which has been the scene of his life's labors, in which hard work, frugality and enterprise have formed important factors. Life ahs been a success with him him as he now owns an excellent farm of 230 acres, and what is far better, he has won hosts of warm and true friends and but few or no enemies.

    Mr. Hinman cast his first Presidential ballot for Gen. Jackson and believing good old-fashioned Democracy to be good enough for him, has steadily and faithfully been an advocate of the best principles of that party. February 15, 1821, he united with Mary Hudson in marriage and ten children blessed them, all living to be married, but four now dead. Although advanced in years, Mr. Hinman is hale and hearty, and takes an active part in the continued development of his place. His second wife is Mrs. Agnes (Wilson) Fuller.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.