I came across a picture of Thomas Carmichael Hindman a few
years ago, which aroused my curiosity. Does anyone have any
idea if he is connected to a Carmichael family, as his middle
name is after all Carmichael. I realize that doesn't always
account for much as he could be named for a friend or brother
in law or anyone for that matter. He was quite a colorful
man. Just curious. Donna
Thomas Carmichael Hindman
Born: January 28 1828, Knoxville TN
Died: September 28 1868, Helena AR
Pre-War Profession: Mexican War, lawyer, politician, US
congressman.
War Service 1861 raised 2nd Arkansas, Col., September 1861
Brig.
Gen., Shiloh , April 1862 Maj. Gen., commanded the Dept. of
Trans
Mississippi, replaced following public opposition to his
imposition
of martial law, Prairie Grove, reassigned at his own request
to the
Army of Tennessee, Chickamauga (w),Atlanta campaign (w), unfit
for
further field duty. Surrendered troops east of Mississippi in
Citronelle, AL
Post War : Moved to Mexico, returned 1868, lawyer,
assassinated
- probably as a result of his opposition to carpetbaggers.