William Hinds' Children

My ancestor, William Hinds, served and died during the War of 1812.

William Hinds' Military Pension 

[Source: The Pension Roll of 1835,Volume III,Page #672] 

William Hinds, Private, 2nd Reg. Artillery 

Washington Co. (VA) 

Heirs: Nancy, Samuel, Kesiah, Sarah & James Hinds 

DIED: JUNE 25, 1813 

When placed on roll: 5 Mar 1818 

Commencement Pension: 17 Feb 1815 

Ending of Pension: 17 Feb 1820 

Annual Allowance: 48.00 

Sums rec'd: 240.00

We know that William was "our" William Hinds because the names of his heirs (children) were identical to the children for whom Elizabeth (Acklin) Hinds was appointed guardian (Elizabeth's father or brother, Christopher Acklin, was a surety for the guardianship).

GUARDIANSHIP OF THE HINDS CHILDREN - WASHINGTON CO., VA From "The Historical Society of Washington County, Va., Publication Series II, No. 21 May, 1984,"Pg.14 Mar. 20, 1817 - Elizabeth Hinds named guardian of Nancy, Samuel, Kessia,Sarah & James Hinds, orphan children of William Hinds, deceased. Bond:$500. Surety: Christopher Acklin.