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Thomas Hines

Birth	:	16 Apr 1842 Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 1898 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown, Morris County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8046989, -74.4693985
Description	:	For some time past our ex-station agent, Mr. Thos. Hines has been in feeble health, and mention of his condition has frequently been made in these columns. Mr. Hines was a genial man, pleasant in the discharge of his duties, and a general favorite among Bonaparte people. He suffered intensely during the last two months of his life, and when death came it was a most welcome relief. [Thomas S. Hines was born April 16th, 1842 in Naperville, Ill. and lived there until he enlisted in the Eighth Illinois cavalry in 1861 and served until the end of the war.... Read More	For some time past our ex-station agent, Mr. Thos. Hines has been in feeble health, and mention of his condition has frequently been made in these columns. Mr. Hines was a genial man, pleasant in the discharge of his duties, and a general favorite among Bonaparte people. He suffered intensely during the last two months of his life, and when death came it was a most welcome relief. [Thomas S. Hines was born April 16th, 1842 in Naperville, Ill. and lived there until he enlisted in the Eighth Illinois cavalry in 1861 and served until the end of the war. He married Miss Fannie Snow Nov. 6, 1874. Three children were born to them; Walter P., Thos. H. and Madora L. He was employed in the railroad service at Moline for fifteen years, came to Bonaparte Feb. 5, 1889 as agent of the railroad company and was married to Miss Jennie M. Henkle March 26, 1890 and continued his service with the railroad company until Jan. 1st, 1898 when he gave up his position on account of brain trouble, and died at Mt Pleasant Oct. 25, 1898.] The funeral, which was largely attended, occurred from the Methodist church in Bonaparte, on Thursday, October 27, 1898, and was conducted by Rev. W. H. Scofield. The Modern Woodmen of America, to which order deceased belonged, took charge of the burial. The G. A R.'s also accompanied, as an escort, the remains to their last resting place. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Thomas S. Hines, agent of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, and of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroads, and of the United States Express Company, stationed at Moline since the fall of 1874. The subject of this sketch was born in Naperville, Du Page 111., April 16, 1841, and is the son of Michael and Lucetta (Stevens) Hines. He received an academic education, and enlisted in April, 1861, at the first call for troops in the late war. His regiment was the 13th 111. Vol. Inf. (three-months men). Before going to the front he decided to enlist for three years, and was discharged from the 13th and enlisted for three years in the 8th 111. Cav. (Co. E), was promoted to Orderly Sergeant, and served until Oct. 1, 1864, when he received an honorable discharge. He served in the Army of the Potomac, participating in the seven days' battle of the Peninsula, capture of Yorktown, battles of Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Gaines' Mill, Gaines' Hill, and the opening of the road to Harrison's Landing. Was also in the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, and at the opening of the battle of Gettysburg. He helped form the first skirmish line, and his vidette opened the first fire in that battle; on the second day his regiment was ordered to attack Lee's rear at Falling Water. His regiment, being cavalry, did much skirmish duty. Toward the last of his service he was with Gen. Hooker in the battles of the Wilderness. On his return from the war he entered the service of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad as telegraph operator at Peoria, 111. Was agent at Grinnell Station, Iowa, two years, and ticket agent at Council Bluffs nine years. In the fall of 1874 he was assigned to Moline Station, and was also made agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, and of the United States Express Company. He has held those positions for 11 years. Mr. Hines was united in marriage at Grinnell, Iowa, in 186S, to Miss Jennie Clifford. Mrs. Hines died in 1872, leaving an infant daughter, Cora, who died soon after the death of her mother. Mr. Hines was married again Nov. 5, 1874, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Miss Fannie Snow, daughter of R. P. Snow, of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Hines was born in that city. They are the parents of three children, two boys and a girl: Walter P., born Feb. 3, 1876; Thomas H., Nov. 3, 1878; and Medora Lucetta, Sept. 5, 1881. Mr. Hines is a Democrat. (Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885)

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Thomas Hines's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown, Morris County, USA.
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Thomas Hines death on 25 Oct 1898 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8046989
Longitude: -74.4693985

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Jennie M. Henkle Hines

(1866 - 1956)

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Coordinate: 40.8046989, -74.4693985

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Coordinate: 40.7973022, -74.4800720

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14. Saint Marys Abbey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7874900, -74.5302600

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Coordinate: 40.8193169, -74.4059601

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