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Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Hindman (1789-1827). Hindman was born in Centreville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Initially an infantry officer, Hindman was transferred to the 2nd U.S. Artillery during the War of 1812. He was promoted several times for service in the defense of Forts George and Erie, as well as the Battle of Chippewa.…

Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Hindman

Description

Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Hindman (1789-1827). Hindman was born in Centreville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Initially an infantry officer, Hindman was transferred to the 2nd U.S. Artillery during the War of 1812. He was promoted several times for service in the defense of Forts George and Erie, as well as the Battle of Chippewa. Hindman finished the war as a Lieutenant Colonel and was considered one of the finest artillery officers in the United States. After the war, he continued his military service at Fort McHenry. Hindman is buried in Old Saint Paul's Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland.

Creator

Date

circa 1812-1815

Materials

Oil on canvas

Object ID

XX.1.6

Accession Number

XX.1

Resource ID

8008

Notes

Donor is a descendent of the sitter.

Credit Line

Bequest of J. B. Noel Wyatt

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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