Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
John David Hinkle (Hincle)
The Odon Journal
May 23, 1924, Vol. 51 No. 39, page 1
TAPS SOUND FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN.
JOHN D. HINKLE PASSES AT AGE OF 80
YEARS, AT HOME AT PLAINVILLE
John D. Hinkle, Civil War veteran and widely
known resident of the county passed away at his home at Plainville last
Saturday. He lacked but a few days of reaching his eightieth year when
death called him. Mr. Hinkle was a son of David and Dorothy Hinkle and
came from a family of seven children. He was born in this county and
spent practically all his life here. At the age of 18 he enlisted with
the 42nd Indiana Volunteers in Co. G and served his country for three
years. In 1864 he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Hackler and to this
union nine children were born, eight of whom survive. These are James
of Bedford, Ezra of Indianapolis, David of Davenport, Iowa, Joseph of
Washington, Oliver of Odon, Mrs. Dorothy Scott of Indianapolis, Mrs.
Anna Freeman of Loogootee and Mrs. Mary Fidler of Bedford. After the
death of his companion in 1876, he served as both father and mother to
these children until the year 1880 when he was married to Ellen R. Haynes.
To this union ten children were born. Those living are Claud of Columbus,
Kansas, Seth of Jasonville, Curt of Elnora, Mrs. Ida Grow of Bedford,
Mrs. Flora Warren of Elnora, Mrs. Mayme Huff of Valpeg, Calif. Ill health
prevented two of the fourteen children from coming home for the funeral.
Besides the widow and children he leaves fifty-two grandchildren, forty
two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Many
years ago he joined Otterbein church and after moving to Plainville joined
the U. B. church at that place where he remained a member till death.
The funeral, in charge of the American Legion, was held in the Plainville
Methodist church Monday afternoon at two o'clock. The body was laid to
rest in the cemetery at that place.
Contributed by: Debra Dougherty