Joseph Munroe Hinds was born 6 January 1842 in Fayette County, Illinois.

After the war, Jerome garnered a federal appointment as Consul-General for the U.S. in Brazil in 1872 and returned to the US in 1878. He was then appointed US Marshal for the Northern District of Alabama. His daughter, Grace, married George Nathaniel Curzon, Viceory of India and the First Marquis of Kedlestone, after the death of her first husband, Alfred Duggan.

Joseph died in Bantangas, Philippine Islands 18 October 1901. He is buried in Section 13, Row 8 in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama with "G.A.R" at the top of his tombstone.

About the Author
Glenda McWhirter Todd is a descendant and a historian with special interst in the 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV and has published First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism detailing many records, stories, and pictures of the 1st Alabama Cavalry.

Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.

Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.

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