08/26/2026
Hinkle, David T (1841-1910)
David served as Sergeant David T Hinkle in the Union Army's, Company G, 25th Regiment, Indiana Infantry. The 25th Indiana Volunteer Infantry was organized at Evansville, Indiana, on August 19, 1861, for Federal service during the American Civil War. The regiment served in the Western Theater, participating in major campaigns and battles from Missouri to the Carolinas. The 25th Indiana was notable for its early and sustained service, reenlistment as a veteran regiment, and participation in key actions such as Fort Donelson, Shiloh, the Atlanta Campaign, and the Carolinas Campaign. The regiment remained in service until July 17, 1865, when it was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky. Over its term, the 25th Indiana Infantry saw extensive combat and performed provost and guard duties in several states. (No marker has been found, thought to be in old section of this cemetery)
Obituary from Jackson County, Banner, Brownstown, Indiana, 28 Dec 1910, Wed Page 1
David Hinkle, a well-known citizen of Kurtz, met with a fatal accident last Thursday afternoon about 1:30 o’clock. He was hauling a load of fodder, when the wagon turned over and the boom pole struck him across the back crushing his ribs in near the heart, and death was, no doubt, instantaneous. The accident occurred near his home at the south edge of Kurtz. No one witnessed the accident, but the body was discovered by Dr. Sims, who drove along soon after the accident happened, as others had met Mr. Hinkle driving about twenty minutes before. The deceased was 69 years, eight months and eight days of age, and was a veteran of the Civil War. His wife preceded him to the grave about twenty years ago. He is survived by one son Lloyd, who lives in Colorado, and one daughter, Miss Mayme, who kept house for her father; also by three brothers, William of Seymour; Jerome, of Texas; Jacob, of Kurtz; and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Weekly, of Kansas; and Mrs. John Davis, of Coalmount, Ind. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. Maynard and the remains were taken to Clearspring for internment.
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