Biographical Sketch of Mary L. Hindman

This biographical sketch will assist us in understanding Mary's diary entries better, bridging the gaps and making the diary more relatable for modern readers. This page will be updated as we correct any errors and gather more information about Mary and her family.

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Daniel Tregembo

Mary L. Hindman, 1843-1916 

Mary L. Lecky Hindman

Birth	Feb 2, 1843, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	Jul 27, 1916 (aged 73), Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial place	Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Additional info.	Memorial page at Find-a-Grave.

Death Notice

Mary L. Hindman's death notice from the Daily Republican

Death Certificate

According to the death certificate below, Mrs. Hindeman died of cancer of the liver and bowels in Columbus, Ohio.

Newspaper article written by Mary

The newspaper article below was written by Mary and originally published in The Elizabeth Herald. It was republished in the March 17, 1900 edition of The Daily Herald. 

Mary's Immediate family members

Samuel Hindman, spouse 1840-1924

Samuel Hindman, spouse of Mary L. Hindman

Birth	June 2, 1840, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	Jul 31, 1924, (aged 84), Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial place	Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Additional info.	Memorial page at Find-a-Grave.

Lillie Deane Hindman, daughter 1869-1875

Lillie Deane Hindman, daughter of Mary L. Hindman

Birth	Dec 11, 1869, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	April 11, 1875 (age 5), Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial place	Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA. Plot Section: C, Lot: 93
Additional info.	Memorial page at Find-a-Grave

William Stanley Hindman, son 1875-1958

William Stanley Hindman

Birth	February 28, 1876, Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	October 13, 1958 (age 82), Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial place	Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Additional info.	Memorial page at Find-a-Grave

William and his wife Margaret Hindman/Bennie had four children, one of which, Mildred Willis Hindman, became the first woman to become a WAC (Women's Army Corps) in World War II.