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James M. Hinds

Death by Force
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In the tumultuous political landscape of Reconstruction-era Arkansas, James M. Hinds, a 34-year-old white male, met a violent end on October 22, 1868. A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Hinds was a vocal advocate for the civil rights of newly freed slaves, a stance that placed him in direct opposition to the prevailing sentiments of many in the post-war South. This unwavering commitment to equality would ultimately cost him his life, making him the first U.S. Congressman t ...Read More
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  • James Hinds (1833–1868) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
    • Victim Details

    James M. Hinds

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Monroe

    AR

    1868-10-22

    34

    James

    M. Hinds

    11/13/2025

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