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BIRD W. HINDMAN, although quite young, has been for some time identified with the agricultural interests of Randolph County, and has become quite well known as an enterprising and prosperous man. His present residence is on section 34, township 7, range 6, and his estate comprises sixty acres, which are under excellent tillage and bear numerous improvements. The dwelling and accompanying outbuildings are well built and are sufficiently commodious for the purposes for which they are designed, and include whatever will add to the convenience in carrying on a first-class farm.

Bird Hindman was born February 27, 1866, five miles east of Chester, and is the youngest child born to James H. and Sarah (Johnson) Hindman. His father, who was also a native of this county, lived here during his entire life, and was one of the leading agriculturists of this section. He departed this life November 15, 1891, and was preceded to the better land by his good wife, who died in 1889. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Samuel Hindman, who came from Ireland to America in an early day, and lived and died in Illinois.

Our subject enjoyed only limited opportunities for obtaining an education, studying in the district schools near his home. Aiding his father in the care of his farm, and energetically sharing the toil during the seed time and harvest, he gained a thoroughly practical knowledge of the pursuit of agriculture, and was well fitted to carry on an estate of his own. He remained at home, aiding in cultivating the home farm, until reaching his twenty-fifth year, since which time he has been classed among the leading young farmers of this county.

In July, 1891, Mr. Hindman and Miss Nancy A., daughter of Stephen and Callie (Watson) Kennison were united in marriage. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a daughter, who bears the name of Bertha May. Mrs. Hindman, who is a most estimable lady, is a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Our subject is a stanch Democrat in politics, and is at the present time acceptably filling the office of School Director in his district.