Notes for: Margaret Elizabeth ROSS
Mrs. Hinton was born on July 6, 1930, in Lockhart, Texas to Dr. Abner and Mrs. Ruth DeNiff Ross.
She received her preliminary education at Lockhart High School and Stephen's College in Missouri before heading off to Austin where she attended the University of Texas. On April 14, 1951, Margaret married Charles A. "Andy" Hinton, in Lockhart, Texas, and moved to Mt. Pleasant where they made their home.
Margaret made a lasting contribution to archeology by promoting the multi-decade scientific excavation of an important Mimbres Indian ruin at the family's ranch in New Mexico. The body of information retrieved from this excavation by Texas A&M University has led to numerous published scientific papers, graduate degrees, and one of the most authoritative books on the Mimbres people. Mrs. Hinton donated the many artifacts, including beautifully artistic pottery vessels, to Western New Mexico University for future generations of scientific research and public enjoyment. Northeast Texas Community College was also a recipient of Mrs. Hinton's generosity upon her donation of her Caddo Indian Pottery Collection.
Mrs. Hinton was a passionate supporter of Texas A&M University. She served as the first woman on the Board of the Corps Development Council for thirteen years and served on the Board of the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Clubs. She and her husband, Andy, were founding members of the President's Endowed Scholars and were Eppright Distinguished Donors for the 12th Man Foundation.
Since 1951, Mrs. Hinton has been an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant. In addition to her countless hours of service, she gave Sunshine House which has served as Sunday School space and as a community meeting space. She was a member of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician, a Christian healing ministry.
Being proud of her strong Texas Heritage and a great-great grandfather who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto for Texas' Independence, she was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Throughout her life, she blessed many people with her loving and caring touch. She reached out to those who were forgotten and lost never wanting recognition. We celebrate and honor the wonderful person that she was.