Notes for: Joseph HINTON

Joseph owned and managed the First National Bank of Hinton. After first serving as a deputy to Sheriff Evan Hinton, Joseph Hinton was a merchant, in business with his brother, Silas. The business was named 'S. Hinton & Brother', and continued in business for 32 years at the site of the Upper Hinton Ferry. Joseph Hinton entered service in the Civil War at 19 years of age. Joseph Hinton served in Captain Thurmond's Company.