Wolfgang Hyne was living at Stewartsville, Posey Co, IN when he enlisted in the Civil War on Nov 18, 1861.
He was commissioned as a captain in Company B, Indiana 60th Infantry Regiment on 07 Mar 1862. Wolfgang was promoted to Full Major on 01 Dec 1862 and mustered out on 06 Feb 1863.
OBITUARY
From "THE MT. CARMEL Register" Aug. 1, 1911
TAPS SOUND FOR VETERAN
Major Wolfgang Hyne answers final call of advanced age
Was Veteran of Two Wars
Was Democrat in Politics and Former Mayor of this City
Major Wolfgang Hyne, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this county, a survivor of the Mexican and Civil Wars, former Mayor of Mt. Carmel, died at his home on East Second Street yesterday morning at 2:15 o'clock, his death being due chiefly to old age. Major Hyne was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 20, 1826 and at the age of 14 came to this country with his parents, landing at Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage. From Baltimore the family went to Philadelphia and afterward came west to Evansville, finally landing in Stewartsville, Ind. It was there that his parents died. For some years Major Hyne was engaged as a "turner" in Stewartsville, making wheels, reels, spinning wheels and other such things. He had secured a common school education and learned the trade. When the Mexican War broke out he enlisted and served all the way through, holding at the end of the war the rank of Corporal, At the close of the war he returned to this country and was married to Miss Elizabeth Parvin. Five children were born to them, Mrs. Mathias Huntsinger, Grayville, Mrs. John Williamson, deceased, Mrs. Jack Warfel, Laramie, Wyoming, William R. Hyne, Sacramento, Cal. and Mrs.Charles Seitz of Mt. Carmel. After his marriage he continued to work at his trade until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the service of his country and became captain of Company "B" of the Sixtieth Indiana Regiment. During the chase of Morgan while he was making his raid in Indiana, Major Hyne suffered a sunstroke and was for several months confined in a hospital. At last he was sent to his home, but he never fully recovered from the effects of the sunstroke. For his work he was promoted to the rank of Major. After regaining his health he went to Carmi (Ill.) and for some time was employed in the [railroad] shops at that place in the capacity of general car foreman. After the shops were moved to this city he came here and worked in the same capacity until a few years ago when he was compelled to give up active work on account of his advanced age. While he was a resident of Stewartsville he was elected to the legislature of Indiana in which capacity he served well. After coming to this city he was elected to the office of city treasurer for two terms and later to the office of mayor for one term. He was a man of sterling qualities and a Democrat in politics. He was a man who was loved and honored by all and in whom the people had the greatest trust and confidence at all times.
He was commissioned as a captain in Company B, Indiana 60th Infantry Regiment on 07 Mar 1862. Wolfgang was promoted to Full Major on 01 Dec 1862 and mustered out on 06 Feb 1863.
OBITUARY
From "THE MT. CARMEL Register" Aug. 1, 1911
TAPS SOUND FOR VETERAN
Major Wolfgang Hyne answers final call of advanced age
Was Veteran of Two Wars
Was Democrat in Politics and Former Mayor of this City
Major Wolfgang Hyne, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this county, a survivor of the Mexican and Civil Wars, former Mayor of Mt. Carmel, died at his home on East Second Street yesterday morning at 2:15 o'clock, his death being due chiefly to old age. Major Hyne was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 20, 1826 and at the age of 14 came to this country with his parents, landing at Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage. From Baltimore the family went to Philadelphia and afterward came west to Evansville, finally landing in Stewartsville, Ind. It was there that his parents died. For some years Major Hyne was engaged as a "turner" in Stewartsville, making wheels, reels, spinning wheels and other such things. He had secured a common school education and learned the trade. When the Mexican War broke out he enlisted and served all the way through, holding at the end of the war the rank of Corporal, At the close of the war he returned to this country and was married to Miss Elizabeth Parvin. Five children were born to them, Mrs. Mathias Huntsinger, Grayville, Mrs. John Williamson, deceased, Mrs. Jack Warfel, Laramie, Wyoming, William R. Hyne, Sacramento, Cal. and Mrs.Charles Seitz of Mt. Carmel. After his marriage he continued to work at his trade until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the service of his country and became captain of Company "B" of the Sixtieth Indiana Regiment. During the chase of Morgan while he was making his raid in Indiana, Major Hyne suffered a sunstroke and was for several months confined in a hospital. At last he was sent to his home, but he never fully recovered from the effects of the sunstroke. For his work he was promoted to the rank of Major. After regaining his health he went to Carmi (Ill.) and for some time was employed in the [railroad] shops at that place in the capacity of general car foreman. After the shops were moved to this city he came here and worked in the same capacity until a few years ago when he was compelled to give up active work on account of his advanced age. While he was a resident of Stewartsville he was elected to the legislature of Indiana in which capacity he served well. After coming to this city he was elected to the office of city treasurer for two terms and later to the office of mayor for one term. He was a man of sterling qualities and a Democrat in politics. He was a man who was loved and honored by all and in whom the people had the greatest trust and confidence at all times.
Wolfgang Hyne was living at Stewartsville, Posey Co, IN when he enlisted in the Civil War on Nov 18, 1861.
He was commissioned as a captain in Company B, Indiana 60th Infantry Regiment on 07 Mar 1862. Wolfgang was promoted to Full Major on 01 Dec 1862 and mustered out on 06 Feb 1863.
OBITUARY
From "THE MT. CARMEL Register" Aug. 1, 1911
TAPS SOUND FOR VETERAN
Major Wolfgang Hyne answers final call of advanced age
Was Veteran of Two Wars
Was Democrat in Politics and Former Mayor of this City
Major Wolfgang Hyne, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this county, a survivor of the Mexican and Civil Wars, former Mayor of Mt. Carmel, died at his home on East Second Street yesterday morning at 2:15 o'clock, his death being due chiefly to old age. Major Hyne was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 20, 1826 and at the age of 14 came to this country with his parents, landing at Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage. From Baltimore the family went to Philadelphia and afterward came west to Evansville, finally landing in Stewartsville, Ind. It was there that his parents died. For some years Major Hyne was engaged as a "turner" in Stewartsville, making wheels, reels, spinning wheels and other such things. He had secured a common school education and learned the trade. When the Mexican War broke out he enlisted and served all the way through, holding at the end of the war the rank of Corporal, At the close of the war he returned to this country and was married to Miss Elizabeth Parvin. Five children were born to them, Mrs. Mathias Huntsinger, Grayville, Mrs. John Williamson, deceased, Mrs. Jack Warfel, Laramie, Wyoming, William R. Hyne, Sacramento, Cal. and Mrs.Charles Seitz of Mt. Carmel. After his marriage he continued to work at his trade until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the service of his country and became captain of Company "B" of the Sixtieth Indiana Regiment. During the chase of Morgan while he was making his raid in Indiana, Major Hyne suffered a sunstroke and was for several months confined in a hospital. At last he was sent to his home, but he never fully recovered from the effects of the sunstroke. For his work he was promoted to the rank of Major. After regaining his health he went to Carmi (Ill.) and for some time was employed in the [railroad] shops at that place in the capacity of general car foreman. After the shops were moved to this city he came here and worked in the same capacity until a few years ago when he was compelled to give up active work on account of his advanced age. While he was a resident of Stewartsville he was elected to the legislature of Indiana in which capacity he served well. After coming to this city he was elected to the office of city treasurer for two terms and later to the office of mayor for one term. He was a man of sterling qualities and a Democrat in politics. He was a man who was loved and honored by all and in whom the people had the greatest trust and confidence at all times.
He was commissioned as a captain in Company B, Indiana 60th Infantry Regiment on 07 Mar 1862. Wolfgang was promoted to Full Major on 01 Dec 1862 and mustered out on 06 Feb 1863.
OBITUARY
From "THE MT. CARMEL Register" Aug. 1, 1911
TAPS SOUND FOR VETERAN
Major Wolfgang Hyne answers final call of advanced age
Was Veteran of Two Wars
Was Democrat in Politics and Former Mayor of this City
Major Wolfgang Hyne, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this county, a survivor of the Mexican and Civil Wars, former Mayor of Mt. Carmel, died at his home on East Second Street yesterday morning at 2:15 o'clock, his death being due chiefly to old age. Major Hyne was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 20, 1826 and at the age of 14 came to this country with his parents, landing at Baltimore after a long and perilous voyage. From Baltimore the family went to Philadelphia and afterward came west to Evansville, finally landing in Stewartsville, Ind. It was there that his parents died. For some years Major Hyne was engaged as a "turner" in Stewartsville, making wheels, reels, spinning wheels and other such things. He had secured a common school education and learned the trade. When the Mexican War broke out he enlisted and served all the way through, holding at the end of the war the rank of Corporal, At the close of the war he returned to this country and was married to Miss Elizabeth Parvin. Five children were born to them, Mrs. Mathias Huntsinger, Grayville, Mrs. John Williamson, deceased, Mrs. Jack Warfel, Laramie, Wyoming, William R. Hyne, Sacramento, Cal. and Mrs.Charles Seitz of Mt. Carmel. After his marriage he continued to work at his trade until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the service of his country and became captain of Company "B" of the Sixtieth Indiana Regiment. During the chase of Morgan while he was making his raid in Indiana, Major Hyne suffered a sunstroke and was for several months confined in a hospital. At last he was sent to his home, but he never fully recovered from the effects of the sunstroke. For his work he was promoted to the rank of Major. After regaining his health he went to Carmi (Ill.) and for some time was employed in the [railroad] shops at that place in the capacity of general car foreman. After the shops were moved to this city he came here and worked in the same capacity until a few years ago when he was compelled to give up active work on account of his advanced age. While he was a resident of Stewartsville he was elected to the legislature of Indiana in which capacity he served well. After coming to this city he was elected to the office of city treasurer for two terms and later to the office of mayor for one term. He was a man of sterling qualities and a Democrat in politics. He was a man who was loved and honored by all and in whom the people had the greatest trust and confidence at all times.
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His wife and 2 of his daughters are buried to the right
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