Doctor
Thomas Hinde (July 10, 1737 – September 28, 1828) was
Northern Kentucky's first
physician, a member of the
British Royal Navy, an
American Revolutionary, personal physician to
Patrick Henry, and treated
General Wolfe when he died in
Quebec, Canada. He is the patriarch of the Hinde family in the United States, and many of his children, grandchildren, and other descendants became prominent historical figures. His youngest son,
Thomas S. Hinde, was a notable Methodist minister and businessman,
Charles T. Hinde, his grandson, was a shipping magnate, and
Edmund C. Hinde, another grandson, was an adventurer. The Kavanaugh and Southgate branches of his family held elected office and positions of leadership in the Methodist church.