Allegheny West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hector Tyndale
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019
1. Hector Tyndale Marker
Died March 19, 1880.
”Give me light to see and
strength to do my duty.”
Major 28 Pennsylvania Volunteers.
June 28, 1861.
Lt. Col. 28 Pennsylvania Volunteers.
April 25, 1862.
Brigadier General U.S. Volunteers.
November 29, 1862.
“For resolute courage, conspicuous
gallantry, self-possession and
judgement at Antietam.”
Brevet Major General U.S. Volunteers.
March 13, 1865.
“For Gallant and Meritorious services
during the war.”
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 40° 0.241′ N, 75° 11.386′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Allegheny West. Memorial can be reached from Ridge Avenue north of West Hunting Park Avenue (U.S. 13), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Section H, Lot 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Thomson (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisha Kent Kane (within shouting distance of this marker); General Hugh Mercer
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Tyndale's Brigade
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1. Hector Tyndale (Find a Grave). A prominent businessman and abolitionist in Philadelphia prior to the War. Elevated to brigade command despite being only a Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded his unit in the brutal fighting at the Battle of Antietam, being wounded twice and having three horses shot out from under him. Commanded a brigade at the Battle of Chattanooga, and rose to command a division after the battle. In March 1865 he received the brevet of Major General, US Volunteers in recognition of his wartime services. (Submitted on August 31, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Hector Tyndale (Wikipedia)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019
2. Hector Tyndale Monument
3. Hector Tyndale: Fine China & Ceramics Importer, Philantropist, Abolitionist, and Civil War General. Hector Tyndale was a man of high culture and sophistication. As one of Philadelphia’s leading importers of ceramics and glasswork, Tyndale also pursued his interests in literature, philosophy, science, and the fine arts. Actively involved in cultural, business, and civic affairs, he was also among the city’s biggest philanthropists. It may seem just a bit out of character then for a man so refined to also be a fierce warrior and a fearless leader on the field of battle. (Submitted on September 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019
3. Hector Tyndale Monument (wide view)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
