John Dulin, Sr.

JOHN DULIN, SR.

Mr. Dulin was born in Virginia January 10, 1806. His parents names were Edward Dulin and Mary Dulin, born respectively 1774, 1772; died in Kentucky. John Dulin was married to Angeline Allen October 29, 1828, in the state of Kentucky; died there November 23, 1834. The following are their children’s names by the first marriage: James E., Thomas W., Nancy F. James died in Minnesota. Thomas W. lives in Clinton County, Ind. Nancy F., deceased, is buried at the Mount’s Run Cemetery. Mr. Dulin was the second time married to Miss Priscilla Boswell December 8, 1835. The following are the children’s names: George B. resides in Worth township, married to Elizabeth Wysong. Mary A., married to L. P. Shoemaker, lives in Union Township. Matilda J., married to T. S. Dooley, resides in Marion Township. John A., married to Mary A. Carr, lives in Union Township. Sallie E., married to Isaac Isenhour, resides in Worth Township. Clarinda E., married to B. Marsh, died October 26, 1864. Thaddeus V. died August 31, 1849. Elizabeth M., married to Willis West, resides in Center Township. C. O. Dulin, married to May A. Baber, resides in Union Township. Milton F. died in infancy April 18, 1854. All the deceased members of this family are buried at the Mount’s Run Cemetery. John Dulin was one of the first settlers on Mount’s Run, where he lived till January 26, 1882, highly esteemed by all. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dulin were members of the Regular Baptist Church, and among the first to join this church in Union Township. Mrs. Dulin is yet living, quite well preserved for one of her age. Her parents are buried in Kentucky. In person John Dulin was full six feet high, strong, well proportioned, well calculated for the hardy pioneer that he was. Many who read this will call to mind John Dulin, one of the early citizens of the county.
 

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 11, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp 265-266.