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Re: William Ohlin born NY 1830
Maree Ohlin 5/20/03
Do you know William's religion,education, occupation, or anything else that he might have carried over from his American childhood? His education might indicate a spelling change.
How did poor Maggie and the McPhersons feel about him? Did they think fondly of him or was he referred to as "that cursed (spit) William (spit) Ohlin (spit)!"?
What was Margaret's education? She would have been the one filling out the kids' forms and teaching them how to write their names.
...I have a theory about why the Canadian Olans spell their name the way they do...
What do you know about William's hasty departure? Did he go out for a loaf of bread and ...?
The date of his departure makes me think of one thing: America happened to be starting it's Civil War in 1861/2. Did his homeland call out to him?
Would you like to write an appeal to my Olin family newsletter's meager readership? We have about 60 households that are paid members of the Olin Family Society who recieve a mailed paper copy, and about 20 more subscribers who get it emailed for free. I'm sure they'd love the chance to have an Australian branch of the family. They might also actually have information.
btw: Last weekend I went to the Los Angeles Public Library and photocopied a very limited edition book, the title of which you might find interesting: "The William Olin Family of Greenwich, Rhode Island and Laurens, New York and some of his Ancestors and Descendants" by William G. Closson, published in 1946. Now there are 6 copies. I'll let you know if I find something.
Peace.
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