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W. W. TOLIN. farmer, P. O. Felicity, Clermont Co., Ohio, is a son of William and a grandson of James Tolin. The latter was born in Virginia about 1778, grew to manhood in his native State and married Nancy Maxwell, who was a native of the same State, born about 1777. They came to Ohio about 1811, eleven years after their marriage. They settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, but in 1823 pressed on to Brown County, settling in what is now Lewis Township. Twelve years later, they removed to near Indianapolis, Ind., where both died — he about 1860, and she about ten years later. He was of Irish parentage, robust constitution, and was a patriot in the war of 1812. He and wife were members of the Baptist Church, and were the parents of nine children, four of whom are now living. William the father of W. W., is the fourth of the family, and was born in Virginia May 7, 1807. In 1833, he married Nancy Cris, a native of Pennsylvania. Soon after marriage, he settled near Feesburg, and subsequently removed to near his present farm, of which he bought a part about 1856, and settled on it. He now owns 215 acres. He started in life with no means but a capital of energy and determination, through which he has reached his present condition financially. In 1851, he buried his wife, and five of her eight children are now living. In 1853, he married Adaline Crosby, who is a native of Kentucky, but from infancy she has resided in Ohio. Of the five children by this union, two are now living. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. W. W., the subject of this sketch, was born January 3, 1845, in Lewis Township, where he has ever since resided, save a little over two years in the war of the late rebellion. June 18, 1863, he enlisted in Company H, Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was mustered in at Cincinnati, Ohio, and joined the army at Knoxville. On May 7, 1864, he was wounded at New Hope Church, Ga., by a ball passing through his left ankle. He was also wounded in the right foot; for the latter ball an incision was made, extracting the ball, which he now possesses. During his illness, he was cared for at the hospital and at home. He returned in August, 1864, and joined the army at Tullahoma, Tenn. Subsequently participated in the battle of Murfreesboro and many skirmishes. He was mustered out of service at Nashville, Tenn., July 22, 1865; returned home and resumed his boyhood occupation, farming, which he still follows. He was married to Frances Croswell, who is a native of Clermont County, Ohio, born September 29 1844. Of their four children, three are now living.