John Olin the first to come to this country was born about 1664 and settled in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. He married Susannah Spencer October 4, 1708. Susannah was born April 6, 1680, in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. John died March 28, 1742 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. (Contrary to C.C. Olin’s book, this date …
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Olin Family Origins
There are various accounts from different branches of the family as to his embarkment in Rhode Island. No one knows for sure, but there are a few things we do know for sure. It is stated in the Vermont Historical Gazette that John Olin, the first of the name in America, settled in East Greenwich, …
Olin Family
This page of Olin Family History was gleaned from many sources. If you are a descendant, please consider joining the Olin Family Society. In addition to genealogy the website provides many links of interest including reunions, bibliographies, resources and by-laws. Join us on MeWe and please provide your lineage as far back as you can. …
Genealogy
I have enjoyed genealogy for over 40 years and this website reflects most of my work. I try to keep it updated, but my Ancestry.com tree is much more extensive and accurate. Do I know more about these families than I have on this website? Probably. Do I have more sources? Yes! I hope you …