Giles Olin, farmer, sec. 22, Austin Tp., was born in Chemung Co., N.Y., April 13, 1837. His parents, William H. and Lydia (Corry) Olin, were natives of New England. Giles grew up under the guidance of his parents, and remained under the paternal roof until his marriage to Lydia, daughter of David and Sarah (Bennett) Moulter. This event occurred Feb. 2, 1856. Mr. Moulter was born of German parentage, and his wife was of mixed Scotch and Irish ancestry. Mrs. Olin was born in Chemung Co., N.Y., Sept. 20, 1836. After marriage Mr. Olin passed two years as a common laborer. He then purchased 25 acres of forest land, and resided thereon until the spring of 1862, when the family came to Mecosta County, and he bought 120 acres of land in Austin Tp., to this date he has added 40 acres, and now owns a60 acres of land, in one of the best located sections of the township. Fifty acres of this are under cultivation, and the owner has erected good and suitable buildings thereon.
In this family are four children living: William H., Dec. 4, 1857; Almeda E., July 22, 1860; Eliza J., Feb. 21, 1867; Sivillian, July 13, 1871; Sarah A., born Sept. 12, 1858, died March 8, 1861. Mr. Olin is a Democrat, and has served his township as Treasurer six terms. Himself and wife are active members of the M. E. Church.
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