Joslin - Noah H.
Source:H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 303
Noah S. JOSLIN, merchant, Crawfordsville, was b. in Owen Co, IN Sept 7, 1837. His father, Dr. A. Joslin, was a native of Albany, NY a graduate of the old Philadelphia Medical College and a prominent physician. He was a Whig and active in local politics. Mrs. Mary A. (Allison) Joslin, mother of Noah, was a native of Ky, but her people were old settlers of Md. She d. 1862 at the age of 53. Mr. Joslin d. at the age of 52. The Joslins were formerly from England. Noah S. Joslin was raised in Owen Co. and received his education in the common schools of his day. In 1864 he became a commercial traveler, and in 1865, purchased the stove establishment of Chilling Johnson in Crawfordsville, and afterward added furniture to his trade. His is now one of the permanent and successful businessmen of the city. He was marr. Jun 19, 1864 to Frances E. SQUIRE, daughter of Rev. O. Squire, of the Rock River Conference, NY. His wedding ceremonies took place in Clyde, Ohio. Mrs. J. is a grad. of Casnovia College, NY a member of Chatauqua Reading Society, prominent in the literary circle of Crawfordsville and a member of the "Woman's Equal Rights Club." Mr. Joslin belongs to the fraternities of Masons, K of P and the ancient Order of United Workmen. They have 3 children: Howard, Jessie and Ella. Both Mr. & Mrs. Joslin are prominent in the Methodist Church, he having been class-leader for many years. - typed by kbz