John Colvin

COLVIN, HOBKIRK, CLAYPOOL

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/6/2010 at 10:30:09

Dolvin, John, County Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Dolvin was born in Carroll county, Ohio, January 31, 1830, where he lived, worked on a farm and attended school for twenty-one years. When arriving at his majority he went to Tuscarora county and taught school for six years. In 1859 he moved to Sangamon county, where he made his home until 1881. He taught school in Illinois for twenty-two years. On coming to Spencer, for a time he engaged in the land and loan business, but subsequently gave his attention to farming. In 1887 he was elected Superintendent of the county schools, and has made a faithful and efficient officer. He is the present incumbent. Mr. Dolvin was unfortunate in losing an arm many years ago, but not-withstanding this physical misfortune and its great inconvenience, he has been able to accomplish more than many men of equal capability. He is possessed of great energy, well informed upon all the current events of the times, a splendid instructor and possessed of excellent executive ability. He is the owner of 300 acres of farm land, 175 acres of it being under cultivation. Its location and quality is destined to make it very valuable. Mr. Dolvin has been married twice; in 1883 to Miss Emma A. Hobkirk, who died about one year after their marriage. In 1888 he was united in marriage to Miss Clara B. Claypool, of Cantrall, Illinois.

Source: A History of Clay County, by W. C. Gilbreath, 1889.