Henry Olin

Biography

Henry Olin, born in 1768, was a witness to the birth of the nation and the quiet growth of the Brookside community. Known for his level-headedness and willingness to lend a hand, he helped to form the welcoming spirit that neighbors treasured in times both of plenty and of challenge.

He rests at Brookside Cemetery, where visitors can recall the principle that guided him: steady loyalty to community and kin.