Robinson Joslin
Robinson Joslin was born in Vermont, April 12, 1810, and remained in his native State twenty-six years, during the few latter of which he worked at carpentering. He then moved to Akron, Ohio, where he worked at his trade, contracting and building, for three years, when he came to Sidney and pursued the same business about one year. The next two years he worked at Wapakoneta, but returned to Sidney in 1842 and entered into partnership with J. C. Coe as general contractors and builders. They built many of the most important structures in Sidney, embracing churches and mills. In 1855 Mr. Joslin went into the livery business with Daniel Morey, when he soon after bought out and conducted the business himself where the McClure & Johnston stable now is. Three years later, in partnership with another man, he bought the planing mill, which they operated about one year. In 1862 the mill burned down and the partnership was dissolved. He then entered into other enterprises until 1867, when he sold out his interests in some projects and turned his attention to the building and remodelling of tenements. He was married Feb. 6, 1833, to Miss Susan Wells, who was born in Vermont, July 1, 1811. They had six children, viz., Clay R., Byron W., and Myra E., now living, and Rosella, Amanda, and an infant son, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Joslin have reached an age of fulness of years, but seem almost as vigorous as when they first assumed the responsibilities of life. On February 6, 1883, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, surrounded by children, grandchildren, and a host of friends.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883