Atwell Dulin was the son of Lewis, Jr. & Clemence (Spenny) Dulin. Although born in Licking County, OH, Atwell grew up on a family farm in Norwich Township, Franklin County, OH. At the reported age of 37, Atwell enlisted in the 45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on August 12, 1862, in Columbus, OH, and was assigned to Company F. His occupation was then listed as "farmer" and his physical description was given as "blue eyes, light hair, dark compexioned, and 5' 8" tall." Atwell saw service at the Battle of Buffington Island against the forces of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan. (Buffington Island is considered to be the only Civil War battle fought on Ohio soil.) Atwell next saw service with Ambrose Burnside's campaign in eastern Tennessee. On or about October 20, 1863, Atwell was captured by Confederate forces near Philadelphia, TN, and was confined in a P.O.W. camp for a period of 6 months. Following his parole, Atwell was sent to Hospital #2 in Annapolis, MD, where he arrived in "very debilitated condition." He was treated there by physician "L. Smith" with "tannic acid and morphine" for 8 days - but to no avail as he died in the hospital.
Atwell Dulin was the son of Lewis, Jr. & Clemence (Spenny) Dulin. Although born in Licking County, OH, Atwell grew up on a family farm in Norwich Township, Franklin County, OH. At the reported age of 37, Atwell enlisted in the 45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on August 12, 1862, in Columbus, OH, and was assigned to Company F. His occupation was then listed as "farmer" and his physical description was given as "blue eyes, light hair, dark compexioned, and 5' 8" tall." Atwell saw service at the Battle of Buffington Island against the forces of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan. (Buffington Island is considered to be the only Civil War battle fought on Ohio soil.) Atwell next saw service with Ambrose Burnside's campaign in eastern Tennessee. On or about October 20, 1863, Atwell was captured by Confederate forces near Philadelphia, TN, and was confined in a P.O.W. camp for a period of 6 months. Following his parole, Atwell was sent to Hospital #2 in Annapolis, MD, where he arrived in "very debilitated condition." He was treated there by physician "L. Smith" with "tannic acid and morphine" for 8 days - but to no avail as he died in the hospital.
