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John H. Tolan

Photograph of John H. Tolan Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
John H.
Surname
Tolan
Occupation
Rep.

The Name John

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
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The Tolan Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Tuathail, meaning 'descendant of Tuathal.'
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Source

Library of Congress

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