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R/RFHA Newsletter September 1989 P.3

From Beverly Allan, 1162 W. Monterey, Stockton, CA 95204

Correction to the letter from WILLIAM L. RAWLINGS, grandson of Col. MOSES RAWLINGS (1745-1809) which appeared in the Baltimore Sun in 1905 (see P.13 of June/89 Newsletter). In the letter, WILLIAM stated that COL. RAWLINGS had a brother ISAAC, who was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. There was a Lieutenant ISAAC RAWLINGS who served in the American Revolutionary forces from Maryland, but he was not the brother of Col. MOSES.

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From "Virginia Settlers and English Adventurers" by Noel Currier-Briggs, Vol. I, Abstracts of Wills (1484-1798)

Will of Humfry Kirby, 29 May 1579

Proved 4 July 1579

(We will not include everything mentioned in this will, only that pertaining to the surname RAWLYNS) "To Mr. THOMAS RAWLYNS, JOHN RAWLYNS and EDWARD RAWLYNS, sons of JOHN RAWLYNS of Wakering, (County) Essex, (England),dec'd., and to Mistress RAWLYNS, their mother, and to the wives of THOMAS and EDWARD RAWLYNS, 2 angels of gold for rings."

His wife is named executrix, the overseers were two, one of which was THOMAS RAWLYNS of Wakering, yeoman.

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From the same book, York County Deeds, Wills & Orders 1684-1687 Court of 24 September, 1685

"In the difference depending between Robert Kerby, plaintiff, and NICHOLAS RAWLINS, defendant, in an action concerning a horse of the said Kerby's being taken from the prison window belonging to this county by said RAWLINS is referred to a jury. A jury was so ordered to be impanelled and sworne. (names jury members) Their verdict was for the plaintiff to 150 pounds of tobacco, and costs."

Note from Ed Wiessing, Spc.4

On the item in the June/89 Newsletter concerning Gen. MOSES MARSHALL RAWLINGS: His research has revealed that the General achieved his rank through years of service in the Illinois State Militia, but he was relieved of his command because of his absence while traveling in Europe.

Ed also wanted to point out that the Editor had erred in naming him a descendant of NATHAN RAWLINGS (1750-1821) when in fact he is a descendant of NATHAN'S Brother MOSES (1740-1787). Sorry, Ed: I knew that.

Ed also sends the following:

"Gleanings from Maryland Newspapers 1791-1795"

FRANCIS RAWLINGS, dec'd. RICHARD and JOHN RAWLINGS, executors. From the Annapolis, MD Gazette 2/2/1794.

RICHARD RAWLINGS of Anne Arundel Co., dec'd. SARAH RAWLINGS, adminstratrix Annapolis, ND Gazette 4/28/1791

Mrs. Susannah RAWLINGS, dec'd 10/18/1791, consort of Col. MOSES RAWLINGS of Washington County, in her 46th year. Washington Spy, 10/26/1791

Mrs. Elizabeth RAWLINS, dec'd 6/22/179; in her 68th year, consort of JOSEPH RAWLINS, late of St. Christopher in the West Indies, now of Baltimore. She had been married to her husband for over 40 years. Burial was in St. Paul's. Baltimore MD Journal & Baltimore Advertiser, June 26, 1792.

To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root.

Chinese Proverb

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