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 R/RFHA Newsletter, June 1990                                          P.7

 

The Montgomery County Rawlins (Rawlings) and Their Descent From Richard Rawlins of Anne Arundel County

 

John Rawlins (c1690-1727), son of Richard Rawlins of Anne Arundel County, Maryland married Eleanor Ridgely, daughter of William Ridgely. John Rawlins., son of John and Eleanor Rawlins was born in Anne Arundel County in 1718. John married Anna Sophia (surname unknown) and had at least 4 children; John, William, Elizabeth and Mary. About 1748, John Rawlins and his family moved to Frederick County in the vicinity of Dawsonville which is now located in Montgomery County, Here, John was one of the original justices of Frederick County. John Rawlins died in 1756.

William Rawlins, son of John, probably died young, moved from the area or gave up his inheritance. No records were found on William after 1756.

The Rawlins family of Montgomery County had a close association with the Hays family. There were numerous marriages between these two families over several generations.

John Rawlins, son of John, married Mary Hays, daughter of Jeremiah Hays and had 7 children. Thomas, the oldest son married Elizabeth Fulks. They had 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters.

John Rawlins, brother of Thomas, married his first cousin Ann Hays, daughter of Charles Hays and Elizabeth Rawlins. They had 7 children.

Following is a chronological list of events documenting the Montgomery County Rawlins family and their relationship to Richard Rawlins of Anne Arundel County, Also included is a lineage chart and 5 family group sheets,

Robert R. Bockmiller

April 24, 1990

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