R/RFHA Newsletter, March 1999                                                        P.2

SOURCES

A good source for information and guidance in researching Civil War archives, Revolutionary War Genealogical data; Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky archives and sources, contact:

Dr. George K. Schweitzer

407 Regent Court

Knoxville, TN 37923

As for his books under the above cited titles. The last time your Editor wrote to him they were $10.00 each. Very helpful,

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There is a new society been formed recently which assists genealogists who would like to know about ancestors who may have been criminals, spies, robbers, bigamists and villains of all kinds, male and female. Also, for their files they would appreciate hearing from anyone who has such persons in his or her background.

International Blacksheep Society of Genealogists

One of the founders, Jeff Scism, notes that some researchers enjoy the scandals but others take deep offense and often do not believe even though the facts are proven. Some of these ancestors are not criminal, only a little weird or eccentric. Take Lady Godiva, for instance. Or Emperor Norton of San Francisco Gold Rush Days.

Web Address: http://blacksheep.rootsweb.com/

CORRECTIONS

In the March 1998 newsletter, P.11, Add 'L' in front of EVI in the list of Mississippi marriages.

Add Roman Numeral III after name of JOHN RAWLINGS, son of JOHN RAWLINGS Jr., April 15, 1784 - P.16, June newsletter.

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Carole Martin wrote about a correction in the article about John Rigby Rollins, Dec. 1998 newsletter, P.47. JOHN RIGBY ROLLINS did not die intestate. Change to as follows:

JOHN RIGBY ROLLINS died by 1818, was the father of HENRY, JOHN, JOSEPH, ELIZABETH and THOMAS. Son JOHN died Testate March 30, will proved April 1845, unmarried and without issue. He was the one who named nieces and nephews in his will. His father JOHN RIGBY ROLLINS did not leave a will.

Obituary

Waverly, Ohio - VIRGINIA E. (ROLLINS) Moore, aged 77, of Waverly, formerly of Quick, WV, died May 5, 1998, at home after a long illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving: husband Quentin "Jack" Moore; sister Agnes (Rollins) Drake of Elkview; and Richard Drake, nephew, of Pinch, Ohio.

Private graveside service was held in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney, Ohio, with the Rev. James A. Gunnoe officiating. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, in charge of arrangements.

VIRGINIA was one of our founding members of the R/RFHA, always helpful to any who asked her advice or for sources and genealogical data. We will miss her. Her husband Jack is donating her genealogical research papers to the Elkview Genealogical Library. He will retain copies for request which might be made.

Residence: Dallas Co., TX