BITS & PIECES

Does anyone know or have come across in their research a veteran of the Black Hawk Indian War from Illinois (1830-32) Assistant Quartermaster MARSHALL ROLLINS/ It was mentioned before on P. 18 in the March issue, 1990- Just a thought.

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A recent subscriber, JAMES ROLLINS of Iowa believes he may be a descendant of STEPHEN WELLES RAWLINGS and wife Keturah Knott, both born in Scotland Co., Mo. Their children were: WILLIAM R., JOSEPH PROCTOR, ANNIE BELL, MARIAN, MINNIE and maybe more. The family originally came from Kentucky. Please write him at 5129 Greystone Drive,

Bettendorf, IA 52722-7504.

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Further to List of WW One Deaths

Brooklyn, NY

WILLIAM MICHAEL ROLLINS 267 Atkins Ave., Brooklyn Seaman U.S.N. Died March 5, 1918

LATHAN C.J. ROLLINS 43 Fleet Place, Brooklyn Pvt., Co. 1, 369th Infantry Killed in action Oct.2, 1918.

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Are any of our subscribers descendants of children on the "Orphan Trains" of the late 1800's and early 1900's? If you are, or know of any RAWLIN(G)s or ROLLIN(G)S or ROLLENS or RAULINS etc., let us know- The Editor has been wanting to do an article on that effort- It would be great to be able to tell the story or stories of one of ours.

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 Correction

On P.27 of the June newsletter Art Rollins of Tennessee pointed out on the 2nd line from the bottom that LAURA ROLLANS mother was Frances "Fanny" (Westphal) ROLLANS. He is related in descendancy.

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Another of our subscribers has a completed book detailing the history of the descendants of ELIAS ASBERRY ROLLINS and his wife Delila Barcroft which is now available for purchase. Two years of research went into this work about a ROLLINS family in the Southwest- Purchase price is $45 for book, postage and handling.

ROLLINS FAMILY HISTORY 1839-2000 by LaVerta Rollins Burhans

Russell Rollins

217 Modoc Trail

Lake Kiowa, TX 76240

(940) 668-1732

Email: russanddat@cooke.net (couldn’t validate 09/25/2004)

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A note from Charter Members Ron & Bernice Cole of Scottsdale, Arizona not only celebrated their 58th Anniversary July 7th, but that was after he got 4 new bypass arteries and one aortic valve on June 3rd. He's feeling great now...his chest decorations are fading...and he learned how important friends and family are at times of great stress-

As the Australians say "Good on you, mate!" We're very happy for you.