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BIRTH     30 Apr 1844
DEATH     12 May 1924 (aged 80)
Son of Levi Rawlings and Louisa (Van Deusen) Burns
     Civil War records 0f 111th Illinois Infantry; Company E: N.V.D. Rawlings, age 18, mustered in service in 111th Illinois Infantry, Company E, on September 18,1862 at Camp Marshall, Illinois. He was a single farmer, born in Marion County, Illinois. He had grey eyes, dark hair, and a height of 5'3". His residence was Marion County, Illinois. Mustered out of service with his unit after the war ended in Washington D.C. on June 6,1865
     His older half brother, Sgt Elijah D. Rawlings, (1833-1864), and brother-in-law William Lack, (1833-1863), both served in the 111th Illinois Infantry, Company E, and died during the Civil War.
     He married Mariah Coleman in Marion County, Illinois on November 26,
1874.
     In 1885 Kansas state census in Bourbon County, Kansas were N.V.Rawlings; wife M.C; and son R.B.age 4 and L.V. Rawlings, age 9. N.V. and M.C. Rawlings were in Bourbon County, Kansas in the state censuses of 1895 and 1905
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Family Members
Parents
     Levi Rawlings 1792–1853
Spouse
     Maria Clementine Rowe Rawlings 1853–1944 (m. 1874)
Siblings
     Elizabeth Rawlings Webster 1822–1887
     Elijah D. Rawlings 1833–1864
     Martha Rawlings Kinnaman 1837–1865
Children
     Roy Bird Rawlings 1879–1955
BURIAL     Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, USA
PLOT     4, 0, 537
MILITARY     PVT, INFANTRY
Maintained by: NL Nuttall
Originally Created by: US Veterans Affairs Office
Added: 25 Feb 2000
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 1106111.¹

40 ROWLINS, Levi 58 [1792] M W Fafmer $440 KY
41 " , Louisa 34 [1816] F W OH
42 " , Elijah 17 [1833] M W Farmer IL Attended School
1 BURNS, Francis N. 16 [1834] M W Farming IL Atended School
2 RAWLINS, Martha 12 [1838] F W IL
3 " , Walice V. 6 [1844] M W IL.³

Record ID     7851::149190
Name     Louisa Vandeusen
Spouse     Jefferson Burns
Date     15 December 1833
County     Vermilion
State     Illinois
Source     Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm     1298747

Record ID     61370::711723
Name     Levi Rawlings
Gender     Male
Marriage Date     25 May 1843
Marriage Place     Marion, Illinois, USA
Spouse     Louisa Burns

Record ID     60984::1726303
Name     Louisa Rollins
Gender     Female
Marriage Date     3 January 1854
Marriage Place     Marion, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name     Samuel Phillips
Spouse Gender     Male

40 ROWLINS, Levi 58 [1792] M W Fafmer $440 KY
41 " , Louisa 34 [1816] F W OH
42 " , Elijah 17 [1833] M W Farmer IL Attended School
1 BURNS, Francis N. 16 [1834] M W Farming IL Atended School
2 RAWLINS, Martha 12 [1838] F W IL
3 " , Walice V. 6 [1844] M W IL.⁵

BIRTH     12 Jul 1853, Illinois, USA
DEATH     29 Dec 1944 (aged 91), Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
     She was apparently raised and married as Maria Clementine Coleman. She appears as a child in the household of James Anderson Coleman, who died Marion Co., IL 1877, in the 1860 census. However Coleman's wife Sarah Denton died in 1850; there is no record of his remarriage; and a supposed sister of Maria was born about four months before her. So it seems likely that these children were adopted by James Coleman, with Rowe perhaps being Maria's original surname. Bio by: NL Nuttall
Family Members
Parents
     Sarah Ann Denton Coleman 1814–1850
Spouse
     Nicholas Van Deusen Rawlings 1844–1924 (m. 1874)
Siblings
     William T. Coleman 1831–1919
     Sarah Ann Coleman Kniseley 1840–1917
     Susan F Coleman Cain 1843–1917
     James Thomas Coleman 1849–1936
Children
     Roy Bird Rawlings 1879–1955
BURIAL     Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas, USA
PLOT     4, 0, 537
Maintained by: Memorial Keeper
Originally Created by: US Veterans Affairs Office
Added: 25 Feb 2000
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 1106109.¹

Record ID     7851::149190
Name     Louisa Vandeusen
Spouse     Jefferson Burns
Date     15 December 1833
County     Vermilion
State     Illinois
Source     Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm     1298747

Record ID     60984::1726303
Name     Louisa Rollins
Gender     Female
Marriage Date     3 January 1854
Marriage Place     Marion, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name     Samuel Phillips
Spouse Gender     Male

40 ROWLINS, Levi 58 [1792] M W Fafmer $440 KY
41 " , Louisa 34 [1816] F W OH
42 " , Elijah 17 [1833] M W Farmer IL Attended School
1 BURNS, Francis N. 16 [1834] M W Farming IL Atended School
2 RAWLINS, Martha 12 [1838] F W IL
3 " , Walice V. 6 [1844] M W IL.²

Record ID     7836::668467
Record Page     Link
Name     Susannah Jones
Gender     Female
Spouse Name     Aaron Rawlings
Spouse Birth Year     1667
Number Pages     1

Record ID     9068::396278
Record Page     Link
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Name     Aaron Rawlings
Gender     Male
Will Age     74
Residence Age     74
Birth Date     abt 1667
Residence Date     Abt 1741
Residence Place     Anne Arundel, Maryland
Will Date     25 March 1741
Probate Date     25 March 1741
Probate Place     Maryland, USA
Death Date     1741
Death Place     Maryland, USA
Description     Wills, Vol 21-22, 1734-1742
Individuals Listed     Age     Relationship
Aaron Rawlings     74     
Susannah Rawlings          Wife
Hannah          Enslaved Person
Jonathan Rawlings          Son
Aaron Rawlings          Son
Ann Jones          Daughter
William Rawlings          Son
Stephen Rawlings          Son.^5,8

Record ID     7836::668467
Record Page     Link
Name     Susannah Jones
Gender     Female
Spouse Name     Aaron Rawlings
Spouse Birth Year     1667
Number Pages     1

Record ID     61360::4685
Record Page     Link
Name     Moses Rawlings
Birth Date     1740
Birth Place     Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Death Date     1808
Death Place     Hampshire County, Virginia
Occupation     Soldier

Name: Beverly Allan
Email: beverlyallan@comcast dot net
Note: The Anthony Rawlings family of Westmoreland County, VA and Anthony Rawlings of Anne Arundel County, MD are NOT related.
Anthony Rawlings and His Descendants
     The history of the Rawlings family is probably one of the most confusing genealogical tangles in Maryland. Unfortunately, some of the information furnished by Rawlings descendants and information which has been published by Rawlings descendants and information which has been published is incorrect. It seems that the earlier writers based their conclusions on very little evidence and did not go far enough in their research. It appears to me that many of the current researchers of the Rawlings family have copied these early writings and accepted the information when there was little documentation to support it. Also, I believe that because of the jumbled Rawlings history, the professional genealogists avoided writing about this particular family.
     I believe that most people would agree that Anthony Rawlings (the earliest spelling of the name was Rawlins) was the first person with this name to settle in Maryland. Some writers have concluded that Anthony was the direct ancestor of other early Rawlings such as Aaron, Daniel and Richard Rawlings, however, the records don't support this conclusion. Also, it has been said that there is a lost generation after Anthony and his children, but again, the records do not support this.
     Attached is a chronological list of records located in the Maryland Hall of Records in Annapolis, the Dorchester County Public Library in Cambridge, and the Peabody and Maryland Historical Society libraries in Baltimore. The list covers events over a period of 150 years. Included at the end of the list is my interpretation of the records. Any contradictions, along with proper documentation, or differences in interpretation are welcome.

Robert Rawlings Bockmiller - January 1987

1633-1634 - The Rawlings name does not appear with the first settlers of Maryland. No early records found on Henry Rawlings.

25 Jan 1637 - Justinian Snow, planter, appeared as representative to Second Maryland Assembly. AR Vol 1

21 Feb 1638 - Anthony Rawlins, free holder, voted for David Wickliff for Burgess from St. George Hundred. AR Vol 1 p30

19 Mar 1638 - Justinian Snow died at sea returning to Maryland. Court record sworn by brother Marmaduke Snow. AR Vol 4 p55

Aug 1642 - Anthony Rawlins and John Rawlins (at Anthony Rawlins) were freemen and paid taxes. AR Vol 1 pp142-146

Aug 1642 - List of freemen in St. Marys County, Anthony Rawlings and John Rawlins. AR Vol 1 p145

5 Sep 1642 - Anthony Rawlins fined for not appearing at General Assembly. AR Vol 1

7 Sep 1647 - Will of Richard Cox, Anthony Rawlins, Admr. and sole legatee. PR Vol 1 p2

2 Sep 1648 - Anthony Rawlins demands 250 acres of land for transporting of himself, his wife and one child into the province in Ano 1645 and 50 acres div. to Richard Coxe deceased in respect of his service to Mr. Coxe by whose time of service expired about five or six years since whose executor the said Rawlins is and by the assignment of Capt. John Price acknowledged before the governor 50 acres div. to the said Capt. Price in respect of his own transportation into the province about eight or nine years since and
50 acres more div. to him the said Rawlins as servant to Mr. Justinian Snow in this province whose time of service ended about 10 years since and confirmed by Mr. Gerrard in court. Warrant to the surveyor to lay out to Anthony Rawlins 400 acres of land upon the Patuxent River over against Sakamakitt or upon Wiccocomico River. LP Vol ABH p15

3 Jul 1649 - Anthony Rawlins granted 100 acres lying on South side of Trinity Creek parcel of land called Whitebirch Freehold, St. Marys County. LP Vol ABH p16

30 Oct 1649 - Anthony Rawlins gave calf to minor daughter, Anne Rawlins. AR Vol 1 p508

30 Oct 1649 - Anthony Rawlings gave calf to minor daughter, Margaret Rawlins. AR Vol 1 p508

14 Mar 1651 - Will of Anthony Rawlins.
To son John 200 acres on N. side of Patuxent River.
To young son Anthony 200 acres on W. side of Patuxent adjoining his brother's.
To eldest daughter Anne Rawlins and youngest daughter Margaret Rawlins, personalty.
Wife Jane, exec. and residuary legatee of estate real and personal.
Test: William Eddie, Thomas Gregory, Michael Base, Thomas Innes.
Prob. 22 Jan 1652. PR Vol 1 p7

28 Jan 1652 - Michael Baisey having married the widow of Anthony Rawlins deceased gave unto John Rawlins, eldest son of said Anthony, one cow calf.
AR Vol 1 p213

14 Apr 1652 - Joan Rawlins wife of the late deceased Anthony Rawlins freely turned over land grant 100 acres Whitebirch Freehold to Thomas Simmons and Michael Cayley. LP Vol ABH p18-19

Mar 1653 - Michael Baisey in court. Land of the children of Anthony Rawlins to be Resurveyed because of a boundary dispute. AR Vol 1 p330

1654 -Wife of Peter Godson punished for slandering Joan Baisey. Godson claimed that the oldest son of Joan Baisey was not the son of Anthony Rawlins but the son of another man in Maryland. AR Vol 1 p402

18 Jan 1658 - Michael Baysey appointed wife Joane Baysey his true and lawful Attorney. Test. John Rawlings. AR Vol 41 p220

21 Feb 1658 - Thomas Hatton, attorney swore he received from Anthony Rawlins on Dec. 27, 1651 rent due for 400 acres of land on N. side of Patuxent River and 100 acres on Trinity Creek, his plantation. AR Vol 41 p199

16 Nov 1662 - John Rawlins enters these rights Viz. Philadelphia his wife, John Patrick, Ralph Wells and Philadelphia Start. Warrant to Surveyor General to lay out for John Rawlins 200 acres of land Nov. 16, 1662. LP Vol 5 p410

1663 - John, Anthony and Richard Rawlins sailed from Bristol, England to Maryland 1663-1679. To Maryland From Overseas, H.W. Newman p144

17 Nov 1664 - John Rawlings of Calvert County holds parcel of land formerly laid out for his father Anthony Rawlings dec'd called Staffords Freehold 400 acres lying on N. side of Patuxent River. Plantation home of John Rawlings. LP Vol 7 p475

Aug 1665 - John Rawlings son of Anthony Rawlings had warrant to resurvey 400 acres. Error in survey showed only 70 acres. Warrant issued to resurvey additional 330 acres. LP Vol 8 p90

13 Jun 1666 - The Sheriff of St. Marys returns the names of the Grand Jury. Included are Michael Basey and John Rawlings. AR Vol 57 p110

30 May 1668 - John Rawlings carpenter of Calvert County, "Clark's" Marsh on the Little Choptank and Clark's Creek, 250 acres, Dorchester County. AR Vol 2 p22

29 Jun 1669 - John Rawlings carpenter of Calvert County for consideration of 10,000 pounds of tobacco sold to Richard Keen a parcel of land known as Stafford's Freehold lying on the N. side of Patuxent River. AR Vol 57 p473

4 Jul 1669 - Thomas and Elizabeth Hopkins of Talbot County appointed John Rawlins carpenter of Calvert County to be their attorney. Witness, Michael Basay. AR Vol 57 p593

1671 - Land to John Rawlings, age 30, Dorchester County. LR

3 Nov 1673 - John Rawlings boatwright of Dorchester County to his father-in-law Michael Basey of Dorchester County, 100 acres for life and life or widowhood of his wife Joanna Basey, mother of said John Rawlings.
LR

29 Feb 1674 - Miles Mason to John Rawlings "Mason's Yard" 150 a. LR

8 Jun 1674 - John Richardson to Andrew Gray, "Goodridge Choice" 150 acres. LR

1675 - To John Rawlings, "Forest" 50 acres on N. side of Fishing Creek. Elizabeth Winsmore of Robert married Alexander Fisher. Elizabeth Later married John Rawlings. ED

6 Jan 1676 - John Rawlings boatwright to William Willoby, "Mayden's Choice". Philadelphia wife of John and Margaret daughter of John mentioned. LR

6 Mar 1676 - John Rawlings and Philadelphia his wife to John Salesbury 300 acres. Witness Andrew Gray. LR

1680 - From 1668 to 1680 John and Philadelphia Rawlings were involved in about a dozen land transactions covering over 3,000 acres. John was usually listed as a carpenter, boatwright or innkeeper. LR

1684 - Andrew Gray Sr. sold to Andrew Gray, part of "Goodridge Choice" on N. side of Cabin Creek 150 a. LR

16 Dec 1686 - Obadiah King witness to land transaction. LR

11 Aug 1688 - Will of Michael Basey, Dorchester County. Wife Joan, extx. and sole legatee of estate, real and personal. Test: Philadelphia Rawlings, Obadiah King. PR

29 Feb 1691 - William Low to Andrew Gray, 1,000 acres "Charleton". Philip Pitt, attorney. LR

1693 - Church split into 2 parishes. Philip Pitt and Obadiah King in Great Choptank Parish. ED

1693 - Will of Andrew Gray, Dorchester County. To son Jacob "Charlton" and "Troth"; wife Philadelphia dower rights. In event of her death during minority of Jacob brother John Rawlings to be exex. Test: John

15 May 1694 - Inventory for Andrew Gray, Philadelphia Gray, exec PR

19 Aug 1695 - On 13, Nov. 1694, John Anderson of Dorchester, planter, did exhibit complaint --- against John Rawlins son and heir of John Rawlins late of Dorchester, deceased. About 1680 John Rawlins sold to John Anderson 300 acres "The Inheritance" for 10,000 pounds of tobacco. John Rawlins died before conveyance leaving son John under age 21.
Anderson could not obtain land until John reached full age (21).

Chancery Court record, Anderson v. Rawlins 4 Apr 1696 - Deposition: Philip Pitt, John Pitt and others re bounds of land taken up by John Rawlings, late of Dorchester County. LR

28 Jan 1698 - Will of Alexander Fisher, Dorchester County:
Unto the children of my son-in-law Philip Pitt being 5 in number;
to daughter Anne Pitt (widow) and hrs. 50 acres on branch of Blackwater River;
to daughter Elizabeth 40 a. Barren Point;
to wife Elizabeth, extx. personalty and life interest in all real estate.
Test: Wm. Hagan, David Melville, And. Parker
Will prob. 3 Mar 1698. PR

9 Aug 1698 - Will of of Philip Pitt, Dorchester County: Wife Ann, ch. John, Charles and Philip land at Hunting Creek. Test: Obadiah King, John Rawlings.
Will prob. 2 Oct 1698. PR

13 Sep 1699 - Inventory for Obadiah King of Dorchester County: Sarah King, Adm. PR

4 Aug 1701 - Philadelphia Rawlings to grandson Obadiah King, upper part of "Mason's Hopyard" 23 acres. Witness John Rawlings. Grantee on
6 Aug 1701 shows grantee as John King. LR

1703 - Accounting for Philip Pitt, dec'd. by Anne Pitt. PR L24 F204, Dorchester County. PR

1706 - The Friendship Grant No. 239, 150 acres surveyed 8 Jun 1671 in possession of Charles Thompson who married the daughter of John Rawlings. Rent roll of 1706. ED

1706 - John Rawlings, tavern owner, member of land commission that laid out the town of Cambridge. Took up lot No. 3. Rent roll of 1706. ED

1706 - Land grant surveyed 4 Apr 1665, 150 acres "Mason's Hopyard" on Western side of Transquaking River. Tract in possession of John Rawlings' widow. Rent roll of 1706. ED

1706 - Grant No. 205, "Tarrell's Neck", 200 acres in possession of John Rawlings who married the Fisher widow. Rent roll of 1706. ED

1 Aug 1706 - Edward Williams, planter and Philadelphia his wife to Joseph Atkinson. "Addition to Bristol". LR

9 Mar 1709 - Francis Anderton and wife Mary to Charles Daughartie, "Birchly" and Murphy's Addition", 100 acres. LR

17 Mar 1709 -Will of John Rawlings, Dorchester County: To son-in-law Mark Fisher, 120 acres, "Head Range" at head of Ingram's Creek and also personalty at decease of his mother. To nephew John, son of brother Anthony Rawlings land afsd. should Mark Fisher die without issue. To nephew John King, rights to 2 tracts. To Anne Pitts, personalty. Wife extx and Residuary legatee. Test: Thomas Howell, John Kirk, Sarah Marret. PR

8 Aug 1710 - Edward Williams and wife Philadelphia to John Young, "Nosuch", 23 acres. LR

25 Mar 1717 - Will of Alexander Fisher, Dorchester County: To son Thomas and heirs, dwelling plantation, "Tarrell's Neck" and personalty at decease of testator's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Rawlings. To son Alexander and heirs, 50 acres "Ellson" and personalty. To daughter Elizabeth and heirs 64 acres being that part of "Anchor and Hope" which Thomas Newton bought of Robert Dicks and personalty. To unborn child, tract between "Ellson" and Tarrell's Neck"should said child die during minority and unmarried said land to revert to son Alexander. To brother Mark, 50 acres from "Tarrell's Neck" to land of Charles Pitts. Testator directs that his sister Sarah Marriott shall live at mansion house where his mother now dwells so long as she lives apart from her husband, Mark Marriott. To wife Mary, extx. residue of estate, real and personal. Test: Philip Phillips, Mary Phillips, Thomas Hopewell. PR

12 Mar 1719 - John King, carpenter, to Henry Ennalls, 135 acres. LR

13 Nov 1719 - Charles Thompson, planter to Anthony Rawlings, planter "Thompson's Lot", 19 acres. LR

15 Nov 1719 - Philadelphia Williams, one third of "Guttridge Choice" with Jacob Gray and Isabell his wife. LR

18 Feb 1720 - Elizabeth Rawlings to her son Mark Fisher, planter of Dorchester County, all her property. LR

15 Mar 1720 - Anthony Rawlings and wife Katherine 16 acres received. LR

1 Jul 1720 - James Hailes witness to land transaction. LR

14 Mar 1721 - To John Pitt, mariner, "Refuge", 50 acres NW side of Transquakin River. LR

Nov 1721 - Thomas Pitt and wife Sarah to Mark Fisher, "Barron Poinst", 40 acres. PR

13 Jun 1722 - Anthony Rawlings, Sr. and Katherine his wife to Wm. Ennalls,"Mason's Hopyard", 100 acres (2 thirds of tract). Witness, Anthony Rawlings, LR

12 Mar 1723 - Charles Thompson to Wm. Ennalls, 100 acres. LR

1724 - Administration for John Pitt, dec'd. Anne Pitt administrator. PR

29 Jul 1725 - John Williams witness to land transaction. LR

10 Mar 1726 - Walter Quinton to Philadelphia Williams, Sr. 60 acres. LR

Dec 1726 - John Rawlings married Elizabeth Fookes in Dorchester County. Minutes of Third Haven Monthly Meeting.

1727 - Anthony Rawlings, Sr. attorney and witness. LR

13 Aug 1728 - Will of Anthony Rawlings, of Dorchester County:
Colt to father, personalty had of John Newton and David Keron.
To sister Mary, personalty in lieu of some sold to John Mathewe.
To 2 cousins, Mary and Charles Daughty and brother John, personalty.
To sister Margaret
Hall, extx. and heirs, 50 acres ---- and residue of estate.
Teste: Richard Smith, Mathew Jarad, Thomas Harris. 17 May 1728- 13 Aug 1728. PR

13 Nov 1728 - John King and Obadiah King marked boundary. LR

1728 - Will of George Daughty of Dorchester County: Sons John, James, Absolm, daughters Jane Rebecca, Dorkus and Herodias and wife Amey. Test: Anthony Rawlings, PR

1729 - Account of Anthony Rawlings, of Dorchester County: Margaret Haile, Adm. Accounts L10 F68 PR

29 Dec 1730 - Margaret Hailes, widow, to son James personalty to be delivered at age 18. LR

30 Dec 1730 - Obadiah King, carpenter, to Wm. Ennalls part of "Mason's Hopyard" given to King by his grandmother, Philadelphia Rawlings. LR

1731 - Anthony Rawlings, Sr. was a justice. ED

12 Mar 1732 - Anthony Rawlings, late of Dorchester County but now of Kent County, Delaware, gentleman, to Thomas Nevitt, 100 acres. LR

1734 - Inventory for Obadiah King dec'd of Dorchester County. Sarah King, Adm. L18 F142 PR

5 Apr 1735 - Administration of John Rawlings dec'd. yeoman of Kent County, Delaware. Anthony Rawlings. Adm. Kent County Archives Vol A42

25 Aug 1735 - Charles Thompson a witness, age about 58. LR

1741 - Charles Rawlings witnessed will, Dorchester County. PR

12 Jun 1745 - Land to Jacob Gray and wife Isabelle. LR

11 Feb 1746 - Anthony Rawlings of Kent County, Delaware, gentleman to H. Ennalls land granted 6 April 1677 to John Rawlings father of Anthony. LR

10 Mar 1746 - Will of Philadelphia Williams of Dorchester County: Son John, grandson Rollins Williams. Witness: John Fisher, Wm. Kirkman and
John Hopkins. PR

31 Jul 1747 - Survey of land of William and Thomas Pitt, orphans of Captain John Pitt. LR

15 Mar 1748 - Deposition by Charles Thompson (age about 68), Thomas Williams (about 28) and John King (age about 59) concerning boundaries of
"Rawlings Range" and Rawlings Folly". John King stated he was shown boundary by John Rawlings about 44-45 years ago. ED

9 Nov 1748 - Jacob Gray witness to land transaction.

1 Jan 1750 - John King to David Harper next to Charles Thompson's plantation. LR

1752 - Charles Rawlings witnessed will, Dorchester County, PR

12 Mar 1753 - James Hailes of Dorchester County to wife Anne Hailes ½ of "Hailes' Chance" 97 acres home plantation. Witness: Charles Rawlins, Levi Young, Eliz. Rawlings. LR

10 Apr 1753 - James Hailes to his son James Hailes ½ of "Hailes' Chance" after decease. LR

10 Apr 1753 - James Hailes to sons Weightman and Ezekiel 97 acres after decease. LR

13 Apr 1753 - Thomas Pitt son and heir of Captain John Pitt late of Dorchester County dec'd to John Dickinson, 150 acres "Plains". Land originally belonged to Philip Pitt, grandfather of Thomas Pitt. LR

11 Mar 1756 - John King witness to land transaction. LR

1756 - Administration for Charles Thompson of Dorchester County. One third to widow, residue to daughter Margaret Hunter. PR

6 Oct 1759 - Debt list of John Hicks of Dorchester County. About 30 people, including Margaret Thompson. ED

23 Jun 1762 - Administration for Anthony Rawlings ded'd of Kent County, Delaware. To Sarah Rawlings and Reynear Williams (later Administered by Sarah Adams and Reynear Williams). Kent County, Del. Archives Vol A42 p134

28 Nov 1781 - Administration for William Revel, Kent County, Del. To Sarah Adams D.B.N. Heirs included John, Sarah Adams, Elizabeth
(dec'd), Mary and Sabre Revel. Sarah Adams, was wife of Anthony Rawlins. Kent County Archives Vol A43 pp87-89

1783 - Anthony Rawlings died in 1762 leaving one child Mary, age 2.
Anthony's widow Sarah married Nathan Adams. Mary Rawlins married Benjamin Taylor. In 1783, the Taylors sued for property Nathan Adams sold to Joseph Mason. Court ruled that Nathan Adams took undue advantage of a helpless child, Mary Rawlins Taylor, only child and heir of Anthony Rawlins. Abstract from Kent County Chancery Case T-1.

Key to main sources

AR Archives of Maryland, Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, Md.
LP Land Patents, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.
PR Probate Records, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.
TP Testamentary Proceedings, Hall of Records, Annapolis, Md.
ED Early Dorchester by Calvin Mobray 1979, Cambridge, Md.
LR Land Records of Dorchester County, Md. Vols. A-H, James A. McAllister, Cambridge, Md.

Contributor:
Mrs. Beverly Allan of Stockton, California for her review, input and suggestions.
Henry Rawlings
     It has been said that Henry Rawlings was the father of Anthony and the first Rawlings to settle in Maryland. Some have said that Henry was a large land owner in Anne Arundel County having settled there in 1635. I was not able to locate any records indicating that Henry ever lived in Maryland. Also, Anne Arundel County was not settled until 1649-1650. There was a Henry Rawlings who left London for Barbados on November 20, 1635, however, the records are silent as to Henry coming to Maryland.
Anthony Rawlings
     Anthony was the first Rawlings to come to Maryland appearing in the records as early as 1638. In 1648, he applied for land for transporting himself, his wife and one child to Maryland in 1645. This 1645 date could be an error on the record. Anthony was a servant to Justinian Snow who died in 1638 returning to Maryland so Anthony must have been in Maryland by at least then. Anthony probably came to America with Snow in 1636 or 1637. Another possibility and most likely is that Anthony returned to England about 1643, reentered Maryland in 1645, paying for his own transportation and that of his wife and child. Anthony Rawlings died in 1651 leaving four children, John, Anthony, Anne and Margaret. Shortly after Anthony died, his widow married Michael Baisey.
John Rawlings
     Living with Anthony in 1642 was John Rawlings, an adult tax payer. He was probably Anthony's brother. Since no additional records were found on this person, he may have died young or could have returned to England and unlike Anthony, stayed there. The possibility exists that John Rawlings was the father of Aaron, Daniel or Richard, the next generation of early Rawlings.
John Rawlings (of Anthony)
     John Rawlings, oldest son of Anthony was born c1640 in Maryland and died in Dorchester County c1680. John's date of death is supported by the Chancery Court record showing John sold land to John Anderson about 1680 and died before conveyance and also the lack of land transactions after 1680. John's wife was Philadelphia Start, a widow with a young daughter also named Philadelphia. John transported both to Maryland from England in 1662. About 1668, John sold all his lands in Calvert County and moved to Dorchester County taking with him his wife, children, mother and step-father. The Dorchester County land records show that John and Philadelphia were involved in many land transactions. Also, John was apparently an excellent boatwright since he contracted with people in the area to build boats. John Rawlings had at least four children, John, Sarah, Margaret and Anthony.
Anne Rawlings (dau. of Anthony)
     No records were found on her marriage, death etc. Some have speculated that Anne was married to Philip Pitt but the evidence seems to indicate that Anne Fisher, step-daughter of John Rawlings was married to Pitt.
Margaret Rawlings (dau. of Anthony)
     No records found on her marriage, death etc.
Anthony Rawlings (of Anthony)
     Anthony Rawlings, Jr., second son of Anthony, Sr. was very young when his father died in 1651, probably no more than 5 years old. It has been claimed by some that Anthony, was the father of Aaron, Daniel and Richard Rawlings. Anthony, was about 20 years old when Aaron was born in 1667, so based on their ages at the time the possibility exists, however, Aaron's parentage has until now never been proven. Also Daniel's parents have not been documented. Anthony, could not have been the father of Richard since these two Rawlings were about the same age. It is interesting that Anthony, Sr. in 1651 left 200 acres each to his two sons, John and Anthony, Jr., however, all 400 acres were resurveyed and sold by John with no mention of Anthony, It appears that Anthony, died young or chose to live in England. The records seem to indicate that the early Rawlings may have traveled back and forth to England perhaps to seek a wife or to learn a trade. Some have said that Anthony, was the Rawlings who died in Dorchester County in 1728. This is obviously incorrect since Dorchester Anthony in his will gave a colt to his father proving this impossible since the first Anthony died in 1651.
Philadelphia Start (step-daughter of John)
     Philadelphia Start was transported to Maryland by John Rawlings along with her mother and two other people. Philadelphia married Andrew Gray, (some have said that it was her mother who married Gray after John Rawlings died). Philadelphia Start Gray had a least one child, Jacob. Jacob's wife was Isabell and they had a daughter Philadelphia, the third generation with that name. Philadelphia Gray married Edward Williams.
John Rawlings (of John)
     John Rawlings was born c1673 (attained age 21 in 1694), probably in Dorchester County and died there in 1709. His wife was Elizabeth Winsmore Fisher, widow of Alexander Fisher and mother of 5 children. John Rawlings apparently had no natural children.
Sarah Rawlings (dau. of John)
     Sarah Rawlings married Obadiah King and had two children, John born c1690 and Obadiah who died in 1735. The records are very clear that John and Obadiah King were the grandchildren of Philadelphia Rawlings.
Margaret Rawlings (dau. of John)
     Margaret Rawlings married Charles Thompson (c1675-1756) and had a least one child, Margaret. Charles Thompson's age is a good indicator of the approximate ages of the children of John and Philadelphia Rawlings.
Anthony Rawlings, Sr. (of John)
     Anthony Rawlings, Sr. married Katherine and had at least 4 children, John, Anthony, Jr., Mary and Margaret. Anthony, Sr. moved to Kent County, Delaware about 1730 and apparently died there.
Anthony Rawlings, (of Anthony, Sr.)
     Anthony Rawlings, died in 1728 in Dorchester County, a young single man with no children. He definitely was not the son of the Anthony Rawlings who died in 1651 as some have said. Actually he was the great-grandson of the first Anthony.
Mary Rawlings (dau. of Anthony, Sr.)
     Some have said that Mary Rawlings daughter of Anthony, Sr. was married to a man named Daughty, however, the records don't prove this. The Daughty cousins mentioned in the will of Anthony Rawlings, could have been cousins on his mother's side.
Margaret Rawlings (dau. of Anthony, Sr.)
     Margaret Rawlings, daughter of Anthony, Sr. married James Hailes and had one son, James. James Hailes, married Anne and had three sons, James, Weightman and Ezekiel.
Conclusion
     About 1636 or 1637, Anthony Rawlings ( -1651) and John Rawlings settled in St. Mary's County, Maryland Anthony and John were probably brothers. The evidence indicates that Anthony's descendants took up lands in Calvert County and later removed to Dorchester County on the Eastern shore. John Rawlings could have died young, returned to England or just lived a quiet life in Maryland.
     According to the records, the next generation of Rawlings, Aaron and Richard of Anne Arundel County and Daniel of Calvert County whose lineages can be traced up to the present time, were not direct descendants of Anthony. It seems possible that their ancestor was John Rawlings.
     James Hughes 2005-08-02 14:54:04
Armstrong - Hale Ancestors
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=fount&id=I14469
     Anthony Rawlings that was one of the appraisers of the estate of Thomas Marshall d.1704 Westmoreland might have been the son of John Rawlings the brother of Anthony Rawlings d.1652 in Maryland. There are no land records in VA as he was living on the Estate of John Washington.(see will of John Washington). Anthony Rawlings son Samuel had a son Benjamin who I believe to be the same as Benjamin Rollins who the witnessed the will of John Marshall d.1752 Westmoreland.

ID: I14469
Name: Henry RAWLINGS
Sex: M
Birth: ABT. 1589 in Scotland
Death: 1653 in VA.
Note:
Notes on Henry recieved from Billie Rawlings:
The original Rawlings Scottish Gentleman believed to have moved to the Colonies in 1635 with his wife, unknown, and two sons, John and Anthony. After Anthony's death in 1652, he moved to VA. He died shortly thereafter, in 1652 or 1653.
Although we do not have exact dates, a Rawlings family history is available that dates back to 1635, when it is believed that Henry emigrated to the United States with his wife and his two sons. This was compiled by Charley Rawlings.
Information provided by other Rawlings researchers seems to indicate that Henry never came to the Colonies, but instead immigrated to Barbados. There is also some indication that a Henry Rawlings emmigrated to Canada. Our research continues!
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Anthony was a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. by 1640. In 1650, he was a member of Gov. Calvert's Colonial Council.
After Anthony's death in 1652, Joan and the children moved to VA. with Anthony's father, Henry.
After Henry's death, Joan remarried to Michael Bassey/Baisey and moved across the bay to Eastern Shores, (Eastern MD).
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James Hughes 2005-08-02 12:43:14
MD Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650 Volume 4, Page 349

Thomas Gerrard Esqr att the request of Anthony Rawlins sayth uppon his oath That sometime in ffeb: 1644 he this Dept being aboard Ingles ship riding att an anchor neare Heron Iland, saw an acct shewed vnto this Dept by Mr Ingle (wch to the best of his knowledge was under Mr ffenwicks hand) wherein amongst other accts the sd Anthony was charged by the sd Mr ffenick debtor for one thowsand weight of Tob: & through the pretence of that acct he the sd Ingle deteyned the Tob: & refused to giue the sd Anthony any acct therfore saying tht if the Tob: belonged to the Gouernor Mr Copley, Capt Cornewalleys or Mr ffenwick, itt belonged to him. But this dept sayth tht hee saw noe further authority, then by tht acct [Liber A] to demand or receiue the Tob: of the sd Anthony & further he sayth not
Tho: Gerrard
Juratt coram me
Tho: Greene
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James Hughes 2005-08-02 12:46:58
MD Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650 Volume 4, Page 342

p. 100 20th Noumbr Anthony Rawlins demandeth of Tho: Gerrard Esqr an account of certaine tobbaco receaud by the sd Tho: Gerrard in the yeare 1644 in the quantity of 1 700 wt tobb: and for what he receaud it and for this bringeth his action.
Subpena: Walter Broadhurst in causa. Antho: Rawlins vr Tho Gerrard
Subpena James Walker in causa: Antho: Raw: Vr Tho: Gerrard
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James Hughes 2005-08-25 11:44:01
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650Volume 4, Page 487

2d Junij Robert Robins maketh oath that sometime in in open Court September 1647 hee being at the House of Richard Grigson at the back River in Virginia informed the said Grigson that this deponent was then shortly to come to Maryland who therevppon tould this depont that hee had then a Heifer in his Penne belonging vnto one Anthony Rawlins of Maryland, and requested him this depon to goe with him to the said Penne and this depont accordingly went with the said Grigson hither where hee then shewed this depont black Heifer with a white Starr in her forehead and tendred the said Heifer for the said Rawlins his vse and desired this depont to certify the said Rawlins of such his tender, and that the said Heifer was there ready for him or Words to that effect. Robins made this Oath vppon Surnons
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/stagser/s1500/s1527/html/ssi1527b.ht ml
URL title: Marriage References
Baisey, Michael, m. by 28 Jan 1652/3, [-?-], widow of Anthony Rawlings (the father of John Rawlings) ARMD 10:213).
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James Hughes 2005-08-25 17:00:35
Proceedings of the Provincial Court, 1658-1662Volume 41, Page 142

Baysey v.
Clarke

To the honble the Gour & Councell
The humble Petn of Michael Baysey.
Sheweth That whereas yoe Petr hath complayned seuerall times agst Mr Robert Clarke, in not laying out the Lines of the Land, belonging to the children of Anthony Rawlins deceased & one Order of Court or more hath bene had in the premises agst him, Yett notwthstanding he hath not remedyed it, to the great preiudice of the sd Childrens Land, some enchroaching uppon the back-Lines as yoe Pete doth conceaue.
The humble Request of yor Pete is That the Children may bee speedily remedyed therein, & yor Petr shall euer pray &c: It is Ordered according to the Petn, tht Mr Clarke make a perfect Suruey out of hand
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James Hughes 2005-08-25 16:46:41
Proceedings and Acts of the General Assembly January 1637/8-September 1664Volume 1, Page 30

30 Assembly Proceedings, February- March 1638/9.

Liber M C

21st February
This day came before me John Courtis, David Wickliff,
Hutton Corbett, Thomas Hebden, Anthony Rawlins, Randell
Rebell, Roger Moy, Henry Lee, John Hill, Richard Nevill,
Andrew Chappel, Edward Parker, William Nausin, Isaac
Edwards, Thomas Maurice, James Courtney, William Broughe,

p. 39

Richard Cole, John Prettiman, Ralph Beane and chose for their Burgesses of the hundred of Saint George during this next Assembly David Wickliff to do and Conclude in their names as a Burgess may or ought to dothe mark of Anthony + Rawlins; Thos. Maurice
John Courtis John Hortley
Isaac Edwards; the mark of James + Courtney
the mark of Richard + Nevill
the mark of Henry + Lee
the mark of Roger + Moy
Andrew Chappel Hutton Corbett
Thomas Hebden Edward Parker
The mark of William + Naufin
The mark of Richard + Hill
Richard Cole William Brough
The mark of Ralph + Beane
John Prettiman
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James Hughes 2005-08-25 16:52:46
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650Volume 4, Page 540

John Sturman plte Mrs The plaintiff craveth to bee releived Margaret Brent Attorney touching a Cowe by him heretofore sould of Capt Giles Brent deft ) to Anthony Rawlins out of whose possession shee was taken by vertue of an Attachmt at the suite of Capt Giles Brent vppon informacon that she had beene reputed the said Capt Brents Cowe And afterwards by order of the sixt of december 1648. in regard the plte nor his father had not appeared to make proofe It was ordered that the said Capt Brent should keepe the said Beast as his owne And the plte alledging bee had not any notice of that order nowe produced two Oathes wch are as followeth viz:

Thomas Youll being examined and sworne saith, that the Cowe that Anthony Rawlins had in his possion did not belong to Capt Brent, and the Calf of the said Cowe wch did belong to the said Capt Brent is dead and was black with a great Starr in the forehead And further saith not
Tho: Youlle
Jurat in Cur teste me Ro: Sedgraue cI de Corn Northumbland
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James Hughes 2005-08-25 17:02:35
Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1649/50-1657Volume 10, Page 402

p. 628 Richard Manship Sworne Saith that the wife of Peter Godson related to this Depont and his wife that Michael Baiseys wifes Eldest Son was not the Son of Anthony Rawlins her former husband, but She knew one at Maryland that was the father of him, but Named not the man, and that the Said Michael Baisey's wife was a whore and a Strurnpett up and Down the Countrey, and Said that Thomas Ward of Kent
tould her Soc.

Elizabeth Manship Sworne Saith the Same.

Margaret Herring Sworne Saith that the wife of Peter Godson affirmed that Anthony Rawlins Son was not his Son but the Son of another man at Maryland.
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James Hughes 2005-08-26 11:10:12
Dr. Lois Green Carr Men's Career Files Image No: sc5094-3456-78

Archives 41, Page 199
Provincial Court Proceedings
February 21, 1658/9

Anthoney Rawlins
Michael Baisey
27 December 1651

Received of Anthony Rawlins 10 shillings in money sterling for so much rent due to his lordship for the year 1651 from Anthoney for his 400 acres of land on the north side of Patuxent River and for his plantation upon Trinity Creek where he now lives being on hundred acres.

Tho Hatton Attorney General
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Contributed by: James Hughes

URL: http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/00000 1/000004/html/am4--446.html
URL title: Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court, 1637-1650Volume 4, Page 446
Note:
Cask Anthony Rawlins demandeth Attatchrnt uppon the Estate of Jno Hallowes of Appamatucks, for 300 l Tob & 023 cask ffor transporting Jno Waltham out of the prouince who was indebted unto the plf in soe much, att his departure hence.

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Calvert County Circuit Court
Land Surveys and Condominium Plats

Stratfords Freehold, 400 Acres; Certificate
Developer/Owner: Rawlins, Anthony 1650 Patent Record AB and H, Page 54 0 0 MSA S 1583-1507
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Menard's St. Mary's County, Maryland Tract Map (10), 1704 Rent Roll 7, 13-15 [Russell R. Mernard May 1973,]
St. Michael's Hundred
7. White Birch Freehold - 100 acres surveyed 1648 for Anthony Rawlings
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White Birch Freehold. -St. Michaels Hundred 100. 0.2.0. Surveyed Mar 12, 1648 for
Anthony Rawlins at the South side Trinity Cr.
Possessor:(1707) Wm.Morgan.
Refs: Saint Mary's Co.Rent Rolls 1639- 1771, copyright 1993 T.L.C. Genealogy.¹²

Record ID     9068::396278
Record Page     Link
Image Page     Open
Name     Aaron Rawlings
Gender     Male
Will Age     74
Residence Age     74
Birth Date     abt 1667
Residence Date     Abt 1741
Residence Place     Anne Arundel, Maryland
Will Date     25 March 1741
Probate Date     25 March 1741
Probate Place     Maryland, USA
Death Date     1741
Death Place     Maryland, USA
Description     Wills, Vol 21-22, 1734-1742
Individuals Listed     Age     Relationship
Aaron Rawlings     74     
Susannah Rawlings          Wife
Hannah          Enslaved Person
Jonathan Rawlings          Son
Aaron Rawlings          Son
Ann Jones          Daughter
William Rawlings          Son
Stephen Rawlings          Son.^5,13

Record ID     4738::20365
Name     Mary Rumney
Spouse's Name     Daniel Rawlins
Marriage Date     12 July 1716
Marriage County     Anne Arundel

Record ID     2565::49457
Name     Mary Rumney
Gender     Female
Birth Date     4 June 1696
Birth Place     Anne Arundel Circuit of The Methodist Episcopal Church, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Christening Date     July 1696
Christening Age     0
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Father's Name     Edward Rumney
Mother's Name     Elinor
FHL Film     13281

Record ID     4738::20365
Name     Mary Rumney
Spouse's Name     Daniel Rawlins
Marriage Date     12 July 1716
Marriage County     Anne Arundel

BIRTH     unknown
DEATH     20 Oct 1718
Rumney, Edward
Burial: Oct. 22, 1718
Source: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (All Hallow's Protestant Episcopal Church Collection) Parish Register 1700-1724, p. 16 [MSA SC 2458 M 221]
BURIAL     All Hallows Chapel Cemetery, Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Created by: Susanna Parrish Gullickson
Added: 25 Nov 2013
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 120824186.⁴

Record ID     2565::60320
Record Page     Link
Name     Edward Rumney
Gender     Male
Birth Place     Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Christening Date     1694
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Mother's Name     Elinor Rumney
FHL Film     13281

Record ID     2565::60320
Name     Edward Rumney
Gender     Male
Birth Place     Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Christening Date     1694
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Mother's Name     Elinor Rumney
FHL Film     13281

Record ID     2565::60313
Name     Edward Rumney
Gender     Male
Birth Place     Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Christening Date     7 August 1708
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Father's Name     Edward Rumney
Mother's Name     Elenor
FHL Film     13281

Record ID     3552::10906083
Name     Edward Rumney
State     MD
County     Anne Arundel County
Township     Middle Neck
Year     1735
Page     053
Database     MD Early Census Index

Record ID     9063::27405
Name     Edward Rumney
Residence Date     26 July 1740
Residence Place     Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Death Year     1746
Occupation     Earthenward mfg.

Record ID     2565::60312
Name     Kendreck Rumney
Gender     Male
Birth Date     5 November 1699
Birth Place     Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Christening Date     December 1699
Christening Age     0
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Father's Name     Edward Rumney
Mother's Name     Elinor
FHL Film     13281

Record ID     2565::49468
Name     Kendrick Rumney
Gender     Male
Birth Date     5 November 1699
Birth Place     Saint Anne's Parish, Annapolis, Maryland
Christening Date     December 1699
Christening Age     0
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Father's Name     Edward Rumney
Mother's Name     Elinor
FHL Film     13281

Record ID     2565::64731
Name     Elinor Rumney
Gender     Female
Birth Date     15 December 1704
Birth Place     Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Christening Date     May 1705
Christening Age     0
Christening Place     Saint Annes Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Father's Name     Edward Rumney
Mother's Name     Elinor
FHL Film     13281