Descendants of Peter Rawlings

Descendants of Peter Rawlings

Generation No. 1

1. PETER¹ RAWLINGS was born Bef. 1683.

Notes for PETER RAWLINGS:

Listed on 1704 Rent Rolls of King & Queen Co VA.

Not sure about these children, but Jeremiah seems reasonable. Caroline Co was formed from K&Q Co and Jeremiah named his son Peter. Also both "son" Peter and "son" Jeremiah named one son Albin, the only two I have found. Also Felix Earle Luck sent me this from the Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex Co., VA: "Under 1682 is: '40 Jeremiah ye son of Peter and Eliza Rawlings of New Kent County baptized p. Mr Pead 67u of Aprill 1690'

Children of PETER RAWLINGS are:

2. i. JEREMIAH² RAWLINGS, b. Bef. 1711; d. Bet. May 10, 1804 - May 13, 1806, Caroline Co., VA.

3. ii. PETER RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1720 - 1730; d. October 18, 1800, Campbell Co VA.

Generation No. 2

2. JEREMIAH² RAWLINGS (PETER¹) was born Bef. 1711, and died Bet. May 10, 1804 - May 13, 1806 in Caroline Co., VA.

Notes for JEREMIAH RAWLINGS:

I would guess this Jerimiah is the son of Peter that appeared on the 1704 tax rolls for King and Queen Co from which Caroline Co was formed.

On VA Tax Payers List 1782-1787 from Caroline Co (possibly it is his son, but not likely). There is also a John and a Samuel on the list from Caroline Co.

RFHA Mar 1989, p.9. Will of Jeremiah given.

RFHA Dec 1993 p.47 from Felix Earle Luck, PO Box 506, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878.

Taken from "Colonial Caroline" by T.E. Campbell

1732 - Carolina Jurors - Jeremiah Rawlins, one panel.

Taken from Justices of the Peace in Colonial Carloine (1758-1772)"

Jeremiah Rawlins

Taken from "Virginia Taxpayers, Caroline Co. - 1783" by Augusta B. Fothergill.

Jeremiah Rawlins, 15 slaves

John Rawlins, 4 slaves

Samuel Rawlins, 8 slaves

RFHA Mar 1989, p.9 also gives other Rawlings in Carloine Co., VA

Court Papers. Folder 3 Ended Papers R,1807. Marshall Rollins is paid for rebuilding Rollin's Upper Bridge.

Legislative Papers

Removed 1801 - Richard Rawlings to King George Co.

Likely the Richard who died in King George Co in 1803. He had a son Samuel so that might also explain the Samuel above.

Slaves - Archibauld Branscom, Mrs. Eliza Rollins and Miss Elizabeth Ciff all have slaves about 89 years old who should not be taxed. 10 July 1833.

A guess is that Jeremiah had a first family in the 1730s that may have included sons Richard and John and Richard had Samuel and perhaps John had Marshall.

Children of JEREMIAH RAWLINGS are:

4. i. PETER³ RAWLINGS, b. Abt. 1760, Caroline Co., VA; d. April 15, 1793, Spotsylvania Co., VA.

ii. JEREMIAH RAWLINGS, b. Abt. 1762, Caroline Co., VA; d. Bef. July 10, 1810.

5. iii. WILLIAM RAWLINGS, b. Abt. 1762, Caroline Co., VA; d. August 02, 1836, Franklin Co., TN.

iv. HENRY RAWLINGS, b. Abt. 1768, Caroline Co., VA; m. LUCY ?.

Notes for HENRY RAWLINGS:

RFHA Mar 1989, p.9. Henry had left Caroline Co before 10 July 1810 and after June 1808. Will of Jeremiah given and Henry was an Executor.

RFHA June 1996 p.22.

Query LeJuan DeBarieris 813 Holton, Ballaire, TX 77401.

Does anyone know of this family, originating in VA from Henry Rawlings, b. 1767, md. Lucy (b. 1776 in VA?). Perhaps his 3 sons were James B. b. 1794 in VA and md. Kizziah Blanks, b. 1804 in either Alabama or MS. And James E. Rawlings, b. 1817 in VA, md (1) Sarah E. b. 1828 in AL, and (2) Lucinda Nichols, b. 1842 in MS. And Wm R or H. b. 1812 in VA, md Ellen, b. 1822 in Al. No further info on Wm. James B's children were Wm, Elizabeth, Franklin, George, Jefferson, Hinchey, Martha, Susan V. and Emmy, all b between 1826 and 1846 in either MS or AL. James E.'s children by his first wife were Nancy E., Hartwell, Jesse I., James B. James E's children by his 2nd wife were Wm, Aarah and Susan. Some of these families moved to TX. Any info would be appreciated.

Estate Papers

Jeremiah Rawlings died, and Henry Rawlings was his executor with William Guy as security. William Guy has now died and his widow, Frances Guy, and his son, Henry Guy, are suing Henry Rawlings to prevent him from moving out of the state before Jeremiah Rawlings' estate is setled.

v. ALBIN RAWLINGS, b. Abt. 1770; d. Bef. May 1807, Caroline Co., VA.

Notes for ALBIN RAWLINGS:

Left no children

Caroline Co., VA Chancery Suits, Box 13, SU Folder #1, Frances Guy states that William Guy died before May 1807 and Alben Rawlings, who held one of the payment for the land, died before May 1807. 1 Oct 1810.

6. vi. GEORGE RAWLINGS, b. Abt. 1772; d. Abt. 1803.

3. PETER² RAWLINGS (PETER¹) was born Bet. 1720 - 1730, and died October 18, 1800 in Campbell Co VA¹. He married MARY EARLY NEE WATSON April 23, 1761 in Lunenburg Co, Va², daughter of MATTHEW WATSON and ELIZABETH.

Notes for PETER RAWLINGS:

VIRGINIA 1704 Rent Rolls

Who is this Peter? To old to be our Peter, but could be his father.

Alphabetical Rent Roll of Virginia 1704/05

Rohings Wm Surry County, 1704 (is this Wm son of Roger Rawlings?)

Rolling George Surry County, 1704 (likely Gregory III)

Rollings Peter King & Queen County, 1704

Rowling Jno Surry County, 1704 (likely John III)

Perhaps our Peter is the son of the King&Queen Co Peter listed there in 1704.

From: White81429

To: rcb@cypress.com

cwh, 1704 VA for Rawlings---

Rohings Wm {Rawling??} Surry County, 1704

Rolling George{Rawlings} Surry County, 1704

Rawlett Peter{Rawleigh?} Henrico County, 1705

Peter was on the Lunenburg 1749 Tithables.

SUNLIGHT ON THE SOUTHSIDE Transcribed by Thomas Walter Duda

Lunnenburg Co Part 3 "A List of Tithes for June 10th, 1749" Taken by L. Bacon

Peter Rollins

Jno. Phips

Jos. Miner ................................. 7

Peter probably had a first marriage before Mary Early nee Watson. His children Nancy and Martha were probably from that marriage since they are not listed as children of Mary Early Watson Rawlings in the will of her mother Elizabeth, Charlotte Co WB 1:431a.

1759: Lunenburg VA Land Patents 1746-1916 34-315 399a May 12, 1759 to Richard Palmer on NS Roanoke R. Neighbors are RAWLINGS and John Clemmons. (Is this John's land or Peter's?).

He bought land on Cubb Creek in Charlotte in Nov 1760.

Lunenburg Deed Bk 6 pg 262. Nov 1760 from James Logan of L, to PETER RAWLINS of L, for 137 punds, about 210 acres in L on the South Side of Cubb Creek and bounded by Turkey Cock Cr. Signed: James Logan. Wit: William Rutherford, John McNess, Thomas Paulet. Recorded Nov 4, 1760.

Lunenburg Co. Marriage Book by Vogt

Rawlins, Peter and Mary Early 23 Apr 1761; widow b- Mathew Watson

Pg 214. Jan 25, 1762 from John Logan of L, to PETER RAWLINS of L, for 50 pounds, a certain tract of land in L on Cubb Creek, about 190 acres bounded by [trees]. Signed - John Logan. Wit - none. Recorded Apr 6, 1762.

Bk 9 pg 158. Jun 7, 1763. Witnessed deed from Robert Weakley and Thomas Word of L, to John White of L for land on Cubb Creek bounded by Williams Creek, John Holt,, Mill Pond, Randolph's line, Robert Weakley's and Thomas Word's patent line, Grimes, Terry on Cubb Creek, Ferry. Wit: PETER RAWLINS. Other Witnesses - Wm Terrell Mills, Saml White, Rob. Price, Elisha White, Nathl Williams.

Lunenburg Will Bk 2 pg 184. Will. Sep 13, 1763. Matthew Campbell of L. Leg - son John, dau Salle, other children not named when they are of age. Ex: Wm Rutherford, John Holt, and Peter Rawlins. WP Oct 13, 1763.

Bk 9 pg 273. Oct 13, 1763 from John Watson of Louisa County, to John Clarke of L, for 40 pounds, 271 acres in L & bounded by Kennon's and Rutherford's corner, Richard Adams, Mathew Watson. Signed - John Watson. Wit - Jas Taylor, John Holt, PETER RAWLINS, William Rutherford. Recorded Oct 13, 1763.

Bk 9 pg 354. Feb 9, 1764 from William Rutherford of Bedford Co, to PETER RAWLINS of L, for 66 pounds, 100 acres in L on the branches of Cubb Creek and bounded by [trees]. Signed - Wm Rutherford. Wit - none

PETER AND WILLIAM TOGETHER

Lunenburg Will Bk 2 Pg 210. An account of sales of the estate of Matthew Campbell dec'd Oct 19, 1763. Purchasers were: Wm Rutherford, Josias East Sarah Campbell, Wm Flemen Cock, James East, Collier Barksdale, Jos Davis, John Holt, James Mitchell, Rich'd Gideon, James Gideon, Wm Edwards, Alex'r _erryhill, Sam'l Allin, PETER RAWLINS, John Caldwell, Robt Templeton, John Brent, Wm Price, Josias Campbell, Wm Hazlewood, WILLIAM RAWLINS, Wm Weatherford, Geo Welch, Joh__udgeon, Henry Barnes, Burwell Voden, Gidion Thomas, Richard _udgeon, John White, Arthur Slayton. Rec: Feb 9, 1764.

Charlotte Co Deed Book 1: pg 49. 04 July 1765. John Clark of C to Wm Price of C 50 pounds, 254 acres on both sides of Louse Creek. .. on Kennon's line. Wit: Elisha White, John White, Martha White, Bartlet Green, PETER RAWLINS, Rob Williams. Rec: 5 Aug 1765. Right of dower relinquished by Mary, wife of John Clark.

Lunenburg Will Bk 2, pag 184. Will of Matthew Campbell. Wife evidently deceased. Son - John Campbell. Daughter - Salle Campbell. Indicates other children but not named. Exr: Wm Rutherford, John Holt, and Peter Rawlings. Wit: Wm Rutherford,PETER RAWLINS, John Holt and Peter MacCown.

Charlotte Co Deed Book 2 pg 484. 18 June 1771. John Thomas of Cornwall Parish Charlotte Co. to PETER RAWLINS and John Lindsay of same. Thomas is indebted to RAWLINS for 7 pounds/10 shillings and to Lindsay for 8 pounds. For the debts Thomas agrees to deliver 2 saddles, 1 horse, etc. Wit: George Given, William Rose Rec: 5 Aug 1771 (deed of trust).

Halifax Co Will Bk 1 entry 14 John Phillips, June Court 1773, Accounts Current Radford Maxey, Exr. Names mentioned. Wm Drew, Wm. Edwards, Tho McMahon, Peter Hudson, Wm Stokes, Wm Owen, PETER RAWLINS, Mat Marable Bond Assd. by Wm Drew, Clement Read, Rob. Mann, Alexander LeGrand, Wm Hunt, Robert Hastie, Wm Tebbs, Tarlton East, John Logan, George Watkens, George Currie, B. Waller, Wm Spraggins, Joseph Holmes, Hampton Wade, John Dickenson, Matthew Cabbiness, James Maccraw, Wm Russell, Wm Wilkinson and Anne his wife, W. Coles, D. Hunts, Richard Blanks, Wm Williams, John Hite, Wm Spraggins, Mat Marable, Wm Drew, John Dickenson, Duncan Smith, Daniel Hudson, Christopher Loving, John Fuqua, Leonard Ward, Robert Cobbs, Richard Dudgion, Samuel Comer, Radford Maxey, John Dickeson, David Hunt, Walter Coles, Isaac Coles. Returned: 17 June 1773.

Only source of where Rawlings lived in Lunenburg (could be Peter or widow of John)

Lunenburg Co VA Land Patents 1746-1916 TLC

34-315 399a 5/12/1759

Richard Palmer

ns Roanoke R.

Rawlings; John Clemmons

1773: He sold the land to Mathew Watson (brother in law or father in law) to pay a debt, but says he gets it back if he pays back the debt.

Charlotte Co Deed Book 3 pg 528. Aug 9, 1775 from John Holt and Edith, his wife, of C, to John Hook, merchant, for 289 Pounds 6 shillings and 8 pence, 400 acres in C on Rough Cr, where John Holt now lives, and bounded by Williams Cr, the side of the mill pond. Signed: John Holt. Wit: Benjamin Rice, Joseph Holt, PETER RAWLINS, Wm Wmith. Reac: Sep 4, 1775.

Charlotte Co VA-- 3-589: 5 Dec. 1775, Peter Rawlins of Charlotte Co. VA to William Duncan of Mecklenburg Co., #179 which Rawlins owes Duncan + 5 shillings, 600 acres in Charlotte Co. on Cubb Creek, being the land where Rawlins now lives, and is adj. Matthew Watson's, Samuel White, William Smith, & others, upon trust that Duncan shall after Apr. 1, 1776, sell the land and premises and out of the money arising from such sale, discharge the debt. /s/ Peter Rawlins. Wit. Perrin Allday, John Lunderman, Benjamin Allday. The deed of trust was recorded May 6, 1776. (pg.78)---see Will Smith as f/o widow m. Richard Hight s/o John & Eleanor

Must have left Charlotte after his first two daughters were married. In 1800 he died in Campbell Co, VA.

Had a first wife (name unknown). Nancy and Martha may be children of first wife because they are not mentioned as grandchildren in Elizabeth Watson's will.

Peter was in Lunenburg in the 1750's as were William and (probably) John. Then he was in Charlotte (next river over) in the 1770's as were William and John

WB 1:200 MATHEW WATSON Jr., will 17 Mar 1778 Prob 7 Dec 1778

Being under the obligation of a Soldier. Mother Elizabeth Watson. Brother William Watson. Sisters Mary Rawlins, Elizabeth Winbush, Sarah Coleman, Judeth Weaver, Lucy Holt, and Anna Jude. Exec brother William Watson, John White Holt. Wit: William Sublet, Thomas Tiller, Edmond Ayres. Security Stephen Coleman. [Mary Rawling is wife of Peter Rawlings after being widowed by an Early. Her sister Lucy md John White Holt.]

WB 1:388 Account Current of estate of Thomas Roberts with William Rawlins admr. Paid

boarding 2 children 3 months. Recorded 1 Jan 1787.

WB 1:431a ELIZABETH WATSON will 7 Apr 1787 Prob 5 July 1790

Daughter Mary Rawlins and her children Lucy, Alban, Fleming and Mary negro Penelope. Daughter Judith Weaver negro Jenny. Granddaughter Martha Holt negro Nancy. Granddaughter Lucy Holt. Granddaughter Lucinda Williams. My children: Elizabeth Barksdale, Sarah Coleman, William Watson and his daughter Elizabeth, Lucy Holt and Anne Jude. Exec Samuel White and Richard Gaines Senr. Wit: James Wimbish, Luke Hazlewood [Mary Rawlins was a Watson then md an Early, then md Peter Rawlins in 1761]

Notes for MARY EARLY NEE WATSON:

WB 1:431a ELIZABETH WATSON will 7 Apr 1787 Prob 5 July 1790

Note that Mary Watson Early Rawlings' sister Sarah md Stephen Coleman bef 1778. How does he fit into the Daniel Coleman family whose son Thompson Coleman md (1834) Sarah Leland Rawlings (b c 1812, Pittsylvania Co) dau of Wm Rawlings and Sarah Brame. And also the Wiley G. Coleman that md (in 1830) Elizabeth Rawlings(b 1805, Brunswick Co) dau of Benjamin Rawlings.

We have a Coleman connection between Peter Rawlings family (Lunenburg, Charlotte, Cambell), the William Rawlings/Sarah Brame family (Caroline/Pittsylvania Co.) and the William Rawlings/Naomi family through son Henry, grson Benjamin, gr-grdau Eliz. (Brunswick Co).

Children of PETER RAWLINGS and MARY WATSON are:

i. NANCY³ RAWLINGS, b. Bef. 1770; m. CHARLES HARRISON, January 02, 1786, Charlotte Co., VA³.

ii. MARTHA RAWLINGS, b. Bef. 1765; m. SMITH MILLNER, August 06, 1781, Charlotte Co., VA⁴.

Notes for SMITH MILLNER:

Charlotte Co marriages of Miller males:

pg 42, 6 Aug 1781. Smith MILLER and Martha Rawlins, dau. Peeter Rawlins. Sur. Lewellen Jones.

pg 160 14 Sep 1791. David MILLER and Elizabeth Tarpley, dau. James Tarpley. Sur. Lewis Hammock. Md 15 Set by Rev. Edward Almond.

pg 194 11 Jan 1793. James MILLER and Frances Carter. Sur. Matthew White. Md 23 Jan by Rev. William Mahon.

pg 405 3 Aug 1807. John MILLER and Polly Gaines, dau. Thomas Gaines. Sur Richard W. Gaines.

Perhaps Smith Milner is related to the Jos. Miner below (way out guess).

SUNLIGHT ON THE SOUTHSIDE Transcribed by Thomas Walter Duda

Lunnenburg Co Part 3 "A List of Tithes for June 10th, 1749" Taken by L. Bacon

Peter Rollins

Jno. Phips

Jos. Miner ................................. 7

iii. LUCY RAWLINGS.

iv. ALBIN RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1762 - 1780.

Notes for ALBIN RAWLINGS:

RFHA June 1997 p.25. There was an Albin Rawlins that arrived at Mount Vernon in early 1798 from Hanover Court House, VA (Mar 20,1798). Became George Washingon's secretary. Unlikely, but not yet ruled out by me.

RFHA Jun 1988 p 3. Same info.

v. FLEMING RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1762 - 1780.

vi. MARY RAWLINGS, b. Bef. 1780.

Notes for MARY RAWLINGS:

RFHA Jun 1997, p. 28. Brunswick Co Marriages: Polly Rawlings md King Patterson, Aug. 25, 1806. Possible?

Generation No. 3

4. PETER³ RAWLINGS (JEREMIAH², PETER¹) was born Abt. 1760 in Caroline Co., VA, and died April 15, 1793 in Spotsylvania Co., VA⁵. He married ANN COLSEN?.

Notes for PETER RAWLINGS:

RFHA Mar 1993, p. 6 Felix Luck, P.O. Box 506, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878.

Spotsylvania Co Wills, WB E (1772-1798) p. 1331, PETER RAWLINGS, died Apr 15, 1793. Will witnessed by James Jones, Thomas Colson. Legatee: wife Ann; sons JOHN and PEYTON RAWLINS. I case of their death, to wife ANN and to Ann Sylse Smith and Lucy Smith.

Deeds from Peter Rawlings of Caroline Co to George Stubblefield of Spotsylvania Co. and wife Sally. Wit: Benjamin Stubblefield, Richard Loury, Peter Dudley. From George Stubblefield of Spotsylvania Co. to Peter Rawlings of Caroline Co. Wit: Benj Stubblefield, Richard Loury and Peter Dudley. (Peter bought land in Spotsylvania Co).

March 1, 1791 - Peter Rawlings and Ann, his wife, of Spotsylvania Co, to Thomas Colson of same Co. To secure the said Colson, to whom said Rawlings is justly indebted in the sum ... the said Rawlings conveys to Colson, tract of land etc No witnesses. March 1, 1791.

Deed Bk P (1797-1800)

Apr 3, 1798 - Thomas Colson of Spotsylvania Co, to Ann Rawlings, widow and her bwo infant children, John and Peyton Rawlings, all of Spotsylvania Co., Deed of Gift. 4 slaves, in trust for the said Ann Rawlingss, until Nov. 1, 1810 (in case she shall so long live), and from and immediately after that period, or after the death of said Ann, then to the aforesaid John and Peyton Rawlings, etc. Mentons "Jeremiah Rawlings Sr. of Caroline Co., grandfaher of said John and Peyton", ec. No witnesses. May 1, 1798.

Sounds like Thomas Colson may be father of Ann and Jeremiah is the father of Peter.

Deed Bk P (1797-1800)

Jun 22, 1798 - Peter Dudley of Spotsylvania Co., Gent., of the first part; Anna Rawlings, widow and relict of Peter Rawlings of same county, of the second part, and Thomas Colson of same county, of the third part. Whereas, there is a marriage intended shortly to be solemnized between the said Peter Dudley and Anna Rawlings, and they both being seized of property, and also both parties having children, said Peter, by his former wife, sundry sons and daughters, and said Anna by her former husband, a daughter Nancy, married to Beckerton Winston, and two sons, John and Peyton, have come to an agreement previous to their marriag to settle and adjust their respective estates as is hereinafter mentioned and declared so as to make proper provision for themselves and the said children. Agreement with Thomas Colson as "trustee", etc. Wit: George Shephed, Joseph Bullock, Wm. Shepherd, Luc D. Owen. July 3, 1798.

Notes for ANN COLSEN?:

Spotsylvania Co, VA, Will Book G, p. 491. Will written Feb. 10, 1809, probated March 5, 1810

Will of Anna Dudley

To my daughter Ann Lyle Winston - one negro man. My son John Hill Rawlins - one negro man, etc. My son Peyton Jones Rawlins - one negro man etc. My son Peter Dudley - one negro woman, etc. Furniture to Lucy, Polly and Susannah Dudley. Husband Peter Dudley, and sons John and Peyton Rawlins, executors. Wit: Joseph Stewart, Joseph Bullock and Wm. Shepherd.

With 2nd husband Peter Dudley, she had a son Peter and perhaps Lucy, Polly and Susannah. All are mentioned in her will, but the girls are not identified as daughters.

Children of PETER RAWLINGS and ANN COLSEN? are:

i. JOHN HILL⁴ RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1780 - 1788.

ii. PEYTON JONES RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1780 - 1788; m. POLLY TAYLOR, June 21, 1810, Caroline Co., VA⁶.

iii. NANCY ANN RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1780 - 1792; m. BECKERTON WINSTON.

Notes for NANCY ANN RAWLINGS:

Nancy is given as one of the children of Peter and Ann by Felix Luck, but she isn't in the Will of her mother Anna Dudley Feb 10, 1809. However, Ann Lyle Winston is in the will. I suspect that Nancy is Nancy Ann or Ann Nancy (or Felix is wrong). I am guessing that her first marriage was to a Lyle and the second to a Winston.

5. WILLIAM³ RAWLINGS (JEREMIAH², PETER¹) was born Abt. 1762 in Caroline Co., VA⁷, and died August 02, 1836 in Franklin Co., TN. He married SARAH BRAME November 27, 1788 in Caroline Co., VA, daughter of MELCHIZIDECK BRAME.

Notes for WILLIAM RAWLINGS:

See RFHA Dec 1993 p48

One source has death June 2, the other Aug 2, 1836.

In Caroline Co to 1803, Halifax Co to 1808, Pittsylvania Co to 1819, Rawlinsburg, Rockingham Co, then Franklin Co TN.

Rev War Pension Apps from Franklin Co, TN compiled by Charles A. Sherrill, privately printed. See RFHA June 1993, p. 12.

William Rawlins S1713 West TN #22076. $20.78 per year, issued Oct 1, 1833.

Testimony: Dec 14, 1832, Bedford Col, TN. Mrs Jamina Light, aged 58 next 28 Nov, states she was born in Louisa Co., Va and raised in Caroline Co., VA. She has heard her uncles, Walter and John Brame, state that William Rawlins served with them in the Revolutionary War.

Rev. Melchizedick Brame, aged 60 next April 20, states he was born and raised in Caroline Co, VA. He has often heard his father and his uncles Walter and John Brame state they served in the same company as Rawlins. He has also heard Paul Carrington, Jr., a judge of the VA District Court, refer to William RAWLINS' service.

Jan 16, 1833, Franklin Co, Tn.

William Rawlins states he was born in Caroline Co, VA, according to the record his father kept in a large family bible. He entered the service under Capt. Joseph Richerson of the Caroline Co militia just after turning 16. About March 1, 1781, he was appointed 2nd Sergeant in Capt Charles Woodfolk's company of militia, and participated in the evacuation of Richmond after the British took Manchester and burned the public warehouses and tobacco. He submits the testimony of Rev. Melchizendick Brame and his sister, Mrs. Jaminm Light.

He lived in Caroline Co until the age of 39, and about 1803 moved to Halifax Co., VA where he lived in Meadsville and at the Court House for five years. In 1808 he removed to Pittsylvania Court House, VA, for eight years. He then removed to Danville, VA, for two years. After that he resided in RAWLINSBURG, Rockingham Co., VA. From there he moved to TN and has resided in Franklin Co for about ten years.

Frances Rawlins states she will be 62 years old next Sept. 20. She was born in King William Co., VA, where she lived until age 12. Her father, Capt. Giles Rains, then moved to Caroline County, VA, in the area where William Rawlins then lived. She has often heard her husband George Rawlins say that he and William Rawlins served together under Col. Matthews.