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mary elizabeth pittman rawls

cindyv7 — 2012-05-22 19:20:29Z

i am looking for information on her. she would be my great great grandmother from louisanna. only saw her one time when i was a child before she died. my great grandmothers name was wilma rawls adcox ..

Re: Rawls and Ross

southboy870 — 2012-03-17 16:29:46Z

I have been told that I have some family members that spelled Rawls Ross but my roots come from South Carolina & Bossier Parish, Louisiana

Re: B.F. Rawls in Florida b. 1868

kenjohnson57 — 2012-03-08 22:54:50Z

Sorry, but my research is in Escambia County - Pensacola area. I hope you have success in your work.

Ken

Re: B.F. Rawls in Florida b. 1868

asistrunk7 — 2012-03-08 14:36:45Z

All that I know about him is that he lived in Wildwood in 1900. My grandfather, his son, always said that he (son) was born in Williston, Levy County, but I have found no records of them there in 1898. There are a lot of Rawls in that area, though.

That is all that I know. I have even wondered if perhas his mother was widowed young or perhaps was not married. My grandfather said his father never really had much to do with the rest of his family, and frankly neither did my grandfather.

Thanks for any help, as this is the last missing link in my research.

Re: B.F. Rawls in Florida b. 1868

kenjohnson57 — 2012-03-08 14:07:15Z

Andy:

How about giving us a little more info. Like what county/ies in Florida, his wife, his children, his death, etc. I don't recognize the name, but he may be the son of one of the Rawls I am researching.

Thanks,
Ken

Re: B.F. Rawls in Florida b. 1868

sherrihappy99 — 2012-03-07 21:10:30Z

Hi Andy
Currently I have no info. on your relative, however if I run across any info. I will email it to you.
Thanks
Sherri

B.F. Rawls in Florida b. 1868

asistrunk7 — 2012-03-05 00:13:41Z

He is my great grandfather, and I can find nothing on him before 1900 or who his parents were. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Andy Sistrunk

H. C. Rawls killed in train wreck, dec 1909

Not_A_Relative — 2012-02-21 20:45:06Z

http://www3.gendisasters.com/georgia/19778/harris-city-ga-tr...

Will of Frances Rawls, 1720 - 1789, Beaufort County, North Carolina

btb04 — 2011-11-10 03:52:40Z

Francis Rawls Will Transcription and Source
Posted by: Mariann Brownson November 9, 2011

For those whose line comes from Francis Rawls, 1710/20 - 1789, Beaufort and Martin County, North Carolina, here is my transcription and online resource where you can view the holographic will. I have added a few commas to make it more understandable and any additions or explanations are in [brackets].

Source: North Carolina Probate Records, 1735-1970, Beaufort, Wills, 1820-1867, Vol. E, Image 12 from

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-194-405668-1-29?cc=...

WILL OF FRANCES RAWLS

In the name of god amen I Francis Rawls of Martin County in the State of North Carolina Being Low in helth [health], But of perfect mind & memory & Calling to mind the mortality of my Body and that is [it] is apointed [appointed] for all men once to Die, I first Recommend my Sole into the hands of almighty god that gave it and my body to the Earth to be buried at the Discretion of my Exectters [Executors], and as for the portion of goods that it hath pleased god to hand me in this Life, I give as follows

first I [here was first written "give", crossed out] Lend to my beloved Wife Sarah Rawls the use of my plantation on porters Creek in Burfort [Beaufort] County During her natural Life or Widdowhood, and after her Death or marriage the Sd [said = same] plantation and Land there unto belonging, I give to my Daughter Easter Rawls

Item I leave my Riding horse to be Sold to Discharge my Just Debts, if any there be, and if not, in the same manner as my plantation

Item I give to my wife Sarah Rawls my working plow and all my hogs and all my Crops now on the ground

Item I give to my son James Rawls one Larg[e] pot---

Item I Lend to my beloved wife one feather bed and furniture-----During her Life or Widdowhood, and after to my Daughter Easter Rawls;
all the Reazidue [Residue = remainder] of my Estate I leave to my wife Sarah Rawls During her Life or widdowhood, and at the Day of her Death or marriage, to be Equally Divided between my three Sons Joshua Rawls and William Rawls and Jesse Rawls---

I likewise apoint my Son Joshua Rawls and my wife Sarah Rawls my [w]hole and Sole Excuttor [Executor] and Exectuttorix [Executrix], to this my Last will and testament, in witness thereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this twentieth Day of October one thousand Seven hundred & Eighty Nine.

Tst [Attest = Witness]

John Kennady Frances Rawls his mark
Dennis Kennady

[Note: in the posting Francis's signature should appears separately to the right side, but this format takes away the space I tried to put in.]

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-10-31 05:07:37Z

Denise, great to get get the letters, THAT SILAS RAWLS was a JR. Son of the SILAS that lived in ARKANSAS. SILAS & ELIZABETH RAWLS had two sons SILAS JR. & DANIEL, DANIEL got ALRFED & ROSE, So appantly SILAS M. RAWLS son of DANIEL Ended up with your ancesters. SILAS M. RAWLS and wife moved from ST. MARY, PARISH to BASTROP CO., TEXAS. It looks like they all moved to TEXAS at the same time.

again THANK YOU
BOBBY RAWLS, BIG SPRING, TEXAS

Re: Silas Rawls

denisealexander2 — 2011-10-30 17:33:21Z

Hi Bobby. I don't have access to the actual documents. Here are the letters contents. Everything in this post was published in the (New Orleans, LA) Southwestern Christian Advocate, which covered the news of the African Methodist Episcopal & Colored Methodist Episcopal Chruches, primarily in LA, TX, MS, and AL (although some other states, too, with less regularity).

June 28, 1877:

My people lived near Franklin, St. Mary's Parish, Louisiana, and belonged mostly to Silas Rawls. Father was named Alfred and mother Rosetta. My sister Celia had three children named Henry, Ben and Rose, and sister Phillis had one child named Lucretia. Address Mrs. P.M. Carmichael, West Point, Fayette Co., Texas.

April 12, 1888:

MR. EDITOR - I desire to inquire for two sisters, their names were Celia and Phillis; Sillis Ralles was the man's name to whom they belonged before the war. We lived in Louisiana about eighteen miles from Franklin, I think in St. Mary's parish. Our father and mother's names were Alfred and Rose, and belonged to the same man, but was brought to Texas sometime in the early part of 1850, or '52. Those two sisters had four children, Celia had three and Phillis had one, when mother and father were brought away. Celia had a boy by the name of Ben, and one named Henry, and a girl Rossetta. Phillis' daughter was named Lucretia. There were eight brothers and sisters of us, besides Celia and Phillis; named as follows: Precilla, Matt, Margaret, Banton, Stuart, Henderson, and Violet. My name is Pumelo, I am the youngest of the children. The man's name who brought us to Texas was Mr. Wheat. He brought father, mother, and seven children to Texas, for Silas Ralles. They settled in Bastrop, Texas. Any information as to their whereabouts will be thankfully received. Address me at West Point, Fayette co., Texas, Pumelo Carmichael, or Mrs. P.M. Carmichael.

Pumelo Carmichael was my great-great-great grandmother.

I hope this is helpful-sorry for the delay.

~Denise

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-10-18 05:05:28Z

I THANK YOU VERY-VERY MUCH. I appreciate any and all I get and try to respond in kind.

Bobby

Re: Silas Rawls

denisealexander2 — 2011-10-17 17:03:37Z

Hi Bobby. I am so happy you contacted me. The address I had for you was no longer working. I will send the letters today.

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-10-16 06:14:03Z

Denise, I would really like copies of the letters concerning my Rawls family, I will reimberse and pay for any costs involved.

Many thanks
Bobby Rawls
100 N. Cottonwood
Big Spring, Texas 79720-1769
{432}270-0076

brrawls@suddenlink.net

Rawls: Francis, James, Reddick : Wills and Birthdate

btb04 — 2011-10-12 20:38:49Z

Does anyone have a copy of the will of Francis Rawls (say 1730 - 1789) filed in Beaufort Co, NC and probated in Martin Co, NC?

Does anyone have a copy of the will of James Rawls (? - 1819) son of Francis, filed in Hamilton Co, IL and possibly in Martin Co, NC?

Does anyone have a proof of the birthdate of Reddick Rawls , either 1790 or 1800? Died in Hamilton Co, IL; son of James.

Thanks for your help.

Looking for info for Robert Rawls Bday 5/11/41 - Death 11/1/77

robinrkirkey — 2011-10-11 22:45:27Z

I'm looking for any information on a man:

Robert P Rawls that was born May 11, 1941 and Died 11/1/1977.
From my understand and one point in his life he worked in a rodeo, rode bulls i believe not real sure. He may have been injured from a bull i think i was told he had a plate in his head.

If anyone may possible know anything about this man, if you could contact me i would really appreciate it.

I don't know much more about him, i don't know any family members, don't know what he died from, don't know if we got married, had any kids, well except me that he may not have been aware of.

robinrkirkey@aol.com

Rawls / Rawles of Dorset

rural46 — 2011-10-03 18:32:09Z

Those searching these message boards for details of the Rawls or Rawles families (and variations) from Dorset, England or the Barnes family of Pembroke Dock, Wales should ignore any previous contact information at auracom.com and now see the newly created web site here on RootsWeb at http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rawlsofdorset... where they will find extensive information on these families and the new contact information.

Don Rawls

RAWLS Robert E - Vietnam Wall section 2E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-09-22 11:42:31Z

RAWLS Robert E - Vietnam Wall section 2E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,447 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Rawls and Ross

aaaaaross — 2011-08-30 20:48:49Z

I am trying to find out about how this all happened also. I have a little bit of information but seeking to find more.hope to hear from you.

Re: the last name RAWLS changed to ROSS

aaaaaross — 2011-08-30 20:45:50Z

may have just a little information, looking for the same information. Hope to hear from you.

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-08-08 14:25:17Z

you can send copies of the letters to:
Bobby Rawls
100 N. Cottonwood
Big Spring, Texas 79720-1769
{432}270-0076
brrawls@suddenlink.net

Descendents of Benjamin Rawles

VirginiaJane — 2011-07-31 22:11:34Z

I'm a descendent of Benjamin Rawles who migrated to what was then Marion County, Mississippi (now Forrest County) from Barnwell District, South Carolina in the early 1800's. He came to Mississippi with several brothers who settled at various places. He was born in Wilmington District, NC and was married to Elizabeth Knight or Murfee. There have been previous posts about my ancestor, but I haven't seen anything that gets the line out of this country. Has anyone had any luck with that?

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-31 05:48:32Z

I thank you very much, I appreciate any and all documentation I can get.

Bobby

Re: Silas Rawls

denisealexander2 — 2011-07-31 00:06:21Z

Thank you so much for your help. I am not upset in any way! The information you have uncovered is very helpful and appreciated. I will still send you the letters. Thanks again!

Re: RAWLS, FREEMAN ,MCCALL, COTTON

brucenrawls — 2011-07-29 15:54:14Z

I think her father was William Rawls, he was an early settler in Norther Fl, Gadsden county and later Leon county. He was a Rev. War vet. and had serve in the war in place of his father, John Rawls. Most of his children were born in GA and moved to FL around 1820, her brothers were Seaborn and Labon, there may have been another brother and I think his name was John. I do not have my records handy at this time.

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-23 01:12:40Z

hope I haven't upset you any, and I hope I helped you some

Re: THELMA KATHALEEN RAWLS

muffinegelston — 2011-07-18 17:59:40Z

I don't have a lot of information. Supposedly born in NC Mar 2, 1921. Died in Parkersburg, WV 13 Feb 1984. Married to Harold Wade Watkins in WV in 1944. Can't seem to find any records in NC at all. The one in GA won't match because she wasn't born until 1921. Thanks for your help. Any suggestions as to where I might look? Thanks.

Re: THELMA KATHALEEN RAWLS

cydrawls — 2011-07-18 16:50:55Z

Approximate Dates?? Location?? I found a Thelma in Georgia in the 1920 and 1930 census with Joe and Ella as parents... ?

THELMA KATHALEEN RAWLS

muffinegelston — 2011-07-18 16:23:28Z

Am searching for this lady. Her parents were Joseph Raleigh Rawls and Adell Marshburn. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Re: Looking for relations to Larkin Rawls, Teague-Fairfield, Texas

sherrihappy99 — 2011-07-17 22:43:13Z

Hi I would be happy to exchange info. on the Rawls fam.
My grt grt grd mother was Harriet Freeman. Her parents were Job Freeman 1800-1867 Screven Georgia-Leon Co. Florida. He was married to Rebecca Rawls 1803-1855. Job Freeman was the Overseerer of El Destino Plantation. Rebeccal Rawls family trace back to Germantown.

Re: Looking for relations to Larkin Rawls, Teague-Fairfield, Texas

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-16 04:47:57Z

I will try contacting you on my days off which are tuesday thru friday. if I had your number I'd call you, mine is (432)
270-0076

Re: Looking for relations to Larkin Rawls, Teague-Fairfield, Texas

ShannonRawls65 — 2011-07-14 12:15:40Z

Bobby,
So nice of you to respond! I personally have very little information... Basically things that have been shared with me over the years by family members. My sister Angie, however, has numerous photos, and a few bits of correspondence that belonged to my grandparents. We would all love to know more (speaking for myself, my brother Paul, cousins Sharon, LaVerne, and Georgia, as well). I believe that you may have corresponded with my mother, Betty, many years ago about all of this.
Please feel free to email me at srawls65@aol.com.

Thanks!

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-12 13:45:28Z

this is what I found in my records:

7th of september 1816
SILAS RAWLS, SR. sells to his son DANIEL RAWLS 5 Negro slaves {to wit} STEPHEN, SILVE, ROSE, BENJAMIN and CADAR.
This in CLARK CO., ARKANSAS.

Then SILAS RAWLS, SR. dies about 1818-1821

Then this, which will help you alot:

9th of January 1823
ELIZABETH RAWLS marries BENJAMIN CLARK
They have an agreement between them and this from the same day.

ELIZABETH ROLLS {RAWLS} on the one part and DANIEL ROWLS and SYLAS ROWLS on the other part. Division of a family of Negroe slaves:
ELIZABETH got SYLVA, BENJAMIN and GREEN
DANIEL got STEPHEN, ROSE, and ALFORD
SILAS got TONEY, PHILLIS and PETER

So REV. DANIEL RAWLS {My 3rd great-grandfather} got ALFORD & ROSE.

In 1831 DANIEL RAWLS moved to ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA where ho had a Plantation. In 1852 he sold the plantation and moved to KENDALL CO., TEXAS bringing 50 slaves with him from LOUISIANA.

RAWLS CREEK west of KENDALIA, TX. runs through his old property and is named for him. DANIEL died in 1862 leaving slaves in his will, I will see if I can find out more.

Bobby Rawls
{432}270-0076

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-11 04:39:30Z

well I may be able to help you, ST. MARY Parish is where my ancester lived,The only SILAS RAWLS that made it there was a brother to my 2nd great-grandfather Elijah B. RAWLS, Silas M. RAWLS moved to BASTROP CO., TX.

There was a Black family with the father SILAS RAWLS in Bossier Parish, Louisiana in the 1850's to 80's, perhaps they tie in to your family.

I would really be interested in the letter or any other info. you will share, I in turn will share with you.

SILAS RAWLS, SR. {my 4th great-grandfather owned 9 slaves in LAFAYETTE, CLARK, HEMPSTEAD Counties, ARKANSAS} I will get the names associated with him there, SILAS RAWLS, SR. died in CLARK CO., AR. about 1818-21.

Bobby Rawls
{432}270-0076

Re: Silas Rawls

denisealexander2 — 2011-07-10 23:32:42Z

Thank you for your reply. The information I got came directly from a letter written by my ggggrandmother who was looking for her brothers and sisters. In the letter she says that Silas Rawls owned her family in St. Marys Parish, LA. She also states that a man named Mr. Wheat brought Alfred and Rose (her parents) to TX. The area would have been Fayette County, TX. Their last name was Jackson. One census reports Alfred being born in VA. That's all the info. I have.

Re: Looking for relations to Larkin Rawls, Teague-Fairfield, Texas

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-10 13:30:37Z

I am Bobby Rawls, I collect info. on any and all Rawls as well as pictures. I would love to exchange pics and info.

your line of RAWLS comes from the German branch of JOHANNAS RAHL of LEXINGTON CO., SC.

Re: BENDER BRINSON RAWLS JR./LEWIS FAMILY OF NC

bellofcharleston_5 — 2011-07-10 13:28:31Z

thanks for reply; in the mean time I have found most of the needed info..I really was looking for more info on the Lewis family which he was born into..did find a relative in the search

Re: BENDER BRINSON RAWLS JR./LEWIS FAMILY OF NC

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-10 13:15:41Z

I have info. on the family tho not related.
Bobby Rawls, Big Spring, Texas

Re: Silas Rawls

rawlsfamily1 — 2011-07-10 13:12:35Z

where did they come from and where in Texas did they come to? my ancester was named Silas Rawls but he never came to Texas, he died in Arkansas, his son Daniel did come to Texas tho.

Re: Covington, Alabama Rawls Descendants

camel9 — 2011-06-23 03:07:45Z

Nice idea. Ida Josephine Rawls of Covington County is my GGrandmother. Now if I can figure out how to use facebook

Allen Godwin

Silas Rawls

dcalexander1 — 2011-05-06 02:29:27Z

I have recently found out that my gggg-grandparents were owned by Silas Rawls. Does anyone have information regarding Silas, his family and/or his plantation? My ancestors names were Alfred and Rose (Rosetta) Jackson. Their children were Phyllis, Celia, Prescilla, Matt, Margaret, Banton, Stuart, Henderson, and Violet. I even know that a man named Mr. Wheat brought Alfred and Rose to Texas near 1850 where they eventually had my ggg-grandmother Pumelo and died. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Covington, Alabama Rawls Descendants

ammerlino — 2011-04-05 23:43:11Z

I created a facebook for those looking to collaberate on this group. Please join if you have Rawls ancestors, or Rawls relations that passed through this area.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rawls-Genealogy-Covington-C...

Re: Bessie Inez Rawls

CaroleBemke74 — 2011-04-02 15:45:42Z

Hi My family is also Rawls. I have an Inez Matlock Lindsay Rawls. Married Earl Rawls, Jan.29,1953. She was born Sept. 23, 1911 and died Mar. 26, 1992 at age 81. At a family reunion I remember someone saying she had earlier children.She could possibly be yours as the Inez Rawls name is close. Her SS# is 413-54-0249 for more info. Let me know. Thanks, Carole

RAWLS, FREEMAN ,MCCALL, COTTON

sherrihappy99 — 2011-03-29 00:23:34Z

Does anyone have info on a Rebecca Rawls 1803 Georgia-1855 Leon Co. Florida she was married to Job Freeman? Her parents were John Rawls and Francis McCall.

Re: Bessie Inez Rawls

sunshine76670 — 2011-03-27 21:29:44Z

I am actually trying to find Judith Anne Nelson married name Harvielle. I found out she lives in Phoenix, AZ. I have just written a letter and waiting on reply. Her mother, Bessie Inez Rawls married my father, Charles E Nelson in 1932 in Las Vegas or Phoenix, AZ. From the pictures I have, I think it was Arizona. I was just wanting family information on the Rawls. I copied all you have on the internet. I was looking for Bessie Inez death date. And where she is buried.

John Charnel Rawls Marriage bond image

cydrawls — 2011-03-20 23:12:01Z

Hi All,
Our cousin Cherree went all the way to Mississippi to get a copy of our John and Lucy's Marriage bond!!! I have been trying to get a copy for years!!!!!
The original transcription I received was missing the very bottom part information... and it turns out it was pretty important information. Isaac Powers performed the wedding ceremony on August 26th 1830. The same Isaac Powers that was married to Robert Throckmorton's widow Sarah Burney... hmmmmmm.. So the correct Wedding date is the 26th of August 1830. And we have a more solid lead on Lucy's parentage.... I have attached a copy of the certificate to the message board post... open for comment
I have also updated the Rawls web page. www.cydrawls.com
(for those of you with the Redwine link as well I also got the will for Jesse M. Redwine it is all on the updated REDWINE page!)
~ Cyd Rawls

RAWLS William L 1885 1951

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2011-03-10 11:48:12Z

RAWLS William L 1885 1951

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Valley View Cemetery, Cooke Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,781 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Cooke), cemetery(ValleyView) and Surname.
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RAWLS Toye E 1981 1972

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2011-03-08 16:00:02Z

RAWLS Toye E 1981 1972

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Valley View Cemetery, Cooke Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,781 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Cooke), cemetery(ValleyView) and Surname.
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RAWLS Leldon 1911 1969

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2011-03-06 14:32:41Z

RAWLS Leldon 1911 1969

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Valley View Cemetery, Cooke Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,396 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Cooke), cemetery(ValleyView) and Surname.
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BENDER BRINSON RAWLS JR./LEWIS FAMILY OF NC

bellofcharleston_5 — 2011-03-06 01:20:56Z

I am searching for the family of Bender Rawls son of Walter Coleman Lewis;
Belle Lewis Davenport was sister to Bender Rawls; Belle was my aunt by marriage she was wife of Guilford Davenport; they lived in Charleston, SC..I have the photos from they home and would like to share them with your family;
Thanks
Carole