Descendants of John Rawlings

Descendants of John Rawlings

Generation No. 1

1. JOHN¹ RAWLINGS was born Bef. 1715, and died Bet. March 26 - November, 1747 in Northampton Co., NC. He married ELIZABETH WYCHE Abt. 1729, daughter of WILLIAM WYCHE and JUDITH.

Notes for JOHN RAWLINGS:

I am guessing that this John's dau Lucy was the Lucy that md Frederick McLin in 1760 in Southampton.

According to __Jordan Journal__, by Robert (Bob) Jordan, John Rawlings' will was dated March 26, 1747 and probated at the November court in 1747 [in Northampton Co.], naming daughters as Lucy and Susanna Rawlings and his wife as Hannah Rawlings. Wit: Arthur Harris, William Rawlings, George Jordan Sr., and George Jordan, Jr. Bob states that Lucy Rawlings was the only surviving child of John Rawlings and Elizabeth Wyche. [ I need to find this, the wife doesn't make sense. Should be Elizabeth.]

RFHA Dec 1990 p 4. From the NC Historical and Genealogical Register; Vol. 1, #3 July 1990.

Abstraacts of Wills executed prior to 1760, compiled from the originals in the office of the Sec. of State at Raleigh, NC.

John Rawlins, Northampton Co., March 26, 1747-Nov. Court 1747. Heirs are wife Hannah, dtrs. Susannah and Lucy. Wm. Rawlings a testator. [This is a second reference that the will says "Hannah".]

Northampton Co NC Deeds

DB 1 pg 45. EDWARD JACKSON on N, to Ralph Wilson of N, 10 May 1742 150 pounds, 100 acres on Morratoke river, joining Hosea Tapley, a branch, Gillam's Island, Philip Morris and a botton part of a greater dividend of land granted to Hinch Gillam. Wit: Art Harris, JOHN RAWLINGS, George Morris. Reg. Northampton Co. Nov. Ct. 1742. J. Edwards C. Ct.

DB 1 pg 282. JACOB LITTLE of N to RIVER of JORDAN of N 24 Feb. 1746 100 pounds, 150 acres on south side of the Cypress swamp joining John Gregory, Charles Gregory and a branch, part of a patent to Gabriel Parker for 300 acres 4 Aug. 1741. Wit JOHN RAWLINGS, WILLIAM RAWLINGS. Reg. Northampton Co. Feb Ct. 1746 John Hooker D.C. Ct.

DB 1 pg 291. RIVER OF JORDAN of N to JACOB LITTLE of Isle of Wight Co., Va. 23 Feb 1746 20 pound, 125 acrs on the south side of Fountain's creek, joining Robert Little, Bryant and the Co line. Granted to the sd. River of Jordan by patent 22 Feb 1744. Wit: JOHN RAWLINGS, John Tarver, WILLIAM RAWLINGS. Reg Feb Ct 1746. John Hooker DCCT.

This was the last mention of John or William in the DB's other than the ref to John and Eliz having died (see below)

DB 1 pg 487. RICHARD AVERY and SARAH his wife and WILLIAM EDMONDS and JUDITH his wife all of Sussex Co., Va. to LUCY RAWLINGS (co. not identified) the only child and heir at law of JOHN RAWLINGS and ELIZABETH his wife late of the province of N.C. decd. 20 July 1758 whereas CYRILL WYCHE late of Surry Co., decd. in his lifetime and at his death was possessed of the following tracts of land: 150 acres more or less on Hunting Quarter swamp in Surry Co., Va., now Sussex Co., Va., 135 acres on Maherin river in Brunswick Co., Va, and 620 acres on Roanoak river in N.C. and the sd. CYRILL departed this life intestate and without issue leaving the sd. SARAH, JUDITH AND ELIZABETH his sisters, now the sd. RICHARD and SARAH and the sd. WILLIAM AND JUDITH relinquish their right in the sd. 620 acres. Wit: Thomas Parker, Benjamin Clements, Jr. Reg. Oct Ct 1758.

DB 1 543. WILLIAM EATON of Granville Co. to DAVID HYDE of Va. (co not identified) 22 Feb 1759 for 130 pounds. 295 acre on the north side of Roanoak river, joining John Edmonds gentleman and LUCY RAWLING Wit: Robert Jones, Jr., thomas Eaton. Reg. Apr Ct 1759.

Edgecombe Co NC DB 2 pg 435. MR. ROBERT JONES, JR, of Sussex Co., Va. attorney-at-law to MIALL WILDER of Johnston Co. 18 Feb. 1756 5 shillings ..200 acres on both sides of Little Cateachnet - all houses, gardens, orchards, fences etc. - a grant to JOHN RAWLINGS 20 June 1746 and by him conveyed to ROBERT JONES, JR. Wit: (not given) Reg Feb Ct 1756 J. Montfort C. Ct.

Edgecombe Co NC DB 3 pg 369. JOSEPH BRADLEY of E to JOSEPH JOHN ALSTON of E esquire 15 May 1749 for 37 pounds, 400 acres on the south side of Roanoke river at the mouth of a spring branch below JOHN ROLLING'S landing as by patent to the sd. BRADLEY 25 Sep 1742. Wit; JOHN PERRY, FRANCIS RIGGIN. Reg Aug Ct 1749.

Surry Co ? Patent Book 22. JOHN RAWLINGS, 170 acs Surry and Is. of Wight Counties on the N side of the three Creeks, on the S side of the Great SW., adj Michael Upchurch, Christopher Golikeley & John Golikeley; 10 Jul 1745, p 312. 1 pound. (I'm not sure which John this is.)

Note that JAMES RIDLEY got 820 acs. Is. of Wight Co on the S side of Nottoway Riv., by Ridleys br., by the West Prong of the fork br., by the North Prong of Ridleys br.; adj his own old lines, Timothy THARP, Edward Harris & Nathaniel Ridley 10 July 1745, p. 308. Part came from 815 acs Pat 16 Jun 1714 (PB 10 p. 152) to Nathaniel Ridley (since decd) and by him devised to sd James Ridley.

Note thatJOSHUA NICHOLSON, got 275 acs. Is. of Wight Co on the S side of the three Creeks, by the North Prong of Ridleys Br.; adj. John Vaughan, James Ridley & James Bennet; 1 Aug 1745, p. 329.

Notes for ELIZABETH WYCHE:

See her Father Wm Wyche

Children of JOHN RAWLINGS and ELIZABETH WYCHE are:

i. SUSANNA² RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1730 - 1740; d. Bet. 1747 - 1758, Northampton Co., NC.

Notes for SUSANNA RAWLINGS:

ii. LUCY RAWLINGS, b. Bet. 1730 - 1740; d. 1817, VA; m. FREDERICK MCLIN, June 12, 1760, Southampton Co, VA.

Notes for LUCY RAWLINGS:

There are several "Lucy" marriages:

1756: Brunswick Co - Lucy Rawlings and John (Jr.) Hagood 12 May 1756 dau of William Rollins, bond William Harrison.

1760: Southampton Co - Lucy Rawlings and Frederick McLin (Maclin) 12 June 1760, Sur. Peter Butts.

The latter seems the only possibility. The first is likely Lucy the dau of Wm and Naomi in Brunswick Co abt 1740.

According to Barbara A Kienzle, Rte. 1 Box 1805, Colusa, CA 95932 in a Sep 1988 Query in RFHA, the Lucy Rawlings who md Frederick Maclin was born 1720, place unknown, died 1817 in Virginia. Frederick Maclin is found in Brunswick Co in 1761 and seems to be there as late as 1789. That would make her 40 when she married - doubtful to me - but she did have 620 acres of Northampton land from the will of Cyrill Wyche her Uncle.

And what about this Query in RFHA Sep 1993 p. 40.

"I am searching for a woman by the name of Lucy Rollins. About all I know of her is that she was probably born around 1724 in Brunswick Co, VA. She md Frederick Maclin about 1744, also in Brunswick Co. Children included: James, Frederick, Nathanial, Patsy, Mary Elizabeth, Lucy, Martha and Amy. I am descende thrugh the younger Lucy. Caroline McGowan, 302 Suncrest Blvd., Savannah, GA 31410."

Notes for FREDERICK MCLIN:

MACLIN

Indenture made 2 April 1747 between William Maclin of Brunswick County and William Betty of same, œ30, 212a, on South side of Meharin River, Begining at a beach near the fish pott thence South thirty Nine degrees west one hundred &c; twenty one poles to a Hickory thence east thirty nine degrees south three hundred and twenty poles to a red oak thence south thirty nine degrees east twenty two poles to the river thence up the river as it meanders to the Beginning. Signed William Maclin. Witnesses: William McKnight. Court April 2, 1747, Indenture and memorandum acknowledged by William Maclin. Deed Book 3, Page 296.

Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Thomas Wilson, Sr. Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 17:23:21 -0500 From: "skripkunis" <skripkunis@globalynk.net> To: VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com

I am looking for information concerning the parents and/or siblings of Thomas Wilson, Sr. b. 1699 and married to Amy "Ann" Irvin (Arvin, Irvine, Urvin), daughter of Captain Nathaniel and Elizabeth Irvin. Their one known son, Thomas, Jr. was born in 1735 in Brunswick County, VA, and married Elizabeth McLin (McLean) on June 28, 1758. Thomas, Sr. had one known brother, Nathaniel. If anyone has any information, please contact me!

This Indenture made this twenty third of November 1789 BETWEEN William Hines & Michael Bailey Executors of Benjamin Lanier dec'd. of the one part and James Bafs of the other part whereas the said Benjamin Lanier dec'd. did by his Last Will and Testament give and devised to his executors or to such of them as to qualify to his said Last Will all the land that ___ did hold in the County of Brunswick to be by them sold for the best price that could be got and the money arising from such sale to be applied towards the discharge of his just debts and he the said Benjamin did by his said Last Will empower and authorized the executors that should qualify to execute the same to convey in fee simple to any purchaser or purchasers the whole or any part of the said lands reference to the said Will which is duly recorded in the Court of the County of Sussex will fully and at large appear now this indenture Witnesseth that the said land being this day exposed to sale to the highest bidder and the said James Bafs became the purchaser thereof for the valuable consideration of forty six pounds five shillings . . do grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said James Bafs . . . a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Brunswick & on the North side of Meherrin River containing three hundred and twenty three acres . . . and bounded by the lines of the said Bafs, John Blick, James & William Maclin & the land lately patented by the said Benjamin Lanier and the Three Creeks it being the tract of land patented by John Maclin dec'd. and by his son Frederick Maclin [NOTE - FREDERICK MACLIN IS HUSBAND OF LUCY RAWLINGS MD 1760 IN SOUTHAMPTON VA] conveyed to the said Benjamin Lanier being part of the land which the said Lanier by his said Last Will authorized and empowered the said Hines and Bailey to dispose of and convey as aforesaid . . . Signed by William Hines and M. Bailey and witnessed by John B. Goldsberry, James Bruce, Henry Rawlings and William Atkison. Brunswick County Court July 26th 1790. This Indenture of bargain & sale was proved by the oaths of John B. Goldsberry, James Bruce and William Atkinson three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Deed Book 14, page 614.

This Indenture made this twenty third Day of November 1789 BETWEEN William Hines & Michael Bailey Executors of Benjamin Lanier dec'd. on the one part & James Vaughan of the County of Brunswick of the other part whereas the said Benjamin Lanier did by his Last Will and Testament give and devised to his executors or to such of them as such qualify to his said Last Will all the land that he did hold in the County of Brunswick to be by them sold for the best price that could be got and the money arising from such sale towards the discharge of his just debts and the said Benjamin did also by his said Last

Will empower and authorized the executors that should qualify to execute the same to convey in fee simple to any purchaser or purchasers the whole or any part of the said lands reference to the said Will which is duly recorded in the Court of the County of Sussex will fully and at large appear . . . that on the twelfth that the said land being exposed to sale . . . and the said James Vaughan became the purchaser thereof for the valuable consideration of one hundred sixty six pounds . . . doth grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said James Vaughan . . . a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Brunswick and on the South side of the Three Creeks containing by a late patent granted to the said Benjamin Lanier four hundred and ten acres reference to the said patent will fully and at large appear and bounded by the lines of the said Robert Spence, James Gordan, James Maclin and the land patented to John Maclin and by him conveyed to Frederick Maclin and by him to the said Lanier dec'd., the same being part of the land which the said Lanier by his said Last Will authorized and empowered the said Hines and Bailey to dispose of and convey as aforesaid . . . Signed by William Hines and M. Bailey and witnessed by John B. Goldsberry, James Bruce, Henry Rawlings and William Atkison. Brunswick County Court July 26th 1790. This Indenture of bargain & sale was proved by the oaths of John B. Goldsberry, James Bruce and William Atkison three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded . . Deed Book 14, page 615.