Gregory RAWLINGS

Male Abt 1685 - 1755  (~ 70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gregory RAWLINGS was born Abt 1685, Surry Co. VA; died 11 Nov 1755, Sussex Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2D25969ABCFD4F03BFE9F7AAE7C42BE9957B

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    From "First Families of Brunswick Co., VA 1700-1735" by Orgain. See RFHA Dec 1990, p. 6. Submission form J. R. Orgain, Jr., Rd. 652, Alberta, VA 23821.

    March 24, 1725, Gregory Rawlings by land grant obtained in what was Brunswick Co., VA, 250 acres in Surry County, which became Sussex Co later, on the South side of the Nottoway River. Brunswick Co. was authorized by the General Assembly of VA to be created in 1720.


    In "Second Families of Brunswick Co., VA 1736" by Orgain

    Concerning land grants and patents: To Gregory Rawlings of Surry Co, 192 acres, Brunswick Co., south side of Rose's Creek March 17, 1736.

    This may be the land that Wm Rawlings of Brunswick Co lived on. At least it is close to the area.

    Gregory married Hannah KNOTT 1705, Surry Co. VA. Hannah (daughter of William KNOTT and CLARKE) was born 1685, Surry Co. VA; died 1757, Sussex Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William RAWLINGS, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Between 1706-1713, Surry Co. VA; died Bef Feb 1736/37, Surry Co. VA.
    2. 3. Mary RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Between 1709-1716, Surry Co. VA.
    3. 4. John RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1717, Surry Co. VA; died Between 25 Sep 1777 and 8 Oct 1778, Southampton Co. VA.
    4. 5. Elizabeth RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1726, Surry Co. VA.
    5. 6. Gregory RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1720, Surry Co. VA; died 3 Jan 1769, Sussex Co. VA.
    6. 7. Richard RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1723, Surry Co. VA; died 1795, Sussex Co. VA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William RAWLINGS, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gregory1) was born Between 1706-1713, Surry Co. VA; died Bef Feb 1736/37, Surry Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9C27639644FB4439BDAA039AF17A592D6D66

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    William married Hannah. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. William RAWLINGS, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1719, Surry Co. VA; died 25 Jun 1787, Brunswick Co. VA.
    2. 9. Drury RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1723, Surrey Co. VA.
    3. 10. Sarah RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1726, Surrey Co. VA.
    4. 11. Marcus RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1729, Surrey Co. VA.

  2. 3.  Mary RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gregory1) was born Between 1709-1716, Surry Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F6CF7AA87A5642E08629A4C9BC431BC2D158

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    Gertrude R. B. Richards, Register of Albemarle Parish Surry and Sussex Counties 1739-1778, (The National Society Colonial Dames of America in kVirginia), pg 58, Priscilla d. of Henry Mannery and w. Mary; b. Oct 3; c. Dec 17, 1752; godpts.

    Mary married Henry MANNERY. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  John RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gregory1) was born Abt 1717, Surry Co. VA; died Between 25 Sep 1777 and 8 Oct 1778, Southampton Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1E89CC61C1A14BA49947C04DB82A45AFE8F6

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    Inv of Estate of John Rawlings: Sussex Co Wills pg 24/(pg6), pg24/(pg6 original), Inventory of Estate of John Rawlings, Jr., dec'd for John Rawlings, administrator, by Joseph Tharp, Major Tiller and Arthur Bass.

    1746: APR pg 93. Elizabeth d. of James Bass and w. Eliza; b. Oct 30, 1745; c. June 1, 1746; godpts. John Rollins, Mary Barlow, Rebecca Barlow.

    1758: Wills Southampton Co 1749-1800. Pg 240: Spence, Wm of Nottoway Parish. Leg. dau. Mary to John Spence; Lucy Powell and John McLemore. Mary Bass to live on my plantation her lifetime. Exr., Simon Turner, Sr. D. Jan 12, 1758 R. Feb. 9 1758. Wit: JOHN RAWLINGS, James Bass, Middy Bass.

    1778: Wills Southampton Co 1749-1800. WB III pg 233. RAWLINGS, John. Of St. Luke Parish. Leg.-dau Betty Sammons; son Isaac; dau Mary Adams; wife Mary Rawlings. Exs., son Isaac and son-in-law Thomas Adams. D. Sep 17, 1777. R. Oct 8, 1778. Wit. Richard Mason, George Bell, Henry Ivy.

    1778: Wills Southampton Co 1749-1800. WB IV pg 65. RAWLINGS, John. Estate appraised by Abraham Mitchell, Thomas Lawrence and Henry Cobb. D. Apr 24, 1784. R. July 8, 1784.

    Cavaliers and Pioneers: Surry Co or Is. of Wight 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.)

    John married Mary HUBBARD Abt 1737. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Elizabeth RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gregory1) was born Abt 1726, Surry Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A4B150CF52FF47B4B7063BE353D3228E71B3

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    Elizabeth married PHILLIPS. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Gregory RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gregory1) was born Abt 1720, Surry Co. VA; died 3 Jan 1769, Sussex Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 590BB605A04F490695403BAF9BA97BE9C4DA

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    Southampton Co Will Bk II. Pg 12. NEWSUM, Priscilla. Acc. Estate, Benj Lewis and GREGORY RAWLINGS Adms. Examined by Miles Cary, Henry Taylor and Benj. Simmons. R. Jan. 13, 1763.

    pg 212. FOSTER, Newit. Leg. - wife Anthany; dau Dolly. Exs., wife Anthany and Moses Foster. D. Mar 19, 1767. R. July 9, 1767. Wit. GREGORY RAWLINGS (abstracted as George), John Harper, Tabitha Newsom.

    pg 319. JELKS, William of St. Luke Parish. Leg.- wife Anne; son Lemuel; son Wm, dau Mary; dau Tabby; dau Betty Jelks. Exs., wife Anne and son Lemuel Jelks. D. Oct. 9, 1766. R. Apr 12, 1770. Wit. GREGORY RAWLINGS, River Barker.

    Cavaliers and Pioneers. Surry Co Patent Book No 25 pg 422. GREGORY RAWLINGS, JR, 195 acs. Surry Co. on the S side of Nottoway Riv. and on both sides of the Hornet Sw.; adj Thomas Newsum, & his father Gregory Ralings; 12 Jan 1746/47

    Same. pg 410. THOMAS NEWSUM, 154 acs. Surry Co. on the S side of Nottoway lRiv., near the edge of the Low Grounds of Spring Sw.; adj. his own Line, John Battle & Gregory Rawlins; 12 Jan 1746/47.

    Gregory married Sarah HOLT Abt 1745. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Richard RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gregory1) was born Abt 1723, Surry Co. VA; died 1795, Sussex Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 05D2A48285A04F1FB35CC74B12EBEF61FEFE

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    Richard married Mary HOLT. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  William RAWLINGS, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born Abt 1719, Surry Co. VA; died 25 Jun 1787, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F6FCCD42212B4D0F81E5FE41405D67E537F0

    Notes:

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    Lived: Sussex Co. VA 1719-1740's
    Brunswick Co. VA 1740's-1787

    On list of Brunswick Co VA Tax Payers 1782-1787 along with his son Wm Jr.

    Brunswick, Indenture made the 28th day of April, 1760, between James ROY and Joseph DENTON of Sussex(see Surry), for 35 pounds, conveying 100 acres, adjoining lands of Col. Benjamin HARRISON, William RAWLINGS, and William HARRISON, and being part of the James ROY(Ray??) tract. Witnesses were William DICKSON, Junr. and William HARRISON. Indenture was acknowledged in Court on April 28, 1760, by James ROY,

    William married Naomine 1737. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Lucy RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1738, Sussex Co. VA; died Aft 1807, Brunswick Co. VA.
    2. 13. Bromley RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1740, Sussex Co. VA; died 1816, Brunswick Co. VA.
    3. 14. Henry RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1742, Sussex Co. VA; died 1807, Hancock Co. GA.
    4. 15. John RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1744, Brunswick Co. VA; died 1787, Brunswick Co. VA.
    5. 16. Richmond RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1746, Brunswick Co. VA; died Aft 1810, Prince Goerge Co. VA.
    6. 17. Elizabeth RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1748, Brunswick Co. VA.
    7. 18. William RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1738, Brunswick Co. VA; died Bef Nov 1783, Brunswick Co. VA.
    8. 19. Rebecca RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1752, Brunswick Co. VA.
    9. 20. Martha RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1754, Brunswick Co. VA; died 1783, Brunswick Co. VA.
    10. 21. Mary RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1756, Brunswick Co. VA.
    11. 22. Hannah RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1758, Brunswick Co. VA.
    12. 23. Reese RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1740, Brunswick Co. VA; died Between 1827-1830, Dinwiddie Co. VA.
    13. 24. Dolly RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1762, Brunswick Co. VA.

  2. 9.  Drury RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1723, Surrey Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 632925C451164865A5A9CE72BBA2F38AF1C3


  3. 10.  Sarah RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1726, Surrey Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9767955BEA5B436281B1628D6BA4AC40F44B


  4. 11.  Marcus RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1729, Surrey Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 48F459E49CA84751B3DC296D406FFD577DB6



Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Lucy RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1738, Sussex Co. VA; died Aft 1807, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A1C8C417A8B34E5CA0A5D105B0B882B402A6

    Lucy married John HAGOOD, Jr. 12 May 1756, Brunswick Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Bromley RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1740, Sussex Co. VA; died 1816, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 54172DA6417A41608A4390305B528E5BBDFF

    Bromley married Jesse EDWARDS. [Group Sheet]


  3. 14.  Henry RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1742, Sussex Co. VA; died 1807, Hancock Co. GA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: DD58CB79C84F4A6B8FAADC85E9D65015035D

    Henry married Anne. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Randolph RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1765.
    2. 26. Sarah RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1775; died Bef 1807.
    3. 27. Benjamin RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1775; died 1854.

    Henry married Sarah DUGGAR 24 Jan 1785, Brunswick Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Daniel RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 15.  John RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1744, Brunswick Co. VA; died 1787, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 92D6CE68D2734AB099F538D6DF4631C08F7C


  5. 16.  Richmond RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1746, Brunswick Co. VA; died Aft 1810, Prince Goerge Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C99F4F290C104FE1BAA1A8B44E7F6C85A144

    Notes:

    Possible DOD 16 Oct 1819.

    Source for information on the Rawlings Family came from
    http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2693/
    Ron Bourassa.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1810 United States Federal Census
    Name: Richmond Robbins [Richmond Rollins] [Rawlings}
    Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Prince George, Prince George, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Numbers of Slaves: 9
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 6
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 18

    LAND RECORDS

    Source: Weisiger, Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792, p. 115, from p. 247

    8 Apr 1789: William Ragsdale, William Green, and Francis Epes witnessed a deed from William and Frances Burge of Prince George County to Richmond Rawlings of Dinwiddie County for 264 acres in Prince George.

    Richmond married Elizabeth Dugger. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Amy Dugger RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1799, Prince Goerge Co. VA; died 06 Aug 1857, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blanford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
    2. 30. James Carter RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1804, Prince George Co. VA; died 19 Aug 1881, Prince George Co. VA.

  6. 17.  Elizabeth RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1748, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EC15A2CEC42D499FB98A7365F311EAA2F58B

    Elizabeth married GRANTHAM. [Group Sheet]


  7. 18.  William RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born Abt 1738, Brunswick Co. VA; died Bef Nov 1783, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D6AC649386EA4E09860B941C264A0B3A365D

    Notes:

    DUGGER Records Brunswick Co, VA Court Orders
    8-302 Nov 1783 Henry RAWLINGS made exec of estate of William RAWLINGS Jr, decd. John DUGGER Sr, Security.
    BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA - WILL BOOK 2 1739-1785

    William married Sarah EDWARDS. [Group Sheet]


  8. 19.  Rebecca RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1752, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C7A87B5DA063464FB433B820D2C1B1F9DBDA

    Rebecca married PARRISH. [Group Sheet]


  9. 20.  Martha RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1754, Brunswick Co. VA; died 1783, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 13F0A527643E4174B0920EBD61DD99C4CECD


  10. 21.  Mary RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1756, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7C68ECD6CDD74E5787D7B17B17FA55AA89D6

    Mary married RICE. [Group Sheet]


  11. 22.  Hannah RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1758, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 52677C4E47464509A70BFD7E999D944FA4DB

    Hannah married HAGOOD. [Group Sheet]


  12. 23.  Reese RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1740, Brunswick Co. VA; died Between 1827-1830, Dinwiddie Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 46DBE0C96B4843C9938C2993D6B165287813

    Notes:

    There is a Reese Rawlings in Dinwiddie Co VA in 1810 census with 5 males, 3 females.

    Reese married Clarissa ABERNATHY July, 1789/90, Brunswick Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Minverva RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Martha RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. David A. RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 34. Thomas B. RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 35. Henry RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 36. Hartwell RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 37. George RAWLINGS  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 24.  Dolly RAWLINGS Descendancy chart to this point (8.William3, 2.William2, 1.Gregory1) was born 1762, Brunswick Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 5A9D7C1943BE462692A4F9EFE81C318FDBB2

    Dolly married Henry HANCOCK 22 Dec 1791, Brunswick Co. VA. [Group Sheet]