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Sarah E. Rollins, 9 South 51 West

Sarah claimed a quarter in section 23, 9 South, 51W in 1909.

Because her sister Ida had married Dick Hodge and claimed land in 8S 51W, also in 1909, her parents are likely in 1880 Phillips County, Kansas, Willis E. Rollins 27, Mary E. Rollins 34 Wife, Ida S. Rollins 2 Daughter, Hannah G. Rollins 9/12 Daughter, R. E. Alexander 12 Stepson, and Annie A. Alexander 9 Stepdaughter.

May 1899 Phillipsburg " Miss Sarah Rollins has added her name to the lst of bicycle riders."

In 1900 Manhattan, Kansas, William Morgan is 67, Anna M. Morgan 50 Wife, Clarence W. Morgan 22 Son, Kate B. Morgan 24 Daughter Eugene L. Morgan 20 Son, Samuel W. Henn 2 Nephew, Hannah Rollins 20 Boarder, and Sarah Rollins 19 Boarder is a student.

In 1901 Hannah and Sarah Rollins, both of Agra, were first-year students at the Kansas State Agricultural College.

April 1904 Phillipsburg "Miss Sarah Rollins was compelled to quit college at Manhattan on account of rheumatism. She returned home last week."

In 1910 Phillips County, Kansas, Willis E. "Rawlins" is 58, Mary E. Rawlins 65 Wife, Sarah E. Rawlins 29 Daughter.

In 1920 Phillips County, Willis E. Rollins is 67, Mary E. Rollins 74 Wife, and Sarah E. Rollins 38 Daughter.

Willis Eugene Rollins BIRTH 6 Jan 1852 Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, DEATH 19 Dec 1927 Phillips County, Kansas, BURIAL Pleasant Hill Cemetery Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 78818230.

Hannah P. Garland Rollins BIRTH 2 May 1818 Penobscot County, Maine, DEATH 9 Oct 1894 (aged 76) BURIAL Massillon Cemetery Massillon, Cedar County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 135259022. ·

In 1930 Phillips County, Kansas, Mary E Rollins 84 Head Sarah E Rollins 49 Daughter.

Sarah Elizabeth Rollins BIRTH 1881 DEATH 1932 BURIAL Pleasant Hill Cemetery Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 78818185.
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Her half-sister "Anna A. Alexander was born in Cedar County, Iowa, September 2, 1870, and departed this life December 7, l924, aged 54 years, 3 months and 5 days. In 1878 she moved with her parents to Phillips County.
At the age of sixteen years she was converted and united with the Plum Creek Free Will Baptist Church. In 1894 she united with the Dry Creek Baptist Church and on August 21, 1894 she transferred her membership to the Phillipsburg Baptist Church.
January 20, 1890 she was united in marriage to Edwin I. Van De Water. To this union four children were born. She took an active part in all religious activities of the community, being president of the W. C. T. U. and superntendent of the La-Belle Sunday School at the time of her death. It can truly be said she was a kind and loving companion and mother as well as a friend to all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Fogleman, three sons, Howard, Boyce and Willie, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rollins, one brother, Robert E. Alexander, and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Hodge, Mrs. Hannah Smedley, Mrs. Sarah Rollins, and Mrs. Susie Tannahill, four grandchildren and nephews and nieces."

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In 1850 York County, Maine, Richard Rollins is 49, Betsy Rollins 47, George A. Rollins 22, William A. Rollins 20, Alanzo Rollins 18, Sarah E. Rollins 15, John F. Rollins 11, Henry M. Rollins 9, and Francua Rollins 5.

May 12, 1896 Des Moines " Richard Rollins, one of the best known residents of Des Moines, died at 3:15 yesterday afternoon, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B .H. Corning, 805 Third street, where he has made his home for some time. Mr. Rollins was 95 years of age, and until he met with an accident last March was hale and hearty. Since then he has grown feeble, until death came yesterday. He was conscious to the last and knew his friends and relatives. The cause of death waa decay of vital forces.
Mr. Rollns was born in Maine in 1S01, and in 1808 came to Iowa, first settling in Fort Dodge, and in the fall of the same year coming to Des Moines. He was engaged in several lines of business, but for several years had not been engaged in active business. His wife died fourteen years ago. He leaves five children, George A. Rollins of Chicago, Mrs. J. R. Rollins. Mrs. B. H. Corning, J. F. Rollins and H. M. Rollins of Des Moines. Deceased came from a large and prominent family in New England, but many of them are now dead. Deceased was a member of the Congregational church, and the funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock."

John R. Rollins was the son of Elisha and Prudence (Lord) Rollins .

In 1870 Des Moines, William N. Grier is 46, Margaret H. Grier 40, John R. Rollins 49, Sarah Rollins 35, Mary Rollins 9/12, Bertha Johnson 15, and John L. Grier 15.

In 1880 Des Moines, Iowa, John R. Rollins is 55, a merchant, born in New Hampshire, Sarah E. Rollins 45 Wife born in Maine, Dick Rollins 8 Son, and May O. Rollins 11 Daughter.

John Russell Rollins BIRTH 22 Oct 1824 Wakefield, Carroll County, New Hampshire, DEATH Sep 1903 BURIAL Woodland Cemetery Des Moines, Iowa, PLOT Block: 14 Section: Lot: 00037 MEMORIAL ID 30861977.

Sarah Elizabeth Rollins Rollins BIRTH Jul 1835 Lebanon, York County, Maine, DEATH Dec 1917 BURIAL Woodland Cemetery Des Moines, Iowa, PLOT Block: 14 Section: Lot: 00037 MEMORIAL ID 30862299.
December 5, 1917, Des Moines, Iowa " The funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Rollins, who died at the home of her son Richard R. Rollins, 1821 Grand avenue, last night, will be held privately at her son's home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Rollins was 82 years old and had lived in Des Moines since 18?7. She was the wife of the late John R. Rollins, prominent business man and politician. She was a member of the Plymouth Congregational church. She is survived by her son, two brothers, J. F. Rollins of Des Moines, and George Rollins of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. B. H. Corning of this city."


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