Rawlins/Rawlings

Hello, Brian,

I may be related to you. My name is Peter Rawlings, from Cleveland, Ohio, USA. I have just recently become a full member of this site, so that I could get access to the parish transcripts. I have traced my ancestors back to Clevedon, Somerset. My Great-great grandfather, William A, b. 1864 (aka Alfred W Rawlings, on earlier censuses), emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio, USA, following his brother John Rawlings b. 1861 - sometime ca. 1885 (though I can find no travel records for either of them).

William and John's father is George Rawlings (ca. 1831 - 1902), and I believe his father is John Rawlings (ca 1801 - 1874). 

Do you have any further information that you can provide? Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated. 

best regards,

Peter Rawlings

Not long ago there was a very large family of 'Rawlings' at North Weston and Portishead.  This may  be of interest to you.