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Re: King-Rotan-Hardin

crickett77dana — 2009-03-30 20:48:32Z

PLease contact me directly at crickett77@yahoo.com.

Re: King-Rotan-Hardin

emsbja — 2009-03-30 04:23:02Z

I descend from Mary Ann Rotan and Peter Johnson King through their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth King, who married John Mahoney. I would like to share info if possible.

Re: Rotans from Kershaw County, South Carolina

suesherrill — 2008-10-08 12:00:12Z

Hi! My name is Sue Rotan Sherrill. My uncle was Henry Stafford Rotan, born to English and Thetus Price Rotan in the late 1890's. He was my father's oldest living sibling. I have always been so interested in finding out more about the origin of the Rotans, what country they came to America from, etc. My email address is suesherrill@yahoo.com. Please respond to me, if possible. I know that a number of my father's cousins, uncles, aunts, were from South Carolina. My father was Robert English Rotan.

Re: Rotan/Wroten

tsc5281 — 2008-07-14 15:57:44Z

I have to apologize that it has taken "years" for me to answer but having babies will do that! The only story I have concerning The D.A. Rotan of Phila. is when I was pregnant and was going through the monthly check ups, the old Dr. in the practice asked me if I was related to the Rotan family that had the D.A. in Philadelphia. He told me that they had alot of money and that they were very affluent in Phila.

Re: Rotans in Phila.

tsc5281 — 2008-07-13 14:45:01Z

Geroge Rotan Sr. was married to Viola Wunder in 1906 (+/-). They had George Jr. in 1907, Fred in 1909 and Clinton in 1914 (+/-). Fred married Katherine Richardson and they had 3 children: Fred G. born 1928, Ronald E. born 1933 and Joyce born in 1934. They moved to Cherry Hill, NJ where they raised all three kids. Fred, who was called Fritz has three children: Ron, Shirley and Jackie. Ron has 5 children: Ron Jr., Laura-anne, Kurt, Teresa and Tracey. Joyce never had any children is married to Martin Ellis. Ronald is my father. Uncle Fritz died in March 1994 and my father passed in Novemer of 2006. On the 1910 Census George Sr. and Viola are listed as living on Delaware Avenue along with George Sr's mother (Julia Dougherty) and on the 1920 Census they are listed as living on Memphis Street. It's nice to find someone who has connections to the "Philadelphia" Rotan's. Do you have any information on Viola and her parents or siblings? I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Teresa Costantino

Re: Rotans from Kershaw County, South Carolina

tiffanymro — 2008-06-26 14:23:53Z

My father's uncle was named Henry Rotan. My father and I both also reside in MD.

None of my family lives in South Carolina or have they ever lived in South Carolina.

Re: Rotans from Kershaw County, South Carolina

tiffanymro — 2008-06-26 14:23:46Z

My father's uncle was named Henry Rotan. My father and I both also reside in MD.

None of my family lives in South Carolina or have they ever lived in South Carolina.

Re: Rotans in Phila.

lasha1 — 2007-04-05 18:18:48Z

I am researching Viola Wonder Rotan Bader..If you could help me with some info on George jr, born abt 1907, or Fred, I know he married Catherine ? and had a son Fred, born abt 1928, and Clinton, b about 1913. I found Viola and Clinton in 1930 census and she remarrie a Joseph Bader...any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks Marie

Re: WILLIAM ROTAN

2006-11-22 17:07:14Z

Re: WILLIAM ROTAN

2006-11-22 06:16:30Z

EXCITED TO HEAR FROM YOU. LON ROTAN. IS MY DADS FATHER. SO LON IS MY GRANDPA.. YES I HAVE MANY PICTURES OF ALL THE KIDS OF WILLIAM. MY FATHER MARSHALL LONS SON. PASSED AWAY. THERE IS ONLY TWO OF 12 KIDS OF LON LEFT. ALLENE. AND ED ROTAN. I HAVE PIC OF ALL OF MY DADS SISTERS AND BROTHERS TOO. SO MANY ROTANS. ALOT HAVE GONE. FOR SURE. I LIVE IN OREGON. SENT ME YOUR EMAIL. ILL SEND PIC WITH INFO THAT I HAVE OK. I NEVER KNEW ALL OF LONS BROTHERS.. ONLY JACK. MELVIN. GUY. CLAUDE. AND SISTERS., BUELA. . HAVE ALL THERE PIC. TOO.. THIS WEEKEND ILL GET YOU MANY PIC OK. THANKS SO SO MUCH FOR WRITEING. WAIT TO HEAR MORE. CATHEY

Re: WILLIAM ROTAN

galeandgeorge3 — 2006-11-21 23:59:45Z

William Rotan is my husbands g-grandpa.
I just came across a lot of information on his families.
We'd love to have some pictures!!!!
Willie Dee is Lon's brother who is my husbands grandpa.

Gale Rotan

Mary Ann Rotan

crickett77dana — 2006-07-30 00:33:47Z

Peter Johnson King b.1818 Alabama
Mary Ann Rotan b.1820 Alabama
Children...
Mary Jane.......... b.1840 Miss
William Marion b.1842 Miss
John Willis b.1846 Texas
Nancy Ann b.1846 Miss
(She married William Jackson Oates)
Rufus S.
Now I can send you the info I have on Nancy Ann if you like.

Dana

Reply

crickett77dana — 2006-07-30 00:33:47Z

You can reach me at crickett77@yahoo.com.
I'm glad you renjoyed the info.

Re: King-Rotan-Hardin

crickett77dana — 2006-07-30 00:33:47Z

unfortunately my home was flooded a 2 years ago and I lost all my genealogy on my family.
I wish I could help you.

Dana

Re: Nancy H Rotan married Ammon Perry

VirginiaBorgmann57 — 2006-03-16 02:48:33Z

Hi Jennifer, My name is Virginia Borgmann, I hope you are the same person that was on the Qualls site. I have been trying to get in touch with you about Pershing William Qualls, Pleasa e-mail me @ vrgnlou@yahoo.com Thank You

Re: nancy rotan m. jonathan bridges

2005-10-11 16:35:42Z

Errol Bevan's posting on rootsweb.com looks pretty good for Jonathan's family. Nothing more on Nancy.

Re: nancy rotan m. jonathan bridges

JoAnn_Rowe — 2005-10-11 12:29:22Z

I am also researching Jonathan Bridges and Nancy we have Paton {Raton}. Has anyone found any more information on them.

Re: ROTAN, Geo

JDeaver4531 — 2005-08-17 21:46:21Z

Hi Joanne,
My Aunt Louisa ROTAN was b. 2/22/1897 Balto, MD, the dau/of Geo. Albert ROTAN b. 4/27/1869 Balto., MD.

I have a Geo. O. ROTAN but do not know the spouse or the children with these notes:
1879-Balto census: "Rotan Geo. O, finisher, 196 w Lanvale"
1895-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, huchster, 137 Millington av"
1896-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, huckster, 137 Millington av"
1898-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, prod, 117 Dolphin"
1900-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, grocer, 117 Dolphin"

1900 Baltimore, MD census, Vo. 16, E.D. 163, Sheet 6, Line 51. a George Rotan is listed a born in MD Jan, 1855, living at 117 Dolphin, Baltimore, MD. This enumeration was done by John G. Ray, whose relationship to George Rotan was boarder.
(This may be the son of William Rotan the shoemaker & the father of David Rotan.)
With such an unusual name one would think that this family would be easy to trace. There are also ROTES & RHOTENS in Balto., MD at the same time.
Joan

William & Susannah Roton-Pike Co., Kentucky

2005-01-25 20:07:28Z

Looking for descendents of William & Susannah Maynard Roton of Pike Co., Kentucky. Susannah was daughter of Marcus & Charity Maynard of Pike Co.

William & Susannah are showing in the 1870 Pike Co., census with their daughters, Charity age 11 and Rachel age 8.

William must have died between 1870 & 1880 as Susannah Roton married Francis Varney in Pike Co and is showing with Francis and Rachel in the 1880 Pike Co census.

Would like to know any information about this family that is available.

Re: Rotan Family Bible(owner found)

2004-02-23 20:49:53Z

Shirley,

In your message, you mentioned John Rotan and Zemila ASKEW. Do you know Zemila's parents? I found a record of their marriage and am trying to place Zemila to see if she belongs in the line I am researching.....Henry Askew, b ca 1780-1788 md Mary (Polly) Noble, 1808, in Ga, moved to MS and to Tx when it was a republic. I found John and Zemila in 1850, Tyler Co, TX where she reported her age as 22 and b in MS. This would be in line with Henry, who is found in 1830 in Yazoo Co, MS.
My husband's ancestor was Polly Noble Askew's sister, Elizabeth who married James Bullock. Henry was administrator of James's will and is living next door to Elizabeth in 1830. The Bullocks also went to Tx by 1844.

Any information on Zemila Askew Rotan's ancestry would be greatly appreciated and if there is a connection, if I can of any help with the Noble line, please let me know.

Thanks,
Loretta

Re: Rotan

2003-10-03 05:09:35Z

Hi Joan, My George Rotan, married to Viola Wunder, according to the 1910 census for Penn, say he was born in Penna, it shows his mother is listed as Julia Dougarty, living with Viola, son George Jr,& Fred ...in 1920 census his mother is not listed, but a son Clinton 6 yrs. along with George Jr, 12 and Fred 11. He worked in the Automobile industry as a driver & shipper.. In 1910 his age is 34..I wonder if your George is his father...hope some of this helps...please let me know....Marie you can e mail me at marie9@adelphia.net

Re: ROTAN/ Phila.PA

2003-09-09 02:05:11Z

The Philadelphia district attorney you are looking for is Samuel Pennington Rotan, my great grandfather. He married my grandmother, Allethaire Ludlow Elkins. They first lived in downtown Phila.Then in the early 1920's built a reproduction English country house called Lane's End in Chestnut Hill, Pa. Allethaire adopted my mother after Samuel's death.

Re: KING ROTAN

2003-07-09 21:36:39Z

I TO AM G+++D OF MARY ANN AND PETER KING. THREW THE TEMPLE AND HARDIN LINE. WILL SHARE INFO WITH YOU.

Re: Rotan Family Bible(owner found)

2003-02-17 16:33:55Z

Over a year ago, the bible was been returned to us, due to Mary's investigative skills, and kind heart. Thank you more than we can say. It belonged to John Morris ROTAN, (1900-1968Tx) ( son of William Thomas ROTAN and Anne Lou MORRIS). He was the grandson of John Willis ROTAN and Zemila ASKEW. His daughter took the bible to church as a child and lost it. It was missing for over 50 years. She is happy to know that it is back in our possession. The entries have answered alot of questions, and given us new ones. We never would have been able to know about part of my grandfather's life with out it. We are indebted to Mary for this. Thank you Mary for caring about this, and working so hard to return it to us. Shirley

Re: Mary Ann Rotan

2003-01-21 19:18:36Z

Ginger,

I would share anything I had, if I really had anything. My e-mail is billandrobb@ricc.net.

Roberta

Re: Mary Ann Rotan

2003-01-21 19:15:48Z

George,

I don't know if we are related or not through the Rotan's. I
just don't have enough information to give you an answer. Sorry.

Roberta

Re: William Rotan and his daughter, Mary Ann Rotan Cauble

rdgriffith — 2003-03-13 15:57:04Z

I am descended from Margaret (Rotan) and Dan Griffith of White Co., TN. Margaret was a daughter of William Rotan and probably a sister to your Mary Ann. The family moved from the Spartanburg, SC area sometime in the 1790s to Kentucky...and then on to White Co., TN. Dan and Margaret were married in Christian Co. about 1816 and the following year moved to the Lost Creek area in White Co., living next door to Margaret's father William.

I don't have a lot on the family, but willing to share. Communicate via email at Robert.D.Griffith@worldnet.att.net

Re: surname Rotan - Bible

rdgriffith — 2003-03-13 15:57:04Z

Mary,
Our Rotan line traces from VA to SC to KY to TN and spreads from there. Please see if any of these names fit your bible records:

John Rottan, b 1735 VA and served in the Rev. War in SC.
sons William Rotan, b. abt 1760 SC and John Rotan
John & William are found in Barron Co, KY in 1800. William spends some time also in Christian Co., KY where his daughter Margaret marries Dan Griffith. The families move to White Co., TN between 1810 and 1817.

John moved to Ohio for a few years and then to Greene Co., IL. His children include Thomas, Littleton and Hiram. Thomas moved to Colin Co., TX about 1842.

William Rotan was in White Co., TN by 1811 with his son Richard M. Rotan. Other family members include Jane and Harry. Jane married Dr. Wm. E. Throckmorton. Another possible son of William is Tarlton Rotton of Christian Co., KY.

James Edward Rotan, born in Sparta, TN in 1844 was a grandson of William Rotan. James was a successful businessman in Texas after serving in the Civil War for the Confederacy.

My ancestor, Dan Griffith, served as executor of William Rotan's will. Would appreciate any additional information you might have if it pertains to this family. Please respond to robert.d.griffith@worldnet.att.net

Re: ROTAN, Geo

JDeaver4531 — 2005-08-17 21:46:21Z

Joanne,
I have a Sarah Jane ROTAN b. February 09, 1868, Balto., MD, d. September 27, 1872, Balto., MD, dau. of Chas. Albert ROTAN b. November 20, 1845 Balto., MD.
Joan

Wm. Henkel ROTAN WW I Hero

JDeaver4663 — 2003-10-03 17:21:43Z

Re: Rotan

JDeaver4663 — 2003-10-03 17:15:28Z

Marie,
All I have for Geo. O. ROTAN is what I found in the Baltimore City Directory & in the 1900 Baltimore, MD census.
I hope you are able to connect. Please let me know.

1879-Balto census: "Rotan Geo. O, finisher, 196 w Lanvale"
1895-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, huchster, 137 Millington av"
1896-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, huckster, 137 Millington av"
1898-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, prod, 117 Dolphin"
1900-Balto Directory: "Rotan Geo O, grocer, 117 Dolphin"

1900 Baltimore, MD census, Vo. 16, E.D. 163, Sheet 6, Line 51. a George Rotan is listed a born in MD Jan, 1855, living at 117 Dolphin, Baltimore, MD. This enumeration was done by John G. Ray, whose relationship to George Rotan was boarder.
This may be the son of William Rotan the shoemaker and the father of David Rotan.

From the Joan DEAVER of Rehoboth Beach, DE
Genealogy website: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/d/e/a/Joan-Deaver...

Re: Rotan

lasha1 — 2003-10-01 20:08:51Z

I am researching Viola Wunder Rotan, Married George, sons George Jr, Fred and Clinton, can you give me any info on George and family..I know Viola re married Joseph Bader...and help appreciated..marie9@adelphial.net..Thanks Marie...

Re: Rotans in Phila.

lasha1 — 2003-04-03 03:12:06Z

I am quite interested in Viola Wunder Rotan..her father was John F. Wunder..this is the line i am researching...her mother was Clara Burdet or Burdel, I have info on her siblings..and her fathers brothers....do you have any pictures of Viola and her family...please let me know..marie9@adelphia.net.....thanks Marie

Re: THE MANY WIFES OF William E. Rotan

mports1 — 2004-05-16 01:35:19Z

I have little information on your William E. Rotan as he is not in my direct line. But, I know that he was the son of John Miner Rotan of White County, Tennessee.

I am a descendant of John's older sister Mary. Both were children of William and Rosamond Rotan.

I would like to exchange information with you. Please send an e-mail.

Re: King-Rotan-Hardin

@@FLAROE@AOL.COM — 2003-06-19 16:52:50Z

HI DAVID I ALSO AM FROM MARY ANN ROTAN .DOWN THREW NANCY KING TEMPLE ,THEN THREW THE HARDIN LINE. I HAVE BEEN MOSTLEY LOOKING FOR THE HARDIN LINE. JAMES BEN . HARDIN .1900 MARRIED MINNIE TEMPLE DAUGHTER OF NANCY KING TEMPLE .....FRANCES LAROES

Re: King-Rotan-Hardin

@@FLAROE@AOL.COM — 2003-06-19 16:52:50Z

Re: KING ROTAN

@@FLAROE@AOL.COM — 2003-06-19 16:52:50Z

I am gggggd of Mary Ann Rotan and Peter Johnson Kng . I have some Info. on them. Info on some names back to 1690 on the King's .and about 5 generations on the Rotan's like Mary's mother and dad - John A. and Sarah Roberson .

Re: Rotans in Phila.

llnpolgar — 2005-02-12 03:49:29Z

My great-grandfather had a brother, Henry Hough (pronounced Huff), who married a Becky Rotan and they lived in Phila. From census information, Becky would have been born abt. 1862-1863 and married Henry about 1882-1883. They had 4 children: Anna, b. July 1884; Amanda W., b. Nov. 1887; Henry G., b. Mar. 1894; and Jane (poss. called Jenny), b. Mar. 1896. Anna died before 1910, and I believe from what my grandfather said she was murdered. He also said some Rotans were buried at the Palmer St. Cemetery in Kensington. Henry G. and Amanda were buried at Oakland Cem. I do not know where Becky Rotan Hough and her husband Henry were buried. Have you found her in your family?

Re: nancy rotan m. jonathan bridges

JerryCox22 — 2004-05-24 14:46:32Z

Hi Diane, Just found your message. I think she (Nancy Patan/Patton) was a NA, too, but maybe only 50%. I've just started on this line and have info coming. Will be happy to share. I have her and Jon's death and locale. Have you learned anything since this posting? Jerry

Re: nancy rotan m. jonathan bridges

JerryCox22 — 2004-05-24 14:46:32Z

Glad to meet you cuz, It is an ongoing thing. I have more films coming, esp. Indian records. I'm working on the prospect that Jonathan was the son of an Edmond Bridges who had 3 sons and 1 dau, 1790 SC. Jonathan's kids are all known except one early son, who I think was named Edmond, by census, born about 1803. I believe he died before 1820 and Jonathan named another son Edmond in 1829. I'm also trying to prove his wife Nancy at least half NA. Any effort you can provide will be appreciated. I have a genetic twendge that Edmond 1st was born in Maine in 1739. Please talk me direct at jerrrco@aol.com. This site isn't what it was. Jerry Cox

Re: Mary Ann Rotan

FMLAROE1 — 2004-02-03 17:41:02Z

would like any info . please email me ..thanks frances hardin

Re: KING ROTAN

FMLAROE1 — 2004-02-03 17:29:00Z

I to am from this line any info Please. If possible send email ..Will gather my info. also to share. frances

Nancy H Rotan married Ammon Perry

JenniferProffitPerry — 2004-06-10 21:50:45Z

I am married to the great great grandson of Nancy Rotan we are looking for information on her especially what the H stands for. this is a big mystery in the family if someone could help us that would be great!

Re: ROTAN, Geo

@@joannepeterson@shaw.ca — 2005-03-29 18:11:15Z

I'm looking for more information on George Rotan who was in the 17th Ward, Precinct 1, Baltimore in the 1880 census - with his children, including LOUISA, then 11. Is this your family? Did he have another daughter Sarah Elizabeth?

Re: ROTAN, Geo

@@joannepeterson@shaw.ca — 2005-03-29 18:11:15Z

Doesn't seem an obvious match, does it? That George (born about 1838 in Maryland) also had a son George born about 1859. But in our family tree we have 2 girls, both born in Maryland who married Fieldings on Vancouver Island. Sarah Elizabeth was born about 1854 and Louise Mary Ann was born march 27, 1870 in Baltimore (died Oct. 28, 1918in Chase River, near Nanaimo, BC Canada). The surname is sometimes Wroten, Wrotten or Wroughton. The father was George and the mother was Elizabeth Allen. It seems that these 2 girls must be sisters, and the information for Sarah seems to match Sarah Rotan in that 1881 census. I was hoping someone might be tracing this family and could fill in the blanks. It may be that 2 sisters married 2 brothers.
Joanne

Wm. ROTAN 1817 MD-aft.1895 MD m. Sarah Jane WHEELER

joandeaver — 2003-04-06 01:58:03Z

Looking for information on this ROTAN family:
1 William Rotan b: 1817 MD d: Aft. 1895
.+Sarah Jane Wheeler b: 1824 Balto. MD d: Bef. 1870
....2 Theodore C. Rotan?
....2 [1] Charles Albert Rotan b: November 20, 1845 Balto., MD d: May 24, 1926 MD
.......+Kate Fort White b: April 1843 MD
....*2nd Wife of [1] Charles Albert Rotan:
....... +Helen McClure
....2 Alice J. Rotan? b: 1852
....2 George O. Rotan? b: January 1855 Balto., MD

ROTAN, Geo

joandeaver — 2003-04-06 01:58:03Z

Sorry, our Geo ROTAN was b. & d. in Baltimore, MD. I see not connection to yours in PA.

Re: Rotan

joandeaver — 2003-04-06 01:58:03Z

Thank you for sending that information. I don't know if there's a connection, but I'll keep this in file just in case...
Joan Deaver

Re: WILLIAM ROTAN

catheyheenan1 — 2005-04-13 17:07:58Z

IM RELATED TO WILLIAM ROTAN, MARRIED TOO ELLENDER E GOWEN ROTAN IN 1890 THEY HAD 13 KIDS, ONE OF THEM WAS LON KELLY, HE IS MY GRANDFATHER, AS HIS SON WAS MY DAD, MARSHALL LEEON ROTAN, I HAVE PICTURES OF ROTANS, BACK TO WILLIAM AND ELLENDER ROTAN, I LIVE IN OREGON, SEND EMAILS AND ILL TRY TO SCAN ANY I HAVE, I KNEW MOST OF MY GRANDPA LONS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, AND ABOUT LON, HE MARRIED EUDORA FRANCES AND HAD 13 KIDS, MY DAD MARSHALL WAS ONE , ONLY TWO SURVIVING NOW, THANKS CATHEY

Rotans from Kershaw County, South Carolina

karotan — 2004-06-02 13:46:21Z

I am looking for any decendants of Henry Rotan, born approximately 1846. in South Carolina. I currently live in Maryland and am the great granddaughter of Mattie Rotan. My grandfather's siblings didn't talk about their father much, but they did say that his name was Henry. I located in the 1880 Census a Henry Rotan, who had a son named Henry about the same age as my great grandmother, Mattie. If anyone is a decendant of Henry Rotan, please contact me. Thanks.