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JOHN E. RAWLINGS, farmer and breeder of fine stock; P. O. Kumler; one of the early settlers of the State; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., Oct. 18, 1810; came to this State, in 1837, and settled in Sangamon Co. in the same year; he has been a resident of McLean Co. since 1859; his farm consists of 160 acres, valued at $6,000. Previous to his coming to this county, he resided in Menard and Sangamon Counties twenty-four years, during which time he held the office of Justice of the Peace in Menard eight years; Constable in Sangamon three years, and Coroner in Menard two years. He was married, in 1834, to Miss Polly Scott, who was born in Tennessee; they have had seven children — five of whom are living — Austin, Ella, Minnie, Francis A. and John F.; deceased — Louisa and Mary Jane. Austin, the eldest son of Mr. Rawlings, served four years in the late war; he enlisted in the 1st Mo. Cav., which was afterward credited to this State, at the expiration of which time he re-enlisted as a veteran; was promoted Sergeant, and later was elected 2d Lieutenant; he served until the close of the war, when he was discharged with honor by general order.