ROLLINS, Helen Roberta 1885 - 1885

ROLLINS, RATCLIFF

Posted By: Richard K. Thompson (email)
Date: 2/20/2011 at 17:01:08

Note: although the child was not specifically named in this newspaper item, it is for Helen Roberta ROLLINS.

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Fairfield Ledger
May 20, 1885
Pg. 3 Col. 5

A TELEGRAM was received by Robert F. RATCLIFF yesterday announcing the death of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. ROLLINS, nee Lena RATCLIFF, at Cincinnati, Ohio, where Mrs. RATCLIFF and Mrs. ROLLINS have been visiting for sometime (sic. some time). The remains will be brought to this city.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: The child was Helen Roberta ROLLINS, daughter of Robert W. ROLLINS and Hellen RATCLIFF ROLLINS. She was born on or about January 4, 1885 and died May 19, 1885. Aged: 4m 15days. She was buried in the RATCLIFF/ROLLINS family lot # 199 E 1/2 in Old Fairfield City Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa. Her headstone resembles that of a short tree trunk, with the name, dates, and family information engraved on the trunk.