Bio of Rollins, Orvis V. (b.1835) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Rollins, Orvis V., is the brother alluded to in the above sketch (Irvin W.
Rollins), and was born in East Orange, April 23, 1835. He was but twenty
years of age when he came here. His claim was made on section 22, where he
now lives. He has largely engaged in stock raising. His herd has been for
many years graded with shorthorns, and he is now raising some Jerseys.
Norman horses are also reared on this farm. As high as 1,300 bushels of
wheat have been produced by Mr. Rollins on the home farm, and he has
probably fruited more seedling apples than any other man in the state of
Minnesota. He is a member of the Elgin Masonic lodge, and a supporter of
the Methodist Church. His theological preferences are with those of his
wife's church - Congregational - and in political affairs with the
Republican party. He has been town supervisor three terms and has also
served as assessor. His marriage occurred in March, 1860, the bride being
Miss Mary O., daughter of Erastus Dodge, one of the pioneers of Elgin
township. The eldest son, Edgar T., is elsewhere sketched in this work.
Fred E. eighteen years old, and Grace Minerva, not yet two, reside at
home.