Kathleen Douglas Rodgers and Robert Baxter Rollins
KATHLEEN DOUGLAS RODGERS, daughter of MATTIE IRENE HARGRESS and JAMES DOUGLAS RODGERS, was born January 16, 1897 in Georgia,56 and died August 14, 1974 in Floyd County, Georgia.56, 37 She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow, Georgia.1784
She married (1) ROBERT BAXTER ROLLINS on October 9, 1913 in Bartow County, Georgia.1778 He was born in 1891 in Georgia, and died February 1, 1924 in Bartow County, Georgia.37
She married (2) WILLIAM L. POWERS on January 16, 1930 in Rockmart, Polk, Georgia.10819 He was born May 26, 1887 in Ohio,456 and died January 26, 1931 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.456 He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rockmart, Polk, Georgia.456
She married (3) FRED DOESCHNER in 1941 in Kingston, Bartow, Georgia.8929 He was born in 1876, and died May 3, 1951 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.8928 He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow, Georgia.1784
Children of KATHLEEN DOUGLAS RODGERS and ROBERT BAXTER ROLLINS:
- ROBERT BAXTER ROLLINS, b. July 17, 1914, Georgia;56 m. BETTY HARRISON JONES; d. March 22, 1993, Largo, Pinellas, Florida.10817
- ANITA ROLLINS, b. June 9, 1917, Kingston, Bartow, Georgia;168 d. September 29, 1999.168
- JAMES ROGERS ROLLINS, b. November 18, 1923, Georgia;56 d. February 23, 1986, Floyd County, Georgia.37
Marriage Announcements and News
Atlanta Constitution, October 14, 19132532
Rogers-Rollins
Kingston, Ga., October 23—(Special.) Mr. James D. Rogers announces the marriage of his daughter, Kathleen Douglas, to Mr. Robert Baxter Rollins, of Cassville, Ga., which took place on Thursday evening of this week.
Mrs. Rollins is the youngest daughter of Mr. James D. Rogers, of the well-known firm of Oglesby Grocery company, of Atlanta. Mr. Rollins is cashier of the Bank of Cassville, Ga. Their friends are extending congratulations on the happy event.
Atlanta Journal, January 20, 193010819
Mrs. Rollins and Mr. Powers Wed January 16
ROCKMART, Ga.— Oak Crest, the lovely home of Dr. and Mrs. T. E. McBryde, was the scene of the most beautiful home wedding that has been solemnized here in many years, when, on Thursday, January 16, a 3 o'clock, Mrs. Kathleen Rogers Rollin became the bride of Mr. William L. Powers, of Atlanta.
The home was tastefully decorated with profusions of smilax and flowers, and in the north end of the spacious living room before a veritable bower of ferns and foliage plants the altar was erected. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Freeman, of Kingston, the home of the bride, in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends.
The bride entered accompanied by her father, Mr. J. D. Rogers, as the orchestra began the bridal chorus from Lohengrin. She was lovely wearing a Lelong model of LaFrance blue with accessories to match. Her flowers were a shoulder corsage of orchids and valley lilies. Her only ornament was a diamond brooch which belonged to her mother.
The bridesmaid, Mrs. Gordon Rogers, of Kingston, wore a dress on independence blue with accessories to match, her flowers were pink rose buds and valley lilies in a shoulder corsage.
The matron of honor, the bride's sister, Mrs. T. E. McBryde, of Rockmart, Ga., wore a gown of sapphire blue with accessories to match. Her flowers were pink rosebuds and valley lilies. The bride's little daughter, Anita Rollins, was her mother's junior bridesmaid. She wore a dress of flesh georgette with slippers to match. Her hat was Madonna blue and she carried an old-fashioned bouquet of pink rosebuds. The bride's aunt, Mrs. J. L. Arnold of Kingston, wore a gown of violet crepe. Her flowers were a corsage of parma violets and valley lilies.
Mr. Powers was accompanied by his best man, Mr. Habestein, of Cleveland, Ohio. Before the ceremony, Mrs. H. L. Lanham, of Rome sang "Sweet Mystery of Life," and during the ceremony "Love's Old Sweet Song" was rendered on the violin by Mr. Ford, Mrs. Wiley at the piano.
Following the ceremony tea was served. In the early evening Mr. and Mrs. Powell left for Tampa, Fla., from whence they will go to Havana, Cuba, and following their wedding trip, they will make Atlanta their home.
Atlanta Constitution, October 28, 19418929
Marriage Announced
KINGSTON, Ga., Oct. 27.—The marriage of Mrs. Kathleen Powers to Fred R. Doeschner, of Miami, Fla., took place recently at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Harry B. Free, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kitchen, of Cartersville, Mrs. Powers' daughter and son, were matron of honor and best man.
Mrs. Doeschner wore a dark blue suit with black accessories. Her flowers were white chrysanthemums, cape jessamines and smilax.
Mr. Doeschner is a merchant tailor of Miami, Fla., and is connected with J. P. Allen's department store, Atlanta.
The couple left by automobile for a trip up the east coast to Washington, D. C.
Obituaries
Atlanta Constitution, February 3, 19248932
Brother Lies Dead While Sister Dies From Pneumonia
Kingston, Ga., February 2.—(Special.)—While the dead body of Robert B. Rollins, 33, lies in one room of the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Rollins, of this place, his sister, Miss Gertrude Rollins, lies at the point of death in the next. Both are victims of pneumonia.
Other survivors besides his parents are his widow; three children. a brother, James D. Rollisn, Jr., and three sisters, Mrs. James Emory Hayes, of Atlanta; Mrs. B. F. Neal, of Montezuma, and Mrs. H. J. Holly, of Marietta.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Charlotte News, January 27, 19318931
Powers Funeral To Be In Georgia
The body of William L. Powers, 45, who died at St. Peter's Hospital at 8:30 o'clock last night, will be taken to Rockmart, Ga., for funeral services and burial. The body will leave Charlotte either tonight or tomorrow morning and final rites will be held there some time Thursday.
Mr. Powers became desperately ill Sunday with meningitis and his death last night came as a shock. He was formerly of Cleveland, Ohio.
Surviving him are his wife and three step-children, Bobby, Anita and Jimmy Rollins.
Nashville Banner, May 4, 19518928
Fred Doeschner
Funeral services for Fred Doeschner, 75, of 1301 Ridley Blvd., were held this morning at Bracey-Welsh Funeral Home with the Rev. Shugart Martin officiating.
The body will be conveyed to Cartersville, Ga., where graveside services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Doeschner died unexpectedly yesterday morning at St. Thomas Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Dresden, Germany, and came to this country as a young man. He was a prominent fur dealer in Pittsburgh, Pa., for more than 35 years. He then sold his business and went to Vero Beach, Fla., where he built and operated the Royal Park Inn.
Mr. Doeschner came to Nashville about eight years ago and since that time had operated The Fur Studio at his residence.
He was married in 1941 to the former Miss Kathleen Rogers Powers of Kingston, Ga. She survives.
Mr. Doeschner was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Rotary Club in Pittsburgh.
Cemetery Pictures
Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow, Georgia
Fred Doeschner
Kathleen D. Rodgers
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 5, 19001774 | Kingston, Bartow, Georgia |
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| April 20, 19101775 | Kingston, Bartow, Georgia |
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| January 3, 19201775 | Kingston, Bartow, Georgia |
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| April 14, 1930288 | Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia |
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