Isaac T. Rollins, farmer; P. O. Troy; is a son of Josiah and Nancy (Tucker) Rollins, who were born in the state of New Hampshire. They were parents of ten children, of whom two only are now living, viz., Isaac T. and Hannah, who is now Mrs. Stewart. Josiah, the father, moved from New Hampshire to Vermont, where they resided for a time, and in 1815, came to Ohio, locating in Miami County on the farm upon which Josiah now lives; he bought the farm with just a few acres cleared, on which were two small log cabins; the cabin on the east part of the farm is of historic interest. During the War of 1812, they built a substantial stockade around the cabin and the families, for some distance around, took shelter there every night, for better security from the enemy. The grandfather, Joseph, was also born in New Hampshire, but moved into Vermont, where he lived and died; the grandmother, Hettie, lived to come to Miami County with her son, Josiah; she lived and died on the same farm where Isaac now lives. Mr. Rollins, the subject of our sketch, was united in marriage November 28, 1828, with Eleanor Hart, daughter of Charles and Nancy (Chamberlin) Hart, who were natives of New Jersey, but came to Miami County in 1812. By this union, they have had seven children, viz., Charles H., Josiah B., Caroline, now deceased; Leander J., Marion J., Sylvester A., and Horace J. Mrs. Rollins, coming to this county so early in its settlement, remembers distinctly the dangers and trials they passed through during the War of 1812; although but a child, yet the events were indelibly fixed upon her memory. Mr. Rollins farm consists of 95 acres of excellent land and has now been owned by the Rollins family for about sixty-five years. During the War of the Rebellion, five out of the six sons of Mr. Rollins enlisted in defense of their country, serving until they were discharged by sickness, disability, or the close of the war; the oldest son, Charles H., served four years and nine months, being in some of the hard-fought battles, such as the ones at Pittsburg Landing, the Atlanta campaign, and in the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee; during this service, he was promoted for bravery and meritorious conduct from a Private to a Captain. The Rollins family, in it's history, dates back for nearly 250 years in this country, and then connects with its history in England, where it has had a prominence for many ages past. The youngest son, Horace J., is by profession, a landscape painter, being a student of the art at the McMicken University of Cincinnati; he has devoted many years to this art and he has acquired a proficiency in its principles which entitles him to the notice of the public, and, especially, to those who are students and lovers of this science; he is author of a book entitled "Studio, Field and Gallery," "intended as a Manuel of Painting for the Student and Amateur, and information for the general reader." Of the merits of this work there can be no doubts, as it has been published by D. Appleton & Co., of New York City, who, having undertaken its publication, is a sufficient guarantee of its intrinsic worth and value.