Have been looking for a John ROLAND who served in the Civil War in Co H. 17th OVI, and Josina Roland. Don't know if they were brother and sister, or spouses. A kind lady sent me info on a marriage in Madison co of Reuben Elliot and Josina Roland in 1866. I am trying to establish the relationship, if any, to Barbara Ellen CRIST of Fairfield co. She later married John E. Lane and they went to Shelby co Illinois. I discovered letters from the ROLANDS to Ellen CRIST in 1864 and 1865 in which they call her Cousin. It could be a courtesy title but I am inclined to doubt that theory. The letters were datelined NEWPORT. I was not aware that there was a Newport in Madison co, until I received the marriage record and checked the map. Any help on these Rolands would be helpful. They were apparently in NEWPORT at least 1864 to 1866. Thanks very much for help, suggestions or theories. Margaret Calvin