He was endowed on 30 Dec 1845 in the Nauvoo, Illinois LDS temple.
Transcript from the original record of James H. Rollins and Evaline Walker's Endowment, 30 Dec 1845.
From Heber C. Kimballs Journal (also known as "Book 93")
November 21, 1845 to January 7, 1846
Photocopy of the original journal
in BYU Library Special Collections
Jerald and Sandra Tanner
Modern Microfilm Company
June 17, 1982
Electronic Text by Howard Bangerter
Oct. 21 1997
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Tuesday, December 30th 1845.
The morning was pleasant, and at an
early hour a very large number were at
the Temple waiting for their washing &
anointing -- they having been notified
the day before to attend at an early
hour -- Geo. P. Sykes - messenger(?)
At 10 minutes past 8 o'clock
commenced in the male department,
washing & annointing the following
washed by Milli(?) Snow & Geo. P Dykes
annointned by A. O. Smoot & (??)
persons. vis.
High Priests;
...[one name]
Seventies.
... [one name]
James H. Rollins -- [born] May 27. 1816
... [9 names]
finished at 22 minutes to 10. -------
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In the female department the following
persons were washed and anointed, com-
mencing at 20 minutes after 8. viz;
...[8 names]
Eveline Rollins born May 21. 1823
washed by C.C. Spencer. Annointed by Thisja(?) Cahoon
...[[6 names]
----- Finished at 25 minutes to 10. --------
At half past 9 o'clock 18 bottles of oil
which had been prepared with perfume,
were consecrated for the annointing in
Pres. Young's room, the following persons of
the quorum of the Twelve being present
and clothed according to the Holy Order, viz;
Pres. Brigham Young, Elder H. C. Kimball
Parley P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman & George
A. Smith, also Pres Joseph Young of the
Seventies ----- Pres. B. Young was mouth,
for the first 12. and George A. Smith for
the other six.
At 10 o'clock the Bell rung and ...
to recieve into the upper department those
whose names are above written who have been
washed and annointed this morning --
Persons officiating as follows, viz;
P.P Pratt, as No.1 Orson Spencer as No. 2
Erastus Snow as No. 3 in the upper department
and in the middle department, as follows,
George A. Smith No. 1 C. C. Rich No. 2 -
Lorenzo Snow No. 3 John D. Lee " 4
F. D. Richards " 5 ---
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At 10 m. before 11. John M. Bernhisel
brought in a suit of garments for the use
of the persons receiving their endowments..
Robes. Garments, Apron. Caps.
Moccasins & Socks
Dec. 30.
At 10 minutes past 11. commenced
receiving the first company into the upper
department in the following order:
[19 names listed...]
James H. Rollins [by] L. Mecham
Eveline Rollins [by] J. H. Rollins
[8 other names listed...]
Finished at 20 minutes past one.
Lorenzo Snow and Catherine C. Spencer
officated as prompters, also Artemisia Snow
...
[Other sessions follow. An intersting note by Brother Kimball at the end of the day...]
Dec. 30.
The labors of the day having been
brought to a close at so early an hour
viz; half past 8. it was thought proper
to have a little season of recreation.
Accordingly, Brother Hanson was invited
to produce his violin -- he did so, and
played several lively airs, among the
rest - some very good lively dancing
tunes. This was too much for the gravity
of Bro. Joseph Young, indulged
in a horn-pipe; and was soon joined
by severl others, and before the dance
was over several French fours were
indulged in. The first was opened by
Pres. B. Young with Sister Whitney and
Elder H. C. Kimball with Sister Whitney
The spirit of dancing increased until
the whole floor was covered with dancers.
After this had continued about an
hour, several excellent songs were
sung in which several of the brethern
and sisters joined -- The Upper California
was sung by Erastus Snow. After which
Sister Whitney being invited by Pres.
Young, stood up and invoking the gift
of tongues, sung one of the most beau-
tiful songs in tongues that ever was
heard. The interpretation was given
by her husband, Bishop Whitney, it
related to our efforts to build this
House, and to the priviliege we now
have of meeting together in it. ---
of our departure shortly to the
country of the Lamanites, and
their rejoicing when they hear the gospel,
and of the ingathering of Isreal ----- ---
Altogether, it was one of the most
touching and beautiful exhibitions
of the power of the Spirit in the gift
of tongues which was ever seen ---
(So it appeared to the writer of this)
After a little conversation of a general
nature, the exercises of the evening
were closed by prayer by Pres. B.
Young -- and soon after most of the
persons present left the temple for
their homes. The persons present at this
interesting meeting were, Pres. B. Young,
Elder H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Joseph
Young, erastus Snow --- John D. Lee
Bishop N. K. Whitney, Elisha Averetto -
David Candland L.R. foster John
L. Butler -- Lewis Robbins -- Chapman
Hans. C. Hanson - Horace Whitney
Wm. H. Kimball -- little Joseph Young
Bishop Whitneys Son John and Sisters Kimball
Whitney, Artemi[?] Snow, Eliza R. Snow
Mercy R. Thompson Sisters: Bains - S.
M. [?] & Margaret Moore and
Catherine Lewis
At 10 o'clock most of the bretheren who
staid had prepared their beds, some
on the floor, and some on sofas, and
were ready for sleep. ---
Amasa Lyman came in at 12. --
and with Pres. Young, [?] and 5 or 6 others
remained in the Temple over night.
...[interesting message by Brigham Young after another dance on January 1, 1846]
...After dancing a few
[?] Pres. Young called the attention
of the whole company, and then gave
them a message, of this import,
viz.; that this temple was a Holy
place and that when we danced
January 1
we danced unto the Lord, and that no
person should be allowed to come on
to this floor, and afterwards mingle
with the wicked. He said the wicked
have no right to dance, that dancing and
music belonged to the Saints -- And he
strongly expressed upon the minds of
those present the impropriety of mingling
again with the wicked after having
come in here, and taken upon them
the covenants which they had -- He
spoke pointedly to his daughter Vilate
and told her that if she should do so
after this, she might expect to meet
the frown of a father who held the
keys of the Priesthood --. He was followed
by ? R. Foster, who concern[?] in the [?]
of Pres. Young, and said he would like to
have the question put, that it might be
known how many of those present
were willing to make a covenant to this
effect, that they would not mingle with
the wicked any more in their amusement
[more good stuff follows! Need more time to transcribe!]
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He AP Bishop between 1859 and 1867 in Minersville, Beaver, Utah. He was released in 1867
He PH Patriarch on 24 Jun 1893 in Minersville (?), Beaver County, Utah. Ordained by Francis M. Lyman He was sealed to parents on 18 Oct 1894. He died on 7 Feb 1899 in Lyman, Uinta, Wyoming. He was buried on 10 Feb 1899 in Lyman, Uinta, Wyoming.