The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Union Township, page 730
Moses H. Rawlings, a prominent farmer of Union Township, was born April 26, 1838, in Garrard County, Ky., a son of William D. and Sarah M. Rawlings, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of New Jersey, now deceased. His parents came to this county among the early settlers and entered a quarter-section of land. Of eight children born to them five are living--William H., Susan, Martha A., Mary and Moses H. The latter was eight years of age when his parents moved to Hendricks County and there he was reared to manhood. Nov. 4, 1858, he was married to Martha J. Leach, of this county, a daughter of Meredith Leach (deceased). To them have been born seven children of whom five are living--William D., James L., Grace B., Letie and Elbert H. Mr. Rawlings is the owner of 330 acres of land. He is a member of the Odd Fellows order, and in politics he is a Republican. He is identified with the Methodist Episcopal church.