Rosannah and Hugh Wallin had five sons - Sands 's half brothers - some of whom also became well - known traditional ballad singers .
Her first husband , Hugh Wallin ( 1826 -- 1864 ) , was killed in the U.S. Civil War .
Rosannah and Hugh Wallin   had five sons - Sands 's half brothers - some of whom also became well - known traditional ballad singers .
Her first husband , Hugh Wallin ( 1826 -- 1864 ) , was killed in the U.S. Civil War .