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Re Trotter Surname

tgautereaux1 — 2012-05-07 02:08:49Z

Looking for Trotters from Ireland. Came to USA in early 1800's to Pittsburgh, PA then to Steubenville, OH in the 1820's then Keokuk, Iowa.

James & Eliza Trotter - both born/married in Ireland around 1800.
Children:
Thomas,
Elizabeth,
James,
William,
Alexander,
Harvey,
Richard,
Leticia,
Sarah
Thanks in advance for your help with my puzzle!

Re: Trotter's in TN and TX

deonnawillis — 2012-04-24 20:55:34Z

I would be interested in any information you would be willing to share concerning Mary Toomey. I've been researching the Toomy(ey) family in Sevier County, TN for years but as you know information is hard to come by. Thank you!

Re: In search of Ttrotter's from Wayne City, IL

lyndamiller2234 — 2012-03-29 19:54:43Z

My name is Lynda Lane Miller. My great grandmother was Mary Angeline Gammon Lane. Her mother was Mary Jane, Janey, Trotter and father Samuel Taylor Gammon. Samuel and Janey lived in the Wayne County area and moved to Douglas County, Arcola, Illinois, where they are buried in the Arcola City Cemetery. I am also looking for pictures of the Trotters and Gammons. You can contact me at familychaser@hotmail.com if you wish
Lynda Lane (Groce) Miller

Re: Susanna Baughman Trotter

dnewton141 — 2012-03-24 20:34:59Z

My husband is descended from a brother of Malinda Davis Baughman. If you have any information on the Davis side that you'd be willing to share, I would love to hear from you. I found note of 4 sons and 3 daughters of James & Mary Shields Davis.

Re: Do you know these Trotters?

ia50265 — 2012-03-18 16:23:23Z

Hi, would Love to make contact, I am Kim Carr Irvin, great granddaughter of Willie ONeal, We have an ONeal, reunion in Iowa,in July! Please contact me

Re: Looking for Unknown Trotter Family members

thug_in_harmony — 2012-01-26 17:55:53Z

I may have information that can help, my wife name is Michelle(Trotter) daughter of crockett trotter of Texarkana Arkansas

Re: Lincoln Grimsby Trotters

joanleopold_1 — 2012-01-25 13:45:58Z

Thank you. I think Caroline Johnson and Peter Goulding who are listed on this site already have a full genealogy including your family. You might contact them. I thank them very much for sharing this genealogy with me. It is so large that it has taken me quite a while to "digest" it, but it has been very helpful.

Best wishes,
Joan

Re: Lincoln Grimsby Trotters

Ian_Trotter — 2012-01-24 18:59:21Z

Hello Joan, my names Kirsty and I'm using my fathers account to do some research, my Great x3 Grandfather was called Frederick King Trotter, who was born in Lincoln around the 1700's, and he was a Surgeon dentist, I don't no if that is any help to you atall??,I'm unsure of the middle name, whehter it was a middle name or part of his surname. He went on to have a son called William, who had a son called Clarence, who again had a son named Jack, who was my fathers father and also my Grandad?

Re: Ida Anna Trotter

GlendaClark58 — 2012-01-15 20:47:52Z

Born November 5, 1907. Died June 23, 1994. Maiden name was Pursell (or Purcell).
Father- Henry Hiram Pursell
Mother Ada Ella Graham Pursell
Brothers:
Raymond Roy- my paternal grandfather
Henry
Hiram
Harris
Sisters:
Dessie
Gertie
Email me if you want pictures and more info.
Glenda Clark
purejoy@comcast.net

Re: Alexander and Beecham TROTTER, Ontario to Brandon, Manitoba 1880s

Oneforall414 — 2011-12-09 16:51:10Z

Hi Judith ... my name is Karen "Lee" Sobiecki (nee Wilson) and I am the Grandaughter of Hattie May Trotter and William Earl Wilson ... Hattie and Marjorie were cousins and remained close for their entire lives ... I loved my visits with Marjorie ... I have a set of 2 black and white photographs of snowflake crystals that hung in Marjorie's hallway as long as I can remember ... she gave them to me for a wedding present because I had so loved them as a little child ... she also gave my firstborn daughter her "very first Barbie" ... lol ... I am guessing that you and I would be cousins and I would love to connect with you ... I have built a huge Trotter/Colclough tree which I would be most happy to share and perhaps we can grow your branch ... my personal email is lessgo@telus.net and I will look forward to hearing from you ... till then ... Lee

Re: Alexander and Beecham TROTTER, Ontario to Brandon, Manitoba 1880s

jandjglover — 2011-11-21 23:31:24Z

Hello
My name is Judith Glover (nee Button). Marjorie Trotter was a cousin of my Grandmother (Maud Button nee Todd born in Uxbridge, moved to Stouffille where she lived until she died - my dad, Reg - born & raised in Stouffville, as my brother & I). Grandma's mother was a Trotter who died young (2 daughthers - Maud & Gertrude). Great grandpa Todd remarried (I believe) a cousin of his first wife (also a Trotter). I rememeber Marjorie very well. My Grandma and Marjorie kept in touch all their lives. Marjorie came to visit us in Stouffville after my Grandma died (this would have been about 10 years after 1965 or 1966). She looked so much like my grandma that both my Dad & I stood shocked at the door not being able to day anything! We had not seen her for about 10 years or more when we had visited her in Victoria. Marjorie was a favourite cousin of my Grandmas and we certainly knew why - she was just a wonderful and fun lady!

I have the family history if anyone is interested (probably the same as mentioned in the posts as it did come from Marjorie).

Please feel free to contact me.
Judith Glover (nee Button)

Re: Durham (UK) connection

merrinkeegan — 2011-11-20 06:31:35Z

Dear Julie looking for information on trotter family from Durham especially Newcastle upon Tyne.A William Trotter born around 1879, was married to a Robertina Bond.Childrens names were Frederick,William,Albert and Lena.Any realations same as yours.

Re: Trotters of Ireland

pennysherratt — 2011-11-18 16:17:52Z

Hi Gemma,

Margaret is a only child as her parents married late in life as their were looking after their own parents so only married after their had passed away.

I have not spoken to her yet about your other questions but will do.

Ancestry as the moment has WW1 records free to view I have found John Thomas Trotter's record and found out his was killed in France and William Henry's record too

I have tried to send a private message to you but was unsuccessful so my E-mail address is penelopesherratt@hotmail.co.uk

I will only ask one question so far and that is were do you live and come from.

Penny xx

Re: Anybody connected to me?

chyenne2000 — 2011-11-17 15:32:21Z

I think I might be your half sister. I've been looking for my dad for many years. Plz email me so we can see if we are related. Thank you Christina

Re: Trotters of Ireland

cbradley257 — 2011-11-09 18:33:26Z

Sorry, I'm logged on as my husband!

Re: Trotters of Ireland

cbradley257 — 2011-11-09 18:32:36Z

Hi Penny

My reply seems to have gone. Thank you for your information. The names that you have given match mine, so your friend and I must be distant relatives - 2nd cousins 1x removed I think! What is Margarets mothers name? Does she have any siblings? She or you can contact me via private messages or email if you prefer? My great grandparents were Albert Fredrick Trotter and Beatrice Pennington. I never met them as Albert died over 50 years before I was born. Albert and Beatrice had 3 children - Eveline (my grandmother - a midwife), Beatrice and Albert. Did your friend Margaret ever meet any of them as I believe my grandmother and Margarets grandmother would have been cousins? It would be really lovely to hear any stories she may have. Does she have any photos or information on the people that she may have met? Did she know her grandparents? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks Gemma x x

Re: Trotters of Ireland

pennysherratt — 2011-11-04 18:33:15Z

Hi Gemma,

Sorry my friend don't have a family tree on here.

John Trotter and Mary Doherty had six children of whom i have found Albert Frederick, John Thomas, Florence Agnes, William Henry, Violet Maria and Olive Martha, four of them i can marry off, Albert to Beatrice Pennington 1904, Florence to William Winders 1906, William to Lily Sparks 6/7/1913 and Olive to John welding 1929.

Hopefully this is helpful and the names matches to your family tree.

We are working hard trying to trace further but will keep you updated.

penny xx

Re: Trotters of Ireland

gemmabradley09 — 2011-11-02 18:43:13Z

Thank you. That's really great. I'll compare it to my family tree when I get a spare moment. Does your friend have a family tree on ancestry that I could have a look at? Mine is not fully updated on here, but I'm happy to give you any information or help. Please keep me informed if you manage to trace any further. Thank you Gemma x

Re: Trotters of Ireland

pennysherratt — 2011-10-31 08:26:26Z

Hi Gemma,

I Have been researching her family tree for sometime, all i know is Mary E Doherty parents were William Doherty and Elizabeth Hale both from Ireland unknown area, John Trotter all we know is born Ireland,and on her grandparents marriage cert is says he was a traveller.

My friends Grandparents are William Henry Trotter born 1891 St Helens and Lily Sparks Born 1892 also St Helens, their married at St Thomas Eccleston St Helens 06/07/1913.

I'm sorry i could't be more helpful, My friend Margaret Trotter, only just discovered her family were from Ireland, a few months ago, this is all we know.

Penny xx

Re: Trotters of Ireland

gemmabradley09 — 2011-10-30 22:34:43Z

Oh wow. That's great. Do you have any more information - do you know what her grandparents were called? Or does she know anything about the Trotters - where they were born/lived etc? Thank you.

Re: Trotters of Ireland

pennysherratt — 2011-10-30 15:44:29Z

hi Gemma,

my friends father is William Trotter born 1913,her great- grandparents are John Trotter and Mary E Doherty.

Isham Trotter

JenniferFarmer44 — 2011-09-07 13:15:49Z

I have been looking into the Isham Trotter listed below.

1820 census: Pickens District, SC
T636 TROTTER Isham (26-45) 3M(0-10) 1F(26-45) 1F(10-16) 2F(0-10)

Below are estimated birth ranges for this family.

Isham born 1775-1794
wife: 1775-1794
Daughter: 1804-1810
Daughter: 1810-1820
Daughter: 1810-1820
Son: 1810-1820
Son: 1810-1820
Son: 1810-1820

Right now I can find nothing else on this Isham. I currently have him as the son of Robert Trotter and Susannah, since he is found near Robert Jr. in the census. Any information is appreciated.

Jennifer
jcgenealogy.blogspot.com

David Trotter b. OH ca. 1819

armstrong22241 — 2011-08-09 16:22:22Z

Looking for information on David Trotter, listed in the 1850 Montgomery Co, IN census as being 31YO (b. ca. 1819), in Ohio. His occupation is listed as painter. Married Martha Clouse in Montgomery Co, IN on Dec 28, 1845.

Any information/help is very much appreciated.

Re: James TROTTER/William TROTTER in TN and MS

mary38foster — 2011-07-18 05:16:38Z

Is it possible that he could have been married to Emily Trotter and possible the father of Sylvia Trotter?

Trotter in Canada

Trotter5 — 2011-07-17 05:01:56Z

Have traced family back to a William Trotter who came to North America around 1880. Found marriage record to Margaret Armstrong from the Peterborough area of Ontario on March 30, 1881. Record indicates parents were William and Angelina Trotter but can't find any more information.

William and Margaret Trotter moved to North Dakota around 1880 and then to Fort Macleod in 1903 with their children. Any information on where William landed in North America or where he was born in Ireland?

Thanks!

Trotter in Canada

Trotter5 — 2011-07-17 05:01:55Z

TROTTER Douglas E - Vietnam Wall section 2W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-15 13:36:27Z

TROTTER Douglas E - Vietnam Wall section 2W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Online portrait of Professor Trotter (James?) 1861

eGENEee — 2011-06-05 21:30:22Z

The University of Mississippi Digital Collections includes portraits of the Class of 1861 (faculty and students)

There's a Jas. A. Trotter, or Jus. A. Trotter:

http://clio.lib.olemiss.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/1...

I think this is actually James Fisher Trotter. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Trotter

Just thought I'd share....

Trotter in Canada

KimBrizendine — 2011-06-05 16:53:46Z

Recently located the James Trotter and Agnes Weatherhead family in the 1841 Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland census and in the 1851 and 1861 Otonabee, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada censuses. Children are as follows: Sarah, Jane, Robert Marshall, and newly discovered (at least to me) children John and Agnes. Records consistently indicate Sarah (DOB ca 1840) and Jane (DOB ca 1843) were born in Scotland. There are discrepancies as to whether or not Robert (DOB 29 Jul 1845) was born in Scotland or Canada. John (DOB ca 1847) and Agnes (DOB ca 1849) appear to have been born in Canada based on census records. Therefore, the family may have emigrated to Canada between 1843 and 1847.

Sarah married a George Nelson/Nielson in Otonabee, Canada. Jane married Frank Beavis in Otonabee, Canada, and Robert married Susan Augusta Ridgway (location unknown). Robert ended up in Milwaukee, WI and may have immigrated from Canada to the United States ca 1863.

Still looking for information related to the following:
1. Marriage of Robert Marshall to Susan Ridgway
2. Passenger lists
3. Information regarding the George Nelson/Sarah Trotter family
4. Information regarding John Trotter
5. Information regarding Agnes Trotter
6. Death record for James Trotter; possibly 15 Jan 1894 in Otonabee, Canada
7. Death record for Agnes Weatherhead Trotter; possibly 24 Mar 1863

I'd love to correspond with anyone with similar interests. Pam Hughes (Beavis descendant), I hope you're still out there. :)

Re: TROTTER, England, Connecticut

JShannon8334 — 2011-06-04 03:15:01Z

My Trotters are Irish but they lived for several years in Wakefield, near Sheffield, in the 1850s and 60s. My gggrandmother was Mary Ann Trotter Gilgun and her aunt or mother (still haven't determined that) was named Grace Trotter. Mary Ann came to America...first to Penn. and then to Illinois, where she and her family settled permanently (near Chicago).

Have you found out anything else since you posted all those years ago?

John Thomas Trotter of SC Parentage

cmcul8r1 — 2011-06-01 23:13:00Z

I am a great-granddaughter of John Thomas Trotter, b. abt. 1834-36 in SC/GA/NC?, d. 15 May 1905 in Wrightsville, Johnson Co., GA. He married Martha Bozier, daughter of Isaac Bozier, prior to 1862. Martha b. 7 Mar 1835 in SC, d. 20 Aug 1896 in Saluda Co., SC. Children were: Josephine "Josie" b. 1862, d. 1899; John Rufus b. abt 1868, d. Jan 1949; Isaac "Ike" Samuel b. 1869, d. 1959; Annie Lee b. 1871, d. 1951; George Colis b. 1873, d. 1916; Melinda "Linnie" b. 1875, d. 1912; David Pinkney "Pink: b. 1878, d. 1932; and William H. "Willie" b. 1881, d. 1939. Have been unable to definitively ID John Thomas' parents. Would appreciate any information anyone can provide me. Thanks in advance.
Joye Trotter Cook
Ward, Saluda Co., SC

Re: Robert & Ann Conway Trotter Grave Location

Shinn — 2011-05-31 18:00:58Z

I did not find Robert, but found two of his daughters. Hope this helps some.

Duluth News-Tribune 24 Aug 1907: Mrs. Thomas B. Wilson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Thos. B. Wilson died yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of her sisters, Mrs. P. J. McManus, of the Wemyss block. Death terminated an illness of more than a year during which period she had been a patient sufferer. Originally she had resided in Bessemer, but at the outset of the illness which made an operation necessary she came to live with her daughter here.
Mrs. Wilson was 50 years old and is survived by her father, two sons and a number of sisters and brothers. Her father, Robert Trotter, lives here. Mrs. McManus, with whom she lived, and Mrs. M. M. T. Bristoe of Chicago are the sisters. Dr. Pill Wilson of Chicago and Albert Wilson of Escanaba, Mich., are the sons. James and John Trotter of Chicago, Peter Trotter of Escanaba, Mich., and Robert Trotter of Cloquet, are the brothers.
The remains will be taken on the 5:50 South Shore train Sunday evening to Bessemer where interment will take place Monday, by the side of her husband, who died a number of years ago.

Daily Globe, Ironwood, Michigan 12 Jun 1935
Area of Ewen: Word has been received of the death Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Patrick McManus of Chicago, the former Miss Sarah Trotter of Ewen. Mrs. McManus had been ill several weeks with a complication of diseases, followed by pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband, a brother Robert Trotter of Chicago,and a sister Mrs. Bristol of Chicago, a niece, and three nephews. Mrs. McManus was the first organist at the Sacred Heart church at Ewen.

Robert & Ann Conway Trotter Grave Location

johntrotter203 — 2011-05-31 15:36:23Z

Since my last post, 11/2006, I have tracked Robert Trotter from L'Anse MI to Ewen MI to Duluth MN, to Superior WI where the trail is cold. I find him with Daughters Sarah Trotter McManus, whose husband is Patrick & Mary Trotter Wilson in Superior WI in the 1910 census, he would be 78 years old by this time. Best guess is he is in or around Superior WI and wonder if anyone might have stumbled on an obit or cemetary record or anything?
John Trotter

TROTTER Patrick J - Vietnam Wall section 5W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-30 15:40:46Z

TROTTER Patrick J - Vietnam Wall section 5W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 221,609 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Looking for Unknown Trotter Family members

jmjjad4128 — 2011-05-24 12:20:18Z

MY TROTTER FAMILY COMES FROM GREENSVILLE COUNTY, BELFIELD VA AND PETERSBURG VA I HAVEN'T COME ACCROSS ANY OF YOUR FAMILY NAMES. MY TROTTERS ARE PETER TROTTER 1871 WIFE ROSA POWELL TROTTER. GOOD LUCK, WILL KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR YOU.
JMJJAD4128@YAHOO.COM

Allan Trotter & Olive Haire - North Bay and South Africa

gaildever1 — 2011-05-05 18:50:12Z

I am looking for information about the descendants of Olive Haire and her husband, Allan Trotter. It is possible that Olive moved to South Africa after 1929 where she gave birth to a son, Robyn. Robyn married Elizabeth, and they moved to British Columbia, Canada where they lived for several years. They later returned to South Africa.

Olive and Allan married in North Bay, Ontario, Canada in 1925. Allan died in 1929.

Re: Francis Marion Trotter m Anna Weir Trotter

bettiecwheat — 2011-04-13 22:18:01Z

Oh that will be great. you can write to me at bw29@frontier.com if you want too.

Re: Donna

wjtrotter — 2011-04-13 14:33:16Z

What happened? I'm trying to remember. I rarely look at this anymore but today thought I would see what's going on and found this reply to what appears to be me from Donna. Would like to find out if we made a connection.

Wjtrotter@aol.com Bill Trotter

looking for photos of the James F. Trotter line

doopfour — 2011-04-13 14:12:12Z

I have been able to get photos off the web of Isham Trotter but am finding other Trotters are a little more elusive. any help would be appreciated

Re: Trotter Family

StfPalumbo84 — 2011-04-12 02:43:16Z

Hi Marvin,
I looked back in my correspondence and found that there was a Charlie Trotter who died in Ventura, CA 2/3/1926.

Have you found any other info on your Trotters? You have similar names. My Trotter line is William b. 1765, son William b. 1810 PA, son Thomas b. 1848 OH (siblings Wilken, William, Charles Duncan, John D., James; daughters Elizabeth and Mehalah. They were in PA, OH, then Iowa with some moving to Idaho and then Montana.

Re: William Trotter, b. 1836, Washington County, PA > OH > IA > KS >1860 CO > 1872 ID > 1876 MT -- Biography

StfPalumbo84 — 2011-04-12 02:27:53Z

Thanks for the post. This is in my husband's line and the information matches up with what I have. I just wish I could get back prior to the father William in PA. :)

Re: John "Jack" Trotter of Monticello Illinois

dccoulthard — 2011-04-03 04:52:19Z

Are you still doing research on Jack Trotter?

Re: Trotter family from Fisher Illinois

dccoulthard — 2011-04-03 04:23:23Z

I am related to an Hiram Trotter, born in Frederick, VA in 1813 and died in Champaign in 1900. He was the brother of my GGGG Grandfather, John W. "Jehu" Trotter. Around the 1950s, most of the Trotter family (sons and daughter of Mathew Trotter) moved to the Piatt, Vermillion and Champaign County areas. So, I know I am related to Elijah. But I think there are other Hirams as well that I just don't know about. How much research have you done?

Thanks,

Re: Alexander and Beecham TROTTER, Ontario to Brandon, Manitoba 1880s

Oneforall414 — 2011-03-17 08:11:49Z

Hi Joanne - just found your message here on Ancestry - I too am related to the Trotter family - my Great Great Grandmother was Sarah Colclough who married William Trotter - I have quite an extensive tree on the Trotter family and am still digging - would love to hear from you and share information - I have a personally signed copy of Beecham Trotter's book which he gave to my Grandmother Hattie May Trotter - they were cousins - please get back to me - cheers Karen Sobiecki

Re: Trotter ancestry

brendath26 — 2011-03-15 19:38:13Z

Sorry I cannot help my Trotters all lived in Northumberland England with the exception of Thomas Richard Trotter who emigrated to Canada in 1905 and then moved to Wayne Mitchigan in 1926. Try the British site Genes Reunited for your Scottish Trotters

Best Wishes

Re: Them Trotter's (Isaiah)

KGHogue — 2011-03-14 16:11:18Z

I may have some information on the Samuel you mention. My GG Grandfather was Samuel Augustus Trotter b. 1815 in North Carolina. I was following your TROTTER thread because of the name Ephraim and the connection to North Carolina. There was an Ephraim Trotter and my GG Grandfather, Samuel Trotter, living in Richwoods, Missouri in 1850. Both were born in North Carolina (Ephraim abt 1813). You will find them in the 1850 Richwoods Twp., Washington Co., Missouri census. If these two Trotter's match your family I would like to share information with you.

Re: Trotter's of Langsdale, MS

trotterkimberly0 — 2011-03-06 20:52:19Z

I'm not (not that I'm sure of). I just know that their are people speaking of him on Facebook. Actually, one of his descendants, Susan Hutchinson is here on Ancestry.com. She has posted some comments as well. She may know.

Re: Trotter's of Langsdale, MS

MeredithG61 — 2011-03-06 11:46:26Z

My William B. lived in Quitman, Ms. He was a lawyer there, married Elizabeth Teral and was know as General William B. Trotter. I do not know where they came from.

Re: Trotter's of Langsdale, MS

jdhlmrs52 — 2011-03-06 03:55:53Z

Please tell me which William B. Trotter is your ancestor. My gg-grandfather Wm B Trotter was born in Roxboro, NC, in 1815 and died in Fayette Co., TN in 1852. My grandfather James Thomas Trotter was born in 1849 and I believe his mother, Frances Elizabeth Jordan Trotter then married a man named Zachary Shaw. I found them in Mississippi on a later census with a child named Wm B. Trotter. Have not been able to prove she was pregnant with him when James died, or even that this is the same Frances/Fanny Trotter. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Chicago area Afro American Trotter Family

trotterkimberly0 — 2011-03-06 00:33:10Z

What type of information are you seeking? I was born and raised there, my family lineage goes back to AL/MS.