Descendants of Joseph P. Trout, son of John and Elizabeth (Ake) Trout.
Joseph P. Trout
In the 1850 Federal Census of Allegheny Township, Blair County, Joseph and Sarah's household listed (all family members were born in "Pa"):
#213 232 Joseph Trout 42 m ShoemakerIn the 1860 Federal Census of East Ward Altoona, Post Office Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on the 14th of June their household listed (all family members were born in "Penna"):
Sarah " 42 f
Thornton D. " 20 m Farmer
Elizabeth " 19 f
Darius " 16 m Do.
Fleming G. " 14 m
Lydia A. " 12 f
Jacob " 9 m
Mary J. Trout 6 f
Joseph 4 m
#357 350 Joseph P. Trout 50 m Auctioneer 900 100
Sarah 50 f
Fleming 23 m Day Laborer
Jacob 17 m " "
Mary 15 f
Joseph 10 m
Edward 8 m
5.1.4.1 Thornton D. Trout, was born in about 1830 in Pennsylvania. In the 1860 Federal Census, he was married and living in East Ward, Altoona, Post Office Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on the 18th of June (Wilford Trout was continued on the next page):
#476 464 Thornton Trout 30 m Do [Engineer] 600 100 Do [Penna]Thornton probably died before the 1870 census. In 1870, Margaret was working as a housekeeper for Jacob Holtzman, a widower in Altoona, 1st Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania. There is a Fleming trout age 11, listed in the 1870 census of Philadelphia, 15th Ward, 47th District, Philadelphia County, in the "House of Refuge".
Margaret 26 f Do
Fleming 3 m Do
Wilford Trout 2/12 m Penna
In 1880 Margaret, age 43, widowed, was living in Altoona, 1st Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania with her son, Flemon A. Trout, age 22, single, no occupation listed. Their two known children were:
5.1.4.1.1 Flemon A. Trout, was born in about 1857 in Pennsylvania. From Blair County Marriage Applications Volume II, 1891-1893:"Trout, F.A. 33yrs. white grocer born and raised in AltoonaI don't believe that the above marriage was ever executed. In the 1900 Federal Census of Altoona City, Eighth Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 50, sheet 2A, enumerated on the Second of June, his household at address 403 Ninth Ave. consisted of: (Flemon and Catherine both stated that they had been married for 10 years ~1890; Catherine stated that she had given birth to 5 children of whom 1 was still living; all birthplaces were recorded as Pennsylvania):
former spouse died 1876
son of Thornton and Margaret TroutSiples, Mrs. Sarah 30yrs. domestic born Putnam, County, NY raised in Altoona
former spouse died 1887
daughter of Charles L. and Jane LeRoy
appl. date 1 October 1891
marriage--no return of duplicate"#27 30 Trout, Flemon [?] Head Sept 1857 42 Tobacconist5.1.4.1.2 Wilford Trout, was born in about 1860 in Pennsylvania.
Catherine Wife Aug 1877 22
Edna May Daughter Sept 1898 1
5.1.4.2 Elizabeth Trout, was born in about 1831 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3 Darius Trout, was born in about 1834 in Pennsylvania. The DAR lineage continues on in the application from their son Darius Trout, born on 10 August 1834 and died at Elizabeth Furnace, Pennsylvania on 2 September 1865. Darius married Matilda Oswald (the word "Ditch" is written on the application after Oswald) in about 1857. Matilda was born on 11 November 1842 and died at Altoona, Blair County, on 27 March 1912. He is listed in the 1860 Federal Census of East Ward Altoona, Post Office Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, enumerated on the 14 of June (all were born in "Penna":
#370 362 Derrius Trout 26 m Fireman 50In the 1870 Federal Census Matilda was working as a Domestic Servant in a Boarding House in 1st Ward Altoona. Two years later she did remarry, from the Altoona Tribune dated 2 January 1872:
Matilda 22 f
Thornton 2 m
"Married on the 28th of February by Rev. H. Baker, Mr. Denton Ditch to Mrs. Matilda Trout."In the 1880 census, Dent and Matilda Ditch were living in Altoona and had two sons of their own. Their known son was:
5.1.4.3.1 Thornton B. Trout, was born in about 1859 in Pennsylvania (DAR National #722467 gives his date of birth as 21 April 1859, which matches the 1900 census). In the 1870 Federal Census he is very likely the "Thorent Trout", age 11, living with the Adam and Barbara Dewalt family in Porter Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (relationship not stated). He died on 15 March 1922 and is buried in Blair County, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Section C, Lot 109. His wife, Anna M. Trout, died on 26 August 26 1954 and is also buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
In 1880 Thornton was age 21 and enumerated in the household of his uncle, Joseph Trout (see below). From Blair County Marriage Applications Volume I, Oct. 1885-1890:
"Trout, Thornton D. 29yrs. white fireman Penn R.R.In 1900 Thornton was enumerated as the head of household in the 1900 Federal Census of Altoona, 8th Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 62, sheet 3B, address 520 Second Ave., recorded on the 5th of June (Thornton and Annie both stated that they had been married for 12 years; Annie stated that she had given birth to 5 children, 4 of whom were still living--all members of the household and birthplaces were listed as Pennsylvania):
former sp. died 13 Feb. 1887
son of Darius and Matilda TroutBressler, Annie M. 19yrs. white born and raised in Altoona
daughter of Mahlon H. and Elizabeth S. BresslerMarried 14 January 1889 at Altoona, Blair County, Pa., by Rev. Walter R. Whitney"
#59 59 Trout, Thornton B. Head Apr 1859 41 Locomotive Engine
Annie M. Wife Mar 1869 31
Benjamin F. Son May 1889 11 At School
Matilda E. Daughter May 1893 7 At School
Mahlen H. Son Dec 1894 5
Mary M. Daughter Jan 1897 3
Bressler, Jessie N. S-in Law Apr 1883 17 [?]The DAR application also lists his wife's name as Anna M. Bressler, date of birth 20 March 1859, and their date of marriage as 14 January 1889. Their known children were:
5.1.4.3.1.1 Benjamin F. Trout, was born in May 1889 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.1.2 Maggie May Trout. From the Blair County Genealogical Society Obituary file, dated 21 April 1890:
"Maggie May, daughter of Thornton D. and Annie M. Trout died at 6:15 o'clock Saturday morning aged 6 mos., 5 days, at parents residence, 1108 Second avenue. Funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery."
5.1.4.3.1.3 Matilda E. Trout, was born in May 1893 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.1.4 Mahlon Trout, was born in December 1894 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.1.5 Mary M. Trout, was born in January 1897 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.4 Flemming or Flemon Trout, was born in about 1836 in Pennsylvania. The following marriage notice appeared in the Altoona Tribune dated 25 April 1861:
"Trout, Flemon to Sarah H. McMahon, 18 April 1861 at the Pasonage by Rev. W.L. Spottswood, both of Altoona."After their marriage they were living in Altoona, 3rd Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, in the 1870 Federal Census, recorded on the 15th of July:
#164 169 Trout, Flemming 33 m Engineer on R.R. PennsylvaniaIn the 1880 Federal Census of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, page 72C, Fleming was age 42 and listed his occupation as an Engineer. Sarah his wife was now age 41. Also living in their 1880 household was a niece, Berta M. Nelson, age 7, born in Pennsylvania. "Flemon" and Sarah may have adopted Berta or Bertha or at least she listed them as her parents on her marriage application. From Blair County Marriage Applications Volume III, 1894-1996:
Sarah 31 f Keeping House Pennsylvania
"Cover, William H. 36yrs. atty. at law
born Somerset County, raised Altoona
Son of David and Leah Cover
Trout, Berta May 23yrs. born/raised AltoonaIn the 1900 Federal Census of Altoona, Fleming H. Trout listed his date of birth as July 1837, he was 62 years old, occupation is very faint, however, I believe what was written was "Blind". Sarah was now 61 and gave her birth as May 1839. They both stated that they had been married for 39 years, Sarah stated that she had given birth to no children. Fleming's brother-in-law, "Rubin" McMahan, age 56, a tobacconist, was also listed in their 1900 household. "b. 7-2-1837 d. Dec. 26, 1901 bd. Prospect Hill Cem. Altoona Pa."
daughter of Flemon H. and Sarah H. TroutMarried 7 October 1896 at Altoona, Blair County, by Rev M.L. Greene"
5.1.4.5 Lydia A. Trout, was born in about 1838 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.6 Jacob Trout, was born in about 1841 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.7 Mary J. Trout, was born in about 1844 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.8 Joseph G. Trout, was born in about 1846 in Pennsylvania. Joseph had married and was living in Altoona, 2nd Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, in the 1870 Federal Census recorded on the 25th of June (all family members were born in Pennsylvania):
#163 171 Trout, Joseph 23 m Fireman on R.R. 2500 100In the 1880 Federal Census of the City of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 157, page 164D, enumerated on the 10th of June their household listed (all household members and the birthplaces of their parents were listed as Pennsylvania--this would later prove to be his second marriage):
Mary J. 19 f Keeping House
Mary E. 4 f
Joseph 3 m
Anna E. 2 f
#388 441 Trout, Josef G. m 32 Engineer P R.R."J.G." Trout was listed in the 1900 Federal Census of 5th Ward, 1st Precinct, Blair County, ED# 51, sheet 1A, address listed as 1800 Fifteenth Avenue, recorded on the 1st of June (J.G. and A.L. both stated that they had been married for 28 years; Anna stated that she had given birth to 2 living children):
Elisa f 32 Wife Keeping House
Mary E. f 14 daughter
Josef [?] m 13 son
Anna E. f 11 daughter
Louis m 3 son
Thornton m 21 Nephew works in Foundry
Shuman, G S. m 23 Boarder works in Blacksmith shop
#3 3 Trout, J.G.
Head Mar 1847
53 Locomotive Engineer
A.L. Wife
May 1847 53
Ada Daughter May 1884
16 At School
Joseph and his second wife, Anna, were enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census of Altoona, 9th Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 56, sheet 25A, address listed as 1412 Pine Avenue (Joseph and Anna both stated that they had been married for 37 years [in about 1873]; Anna also stated that she had given birth to 7 children, 4 of whom were still living which contradicts the 1900 census, however she may have also included Joseph's children by his first wife in those numbers; all birthplaces were listed as Pennsylvania):
#543 577 Trout, Joseph G. Head
63 M2 Engine Preparer
Steam Railroad
Anna L. Wife 62
M1 none
Ada May Daughter 25 S
Deaconess M.E.
Church
His known children by his first wife were:
5.1.4.8.1 Mary E. Trout, was born in about 1866 in Pennsylvania.His known children by his second wife were:
5.1.4.8.2 Joseph Trout, was born in about 1867 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.8.3 Anna E. Trout, was born in about 1868 in Pennsylvania. From Blair County Marriage Applications Volume I, Oct. 1885-1890:
"Kerlin, Thomas 22yrs. white bricklayer born Juniata County, raised Altoona
Son of John and Catherine KerlinTrout, Annie E. 19yrs. white born and raised in Altoona
daughter of Joseph and Eliza TroutMarried 24 October 1888 at Altoona, Blair County, Pa. by Rev. James H. McCord"
5.1.4.8.4 Louis Trout, was born in about 1877 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.8.5 Adda May Trout, was born in May 1884 in Pennsylvania. She married Charles Benjamin Seem.
5.1.4.9 Edward Bell Trout was born in about 1852 in Pennsylvania, his cemetery marker reads born on 23 August 1850 and died on 17 June 1889. He married Catherine Ann Sproat, her marker shows her birth as 8 October 1848 and death as 27 April 1929. They are both buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Section A, Lot # 64.
In the 1880 Federal Census, Edward and "Katherine" were enumerated living in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 155, page 104C, address 1304 5th Avenue, recorded on the 8th and 9th of June (all birthplaces were listed as Pennsylvania; Minnie William and Fannie had all attended school in the past year):
#265 288 Trout, Edward B. 28
m
Engineer
Katherine A. 31 f wife
Keeping house
Minnie M. 10 f daughter
at school
William E. 8 m son
Fannie M. 6 f daughter
Mary E. 4 f
daughter
Joseph S. 3 m son
Luella K. 1 f
daughter
After Edward's death in 1889, Katharine was listed as widowed in the 1900 Federal Census of Altoona City, 4th Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 49, sheets 5B and 6A, address 1304 5th Avenue, enumerated on the 5th of June (Katharine stated that she had given birth to 7 children, six of whom were still living; her daughter, Minnie stated that she had given birth to 2 living children):
#120 124 Trout, Katharine Head
Oct 1847 52 Wd
Bernheiser, Minnie Daughter Apl
1870 30 Wd
Edward Grandson Dec 1893
6 At
School
Katharine G-daughter Feby 1895
5
Trout, Luella Daughter Apl
1879 21
#121 125 Trout,
Walter Son
Jany 1882 18
Driver Ice Wagon
Catharine or Kate as she was recorded in the 1910 Federal Census of Altoona, 4th Ward, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 43, sheet 13B, apparently never remarried. Enumerated on the 26th of April, her address was still listed as 1304 5th Avenue, the 1910 household listed (Kate stated that she had given birth to 6 living children--which contradicts the 1900 census; all birthplaces were recorded as Pennsylvania; Francis and David both stated that they had been married for 11 years; Francis also stated that she had given birth to 2 living children):
#274 276 Trout, Kate
Head 61
Wd None
Barr, David S. Son in law 39
Carpenter RR Co.
Francis Daughter 37
None
Harry E. Son
9 None
Francis B. Son
4 None
Trout, Luella Daughter 30
None
Catherine A. Trout (as her name was recorded in the 1920 census) was still at home at 1304 5th Avenue, Altoona, 4th Ward, ED# 53, sheet 4B, recorded on the 5th of January. Her 1920 household listed (all birthplaces were listed as Pennsylvania):
#82 83 Trout, Catherine A.
Head 71 Wd
None
Luella K. Daughter 41
D Sales lady Stationary Store
Barr, David S. Son in law 48
[?] Builder Freight Shop P.R.R.
Francis A. Daughter 46
None
Harry E. Grand Son 19
Store House Attendant Store House P.R.R.
Francis B. Grand Son 14
None
Barnheisl, Roland E. Grand son 26
Machinist-Helper Machine Shop P.R.R.
Their children were:
5.1.4.3.1 Minnie May Trout, was born in April 1870 in Pennsylvania (see census data above). From Blair County Marriage Applications Volume II, 1891-1893:Bernheisel, William F. 23yrs. white machinist born Andersonberg, Pa. raised AltoonaI believe she died in 1931 and is buried in Oakridge Cemetery. Minnie remarried and was recorded in the 1910 Federal Census of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 43, sheet 1A, with both children from her first marriage and two from the second (both R.C. and Minnie stated that they had been married for 6 years and that this was their second marriage; Minnie stated that she had given birth to 4 living children; all birthplaces were recorded as Pennsylvania; street address listed as 1321 1st Ave.):
son of Luther Bernheisel mother dec'd.Trout, Minnie May 22yrs. at home born and raised in Altoona
daughter of Kate Trout father dec'd.Married 20 Dec. 1892 at Altoona, by Rev. T.P. Orner"
#4 4 Hoover, R.C. Head 39 Carpenter
Minnie M. Wife 39 None
Bernheisel, Edward Son Step 16 Erand Boy for Store Butcher
Catherine Step Dau 15 None
Hoover, Hazel J. Daughter 10 None
Wayne J. Son 1 7/12 NoneIn 1920 Roy and Minnie were listed in Logan Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 103, sheet 19A. Roy gave his age as 48 and Minnie stated that she was 49. Both children, Hazel, age 17 and Wayne, age 11 were also listed in the household. Roy listed his occupation as a blacksmith's helper.
In 1930, they were recorded in Freedom Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 49, sheet 8A. Roy and Minnie both listed their ages as 59, Wayne J., was still single and age 21. Roy listed his occupation as a blacksmith in the P.R.R. shops.
Census data indicates that Minnie had two children with William Bernheisel, who died before 1900:
5.1.4.3.1.1 Roland Edward Bernheisel, was born in December 1893 in Pennsylvania. His WW I Draft Registration card lists his date of birth as 28 December 1893. In 1920 he was single and living with his grandmother (see above).Her child(ren) with her second husband, Roy C. Hoover:5.1.4.3.1.2 Catherine Bernheisel was born in February 1895 in Pennsylvania.
Hazel J. Hoover--(Hazel was probably Roy's daughter from his first marriage).
5.1.4.3.1.2.4 Wayne J. Hoover, was born in 1909 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.2 William E. Trout, was born in about 1872 in Pennsylvania and died on 9 May 1891. He is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Blair County, Section A, Lot # 64.
5.1.4.3.3 Francis or Frances Trout, was born in about 1874 in Pennsylvania. Frances and her husband David S. Barr were first recorded after their marriage in the 1900 Federal Census of Altoona, 1st Ward, 7th Precinct, Blair County, ED# 58, sheet 18A. Their address was listed as 316 Chesnut Avenue. "Frances" gave her birth as June 1873, she was 26 years old. David gave his birth as February 1871, he was 29 years old. They both stated that they had been married for just one year (see the 1910 and 1920 census data above).
In the 1930 Federal Census of Altoona, 17th Ward, Blair County, ED# 34, sheet 2A, recorded on the 3rd of April, address 2818 Beale Avenue, their household listed (all birthplaces were listed as Pennsylvania):
#37 37 Barr, David S. Head 59 Car Builder Car Shops
Frances C. Wife 56 None
Francis B. Son 24 NoneTheir two sons were:
5.1.4.3.3.1 Harry E. Barr, was born in about 1901.
5.1.4.3.3.2 Francis B. Barr, was born in about 1906.
5.1.4.3.4 Mary Elizabeth Trout, was born in about 1876 in Pennsylvania. Mary married Harley Edward Burket in about 1897. In the 1910 Federal Census they were recorded living at 205 Duncansville Ave. in Logan Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 77, sheet 4A (both Harley and Mary stated that this was their fist marriage and that they had been married for 13 years; Mary stated that she had given birth to 4 children, 1 of whom was living; all birthplaces were listed as Pennsylvania):
#74 74 Burket, Harley E. Head 34 Moulder Wheel Foundry
Mary Wife 34 None
Harley Son 5 NoneIn 1920 they were still listed at 205 Duncansville Avenue, Logan Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 103, sheet 6A (all birthplaces were recorded as Pennsylvania):
#114 114 Burket, Harley E. Head 44 Laborer Machine Shop
Mary E. Wife 44 None
Harley W. Son 14 None
Marcella E. Daughter 7 None
William E. Son 3 4/12 NoneIn the 1930 Federal Census they were living in the 6th Ward of Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 19, sheet 20B (address was 2805, the street name was difficult to make out, I read it as Fumace Avenue near Union:
#478 481 Burket, Harley E. Head 54 Machinist Helper PRR
Mary E. Wife 54 None
Marcella Daughter 17 None
William Son 13 NoneTheir children were:
5.1.4.3.4.1 Harley W. Burket, was born in about 1905 in Pennsylvania. Harley was married in the 1930 Census and was living in Altoona, at 803 South St., Blair County, ED# 30, sheet 4B. He and his wife Catherine C., age 23, had 1 daughter, Mary, age 6. Harley stated that he was age 18 when first married, Catherine stated that she was 16. Harley listed his occupation as a store attendant for the P.R.R. Co.
5.1.4.3.4.2 Marcella E. Burket, was born in about 1913 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.4.3 William E. Burket, was born in about 1917 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.5 Joseph Trout, was born in about 1877 in Pennsylvania.
5.1.4.3.6 Luella K. Trout, was born on 15 April 1879 and died on 22 May 1922. She is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Section A, Lot # 64.
5.1.4.3.7 Walter B. Trout, was born in January 1882 in Pennsylvania. Walter was married and living in Altoona, 2nd Ward, Third Precinct, Blair County, Pennsylvania, ED# 38, sheet 14A, address 907 First Avenue enumerated on the 20th of April, in the 1910 Federal Census (Walter and Margaret both stated that they had been married for 5 years; Margaret also stated that she had given birth to 1 living child; all family members listed Pennsylvania as their place of birth, however, Margaret did state that her mother was born "Ire-English"):
#2 2 Trout, Walter B. Head 27 Fireman Locomotive
Margaret Wife 25 None
Harry Son 2 NoneIn 1920 Walter B. and Susan Trout, ages 38 and 36 respectively, were living at the same address, 907 First Avenue, in Altoona, 2nd Ward, ED# 46, sheet 8A. Walter listed his occupation as a locomotive engineer on the steam railroad. Their son Harry E. Trout, was age 11.
Edward Bell Trout family data contributed by Harley Burket.
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