James Trotter

James Trotter & Mary Beard

Submitted by Sylvia Trotter Anderson

If you have any questions concerning the information below please contact Sylvia Trotter Anderson above.

There has not been a complete history written about James Trotter and his wife Mary Beard. This is not an attempt to write a history, but rather to outline what few records are found on this couple.

Fletcher Trotter, Susanna Trotter Partridge, Lois Pitts, Eunice Goodson, Mary Trotter Brown and other's, worked over the years to gather information on the family. Their driving force was to apply to the S.A.R. and D.A.R. on the Trotter line. They gathered names, dates, and in their fashion, created a Trotter family history. After their passing, many of the old letters were passed to Elizabeth Schroeder, she being a descendant of Judge James Trotter. I worked with Elizabeth for several years, and she learned that she had cancer. Prior to her death in 1989, she sent to me 2 boxes full of the old letters, research, and books. I am forever grateful to her for being so generous and passing the material on to me.

In an attempt to clearify the family line, I have spent many years pouring over the letters, and various research items found and in 1994 started in earnest to gather more records. There are not that many records left on this family. Due to courthouse fires, many of the early Kentucky records were destroyed. This leaves many gaps and unanswered questions, but from what little is known, we can somewhat see their movements and place in history.

For some of you, this will be new material not seen before and I am glad to put it before you. However, there are those who will not like what my research shows on the lineage, it will undo earlier research on this family. I do not take this reasearch lightly, having started in 1976 to work on my own Trotter ancestory. I have outlined by date what events were taking place and at the end, what the names of the records are and the year obtained. My thanks to those who have gone before me and left their work and notes behind. And most currently, a special thanks to Marjory Standley Payne and Anne Standley Brunt, for their help, support and encouragement.

I do ask if you do use this material, that you cite your source from both my research and the website it was placed on.

Sylvia Trotter Anderson

James Trotter and Mary Beard

The James Trotter family started out in Augusta county, Virginia in 1794. Their movements are not known much before 1810. The two eldest son's on the 1850 census, gave their birth state as Tennessee, later as Virginia. Through oral history from family member's, they moved into Kentucky around 1806 or 1807. It is possible that family went to North Carolina as noted from an affadavit of Mr. Holloway. These are the only references made to Tennessee and North Carolina that associate with the family.

Tax records of 1803 in Cumberland county, do not show the family. The land records show that a John Trotter got the land in Cumberland county, Kentucky. Was this an older John Trotter, a father or brother to James? Or was this John Trotter, his son who did a final settlement, since James was deceased by that time?

Speculation on how the Trotter and Standley families met are also unanswered. If the Trotter's went to North Carolina, did they meet the Standley's in the Wilkes county area? Many of the Wilkes county names are also found in Cumberland county, Kentucky. On the journey from Wilkes county, did the Standley's pass through the area and visit for a time and why would John Trotter have gone to Missouri with the Standley family? All valid questions, yet unanswered. The outline shows further movement and events of the family.

Marriage and Kids:

From a letter dictated by Mary Amanda Trotter Brown - and Elizabeth Jane Fletcher Beard Trotter. "My Grandfather, (James Trotter) was an unusually large man, a wild rollicking, Irishman, full of fun and spirit; and I suspect fond of Irish Whiskey. At the time of his marriage to my Grandmother (Mary Beard), she stood erect under his outstretched arm. They moved to Cumberland Co., Ky. in 1806 or 1807. James Trotter enlisted in the Kentucky Volunteers in 1812. The Detachment went North and few men (if any) ever returned. James Trotter was never heard from again." At the end of the note it says See "Battle of River Raisin". It was crossed off. From the military records at the National Archives, you can see that James was not at the Battle of River Raisin. From the files of Fletcher Trotter or Lois Pitts to Elizabeth Schroeder, deceased, 1989.

1794 - 29 Jul James Trotter and Joseph Beard, James McNutt, John Allen, sureties. James Trotter and Mary Beard, daughter of Wm. Beard (consent). Test: Joseph Beard. Chalkley p. 314

1794 - 1 Aug James Trotter and Mary Beard by Rev. John Brown. Chalkley p. 354

1794 - 1 Aug James Trotter and Mary Beard. "I do certify that the above named persons were married by me according to the date above mentioned". (signed) John Brown, 25 Jun 1795. Certifited copy by Jefferson Kinney Clerk of Augusta count, Virginia dated 15 Jan 1852. National Archives. Copies of 2 marriage records in the Pension files of Mary Trotter. National Archives.

1795 - 16 May Birthdate given for eldest son John Trotter, which would make him a nine month baby. Other records show birth as 16 May 1796, a year later. 1850 census shows birth state as Tennessee.

1796 - 15 Mar Birthdate given for second son William Trotter. Again other records indicate birth at 15 Mar 1798 and the 1850 census also states he was born in Tennessee.

1795-1807 A complete search of the Augusta county, Virginia Tax lists undertaken by Welcome Hill, Researcher, shows no James Trotter.

1800 - 9 June Birthdate given for eldest daughter Jane or Jean Trotter. Mostly called Jean or Gene by the family members. Named for Jean Sproul her grandmother. Unknown birth state, she died prior to census which shows birth state.

1803 - 9 Apr Birthdate given for second daughter Mary or Polly Trotter. Birth state on census given as Kentucky.

1805 - 4 Mar Birthdate given for 5th child, 3rd son, James Trotter. No where in the records is reference to a Junior, he later is identified or refered to as Judge James Trotter.

State of Missouri, County of Carroll}ss T. S. Hollway being duly sworn says that he lived in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, in 1827, resided there for about ten years, and clerked in the County Court of said County in 18--. Affiant further says that he came to Carroll County, Missouri in 1840, and was acquainted with and well knew Judge James Trotter, late of Carroll County, Missouri, for many years up to the time of his death which occured in said county. Affiant further says the he frequently conversed with the said James Trotter, and from his own statements learned the following facts: That the said James Trotter was born in near Staunton in Augusta County, Virginia; that his family owned a farm and where he was born; that his father's name was James Trotter; that when he was a very small child the family moved to North Carolina and then to Kentucky; that some years later he came to Missouri. Affiant further states that he had visited in the vicinity of the farm in Augusta County, Virginia, where the said James Trotter was born. [signed in pencil] T. S. Hollway. Subscribed and sworn to this 25th day of Juy, 1911, before the undersigned a Notary Public within and for Carroll County, Missouri. My commission as a Notary Public will expire September 29, 1912. [signed in pen] Frank E. Atwood, Notary Public. Original copy from Elizabeth Schroeder, deceased, to Sylvia Trotter Anderson, 1989.

1807 - 10 May Birthdate given for 4th son, Alexander Trotter. Early family records state that he was burned to death. He does not appear with the family on the 1810 census, death between ca. 1808-1810.

1809 - 20 Jul Birtdate given for 3rd daughter, Nancy Trotter. She is also refered to as Nancy Agness Trotter. Death Certificate

shows ; Where Born - Kentucky.

1810 - Census Cumberland Co. KY James Trotter Household

1 male 26-45 James 1 female 26-45 Mary

1 male 10-16 John 1 female 10-16 Jane/Jean

1 male 10-16 William 1 female 0-10 Mary/Polly

1 male 0-10 James 1 female 0-10 Nancy

1811 - 31 Oct Birthdate given for 4th daughter, Clarissa Trotter. Census show birthstate as Kentucky.

1813 - 5 Nov Birthdate given for 5th daughter and last child of this couple. Margaret Trotter, born in Kentucky.

Military Service:

On 22 August 1813, James Trotter to Limestone, Kentucky and mustered in, he re-mustered at Newport, Kentucky on the 31st of August 1813. He along with other men from Cumberland county, including his brother-in-law, Alexander Sproul and nephew, Joseph Sproul, were enrolled in the 7th Regiment, Mountd Militia, under Captain William Wood/Woods, and under the command of Col. Micah or Michael Taul. Not many records show for this company, so facts are rather vague with this regiment. They joined up with the 5th Regiment and moved up into Ohio to General Harrison’s headquarters, near Lake Erie, by the mouth of the Portage River. The arrived around the 11th or 12th of September 1813. This mounted group was to move against Canada, from Ohio. They had to leave the horses behind at Put-in-Bay, located on South Bass Island, Lake Erie. From there the were moved to the Middle Sister Island, which is about 12 miles from Canadian soil. There several of the men took ill, low on food and what food they had was rotten. Col. Taul was taken ill and removed back to Detroit.

By September 27th, the army was regrouped and crossed over to Hartley’s Point, which is near Malden, on the Canadian side of Lake Erie. They proceeded to Fort Malden, but no one was there. They burned the Fort and went northward and took to battle with the Indian leader Tescumseh. This company of men seems to have been moving under the direction of General Harrison, who was after the British Co. Proctor. They caught up with him at the River Thames. The Battle of the Thames was fought at the beginning of October and when it was over, Tescumseh, was dead and the Americans claimed victory.

Extractions from the Memoirs of Col. Micah Taul, 1848. " We arrived at General Harrison's headquarters, on the margin of Lake Erie, near the mouth of the Portge river, on the 11th or 12th of September, just as they were landing the prisoners taken on board the British fleet at the battle of Lake Erie, on the 10th. A large number of them were negroes who had run away from their masters in the United States. The army emamped here for several days in a very unhealthy location, and I was unfortunately taken sick. The army was embarked in detachments on board of small boats (batteaux) for Put-in-Bay, where we remained for a day or two. From there we were moved in the same way in detachments, not having boats enough to transport all at once, to one of the Sister Islands, near which the great naval battle had been fought. The island is small, not having more than nine or ten acres, on which 5,000 men were encamped for two or three days, and it became in that time the filthiest spot I ever saw." Kentucky in the War of 1812 by Anderson Chenalut Quisenberry, Historian of the Southern Society of Washington, D. C. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. p. 211. Department of Military Affairs, Military Reords Research Library. 1989.

War Records: Soldiers of the War of 1812; Roll of Capt. William Wood's Company, Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia - Commanded by Col. Michael Taul.

On the roll: Trotter, James; rank-private; date and place of muster-Newport [KY] 31 Aug 1813.

7 Mounted Taul's KY Vols - T [for Trotter] James Trotter as Private appears on the muster roll for Aug 22 to Nov 13, 1813 roll dated Limestone KY Nov 4, 1813 commencement of service Aug 22 1813 Expiration of service Nov 13, 1813 present and 1 horse.

7 Mounted Taul's KY Vols - T [for Trotter] James Trotter as Private appears onthe the Company Pay Roll for Aug 22 to Nov 12, 1813. Roll not dated. Commencement of service, Augg 22, 1813, Expiration of service, Nov 13, 1813. Time paid for, 2 months 23 days, pay per month $8. Amount of Pay $21.93. Amount of allowance for use, &c., of horse and 40cents per day $33.60. Total amount $55.53.

National Archives.

Affadavit of Joseph Sproul, 1 Feb 1851, who is a credible witness, that he was personally acquainted with James Trotter who was a private in Captin Woods Compnay in the 7th Regiment of Kentucky Mounted Volunteers Commanded by Col. Tall [sic] in the war with Great Britain declares by the United States on the on the 18th Day of June AD 1812, that said deceased, volunteered at or near Berksville in the state of Kentucky on or about the first day of August AD 1813 for the term of three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of two months at the end of which time he died. That his death took place as or near Pickaway plains. A later affadavit in 1856, Joseph states that James Trotter was in the service of the United States as aforesaid at the time of his death, and the affidavit further says, he was a member of said company with said Trotter as the time of the death of the latter, that he knows the said Trotter did die at the time and place afroesaid.

Rejected Pension No. R 10,020 1/2 VA War of 1812 Soldier, Spraul: Alexander and Sprowl, Jane. Extracted statement of Jane (Beard) Sproul: That Alexander went into the service under Shelby's campaign under Capt. Woods and died in the service in Ohio at the Pickaway Plains. States that son Joseph Sprowl went with his father the same tour, but returned home, but his father died, said that when her husband found that he could never reach home, sent a scalp of an Indian home by James Williams, a soldier who was with him.

Major Wm. Woods, stated many things about Alexander Sproul. That he recollects that Sprowl brought to him the scalp of an Indian in a few months after the engagement at the Moroviantowns and the time Tesumse was killed and showed it to him. That Sprowl was taken sick in Ohio near the Pickaway Plains and detailed Joseph Sprowl his son, to wait on him where he died as he was soon after informed.

Affadavit of James Trotter., State of MO - Carroll Co : I James Trotter being first duly sworn, state, I am 82 years old, was born in Augusta County, VA. Moved to Cumberland Co KY when and infant. Sometime during the war of 1812, my father James Trotter and Joseph Sproul volunteered or enlisted in a reg., of KY Volunteers.

I presume they were in the same Co. and Reg. though I am not certain of that. They went off together however and went I think with the command to Ohio. My father died in the serivce. Joseph Sproul returned to his farm in Cumberland Co KY at or about the close of the war. I think he was about 14 years of age when he entered the serivce. His father Alexander Sproul also enlisted at the same time. His father died in the service. I moved to Carroll Co MO in 1834 and have resided here to the present time.

Joseph Sproul moved to this county from KY about 40 years ago. He married the claimant, Harriet Sproul when name was then Harriet Hurst about 30 years ago. (I had known her for a ---- prior to the marriage) and lived with her for a number of years as his wife before his death. Joseph Sproul died in this county a number of years ago. According to my best recollection about the close of the war. He was the same man who enlisted in the U.S. Service as above stated. I am no interest in the allowance of this claim for Pension. [signed] James Trotter. Suscribed and sworn to before me this 27 day of Jul 1887 [signed] John R. Edward. Pension file of Joseph Sproul, National Archives, 1995.

Department of Military Affairs, Military Reords Research Library. 1989. From the research librarian, there was a fort or encampment that the soliders lay over at on the Pickaway Plains area. Many died from wounds or disease and were buried there. Some effort was made to remove the remains and re-inter them in a mass grave in Newport, Kentucky. From an old handwritten paper by Mary Amanda (Trotter) Brown, granddaughter of James Trotter, she stated that her grandmother had gone with the soldiers to look at bodies, but James' body was never returned.

1813 - 13 Nov - death date recorded for James Trotter. Note: From Department of Military Affairs, excerpts from ther book, "Known Military Dead during War of 1812", compiled by ex Liet. Clarence Stewart Peterson, M. A. This shows one James Trotter as a Lieut., 1st Regiment Kentucky Dragons who died on 13 Nov 1813. This is NOT the same James Trotter and the information is incorrect. The Lieut. James Trotter is in fact James Gabriel Trotter and he served under Capt. George Trotter and died many years later.

Estate Settlement:

1814 - 25 June. Copy of Appraisement: We, William H. Talbott, Edward Beck and William Goodson, Agreeable to an order of Court to us directed to have at the house of James Trotter deceased and being first sworn to value the Estate of James Trotter deceased as follows, to -wit: To 3 head of cattle at $13.33. June 25th, 1814, Wm. H. Talbott, Edward Beck and William Goodson; the fees for services above $3.00 Cumberland County Court sct. The 12th day of Oct 1814, I , John E. King the clerk of the Court holding in and for the County aforesaid do certify that the within inventory of appraisement of the estate of the said Trotter deceased was executed in the court aforesaid at the October inst. Term and on the 10th., day of the month examined, approved of and ordered to be recordded and that I have recorded the same together with this certificate in my said office in Will Book A. at Page 214. Witness my hand the date above written. John E. King, Clerk, Clerk Cumberland County Court. A Copy Attest.

This is the only copy there is of this document. Will Book A, they say, was burned in a court house fire. Fletcher Trotter on a trip through that area of Kentucky stopped and obtained a copy around 1929. From Elizabeth Schroeder, deceased, to Sylvia Trotter Anderson, 1989.

The Land:

Originally the land was thought to have been in the name of James Trotter. This 200 acres has a long history, from the original survey of David Evans to Thomas Cook and eventually to a John Trotter. At this time, it is not known which John Trotter entered on this land.

Personal note: "Lately I have had employed a Mr. Neat, who lives in Adair Co. Ky. employed to look up the old records for me. I thought it would be cheaper that making another trip over there. He is related to the Carroll Co. Neats, and I met him when I was there two years ago. Mr. Neat had written to the land office, at Frankfort, Ky. and got a description of the land allotted to John Trotter. I had written to the Land Office perviously, but they did not reply to my letter. It happend that Mr. Neat had a friend in the office there, and he got the description. It was described the same as the old deed that grand mother gave in her deed, of the land sold, when they left the state in 1834. But in the old times, the land was not platted in sections, and ranges like they now have, and in the letter that Mr. Neat wrote me, he did not say how many acres in the tract. But I have written to him for more information. I feel sure that this is the same land that our folks lived on when they were in Kentucky, and it seems reasonable to suppose that John Trotter gave the land to them. But we never could find where he made our grand parents a deed to the land." Fletcher Trotter, letter to Lois Pitts, 20 August 1931. Lois Pitts file from Elizabeth Schroeder, 1998.

South of the Green River Survey 1917, certificate No. 964: We do hereby certify, that David Evans is entitled to Two Hundred acres of second rate Land, by virtue of his having improved the same, agreeably to an act of the assembly entitled "An act for encouraging and granting relief to settlers," and located as follows: In Green County and on the south side of Cumberland river on the south fork of the north fok of Willis Creek. Beginning at red oak and hickory trees on the head of the Creek running thence Southwardly thence Westward thence at right angle for quantity to the beginning. Given under our hands this 28th day of August 1798. [signed] Rich? Young, Robt. Mosby, Jas. [unreadable] Kentucky Secretary of States Office, 2004.

[Coms] 1798 Certif N. 964 Granted to David Evans for 200 acres is paid on in full. [signed] Porter Clay, APA. (Bundle 43 No. Survey 1917) Registered 14th Novr. 1799 in the name of David Evans no transfer from Evans filed in the Survey}. Kentucky Secretary of States Office, 2004.

Surveyed for David Evans two hundred acres of second rate land by virtue of a Certificate for Settlement No. 964. Entered June the 14th 1799 in Green County on the South fork of the North fork of Willis Creek Waters of Cumberland River.

Beginning at a black oak and hickory thence South 9 degrees east 179 poles to two poplars thence South 81 Degrees West 179 poles to a gum and possermmon thence North 9 degrees West 179 poles to an ash Mulberry and Walnut thence North 81 Degrees East 179 poles to the place of Beginning Crossing the Creek at 102 Poles. June the 19th 1799 (signed) William Wood DS & Will Buckner SGC.

[on corner of document] David Evans 200 acres No 1917 Received 14th November 1799. In the upper right hand corner a survey drawing with the creek shown on it. Kentucky Historical Society,1993.

Survey 1917: I Do hereby asign unto Thomas Cook all my Right and title to my survey now in the Regeters office. Lying in Cumberland County on the head of williss Creek on the Commissioners Book No. 964 And Request the Regester to Issue the Pattent in his name. Given Under my hand this 21st Day of October 1809. [signed] David Evans. Kentucky Secretary of States Office, 2004.

Survey 1917: I do hereby asign unto John Trotter all my Right & title to the survey assigned to me by David Evans now in the Registers Office, lying in Cumberland County on the head waters of Willis Creek, on the Commissioners Book No. 964, and request the Register Issue the Patent in his name. Given under my hand this 12th day of September 1818. Test. James Fergis Senr. [signed thomas Cook] Kentucky Secretary of States Office, 2004.

Grant Book 28 pg 30: Thomas Metcalfe Esq Govenor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

To all to ------ these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that by virtue and in consideration of a certificate N 964 (the state price paid in full) granted by the Commissioners in 1795 agreably to an act of assembly for encouraging and granting relief to settlers there is granted by the said commonwealth unto John Trotter asn (assignee) of Thomas Cook who now asn of David Evans a certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred acres by survey baring date the 19th day of June 1799 lying & being in the County of Green on the South fork of the North fork of Willis Creek waters of Cumberland river and bounded as follow-th to wit; Beginning at a black oak and hickory thence S 9 degrees East 179 poles to two poplars thence S 81 degrees West 179 poles to a gum and persimmon thence N 9 degrees West 179 poles to an ash mulberry and walnut thence N 81 degrees East 179 poles to the place of Beginning Crossing the creek at 102 poles with all appertenances to have and to hold the said two (hundred?) parcel of Land with its appertenances to the said John Trotter and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof the said Thomas Metcalfe Esq Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky hath hereunto set his hand and caused the seal of the said Commonwealth to be affexed at Frankfort on the fifteenth day of Decemberin the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty eight and of the Commonwealth the thirty seventh. (signed} Thomas Metcalfe

By the Governor : G. Robertson Secy.

[on side of document] John Trotter 200 acres Green N 1917 En c L to Wm Wood 17th Dec 1828 pg 30 Bk 28 No 1917 This is called a South of the Green River Grant. Kentucky Historical Society,1993.

Between Kentucky and Missorui:

1819 - 28 Jan. Marriage of Jane/Jean Trotter to James Standley. From old family papers, they thought they married in Lexington, Kentucky and others thought in Cumberland County, Kentucky. No bond or certificate has been found in either area.

1819 - 5 May. Know all men by these presents that I John Beard & Jean Sproul wife of Alexander Sproul Deceased each of the County of Cumberland & state of Kentucky for diven consideration we thereunto moving? have ordained constituted and appoited & by these pesents do ordain constitute & appoint William Beard of Washington County and state of Virginia our true and lawful attorney in fact fo us & in our names & for our use & benifit to adjust settle and receive a certain legacy left us heirs at law of William Beard Decesaed of Augusta County & state of Virginia granting & by these presents vesting our said attorney with full & complete powers to ask & demand and for receive & receipt for & do or cause to be done all other things which may be necessary to be done in regard to said legacy or which might or could do [ we do?] personally present hereby ratifying & confirming watsover our said attorney sall do in our name & for our use relating to said legacy by virtue of these presents, as witness our hands & seals this 15thd day of May 1819. [signed] John Beard, Jane Sproul, Mary Trotter.

I do certify that I heard the within named John Beard, Jane Sproul & Mary Trotter acknowledge to the witin Letter of Attorney. Given under my hand this 15th day of May 1819. [signed] C. Daughterty, J. P. C.C.

Kentucky Cumberland County: I Milton King the assistant Clerk of the County Court, for the County aforesaid ~ Do certify that I have Recorded the within Letter of attorney from John Beard, Jane Sproul & Mary Trotter to William Beard together with the Justice certificat thereon endorsed in my office. And I further certify that the aforesaid C. Daughterty attestation is in due form of law - and regularly appointed & legally qualified and that due faith & credit is & ought to be given to all his official action such~. In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of the County to be hereunto affixed at my said office in Deed Book D. page 48 in the Town of Burkesville this fifteenth day of May 1819 & of the Commonwealth aforesaid the xxviv. [signed] Milton King. Cumberland County Courthouse, ~ 1997.

1819 - John Standley and his sons, William, Larkin, Hugh, Uriah, Elihu and Joel Standley, arrived in Carrollton township on the 13th of November 1819. The Standleys were from Wilkes County, North Carolina. John Trotter, then an unmarried man, arrived at the same time, and lived with the Standleys. History of Townships, Atlas of Carroll County, Missouri, 1876, reprinted 1971.

1820 Census Cumberland Co. KY p. 153 Polly (Mary) Trotter Household

1 male 16-26 William 1 female 45+ Mary

1 male 10-16 James 1 female 16-26 Mary

1 female 10-16 Nancy

1 female 0-10 Clarissa

1 female 0-10 Margaret

1821 - Shows John Trotter, single male. Ray County, Missouri - Assessor's List for 1821. Missouri Pioneers, Vol. II, Feb 1968 p. 41. SLO County Genealogical Society, 1985.

1822 - 4 Feb. Death of Jane/Jean (Trotter) Standley in Ray County, Missouri. [Now Carroll County]. Burial location unknown.

1823 - James Makey, as. of James W. Taylor 6 a. Willis Creek; B-9; 8/29/1823; j. Lexington Seminary, John Trotter, Strong; JWT DS c.c. John Trotter and John H. Mackey. Translated means something like this: James Makey or Mackey the assignee of James W. Taylor bought 6 acres on Willis Creek recorded in book B page 9 on the 29th of Aug 1823; the land joined the Lexington Seminary and John Trotter and Strongs lines. JWT is probably James W. Taylor the district survey or surveyor. John Trotter and John Mackey were chain carriers. LDS film #1467382 Surveyors Book records of Cumberland Co Land Grants, 1992.

1824 - 24 Jun. Estate settlement of William Beard. [Extraction only]. Letters of atty to Wm. Beard} As per Letters of attorney paid by the executors for the division of three heirs (namely John Beard, Jean Sproul, Nancy Trotter also William Beard PR dividen & Hugh Beards dividend as per reciept of Wm Beard & Hugh Beard. Amount for the five above shares - 208.90. Augusta county Will book 15 p. 170. Welcome Hill, Researcher to Marjory Standley Payne, 199?.

1824 - 15 Jul. Marriage of Mary/Polly Trotter to James Standley. Family papers. Again no bond or certificate has been found in Kentucky or Missouri area.

1824 - 22 Nov. State of Missouri, County of Ray. I hereby certify that on the 22nd day of November 1824 I joined together in the Holy state of Matrimony, John Trotter and Mariam Standley of lawful age. Given under my hand & seal. James Standley, J. P. From Ray County Courthouse, 1985.

1825 - Estimated year of marriage for William Trotter to Sarah (Ellis) Anderson. Sarah, was the widow of John Anderson and mother of three sons. She, too, was a native of Wilkes County, North Carolina. No record or certificate has been found for them and date estimated from birth year of oldest child.

1828 - Kentucky Land Office Warrant No. 18. This shall be your Warrant to survey and lay off, in one or more surveys, for Alexander Sproul, his heirs or assigns, the quanity of one hundred acres of land, due unto the said Sproul in consideration of Ten Dollars, current money, paid into the public Treaseary: etc., Given under my hand and seal of the said Offie on the 11th day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thougsand eight hundred and twenty eight. [signed] M. Foster. Kentucky Historical Society, 1995.

Kentucky Land Office Warrant #28, Survey #16 To the Principal Surveyor of any county within this Commonwealth. This shall be your Warrant to survey and lay off, in one or more surveys, (by yourself or deputey,) for Alexander Sprowl, his heirs or assigns, the quantity of One Hundred Acres of Land, due unto the said Sprowl in consideration of the sum of ten dollars, current money, paid into the public Treasury; the payment whereof to the Treasurer, hath been duly certified by the Auditor of Public Accounts, and his certificate received into the Land Office. This Warrant may be surveyed on lands forfeited to the Commonwealth for the non-payment of the state price due thereon. Given under my hand and seal of the said Office on the 11th day of March in the year of our Lord, 1828. [in handwriting] Satisfied, Isaac Taylor S. C. Kentucky Historical Society, 1995.

Alexander Sproul, Warrant No.28 Survey No. 16, Application March 20, 1828 for 100 acres. Surveyed for Alexander Sproul one hundred acres of Land in Cumberland County, Kentucky by virtue of a Kentucky Land Office Warrant No. 28 and bounded as follows to wit - Beginning at a white oak thence N 10 W 90 poles to a black oak thence N 80 E 177 8/10 poles to a stake thence S 10 E 90 poles with David Evans line and passing his corner to a stake thence S 80 W 177 8/10 poles to the beginning. This 24th November 1828. [signed] B. F. Emmerson DS. James Phillips, Isaac Taylor and James Trotter, chain carriers. [This is James, son of James Trotter and Mary Beard] A. Sproul M. Kentucky Historical Society, 1995.

1829 - For value recieved I Doe aseign to William troter All My rite and Claim to the within survay this 14 day February 1829. [signed] Alexr Sprowl. Teste: ?Lars M. Taylor. Kentucky Historical Society, 1995.

Thomas Metcalf, Esq., Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: To all to whom these presents shall come greeting. Know ye that by virtue and in consideration of a Kentucky Land Office Warrant No. 28 there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto William Trotter assee of Alexander Sproul a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres by Survey bearing date the 26th day of November 1828 and being in the County of Cumberland and bounded as follows to wit: Beinning at a white oak thence N 10 W 90 poles to a black oak thence N 80 E 177.8 poles to a stake thence S 10 E 90 poles with David Evans line and passing his corner to a stake thenc S 80 W 177.8 poles to the beginning, with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land forever. In witness whereof the said Thomas Metcalf, Esq, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky both herunto set his hand and caused the seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Frankfort on the 23 day of June 1829 and the Commonwealth the thirty eight. By the Governor T. T. Crittenden, Secy. [signed] Thomas Metcalf. Warrants for Headright Claims, Grant Book 1 p. 12. Kentucky Historical Society, 1995.

Headright claims - term for warrants/certificates issued to persons meeting age & residency requirements under South of Green River Patent Series. Land Office Glossary

1830 Census Cumberland Co. KY p. 131 Mary Trotter Household

1 male 20-30 James 1 female 50-60 Mary

1 female 20-30 Nancy

1 female 15-20 Clarissa

1 female 15-20 Margaret

1832 - 26 Apr. Marriage of Clarissa Trotter to James M. Goodson. [Cumberland County, Kentucky] Family papers.

1832 - This Indenture made and entered unto this 19th day of April 1832 between William Trotter and Mary Trotter of the County of Cumberland and state of Kentucky of the one part and William Holesaple of the County and Stte aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hearby acknowleaged hath barganded and sold and by these presents doth bargain sell and convey unto the said Holesaple a certain tract or parcel of land of 150 acres lying and being in the County of Cumberland and State of Kentucky on the South fork of the North fork of Willis Creek waters of Cumberland Rivers and bounded as follows to wit, Begining at a white oak thence N10 W90 poles to a black oak thence N80 E 177 1/8 poles to a stake thence S10 E40 poles to a black walnut Evans northwest corner thence N E90 poles to a stake thence S- E90 poles to a poplar thence S81 W90 poles to a black oak thence N9 W30 poles to a stake thence S80 W 177 1/8 poles to the Beginning, containing one hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less Together with all things thereunto belonging or in ---- appertaining to the said land they the said William and Mary Trotter will forever warrant and defend the Title of the aforesaid one hundred and fifty acres of land to him the said Holsesaple his heirs and assigns forever to have and to hold the same free and clear from the claim of any person or persons whatever as well as from themselves there heirs and assigns and the said William Trotter and Mary Trotter will warrant and defend the title of the aforesaid land. In witness whereof we have herunto set our hands and seales the day and date first above written. [signed] Wm. Trotter, Sarah Trotter, Mary Trotter.

Kentucky Cumberland County --- J. M. King Clerk of the county court for said county do certify that the within deed of Conveyance from William Trotter, Sarah his wife and Mary Trotter grantors to William Hosesaple came personally before me on the 19th day of April 1832 and acknowledged the same to be his -- and --- and I examined the said Sarah seperate and a part from her said husband and she freely relinguished her right of dower to the within mentioned tract of land And the same is duly entered of record in my offie in Deed Book G p. 511 Givein under my hand this 5th day of May 1832. M. King. Cumberland County Courthouse, 1992.

1833 - 6 Jan. Marriage of Nancy Agness Trotter to Thomas O. Goodson. [Cumberland County, Kentucky] Family papers.

1833 Cumberland county tax records: LDS Film #7943

Name: Trotter, Mary - Acres: 150 - County: Cumberland - Water course: Indian Creek - Surveyed for: D. Evans - Patent: J. Trotter.

Name: Trotter, Mary - Acres: 100 - County: Cumberland - Water course: Indian Creek - Surveyed for: Est. Trotter - Patent : J. Trotter

Final Removal from Kentucky:

1834 - This Indenture made this 14th of April 1834 Between Mary Trotter of the County of Cumberland & State of Kentucky of the one part and James Cox of the County and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $115 to her the said Mary Trotter in hand Paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath hereby bargained & sold & by these presents doth bargain sell & convey unto the said Cox a certain tract or parcell of land of one hundred acres lying and being in the County of Cumberland & state of Kentucky on the South fork of the north fork of Willis Creek waters of Cumberland River and bounded as follows Beginning at a black oak and hickory thence S 9 E 179 P to the Poplars thence S 81 W 89 P to a black oak thence N 9 W 179 P to a stake thence N 81 E 89 P to the Beginning containing 100 acres be the same more or less together with all things belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said land and she the said Mary will forever warrent & defend the title to the aforesaid land to him the said Cox his heirs & assigns forever to have and to hold the same free & clear from all the Claims of any other Person Persons whatever as well as from themselves their heirs or assigns and she the said Mary will forever warrant and defend the title of the aforesaid land. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and date above written. her

Oath: Wm Holsaple Mary / Trotter {seal}

Edward Bristow mark

? Cutlett Hudson

Kentucky Cumberland County sett? I M. King Clerk of the Cumberland County

Court do certify that the within deed of Convayance from Mary Trotter to James Cox was fully Proven before me on the 8th of May 1834 By two of the subscrbing witnesses Wm. Holesaple & Callett Hudson and the same is truly ---in deed Book [H?] page 226 Given under my hand this 9th of May 1834... M. King. Cumberland County Courthouse, 1992.

1836 - 20 June. Certificate No. 4460: Whereas Mary Trotter of Carroll County, Missouri, for the sale of Public Lands for 'the south west quarter of the south east quarter of Section 25 in township 53 of Range 24' in the District of Lands subject to sale at Lexington, Missouri, containing 40 acres. BLM records on line.

1838 - 27 Mar. Marriage of Margaret Trotter to Stephen Smart. Carroll County, Missouri.

1839 - 20 Sep. Certificate No. 11190: Whereas Mary Trotter of Carroll County, for the sale of Public Lands for 'the south west quarter of the north west quarter of Section 36 in township 53 of Range 24 in the District of Lands, subject to sale at Lexington, Missouri, containing 40 acres. BLM records on line.

1840 Census Carroll Co. MO - Nancy Trotter Household [Mary Trotter]

1 female 60-70

1842 - Clinton Cty KY Dec 11 1842. Dear Sons and Dauter. I take my pen in han to wright you a few linee to let you know that we are all well at presant hoping these lines will finde you all in joing the same blesing I received yourletter date the 20 of No. which gave us much satisfaction to here from you all --- as much disappointed when I red your letter for I was in hops of hereing the good news from whder your one hand that you had protest relegen for James Appelby stated in a ?lettter to his father that You had protest religon which gave me much joy but when I red your letter I was in douts of it being a fact I ad vise all of you to doo as you are commanded to remember the creater in the dais of thy youth thare has a greate menny in our bounds here proteste religen and a great menny deaths in the county since you lefte here and as life is the tine that god has given to escape from hell and fli to heaven. I ad vise you to surch the scriptures for our blessed avour saide surch the scripture for in them ye thik ye have eternal life and they are they that testify of me. I wante you to rite me an ansure to these lines as soon as conveniente and your grandmother wants you to let us know whare aunt Troter is living and how tha all cum on I wante you to tell your uncle Gilreath I wante him to rite me a few lines if he pleases. Your sister Cary is living at Coz Cargiles yet. I wante you to let me know what peach brandy and dried peaches and Janes Cloth and socksy worth in your county I wante you to tell Mart-- Barier that Cargile thinks -aras of him that he has not rote to him be fore now I want you to let me know what John Barier is doing I wante you to tell Joseph I wante him to rit me a letter. I under stood in your letter yuo had not received the scrape of a pen from me since you left here I have written too I received one from Joseph which gave me much satisfation to here from him I wante you to show these lines to Samuel Barier Samuel the arangement betwene you and Snow and Boles was settled and Snow saide thear was the $25 behinde with him and I gave the note you lefte with me to him aso Jesee Noland tolde me he was $44 looser on the settlemente and requeted me to rite to you and wished you to remember him granny wishes to bee remembered to you all so I will close these few lines to J. A. Sproul, Joseph Sproul, Sameul and Elizabeth Barier, John and Marhe Barier so nothing more at presant but remainds your sincere wll wishes untill deth. Joseph ? Sproul. Pension file of Joseph Sproul, National Archives, 1995.

Your grandmother is reference to Jane/Jean (Beard) Sproul.

1850 Census Carroll Co MO Dist. 15, 20 Aug 1850 p. 6a Household of James Trotter

56/56 Trotter, Mary 75 VA

1856 - 19 Sep. Death of Mary (Beard) Trotter. Carroll County, Missouri. Burial in Trotter Cemetery, Trotter Township, Carroll County, Missouri.

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Over the years, family books, outlines, charts, notes and so on have been gathered, written and published on the Trotter's of Augusta county, Virginia. They have linked James Trotter to a father, namely William Trotter of Augusta county, Virginia and later Scott county, Kentucky.

When I began to research in ernest to try and link my James Trotter to William Trotter, I started finding some major differences. William removed with his family to Scott county, Kentucky in the late 1780's to early 1790's. He died in 1797 and left a will in which he named his children and yes, there was a James Trotter mentioned in there. Further research of land records, tax lists and census, determined that there were in fact two James Trotter's. Although there are some similarities, there are more differences between them, which leads to the conclusion that the James of Cumberland county, is not the son of William Trotter.

Outlined below is a small example of their movements, with a few citations of William Trotter and his son James Trotter.

A side by side example of both James Trotter's to differentiate them.

James Trotter of Scott County James Trotter of Cumberland County

Est birth 1779 to early 1780's Est birth 1772-1774

Marriage after 1800 1794 marriage Augusta county, Virginia

1800 census not found 1800 census not found

1800 tax list single male age over 21 1800 tax list not found

1805 child birth of son in Augusta county, Virginia

1806 land shown as heir of William Trotter with siblings 1806-07 family moving into the area of North Carolina

and later to Cumberland County, KY.

1808 estate estate settlement with mother & siblings

1810 census Scott County 1810 census Cumberland County

1 male 0-10 George 1 female 0-10 Mary 1 male 26-45 James 1 female 26-45 Mary

1 male 0-10 John 1 female 0-10 Lucy 1 male 10-16 John 1 female 10-16 Jane

1 male 26-45 James 1 female 0-10 Margaret or Eliza 1 male 10-16 William 1 female 0-10 Mary

1 female 26-45 Elizabeth 1 male 0-10 James 1 female 0-10 Nancy

2 others - free person's or slaves

1813 enlisted & died in War of 1812

1820 census Scott County 1820 Cumberland county, Mary Trotter head of house

1820-1822 death

1822 land records show wife and children

Following is further citations of William Trotter and his son James Trotter, both of Scott county, Kentucky.

WILLIAM TROTTER - SCOTT COUNTY, KENTUCKY

married MARGARET KELLER/KELLAR, daughter of John Keller/Kellar

16 Sept 1771 Virginia MARRIAGES LICENSES IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

18 May 1778. James Trotter and Mary to William Trotter. Delivered: William Trotter, 18th March, 1780. Chalkley: Vol 3 p. 17

16 Apr 1783 Military Warrant #347 unto William Trotter assignee of David Stephenson parcel contaning 1200 acres bearing date 21 May 1785. On water of Lost Creek a branch of the River Ohio, begining at two elms and an ash SW corner to John Marshalls survey # 207 and in a line of Richard Eastons survey #1193, running with Easton's line N 58 W 395 poles crossing a branch at 18 at 236 and one at 246 poles to two hickories and poplars, thence N 32 E 545 poles corssing a branch at 28 one at 200 one at 300 near 61? one at 548 poles to a black oak and white oak and poplar thence S ?148 degrees E 298 poles crossing a branch at 150 poles to two black oaks a white oak and gum in the line of Thomas Pembertons survey #323, thence with his line S 32 W 234 poles to a black oak and two hickories Pembertons SW corner thence with his line S 58 E 97 poles corssing a branch at 16 poles and one at 66 poles to a black oak, dogwood and sasafras NW corner to Marshall in Pembeton's line thence with Marshall's line S 32 W 310 poles crossing a branch at 20 one at 38 and one at 300 poles to the begininning. Library of Virginia online.

Original Survey #8686 for David Stephenson, 1200 acres, County stated as Military, Watercourse as Lost Creek. Survey date 5-21-1785; Original book 10 pages 517-518, Grantee: William Trotter & Heirs, grant date 5-8-1787; Original book 13 pages 125-126. (David Stephenson also had land in Nelson county, Kentucky for 5,317 1/2 acres) . Old Kentucky Deed's, page 202: KRS Vol. #35.

*KY Warrant 034.0 David Stephenson VA #8686 for 7 years on the VA Continental Line, he was given 6,222 acres, dated 4-16-1783.

1 Oct 1783 Patent to William Trotter assignee of William Kerr. Chalkley: Vol 3 p. 10

1787 August county, Virginia Personal Property Tax - List A: Trotter, William 0/0/0/1/4

8 Apr 1789 Charles Berry's will (Sr.), farmer--To wife, Mary, and son Robert's support; to son, Robert; to son, John; to son, Charles, tract in Washington County on Huulstone; to daughter, Challe Berry, unmarried; to daughter. Elizabeth Henry; to daughter. Jean Brawford; to son, James; to daughters, Mary, Jean, and Elizabeth, 5 shilling in room of their birthright. Executors, wife Mary and sons James and John Teste: Jo. McKemy, Jacob Patton, Mary Pattun, Wm. (mark) Trotter, Henry (X) Minger. Proved, 15th September, 1789, by McKemy and Minger. James and John qualify. Chalkley: Vol 3 p. 168

22 Jan 1793 Wm. Trotter, Gent., commissioned Justice, Tues. Jan. 22, 1793, took oath. Order Book A p. 9. Scott county, Kentucky.

1794 Tax List Scott County, KY [These are really poor records] p. 14b 27 May 1794 ? Wm. or Will Trotter; 2 males over 21 - 1 male under 16; 2 Total Blacks; 1 White Female under 16; 8 [can't read]; 22 cattle

1796 Tax List Scott Count, KY [These are really poor records] Trotter, Wm. 3/1/2/8/18 This is probably like an AG Schedule, cattle etc..

Will of William Trotter dated 26 Jun 1797

Margaret Trotter his wife

Issue:

1. Joseph - 100 acres on waters of Point Lick, branch of the Scioto River; 200 acres out of the 1200 acres lying below Green River

2. Polly/Mary - 520 acres being balance due from Maj. David Stephenson his obiligation to me out of his military land N. W. of the Ohio *

3. William - married Rachel Kellar/Keller

4. David Stephenson - 300 acres out of said 1200 acres; Also the Plantation I live on. Died before 9 Aug 1808.

5. James - 100 acres surveyed in name of Major David Stephenson and patented in mine, containg 1200 acres

6. John - md Chalia Rice. Land he now lives on in Woodford County

Negro Girl Hessee aged 14 on the 6th just shall be free at the age of 33

John Alexander - 100 acres

Samuel Hinds - 100 acres

Jacob Lawrence - 100 acres - obligation to him.

Wife, James Trotter and friend Wm. McClure of Scott Co extrs.

Signed in presence of: George Trotter Jr., Samuel Trotter, Robert Kay and James Lindsay.

Oct 1797 Scott County 1st October Court 1797 This will was this day in open court proved by the oaths of Samuel Trotter and Robert Kay and ordered to be recorded.

23 Oct 1797 Inventory ordered

4 Nov 1796 Inventory of the estate of William Trotter dec'd Scott Co KY.

To six horses or houses appd to L73

To twenty three head of cattle L50

To 26 head of sheep L10.8

To hogs forty odd head L17.4

To one hundred barrels L25 To 60 bushels of wheat L 15 total L40

To about sixty bushels of oast in the sheaf L3

To hay above three ton L4.10

To two Negro women L85

To one waggon & geer & two plows L18.10

To one still and still tubs L29 To 5 bushels sald L4.5 total 33.5

To one barrel of whisky L7

To one cutting box grindstone & 4 barrels L2.9.10

To one flax dresser? & underessed? L10.10

To sudry iron tools L1.19

To 1 clock L5 to Kitchen furnature L18.17.6 total 23.17.6

To two fether beds furnished & a quanity of bed cloths & ?sides L56.18

To household furnature L21.19 to a bandon butner L142 total 164.3

To book acct L2.17

Total L602.4

[signed] John Robinson, James Stevenson, William Mcclure

Scott County 1st December Court 1797; This Inventory of the Appraisement of the Estate of Wm Trotter dec'd.....to court and ordered to be recorded. Test.

1799 Tax List Scott Co KY [These are really poor records] Trotter, Margaret 17 May 1799 p. 28 1 white male above age 21

1800 Tax List Scott Co KY p. 15 Margaret Trotter 1 White male above 21; 2 Black under 16; 7 Horses; 50 [acres] First Rate Land

13 Apr 1802 Widow Margaret (Kellar) Trotter md. James Stephenson. The Shane Manuscript Collection Minister's returns.

12 Aug 1806 p. 80 This indenture made this 12th day of August of Our Lord eighteen hundred and six. JAMES Trotter of the County of Scott, ---- Trotter of the County of Franklin ---- & Representatives of WILLIAM Trotter dec'd ---- -Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one ------- Nuckols Senr. of the County of the ------- Commonwealth of Kentucky of the --------- that the said JAMES, Joseph ------- conveyed this day to Lewis ------ right calim & interest they do -------- WM Trotter dec'd also they------

p.81 to a white ----- include the ----- west one hundred ------- marked T & a sugar ------- sixty degrees east eighty ------- pawpaw and hickory saplin ----- sinkhole then North fifty eight ------- one hundred and twenty four ---------- part of James Luesey? prescription ------ said JAMES, JOSEPH & WILLIAM Trotter ------ =ol, during their mothers life for each -------- one fourth each for the consideration ------ dollars to them in hand paid the ------- They do hereby acknowledge. To have ------- The land hereby conved with all --------- thereunto belonging unto the sd [said] Lewis -----

his heirs and assigns forever and the ----- [JO] SEPH and WILLIAM for themselves their ------ and against any persn or person claiming ----- =der them ------ By these presents in Witness ----- JAMES, JOSEPH and WILLIAM Trotter hath ------ their hands and aaffixed their seals this date first above written. [Signed] Joseph, William, James

Acknowledged in pressence of Isaac Beauchmp, Lewis Nuckols, JR., Nathan Beauchamp, Nathan Beauchamp, Lewis Nuckols JR. Scott County, set ---- January This deed of WILLIAM and JAMES TROTTER to Lewis ------- this day personally ackd before ------ JAMES TROTTER to be his act and ------attest.

Rewritten record of Burned Deeds in Scott County Courthouse.

9 Aug 1808 Book A p. 442

Wm. Trotter, deceased. Margaret Stevenson, late Margaret Trotter, extx, has paid debts including funeral expenses of five pouns willed to James Trotter, -- and the childrens' share to wit:

Joseph

Polly

William

David S.

Polly's funeral expenses remain to be divided of Polly's share of 27 pounds, 7 shillings and 3 pence, in 5 shares each.

David Stevenson Trotter's Deceased, share to be divided into 4 parts.

19 Dec 1808 Book B p. 121 [Court Order Book]

Settlement made with Margaret Stephenson, late Margaret Trotter, on of the extrs.

5. JAMES TROTTER - SCOTT COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Md. Elizabeth [Unknown]

Issue:

1. George W. Trotter born between 1804-1810.

2. Mary/Polly Trotter who md. a McIntire

3. Lucy Trotter who md. Futel or Futels [researcher could not figure out the name]

4. Margaret Trotter

5. Eliza Trotter

6. John Trotter

1800 Tax List Scott Co KY p. 18. July 14, 1800 Trotter, James - 1 male above 21.

1810 Scott Co KY Census, James Trotter Household p. 652

1 male 0-10 George 1 female 0-10 Mary

1 male 0-10 John 1 female 0-10 Lucy

1 male 26-45 James 1 female 0-10 Margaret or Eliza

1 female 26-45 Elizabeth

2 others - free person's or slaves

1820 Scott Co KY Census, Jas. Trotter Household

1 male 0-10 1 female 0-10

1 male 10-16 1 female 0-10

1 male 45+ 1 female 10-16

1 female 10-16

1 female 16-26

1 female 26-45

27 July 1822 Order Book C p. 387 Scott Co KY

James Trotter, deceased, on motion of GEORGE W. TROTTER, POLLY MCINTIRE, LUCY FUTELS (?), [MARGARET?] TROTTER, ELIZA TROTTER AND JOHN TROTTER, heirs at law of James Trotter, deceased, it is ordered that Rich. W. Park, etc., be appointed commissioners to convey for and on behalf of Joel Mulberry, Wm. Mulberry, John Mulberry, and Lucy Mulberry his wife, James Mulberry, Mary Neale, George Mallery and Elizabeth his wife, James Futels(?) and wife Catherine, Wm. Pigg and wife Nancy, heirs at law of Jacob Mulberry, deceased, to the heirs of James Trotter, deceased, a tract of land in Scott county, being the same the heirs of Jacob Mulberry signed a deed to, 50 acres, on waters of Big Eagle Creek. /Hattie Scott, researcher, 6 Sep 1932/

JACOB MULBERRY Scott County, Kentucky Will Book C, Page 374 - Will Book F, Pages 187 and 188 "The foregoing executors bond was this day entered into by virtue whereof this sum is admitted to record. ATT: B.L. Chambers, Clk. In the Name of God, Amen, the twenty ninth day of June, eighteen hundred and twenty two, I, Jacob Mulberry of the County of Scott and State of Kentucky, calling to mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors as named in this will and as touching my worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life. I give devise and dispose of in the following manner and form..First I give to my son James one hundred acres of land whereon he now lives, also I give to my daughter Polly Neale, the land whereon she now lives it being fifty acres more or less also I give to my daughter Betsy Mallory one hundred acres of land whereon she now lives and it is my desire that executors out of my estate pay forty dollars to George Mallory as so much I have received of him. Also I give to Elizabeth Trotter fifty acres of land to include said Trotters improvement whereon she now lives during her life, and at her death to decend to her children equal. Also I give to my daughter Lucy Peck one hundred acres of land whereon she now lives. Also I give to my son Joel Mulberry one hundred and fifty acres of land to include the saw mill and the farm whereon I now live. Also I give to my son William Mulberry one hundred acres of land whereon he now lives to include his improvements and it is my will that my two sons William and Jowell own the saw mill jointly and equally between them and it is my will that my executors as named lay off said land at discretion. Also I give to my son John Mulberry one dollar to be paid out of my personal estate....also I give to my daughter Nancy Pigg one dollar to be made out of my personal estate also it is my will and desire the rest of my estate both real and personal equally divided among all my children. And it is my will that my friends Garrett Wall and John Mulberry be my executors and carry the same into effect; to this my last will and testament according to the law. Witness whereof I have hereunto at my hand and seal the day and year above written. Garrett Wall Benjamin (X) Pack Jacob (X) Mulberry. US GENWEB SUBMISSION - SCOTT CO KY WILLS & ADMINASTATIONS

21 Aug 1822 Order Book C p. 372 Scott Co KY

James Trotter, deceased, John Park granted admn. of estate.

1830 Scott Co KY Census, Elizabeth Trotter Household

1 male 15-20 1 female 10-15

1 female 15-20

1 female 20-30

1 female 50-60

1830 Scott Co KY Census, George W. Trotter Household

1 male 20-30 1 female 0-10

1 female 20-30

1840 Madison Co IN Census George W. Trotter Household [? correct household?]

1 male 0-5 1 female 0-5

1 male 0-5 1 female 5-10

1 male 30-40 1 female 30-40