I would like any information you may have on James' parents. Anything going backwards. Here is everything I have on him going forward with sources for your future searches.

Descendants of James M. Troutman


First Generation

1. James M. Troutman [319](1) was born in 1802 in Kentucky(2) and died after
1880.

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1870 census on 10 Aug 1870 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (3) In the home of daughter Elizabeth and son in law John
Kelley. Occupation listed as farmhand, with 200 value of personal
estate. Nancy and Frances also listed.
* He appeared on the 1860 census 5th Jun 1860 in Lafayette, Clinton,
Missouri. (4) value of real estate 1400, value of personal estate 3500.
John and Frances in school within the year.
* He appeared on the with second wife Sarah census on 17 Aug 1850 in
Liberty, Clay, Missouri. (5) confirmed wife
* He appeared on the 1840 Census census in 1840 in Clay County, Missouri.
(6)
* He appeared on the 1830 Census census in 1830 in Western Division,
Mason County, Kentucky. (7)

James married Sarah Edwards [335] (5) [MRIN: 80] on 5 Jun 1837 in Mason
County, Kentucky.(8) Sarah was born about 1815 in Kentucky(2) and died
between 1849 and 1860 in Missouri.(9)

Noted events in her life were:

* Mother: listed as mother on Geroge A. E. Troutman death certificate,
1844, Clay County, Missouri. (9)
* She appeared on the 1st census listed with name in home with husband or
father ? census on 17 Aug 1850 in Liberty, Clay, Missouri. (5)

Children from this marriage were:

2 F i. Cornelia E. Troutman [521](5, 10) was born on 19 Mar 1840 in Clay
County, Missouri,(5, 10) died on 22 Jan 1925 in St. Joseph,
Buchanan, Missouri(10) at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1925
in Unreadable.(10) The cause of her death was apoplexy.

Research Notes: Widow at death

Medical Notes: informant A. Campbell 27 East Vallet Street, St. Joseph,
Missouri (10)

Noted events in her life were:

* She resided at 1909 Frederick Ave. in 1925 in St. Joseph, Buchanan,
Missouri.
* She appeared on the 1870 census on 20 Jul 1870 in Plattsburg,
Lafayette, Missouri. (11)

Cornelia married Richard R. Campbell [2543] (10, 11) [MRIN: 744] on 21
Oct 1863 in Clinton County, Missouri.(12) Richard was born in Jan
1843 in Missouri.(11, 13)

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1870 census on 20 Jul 1870 in Plattsburg,
Lafayette, Missouri. (11) Value of real estate 1200, value of
personal estate 700 cannot write. Farmer.
* He appeared on the 1900 census on 16 Jun 1900 in Lafayette County,
Missouri. (13) foster son Albert Chappel in home
3 F ii. Sarah J. Troutman [522](4, 5) was born in 1843 in Missouri.(5)

Noted events in her life were:

* She appeared on the 1870 census on 16 Jul 1870 in Springfield,
Greene, Missouri. (14) in the home of husband William Ritter
* She appeared on the 1880 census on 5 Jun 1880 in Campbell Township,
Greene, Missouri. (15)

Sarah married William H. Ritter [2544] (14, 16) [MRIN: 745] on 8 May
1861 in Clinton County, Missouri.(16) William was born about 1840 in
Ohio.(14)

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1870 census on 16 Jul 1870 in Springfield, Greene,
Missouri. (14) value of real estate 800, personal estate 200, farmer
* He appeared on the 1880 census on 5 Jun 1880 in Campbell Township,
Greene, Missouri. (15)
4 M iii. Reverend George A. E. Troutman [523](5, 9) was born on 3 May 1844
in Clay County, Missouri,(5, 9) died on 12 Mar 1913 in
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri(9) at age 68, and was buried
on 13 Mar 1913 in Mount Washington, Jackson, Missouri.(9)

Noted events in his life were:

* He worked as a Christian Minister at death 1913 in Kansas City,
Jackson, Missouri. (9)
* He appeared on the 1910 census in 1910 in Kansas City Ward 7,
Jackson, Missouri. (9, 17) Georges occupation listed as house
carpenter.
* He appeared on the 1880 census on 10 Jun 1880 in La Fayette, Clinton,
Missouri. (9, 18) Eliza Crain age 29 also in household. Sister to
Amelia?
* He appeared on the 1870 census on 21 Jul 1870 in La Fayette, Clinton,
Missouri. (9, 19) Occupation listed as farmer. Value of personal
estate $500.00

George married Amelia Crain [2389] (18, 20) [MRIN: 692] on 20 Jan 1867
in Clinton County, Missouri.(17, 21) Amelia was born on 18 Feb 1849
in Clinton County, Missouri,(18, 20) died on 1 Nov 1912 in Kansas
City, Jackson, Missouri(20) at age 63, and was buried on 4 Nov 1912
in Washington Cemetery, Jackson, Missouri.(20)
5 M iv. John B. Troutman [524](5) was born in Sep 1847 in Clay County,
Missouri.(5)

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1900 census on 13 Jun 1900 in Prairie, Jackson,
Missouri. (22) Occupation listed as carpenter.
* He appeared on the 1920 census on 16 Jan 1920 in Blue, Jackson,
Missouri. (23) Occupation listed as carpenter.
* He appeared on the 1910 census from 0016 to 17 Apr 1910 in Willow
Bar, Cimarron, Oklahoma. (24) Occupation listed as farmer.

John married Alvirah C. Sterling [2406] (22) [MRIN: 698] on 11 Feb 1870
in Vernon County, Missouri.(22, 25) Alvirah was born in Jun 1849 in
Knox County, Tennessee.(22)

Noted events in her life were:

* She appeared on the 1900 census on 13 Jun 1900 in Prairie, Jackson,
Missouri. (22)
* She appeared on the 1920 census on 16 Jan 1920 in Blue, Jackson,
Missouri. (23)
* She appeared on the 1910 census from 0016 to 17 Apr 1910 in Willow
Bar, Cimarron, Oklahoma. (24)
6 M v. Frances P. Troutman [336](3, 26) was born on 17 Nov 1849 in
Missouri,(3, 26) died on 4 Jul 1899 in Missouri(26) at age
49, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Vernon,
Missouri.(26)

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1880 census on 14 Jun 1880 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (27) Occupation listed as farmer.

Frances married Mathilda J. Unknown [2398] (26) [MRIN: 695]. Mathilda
was born on 26 Apr 1842 and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery,
Vernon, Missouri.(26)

Noted events in her life were:

* She appeared on the 1880 census on 14 Jun 1880 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (27)

James next married Matilda Baker [1052] (8) [MRIN: 284] on 22 Jul 1826 in
Mason County, Kentucky.(8, 28) Marriage status: death of spouse. Matilda
was born from 1800 to 1810 and died from about 1833 to 1836 about age 33.

Noted events in her life were:

* Marriage: listed on James Harley Troutman death certificate as mother.
(28)

Children from this marriage were:

7 F i. Nancy A. Troutman [337](3, 29) was born in 1827 in Kentucky(3,
29) and died after 1880.

Research Notes: Not sure if this is daughter or second wife. (3)

Nancy married Zebulon B. Lewis [2397] (26, 30) [MRIN: 694] on 18 Oct
1871 in Vernon County, Missouri. Zebulon was born on 19 Nov 1813 in
Ohio,(26) died on 10 Nov 1882 in Schell City, Vernon, Missouri(26)
at age 68, and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Vernon,
Missouri.(26) They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1850 census on 17 Sep 1850 in Lafayette Ward 3,
Tippecanoe, Indiana. (31) Living next door to Joseph Lewis. In the
home Adaline, age 17, and John Lewis age 40
* He appeared on the 1860 census on 11 Jun 1860 in Township 37, Range
21, Hickory, Missouri. (32) With first wife Mary and children from
this marriage Resen, Sarah, Joseph and Missouri. Farmer. Value of
real estate $800, personal estate $475.
* He appeared on the 1870 census on 17 Aug 1870 in Montevallo, Vernon,
Missouri. (33) Occupation listed as farm hand, personal estate $250.
In the home of John Shirley with son Joseph and daughter Missouri,
* He appeared on the 1880 census on 23 Jun 1880 in Schell City, Vernon,
Missouri. (29) Occupation listed as keeper, boarding.
8 F ii. Mary Ann Troutman [519](5) was born in 1829 in Kentucky,(5, 34)
died in 1870 in Solano County, California(35, 36) at age 41,
and was buried in Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Solano,
California.(34)

Noted events in her life were:

* She appeared on the in home of her parents census in 1850 in Clay
County, Missouri. (37)
* She appeared on the 1860 census on 24 Jul 1860 in Vacaville, Solano
County, California. (38)

Mary married Meredith Raines Miller [2374] (39) [MRIN: 688] on 28 Apr
1852 in Clinton County, Missouri.(39, 40) Meredith was born in 1818
in Newbern, Montgomery County, Virginia,(38, 39, 41) died on 19 Feb
1904 in Solano County, California(39) at age 86, and was buried in
Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Solano, California.(34)

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1860 census on 24 Jul 1860 in Vacaville, Solano
County, California. (38) Occupation "Fruit & Nursery". Real estate
valued at 5000, personal estate value 2000.
* He appeared on the 1870 census on 8 Jul 1870 in Vacaville, Solano
County, California. (42) Occupation listed as Fruit Grower, real
estate valued at 12000, personal estate at 3400. Others listed in
household John Miller age 41, born Wisconsin, John Adkins born in
England. Long list of Chinese workers
* He appeared on the 1880 census on 17 Jun 1880 in Vacaville, Solano
County, California. (36) Not listed as head of household but with
John Miller and previous chinese immigrants on same farm.
9 F iii. Unknown Troutman [1053](6) was born from 1831 to 1835.(6)
10 F iv. Elizabeth R. Troutman [287](1, 43) was born on 10 Jun 1831 in
Kentucky,(1, 44) died on 10 Aug 1885(1) at age 54, and was
buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Vernon, Missouri.(26)

Noted events in her life were:

* She appeared on the 1880 census on 14 Jun 1880 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (2) Last census Elizabeth is listed prior to death
* She appeared on the 1870 census on 10 Aug 1870 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (3)
* She appeared on the 1860 with husband John Kelley census on 20 Jun
1860 in Hardin, Clinton, Missouri. (45)

Elizabeth married John Kelley [286] (43) [MRIN: 75] on 16 Jan 1853 in
Clinton County, Missouri.(1, 46) John was born on 19 Oct 1826 in
Ohio,(1, 44) died on 16 Nov 1909(1) at age 83, and was buried in Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery, Vernon, Missouri.(26)

Noted events in his life were:

* He appeared on the 1900 census on 9 Jun 1900 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (47) Occupation listed as Landlord. Owned home free.
* He appeared on the 1880 census on 14 Jun 1880 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (2) Occupation listed as farmer. Disability of right leg
off at knee.
* He appeared on the 1870 census on 10 Aug 1870 in Virgil, Vernon,
Missouri. (3) Occupation listed as farmer, real estate value 3000,
personal estate 1000. Age 45.
* He appeared on the 1860 census on 20 Jun 1860 in Hardin, Clinton,
Missouri. (45) Occupation listed as farmer, value of real estate
2000, personal estate 400.
* He appeared on the 1850 in the home of father Reuben Kelley census on
16 Sep 1850 in District 16, Clinton, Missouri. (48) Occupation listed
as farmer
11 M v. James Harley Troutman [520](5, 28) was born on 15 Jun 1833 in
Kentucky,(5, 28) died on 16 Dec 1913 in Dearborn, Platte,
Missouri(28) at age 80, and was buried on 18 Dec 1913 in
Masonic Cemetery, Dearborn, Platte, Missouri.(28) The cause
of his death was old age due to abdominal tumors.(28)

Research Notes: was married find wife. (28)

Noted events in his life were:

* He worked as a listed at death in 1913 in Dearborn, Platte, Missouri.
(28) farmer

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