Ephraim B. Trotter (1763 - 1819)

Born 1763 in Dorchester, Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Jesford — married 1782 in Guilford, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died 20 Mar 1819 at about age 56 in Guilford, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Sources

• "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHR7-Y6M : accessed 11 August 2021), Ephraim Trotter, Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 675, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 31; FHL microfilm 337,907. (Ephraim TROTTER; 3 males under 10 years of age; 2 males 10 to 16 years of age; 1 male 26 to 45 years of age; 1 female under 10 years of age; 1 female 26 to 45 years of age.)

• 1810; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 969; Image: 00339; Family History Library Film: 0337913; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/378138:7613?ssrc=pt&tid=117159925&pid=152134084552

• Abstract of Deeds Guilford Co, NC, 1819 - 1823, Books 14 - 16, Dr. A. B. Pruitt, 2005. 18 Apr 1819 George Trotter - John Trotter deed for 100 acres adjoining Ephraim Trotter; witnesses John Wheat and Ann Trotter; #7797, p. 117. Also witness oath Aug 1823 by John Wheat.

• "Ephraim Trotter, Will made 20 March 1819, Probated May 1819. Wife - all lands and property during widowhood. Edward Oalddom Trotter - to inherit land where I live. Son Ephraim - shall live on the place he settled until my youngest child comes of age. Sons, Shadrack, James, Ephraim, Rubin, Bennet, and Hardin - proceeds of sale from 100 acres of land. My four daus - balance of my personal property. Wits: David Armfield, John Wheat. Adm granted by court to Polly Trotter (possibly Polly Trotter) and Shadrack Trotter." (Abstract of the Will of Ephraim Trotter, Guilford County, North Carolina Will Book B, page 79, file 0471.)

• "North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2Z7-Q392 : 17 March 2018), Ephraim Trotter, 1819; citing Guilford, North Carolina, United States, State Archives, Raleigh; FHL microfilm .