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Joseph TREVILLIAN [12569]

      Sex: M

Spouses and Children
1. *Ellen MAHONEY [12570]
       Children:
                1. Ellen TREVILLIAN  2972 [9960] (1866-1946)


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Mary .Tucker. TRICKER [877]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *James POLLOCK [876] (       -       )
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. James Andrew Robert POLLOCK [828] (1884-1947)


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Joan Margaret TROOD [7470]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Rudi Herbert RAUPACH [7469] (Abt 1925 - 4 Jun 2014)
       Marriage: 1955 - , Victoria, Australia 7429
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Margaret RAUPACH [3638]


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Ada TROTTER [10667]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1872 - Purnim, Victoria, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 1962 - Ashburton, Victoria, Australia ( at age 90)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


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Ann TROTTER [10518]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1820 3353,3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 1910 - Glenorchy, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 90)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 

Spouses and Children
1. *George WINDSOR [10524] (       -       )
       Marriage: 1850 - , Victoria, Australia
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Elizabeth Jane WINDSOR [10534] (1854-      )
                2. John Thomas WINDSOR [10535] (1856-1922)

Notes
General:
Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1847 - 1851) Wed 13 Nov 1850 Page 2 Family Notices
MARRIED In Geelong, on Friday 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr Love, Mr George Windsor, of Barrabool Hills, to Miss Ann Trotter, daughter to Mr Joseph Trotter, Stoney Rises, Colac.

picture Colin Walter TROTTER [10666]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1885 - Colac, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: Unknown
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


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Ebenezer TROTTER [10501]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1821
    Christening: 
          Death: 1894 -  ( at age 73)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10497] (Abt 1797-1888) 
         Mother: Mary FISHPOOL [10498] (Abt 1791-1854) 


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Edgar TROTTER [10665]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1877 - Colac, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 1944 - Warrnambool, Vic, Australia ( at age 67)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


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Elizabeth TROTTER [10519]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1826 3353,3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 1916 - Bendigo, Vic, Australia ( aged about 90)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 

Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas Geach KEAM [10536] (Abt 1831 - 1891)
       Marriage: 1856 - , Victoria, Australia
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Charles Thomas KEAM [10538] (1856-1916)
                2. Emma KEAM [10537] (1857-      )
                3. John Geach KEAM [10539] (1860-      )

Notes
General:
Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Vic. : 1851 - 1856) Thu 17 Jul 1856 Page 3 Family Notices
MARRIED.
On 16th July, at Yarra-street, Wesleyan Church, by special license, by the Rev Isaac Harding, Mr Thomas Keam, of Barrabool, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Joseph Trotter, of Duneed.

picture Elizabeth Ann TROTTER [10496]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1856 - Colac, Vic, Australia 61
    Christening: 
          Death: 12 Nov 1923 - Pomborneit, Victoria, Australia ( at age 67)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10494] (Abt 1813-1887) 59,61,3353 
         Mother: Mary FIELD [10508] (Abt 1822-1888) 59,61,3352 

Spouses and Children
1. *Francis KELLY [10648] (1848 - 19 Aug 1887) 59 
       Marriage: 1875 - Carpendeit, Victoria, Australia
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Annie Maria KELLY  59 [10657] (1875-1876)
                2. Joseph William KELLY  59 [10655] (1877-1928)
                3. Mary KELLY  59 [10653] (1878-1882)
                4. Catherine May KELLY  59 [10654] (1881-1955)
                5. Elizabeth Ann KELLY  59 [10656] (1883-1918)
                6. Francis Michael KELLY  59 [10652] (1885-1941)
                7. John Henry KELLY  59 [10651] (1886-1969)

2. Thomas ROSS [10658] (1852 - 24 Aug 1920) 59,61 
       Marriage: 1888 - , Victoria, Australia
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Annabelle ROSS  61 [10649] (Abt 1901-1938)

3. Roger Joseph CODY [10659] (1850 - 1933) 59 
       Marriage: 1894
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Ellen Jane Catherine CODY  59 [10660] (1895-1972)
                2. Lucy May CODY [10647] (Abt 1898-1946)
       Children:
                1. David Richard KELLY  59 [10650] (1889-1973)

Notes
General:
Married Francis Kelly who died in 1887. In 1889 she had a child with the surname Kelly with father's name left as unknown.

She may have married Thomas Ross and also Roger Kelly as there are deaths with these 3 names listed with Elizabeth Ann Trotter as the mother.

picture Ernest Alfred TROTTER [10506]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1868
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10497] (Abt 1797-1888) 
         Mother: Annie THATCHER [10505] (      -      ) 


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George Robert Joseph TROTTER [10663]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1867 - Camperdown, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 1933 -  ( at age 66)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


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Grace Eliza TROTTER [10504]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1857
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10497] (Abt 1797-1888) 
         Mother: Emily GOFF [10503] (      -1860) 


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James TROTTER [10499]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Mary LANE [10500] (       -       )
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Joseph TROTTER [10497] (Abt 1797-1888)
                2. Joseph TROTTER  60,3352 [10510] (Abt 1797-1888)
                3. Mary TROTTER [10668] (Abt 1820-      )


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Jane TROTTER [10405]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1807 3353
    Christening: 
          Death: Bef 1866 3353,3354
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 


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Jessie May TROTTER [10662]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1888 - Colac, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 1912 - Colac, Vic, Australia ( at age 24)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


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John TROTTER [10515]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1811 3353,3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 1887 - Camperdown, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 76) 8960
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 

Notes
General:
possible death at Ararat in 1892.

picture Joseph TROTTER [10494]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1813 - , County Clare, Ireland 3353
    Christening: 
          Death: 11 Sep 1887 - Camperdown, Vic, Australia ( aged about 74)
         Burial: 13 Sep 1887 - Camperdown, Vic, Australia

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 

Spouses and Children
1. *Mary FIELD [10508] (Abt 1822 - 1888) 59,61,3352 
       Marriage: Abt 1845 - , Victoria, Australia 4082
         Status: 

Marriage Events

1. Alt. Marriage: 7 Nov 1843, Collon, County Louth, Ireland. Children: 1. Robert TROTTER 59,60,61,923,3352 [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 2. Joseph TROTTER 59,61 [10509] (1849-      ) 3. William Henry TROTTER 59 [10495] (1849-1929) 4. Maria Jane TROTTER 59,60,61,923 [10493] (1852-1898) 5. Elizabeth Ann TROTTER 59,61 [10496] (1856-1923)


Notes
General:
SUPPOSED TO HAVE ARRIVED IN VICTORIA ABOUT 1843

The Colac Herald (Vic. : 1875 - 1918) Tue 13 Sep 1887 Page 2 NOTES AND EVENT
S.
Two old and well-known residents of this district passed quietly away on Sunday Mr. Sylvester Cahir, and Mr. Joseph Trotter. Both gentlemen were old pioneers of the colony, and their loss will be regretted by a large circle of friends

Camperdown Chronicle (Vic. : 1877 - 1954) Wed 14 Sep 1887 Page 2 Family Notices
Death.

TROTTER - On the 11th September, at Carpendeit, Joseph Trotter. Aged 78 years.
A colonist of 48 years.

Camperdown Chronicle (Vic. : 1877 - 1954) Sat 13 Oct 1888 Page 2 Family Notices
Death.

Trotter - On the 11th inst., at Elingamite, Mary, relict of the late Joseph Trotter, aged 66 years.
The funeral will leave, her late residence for the Camperdown cemetery to-day at 9 a.m., passing through Camperdown at 2p.m

picture Joseph TROTTER [10296]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1780 - , Cavan, Ireland 3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 16 Oct 1867 - Colac, Vic, Australia ( aged about 87) 3354
         Burial: 18 Oct 1867 - Colac, Vic, Australia 3354

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10335] (1750-      ) 3354 
         Mother: Jane WILSON [10370] (      -      ) 3354 

Spouses and Children
1. *Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785 - 24 Feb 1866) 3352,3353 
       Marriage: Abt 1805 - Lisball, Cavan, Ireland 3354
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Jane TROTTER  3353,3354 [10405] (Abt 1807-Bef 1866)
                2. Robert TROTTER  3353,3354 [10456] (Abt 1809-1887)
                3. John TROTTER  3353,3354 [10515] (Abt 1811-1887)
                4. Joseph TROTTER  59,61,3353 [10494] (Abt 1813-1887)
                5. Susan TROTTER  3353,3354,3355 [10516] (Abt 1815-1896)
                6. Maria TROTTER  3353,3354 [10517] (Abt 1818-1890)
                7. Ann TROTTER  3353,3354 [10518] (Abt 1820-1910)
                8. Elizabeth TROTTER  3353,3354 [10519] (Abt 1826-1916)

Notes
General:
Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Wed 27 Jul 1859 Page 2 Family Notices
At Collon. County of Louth, Ireland, in the 78th year-of his age, Captain John Trotter, of Her Majesty's 27th, or Enniskillen Regiment of Foot, brother to Joseph Trotter, Esq, of Duneed, Victoria and uncle to the grazier at Colac, John Trotter, Esq, much regretted and equally respected by all who knew him.

picture Joseph TROTTER [10510]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1797 60
    Christening: 
          Death: 1888 - Glenorchy, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 91) 60
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James TROTTER [10499] (      -      ) 
         Mother: Mary LANE [10500] (      -      ) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Annie THATCHER [10505] (       -       )
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Ernest Alfred TROTTER [10506] (Abt 1868-      )

2. Emily GOFF [10503] (       - 1860)
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Grace Eliza TROTTER [10504] (Abt 1857-      )

3. Mary FISHPOOL [10498] (Abt 1791 - Feb 1854)
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Mary TROTTER [10502] (Abt 1820-      )
                2. Ebenezer TROTTER [10501] (1821-1894)


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Joseph TROTTER [10497]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1797
    Christening: 
          Death: 1888 -  ( aged about 91)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James TROTTER [10499] (      -      ) 
         Mother: Mary LANE [10500] (      -      ) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Mary FISHPOOL [10498] (Abt 1791 - Feb 1854)
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Mary TROTTER [10502] (Abt 1820-      )
                2. Ebenezer TROTTER [10501] (1821-1894)

2. Emily GOFF [10503] (       - 1860)
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Grace Eliza TROTTER [10504] (Abt 1857-      )

3. Annie THATCHER [10505] (       -       )
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Ernest Alfred TROTTER [10506] (Abt 1868-      )

Notes
General:
It is possible there are two Joseph Trotters in Geelong, one a contract and one living at Villamanta Street, this may be the same person or two different people. This has not yet been established.


Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Wed 27 Jul 1859 Page 2 Family Notices

At Collon. County of Louth, Ireland, in the 78th year-of his age, Captain John Trotter, of Her Majesty's 27th, or Enniskillen Regiment of Foot, brother to Joseph Trotter, Esq, of Duneed, Victoria. and uncle to the grazier at Colac, John Trotter, Esq, much regretted and equally respected by all who knew him.
(possibly related to this family, but needs verification)


Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Fri 13 Jul 1888 Page 2 Family Notices

DEATHS.
Trotter - Died, on the 12th July, at his residence, "Virginia Terrace, off Villamanta street, Joseph Trotter, aged 91 years.
The funeral will leave this day (Friday), 13th inst., at 1.45 p.m, for the Eastern Cemetery.
Friends are respectfully invited.
JENKINS & BENETT,
Undertakers,


Geelong Advertiser and Intelligence (Vic. : 1851 - 1856) Fri 1 Dec 1854 Page 5 Family Notices
MARRIED,
On the 29th November, by special license, by the Rev. W. Higgins, at the residence of the bride, Villamanta-street, Geelong, Mr. Joseph Trotter, G.C., Weston, Herefordshire, to Miss Emily Goff, of the Mead Wantage, Berks, England.
(relationship needs to be worked out)

Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Tue 24 Apr 1860 Page 3 Family Notices
Trotter - On the 20th March, Emily, wife of Joseph Trotter, Newtown, Geelong.
(died aged 46 years no parents names mentioned)

Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Wed 21 Mar 1860 Page 2 Family Notices
DIED.
On Tuesday, the 20th just., Emily Trotter, the beloved wife of Joseph Trotter, of Anderson street, Newtown, Geelong. Her end was peace
(parents names unknown died at BER aged 46 years)

Geelong Advertiser and Intelligence (Vic. : 1851 - 1856) Mon 27 Feb 1854 Page 5 Family Notices
DIED,
At her residence, Ashby, on the 25th instant Mary, the beloved wife of Mr Joseph Trotter, Contractor, and eldest daughter of the late Mr James Fishpool, Farmer, Taynton, Glostershire, after a short but severe illness, borne with Christian resignation and fortitude.
(Mary nee Fishpool born Gloucestershire aged 64)

Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Vic. : 1851 - 1856) Sat 15 Jul 1854 Page 5 Family
Notices
MARRIED.
On Thursday, July, 13th, at the house of the bride's father, by the Rev. Mr Love, Mr Ebenezer Trotter, second son of Mr Joseph Trotter, contractor, Ashby, Geelong, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Dear, elder daughter of Mr John Dear; Baker, &c., Saffron-street, Chilwell, late of Blackfriars-road, London.
(Ebenezer is child of Joseph Trotter and Mary Fishpool).

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Wed 28 Feb 1894 Page 1 Family Notices
Trotter. - On the 23rd February, at his late residence, Steiglltz. Ebenezer, the dearly beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Trotter, and youngest son of Joseph Trotter, late of Gloucester, England, aged 63 years. An old colonist of 42 years.

Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Fri 20 May 1864 Page 2 Family Notices

DIED.
Suddenly, at 20 - Anderson street, on 10th instant, from palpitation of the heart, the beloved wife
of Joseph Trotter.
(Eliza Trotter daughter of John Power and Martha unknown. Died aged 54 birthplace Warwickshire)

Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1926) Sat 27 Feb 1904 Page 8 DEATHS.
At her residence, Ashby, on the 25th inst., Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Trotter, contractor.
(Mary Elizabeth nee Dear died Steiglitz aged 71)

picture Joseph TROTTER [10509]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1849 - Geelong, Vic, Australia 61
    Christening: 
          Death: Unknown
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10494] (Abt 1813-1887) 59,61,3353 
         Mother: Mary FIELD [10508] (Abt 1822-1888) 59,61,3352 


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Leslie Wray TROTTER [10661]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 5 Jul 1882 - Colac, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 26 Jul 1956 - Mansfield, Vic, Australia ( at age 74)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


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Maria TROTTER [10517]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1818 3353,3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 1890 - Warrnambool, Vic, Australia ( aged about 72) 4664
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 

Spouses and Children
1. *John GRIMSHAW [10520] (       -       ) 4664 
       Marriage: 1846 - , Victoria, Australia 4665
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Maria Ann GRIMSHAW [10527] (1847-      )
                2. Elizabeth Jane GRIMSHAW [10526] (1849-      )
                3. Alfred John GRIMSHAW [10525] (1853-1923)
                4. William Molesworth GRIMSHAW [10528] (1858-1933)


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Maria Jane TROTTER [10493]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1852 - Colac, Vic, Australia 60,61
    Christening: 
          Death: 1898 - Glenorchy, Victoria, Australia ( at age 46) 60
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10494] (Abt 1813-1887) 59,61,3353 
         Mother: Mary FIELD [10508] (Abt 1822-1888) 59,61,3352 

Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas Peter Patrick WHELAN [10492] (1842 - 25 Jun 1925) 59,60,61,923 
       Marriage: 11 Mar 1869 - Camperdown, Vic, Australia 923
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Mary Amy WHELAN  59,60,61,923,1835 [10292] (1871-1962)
                2. Thomas WHELAN  59 [10640] (1872-1873)
                3. Catherine WHELAN  59 [10645] (1875-1972)
                4. Olivia Theresa WHELAN  59 [10641] (1879-1902)
                5. James WHELAN  59 [10644] (1882-1882)
                6. Thomas James WHELAN  59 [10639] (1883-1959)
                7. John Leonard Vincent WHELAN  59 [10643] (1886-1962)
                8. Herbert Newington WHELAN  59 [10638] (1889-1893)
                9. Norval Peter WHELAN  59 [10642] (1895-1971)


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Mary TROTTER [10502]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1820
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10497] (Abt 1797-1888) 
         Mother: Mary FISHPOOL [10498] (Abt 1791-1854) 


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Mary TROTTER [10668]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1820
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James TROTTER [10499] (      -      ) 
         Mother: Mary LANE [10500] (      -      ) 


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Robert TROTTER [10456]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1809 3353,3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 11 Sep 1887 - Camperdown, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 78) 8961
         Burial: 

Events

1. Alt. Birth: 1809, County Cavan, Ireland.


Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 


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Robert TROTTER [10507]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1845 - Geelong, Vic, Australia 60,61,8962
    Christening: 
          Death: 1929 - Colac, Vic, Australia ( aged about 84) 60
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10494] (Abt 1813-1887) 59,61,3353 
         Mother: Mary FIELD [10508] (Abt 1822-1888) 59,61,3352 

Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848 - 8 Jul 1890) 59,923 
       Marriage: 1867 - , Victoria, Australia 923
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. George Robert Joseph TROTTER  59 [10663] (1867-1933)
                2. William John TROTTER  59 [10664] (1869-      )
                3. Ada TROTTER  59 [10667] (1872-1962)
                4. Edgar TROTTER  59 [10665] (1877-1944)
                5. Leslie Wray TROTTER  59 [10661] (1882-1956)
                6. Colin Walter TROTTER  59 [10666] (1885-      )
                7. Jessie May TROTTER  59 [10662] (1888-1912)

Notes
General:
The Colac Herald (Vic. : 1875 - 1918) Tue 10 Feb 1885 Page 2 COLAC COUNTY COURT.
COLAC COUNTY. COURT.
MONDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY, 1885.
(Before His Honor Judge Nolan).
..........................................
DEFENDED CASES.
............................
Joseph Trotter v. Robert Trotter.
Money had and received, £250. Mr. Hancock for plaintiff; Mr. Skinner, instructed by Mr. Whyte, for defendant.
In opening the case, Mr. Hancock said that in order to bring the action within the jurisdiction of the Court the amount was reduced from £960 to £250.
Mr. Skinner submitted that the Court had no jurisdiction to try the case, although the amount sued for did not exceed £250.
The plaintiff states that the total amount to claim was £960, thus giving the defendant credit for £710. That he could not do, only by abandonment of excess, and it was not shown that such had been agreed upon by the parties to the suit. As far as he understood the case, the sum of £110 was owing by the plaintiff to Messrs.
Jellie and St. Quintin, of Warrnambool, and a mortgage of £400 to the Colonial Bank. Messrs Jellie and St. Quintin were about to sue for their money, and the Bank was also anxious about the amount of their mortgage. The plaintiff then proposed to the defendant, who is his son, that he should pay the bill and bank mortgage, and take the land then held by him. This offer was accepted by the defendant, who paid Messrs. Jellie and St. Quintin £111 13s. 4d and the Bank the amount of its mortgage, namely, £400.

That was the transactions between the parties. His Honor asked if the defendant admitted having received the sum of £960 from the sale of the land owned by the plaintiff. It appeared to him a pity that the case should have come into Court at all.

Mr. Hancock said that it was a pity such a case should have come into Court, but as far as the plaintiff was concerned there was no help for it. The plaintiff not having received any of the proceeds from the sale of the property was without funds and actually without means of sustenance. Such an agreement as mentioned for the
defence was never made, and if it were made it would not be valid, unless it were in writing.

Joseph Trotter deposed that the balance of money due to him after paying the bank mortgage and Jellle and St, Quintin's bill was L500. The area of his laid was 160 acres, and it realised L6 per acre. His son (the defendant) sold it to Mr. C. B. Fisher and received the money. Part of it went towards paying off the mortgage due upon
it, and the balance, L500, was paid over to the defendant through the Colac branch of the Colonial Bank by Mr. Peebles, manager of the Camperdown branch. Witness agreed to give defendant the land if he would pay his debts and support him.

Defendant did not give him any support. Mr. Skinner did not cross-examine witness, but stated that his instructions were that the defendant was supporting his father, and had done so for the last five years. His Honor remarked that the old people were not dead yet, and the support should be continued.

Mr. Skinner replied that up to the 24th December the defendant had paid to his father in cash and provisions an amount equal to L900.

His Honor asked why be did not continue to do so, in accordance with the terms of agreement. There was a moral and legal obligation on the part of the son to support his aged parents and fulfil his promise. He was at a loss to understand what was between the parties, as the plaintiff was willing to accept anything in reason, while the defendant professed his willingness to supply him with necessaries.

Mr. Hancock remarked that his client would accept 15s. per week and keep themselves. The defendant said he could not afford to pIay that amount, nor even 10s. per week. His Honor said the defendant should remember his parents were under no obligation to him by asking an allowance of 15s. per week. They were only asking what they were justly entitled to. If the defendant was not prepared to pay the amount named, what proposal was he prepared to make for their support.

Mary Trotter, wife of last witness, stated that the sum of L960 was realised for the sale of the land. The land was sold to Mr. Fisher, and the price was, so her son informed her, L6 per acre. The balance of the purchase money, after paying the debt upon it, was handed over by Mr. Peebles, manager of the Colonial Bank at Camperdown, to the branch at Colac. Her son admitted having received the money, but he declared his intention of turning insolvent before he would give her a shilling of the money he got from them. She was eleven months in his house doing house work ; her husband also lived in the house, Afterwards he built a house at the slaughter-yards, and they lived there until Christmas last, when a dispute arose between them about the rations, and he then refused to give them anything. That was the third time he left them without food. Very recently he promised to support them again, but he did not do so.

Mr. Skinner submitted that there was no evidence that they had received the money in question. His Honor held that there was, and defendant, when asked about it, threatened to turn insolvent.
Mr. Skinner - The money was received from the bank.
His Honor. - Yes, but the bank did not advance the money on its own account.
Robert Trotter, the defendant, stated that at the latter end of August, 1870, his
father came to him, and said that he was in great trouble; that his son had put
him out of his home by mortgaging the deeds of his land to the Colonial Bank at
Camperdown for L400, and endorsed a bill to Jellie and St. Quintin, Warrnambool,
for L110, and that the latter had taken out a writ against him for the amount.

Plaintiff then came to witness and said, "There's the place, see what you can do with it; I can do nothing with it." Replied that he would see about it. Ascertained that the amounts named were due. He took the place, and settled with the bank and Jellie and St. Quintin. Witness supported the plaintiff and his mother from 26th September, 1879, until 24th December, 1884. Would have continued the support had they not refused it.

To His Honor-Would not support his parents now, as they had dragged him into the Court. Cross-examined-They had refused provisions, including sugar, tea, bread, &c. To prevent the case being brought against him by his mother for assault, he consented to supply them with provisions. This concluded the evidence, and Mr. Skinner asked for a verdict for defendant, as the case was practically one of breach of contract. He could have put in a set-off of L140 for improvements placed on the land, which caused it to realise as much as it did, but relying upon this point he did not raise it before.

Mr. Hancock said that he was prepared to accept any set-off. They wanted a home and the means of subsistence without further delay, as they would have at any time to leave their present dwelling. His Honor said that the proposal was fair enough. The aged parents of the defendant naturally looked to him for support after they had surrendered their all to him. If the defendant talked about a set-off, the defendant could demand interest on the money thus retained for a period of over five years. He, therefore, thought if they went past their present figures, the case would have to be postponed and accounts filed. He suggested that the case stand over for adjustment, and that both parties in the meantime should come together and arrange the terms of settlement. It was evident to him that the defendant under the circumstances should contribute to the support of his parents, by the payment of a sum weekly, say 15s., and in the event of him consenting to do that he would postpone the case until next Court day, with the view of a private settlement being effected.

Mr. Whyte said that he had interviewed his client during luncheon hour on the matter of making a weekly allowance to his parents, but he was unsuccessful in his efforts.
His Honor said the conduct of the defendant was indeed unseemly in a Court of Justice, and he regretted to see his feeling towards the old people who were almost on the brink of the grave, Mr. Skinner recommended that accounts between the parties be taken by the Registrar, His Honor-But how are the defendant's parents to be supported in the meantime.

If the defendant was not prepared to make an offer for their support he would be compelled to give a verdict for the amount claimed. Mr. Whyte asked the defendant if he would make any offer, but was answered in the negative. Mr. Whyte remarked that if a verdict for the full amount was given it would probably force the defendant into the Insolvent Court.

His Honor gave a verdict for the full amount claimed, namely L250. He said the claim was a just one, and he could not help it, whether the defendant was forced into the Insolvent Court or not. He had received money belonging to his parents, and kept it in his pocket, although they were sadly in need of it. He could not but express his opinion that throughout the case the defendant had acted in a pigheaded and headstrong manner towards his poor aged father and mother, and he ought to come forward now and make some arrangement with them, as they were willing to agree to almost anything, in order to prevent further and more extreme measures being taken against him. Costs, L5 5s.

Henry Wilson v. Robert Trotter.
Damages, £8. Mr. Hancock for plaintiff
Mr. Skinner, instructed by Mr. Whyte, for defendant, The plaintiff put in an agreement of tenancy dated 15th September, 1884, between himself and the defendant. The agreement terminated on the 15th December. The land and house were worth 15s. a week. The area of the land is about 64 acres. He was in occupation, after the expiration of the agreement, 5 weeks. Defendant also removed a copper which was set in brickwork. The fence was also broken down. Mary Trotter stated that the boiler referred to was built in brickwork. The defendant's wife and sons took it away. The brickwork was pulled down. The door was broken by defendant. The fence was pulled down by defendant to remove the things although the gate was not locked.

The defendant stated that he owned the property in question about five years. The boiler he bought in Geelong; it was not a fixture. There was no damage to the brickwork. He moved the boiler the day before the court. The door always had a crack in it, His father threw a brick at him, but it missed and hit the door. The fence is old and rotten.

John Pell, bricklayer, stated that he built the bricks round the copper four and a half years ago. The brickwork was only damaged by wear and tear. James Slater stated that knew the fence enclosing the property. It is now in the same condition as it was six months ago.

His Honor considered the boiler a fixture, and it should not have been removed. He would allow £1 damages for that. For the fence it cost '10s. to repair it, and that amount he would allow the plaintiff. For injury to the door he would allow 10s.; for grazing of stock he would give 15s. Verdict for plaintiff, £2 1s.; costs, £3 7s. 6d.

The Colac Herald (Vic. : 1875 - 1918) Tue 18 Aug 1885 Page 3 NEW INSOLVENTS.
NEW INSOLVENTS.
The insolvency schedules of the following persons were filed with the chief clerk,
Mr. Lloyd, yesterday:
..................................
Robert Trotter, formerly a butcher, but now out of employment--Liabilities, £632 s 3d; assets (debts due to insolvent) £2 sCd; deficiency £6.30 Is 9d. Causes of insolvency-Being unable to pay certain calls when due on shares in Geelong building Society and for which his property at Elliminyt was sold by the said Society; losses through bad debts; compulsory sale by one of his creditiors of furniture and effects; and adverse judgement in the Colac County Court in February last. The list of debts due to unsecured creditors is as follows:--Joseph
Trotter, judgment in County Court, 4255 5s; Geo. Woods, Elliminyt, money lent and stock, £112; John Baker, Larpent, stock, £15; A. J. Grimslhaw, Bushfield, butcher, promisory note, £13 Us (Gd; T. N. W'hyte, solicitor, .£1; 3s 3d; George Clifford, Larpent, stock, £8 10s; Henry Wilson, Colac, blacksmith, £6 2s Gd; Short and Walters, drapers, Gcelong, £1 12s; J. Jolnstone, saddler, £1 10s.

The Colac Herald (Vic. : 1875 - 1918) Mon 6 May 1912 Page 2 NOTES AND EVENTS.
Mr Robert Trotter, of Colac, suffered a sad . bereavement on Sunday" by the death of his youngest daughter, Jessie, who. was 24 years of age.
The funeral will leave his residence,. Wilson street, 'this (Monday) .afternoon at 2.30 o'clock for the Colac cemetery.

picture Robert TROTTER [10335]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1750 - Lisball, County Cavan, Ireland 8963
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Jane WILSON [10370] (       -       ) 3354 
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Joseph TROTTER  3354 [10296] (Abt 1780-1867)


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Susan TROTTER [10516]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1815 3353,3354
    Christening: 
          Death: 1896 - Geelong, Vic, Australia ( aged about 81) 8964
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10296] (Abt 1780-1867) 3354 
         Mother: Annie DAVISON [10511] (Abt 1785-1866) 3352,3353 

Spouses and Children
1. *James WOODS [10521] (       -       ) 8964 
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. John WOOD  8965 [14678] (1845-      )
                2. Anne  Jame WOODS [10529] (Abt 1838-      )
                3. Margaret WOODS [10530] (Abt 1840-1938)
                4. George WOODS [10531] (1842-1941)
                5. Joseph WOODS [10532] (1843-1866)
                6. Robert WOODS [10533] (1857-1897)


picture
William Henry TROTTER [10495]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1849 - Colac, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 7 Oct 1929 - Cobden, Vic, Australia ( at age 80)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Joseph TROTTER [10494] (Abt 1813-1887) 59,61,3353 
         Mother: Mary FIELD [10508] (Abt 1822-1888) 59,61,3352 


picture
William John TROTTER [10664]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1869 - Cobden, Vic, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: Unknown
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Robert TROTTER [10507] (Abt 1845-1929) 59,60,61,923,3352 
         Mother: Margaret WRAY [10512] (1848-1890) 59,923 


picture
Bertilla TROTTO [182]

      Sex: F

Spouses and Children
1. *Eugenio PUPETTI [183] (20 Jan 1930 - 7 Jul 2009)
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. John PUPETTI [13]
                2. Nadia PUPETTI [12025]


picture
TRUEMAN [5440]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1892 - Chiltern, Vic, Australia 680,8966
    Christening: 
          Death: 1892 - Chiltern, Vic, Australia 8967
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Alfred Frederick Percy TRUEMAN [5432] (1853-1925) 
         Mother: Eleanor Ruby SHUTTLEWORTH [5397] (1862-1915) 


picture
Ada TRUEMAN [5435]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1885 - Majorca, Vic, Australia 8968
    Christening: 
          Death: 1885 - Majorca, Vic, Australia 680
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Alfred Frederick Percy TRUEMAN [5432] (1853-1925) 
         Mother: Eleanor Ruby SHUTTLEWORTH [5397] (1862-1915) 


picture
Alfred Frederick Percy TRUEMAN [5432]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1853 - , , England
    Christening: 
          Death: 1925 - Wangaratta, Vic, Australia ( at age 72) 680
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Eleanor Ruby SHUTTLEWORTH [5397] (14 Oct 1862 - 26 May 1915)
       Marriage: 28 Jul 1881 - Maryborough, Vic, Australia 680
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. William Thomas Alfred TRUEMAN [5433] (1882-1883)
                2. Henry Percy TRUEMAN [5434] (1883-1943)
                3. Ada TRUEMAN [5435] (1885-1885)
                4. Stanley Herbert TRUEMAN [5436] (1886-1952)
                5. Austin Edwin TRUEMAN [5437] (1888-1952)
                6. Melton Rutherford TRUEMAN [5438] (1890-1890)
                7. Arthur Selwyn TRUEMAN [5439] (1891-1954)
                8. TRUEMAN [5440] (1892-1892)
                9. Holly May TRUEMAN [5441] (1893-1938)
                10. Florence Ruby TRUEMAN [5442] (1895-1976)
                11. Pearl Irene TRUEMAN [5443] (1898-1898)
                12. Alma Myrtle TRUEMAN [5444] (1899-1977)

Notes
General:
The Corowa Free Press (NSW : 1875 - 1954) Fri 30 Jan 1925 Page 3 MR. ALFRED TRUEMAN.
MR. ALFRED TRUEMAN.
The death occurred at the Wangaratta Public Hospital on Monday of Mr. Alfred Trueman. The deceased, who was 71 years of age had resided at Chiltern Valley for some years. He leaves a family of seven, viz., Henry Percy, Stanley Herbert (Corowa), Austin Edward, Arthur, Olive May, Ruby Florence, Alma Myrtle.

picture Alma Myrtle TRUEMAN [5444]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1899 - Chiltern Valley, Vic, Australia 680,8969
    Christening: 
          Death: 1977 - Fitzroy, Vic, Australia ( at age 78) 8970
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Alfred Frederick Percy TRUEMAN [5432] (1853-1925) 
         Mother: Eleanor Ruby SHUTTLEWORTH [5397] (1862-1915) 

Spouses and Children
1. *James MELVILLE [5445] (1892 - 1955) 680 
       Marriage: 1917 - , Victoria, Australia 680
         Status: 

Marriage Events

1. Alt. Marriage: 31 Oct 1917.
picture

Arthur Selwyn TRUEMAN [5439]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 10 Aug 1891 - Allendale, VIC, Australia 8971
    Christening: 
          Death: 18 May 1954 - Deepdene, Vic, Australia ( at age 62) 680,8972
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Alfred Frederick Percy TRUEMAN [5432] (1853-1925) 
         Mother: Eleanor Ruby SHUTTLEWORTH [5397] (1862-1915) 

Spouses and Children
       Children:
                1. Dorothy May TRUEMAN [14240] (1928-2018)


picture
Austin Edwin TRUEMAN [5437]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1888 - Majorca, Vic, Australia 8973
    Christening: 
          Death: 1952 - Moonee Ponds, Vic, Australia ( at age 64) 680,8974
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Alfred Frederick Percy TRUEMAN [5432] (1853-1925) 
         Mother: Eleanor Ruby SHUTTLEWORTH [5397] (1862-1915) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Tryphena Jane HIGGINS [11876] (1888 - 1975) 5121 
       Marriage: 1908 - , Victoria, Australia 5121
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. E TRUEMAN [14239]

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