| The Trotter family lived in Staunton in Augusta County, Virginia. Archibald D. Trotter served as the Augusta County surveyor before the war. After the war, he worked as a mail contractor. Two members of his household, James H. and James I. Trotter found employment in the stage office. |
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the most likely matches in the Valley of the Shadow databases: |
Trotter Household: 1860 Census | 1860 Slaveowner Census | 1870 Census
John Wise writes to his uncle in Staunton, Virginia, to inform him that his company has moved to Charlottesville, where he was glad to find good water. He also sends his best wishes to his family.
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In these two letters to their uncle, James H. and Kate Trotter discuss family matters, including the funeral of an uncle and an illness in the family.
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