The Valley of the Shadow

Trotter Family

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.

The following links provide access to
the most likely matches in the Valley of the Shadow databases:

Trotter Household: 1860 Census | 1860 Slaveowner Census | 1870 Census


Part 2: The War Years

Read the Wise Family War Years Personal Papers

Part 3: The Aftermath

Return to the Aftermath Personal Papers



Franklin County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath
Augusta County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath



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