Nathaniel "Nathan" Thompson (Trollinger)

Male 1890 - 1946  (55 years)


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  • Name Nathaniel "Nathan" Thompson (Trollinger) 
    Birth 24 Nov 1890  Haw River, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 14 Nov 1946  White Plains, Westchester, NY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • New York, State Death Index
      Name Nathaniel Trollinger
      Event Type Death
      Event Date 14 Nov 1946
      Event Place White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States
      Entry Number 67544

      Died on the operating table from surgery for a rupture.
    Person ID I25643  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 Mar 2024 

    Father Unknown Unknown 
    Mother Mary E. Thompson,   b. 8 May 1877, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Nov 1963, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Family ID F8982  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Matilda "Tilda" "Tildy" "Mattie" Trollinger,   b. 25 Dec 1900, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 1981, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Children 
     1. Helen Trollinger,   b. 10 Oct 1912, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 May 2004, Graham, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)
     2. Kathleen (Catherine) Trollinger,   b. 20 Sep 1914, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Mar 2002, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
     3. SGT James Curtis "JC" Trollinger, Sr.,   b. 23 Oct 1918, Haw River, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Sep 2009, Winston-Salem, Forsyth, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     4. Cora Juanita Trollinger,   b. 8 May 1923, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Apr 2008, Brooklyn, Kings, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
     5. William NMN Trollinger,   b. 20 Oct 1926, Haw River, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Jan 1985, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)
     6. George Henry Trollinger, Sr.,   b. 9 Jun 1928, Haw River, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Oct 2004, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
    +7. Frances Cornelia Trollinger,   b. 16 Apr 1934, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Nov 2018, Durham, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
    Family ID F8288  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2016 

  • Event Map
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  • Notes 
    • Nathaniel is the son of Mary E. Thompson and Unknown father. After Mary married Cornelius "Neal" Trollinger, it appears Nathaniel adopted the Trollinger surname. He is identified as "Nathan Thompson, step-son" of Cornelius in the 1900 Census.

      1900 United States Federal Census
      Name: Neal Trolinger
      [Cornelison NMN "Cornelius" "Neal" Trollinger]
      [Nealy Trolinger]
      Age: 23
      Birth Date: Jul 1876
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Home in 1900: Graham, Alamance, North Carolina
      [Alamance]
      Race: Black
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Marital Status: Married
      Spouse's Name: Mary Trolinger
      Marriage Year: 1899
      Years Married: 1
      Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Occupation: Farm laborer
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      Household Members: Name Age
      Neal Trolinger 23, Jul 1876 North Carolina
      (Wife) Mary Trolinger 30, May 1870 North Carolina; Both parents born in NC; Mother of 4 children, 3 living
      (Step-son) Nathan Thompson 10, Dec 1889 North Carolina
      (Step-son) Edgar Thompson 9, Jan 1891 North Carolina
      (Step-daughter) Carmelia Thompson 2, Mar 1898 North Carolina

      1910 United States Federal Census
      Name: Neal Zalinger
      [Cornelison NMN "Cornelius" "Neal" Trollinger]
      [Neal Trollinger]
      Age in 1910: 38
      Birth Year: 1872
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Home in 1910: Haw River, Alamance, North Carolina
      Race: Black
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      [Self (Head)]
      Marital Status: Married; first marriage; Number of years married: 24
      Spouse's Name: Mary Zalinger
      Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
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      Occupation: Driver
      Household Members: Name Age
      Neal Zalinger 38 North Carolina
      (Wife) Mary Zalinger 38 North Carolina; Both parents born in NC; Number of years married: 24; Mother of 8 children, 6 living; Occupation: Take in washing at home
      (Son) Nathanel Zalinger 19 North Carolina; Occupation: Brick yard laborer
      (Son) Edgor Zalinger 17 North Carolina; Cotton mill worker
      (Daughter) Cornelia Zalinger 12 North Carolina
      (Son) Enie Zalinger 9 North Carolina
      (Daughter) Lettie Zalinger 7 North Carolina
      (Daughter) Agnes Zalinger 2 North Carolina

      World War I Draft Registration Cards (Card A)
      1) Name in full: Nathan Trolinger
      2) Home address: Haw River, NC
      Age in Years: 26
      3) Date of birth: 24 Nov 1890
      4) Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3)an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (specify which):Natural Born
      5) Where were you born (town,state,nation): Haw River, NC
      6) If not a citizen, of what nation are you a citizen or subject:
      7) What is your present trade, occupation, or office: Laborer
      8) By whom employed: Parks & Jeffrys Brick Yard
      Where employed: Graham, NC
      9) Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support: No
      10) Married or single (which): Single
      Race (specify which): Negro
      11) What military service have you had: None
      12) Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds): ? ?(illegible) in arm
      Signature or mark: 'x' his mark Nathan Trolinger
      Registrar's Report
      1) Tall, medium, or short (specify which): Medium
      Slender, medium, or stout (which): Medium
      2) Color of eyes: Gray
      Color of hair: Black
      Bald: No
      3) Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, eye, or both eyes or is he otherwise disabled (specify): ? (Illegible) arm
      Date of Registration: 1917
      Signature of Registrar: "John A. Trolinger"

      1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: Mary Trollinger
      Gender: Female
      Birth Year: abt 1880
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Race: Negro (Black)
      [Black]
      Home in 1930: Haw River, Alamance, North Carolina
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      Marital Status: Widowed
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
      Occupation:
      Education:
      Military Service:
      Rent/home value:
      Age at first marriage:
      Parents' birthplace:
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      Household Members: Name Age
      Mary Trollinger 50 North Carolina
      (Son) Nathaniel Trollinger 35 North Carolina; Single; Occupation: None listed
      (Son) Alexander Trollinger 12 North Carolina; Single; Occupation: None listed
      (Daughter) Lonna Trollinger 18 North Carolina; Single; Occupation: Private family laundress

      1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Mary Trolinger
      Respondent: Yes
      Age: 66
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
      Gender: Female
      Race: Negro (Black)
      Birthplace: North Carolina
      Marital Status: Widowed
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Haw River, Alamance, North Carolina
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      Street: Rollway-street - Off U S 70
      Farm: No
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Haw River, Alamance, North Carolina
      Residence in 1935: Same Place
      Sheet Number: 18B
      Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 320
      House Owned or Rented: Owned
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 150
      Attended School or College: No
      Highest Grade Completed: None
      Income Other Sources: No
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      Household Members: Name Age
      Mary Trolinger 66 North Carolina
      (Son) Nathaney Trolinger 50 North Carolina; Single
      (Son) Alexander Trolinger 23 North Carolina; Married; Occupation: Silk Mill Laborer
      (Daughter-in-law) Inez L Trolinger 23 North Carolina; Married
      (Granddaughter) Joy A Trolinger 3 North Carolina
      (Grandson) Alexander Trolinger 1 North Carolina