George Edward Trullinger

Male 1902 - 1951  (48 years)


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  • Name George Edward Trullinger 
    Birth 29 Jun 1902  Altamont, Effingham, IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 29 Jun 1902 per his WWII DRC and headstone
      29 Jun 1900 per his marriage record
    Gender Male 
    Death 1 Feb 1951  Fayette County, IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • George committed suicide by hanging while being held in the Fayette County, Illinois jail according to the Herald Review of Decatur, Illinois, newspaper published 2 Feb 1951.

      It is possible his death date may have been 31 Jan 1951. Further evidence is needed.
    Burial Altamont, Effingham, IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • George E Trullinger
      Burial: Union Cemetery Plot: Sec 7a
      Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA

      Inscription: "George E. Trullinger 1902-1951"
    Person ID I37419  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 18 Nov 2021 

    Father George Francis Trullinger,   b. 14 Feb 1859, Knox County, OH Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Apr 1942, Altamont, Effingham, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Mary Ann Snyder,   b. 18 Jan 1872, Vandalia, Fayette, IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6686  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Alma Ragle,   b. 21 Nov 1894, IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1982 (Age 87 years) 
    Marriage 27 Nov 1929  IN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • George E Trullinger in the Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
      Name: George E Trullinger
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 29
      Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
      Birth Date: 29 Jun 1900
      Birth Place: Altamont, Illinois
      Marriage Licence Date: 27 Nov 1929
      Marriage Licence Place: Indiana, United States
      Residence Place: Terre Haute, Indiana
      Father: G F Trullinger
      Mother: Mary A Snider
      Spouse: Alma Matlock
      Page: 6
      FHL Film Number: 002414587

      Alma Matlock in the Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
      Name: Alma Matlock
      [Alma Ragel]
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Age: 30
      Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
      Birth Date: 21 Nov 1899
      Birth Place: Edgewood, Illinois
      Marriage Licence Date: 27 Nov 1929
      Marriage Licence Place: Indiana, United States
      Residence Place: Terre Haute, Indiana
      Father: James Ragel
      Mother: Grace Hook
      Spouse: George E Trullinger
      Page: 6
      FHL Film Number: 002414587
    Children 
     1. Kenneth Matlock
     2. Harold Matlock
    Family ID F13970  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 5 Oct 2017 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Jun 1902 - Altamont, Effingham, IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 27 Nov 1929 - IN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Feb 1951 - Fayette County, IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Altamont, Effingham, IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents

    Herald and Review (Decatur, Illinois) 02 Feb 1951, Fri Page 29

    Headstones

    Union Cemetery
    Altamont, Effingham, IL

  • Notes 
    • (Note: George was living next door to his father, George in the 1930 Census)
      George Trullinger in the 1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: George Trullinger
      Birth Year: abt 1901
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Illinois
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1930: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois
      Map of Home: View Map
      House Number in Cities or Towns: 31
      Dwelling Number: 256
      Family Number: 256
      Home Owned or Rented: Rented
      Home Value: 20
      Radio Set: Yes
      Lives on Farm: No
      Age at First Marriage: 19
      Attended School: No
      Able to Read and Write: Yes
      Father's Birthplace: Ohio
      Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Occupation: Restuarant Cook
      Industry: Restaurant
      Class of Worker: Working on own account
      Employment: Yes
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      George Trullinger 29
      (Wife) Alma Trullinger 34 Illinois
      (Son) Kenneth Trullinger 15 Illinois
      (Son) Harold Trullinger 13 Illinois
      (Sister) Doris Trullinger 19 Illinois; Single
      (Sister) Catherine Trullinger 14 Illinois

      Edward G Trullinger in the 1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Edward G Trullinger
      Respondent: Yes
      Age: 38
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Illinois
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois
      Map of Home in 1940: View Map
      Street: So Main
      House Number: 101
      Farm: No
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois
      Residence in 1935: Same Place
      Sheet Number: 21B
      Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 457
      Occupation: Railroad Cook
      House Owned or Rented: Rented
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 20
      Attended School or College: No
      Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
      Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 20
      Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
      Income: 1300
      Income Other Sources: No
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Edward G Trullinger 38
      (Wife) Alma Trullinger 34 Illinois; Occupation: Pants Factory Machine Operator
      (Step-son) Harold Matlock 23 Illinois; Occupation: Pants Factory Cutter

      U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
      Name: George Edward Trullinger
      Race: White
      Age: 39
      Birth Date: 29 Jun 1902
      Birth Place: Altamont, Illinois
      Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
      Registration Place: Altamont, Effingham, Illinois, USA
      Employer: C and E I Railroad
      Height: 5 7
      Weight: 136
      Complexion: Light
      Hair Color: Black
      Eye Color: Gray
      Next of Kin: Alma Trullinger
      Household Members
      George Edward Trullinger