John Mackhattan Trolinger

1891 - 1983  (92 years)

• Name	John Mackhattan Trolinger
  Birth	27 Jan 1891	Leesville, Henry, MO   [1]
  	Birth date from grave stone.
  Gender	Male
  Death	26 Feb 1983	Clinton, Henry, MO   [1]
  	Death date from grave stone Social Security Death Index Name: John Trolinger SSN: 493-12-2364 Last Residence: 65323 Calhoun, Henry, Missouri, United States of America Born: 27 Jan 1891 Died: Feb 1983 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951) Missouri, U.S., Death Records Name: John M Trolinger Death Date: 26 Feb 1983 Death Place: Missouri, USA
  Burial	Roseland, Henry, MO
  	Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery Roseland, Henry County, Missouri, USA Inscription: Trolinger Grace C. Nov. 21, 1895 July 12, 1982 John M. Jan. 27, 1891 Feb. 25, 1983
  Person ID	I1345	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	19 Apr 2023

  
  

  Father	William Henry Trolinger,   b. 24 Feb 1861, St. Clair County, MO d. 7 Jun 1962, Benton county, MO (Age 101 years)
  Mother	Lula Jane Wilmot,   b. 10 Apr 1867, Cass County, MO d. 26 Nov 1909, Henry County, MO (Age 42 years)
  Family ID	F374	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Grace Cordelia Starks,   b. 21 Nov 1895, Creighton, Cass, MO d. 25 Jul 1982, Kansas City, Jackson, MO (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	1 Oct 1913	Harrisonville, Cass, MO
  Children	1. Carl Orman Trolinger,   b. 19 Feb 1916, Creighton, Cass, MO d. 15 Nov 1982, Clinton, Henry, MO (Age 66 years)   2. Gladys Olene Trolinger,   b. 20 Nov 1917, Garden City, Cass, MO d. 28 Dec 2020, Independence, Jackson, MO (Age 103 years)   3. PFC Johnny Major Trolinger,   b. 22 Sep 1919, Garden City, Cass, MO d. 14 Jul 1943, Sicily, Italy (Age 23 years)
  Documents		Marriage License
  Family ID	F458	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Jan 2023

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 27 Jan 1891 - Leesville, Henry, MO Marriage - 1 Oct 1913 - Harrisonville, Cass, MO Death - 26 Feb 1983 - Clinton, Henry, MO Burial - - Roseland, Henry, MO  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos
  		Carl Trolinger, John Trolinger, William H. Trolinger and Bob Trolinger.

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		1900 United States Federal Census
  		1910 United States Federal Census
  		The John Trolingers' 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Trolinger, three miles southwest of Calhoun, celebrated their Golden Wedding Sunday, Oct. 6, with an open house from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. About 150 were in attendance to extend sincere congratulations and good wishes to the honorees. The Trolingers were especially pleased to have their two children, Mrs. Charles (Alene) Croley, Kansas City, and Carl Trolinger, Calhoun, and all their grandchildren present. The reception table, with white cloth and a hand crocheted centerpiece, featured a beautiful three-tier wedding cake iced white, decorated with yellow roses and topped with a gold numeral "50". On each side were two graduated candles in crystal holders. Added sparkle on the table was the crystal crystal punch service. Presiding at the refreshment table were the daughter, Mrs. Croley, and daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, Mrs. Trolinger, assisted by three granddaughters, Mrs. Roy Baskins, Windsor, Mrs. Bob Trolinger, Lee's Summit, and Mrs. Mack Croley. Kansas City. A ten - year - old granddaughter, Miss Barbara Trolinger, was in charge of the guest book and Miss Kathy, eight-year old granddaughter, took care of the gifts. Also among the many present were Mr. Trolinger's sister, Mrs. Edna Newman, Lincoln, and Mrs. Trolinger's sisters. Mrs. Link Evertt, Branson, Mrs. Fred Barr, Mrs. Curtis Earnest, Springfield, Mo., and her brother, Ben Starks, Clinton. John Trolinger and his sweetheart. Grace Starks, both then of Creighton. took the train on Oct. 1, 1913, for Harrisonville where they were married. After a few vears residence at Creighton they lived for several years south of Calhoun then returned to the Creighton community for a number number of years more. However, about 30 years ago they returned to the Calhoun vicinity which since has been their home. The Trolingers were blessed with three children but lost their son, Johnnie, on July 14. 1943 when he was killed in action with the US Army overseas, the first Henry Countian to be recorded thus. The Trolingers were especially proud of their seven grandchildren and their three great-grandchildren. On their wedding day 50 years ago the Trolingers were attended by Mrs. Trolinger's sister, Miss Ruby Starks, and Mr. Trolinger's brother, Will Trolinger. Five days afterward the two became man and wife, consequently Sunday was their Golden Wedding anniversary. The Will Trolingers now live in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. In view of the happy occasion a long distance call was made to California and the entire family group had a joyous visit by phone. Numerous good wishes for many more happy, healthful years to come were extended the John Trolingers who were deeply appreciative of the many visits, cards and lovely gifts on their momentous milestone in life.
  		Mr. and Mrs. John Trolinger 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Trolinger 50th Anniversary
  		WWII DRC
  		WWII DRC
  		WWI DRC

  
  

  Headstones

  Mount Olivet Cemetery Roseland, Henry, MO

  
  

• Notes

  U.S., World War I Draft Registration Card Name: John Mackhotten Trolinger [John Mackhatten Trolinger] Race: Caucasian (White) Marital Status: Married Birth Date: 27 Jan 1891 Birth Place: Missouri, USA Residence Date: 1917-1918 Residence Place: Cass County, Missouri, USA Physical Build: Medium Height: Medium Hair Color: Dark Eye Color: Blue U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Name: John Mack Trollinger Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 27 Jan 1891 Birth Place: Leesville Residence Place: Calhoun, Missouri, USA Military Draft Date: 1942 Occupation: Farmer Height: 5 9 Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Black Weight: 145 Complexion: Ruddy Next of Kin: Mrs J. M. Trollinger

  
  

• Sources

  [S98] Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed.