PVT Edward Venell "Eddie" Trollinger

Male 1917 - 1995  (77 years)

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  • Name Edward Venell "Eddie" Trollinger 
    Prefix PVT 
    Birth 11 Aug 1917  Haw River, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 24 May 1995 
    • Social Security Death Index
      Name: Edward V. Trollinger
      SSN: 064-14-1579
      Last Residence: 10607 White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States of America
      Born: 11 Aug 1917
      Died: 24 May 1995
      State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
    Person ID I24221  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 5 Aug 2023 

    Father Unknown Unknown 
    Mother Ora Jane Trollinger,   b. 16 Apr 1894, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Mar 1973, White Plains, Westchester, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Family ID F13285  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Rosa Lee Ledwell,   b. Abt 1922, Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 1982, Yonkers, Westchester, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 60 years) 
    Marriage
    • They may not have been officially married. Ref their daughter, Janice's birth documentation.
    Children 
     1. Janice Trollinger Ledwell
    Family ID F11237  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2022 

    Family 2 Anna P Bety 
    Family ID F18550  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Aug 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 Aug 1917 - Haw River, Alamance, NC Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents

    WWII DRC

    WWII DRC
    Death Notice
    Death Notice
    The Herald Statesman
    Yonkers, New York · Monday, May 29, 1995

  • Notes 
    • It does not appear that Ora was ever married and her son, Edward was no doubt born out of wedlock.

      He is listed as single with dependents in his enlistment information.

      According to his mother, Ora's obit, Edward apparently had three children.

      U.S., World War II Draft Card
      Name Edwoerd Verdell Trollinger
      [Edward Vernell Trollinger]
      Race Negro (Black)
      Age 23
      Birth Date 11 Aug 1917
      Birth Place Mifane
      Registration Date 16 Oct 1940
      Registration Place West, New York, USA
      Employer Boctor Sonell
      Height 5-7
      Weight 160
      Complexion Dark Brown
      Hair Color Black
      Eye Color Brown
      Next of Kin Mrs Ora Trollinger
      Household Members (Name) Relationship
      Edwoerd Verdell Trollinger
      Ora Trollinger
      Mother

      U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
      Name: Edward V Trollinger
      Birth Year: 1917
      Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
      Nativity State or Country: North Carolina
      State of Residence: New York
      County or City: Westchester
      Enlistment Date: 17 Jul 1942
      Enlistment State: New York
      Enlistment City: Fort Jay Governors Island
      Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
      Grade: Private
      Grade Code: Private
      Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
      Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
      Source: Civil Life
      Education: Grammar school
      Civil Occupation: Waiters and waitresses, except private family
      Marital Status: Single, with dependents
      Height: 67
      Weight: 162

      1950 United States Federal Census
      Name Edward V Trallinger
      [Edward Venell Trollinger]
      Age 32
      Birth Date abt 1918
      Gender Male
      Race Negro (Black)
      Birth Place Nortth Carolina
      Marital Status Married
      Relation to Head of House Head
      Residence Date 1950
      Home in 1950 North Castle, Westchester, New York, USA
      Street Name La Fayette Avenue
      Apartment Number 93
      Dwelling Number 330
      Farm No
      Occupation Molder
      Industry Wholesale Brage Factory
      Occupation Category Working
      Hours Worked 40
      Worker Class Private
      Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
      Edward V Trallinger 32 Head
      Anna P Trallinger 30 Wife

      U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
      Name Edward V Trollinger
      Gender Male
      Birth Date 11 Aug 1917
      Death Date 24 May 1995
      SSN 064141579
      Enlistment Branch ARMY
      Enlistment Date 31 Jul 1942
      Discharge Date 29 Jan 1946
      Page number 1

      U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index
      Name Edward Venell Trollinger
      Gender Male
      Race Black
      Birth Date 11 Aug 1917
      Birth Place Durham, North Carolina
      [Haw River, North Carolina]
      Death Date 24 May 1995
      Father John H Trollinger
      Mother Ora J Thomas
      SSN 064141579
      Notes Mar 1939: Name listed as EDWARD VENELL TROLLINGER; 09 Dec 1987: Name listed as EDWARD V TROLLINGER