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Below is a family biography from the book, History of Kentucky, Edition 8a by J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Company in 1888.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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JOSEPH L. TROUTMAN, a native of Bullitt County, Ky., was born July 1, 1848, and is the son born to Levi J. and Mary Ann Troutman, also natives of Bullitt County. Jacob Troutman, grandfather of Joseph L., was a native of Pennsylvania, and was prominent among the first pioneers of Bullitt County. Joseph L. Troutman was reared on the farm, but learned the trade of blacksmithing, through which, in connection with his farming interests, he has accumulated considerable property. He married Miss Ann Alsop. His farm is near Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Ky.

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This family biography is one of 27 biographies included in the Bullitt County, Kentucky section of the book, The History of Kentucky, Edition 8a published in 1888 by F. A. Battey Publishing Company.  For the complete description, click here: History of Kentucky, Edition 8a

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