County Records of Rowan County, NC
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County Records of Rowan County, North Carolina
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Estate Records
Lorentz Lingle - 1804
31 Mar 1804 - Lorentz Lingle, who left a will written in German in 1775 in Rowan Co, and died in
1775. His survivining children brought suit against the executors of his estate in 1804. The
suit was heard on 31 Mar 1804 in the Salisbury District Court of Law and Equity in Rowan County.
Among the children of Lorentz Lingle listed in the suit were Catherine, wife of Peter Droutman,
farmer of Cabarrus County; and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Droudman, farmer of Rowan County.
[This information was orinally found by Dr. John L. Schlenker in his book, The Schlenker Family
in Lothringen, in Prussia, and in America, Volume II, p.131. This author verified the
information against the estate records at the Salisbury library.]
Adam & Margaret Troutman - 1831.
Andrew Troutman - 1845. 16 May 1845. John Ritchey, administrator of Andrew Troutman, deceased.
Andrew Troutman - 1857. Nov 1857. Inventory by Samuel Rothrock, administrator, 3 Aug 1857.
Charlotte C. Troutman - 1862.
David Troutman - 1853.
Orphans Joseph, Mary Ann, Catherine, Sally, Esther, Nelly, Thomas J. Signed by
David Troutman.
Elizabeth Troutman - 1857.
Elizabeth Troutman - 1861.
Green Troutman - 1901. Julia Troutman administrator.
Henry Troutman - 1853. George Troutman appointed administrator on 25 Aug 1853. In 1855,
Elizabeth, Solomon, James, Andrew, & Samuel Troutman, as next of kin
of Henry Troutman, petitioned the court to sell a slave of Henry
Troutman and partition the money. Final settlement May 1858.
J.R. Troutman - estate sale 13 Aug 1887. Heir Luther Troutman.
Jacob Troutman - 1861.
Heirs in final settlement [note that these are, per Jacob's will, the children of his brother's
David and John Troutman, and the children of his sister, Sarah Earnhart. They are listed
with the surviving children of David Troutman (1808) in birth order listed first, then the
surviving children of John Troutman (1801) in birth order, then the surviving children of
Sarah (Troutman) Earnhart (c1810). I forgot to get the date of the settlement, but it was
after 1875]:
Caroline Cruse
Mary Ritchey
Catherine Eudy wife of Alex Eudy
Ellen Hartman wife of J.A. Hartman
Solomon Ritchey administator of Joseph Troutman
D.M. Ritchey administrator of Thomas J. Troutman
Rachel Troutman
Milly Troutman
John Troutman
Elizabeth Howell wife of Julius Howell
Amy Carter
Maria Troutman
Louisa Earnhart
Rebecca Brady wife of David Brady
Alex Earnhart
Dilly M. Earnhart
each $83.07 & 3/4
total $1329.25
Polly wife of Jacob died 1875
Lucy, child of Ann Almond, predeceased testator, dying in early infancy
James Troutman - mentioned as dead 12 Oct 1867.
Jane E. Troutman - 1862. Travis Troutman, administrator.
John Troutman - 1849. Jacob Troutman, administrator.
Margaret D. Troutman - died in 1864, under 21. Heirs: Elizabeth, Luther, Rufus, &
Monroe Troutman, Margaret L.E. Ritchey.
Rufus Troutman - 1891. Heir Luther Troutman.
Sally Troutman - mentioned as dead 6 Feb 1864.
Samuel Troutman - 1866. Wife Catherine L. Troutman.
Samuel Troutman - 1877. Wife C.L. Troutman. Children: Adolphus & Margaret Troutman.
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Rowan P&Qs.
6 Nov 1778. Letters ofadministration on the Estate of Melcher Troutman dec'd issued to
Anna Troutman & Adam Troutman who qulified and gave L500 bond, Peter Faust
and Frederick Moura securities.
4 Feb 1779. Melcher Troutman estate balance: L374.10.7.
1781. The following persons being scited to appear at Novemr Term last to shew
cause under the Act of Assembly why theur Estates should not be confiscated,
were at this Court called and made default, viz [among many others] Adam
Troutman, Peter Troutman [twice].
7 Nov 1797. Melcher Troutman's Administrator's vs. Peter Faust, L14.10.5.
Aug 1798. Administration of the estate of Melcher Troutman granted to Eve Troutman &
Michael Troutman who qualified and gave bond with Michael Hartman.
6 Nov 1798. Inventory of Melcher Troutman L52.16.
May 1799. LW&T of Peter Troutman proved by Peter Lentz and letters testamentary sent
to Peter Correll, Adam Troutman, & Peter Troutman who qualified.
Nov 1799. Wednesday. Adam Troutman vs. Peter Troutman, slander, nonsuit. Catherine
Troutman, Frederick Beck, Phillip Brown, & Susannah Troutman called out on
their supoenas and failed to appear.
17 Feb 1815. State vs. Martin Hoffner, bastardy. Motalina Troutman.
Nov 1831. settlement of estate of Adam & Margaret Troutman, deceased.
May 1837. LW&T of Adam Troutman proven.
Jul 1853. Bastardy bond. Sarah Troutman. Bondsmen S.G. Boyden & L. Hemphill.
May 1855. Bastardy bond. Ann Allman. Bondsman Jacob Troutman.
Feb 1857. David Earnhart guardian of Nelly Troutman and others.
May 1857. p.240 Administation on the estate of Elizabeth Troutman granted to Jacob Probst,
he gave bond with E.A. Probst and Moses Trexler. p.241. Account of sales of
estate of Eliz. Troutman.
Aug 1857. p.276. Elizabeth Troutman relinquishes administration of estate of her
deceased husband Andrew. p.287. Samuel Rothrock administrator of Andrew
Troutman deceased, years's provisions to widow Elizabeth.
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Wills
E:36. Peter Troutman. 4 May 1792. Probated 1799. Wife Ann Elizabeth. Sons: Jacob, Adam,
Melchoir, and Peter. Daughters: Eve, wife of Peter Corl; Mary, wife of Jacob Yost; Margaret,
wife of Philip Ernhart; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Garber. Paul Barringer. Executors: Peter
Corl, sons Adam and Peter. Witness: Peter Lentz, Jr., Christopher Beiber, Jacob Dries.
H:66. Adam Troutman. 11 Nov 1816. Probated Nov 1820. Wife Margaret. Sons: mentioned
but not named. Daughters: Betsy, Magdalena, and Mary. Executors: Henry Dawland and
George Eikel. Witness: Paul Nussman. Codocil 2 May 1819. Daughters Betsy and Magdalene.
Witnesses: Pual Nussman, George Eikel.
H:597. Michael Stirewalt Sr. 8 Mar 1833. Probated May 1833. Wife Anna Maria. Sons: Michael,
Thomas (land bought of Daniel Furr in Iredell County), Adam, Henry (note on William Troutman).
Daughters: Sophia Stirewalt, Caroline Stirewalt, Rosena Stirewalt, Anna Holtamen (grinstone
quarry in Montgomery County), Sally Troutman. Executors: Anna Maria Stirewalt, son Micheal.
Witness: John F. Stirewalt, Caleb Stirewalt.
I:126. Phillip Yoast, Sr. 20 Aug 1834, Probated February 1842. Sons: Philip, Nicholas,
George, Paul, Jacob. Daughters: Christina, Doratha, Margaret, Elizabeth Cook (wife of
Mathias Cook), Mary Jordan (wife of John Jordan). Grandson: Philip Yoast, son of Jacob
Yoast. Executors: son Jacob, Adam Roseman. Witness: George Troutman, Jacob Propts.
I:18. Adam Troutman. 12 Apr 1837. Probated May 1837. Wife: Mary. Sons: David (to maintain
wife Mary), John. Daughters: Sophia, Sarah. Executor: son John. Witness: Samuel Ribelin,
Phillip Earnhart.
K:97. John Troutman. 29 Nov 1848. Probated Aug 1849. Wife: Elizabeth. Sons: David
(under 21, land in Cabarrus County), John (under 21). Daughter: Rachel. Exacutor: Hugh
Kelly. Witness: James Eudie, Peter Troutman.
K:274. Elizabeth Troutman. 2 Apr 1859. Son Solomon (1/8), children of Solomon (1/8), son
James (1/8), children of James (1/8), son Andrew (1/8), children of Andrew (1/8), son Samuel
(1/4). Charlotte, dau of Solomon; Emaline, dau of James; Adelia T., dau of Andrew.
Executors: James & Samuel Troutman. Witness: Jos. T. Cunningham, M.L. Holmes.
K:294. Jacob Troutman. 27 Nov 1855. Probated 1861. Wife: Polly. Left some money to Ann Almond
and the bulk of his estate to Ann Almond's child, Lucy Almond, on the condition that Ann Almond
care for his wife, Polly. If Lucy Almond died, estate to fall to children of brothers,
John Troutman and David Troutman, and children of sister Sarah Earnhart. Witness: L.M. Long,
John Powlus[?], James Montgomery.
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Marriages:
Troutman, David & Caty Earnheart. 14 Mar 1831; John Troutman bondsman; John H. Hardie, wit.
Marriage Records
Groom Bride Date Notes
Stirewalt, Frederick Yost, Sena 17 Dec 1855 1
Marriage Notes
1 This was not a Troutman marriage, but Edmund Troutman (1829) was the bondsman, the last
known record of Edmund.
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Tax Lists
1778 - Capt. Berger's District
Landowners
Peter Troutman L102.0.0
Adam Troutman L113.5.0
Polls
Melcher Troutman
Andrew Troutman
Melcher Troutman
1778 - Prison guards at the Salisbury gaol [jail]
13 Aug 1778 - from Capt. Henry Berger's Company
Melcher Troutman, Sr.
Melcher Troutman, Jr.
21 Aug 1778 - from Capt. Henry Berger's Company
Andrew Troutman
Adam Troutman
Caspar Troutman
8 Jul 1779
Peter Troutman
9 Jul 1799
Andrew Troutman
1781 - Capt. Griminer's Company (fragmentary)
Peter Troutman - 100 pounds
1782-1783 - Capt. Grimagar's Company
Melcher Troutman: land worth L20, horses & mules, cattle
------- Troutman: land worth L25, horses & mules, cattle [first name illegible]
Peter Troutman: land worth L20, horses & mules, cattle
1784 - Capt. Grimmenger's Tax List taken by George Henry Berger [suspect list]
Peter Trouttman: 1 WP, 100 A
Adam Trouttman: 1 WP, 100 A
1784 - Capt. Nathaniel Johnston [suspect list]
Melchar Troutman: 400 A
1788 - Capt. Robert Linn's Company
adam Troutman: 200 A, 1 WP
patar Troutman: 200 A, no polls
peter Troutman: 1 WP
1788 Rowan County Insolvents - Capt. Lippard's Company
Peter Troutman overcharged 1 poll
1796 - Capt. John Rentelmon
Troutman, Jacob: 223 A, 1 WP
Troutman, Adam: 280 A, 3 WP
1796 - Capt. Richard Locke
Melchior Troutman - not returned
1798 - Capt. John Rendleman
Adam Troutman: 125 A, 1 WP
Adam Troutman: 140 A, 1 WP
Jacob Troutman: 224 A, 1 WP
1798 - Capt. Richard Locke
Malachia Troutman - not returned
1800 List - county-wide
Adam Troutman: L2..11
Ad. Troutman Jr.: L2..11
Widow Troutman: L0.8
Michael Troutman: L2
1807 - Capt. Riblin's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, Adam Sr. 140 1
Troutman, Adam, Jr. 125 1
Troutman, Milker 100 1
Troutman, Jacob 223 -
1807 - Capt. Morgan's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, Michael 200 1
1809 - Capt. Riblin's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, widow 100 -
Troutman, Adam Jr. 265 1
1810 - Capt. Morgan's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, Michael 100 1
Troutman, Melkiah - 1
1810 - Capt. Ribelin's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, widow 100 -
Troutman, Adam 265 1
1814 - Capt. Rendleman's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, widow 100 -
Troutman, Adam 195 -
Troutman, Andrew 70 1
1814 - Capt. Stirewalt's District
Name Acres white polls
Troutman, George - -
1815 - Capt. Martin Rendleman's District
Name Acres white polls black polls
Troutman, Michael 100 1 0
Do for Melkiah Troutman 1 0
1815 - Capt. J. Rendleman's District
Name Acres white polls black polls
Troutman, Jacob 100 0 0
Troutman, Adam 165 1 0
Troutman, Andrew 70 1 0
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The Rowan Story 1753-1953 by James S. Brawley. p.160. "The first veins [of gold]
were discovered in Rowan County in 1842 on the land of Andrew Troutman."
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Vacant Land Entries
#352. 10 Feb 1778. John Bellah 300 A on head waters of Crane Creek adj and between
Melchor Troutman, including his improvement.
#1215. 3 Aug 1778. Malcher Troutman 400 A on head of John Nicholas Shuping's Branch
and beginning at Bellah's line, then running E and making a corner, and then
running N for compliment.
#1244. 4 Aug 1778. Michael Overcersh 400 A adj John Josey's entry on waters of Second
Creek, including the improvement he baought of Melchor Troutman.
#1245. 4 Aug 1778. Fredrick Mourer 250 A on waters of second creek adj Michael
Overkersh's entry and Rudolph Mourer's entry, including his own improvement.
[Deed Book 10, page 139].
Deeds
10:437. 3 May 1786. John Lewis Beard of Rowan to Adam Troutman of Rowan for L55. 220 A
on Dutch Buffalo Creek adj. Peter Troutman. Part of a state grant to John Lewis Beard.
Begin at a pine Peter Troutman's corner
40 C [South] to a pine on the county line
W 55 C along county line to a post oak
N 40 C to a hickory Peter Troutman's corner
E to the beginning along Peter Troutman's line
Wit: William Smithers [signs in German], Adam Cobbul.
Ackowledged in open court May Court 1786.
10:437. 3 May 1786. John Lewis Beard to Peter Troutman for L55. 220 A on Dutch Buffalo
Creek adj. Mathew Garner, part of a State Grant.
beginning at a pine Mathew Garner's corner
S 5 C Adam Troutman's corner
W 55 C a hickory in Criminger's line
N 2? C 75 L to a post oak
W 18 C to a heap of stones
N 43 C to a black jack on Peter Beaver's [?] line
E 46 C to a post oak Mathew Garners's corner on Hofner's line
[S] 40 C along Garner's line to a stone
E 28 C along Garner's line, crossing the creek, to the beginning
William Smithers [signs in German],
Adam ... [signs in German]. Proved May Court 1786.
13:439. 27 Nov 1794[?]. State Grant #2230 @ L10 per 100 A to Peter Troutman, 11 A adj Jacob
Trease, his own land, and Peter Brown.
beginning at a large black oak on corner of Jacob Trease, Peter Brown, and another tract of
Peter Troutman.
S 57 W 15 C small black jack Jacob Trease's corner
then with Trease's line to the beginning.
[Note that this deed records has been typed out with several errors. An entire side (or two)
is missing. Peter Brown was Peter Beaver. The year was 1793, not 1794, because the deed says
"in the 18th year of our Independence." 4 July 1793 was the 17th anniversary of American
Independence and thus the beginning of the 18th year of Independence, just as 1 Jan 1900 was the
first day of the 20th Century.]
13:441. 27 Nov 1793. State Grant #2249 @ L10 per 100 A, 57 A adj the county [Cabarrus]
line, Jacob Trease, his own land, and Peter Troutman.
begin at a black oak on the county line
E 14 C to a post oak, corner of another tract of Adam Troutman
N 40 C hickory Peter Troutman's corner, total 44 C 50 L
W 12 C 50 L small persimmon Jacob Trease's corner
S 7 W 13 C to the beginning
[this deed also typed out, also seems to have typos]
14:22. 18 Aug 1794. Peter Troutman to his son Jacob Troutman for L150, two tracts on Little
Buffalo Creek in the Dutch Settlement: (1) 220 A adj Mathias Gardner, Adam Troutman,
Griminger, Peter Beaver, and Hofner. Being part of a state grant to Lewis Beard, now dec'd,
and conveyed to him by this Grantor; and (2) 11 A adj (1) above, Jacob Trees, and Peter Beaver,
which was a State grant to this Grantor on 27 Nov 1793 [13:439]. Wit: Anthony Lingle, [another
witness who signed in German]. proved by Lingle at May Court 1795.
14:39. 20 Dec 1791. State Grant #2017 @ L10 per 100 A to Peter Troutman, 106 [160?] A on
Royals Creek adj James Daniels, John Redwine, James Meadkin, and Francis Yount.
14:484. 8 Feb 1796. Peter Troutman of Cabarrus Co, NC to Darby Henley of Rowan for L100,
106 A on both sides of Royals Creek adj, James Daniel, John Redwine, James Meadkin [?],
and Francis Youst. Wit: George Fisher, Samuel Garver. Proved by Fisher [probate date not
given].
16:137. 8 Apr 1797. Adam (X) Troutman Sr. to his son Adam Troutman Jr. for L100, two tracts
on Little Buffalo Creek: (1) 102 A on both sides of said creek adj Jacob Troutman and this
Grantor, which John Lewis Beard conveyed to this Grantor; and (2) 23 A adj (1) and Jacob Freeze,
Jacob Troutman, being a grant to this Grantor. Wit: Joseph Wooleman[?]. Acknowledged at
May Court 1798.
13:455. 27 Nov 1793. State Grant #2229 @ L10 per 100 A to Jacob Troutman, 400 A adj Hance
Justice, David Black, George McCoy, Henry Hustle, and James Kerr.
21:159. 29 Sep 1805. Gasper [Casper], Frances [Francis], Anthony and Jacob
Lingle, Peter Droudman [Troutman], Jacob Droudman [Troutman], Peter Limbo
[Limbaugh], Conrad and George Lingle by their guardian Peter Droudman [Troutman]
of the County of Rowan to John Miller of Rowan, $777, 291 acres near the Dutch
Presbyterian Meeting House [Grace Lowerstone Reformed Church]. Signed by Gasper
Lingle, Frances Lingle, A. Lingle, Jacob Lingle, Peter Troutman, Jacob Troutman,
Peter Limbaugh, Conrad Lingle & George Lingle by their guardian Peter Troutman.
Witnesses: P. Limbach, Peter Lentz, Phillip Miller. Feb Court 1808.
21:794. 8 May 1810. Melcher Troutman to Peter Mawra, Jr. (both of Rowan Co, NC) 100 A in
the low grounds adj. Robert Linn and Michael Troutman, for 11 pounds, witnessed by Obed
Hampton & Robert Morgan & proved by Morgan in May 1810.
22:354. 5 Jan 1807. Peter Troutman of Cabarrus Co, NC to John Phillips of Rowan Co, NC
92 A adj William Josey, John Phillips, Michael Troutman, and Robert Linn for $50.00,
two German signatures, proved by Michael Troutman in Nov 1811.
20:259. 25 Mar 1807. James Anderson of Rowan to George Troutman of Rowan.
125 pounds.
Dutch Buffalo Creek.
begin a balck oak, corner of John Campbell on Joseph Hays's line.
S 10 C along Joseph Hays's line then along same course 41 C in all to a
pine on line of William Miller.
W 24 C 50 L along William Miller's line to a red oak.
N 41 C to a post oak on John Campbell's line
E to the beginning along Campbell's line.
100 A MOL, it being tract of land granted to Andrew Hays 20 Dec 1791 and conveyed by
Andrew Hays to James Anderson.
Wit: Moses Bellah, David Hays. Signed: James Anderson.
Proved Aug session 1811, acknowledged in open court by James Anderson.
23:123. 8 Mar 1814. George Troutman of Rowan to Jacob Bostian of Rowan.
$285
Dutch Buffalo Creek.
begin a balck oak, corner of John Campbell on Joseph Hays's line.
S 10 C along Joseph Hays's line then along same course 41 C in all to a
pine on line of William Miller.
W 24 C 50 L along William Miller's line to a red oak.
N 41 C to a post oak on John Campbell's line
E to the beginning along Campbell's line.
100 A MOL, it being tract of land granted to Andrew Hays 20 Dec 1791 and conveyed by
Andrew Hays to James Anderson.
Wit: James Miller, Nathaniel J. Miller. Signed: George Troutman (German handwriting).
Proved May term 1814 by James Miller.