Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Trotter, John 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Trotter, John – There are many examples of the self-made man to be found in 
Grundy County; men who, starting out entirely on their own resources, have 
worked their way steadily to the front in some chosen line and achieved 
success in spite of all obstacles. Few, however, have given their attention to 
many and varied occupations and proved successful in whatever they have 
undertaken, and it is in this way that John Trotter, vice president of the 
First National Bank of Coal City, is an unusual example. He was born in 
Braceville Township in 1858, son of Alexander and Jane (Bogue) Trotter, 
natives of Scotland.  In 1851 they embarked for America, settling in Will 
County, Ill., where Alexander Trotter engaged in farming. Here he remained 
until 1856, when he removed to Felix Township, and carried on farming until 
ten years prior to his death, which occurred in 1904, his wife having passed 
away in 1893. They were the parents of seven children: Robert, deceased; 
Thomas; George, of Morris, Ill.; John; Mrs. Jennie Miller; Mrs. Catherine 
Penn; and Mrs. Elizabeth Rothlisberger.

John Trotter attended the district schools in his neighborhood and remained 
with his parents until he was twenty-four years of age. In 1882 he embarked in 
the meat business in Coal City, and now owns two markets. In addition, he has 
been engaged in the farming, timber and stock-raising industries, and in 1886 
became a dealer in ponies, having shipped same all over the United States. In 
1885 he married Mary Suffern, and they are the parents of six children: Samuel 
A., William J., George E., Ellen, deceased, Robert and May Bell. He was first 
wedded to Mattie Suffern, sister of his present wife, who died shortly after 
their marriage. Mr. Trotter is an influential member of the Presbyterian 
Church, of which he has been a trustee since its organization. He is 
affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. Politically he is a Republican. 
He was school treasurer of Felix Township for sixteen years, and also road 
commissioner. He is a prominent member of Grundy County Farmers' Association, 
and is the director of the First National Bank of Coal City and vice 
president. He owns 900 acres of land in Felix Township, 145 in Goose Lake 
Township and 80 acres in Braceville Township. He has the nicest residence in 
Felix Township and the finest barn in Grundy County. Mr. Trotter has always 
been identified with the best interests of the community, and has won the 
respect and esteem of all with whom he is associated.

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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