Barton County KS Archives Biographies.....Troillet, Joseph H. 1843 - 1911
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Author: Great Bend Tribune

JOSEPH H. TROILLET

JOSEPH H. TROILLET was born December 21, 1843, at Bagnes Valais, Switzerland, of
French parents. He was married in March, 1881, to Miss Anna Bobeck and they were
the parents of three girls: Lillian Elsa and Alma. Mr. Troillet arrived in
Barton County in 1873 and was, therefore, among the pioneers of this section of
Kansas. His first business venture was a tailor shop which he and his brother,
Francis Troillet, opened. This partnership continued for some time after which
Mr. Troillet opened a French restaurant which he conducted until 1887, when he
established a cigar factory and confectionary story on Forest avenue, opposite
the post-office, in a building which he erected in 1876. Mr. Troillet was always
known as an enterprising, progressive citizen and always took a part in any
movement that had for its purpose the betterment of the community in •which he
lived. The confectionery store is now being run by his daughters and there are
few if any of the old timers who will not remember Mr. Troillet and the part he
took in the upbuilding of Great Bend and Barton County. Mr. Troillet was one of
the original organizers and directors of the Citizens National bank and was also
one of the largest stockholders. Mr. Troillet's death, which occurred on
February 24, 1911, was a great shock to the community and he was sincerely
mourned, not only by his relatives, but by scores of friends in all parts of the
state of Kansas. Mr. Troillet survived his wife who died August 10, 1908. The
Troillet girls, Lillian, Alma and Elsa are well fitted to look after the
different business interests left by their parents. Lillian was married in July,
1912, to Ernest Frey. The girls are among the best known in the younger society
set of the county, all of them being accomplished musicians, Lillian being a
singer of exceptional ability. Mr. Troillet was one of the best known pioneer
business men of Great Bend and before his death had the satisfaction of seeing
the town and county reach a place of importance which was made possible by the
early struggles of the pioneers of whom he was one.


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From "Biographical History Of Barton County" (1912)

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