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Nathan Trogdon

Birth	:	31 Jul 1814 Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	20 Feb 1898 Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6763992, -93.1207962
Description	:	Nathan Trogdon, who is numbered among the pioneers of Wayne County, Iowa, is a native of North Carolina, where he was born in 1814. In 1829, when he was fifteen years of age, he went with his parents, Samuel and Elander Trogdon, to Edgar County, Illinois, they being among the early settlers of that county. There the father died many years ago, the mother and one of her sons still residing in that county, the former aged nearly ninety years. Nathan Trogdon was reared to manhood in Edgar County, and was there married in 1833 to Elizabeth... Read More	Nathan Trogdon, who is numbered among the pioneers of Wayne County, Iowa, is a native of North Carolina, where he was born in 1814. In 1829, when he was fifteen years of age, he went with his parents, Samuel and Elander Trogdon, to Edgar County, Illinois, they being among the early settlers of that county. There the father died many years ago, the mother and one of her sons still residing in that county, the former aged nearly ninety years. Nathan Trogdon was reared to manhood in Edgar County, and was there married in 1833 to Elizabeth Hodgin, who was born in North Carolina in 1818, a daughter of William and Mary Hodgin, with whom she removed to Illinois, her parents living in that State till their death. Mr. and Mrs. Trogdon have had fifteen children born to them of whom eight still survive -- Samuel A., Malinda J., Solomon C., Matilda M., James A., Viola D., Millard F. and Lincoln L. Those deceased are -- William J., Cynthia M., married T. C. York and died aged thirty-two years, the remainder died in childhood. William J. served as a soldier in the late war, enlisting in the hundred days' service. He died at Keokuk on the last day of his term of service. Solomon and Samuel also served in the late war. Mr. Trogdon removed with his family to Buchanan County, Iowa, in 1846, Iowa being then a Territory, Mr. Trogdon helping to organize Buchanan County. Five years later they returned to Illinois, remaining there until coming to Wayne County in 1855. The family remained in Monroe Township till the following spring, since which they resided on section 36, Walnut Township, till March, 1882, when Mr. Trogdon sold his farm and came with his family to Seymour. Mr. and Mrs. Trogdon are members of the Christian church. Although born in a slave State, Mr. Trogdon is much opposed to the institution of slavery. In politics he has always affiliated with the Republican party.

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Where is Nathan Trogdon's memorial?
Nathan Trogdon's memorial is located at: Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA.
When did Nathan Trogdon death?
Nathan Trogdon death on 20 Feb 1898 in Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Nathan Trogdon's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6763992
Longitude: -93.1207962

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elizabeth M Hodgen Trogdon

(1818 - 1895)

Siblings

Children

Samuel Austin Trogdon

(1838 - 1930)

Pvt Solomon Clinton Trogdon

(1843 - 1937)

Martha Matilda Trogdon Hadly Bumgarner Cain

(1844 - 1933)

PVT William J. Trogden

(1846 - 1864)

Demrus Viola Trogdon Darrah

(1855 - 1926)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Southlawn Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6763992, -93.1207962

2. Shoultz Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6481018, -93.0914001

3. Tharp Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6474991, -93.1572037

4. Hickerson-Stacker Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6597000, -93.1874000

5. Amish Hidden Acres Rest Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6312450, -93.1734310

6. Sharp Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

7. Genoa Cemetery
Genoa, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6044006, -93.1260986

8. Harris Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6225014, -93.1877975

9. Crossroads Cemetery
Plano, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444000, -93.0753021

10. Jerome Cemetery
Jerome, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7168999, -93.0353012

11. Bollman Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7152600, -93.2088800

12. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

13. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

14. Pleasant View Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6072006, -93.1828003

15. Ripper Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

16. Livingston Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

17. Farmer Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

18. Hibbsville Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

19. Shriver Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

20. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

21. Lyon Family Cemetery
Johns Township, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7793999, -93.0591965

22. Dodrill Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7897320, -93.1566080

23. Adamson Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

24. Jones Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8008000, -93.1100000