We would like to thank Florence Kelso, Malinda's granddaughter for this information.


Malinda Jane Trotter she was born Oct. 8,1876 in Essex, Missouri she died Feb. 19,1940 in Bessville, Missouri.

Her father was Ebenezer Trotter born 11 Feb 1850 in Ill. he died May 16, 1895 in Missouri.

Her mother was Ellen H. Hall born May 12, 1850 in Ill.