Trullinger, Eli

TRULLINGER, VANKIRK

Posted By: Daniel K. Higginbottom (email)
Date: 11/14/2014 at 10:04:43

Trullinger, Eli -- Farmer, section 34 (Franklin Twp), P.O. Mitchellville. Was born in Chillcothe, Ohio, August 31, 1816, and resided there until 1826, when he moved to Fountain county, Indiana. In 1843, he came to Iowa and settled in Jefferson county, and three years later came to his present location. Owns a farm of 400 acres. September 10, 1838, he was married to Sara A. Vankirk, daughter of Ira and Mary Vankirk of Hamilton county, Ohio. She died August 23, 1876, leaving six children living: Dennis, Sarah J., Emma A., Levissa S., Marinda and William J. five are deceased. He was one of the first settlers of the county, as well as of the township, and has been identified with its best interests. Has held the office of township clerk, trustee and justice of the peace, and also been identified with school organization.

Source: "The History of Polk County, Iowa", p.1010. Des Moines, Union Historical Company, 1880.