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The Trotter-Byrd House, built around 1852 in Quitman, Mississippi
The historic Trotter-Byrd House is at 419 E. Franklin Street in Quitman, Mississippi (Clarke County). The original two-tier portico was altered between 1928 and 1931. This two-story Greek Revival-style home was not a plantation house. It was constructed around 1852.
According to Realtor.com, this house was listed for sale in 2017 and removed from the listing in 2018. Visit here to see images of the interior, which displays the woodwork. On May 22, 1980, the Trotter-Byrd House was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
This house was associated with Brigadier General William Broadus Trotter (1809-1862), who was an important resident at the time. Originally from Tennessee, he built this house and practiced law in Quitman.
In 1845, Trotter was a colonel of the Mississippi Militia's 31st regiment. In 1847, he was elected Brigadier General.
Interestingly, Trotter's wife, Elizabeth Lee Terrell, was a descendant of President George Washington. They married in 1847. Elizabeth's mother, Frances L. Terrell, was the granddaughter of Catherine Washington, who was a first cousin to President George Washington.
William Trotter died on November 18, 1862, at age 53. Elizabeth died on March 11, 1865, at age 44. The Find-a-Grave record lists seven of their children. Their descendants inherited the house.
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