Kentucky: A History of the State, Perrin, Battle, Kniffin, 8th ed., 1888, Bullitt Co. JOSEPH L. TROUTMAN, a native of Bullitt County, Ky., was born July 1, 1848, and is the fourth son born to Levi J. and Mary Ann Troutman, also natives of Bullitt County. Jacob Troutman, grandfather of Joseph L., was a native of Pennsylvania, and was prominent among the first pioneers of Bullitt County. Joseph L. Troutman was reared on the farm, but learned the trade of blacksmithing, through which, in connection with his farming interests, he has accumulated considerable property. He married Miss Ann Alsop. His farm is near Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Ky. Troutman Alsop = PA http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/bullitt/troutman.jl.txt