In 1887, Jack and Lizzie Rickerson sold part of town lots to Henry Frank Troutman in exchange for cash and for Troutman assuming responsibility for various mortgages owed by the Rickersons.
On 16 Apr 1900, Troutman deeded one-third of a tract of ground in Shepherdsville to each of his two brothers, Robert Levi Troutman and Charles Fillmore Troutman to show a three-way joint ownership of the business known as Troutman Bros. This stretched across the northern part of Shepherdsville Lots 41 and 42 as shown in the drawing.
Bullitt County Deed Book 33, Pages 400-401
This deed made the 16th day of April 1900 by and between H. F. Troutman of the first part and R. L. Troutman and C. F. Troutman of the second part.
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar cash in hand and other good considerations the said H. F. Troutman has bargained and sold and does hereby convey with covenant of general warranty to C. F. Troutman and R. L. Troutman each an undivided 1/3 interest in and to the following described lots, lying in Shepherdsville.
Beginning at the south east corner of Main and 2nd Street on the Public Square, thence south 39 feet, thence east parallel was 2nd Street 32 feet, thence south 11 feet, thence east parallel was 2nd Street to the alley, called Doctor's Alley, thence with said Alley north to 2nd Street, thence with 2nd Street west to the place of beginning.
The said lot to be owned and held by the grantor and grantees as the partnership property of Troutman Bros. To the said parties of the second part to have and to hold forever. Witness the hand of the grantor the day and year above written. (signed) H. F. Troutman
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