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J. B. Trotter, M. D. Among the medical fraternity of Pulaski County, no name is better known than that of Dr. J. B. Trotter. He was born in Fayette County, Tenn., December 15, 1861, being one of five sons born to J. H. Trotter and wife, and from his earliest boyhood demonstrated that he would make his “mark” in life, which he certainly has done. J. H. Trotter subsequently moved to Lonoke County, Ark., where, for eight years, his son, J. B., lived with him. At the end of that time the latter entered upon what has proved to be a successful career. He began the study of medicine in 1880, under G. W. Morrow, M. D., of Tennessee, and in the winters of 1881-82 and 1882-83 he attended lectures at Memphis Hospital Medical College. The year 1883 witnessed his graduation from the college with honors, being the possessor of a bit of paper that licensed him to alleviate the sufferings of humanity in any part of the universe. Fortunately for the people of Galloway, he decided to locate at that place, and that he chose wisely in selecting a situation in which to commence his career is evinced by the liberal patronage that has fallen to his lot. Notwithstanding that the Doctor has had plenty to do in attending to the various demands made upon him, he found time to be captivated by a most estimable lady, and in the spring of 1887 led to the Hymeneal altar Miss Myrtle Stovall. Mrs. Trotter is the daughter of J. M. Stovall, of Jacksonville, Ark. The Doctor owns a fine farm in Lonoke County, besides valuable property in other places.