Mary Elizabeth Trolinger

1897 - 1983  (86 years)

• Name	Mary Elizabeth Trolinger
  Birth	31 Jan 1897	Pulaski, Pulaski, VA
  Gender	Female
  Death	18 Mar 1983	Richmond City, VA
  	Mrs. Mary Trolinger Steger 86, of 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, formerly of Pulaski, died Friday morning in a Richmond hospital. Born in Pulaski, Jan. 31, 1897, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lewis Trofinger and Willie Jordan Trolinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Watts Steger. Surviving are one step-son, H. Watts Steger Jr., Pulaski; a brother, James T. Trolinger, Richmond, and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. from the First United Methodist, Church with the Rev. J.N. Howard and Rev. Tom Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be today at Stevens Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church or the charity of choice. Virginia, Death Records Name: Mary Trolinger Steger Gender: Female Race: White Age at Death: 86 Birth Date: 31 Jan 1897 Death Date: 18 Mar 1983 Death Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA Registration Date: 23 Mar 1983 Father: Henry Lewis Trolinger Mother: Willie Jordan Spouse: Hubert Watts Steger Certificate Number: 1983008202 Military Status: none U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index Name: Mary Trolinger Slack [Mary Trolinger Trolinger] Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 31 Jan 1897 Birth Place: Pulaski, Virginia Father: Henry L Trolinger Mother: Willie Jordan Type of Claim: Original SSN. Signature on SSN Card: MURSEY SLACK Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH?s name. Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as MARY TROLINGER SLACK
  Burial	Pulaski, Pulaski, VA
  	Burial: Oakwood Cemetery Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA Inscription: Mary Trolinger Steger Jan. 31, 1897 March 18, 1983
  Person ID	I22395	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	31 May 2022

  
  

  Father	Henry Lewis Trolinger,   b. 15 Jul 1870, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA d. 12 Apr 1937, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA (Age 66 years)
  Mother	Willie NMN Jordan,   b. 13 Aug 1878, Dublin, Pulaski, VA d. 14 Nov 1969, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA (Age 91 years)
  Family ID	F335	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Stanyarne Little,   b. 10 Nov 1882, Gaffney, Cherokee, SC d. 4 Oct 1947, Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC (Age 64 years)
  Marriage	14 Nov 1917	Southern Methodist Church Pulaski, VA
  	Virginia, Select Marriages Name: Mary Elizabeth Trolinger Gender: Female Marital status: Single Race: White Age: 21 Birth Date: 1896 Birth Place: , Pulaski, VA. Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1917 Marriage Place: Pulaski, Virginia Father: H.L. Trolinger Mother: W.J. Trolinger Spouse: Stanyarie Little FHL Film Number: 2048472 Reference ID: Item 2 L 110
  Divorce	Abt Apr 1935	Johnson City, TN
  Documents » Slide Show		Visitation Mrs. Stanyarne Little returned last week from Pulaski, Virginia, where she was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Trollinger. Mrs. Stanyarne Little returned last week from Pulaski, Virginia, where she was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Trollinger.
  		Dinner Party A beautiful dinner was given at Hotel Bristol Sunday evening by Mr. Stanyarne Little and (Edgar N. Lockett in honor of the Driver-Broyles wedding party. In the party were Misses Sarah Broyles, Martha Allen Martin, Mary Trollinger, Mary Link, Rhea Hunter, Kernan Faw, Carrie Lyle Summors, Alese OWen, Kate Gilmer, Messrs Jno. D. Cox, Dever Little, Joe A. Summers. Stanyarne Little. J. Russell Driver. Leslie Driver and Edgar N Lockett. The party motored to Bristol in the afternoon and returned during the evening.
  		Little-Trollinger Wedding
  		Visitation Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trollinger and son James after spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little returned today to their home In Pulaski, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little accompanied them as far, as Bristol
  		Visitation Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little are expected home this week from Pulaski, Va, where they have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Trollinger. Mr. and Mrs. Little are en route home from an extended stay at Clifton Springs, N. Y.
  		Mr Little Dead in Gaffney, S.C. Obit for Father of Stanyarne Little
  		Legal Avertisements 1928, Sat
  		Visitation
  		Visitor to the Little's Mrs. James Trollinger of Pulaski Virginia was the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little at their home on Southwest Avenue.
  		Southern Cities tour Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little left this week by motor for Memphis and other southern cities.
  		Visitation Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little spent Sunday in Bristol, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Munsey Slack.
  		Visitations
  		Beauty Honors Artist Reid Inspiration Of A Fantasy To the lovers of art, the name and fame of Robert Reid, of New York City, are deeply intrenched. Over thirty years ago he was invited to Join the redoubtable group known as the "Ten American Painters," which included Weir, Chase, Benson Tarbell, Hassam, Metcalfe and De Camp. He is a prominent' member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. National Academy of Design and has won medals at the Chicago Exposition, Paris, and other national and International displays. His work is found among the permanent collections in the Metropolitan Museum, Corcoran and National galleries in Washington, and many of the more famous galleries in the States and abroad retain a permanent Reid collection. Among the mural decorations that Mr. Reid has furnished are the State House in Boston, Paulist Fathers' church, New York and the Congressional library, Washington. A few years ago Mr. Reid lost the use of his right arm and in most recent months has transplanted his genius to canvas with his left hand. Friends were alarmed, thinking that while his dreams might come his left hand would not possess the educated deftness of his right, but since turning out several masterpieces they have concluded that he is ambidextrous. Last January Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little, of Johnson City, were at Clifton Springs, N. Y, and (Mr. Reid happened to be there at the same time. Mrs. Little's stun-fling beauty struck the fancy of the famous artist and he secured an introduction and insisted on painting a fantasy which he completed after several sittings. It was exhibited at several of the New York shows this spring and at Syracuse. Recently Mr. Reid sent the picture to Mr. and Mrs. Little and during the past fortnig-ht their home In Johnson City has been the mecca for art lovers. It is a marvelous piece of work,,-bearing the impress of rythm and warmth, a very definite charm to beauty. As a likeness of Mrs. Little the picture is not totally lacking, recurring glimpses revealing features of this popular matron, the color sense of the artist being unerring, his palette not only luminous but fully orchestrated.
  		Guests at Holston Hall Mr and Mrs. Stanyarne Little and Mr. and Mrs Edgar N. Lockett were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Munsey Slack, returning to their homes in Johnson City in the evening.
  		Guests at Holston
  		Personals PERSONALS Mrs. Dever Little returned Tuesday to her home in Gaffney, South Carolina, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little, Southwest avenue.
  		Visit to FL
  		Home for Sale Description of the house that Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little shared up for sale.
  		Divorced Chancery court wras not in session this morning but will resume this afternoori The only case heard yesterday was the divorce suit of Mary Trolinger Little vs Stanyarne Little A divorce was granted
  Family ID	F16655	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Dec 2019

  
  

  Family 2	Embrey Munsey Slack,   b. 10 Dec 1877, Bristol, Sullivan, TN d. 7 Dec 1939, Abington, Washington, VA (Age 61 years)
  Marriage	28 Nov 1936	Elkton, Cecil, MD
  	Per newspaper announcement in: The Knoxville Journal (Knoxville, Tennessee) 24 Dec 1936, Thu Page 2
  Notes	Munsey Slack in the UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 Name: Munsey Slack Birth Date: abt 1877 Age: 59 Port of Departure: New York, New York, United States Arrival Date: 30 Dec 1936 Port of Arrival: Southampton, England Ship Name: Aquitania Search Ship Database: Search for the Aquitania in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database Shipping line: Cunard White Star Official Number: 135383 with wife Mary T
  Documents » Slide Show		Deceased The Bristol Publishing Corporation Charles J. Harkrader Bristol Virginia Dominion National Bank Trust In Trust under will of Munsey Slack deceased Mary Trollinger Slack Pulaski Va.
  		Deaths DEATHS E. MUNSEY SLACK BRISTOL Dec- 8 — Funeral services will be held at S a m Saturday from the late residence in Abingdon Va for E Munsey Slack 61 president of the Bristol Publishing corporation who died in George Ben Johnston hospital at Abingdon at 8 45 a m Thursday. Burial will be at Pulaski Va. Mr Slack suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday night while attending a dinner party at the vice-president. They were of Abingdon. He was removed to the hospital but died without regaining consciousness. Born in Bristol Tenn, Mr Slack was twice married first on December 31 1902 to Maxie Cox of Johnson City, This marriage was terminated by divorce. On November 28 1936 he was married to Mary Trollinger of Pulaski. In addition to his widow he is survived by the following children by the first marriage Mrs. Amelia Copenhaver Mrs Julia Stout, Thad Cox Slack. Munsey Slack Jr of Bristol, the latter being a student at William and Mary college, James Abraham Slack of Nashville, John Charles Slack of Athens Tenn, and Mrs Embree Slack Booher of Elkins NC. Mr Slack was educated at King college and at Franklin college in Indiana Before becoming president of the corporation publishing the Bristol Herald-Courier and News-Bulletin he established the Johnson City Staff and published it until 1924
  		Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) 24 Dec 1936, Thu Page 3
  		The Knoxville Journal (Knoxville, Tennessee) 24 Dec 1936, Thu Page 2
  Family ID	F15187	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 May 2022

  
  

  Family 3	Hubert Watts Steger, Sr.,   b. 13 Nov 1880, Bedford County, VA d. 5 Apr 1944 (Age 63 years)
  Marriage	12 Sep 1942	Pulaski County, VA
  Documents		Mrs. May Trollinger Slack Weds Mr. Hubert W. Steger Mrs. Mary Trollinger Slack Weds Mr. Hubert W. Steger. Mrs. Henry Lewis Trollinger has the honour of announcing the marriage of her daughter Mary Elizabeth to Mr. Hubert W Steger on Saturday the twelfth of September One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Two at Pulaski Virginia. This unites two of the oldest families in Southwest Virginia both being residents of Pulaski. The Rev D. Trigg James of the First Methodist Church officiated. Mrs Steger is the daughter of Mrs Henry Lewis Trolinger and the late Mr. Trollinger. Mr. Steger is president and treasurer of the Paul Knitting Mills and president of the Pulaski Trust Company Mr and Mrs. Steger on their return from a wedding trip will be at home at 520 North Washington Avenue after October 10th.
  Family ID	F7709	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 May 2022

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 31 Jan 1897 - Pulaski, Pulaski, VA Divorce - Abt Apr 1935 - Johnson City, TN Marriage - 28 Nov 1936 - Elkton, Cecil, MD Marriage - 12 Sep 1942 - Pulaski County, VA Death - 18 Mar 1983 - Richmond City, VA Burial - - Pulaski, Pulaski, VA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		Red Carnation Robert Reid painting (left handed) - Mary Trollinger Little posed for portrait
  		Local Woman Model for Famous Artist Robert Reid, painter, originator of "The Red Carnation" posed by Mary T. Little. If strolling through the National Academy of Design in the Fine Arts Building, 215 West. Fifty-seventh street, New York, one from Johnson City or these environs would no doubt have been surprised to chance upon "The Red Carnation" and find the sprightly girl of the painting none other than Mary Trollinger Little, among the wonderful exhibit of paintings on display there, March 20th to April 7th. It was some months ago while Mr. and Mrs. Stanyarne Little were sojourning in Clifton Springs, N. Y., that Robert Reid, living at the same hotel, first observed Mary passing through the lobby," costumed in a Stunning red sports frock with harmonizing, red hat, over which she wore a handsome mink coat. Mr. Reid immediately gained introduction to this beautiful creature, and expressed his desire to make a painting of her. Mary Is decidedly flattered and who wouldn?t be, to find oneself singled out by the world-famed celebrity, Robert Reid, and asked for a portrait sitting - finally to have the production appear in the National Academy along with one other masterpiece by this artist. Robert Reid is a wonderful man. He is 69 years old, and two years ago, from paralysis, he lost the use of his right hand which had made him a famous painter, but since then he has overcome this handicap, by learning to use his left hand, and is adding to his fame. It is known that there is only one other painter, a Spaniard named Veirge, who has ever rivaled him by overcoming such an obstacle. Mr. Reld's friends say that he is "re-born a modernist," and that in "The Red Carnation," painted with his left hand, there is expressed the feeling of the new age. It is known as a "portrait Impression" (an original Idea conceived by Mr. Reid). It is a life-size oil painting, almost full length, with Mrs. Little posing in the same red costume she was wearing the day she met the artist. From the left-hand of the artist over 100 oils have been produced, Mr. Reid working only a few minutes at a time on each painting. He expresses himself as believing the two best things he has done are the picture of the girl and ono of John Alden Lichty, M. D. both he thinks, will in time be considered quite remarkable. Something regarding the life of Robert Reid will be timely at this moment. He says that painting is a part of his makeup-he has always painted. At the age or 17 having entered the Boston Art School, where he actually began work. It was the next year, at the seventieth birthday celebration of Harriette Beecher Stowe, that he met Henry W. Longfellow and John Greenleaf Whittlery. Other friends of his were William Dean Howells and Mark Twain. It was thirty years ago that Twachtman--in company: with Weir, Chase, Benson, Tarbell, Hassam, Dewing, Metcalfe, and De-Camp-first invited Robert Reid to cast his lot with theirs and so complete the redoubtable group that was, for twenty years to be known as the "Ten American Painters." An exceedingly long list of accomplishments mark Mr. Reid's career. He Is a member of National Institute of Arts and Letters; National Academy of Design!" "Ten American Painters.? Instructor in Figure Painting; Broadmoor Art Academy; Painters' and Sculptors' Gallery Association; New York Clubs; The Lotus; The Lambs; The Fencers and The Players. He has received medals too numerous to mention. His mural decorations are found in public buildings of cities throughout the United States and in Paris, France. Pictures of permanent collections are found In museums throughout the country, and his stained glass windows may be viewed in the H H Rogers Memorial Church, Massachusetts; while his portrait impressions are found in numerous cities. Mr. Reid is a handsome man, tall and distinguished. He has large expressive brown eyes, his long white hair is carefully brushed and his white Van-dyke is most impressive. Recently visiting the Fine Arts Building and viewing this masterpiece are Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Horner, Mrs. H. G, Morlson from this city. Upon their return it is expected that they will be besieged with interested queries regarding "The Red Carnation,"

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		Mrs. Stanyarne Little visiting Mrs. Stanyarne Little has returned from. Pulaski, Va., where she spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trollinger
  		Mrs. Stanyarne Little Visitats Pulaski
  		Mrs. Stanyarne Little has returned from Pulaski, Va., Mrs. Little remains the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Trollinger.
  		Delightful Luncheon Mrs. Stanyarne Little entertains guests
  		Deaths Funeral services for James T Trollinger 91 former member of the Virginia state legislature, Civil war veteran, and retired farmer who passed away last Sunday afternoon in the apartment of Mrs Walter C Price his only daughter at Pulaski Va after a few weeks’ illness were held Tuesday at the Methodist church in Pulaski. Mr Trolinger is the grandfather of James T Trolinger of Elizabethton Other survivors are one son Henry Lewis Trolinger Johnson City one daughter Mrs Walter Price Pulaski and the grandchildren Mrs Stanyarne Little Johnson City Mrs R J Waugh Pulaski and Lewis S Price Pulaski

  
  

  Headstones

  Oakwood Cemetery Pulaski, Pulaski, VA

  
  

• Notes

  1900 United States Federal Census Name: Mary E Trolinger [Mary E Holinger] Age: 3 Birth Date: Jan 1897 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1900: Pulaski, Pulaski, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital Status: Single Father's Name: H L Trolinger Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's name: Willie J Trolinger Mother's Birthplace: Virginia New York, Passenger Lists Name: Mary T Slack Arrival Date: 25 May 1937 Birth Date: abt 1897 Birth Location: Virginia Birth Location Other: Pulaski Age: 40 Gender: Female Port of Departure: Villefranche, France Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Reliance 1940 United States Federal Census Name: Mary T Slack Respondent: Yes Age: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1897 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: Virginia Marital Status: Widowed Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1940: Pulaski, Pulaski, Virginia Street: Prospect Avenue House Number: 726 Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935: Pulaski, Pulaski, Virginia Residence in 1935: Same Place Resident on farm in 1935: No Sheet Number: 14B Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 326 House Owned or Rented: Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 35 Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: Yes Household Members: Name Age Mary T Slack 43 Willie J Trolinger 61 From the following newspaper article: Johnson City Chronicle Johnson City, Tennessee 07 Apr 1929, Sun - Page 6