Trying to find info about my 2X great Grandfather John Trotman and family

[CalebH]

I dont know much about John Trotman. I know he moved to Panama to work in the railroad. I think he was in Jamaica before, but not clear if he was born there or moved from england. I know the family was from Gloucestershire. I have a letter he wrote in 1908 to the Panama railroad requesting time off to check on his land in jamaica and that his father went back to Ireland. He passed away shortly after at an early age of like 40. Any help will be appreciated.

[mckha489]

Have you looked at the records on FamilySearch?

One employment record says he was born in Barbados 1872


https://www.rootschat.com/links/01ttv/


And there is a photograph.
Does that look right?

[Neale1961]

I can see records for several different men called John Trotman working in the Panama zone.

You really need to provide more information so we know if we are looking at the correct person ......
Who was your John Trotman married to? - when and where was the marriage?
Where and when did your John Trotman die, and at what age?
Where and when were his children born - and their names?

[CaroleW]

Welcome to Rootschat

Which of his children are you descended from?

What was the child's name & when & where was that child born?

What was the mothers name & maiden name?

Do you have any of the family on a census entry?  Please post full details

[Milliepede]

I know the family was from Gloucestershire.

His parents do you mean, if so have you their names 

You say "his father went back to Ireland" so was it his mothers family who were from Gloucestershire?