First of all, on findagrave.com, his tombstone photograph, and information there, shows he was born in arkansas. You should take a look at it.
On this 1900 census record, it shows that-------------
Mary Trant, b 1864 in NC[ and her parents are born in NC] and I will e mail it to you upon request if you send me your e mail to 08familytree@gmail.com------------
1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Troutman
Home in 1900: Banner, Saline, Arkansas
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Parent's Name: Mary
Race: White
Occupation: View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary Trant 36
Thomas Troutman 3
William Troutman 4
Mary F Troutman 9


Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Banner, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T623 75; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 138.