Grace M. Gritton
1897 -1. Grace M. Gritton was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois (daughter of Charles Ismael Gritton and Myrtle L. Silvers).
2. Charles Ismael Gritton was born on 5 Mar 1864 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Catherine Cline); died on 4 Jan 1932 in Odell, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jan 1932 in Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: teamster; proprietor of grocery store
- Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Mendon, Charliton County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois
Notes:
In the 1870 US census, John, age 8, and his brother Charles, age 6, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.
In the 1880 US census, John, age 10, and his brother Charles, age 16, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.
Chas. E. Gritton Odell Business Man, Is Buried
Services Conducted From M.E. Church - Interment In Odell.
Odell, Ill,, Jan. 8. - The funeral service for Charles E. Gritton was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor, Rev. T. Lee Knotts, conducting the service. Burial took place in the Odell cemetery. A quartette composed of Mrs. Arthur Marland, Mrs. M.C. Fonger, J.. Van Ness and Charles Norse rendered two selections. The Pallbearers were J.E. Pfingston, P.H. Foley, John Moore, W.D. Abbaduska, John De Boer and William Snyder.
The following from out of town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gritton and daughter of Waukeshaw, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennett of Armon, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Yeazel, Louis Stroud, Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges, Miss Grace Fox and Miss Florence Stroud of Fairmount; Louis Gritton and Miss Ethel Gritton of Danville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin of Bloomington; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donbier, of Joliet; Mr. and Mrs. E. Silvers, of Le Roy, and Mrs. Ida Brown, of Dwight.
Mr. Gritton was born at Fairmount, Ill, March 5, 1864, where he grew to young manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle E. Silvers at Fairmount, in the year 1887. They resided there a few years and later moved to Meadville, Mo. To this union four children were born, Lawrence, Grace, Floyd, and one child died in infancy. One son, Floyd, preceded his father in death in the year 1916, and his wife also passed away while living at Meadville.
On July 27, 1916 he united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Donbier, of Odell, who is left with his son, Lawrence Gritton, of Waukeshaw, Wis., the daughter of Mrs. Edward Bennet of Armon, Wis., and one step-son, Joseph Donbier of Joliet. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one step-grandson, one sister, Mrs. George Hedges, of Fairmount and one brother, Louis Gritton of Danville.
Mr. Gritton had been in failing health for the past several months, and the past few weeks had been confined to his home his death occurring Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock.
For the past several years Mr. Gritton was engaged in the grocery and meat market business here, and had a wide circle of friends. He was a kind husband, father and neighbor, and will be greatly missed.
The Times, Streator, Illinois. Friday 8 January 1932.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137425462/charles-ismael-grittonCharles married Myrtle L. Silvers on 6 Apr 1887 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Myrtle (daughter of James Lee Silvers and Harriet Bathina Kilmer) was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Myrtle L. Silvers was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois (daughter of James Lee Silvers and Harriet Bathina Kilmer); died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Notes:
Former resident died in Missouri.
Mrs. Charles Gritton died at her home near Laclede, Mo., Wednesday. The body was brought to LeRoy, Ill., Friday, where the funeral was conducted at the home of her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Silvers. After an illness extending over several months, Mrs. Gritton underwent an operation last week as a last attempt to save her life. Mrs. Gritton formerly lived in this city, where she has a large number of friends.
She leaves to mourn his loss her husband, two sons, Floyd and Loence, and one daughter, Grace. Her parents, two sisters, and one brother are also among the surviving relatives.
Those attending the funeral from this country were: L.A. Gritton and mother, Mrs. John F. Gritton, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, of Catlin, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges, of Fairmount.
Interment was made in the beautiful Oak Grove cemetery near LeRoy. Many beautiful flowers were sent by relatives and friends.
newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188579470/myrtle-l-grittonChildren:
- Arthur Floyd Gritton was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- Lawrence Orville Gritton was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.
- Infant Daughter Gritton was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- 1. Grace M. Gritton was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. Jesse Gritton was born in 1836 in Kentucky (son of John R. Gritton and Nancy Atkinson); died on 21 Sep 1865; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
There is a Jesse Gritton, age 28, farmer, married, on the list "Schedule I. - Consolidated list of all persons of Class I, subject to do military duty in the Seventh Congressional District consisting of Townships of Blount and Middleford in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois, enumerated during the month of June 1853, under direction of Capt. W. Fithian, Provost Marshall, page 432.
US Civil War Draft Registration Records. Blount Township. Jess Gritten. Age 28. White. Farmer. Married. Born in Illinois.
In same record, just above Jess's entry are entries for his cousins (sons of Milo B. Gritton and Jane Burton):
Merriman Gritten. Age 24. White. Farmer, Married. Born in Illinois.
a few lines below is: John Gritten. Age 20. White, Farmer, Married. Born in Illinois.
I cannot find any documentation of military service for Jesse Gritton.
I cannot find any documentation about Jesse Gritton's death, nor record of a will or probate.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137630275/jesse-r-grittonJesse married Sarah Catherine Cline on 20 Sep 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Andrew Jackson Cline and Eliza Ann Milliner) was born on 5 Jun 1843 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1929 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Dec 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Sarah Catherine Cline was born on 5 Jun 1843 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Andrew Jackson Cline and Eliza Ann Milliner); died on 18 Dec 1929 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Dec 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
LKH note:
Sarah Catherine's father (Andrew Jackson Cline) died seven months before she was born and her mother (Eliza Ann Miliner Cline) died a month after she was born. She was raised by her grandparents, John B. and Catherine (Shumate) Cline. After John B. Cline died in 1856, she and her grandmother appear in the 1860 census in the household of John B. and Catherine's oldest son, Spencer Cline.
Mrs. John Gritton has entirely recovered.
South Danville, Ill. March 31 - The many friends of Mrs. John Gritton will be pleased to learn that she has fully recovered from her recent serious illness and left yesterday for Rossville to make an extended visit with relatives and friends.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513441Notes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 57. Nathaniel Cline, guardian, signed for Sarah C. Cline. Nathaniel Cline was the brother of Sarah's late father.Children:
- John Riley Gritton was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1914; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 2. Charles Ismael Gritton was born on 5 Mar 1864 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1932 in Odell, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jan 1932 in Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois.
6. James Lee Silvers was born on 23 Aug 1839 in Zanesville, Boone County, Indiana; died on 30 Apr 1916 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried on 2 May 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: brick and tile worker
- _MILT: Civil War. 94th Illinois regiment volunteers.
- Census: 1870, Empire, McLean County, Illinois
Notes:
James Lee Silvers, for a great many years a resident of Leroy and a veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly at his home in that place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. He had eaten a hearty dinner and soon after complained of not feeling well and went in and lay down upon a couch. Members of the family going to him a few minutes later found him dead. He had been ill since last fall and his death was not unexpected.
Deceased was born in Zanesville, Boone County, Ind., August 23, 1839. When he arrived at the age of fifteen he went with his parents to Iowa and came to Illinois in 1861. The next year, June 26, he was united in marriage to Harriett Kinder, a Leroy girl, who survives him. To this union nine children were born, three of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Frank Ramsey, of Pontiac; Mrs. George Taylor, of Catlin; and Earnest Silvers, of Leroy.
On August 26, 1862, Mr. Silvers enlisted at Bloomington in the 94th Illinois regiment volunteers under Col. John McNulta, and left his bride of a few months to do battle for his country, He saw service at Vicksburg, Prairie Grove and Mobile Bay. He served during the remainder of the war and was given an honorable discharge in 1865. Coming back to Leroy he engaged himself in the brick and tile manufacturing business and continued this until his health would not permit it. He was a man well thought of in the community, a member of the Methodist Church and the G. A. R. and possessed a host of friends whom he had won by his honorable dealings with his fellowmen.
Bloomington Weekly Pantagraph
Friday, May 5, 1916, Bloomington, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140961856/james-lee-silversJames married Harriet Bathina Kilmer on 26 Jun 1862 in McLean County, Illinois. Harriet was born on 13 Feb 1845 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Mar 1918 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Harriet Bathina Kilmer was born on 13 Feb 1845 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Mar 1918 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Name:
daughter of James Kimler and Casander Jan Clearwaters
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140961862/harriet-b_-silversChildren:
- 3. Myrtle L. Silvers was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
8. John R. Gritton was born on 20 Jul 1808 in Kentucky (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Brumfield); died on 30 May 1894 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1850, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1860, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
From History of Vermilion County. By H.W. Beckwith. Chicago, Illinois, H.H. Hill and Company, 1879. page 887.
J.R. Gritton came here from Kentucky in 1840, and bought land of the estate of Abram Rees. Mr. Rees owned a farm on section 23, and while at work building a mill at Denmark, died. Mr. Gritton had a family of five children, only three of whom survive. One was killed a year since by Mr. Clem, in a difficulty growing out of the lease of a piece of land. One of Mr. Gritton's first acts, after coming on to his farm, was the selection and planting of an excellent orchard, which, owing to his good judgement and care, was for a long time a source of increased revenue. Gritton's orchard was known far and near as one of the best in this neck of woods. He never has been a member of any church, but his conversation shows that he has a true appreciation of the results of a sincere religious life in a community like this. The now aged couple are saddened in their last days by the tragedy which took the life of a dear son.
(LKH Note: The son who was killed was Milo B. Gritton whose widow, Ellen Gerrard, later married Samuel Shumate.)
1850 US census, Census District No.21, Vermilion County, Illinois, enumerated 19 December 1850.
John R. Gritton, age 42, farmer, real estate $1200
Nancy, age 42
Laban, age 19, attended school
Jesse, age 14, attended school
Sarah, age 12, attended school
Rachel, age 10, attended school
Milo, age 8, attended school
Elizth, age 3
Neighbors are Spencer Cline, Jane Gritten, John B. Cline, Nathaniel Cline.
Value of neighbors' properties
Spencer Cline, $600
Jane Gritton, $400
John B. Cline, blank
Nathaniel Cline, $300
1860 US census, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. Enumerated 10 July 1860.
John R. Gritton, age 53, real estate $1600, personal estate $500
Nancy, age 52
Milo, age 18, attended school
Nancy E., age 14, attended school
1870 US census, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, enumerated 16 August 1870.
John R. Gritton,age 62, farmer, real estate $4800, personal estate $650.
Nancy, age 62
John, age 8, grandson, attended school
Charles, age 6, grandson, attended school
Nearby is the household of John F. Gritton, Sarah, and Catherine Cline. No real estate value, person estate of $335. Sarah is the mother of John and Charles.
1880 US census. Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, enumerated 15 June 1880.
J.R. Gritton, age 71, farmer
Nancy, age 71, keeping house
John, age 19, grandson, farm laborer, attended school
Charles, age 16, grandson, farm laborer, attended school
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52622374/john-r-grittonJohn married Nancy Atkinson on 21 Mar 1831 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Nancy was born on 17 Oct 1808 in Kentucky; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Nancy Atkinson was born on 17 Oct 1808 in Kentucky; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Mortuary record.
Gritton.
Nancy, wife of J.R. Gritton, died Saturday at 9:15 p.m., of old age, she being 85. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from Union chapel, six miles north of Danville. Rev. Oscar Gravat officiating; text, 2nd Corinthian, 15:22. Interment in Johnson cemetery.
Nancy A. Atkinson was born in Mercer county, Kentucky, October 17, 1808, and was united in the bonds of wedlock to John R. Gritton, March 22, 1830. The result of that union was ten children, five boys and five girls, eight of whom have preceded their mother to the other shore.
The family emigrated from Kentucky to Illinois in the fall of1840 and settled on the farm where the subject of this sketch died.
Deceased was well liked by all who knew her and was a christian woman who "went about doing good" all her life.
Among the relatives left to mourn her death are forty grandchildren and fifty-four great grandchildren.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52622423/nancy-grittonChildren:
- 4. Jesse Gritton was born in 1836 in Kentucky; died on 21 Sep 1865; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Laben Gritten was born on 19 Jan 1832 in Kentucky; died on 28 Mar 1910 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ann D. Gritton was born on 9 Sep 1833 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Apr 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Sarah E. Gritton was born about 1838 in Kentucky.
- Richard Gritton was born about 1840 in Kentucky.
- Milo B. Gritton was born on 2 Apr 1842 in Illinois; died on 18 Sep 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Nancy Elizabeth Gritton was born about 1847 in Illinois.
10. Andrew Jackson Cline was born on 10 Feb 1815 in Kentucky (son of John B. Cline and Catherine Shumate); died on 13 Nov 1842; was buried in Cline/Milner Cemetery, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Text of probate record for Andrew J. Cline.
Will Book C, 1838-1849. Page 241-242. [Microfilm roll page 647-648]
State of Illinois, County of Vermilion. The People of the State of Illinois. To all to whom these present shall come meeting know ye that whereas Andrew J. Cline of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois died intestate as it is said on or about the day of November AD 1842 having at the time of his decease personal property in this stat which may be lost destroyed or diminished in value if speedy case be not taken of the same to the and therefore that the said property may be collected and preserved for those shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein we do hereby appoint John Shumate of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois administrator of all and ingutor (spelling?) the goods and chattels rights and credits which have of the said Andrew J. Cline at the time of his decease with full power and authority to secure and collect the said property and debt wheresoever the same may be found in this State and in general to do and perform all other acts which have one or hereafter may be required of him by law.
Witness Norman D. Palmer Probate Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Vermilion at his office in Danville this 22nd day of December AD1842.
A.D.Palmer, Probate J. P.
Buried:
Andrew's family farm was adjacent to Cline/Milner Cemetery - this is our best guess for his burial location.Andrew married Eliza Ann Milliner on 7 Aug 1842 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Eliza (daughter of Rice Milliner and Sarah Oder) was born about 1820; died on 25 Jul 1843; was buried in Cline/Milner Cemetery, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Eliza Ann Milliner was born about 1820 (daughter of Rice Milliner and Sarah Oder); died on 25 Jul 1843; was buried in Cline/Milner Cemetery, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Three months after their marriage Andrew Jackson Cline died, leaving Eliza two month preganent, Eliza died a month after their daughter Sarah Catherine Cline was born,
The surname Milliner also appears in records as Milner.
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Will Book C, 1838-1849. Page 241-242. [Microfilm roll page 647-648]
Know all men by these present that we Reason H. McMillen, Himah McMillen and Rice Milliner of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of Illinois in the penal sum of One hundred dollars current money of the United States which payment well and truly to be made and performed we and each of us bind ourselves ___ _____ executed administrators and assigns jointly severally and firmly by these present witnesses out hands and seals this 30th day of August AD 1843. The condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Reason H. McMillen administrator of all and singularly the goods and chattel rights and credits of Eliza Ann Cline deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said deceased which shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of him the Said Season H. McMillen as such administrator or to any person or persons for him and the same do made to exhibit or cause to be exhibited in the Court of Probate for the said County of Vermilion agreeable to vary and such goods and chattels rights and credits which shall cause to be found ______ upon the account of the said administrator the same being first examined and allowed by the Court of Probate shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons respectively as may be legally entitled then to and further do make a just and true account of all his actions and doings therein when then unto required by Said Court and if it shall hereafter appear that any last will and testament was made by the deceased and the same be proved in Court and ____ testamentary or of administrator be obtained thereon and the said Reason H. McMillen do in such case on being required thereto ___ and deliver up the letters of administration granted to him as aforesaid and shall in the general do and perform all other acts which may at any time be required of him by Law then this obligatoin to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Attest N. D. Parmer Probate J. P.
R. H. McMillin
H. G. McMillin
Rice [X his mark] Milliner
State of Illinois
County of Vermilion
The People of the State of Illinois.
To all to whom these present shall come greeting know ye that whereas Eliza Ann Cline of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois died intestate as it is said on or about the [blank space] day [blank space] AD1843 having at the time of her decease personal property in this State which may be lost destroyed or diminished in value fi speedy care be not taken of the same To the end therefore that the Said property may be collected and preserved for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein we do hereby appoint Reason H. McMillen of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois administrator of all and singular the goods and chattel rights and credits which were of the Said Eliza Ann Cline at the time of her decease with full power and authority to secure and collect the Said property and debts wheresoever the same may be found in this State and in general to do and perform all other acts which now are or hereafter may be required of him by Law.
Witness Norman D. Palmer Probate Justin of the Peace in and for the Said County of Vermilion at his office in Danville this 30th day of August AD 1843.
N.D. Palmer Probate J. P.
Buried:
Eliza grew up and lived adjacent to Cline/Milner Cemetery - this is our best guess for her burial location.Notes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois, 1826-1852. Page14. Rice Millender, Father signed for permission for Eliza Ann.Children:
- 5. Sarah Catherine Cline was born on 5 Jun 1843 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1929 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Dec 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.