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Ida Ellen Sinkhorn

Female 1885 - 1959  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  Ida Ellen Sinkhorn was born on 31 Jul 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Andrew Jackson Sinkhorn and Mary Elizabeth Gritton); died on 12 Jun 1959 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67654206/ida-ellen-weaver

    Family/Spouse: Clifford Weaver. Clifford was born on 28 Dec 1880 in Indiana; died on 8 Mar 1949 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Odessa Weaver was born on 31 Jul 1903 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1928 in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. Glen Edmond Weaver was born on 25 Feb 1905 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1994; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew Jackson SinkhornAndrew Jackson Sinkhorn was born on 3 Dec 1842 in Boyle County, Kentucky; died on 22 Dec 1916 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois.
    Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889.
    Page 323-324.
    Andrew J. Sinkhorn, supervisor of Blount Township, with whose agricultural and milling interests he is connected as a practical, wide-awake farmer and skillful miller, owning and operating a sawmill, is a fine type of the citizen-soldiers of our country, who save the Union from dissolution in the trying times of the Great Rebellion, and since then have quietly pursued various vocations and professions, and have been important factors in bringing this country to its present high status as one of the greatest and grandest nations on earth. In the early days of the war our subject went forth with his brave comrades to fight his country's battles, he being then but nineteen years of age, a stalwart, vigorous youth, and he consecrated the opening years of his manhood to the cause for which he was ready to give up even life itself, if need be. Notwithstanding his youthfulness, he displayed the qualities of a true soldier, and in course of time was promoted from the ranks.
    Andrew Sinkhorn, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia. During some period of his life he went to Kentucky, and was there married to Frances Shannon, a native of that State, and they began their wedded life there in Boyle County, and there their useful lives were rounded out in death. They had a family of nine children, of whom our subject was the eighth in order of birth. Dec. 3, 1942, he was born in his parents' pleasant home in Boyle county, Ky. He was reared on a farm, and his education was obtained in the common schools. Aug. 12, 1961, his heart beating high with youthful ardor and patriotism, he entered upon his career as a soldier, enlisting at that date in Company A, 4th Kentucky Infantry, and had four years experience of life on the battlefield or in rebel prisons. He took an active part in the battles of Chicaumauga and Mill Springs, Ky., and in the latter contest lost a part of his index finger. He was at Perryville, Ky., Mission Ridge, and Atlanta, and while near the latter city he was captured by the rebels, and was held for seven months, during which time he was confined in Andersonville, and later in Florence, S.C., suffering all the horrors and hardships of life in rebel prisons. His steady courage and heroic actions in the face of the enemy, and his obedience to his superiors, won him their commendation, and he received deserved promotions from the ranks to the position of Sergeant. After the close of the was he was mustered out of the service and honorably discharged.
    After his bitter experience of military life Mr. Sinkhorn returned to his old Kentucky home and engaged in farming in Boyle County the ensuing two years. In the spring of 1869 he decided that he could de better in his chosen calling on the rich soil of Illinois, and coming to Vermilion County, he settled in Blount Township, and has resided here and in Ross Township since that time, engaging both in agricultural pursuits and in milling with great success, and he is justly classed among the most substantial citizens of the township.
    Mr. Sinkhorn has been three times married. He was first married in his native county, to Jemima Ann Cozatt, who was also a native of Boyle County. After the birth of one child that died in infancy, she passed away in her native county. Mr. Sinkhorn's second marriage was to Emily J. Exton, they having been wedded in Ross Township, this county. March 28, 1880, she departed this life. She was a sincere and active member of the Christian Church. Four children were born of that marriage - William H., Edward E., Jesse O., and Anna M. The maiden name of Mr. Sinkhorn's present wife, to who he was united in Blount Township was Mary E. Pilkington, and she was the widow of John Pilkington, and daughter of William Gritton. Two children have been born of this marriage, Ida E. and Girtie.
    Since coming to this township Mr. Sinkhorn has proved a useful citizen, and a valuable addition to the citizenship of the place. He takes an active part in the administration of public affairs, and in every way manifests an earnest desire to promote the highest interests of the community. His pleasant, genial disposition has made him popular with his fellow-townsmen, and what is better, he enjoys their confidence. He was elected Constable of Blount Township, and served to the satisfaction of his constituents seven years. In the spring of 1886 he was elected Supervisor of the township, held the office one year, and in the spring of 1889 was again selected for this important office, and is still an incumbent thereof. He has a deeply religious nature, and in him the Free Methodist Church has one of its most esteemed members, and at the present time he is Class-Leader.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67640606/andrew-jackson-sinkhorn

    Andrew married Mary Elizabeth Gritton on 28 Jun 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of William Gritton and Martha Pentecost) was born on 12 Aug 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Apr 1924 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Elizabeth GrittonMary Elizabeth Gritton was born on 12 Aug 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of William Gritton and Martha Pentecost); died on 7 Apr 1924 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    From Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Page 323-324. See full text of entry for Andrew Sinkhorn in his notes.
    The maiden name of Mr. Sinkhorn's presnt wife, to whom he was united in Blount Township, was mary E. Pilkington, and she was the widow of John Pilkington, and daughter of William Gritton. Two children have been born of this marriage, Ida E. and Girtie.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67640706/mary-elizabeth-sinkhorn

    Children:
    1. 1. Ida Ellen Sinkhorn was born on 31 Jul 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Jun 1959 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. Gertrude Roselene Sinkhorn was born on 13 Mar 1889 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Dec 1970 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gordon Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William GrittonWilliam Gritton was born on 17 Oct 1828 in Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Amos Gritton and Elizabeth Holt); died on 17 Nov 1905 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1860, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52623300/william-gritton

    William married Martha Pentecost on 10 Apr 1851 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Martha was born on 20 Mar 1830 in Ohio; died on 27 Mar 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Martha PentecostMartha Pentecost was born on 20 Mar 1830 in Ohio; died on 27 Mar 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52623347/martha-gritton

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1826-1852. Page 30. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.

    Children:
    1. Barbara Ellen Gritton was born on 12 Nov 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Sep 1921 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Sep 1921 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. Laura Gritton was born on 27 Sep 1858 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1941 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Aug 1941 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 3. Mary Elizabeth Gritton was born on 12 Aug 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Apr 1924 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. Samuel Gritton was born in 1864 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1882; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. Ann Gritton was born in Sep 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1902 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. John Gritton was born on 3 Dec 1870 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 May 1948 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Amos GrittonAmos Gritton was born on 4 Aug 1794 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of John Gritton and Elizabeth Hoagland); died on 29 May 1857 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52351019/amos-gritton

    Amos married Elizabeth Holt on 14 Oct 1816 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Elizabeth was born on 10 Aug 1800 in North Carolina; died on 10 Aug 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Elizabeth HoltElizabeth Holt was born on 10 Aug 1800 in North Carolina; died on 10 Aug 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52351095/elizabeth-gritton

    Children:
    1. Jesse Gritton was born about 1817 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died about 1849.
    2. Martha Ann Gritton was born on 15 Jun 1823 in Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 1907; was buried in Potomac Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. Susan Gritton was born on 10 May 1826 in Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Jun 1898 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 6. William Gritton was born on 17 Oct 1828 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Nov 1905 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. Nancy E. Gritton was born about 1828.
    6. Mary Ellen Gritton was born on 29 Jan 1831 in Parke County, Indiana; died on 14 Oct 1915 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.


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