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Male 1867 - 1954  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Frank Marshall Gritton was born on 4 Jan 1867 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Merriman Loy Gritton and Elizabeth Ann Moudy); died on 21 Dec 1954; was buried in Washington, District of Columbia.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: printing pressman
    • Census: 1900, Washington, District of Columbia
    • Census: 1910, Washington, District of Columbia
    • Census: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia
    • Census: 1930, Washington, District of Columbia
    • Census: 1940, Washington, District of Columbia

    Notes:

    Joined in July
    Several matrimonial events taking place last evening.
    Daly-Gritton
    For some time it has been hinted by many that Frank Gritton was soon to number himself among the benedicts. The rumors settled into certainty yesterday when a license to wed was issued to Frank M. Gritton and Miss Cynthia Daly by the county clerk. The wedding was a quiet one, and took place in the parlors of the Episcopal rectory. Only the witnesses and the relatives of the contracting parties were present. Mr. Gritton is well known in Danville, where he has always lived. When but a mere lad he entered the service of the Illinois Printing Co. as an apprentice in the press-room, and by industry rose rapidly through the various stages of "devil" to the level of a finished workman. He was for some time an employ of the Marshall Times, and resigned to accept a similar position on The Press. He is at present working for the Illinois Printing Co. The bride, Miss Cynthia Daly, is well known as a young lady of rare personal charms and mental attainments. The young couple will reside in a cosy little home on Sherman street. May the shadows never gather on the horizon of their married life nor tempest threaten the calm of their peaceful happiness.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    LKH note: Only clue is that he was a pressman, but likely to be Frank Marshall Gritton.

    Frank Gritton, pressman in The News office, moved his family from Danville to this city the fore part of the week.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois, Saturday, 18 June 1892, page 1.


    Mrs. Cora Hedge of Fairmount has been visiting the family of Frank Gritton on East Park street this week.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 27 May 1893, page 1.


    Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville visited her son Frank of this city over Sunday.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 May 1893, page 1.



    F.M. Gritton and family were in Danville from Saturday until Wednesday morning visiting relatives and friends and enjoying the Fourth.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 3 July 1893, page 1.



    Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville spent Christmas with their son, F.M. Gritton
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 30 December 1893, page 1.



    F.M. Gritton has purchased of Keller Walters a residence property on North Walnut street. He will have the house raised and another room added before moving in.
    Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 19 August 1895, page 3.



    Frank M. Gritton, foreman of The News press room, spent Sunday, with his family, visiting relatives at Fairmount.
    Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 31 August 1895, page 12.



    The Only Accident
    While F.M. Gritton and Mrs. Samuel Hunsicker of Champaign and Mrs. Gus Rosenbaum of this place were driving back from the fair grounds in the evening the horse attached their buggy became frightened at a passing horseback rider and ran away. All were thrown from the buggy, and both women were considerably, though not seriously injured. This was the only accident of any consequence during the day.
    Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 10 June 1897, page 1.



    A Good Appointment.
    Frank M. Gritton Goes to the Government Printing Office.
    Frank M. Gritton, foreman of The News, has been appointed a pressman in the government printing office at Washington, D.C. Mr. Gritton is an expert workman and understands thoroughly every thing about printing machinery. He is a stalwart republican and in every way a deserving man. His appointment will be the occasion for many congratulations.
    Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 18 December 1897, page 1.


    Off For Washington.
    Frank M. Gritton Takes a Position in the Government Printing Office.
    F.M. Gritton, for six years past foreman of The News press room, departed Sunday afternoon for Washington, D.C., to take the position in the government printing office to which he was recently appointed. He is succeeded in The News office by his brother, Allan Gritton of Danville, a thoroughly experience man in the work.
    F.M. Gritton sold his residence property Saturday to Mr. Lyons, manager of the carpet renovator, but Mrs. Gritton and the children will remain here a few weeks until arrangements are made for their removal to washington.
    Allan Gritton expects to move his family to this city in a short time.
    Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 5 January 1898, page 2.


    Obituary

    LKH note: the headline in this article is WRONG. It’s Robert’s brother, Frank, who has died.

    Robert Gritton Dies
    Robert E. Gritton, 978 E. Eldodrado St., received word of the death of his brother, Frank M., 88, of Washington, D.C. Mr. Gritton died Tuesday in his home.
    A retired government printing pressman, Mr. Gritton was employed at that job more than 50 years. He had visited in Decatur several times.
    He leaves his wife, Cynthia; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Mansuy of Washington, D.C.; one son, Harry, Washington, D.C., and his brother. One daughter preceded him in death.
    Funeral services and burial were today in Washington, D.C.
    The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Friday, 24 December 1954.

    LKH note: And then the paper got it wrong in a different way when they ran the story the next day.

    Frank Gritton Dies
    Frank E. Gritton, 978 E. Eldorado St., recieved word of the death of his brother, Frank M., 88, of Washington D.C. Mr. Gritton died Tuesday in his home.
    A retired government printing pressman, Mr. Gritton was employed at that job more than 50 years. He had visited Decatur several times.
    Funeral services and burial were yesterday in Washington, D.C.
    The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Sautrdy, 25 December 1954.

    Frank married Cynthia Daley on 21 Jun 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Cynthia was born on 3 Jul 1868 in Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1957 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried on 25 Mar 1957 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Mabel E. Gritton was born in Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 18 Aug 1968 in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland; was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.
    2. Madge M. Gritton was born in Oct 1891 in Illinois; died on 8 Jun 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia.
    3. Harry Aloysius Gritton was born on 27 Sep 1897 in Illinois; died on 7 Sep 1966 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Merriman Loy Gritton was born in Jun 1837 in Kentucky (son of Milo B. Gritton and Jane S. Burton); died on 19 Jun 1902; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: Civil War
    • Census: 1870, Sidell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville spent Christmas with their son, F.M. Gritton
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 30 December 1893, page 1.


    Died very suddenly.
    M.L.Gritton suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday.
    Marion L. Gritton, one of South Danville's oldest and most respected residents, died yesterday morning at 5;15 o'clock, after a very short illness. Monday Mr. Gritton suffered a slight attack of paralysis. He had been serving on the petit jury in the circuit court and had been feeling as well as usual up to that time. Tuesday morning at 9 0'clock he suffered another and more severe stroke, which cause his entire right side to become completely paralyzed and deprived him of the power of speech. From that time till death yesterday morning he grew steadily worse.

    Marion L. Gritton was born in Mercer County, Ky., and if he had lived till the 25th of this month would have been 65 years old. He came to Vermilion county with his parents when a small child and has resided here ever since, making his home in South Danville for the past twelve years. He is survived by a wife and three sons. Frank Gritton, an employe in the government print office at Washington, D.C., Ed Gritton, the well known pressman, formerly an employe of The Press who resides at home, and Allan Gritton, a motorman in the employ of the street car company. He also leaves one brother, John Gritton, who conducts the South Walnut street feed stables.

    Mr. Gritton was of a quiet, unostentatious nature. He made many friends and was very highly regarded by his neighbors in South Danville and many acquaintances in this city. The many friends of the family will join in extending condolences to the stricken widow and children.

    The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Cosat officiating and interment at Springhill cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    _MILT:
    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


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513401/merriman-loy-gritton

    Block 19A, Lot 206

    Merriman married Elizabeth Ann Moudy on 12 Feb 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Elizabeth was born in Feb 1845 in Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 5 Mar 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Ann Moudy was born in Feb 1845 in Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 5 Mar 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    After Merrison's death in 1902, Elizabeth married Joseph Kay, a widower. In the 1910 census they are living in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. He is recorded as born in Sep 1840 in England.

    Joseph Kay
    buried Jones Grove Cemetery, Catlin, Illinois
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59177970/joseph-kay



    Dangerously Ill.
    Ed Gritton, pressman for The Press company, yesterday received a telegram from his brother, Al Gritton, pressman for the Champaign News, stating that the latter's wife is dangerously ill in that city. Their mother, Mrs. M.L. Gritton, of South Danville, Left for Champaign yesterday afternoon to attend the bedside of her daughter-in-law.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.

    Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville visited her son Frank of this city over Sunday.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 May 1893, page 1.


    Elizabeth's will

    Name: Elizabeth Ann Kay
    Gender: Female
    Residence Date: Abt 1914
    Residence Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois
    Will Date: 1 May 1914
    Probate Date: 1 May 1914
    Probate Place: Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Inferred Death Date: 1914
    Inferred Death Place: Illinois, USA
    Item Description: Will Records, Book J-L, 1912-1919
    Others Listed Relationship
    Elizabeth Ann Kay
    Joseph Kay Husband
    Franklin M. Gritton Son
    Robert Edward Gritton Son
    Allen Gritton Son
    Mabel Mansey Granddaughter
    Gus Gritton Grandson
    Pearl Gritton Granddaughter
    Harry Gritton Grandson
    Allen Gritton Son
    Robert Edward Gritton Son



    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185340135/elizabeth_ann_gritton-kay


    Cenotaph at Springhille
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513401/merriman-loy-gritton

    Block 19A, Lot 206

    Photograph on Find a Grave shows headstone for Mariman L. Gritton that also has Elizabeth Moudy Gritton's name with her date of birth, but no date of death.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 67. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.

    Children:
    1. 1. Frank Marshall Gritton was born on 4 Jan 1867 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Dec 1954; was buried in Washington, District of Columbia.
    2. Robert Edward Gritton was born on 27 Nov 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 1964 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Spangler Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. Eliza Gritton was born in Apr 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died before 1880.
    4. Allen L. Gritton was born on 1 Apr 1871 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 1950 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Milo B. GrittonMilo B. Gritton was born on 18 May 1804 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Brumfield); died on 15 Jul 1846 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1830, Shaker, Mercer County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1840, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Wills and probate records. Vermilion County, Illinois
    Will records, book C-E 1848-1864.
    Page 448
    Know all men by those present that we John R. Gritton, John Sanders and Jane Gritton of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois are held and firmly bond unto the people of the State of Illinois in the paid sum of one thousand dollars current money of the United States which payment will as truly to be made and performed we and each of us find ourselves and heirs executors administrators and assign jointly severally and firmly by these present witnesses our hands and seals this 8th day of August A.D. 1846.
    The condition of the above obligation is such that if the said John R. Gritton administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and debts of Milo B. Gritton 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 John R. Gritton as such administrator or to the hands of any person or persons from him and the same so made do exhibit or come to be exhibited in the Court of probate for the said County of Vermilion agreeably to the laws and such good and chattels rights and credits do with and truly administer according to law and all the rest of the said goods and chattels rights and credits which shall be found remaining 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 thereto, and further do make a ust and true account of all his acting and doings therein when thereunto required by the 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 letter testamentary or administration by obtained thereon and the said John R. Gritton do in such case on being required thereto under said duties of the letter of administrator and perform all other acts which may at any time be requires of him by law, then shall obligation be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
    Attest
    N.D. Palmer, P.J.P.

    John R. Gritton
    John Sanders
    Jane Gritton

    Page 449
    State of Illinois
    Vermilion County
    The people of the State of Illinois
    To all to whom these present all come greeting.
    Know ye that whereas Mil B. Gritton of the county of Vermilion and State of Illinois died intestate as it is said on or about the 12th day of July 1946 having as the time of his decease personal property in this state which may be lost destroyed or diminished in value if speedy care be not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property may be collected and presented for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein we do hereby appoint John R. Gritton of the County of Vermilion and Sate of Illinois administrator of all and or singular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of the said Milo B. Gritton at the time of his 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 Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Vermilion at his office in Danville this 8th day of August A.D. 1846.
    N.D.Palmer probate J.P.



    1830 census,
    Name: Milon Gritton
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State):Shaker, Mercer, Kentucky
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8



    1840 census
    Name: Milow B Gritton
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Vermilion, Illinois
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 10

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62944015/milo-b_-gritton

    Milo married Jane S. Burton on 13 Nov 1834 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Jane was born about 1812 in Kentucky; died about 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jane S. Burton was born about 1812 in Kentucky; died about 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1860, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    LKH Notes:
    Marriage record for Jane S. Burton and Milow B. Gritton, 13 Nov 1834, Mercer County, Kentucky. Gives her father's name as John H. Burton.

    1850 US selected federal census non-population schedule
    District 21 [Blount Township], Vermilion County, Illinois
    Lind 18
    Jane Gritton
    20 acres improved land
    20 acres unimproved land
    cash value of farm = $400
    value of farm implements = $20
    2 horses
    2 milch cow
    3 other cattle
    20 sheep
    6 swine
    value of livestock = $186
    Indian corn, bushels of = 300
    oats, bushels of = 20
    wools, pounds of 40
    Irish potatoes, bushels of 5
    value of orchard products = $20
    butter, pounds of = 100
    hay, tons of = 1
    value of home-made manufactures = $15
    value of animals slaughtered = $20




    US Non-population agriculture schedule
    Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    21 August 1860
    Jane Gritton's farm:
    15 acres improved land
    25 acres unimproved land
    cash valueof farm = $300
    value of farm implements = $15
    2 horeses
    3 milch cows
    2 other cattle
    6 sheep
    7 swine
    value of livestock $200
    Indian corn, bushels of = 600
    buckwheat, bushels of = 16
    value of produce of market garden = $5
    butter, pounds of = 100
    molasses, gallons of = 7
    value of animals slaughtered = $50

    Census:
    In the 1850 US census enumerated 19 Dec 1850.
    Jane (age 38), Balingze (age 16), Merriman (age 13), and John (age 8). All children are attending school.
    Real estate is valued as $400.

    Census:
    In the 1860 US census, enumerated 9 July 1860.
    Jane Gritton, age 44, farmer, Melinzerbell, age 23; Merriman, age 21, and John, age 16.
    Real estate valued at $400, personal estate valued at $300.

    Children:
    1. Belinsey Belle Gritton was born about 1834 in Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 2. Merriman Loy Gritton was born in Jun 1837 in Kentucky; died on 19 Jun 1902; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. John Franklin Gritton was born on 6 Jul 1842 in Illinois; died on 1 Jul 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jesse Gritton was born on 1 Apr 1781 in Virginia (son of John Gritton and Elizabeth Hoagland); died on 16 Feb 1857; was buried in Banta Graveyard, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    1850 US census, District 1, Mercer County, Kentucky, enumerated 7 August 1850
    Jesse Gritton, Farmer, age 67, real estate $1600
    Nancy, age 55


    1850 US agricultural census Mercer County, Kentucky, enumerated 10 August 1850.
    line 11
    Jesse Gritton
    improved acres – 60
    cash value of farm – $1200
    value of farming implements - $50
    horses - 4
    milch cows – 3
    sheep – 50
    swine – 20
    value of livestock - $300
    Wheat, bushels of – 50
    Indian corn, bushels of – 300
    wool, pounds of – 110
    peas & beans, bushels of - 6
    Irish potatoes, bushels of - 10
    sweet potatoes, bushels of – 4
    Value of orchard products - $10
    butter, pounds of – 100
    hay, tons of – 1
    value of animals slaughtered $30


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6625034/jesse-gritton

    Jesse married Sarah Brumfield on 23 May 1803. Sarah was born on 17 Jan 1777; died on 20 May 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Brumfield was born on 17 Jan 1777; died on 20 May 1818.
    Children:
    1. 4. Milo B. Gritton was born on 18 May 1804 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 15 Jul 1846 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. Elizabeth Gritton was born on 3 Mar 1806 in Kentucky; died before 1880.
    3. John R. Gritton was born on 20 Jul 1808 in Kentucky; died on 30 May 1894 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. William Gritton was born about 1809 in Kentucky.
    5. Susan Elizabeth Gritton was born on 1 Dec 1810 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 26 Aug 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Farmers Chapel Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. Valentine Gritton was born on 23 Feb 1813 in Kentucky.
    7. Nancy Gritton was born on 30 Jun 1815 in Kentucky.
    8. Merriman Gritton was born on 7 May 1818 in Mercer County, Kentucky.


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