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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Marion Gritten was born on 18 Feb 1921 in Illinois (son of Clarence Ashley Gritten and Marietta Blanch Shannon); died on 16 Jul 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085037/david-m_-gritten

    Surname on headstone is spelled: Gritten


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clarence Ashley Gritten was born on 18 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Charles Elisious Gritton and Hannah Matilda Gritton); died on 27 May 1959; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Gritton Family Afflicted
    Typhoid Fever Victims Taken to Danville.
    Danville, Ill., Jan. 27. - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton of Penfield, both suffering from typhoid fever, were brought to this city and were taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital where they will receive treatment. Mrs. Gritton was taken ill nearly two months ago and is very weak and much worn by the disease. Her husband succumbed to the fever and both have been in the care of two nurses, one from this city and one from Chicago. Two children in the family had typhoid fever just before their mother was taken ill, but have fully recovered.
    Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Modern Woodmen have rendered very substantial aid during the affliction of the family, but it was thought best to bring Mr. and Mrs. Gritton to the hospital. They were accompanied to this city by Charles Gritton of Covington, father of Mr. Gritton, and A.F. Chambers, Frank Oberlin and G.W. Putnam of Penfield, members of the Knights of Pythias lodge.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 27 January 1908, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085222/clarence-ashley-gritten

    Clarence married Marietta Blanch Shannon on 23 Sep 1902 in Pipestone County, Minnesota. Marietta (daughter of Norman Shannon and Viola Anna Onan) was born on 4 Oct 1885 in Iowa; died on 24 Feb 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Marietta Blanch Shannon was born on 4 Oct 1885 in Iowa (daughter of Norman Shannon and Viola Anna Onan); died on 24 Feb 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Mrs. Clarence Gritton and daughter, Miss Winnie of Penfield, are both sick with typhoid fever.
    The Weekly Pantagrah, Bloomington, Illinois. Friday, 13 December 1907.


    Gritton Family Afflicted
    Typhoid Fever Victims Taken to Danville.
    Danville, Ill., Jan. 27. - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton of Penfield, both suffering from typhoid fever, were brought to this city and were taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital where they will receive treatment. Mrs. Gritton was taken ill nearly two months ago and is very weak and much worn by the disease. Her husband succumbed to the fever and both have been in the care of two nurses, one from this city and one from Chicago. Two children in the family had typhoid fever just before their mother was taken ill, but have fully recovered.
    Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Modern Woodmen have rendered very substantial aid during the affliction of the family, but it was thought best to bring Mr. and Mrs. Gritton to the hospital. They were accompanied to this city by Charles Gritton of Covington, father of Mr. Gritton, and A.F. Chambers, Frank Oberlin and G.W. Putnam of Penfield, members of the Knights of Pythias lodge.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 27 January 1908, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085146/mary-etta-gritten

    Children:
    1. Anna Pearle Gritton was born on 5 Dec 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1988 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    2. Charles Norman Gritten was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1980 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 Sep 1980 in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana.
    3. Winnie Star Gritton was born on 24 May 1906 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Jul 1985 in Story City, Story County, Iowa; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. Clarence Lonergon Gritton was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1974 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange County, California.
    5. Rumley Advance Gritten was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1994 in Riverside County, California; was buried in Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois.
    6. Wilma Jean Gritten was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died in 2003; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.
    7. Aaron Elbert Gritten was born on 16 Oct 1915 in Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1980; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    8. Mary Evelyn Gritton was born on 31 Mar 1917 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1997; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.
    9. Paul Hubert Gritton was born on 14 Feb 1919 in Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1944; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    10. 1. David Marion Gritten was born on 18 Feb 1921 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles Elisious Gritton was born on 14 Nov 1857 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Laben Gritten and Sarah Ann Potter); died on 13 Apr 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1880, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1885, Moline, Elk County, Kansas
    • Census: 1900, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Troy, Fountain County, Indiana
    • Census: 1920, Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana
    • Census: 1930, Troy, Fountain County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Decatur Man's Father Dies
    Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind., father of A.D. Gritton, 1700 East Prairie street, died at 9 a.m. Friday in Lakeview hospital in Danville. Burial will be Sunday in Danville. The Decatur relatives will attend.
    Mr. Gritton was the father of 16 children, of whom 14 are living.
    Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 14 April 1934.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62701492/charles-elisha-gritton

    Charles married Hannah Matilda Gritton on 5 Jul 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Hannah (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox) was born on 2 Mar 1862 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Nov 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Hannah Matilda Gritton was born on 2 Mar 1862 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox); died on 21 Nov 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Nov 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife
    • Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    A.D. Gritton's Mother Dies in Danville at 82
    Mrs. Hannah Gritton, mother of A.D. Gritton, Decatur, died at 8 p.m. yesterday in the Lakeview hospital, Danville, at the age 0f 82.
    Mrs. Gritton reared 16 children and is survived by 13 of them as well as 62 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband died 10 years ago.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Pape funeral home in Danville and burial will be in Armstrong cemetery, 25 miles northwest of Danville.
    The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Wednesday, 22 November 1944.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62701589/hannah-matilda-gritton

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage License Abstract, Vermilion County, Illinois, 1878-1881. Page79. Charley Gritton, age 21 of Potomac, Illinois. Born in Blount Township, Illinois. Father: Laban Gritton. Mother Sarah Potter. Occupation: Farmer. Hannah M. L. Gritton, age 17 of Blount Township, Illinois. Born in Blount Township, Illinois. Father: William W. Gritton. Mother: Amerlia A. Cox. Married by John J. Cosat.

    Children:
    1. 2. Clarence Ashley Gritten was born on 18 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1959; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. Arthur Wesley Gritton was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Nov 1932 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. Orsmus Vandorn Gritton was born on 29 Jun 1881 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1979 in California; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. Elzora May Gritton was born on 8 Feb 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jan 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. Charles Oliver Gritton was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. Ross Albert Gritton was born on 16 Aug 1886 in Moline, Elk County, Kansas; died on 18 Apr 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1916 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. Jewell Rock Gritton was born on 20 Sep 1888 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.
    8. Shelby Lylburn Gritton was born on 26 Mar 1890 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    9. Anthony Dingler Gritton was born on 18 Dec 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Feb 1973 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
    10. Emma Deloris Gritton was born on 5 May 1893 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    11. Nellie Queen Gritton was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1972 in West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    12. Katherine Meresha Gritton was born on 30 Oct 1896 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1994; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    13. Rosanna Maude Ann Gritton was born on 1 Jun 1899 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1990; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    14. Everett Mason Gritton was born on 16 Oct 1901 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1969 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
    15. Rachel Helena Gritton was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 May 1960 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    16. Jessie Dora Gritton was born on 24 Mar 1904 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1966 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  3. 6.  Norman Shannon was born on 13 Apr 1846 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Apr 1905 in Red Lake County, Minnesota; was buried in Saint Hilaire Cemetery, Saint Hilaire, Pennington County, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Plover, Portage County, Wisconsin
    • Census: 1900, Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110947412/norman-shannon

    Norman married Viola Anna Onan on 25 Dec 1866 in Plover, Portage County, Wisconsin. Viola was born on 6 Apr 1850 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 19 May 1915 in Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota; was buried in Jasper Cemetery, Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Viola Anna Onan was born on 6 Apr 1850 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 19 May 1915 in Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota; was buried in Jasper Cemetery, Jasper, Pipestone County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    Funeral Mrs. Shannon
    The funeral sevices for Ann ONAN Shannon
    Birth: 6 Apr 1850, Franklinville, Cattaraugus, NY
    Death: 19 May 1915, Jasper, Pipestone, MN
    Father: Samuel T. ONAN
    Mother: Sybil Jane Page WINSOR
    Married: 25 Dec 1866, Plover, Portage, WI to Norman Shannon
    Services of Mrs. Viola Shannon were conducted from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Owing to the absence of Rev. Chader from the village, Rev. Main of Pipestone preached the funeral sermon. The services were in charge of the W. R. C. of which the deceased was a member. The reltives from a distance who were here for the funeral are :Mrs. Grant Salmon of LaPort City, Iowa, Mrs. F. O. Butler of Estherville, Iowa, Dean and Fred Shannon of Barberton, Ohio, Dave Shannon of Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Leslie of Wilmber, Minn., Mrs. Ella Carlson of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. John Onan of Wisconsin and Otto Leslie of Walford, N.D.
    Mrs. Viola Shannon was stricken with apoplexy Wednesday evening as about half past seven and in a few minutes later she answered the summons of her Maker. She had been down at her brother's home, Hart Onan, and on her way to her rooms felt the attack coming on. Neighbors came to her assistance and a physician called but loving hands and medical science could not do anything for death was present, and life passed out and into the great beyond at half past seven.
    Mr.s Shannon was a widow and had living rooms on the second story in the rear of the F. H. Frickie building. She has resided in Jasper the past two years and had just recently recovered from a severe attack of rheumatism. She was the mother of fourteen children. A son, Paul, who is the Earl Halverson on an auto trip to the coast was caught by wire oat Ogden, Utah, and he is expected to arrive in Jasper, Friday evening.
    Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. Chader presiding. Mrs. Shannon was 65 years old.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47168866/viola-anna-shannon

    Block 57, Lot 2, Grave 3.

    Children:
    1. 3. Marietta Blanch Shannon was born on 4 Oct 1885 in Iowa; died on 24 Feb 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Laben Gritten was born on 19 Jan 1832 in Kentucky (son of John R. Gritton and Nancy Atkinson); died on 28 Mar 1910 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1870, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889.
    Page 231-232.
    Laban Gritten is classed among the leading farmers and stock raisers of Pilot Township, he having contributed much towards making it a great agricultural center. His farm on section 22 is comparable with the finest and best in this section of Vermilion County, is so cultivated as to produce large harvests, and its buildings and all other appointments are first-class. Mr. Gritten has evolved this desirable farm from the wild prairies of Illinois, as they were many years ago, before they had been changed by cultivation, it having been government land when he purchased it more than thirty years ago, and situated in the midst of a sparsely populated, scarcely civilized country.
    Mr. Gritten is a Kentuckian by birth, born in Mercer County, Jan. 19, 1832. His father, John R. Gritten, was born in the same county in 1807. He married Nancy Atkinson, who was born there in 1806, and they came to this county with their family in 1842, and located on a farm of 120 acres, pleasantly situated in Blount Township, where they have built up a comfortable home, and now, in life's decline are enjoying the hard-earned fruits of their united labor. Three of the children that have blessed their union are still living: Ann, residing in Danville Township, is the widow of Frank Watson, of Ohio, and has five children - William John, Nancy J., Margaret and Martha; Lloyd married Sarah Gritten, daughter of one of the first settles of the county, and they have four children - Wesley, Annie, Ella and Elisha; Laban is the subject of this sketch, and we write further on him.
    We have seen that his parents brought him there in pioneer times, when he was a mere lad, and here they bred him to a life of usefulness, and fitted him for an honorable career, and to their careful training he doubtless owes much of his prosperity. He became many, self-reliant and a good worker, and in early manhood prudently invested his money in government land, proposing to make farming his life work, and purchased 320 acres of land at twenty-five cents an acre. He now has the land all under excellent cultivation, and has greatly increased its value by the many fine improvements that he has made, including substantial buildings, etc. He does a general farming business, has his farm well stocked with stock of high grades, from the sale of which he makes good profits, and he raises a good deal of grain and other farm produce, from which he derives an income amply sufficing to carry on his agricultural operations in good shape, and for all his personal wants.
    Mr. Gritten has been twice married. His first wife was a Miss Sarah Potter, who was a English descent, and her father, an early settle of this part of Illinois, took part in the black Hawk War under General Taylor. Five children were born to our subject in that union, of whom one died; the others are Orsmus, Charles, Edward and Thomas. Orsmus, a carpenter in Danville, married Miss May Gritten; Charles, living with his father on the homestead, married Matilda Gritten, and they have seven children - Clarence, Arthur, Orsmus, Elzora, Oliver, Ross and Rock. Edward, a farmer in this, married Miss Bell Davis, of Ohio, and they have one child, Jesse B.; Thomas, a blacksmith at Bixby, married Martha Schank, and they have three children - Earl, Maude and Olive.
    For his second wife Mr. Gritten married Miss Lydia Pile, a native o Breckenridge County, Ky., and of their eleven children the following five are living: Oracena, Alvina, Jacob, Eli and William.
    William and Elizabeth Pile were the parents of Mrs. Gritten, the father a native of Virginia, the mother a native of Kentucky, and both are deceased.
    Mr. Gritten may well be proud of his farm, whose increased value is due to his hard labor and excellent business capacity and management. He possesses sober judgment, keen discernment and a resolute nature that has overcome all obstacles in the path to success. In his political views he sides with the Democrats, and give his hearty approval to party measures.



    Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
    Purchaser Information
    Purchaser: GRITTON SABORN
    Residence" VERMILION
    Social Status:
    Legal Description
    Aliquot Parts or Lot: W2
    Section Number: 22
    Township: 21N
    Range: 14W
    Meridian: 2
    County of Purchase: VERMILION
    Details of Sale
    Acres: 320.00
    Price per Acre: .25
    Total Price: 80.00
    Type of Sale: FD
    Date of Purchase: 11/24/1854
    Volume: 238
    Page: 109


    Laban Gritton expects to commence work on his new hotel this week - at least, he said so.
    Champaign County Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 24 August 1861, page 4.


    Paid $207 for Ten Pounds of Fish.
    Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
    Danville, July 25. - D.C. Crawford, Laban Gritton, Ezra Dickason and Nelson Mortenzer, wealthy farmers living in the northwest part of this county, were arrested to-day for seining. Their fines and costs amount to $207. They only caught ten pounds of fish.
    The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana. Saturday, 26 July 1890., page 3.


    Laban Gritten, a farmer near Rankin, while driving a nail in a board, accidently drove the nail into the fleshy part of his hand. The wound became very swollen and resulted in lockjaw. The arm was amputated below the elbow Friday. It is thought he cannot recover.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 20 December 1886., page 4.


    Laben Gritten is hauling ice from the creek and filling his ice-house.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 5 January 1888, page 1.


    Labe Gritten shipped a team of find heavy horse to Chicago this week.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 14 March 1891, page 8.


    Penfield
    The other evening, when Labe Gritten went to his pasture south of town to drive home some cows, he saw two foxes in the pasture. Now Mr. Gritten is 82 years of age and only has one arm, yet he returned home and got a gun, went back to the pasture and killed both foxes.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 1 May 1901, page 5.


    Laban J. Gritten is consigned to grave Funeral for well known farmer held at country home Wednesday Laban J. Gritten died at the home of his son, William Gritten, three miles northwest of Collison, Monday, March 28, at 6 o'clock a.m. Mr. Gritten was born in the state of Kentucky, January 19, 1831. He lived 75 years, 2 months, and 9 days. He came to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Blount township, Vermilion county, and he has been a resident of this county ever since. Mr. Gritten, when but a young man, moved to Pilot township and located in the northwest corner of the township, near No. 5 school house, where he entered a tract of land at 25 cents per acre from the government, and resided there until 1907. Since that time he has made his home with his children. Mr. Gritten has been married three times and has lost three wives by death. He is the father of 19 children, all of whom are dead but eight. Those who survive him are: Charles Gritten, Covington, Ind., Mrs. Dora Dingler, Rossville, Ill., Mrs. Dollie Elder, Danville, William Gritten, near Collison, Mrs. Remelia Grimes, Carlisle, Ind., George Gritten, Penfield, Laban Gritten, Penfield, Mrs. Clara Meyers, Chicago. There were born into these various families 40 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren of whom 38 grandchildren and all the great grandchildren survive him. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, who is 76 years of age, and lives in Blount township. Up to the last moments of his life he was perfectly conscious and in talking to the children said he was prepared to go at any time. About 22 years ago last January he lost his left arm, which was buried on the home place. It was his request that it be taken up and buried with his body, which was accordingly done. The children were all present at his death except Mrs. Grimes, who was prevented by sickness from coming to his bedside. The funeral services were held at the home of William Gritten on Wednesday morning, and were conducted by the Rev. C.F. Gaumer of Alvin, assisted by the Rev. R.C. Read, of Collison, the remains being laid to rest in the Knight's Branch cemetery.


    Laban Gritton Is Dead At Collison
    Had Long Been Resident of Vermilion County.
    Collison, Ill., March 29. - Laban Gritton, who has been a continuous resident of this county since 1856, died at the home of his son, William Gritton, near Collison, yesterday, after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 80 years of age and removed to his county with his parents in the year 1840, settling on a farm six miles north of Danville. The old Gritton farm near Buck's Grove was purchased by the deceased from the government in 1856, the price being 25 cents per acre. Mr. Gritton is survived by seven children as follows: Charles Gritton, Covington, Ind.; Mrs. David Elder, 729 South street, Danville; William, near Collison; George at Buck's Grove; Romilla Grimes, Sullivan, Ind.; Mrs. Dora Dingler, Rossville, and Labon Gritton, Jr.
    The funeral will be held at the William Gritton residence, Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the burial will be in the Knight's Branch cemetery.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Tuesday, 29 March 1910.


    Pioneer Resident Taken
    Death of Laben Gritten on Farm South of Penfield.
    Penfield, March 31. - Laben Gritten, the oldest resident of the north part of the county, died at his home south of Penfield Monday morning at 2 o'clock.
    Mr. Gritten came to this county over fifty years ago. The land which he owned was bought by him at twenty-five center per acre. Mr. Gritten was highly respected by all.
    The decedent had been married three times. His last wife died several years ago. To the first union were born seven children all of whom survive, namely: Charles Gritten of Covington, Ind.; George of Penfield, William of Collison; Laben, Jr., Mrs. Cora Denglar and Mrs. Clara Meyers of Danville, and Mrs. Roumellla Grimes of Sullivan, Ind. One sister, who lived at Carney, Neb., also survives.
    Mr. Gritten was a member of the Christian church and Rev. John Cossett of Danville, his pastor, conducted his funeral from his late home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was at Knight's Branch cemetery, south of Penfield.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 31 March 1910.


    Has Arm Buried With Him
    Unusual Request of Laban Gritten Who Recently Died
    Collison, Ill., April 2. - Perhaps one of the most novel requests ever made by a citizen of this part of the county was that made by Laben Gritten, an aged resident of Blount township, who passed away at the home of his son, William Gritten. The decedent had the misfortune to lose an arm 22 years ago last January and the dismembered part of the body was buried on the on the home place, where it remained since the accident happened. Realizing that he was going to pass away, Mr. Gritten made the request that the arm be disinterred and that it be buried with his body in the Knight's Branch cemetery. While, of course, the arm had long ago returned to dust, the children of the decedent sough to carry out the dying wish of their father and the ashes of the arm he had lost more than two decades were taken up just preceding the burial of the body and were interred with the later, Wednesday morning.
    Mr. Gritten was born in the state of Kentucky, January 19, 1931, and came to Illinois when but twelve years of age. His parents located in Blount township and he had been a resident of this county ever since. When but a young man he moved to Pilot township and located in the northwest corner of the township, near No.5 school house, where he entered a tract of land at 25 cents per are from the government, and resided there until 1907. Since that time he made his home with his children.
    Mr. Gritten had been married three times and has lost two wives by death. He is the father of nineteen children, all of whom are dead but eight. Those who survive him are Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind.; Mrs. Dora Dingler of Rossville; Mrs. Dellie Elder of Danville; William Gritten of near Collison; Mrs. Remelia Grimes of Carlisle, Ind.; Groge Gritten of Penfield; Laban Gritten of Penfield; Mrs. Clara Myers of Chicago. There were born into these various families forty grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren of whom thirty-eight grandchildren and al the great-grandchildren survive. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, who is 76 years of age and lives in Blount township.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 2 April 1910, page 11.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732517/laben-gritten

    Laben married Sarah Ann Potter on 4 Nov 1852 in Vermilion County, Illinois, and was divorced in Feb 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Elijah Potter and Lanie Van Wormer) was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Ann Potter was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Illinois (daughter of Elijah Potter and Lanie Van Wormer); died on 4 Jan 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52731712/sarah-m-milliner

    Notes:

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

    Children:
    1. Orsmas J. Gritton was born on 9 Dec 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 4. Charles Elisious Gritton was born on 14 Nov 1857 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. Edward Orville Gritton was born in Dec 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. Thomas Elija Gritten was born on 5 Dec 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. Sedora Jane Gritton was born on 24 May 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1954 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  3. 10.  William Wesley Gritton was born on 10 Oct 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims); died on 29 Mar 1884; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137238832/william-wesley-gritton

    William married Amelia Ann Cox on 24 Jun 1851 in Johnson County, Indiana. Amelia (daughter of Jonathan Cox and Sarah Ann Peggs) was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Amelia Ann Cox was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana (daughter of Jonathan Cox and Sarah Ann Peggs); died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128122086/amelia-ann-gritton

    Children:
    1. Sarah Ann Gritton was born on 16 May 1852 in Indiana; died on 3 Aug 1941 in Farrington Township, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1941 in Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, Jefferson County, Illinois.
    2. Margaret J. Gritton was born in 1853 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 1 Feb 1892 in Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.
    3. Mary Emily Gritton was born on 6 Nov 1858 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Aug 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Hannah Matilda Gritton was born on 2 Mar 1862 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Nov 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. Rachel Mae Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1951; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. John D. Gritton was born about 1866 in Illinois.
    7. Luna B. Gritton was born about 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
    8. Kate Gritton was born on 21 Nov 1870 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1933 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 1933 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    9. Ella Mae Gritton was born on 30 Oct 1876 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1961; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.


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