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Bertha Hosler Gritton

Female 1888 - 1939  (51 years)


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  1. 1.  Bertha Hosler Gritton was born on 17 May 1888 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of Thomas Ralston Gritton and Minerva Amanda Bunton); died on 9 Oct 1939 in Boyle County, Kentucky; was buried on 12 Oct 1939 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housekeeper

    Notes:

    Death Comes To Mrs. F.D. Royce
    Beloved Danville Church Woman Died At 2;15 o'Clock This Morning.
    Many Danville People were grieved today when it became known that Mrs. Bertha Gritton Royce had died at 1:15 o'clock this morning at her home on the Shakertown pike about three miles from Danville.
    Mrs. Royce, one of Danville's best known women, had been in failing health for several months. Although her death was not unexpected, it was received as a distinct shock to this community.
    Mrs. Royce was one of the finest women in Danville's church and home life. A member of the Christian church here, she took an active part in the missionary society and other church affairs. She lived in Boyle county from the past five years, having come here in 1934.
    She was born May 17, 1888, in Mercer county, Ky. Her marriage to Dr. F.D. Royce, prominently known farmer of Boyle county, took place June 15, 1909.
    Mrs. Royce, besides her husband, is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W.E. Chadderdon, of Baton Rouge, La., Mrs. John R. Stock, of Louisville, and Mrs. D.C. Murphy, of Danville; one son, F. David Royce; and three sisters, Mrs. Holman Hogue, of Mercer county; Mrs. H.D. Ransdell, of Lincoln county, and Mrs. Hugh Ison, of Mercer county.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Royce have been set for 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Christian Church. Dr. M.A. hart, the pastor, will have charge of the rites. Burial will be in the Harrodsburg cemetery.
    The Advocate-Messenger, Danville, Kentucky. Tuesday, 10 October 1939.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55693036/bertha-hosler-royce

    Bertha married Frank David Royce in 1909. Frank was born on 23 Jan 1882 in Webberville, Ingham County, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 1957 in Petoskey, Emmett County, Michigan; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Frances Royce was born on 21 Jun 1916 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 21 Jun 1916 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried on 24 Jun 1916 in Evergreen Cemetery, no city, no county, no state.
    2. Virginia Belle Royce was born on 10 Nov 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 10 Apr 1960 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    3. Gladys Marie Royce was born on 21 Aug 1917 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 13 Feb 1998; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
    4. Frank David Royce was born on 27 Sep 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 7 May 2001 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas; was buried in Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Ralston Gritton was born on 28 Mar 1856 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of John Valentine Gritton and Mary Frances Egbert); died on 1 Jan 1936 in Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky; was buried on 3 Jan 1936 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1880, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1900, Mercer County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    Thomas R. Gritton, life resident of Mercer County died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. D. Royce, in Boyle County, at 8:15 on New Year's day. Eight years ago on New Year's Day at 3 o'clock his wife, Minerva, preceded him on that journey from which no traveler returns. His eldest daughter, Mrs. Jack Allin, died last May. He would have been 80 years old had he lived until next March, having been born March 28, 1856. He was one of a family of two boys and six girls only one of whom remains, Mrs. Annie G. Dorna, now living in Toronto, Canada. Among others to mourn his death are four daughters, Mrs. Holman Hogue, Mrs. F. D. Royce, Mrs. H. D. Ransdell, and Mrs. Hugh Ison; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His name is associated with the roll of the Christian Church of Harrodsburg, in which city and surrounding territory he leaves a host of acquaintances and friends. He was ever a friend to one in need and a good neighbor. Funeral services were held at the Harrodsburg Christian Church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. T. Hassell Bowen, pastor, and Rev. M. T. Hart, pastor of the Danville Christian Church, officiating. Burial followed in Spring Hill cemetery. Pal bearers were Curtis and Allen Ransdell, English Bell, Forrest Hogue, Eddie Wright, and Tom Allin.
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    The funeral of Mr. Thomas Gritton, one of the well known and much respected elderly citizens of Mercer County, will be at the Harrodsburg Christian Church at 1 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. Hassell Bowen. Mr. Gritton died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Royce and Dr. Royce, in Boyle County. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Royce, Mrs. Holman Hogue, of near Salvisa; Mrs. Hugh Ison, near Burgin; Mrs. Virgie Ransdell, of Boyle County.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55110697/thomas-ralston-gritton

    Thomas married Minerva Amanda Bunton in 1879. Minerva was born on 12 Mar 1858 in Kentucky; died on 1 Jan 1928 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried on 4 Jan 1928 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Minerva Amanda Bunton was born on 12 Mar 1858 in Kentucky; died on 1 Jan 1928 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried on 4 Jan 1928 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Thomas R. Gritton died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 1st, 1928. She was 69 years of age and had been in bad health for some time. She was a devoted wife and mother and since early childhood had been a faithful worker in the Christian Church. Surviving her are her husband and five daughters, Mrs. Jack Allin, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. Frank Royce, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Holman Hogue, Mrs. H. D. Ransdell and Mrs. Hugh Ison, of Mercer County. Her funeral was conducted by the Rev. T. Hassell Bowen at the Salvisa Church and interment was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Her sons-in- law were the pall-bearers.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55110783/minerva-amanda-gritton

    Children:
    1. Almer L. Gritton was born on 10 Sep 1882 in Kentucky; died on 9 Mar 1885 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    2. Flora Belle Gritton was born on 23 May 1880 in Kentucky; died on 12 May 1935 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    3. Ella Thomas Gritton was born on 17 Aug 1884 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1952 in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried on 4 Nov 1952 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    4. 1. Bertha Hosler Gritton was born on 17 May 1888 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 9 Oct 1939 in Boyle County, Kentucky; was buried on 12 Oct 1939 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    5. Mary Virginia Gritton was born on 4 Jun 1890 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 7 Mar 1973 in Saint Matthews, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    6. Emma Minerva Gritton was born on 22 Jul 1898 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 5 Jul 1974 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried on 8 Jul 1974 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Valentine Gritton was born on 13 Dec 1822 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Aaron Gritton and Elizabeth House); died on 12 Dec 1903 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1870, Mercer County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1880, Salvisa, Mercer County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107557361/john-valentine-gritton

    John married Mary Frances Egbert on 17 Mar 1854 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Mary was born on 20 Aug 1830 in Kentucky; died on 4 Mar 1907; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Frances Egbert was born on 20 Aug 1830 in Kentucky; died on 4 Mar 1907; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46573268/mary-frances-gritton

    Children:
    1. Lorella Katherine Gritton was born on 3 Dec 1852 in Kentucky; died on 21 Jan 1918 in McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried on 23 Jan 1918 in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    2. 2. Thomas Ralston Gritton was born on 28 Mar 1856 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 1 Jan 1936 in Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky; was buried on 3 Jan 1936 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    3. James F. Gritton was born on 15 Mar 1858 in Kentucky; died on 1 Dec 1891; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    4. Elizabeth Gritton was born on 20 Jul 1860 in Kentucky; died on 14 Apr 1881; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    5. Annie C. Gritton was born about 1865 in Kentucky.
    6. Lillian E. Gritton was born on 9 Aug 1867 in Kentucky; died on 7 May 1889; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    7. Laura B. Gritton was born on 8 Feb 1872 in Kentucky; died on 28 Jun 1900 in Salvisa, Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    8. Ada Clara Gritton was born in Jun 1878 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Jul 1924 in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in July 1924 in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Aaron Gritton was born on 23 Jan 1779 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (son of John Gritton and Elizabeth Hoagland); died on 14 Jul 1864; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Mercer County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100101817/aaron-gritton

    Aaron married Elizabeth House on 2 Oct 1809 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Elizabeth was born on 20 Aug 1781 in Pennsylvania; died on 5 Jul 1861; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth House was born on 20 Aug 1781 in Pennsylvania; died on 5 Jul 1861; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100101855/elizabeth-gritton

    Children:
    1. Emily J. Gritton was born on 2 Feb 1812 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 23 Sep 1874 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    2. Delilah Gritton was born on 6 Oct 1812 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 26 Jul 1893 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    3. Rowan L. Gritton was born on 24 May 1814 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 8 Dec 1894 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Salvisa, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    4. Floyd Norman Gritton was born on 19 Mar 1819 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 23 Jan 1901 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    5. 4. John Valentine Gritton was born on 13 Dec 1822 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 12 Dec 1903 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Graveyard, Ebenezer, Mercer County, Kentucky.
    6. Jacob H. Gritton was born on 30 Mar 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 1 Jan 1860 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Cemetery, McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky.


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