Grace Gritton
1897 -
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Grace Gritton was born on 13 Feb 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of John Riley Gritton and Sarah E. Brown). Notes:
US Social Security Applications and Cliams Index gives Grace Gritton Winder, b.13 Nov 1897, Danville, Illinois. Father: John Gritton. Mother: Sarah Brown.
Grace married John Este Winder on 4 Dec 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. John was born about 1892 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. 
John Riley Gritton was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Illinois (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Catherine Cline); died on 15 Oct 1914; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, wagon driver
- Census: 1870, Brount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Residence: 1914, 110 West Third Street, South Danville, Vermilion 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.
1900 US Census, South Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. John R. Gritton, age 37; Sarah Gritton, age 36; Elvin J. Gritton, age 14; Earnest Gritton, age 12; Bessie Gritton, age 10; Rossie Gritton, age 8; and Gratia Gritton, age 2.
1910 US census, Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois. John R. Gritten, age 48; Lena Gritten, age 50 [Lena McFarland], Elvin Gritten, age 25; Ross Gritten, age 13; Grace Gritten, age 13; and [Andrew] Nelson McFarland, age 13 (step-son).
News paper article. Family is unfortunate. John Gritton, living west of town has numerous afflictions. John Gritton, who resides west of Danville, is certainly having his full share of troubles. His wife died a little over a year ago and a few months afterward he suffered heavy loss by fire. Last week his eldest daughter, age 13, who was so much help in keeping house and caring for smaller children in the family died from the effects of typhoid fever. Although quite young, Bessie succeeded in keeping the family together and at the same time attended school. Besides the father, she leaves a little sister and three younger brothers, Homer friends extend the family profound sympathy.
Homer Enterprise.
South Danville.
Ravages of tuberculosis after illness of long time.
Suffering nearly two years with consumption, John R. Gritton, well known resident of South Danville, died at his home 110 West Third street at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1914.
Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township Jan. 2, 1861, being 53 years of age at his death. He was reared on a farm and for many years was a farmer, coming to this city several years ago. He gradually became unable to work regularly, each year brining him gradually nearer the time when he was entirely too weak to perform any kind of work, this being about two years ago.
His wife died several years ago following a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ross and a daughter, Miss Grace Gritton.
The funeral will be held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Gritton funeral
The funeral of the Late John R. Gritton was held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Deceased formerly a resident of Blount township. There was a large attendance of friends. Burial was in the Johnson cemetery.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
John R. Gritton Died Thursday
South Danville Man Succumbed To Ravages of Tuberculosis After Illness of Long Time.
Suffering nearly two years with consumption, John S. Gritton, well known resident of South Danville, died at his home 110 West Third street at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1914.
Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township Jan 2, 1861, being 53 years of age at his death. He was reared on a farm and for many years was a farmer, coming to this city several years ago. He gradually became unable to work regularly, each year bringing him gradually nearer the time when he was entirely too weak to perform any kind of work, this being about two years ago.
His wife died several years ago following a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ross and a daughter, Miss Grace Gritton.
The funeral will be held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publication information available.
LKH note: typo in obituary's first sentence with "S" as his middle initial. Should be "R".
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137423241/john-riley-grittonJohn married Sarah E. Brown on 26 Mar 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah was born in Apr 1864 in Ohio County, Indiana; died on 8 Aug 1902; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Sarah E. Brown was born in Apr 1864 in Ohio County, Indiana; died on 8 Aug 1902; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Name:
daughter of James H. Brown and Margaret R. Linville
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137423338/sarah-e-grittonChildren:
- Elvin J. Gritton was born in Jan 1886 in Illinois; died in 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ernest Leslie Gritton was born on 29 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1970 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
- Bessie May Gritton was born on 24 Mar 1890 in Illinois; died on 5 Oct 1903; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ross Gritton was born on 24 Mar 1892 in Illinois.
- 1. Grace Gritton was born on 13 Feb 1897 in Vermilion County, 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:
- 2. 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.
- 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.
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:
- 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.