Edith Lucille Gritton
1910 - 1921 (11 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Edith Lucille Gritton was born on 10 Jan 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Lewis Adolphus Gritton and Ethel Alice Hall); died on 10 Jun 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Jun 1921 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: student
Notes:
Edith L. Gritton
Edith Lucille Gritton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gritton, 9 North Jefferson street, South Side, died at the home of the parents, Friday morning at 6:05 o'clock. Her death was due to heart trouble, with which she had been afflicted for several weeks.
The little girl was born Aug. 1, 1910, in the house in which her death occurred, and was the second of the three daughters of Louis and Ethel Hall Gritton. She attended the Grant school, and was a favorite among her schoolmates and her teachers. The parents and two sisters, Helen and Esther Gritton, survive her. Henry J. Hall, pioneer justice of the peace, of Danville, is the grandfather of the little child.
Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Sheldon Harris, pastor of the South Side Congregational church, will have charge of the services, and the burial will in Springhill cemetery.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Clark (Near Homer).
Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges and daughter Grace of Fairmount and Edith Gritton of Danville took supper Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Yeazel.
The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Saturday, 26 August 1916, page 3.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138871734/edith-l_-gritton
2. 
Lewis Adolphus Gritton was born on 29 Jul 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois (son of John Franklin Gritton and Sarah Catherine Cline); died on 23 Aug 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; 11 N. Washington. Owned home. His parents, John & Sarah, rented and lived upstairs.
- Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; 9 N. Jefferson, owned home
- Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
1910 US census, enumerated 18 April 1910
Danville, War 2, Vermilion County, Illinois
11 North Washington Street
Lewis A. Gritton, age 30, motorman on street railway
Ethel, age 26
Hester, age 5
His parents, John and Sarah Gritton, live upstairs
1920 US census, enumerated 5 January 1920
Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois
9 North Jefferson Street
Lewis Gritton, age 40, motorman on street car
Ethel, age 38
Hester, ag 14, attended school
Edith, age 9, attended school
Helen, age 6, attended school
next door to his parents, John and Sarah Gritton
1930 US census, enumerated 8 April 1930
Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois
31 North Main Street
Lewis Gritton, age 48, operator on electric railroad
Ethel, age 47
Helen, age 17
owned home, valued at $2500
They have a radio
1940 US census, enumerated 2 April 1940
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
115 South Gilbert Street
Lewis A. Gritton, age 60, not employed
Ethel, age 58
own home, value $4000
Lewis is noted to be in hospital
1950 US census, enumberated 10 April 1950
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
129 South Gilbert Street
Lewis A. Gritton, age 70
Ethel A., age 68
Word was received by Mrs. Hester Wood, of the death of her father, Mr. Lewis A. Gritton, 86, in Danville, Ill. on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Wood is employed by Brown's Marina and she left immediately for Danville to complete arrangements for the funeral. Mrs. Wood's mother, died in 1959.
The Peninsular News, Marblehead, Ohio. Friday, 24 August 1962.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513375/lewis-adolphus-grittonLewis married Ethel Alice Hall. Ethel (daughter of Henry James Hall and Maria Collison) was born on 12 Jul 1881 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Aug 1959; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Ethel Alice Hall was born on 12 Jul 1881 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Henry James Hall and Maria Collison); died on 16 Aug 1959; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513303/ethel-alice-grittonChildren:
- Hester Gritton was born on 27 Apr 1905 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 1998 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Mansfield Memorial Park, Ontario, Richland County, Ohio.
- 1. Edith Lucille Gritton was born on 10 Jan 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Jun 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Jun 1921 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Helen Gritton was born on 21 Jan 1913 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Aug 1983.
Generation: 3
4. 
John Franklin Gritton was born on 6 Jul 1842 in Illinois (son of Milo B. Gritton and Jane S. Burton); died on 1 Jul 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; 11 1/2 N. Washington, rented upstairs son Lewis Gritton's household
- Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; 11 N. Jefferson, rented house next door to son Lewis Gritton's household
Notes:
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.
LKH note:
Have not yet found any record that John Gritten served in the army.
1870 US census, enumerated 16 August 1870
Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
John F. Gritton, age 28, farm laborer
Sarah Gritton, age 27, keeping house
Catharine Cline, ag 78, at home
Not far away are the households of William Gritton, age 44, and of John R. Gritton, age 62. John R. Gritton was the father of the late Jesse Gritton, Sarah's first husband, and in his household are Jesse and Sarah's two sons, John age 8 and Charles age 6.
1870 US agricultural census:
John F. Gritton
Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Improved land - 10 acres
Unimproved land - 200 acres
Horses - 2
Milch cows - 1
Other cattle - 1
Swine - 2
Value of livestock #335
Winter wheat - 33 bushels
Indian corn - 150 bushels
Estimated value of all farm production - $108
1880 US census, enumerated 20 June 1880
Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
John F. Gritton, age 36, farmer
Catharine, age 35, keeping house
Cora B., age 10, at home
Lewis A., age 10 months, at home
Benjamin Milliner, age 22, boarder, farm laborer.
Cora is listed as can not read or write.
1910 US census, enumerated 18 April 1910
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
112 North Washington Street
John F. Gritton, age 66, laborer in grain mill
Sarah, age 65
Next door is the household of their son, Lewis A. Gritton, age 30.
1920 US census, enumerated 5 January 1920
Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois
1920 N. Jefferson Street
John F. Gritton, age 77
Sarah K., age 76
They live next door to the household of their son Lewis Gritton who is a motorman for the street car.
John F. Gritton was the first appointed postmaster in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois He served from 21 March 1894 until 30 Jun 1898. National Archives, Record of Appointment of Postmasters. Vermilion County, Illinois, v.87, page 609.
Aged couple given a pleasant surprise
Mr. and Mrs. John Gritton were reminded Sunday of golden wedding anniversary.
(Special to the Morning Press)
Fairmount, Ill., Aug. 14 - Mr. and Mrs. John Gritton were given a very pleasant surprise last Sunday afternoon at their home in Jefferson street, south side, by the children and grandchildren coming in to help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and all enjoyed a most delightful time. About thirty enjoyed this event. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gritton, of Odell, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hedges, of Chrisman, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Yeazel, of Homer, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hedges, Jamaica, and Mrs. Lula Dinnick and daughter, of Bloomington, Ill, from Danville were: Mr. and Mrs. Lew Gritton and family and Miss Wilma Hall, of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Wisler and daughter, Mrs. Berry and Ernest Gritton. Mr. Gritton was 7y the 6th of July and Mrs. Gritton was 75 the 5th of June. Both are enjoying good health and their many friends and relatives wish for them the best of life's blessings the remaining years of life. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gritton were born in Illinois and are among one of the many prominent pioneer families of this county.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Allison-Gritton-Casat Reunion.
One of the most pleasant and largest family reunions held in this dity this season was that of the Allison, Gritton and Cosat families, held at Lincoln park Sunday Sept. 2 when 100 or more were present. Owing to the inclement weather the crowd was not as large as it would have been if the rain had not kept many away who would otherwise have been present and who missed a most enjoyable day. Out of town guests were: Marion Shumate and wife of Conway, Ark., which is the first visit here of Mr. Shumate in 30 years, he being a former resident of Blount township, also George Gritton and family of Spencer, Ind. Found state were represented namely: Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas and Iowa.
Everybody had a good time and were glad that they were present all agreeing on holding the reunion of 1924 on the first Sunday in September at Lincoln park, in this city.
The same officers of last year were re-elected with C. W. Cosat as president; and Oakie Allison, secretary.
John Gritton and wife, ages 82 and 81 respectively were the oldest guests present. They are residents of Danville and live on the South Side.
Rev. Norton and Rev. H.O. Wilson, each gave interesting talks. A find dinner was the feature of the day and during the afternoon, ices and cakes were served, making up a most pleasant day for all.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Gritton family holds reunion.
The first annual reunion of the Gritton family, descendants of early settlers of Vermilion County, was held Sunday at Lincoln park and was well attended by representatives from far and near. A fine dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour by nearly 200 members. Mac Lee, of San Francisco, who came the farthest distance to attend the reunion, has been absent from this county almost 30 years. Uncle John Gritton, of the South Side, was the oldest member of the family present. He is almost 90. The afternoon was spent in renewing old ties. The members looked forward with pleasurable anticipations to the reunion to be held at the same place some time in August, 1921.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
J.F. Gritton pioneer dies at age of 84.
Farmer and Danville merchange dies in South Danville home.
John Franklin Gritton, retired farmer and former owner of feed yards, and who would have been 84 years old had he lived five days more, died at his home, 11 North Jefferson street, South Danville at 1:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Gritton was a lifelong resident of Vermilion county and since coming to Danville a quarter of a century ago has made his home in South Town.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence.
Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township, July 6, 1842, the son of pioneer stock and one of three children, a brother M.L. Gritton, who formerly lived in South Danville, and a sister, Mrs. Belle Hensley, preceding him in death. During Mr. Gritton's life he resided near Fairmount on a farm and 25 years ago moved to Danville where he owned feed yards, first on walnut street and later on Hazel street, part of the time, operating both places. He retired 15 years ago.
He was married to Miss Sarah K. Cline on Aug. 9, 1869, and to this union five children were born, two of whom, Mrs. George Hedges of Fairmount and Lewis A. Gritton, a motorman on the Ridgefarm-Georgetown line, survive. Two sons, Franklin M. and Everett M. Gritton died when they were 7 and 5 years old, when they were given an overdose of medicine by mistake. The two brothers were buried in the same casket. A daughter, Grace May, died in infancy. Besides the son and daughter, Mr. Gritton is survived by the widow, Mrs. Sarah Gritton.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
John F. Gritton, pioneer, is dead.
Well-known resident of South Danville succumbs to paralysis.
John F. Gritton, 82, died at his home, 11 North Jefferson street, South Side, Tuesday afternoon. He was stricken with paralysis Monday, June 23, the entire right side being affected. Death, which came at 1:40 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, had been expected for several days.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, and the interment will be in the family lot at Springhill cemetery.
John Franklin Gritton was born in Blount township, northwest of Danville, July 6, 1842 and came of pioneer stock. His father died when he was eight years of age and much of the work of keeping the family fell upon his shoulders. His mother died a few years later, leaving him largely dependent on his own resources.
Aug. 9, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah K. Cline, who survives. To this union, five children were born, two, Mrs. George Hedges and Lewis A. Gritton, a motorman on the interurban railway between this city and Ridgefarm surviving.
Mr. Gritton about 1882, became a tenant on the farm of Dr. H. W. Morehouse, of this city, near the town of Jamaica and after remaining there for nine years removed to the Will Carrigan farm about a mile distant, where he remained for eight years. Then he retired and removed to this city.
Danville Commercial News Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No date available.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513334/john-franklin-grittonJohn married Sarah Catherine Cline on 9 Aug 1869 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. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom. This was Sarah's second marriage.Children:
- Cora Belle Gritton was born on 28 Aug 1870 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 1961 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Franklin M. Gritton was born on 26 Jan 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Everett M. Gritton was born on 6 Oct 1876 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 2. Lewis Adolphus Gritton was born on 29 Jul 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Aug 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Grace M. Gritton was born on 12 Aug 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Dec 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
6. 
Henry James Hall was born on 21 Oct 1842 in England; died on 23 Mar 1926 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Mar 1926 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: justice of the peace
- Census: 1880, South Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37782441/henry-j_-hallHenry married Maria Collison on 19 Jul 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Maria was born on 10 Aug 1855 in Waynetown, Montgomery County, Indiana; died on 13 Oct 1939 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Oct 1939 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. 
Maria Collison was born on 10 Aug 1855 in Waynetown, Montgomery County, Indiana; died on 13 Oct 1939 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Oct 1939 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: at home
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37782431/maria-hallChildren:
- 3. Ethel Alice Hall was born on 12 Jul 1881 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Aug 1959; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- William Hall was born in Jul 1883 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1902; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Oppie Hall was born on 13 Dec 1884 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Aug 1967; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- David Ennis Hall was born on 24 Sep 1886 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 1944 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Eldred Hall was born on 25 Aug 1888 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1968; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Henry Hall was born on 23 Jul 1892 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1980; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
8. 
Milo 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_-grittonMilo 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]
9. 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:
- Belinsey Belle Gritton was born about 1834 in Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 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.
- 4. 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.
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.