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Male 1923 - 2014  (90 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Donald Brandon was born on 26 Sep 1923 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas (son of Howard Taylor Brandon and Mattie Marie Gritton); died on 15 Jan 2014 in Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas; was buried in CedarVale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas.

    Notes:

    James "Don" Brandon, 90, of Hot Springs Village died on Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Don was born September 26, 1923 to the late Howard and Mattie Gritton Brandon in Augusta, Kansas.
    Don served in both the United States Navy and Coast Guard. He was a master pilot flying jets, helicopters, seaplanes and even gliders, both private and commercial. His flying skills have allowed many unforgettable adventures for him and his family.
    Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Howard T. Jr and Robert Brandon. He is survived by his loving wife of Sixty-Three years; one son and daughter-in-law of Tulsa, OK; two daughters and sons-in-law of OK; and four grandchildren.
    Funeral Services were held at Good Samaritan Chapel on Saturday, Jan 18, 2014, Pastor Jim Burns officiated, Burial followed at CedarVale Cemetery.
    In Lieu of flowers, you may make donations in his honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, New York, 10163-4777.
    Arrangements were entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123593324/james-donald-brandon


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Howard Taylor Brandon was born on 19 Jul 1896 in McDonough County, Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1966 in Hancock County, Illinois; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War I. 475th Aero Squadron, Company 7, 163rd DB.
    • Census: 1930, Rock Creek, Hancock County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Services Held Tuesday For Howard T. Brandon
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Fisher funeral home in Dallas City, for Howard Taylor Brandon, 70, of Niota, who died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1966, at the Veterans Administration hospital, Iowa City, Ia., where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been in failing health for 12 years.
    Miss Mary Hutson, lay pastor of the Nauvoo Presbyterian church, officiated, and burial was in the Industry, Ill. cemetery.
    Anita Gerhadt, organist, accompanied Connie Ferrill and Shirley Ferrill, who sang "In the Garden" and "Wonderful Place."
    Pallbearers were Joh, Melvin, Jack and Glen Rea, Richard Brandon and William Boyer.
    Mr. Brandon, son of William H. and Jessie Taylor Brandon, was born in McDonough county, Ill., on July 19, 1896. He was a veteran of World War I, serving as a private in the 475th Aero Squadron, Company 7, 163rd DB. He entered the service Aug. 13, 1917, at Billings, Mont., and received his discharge at Des Moines, Ia., on Dec. 27, 1918.
    He was a machine operator by trade. He was married in June 1919, at Madison, Mo., to Mattie Gritton, who died in 1931.
    He is survived by the following children: Robert; James, Midwest City, Okla; Howard Jr., New York City, N.Y.: Brady, Houston, Tex.; Pfc. Connie, U.W. Army, Ft. Hood, Tex.; Gary, Galesburg, Ill.; and Mrs. Joyce Zahn, Chicago; two brothers, Earl Brandon of Ferris, Ill, and Valasco Brandon, Dallas City; two sisters, Mrs. Forrest Greeling, Macomb, Ill., and Mrs. Helen Rea, Niota; and nine grandchildren.
    The Dallas City Enterprise, Dallas City, Illinois. Thursday, 24 November 1966.


    Name:
    son of William Harrison Brandon and Jessie L. Taylor

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167643716/howard-taylor-brandon

    Howard married Mattie Marie Gritton on 16 Oct 1919 in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri. Mattie (daughter of Charles L. Gritton and Georgia Ann Dry) was born on 13 May 1897 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 1931 in Keokuk Township, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mattie Marie Gritton was born on 13 May 1897 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri (daughter of Charles L. Gritton and Georgia Ann Dry); died on 12 Sep 1931 in Keokuk Township, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167643770/mattie-marie-brandon

    Children:
    1. 1. James Donald Brandon was born on 26 Sep 1923 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas; died on 15 Jan 2014 in Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas; was buried in CedarVale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Saline County, Arkansas.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Charles L. Gritton was born on 28 Jul 1855 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Merritt Gritton and Sallie Ann Riley); died on 13 Oct 1912 in Union Township, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Oct 1912 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Union, Monroe County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Charles Gritton Dead.
    Chas. Gritton, aged 57 years, two months and 15 days, died at his home near Tulip Saturday, October 12th and was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place October 14th. Mr. Gritton had been in poor health for some time and the end was not unexpected. He was a good man and a fine neighbor and his loss will be keenly felt by his neighbors and his large circle of friends. The family have our sincere sympathy in their great loss.
    Centralia Fireside Guard, Centralia, Missouri. Friday, 18 October 1912.


    Birth:
    Find a Grave gives birth date as 18 July 1855, but his death certificate reads 28 July 1855, Mercer County, KY.

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate

    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1912/1912_00033726.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20379784/charles-l-gritton

    Charles married Georgia Ann Dry in 1875. Georgia (daughter of James Elmore Dry and Mary Brown) was born on 21 Apr 1857 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 24 Jul 1940 in Centralia, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Georgia Ann Dry was born on 21 Apr 1857 in Monroe County, Missouri (daughter of James Elmore Dry and Mary Brown); died on 24 Jul 1940 in Centralia, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Mrs. Charles Gritton Died Wednesday
    Mrs. Charles Gritton, life-long resident of this community, died Wednesday morning, July 24, at 6:40 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Larry McBride of north of Centralia, after a few days' illness. She was 83 years of age.
    Mr. Gritton was born Georgie Dry in Monroe County, north of Centralia, April 21, 1846, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. She was married to Charles Gritton, who preceded her in death by several years.
    Surviving relatives are three sons and four daughter and they are Finn Gritton of Oklahoma, Mrs. Tom Akers of Long Beach, Calif., Earl Gritton of Centralia, Frank Gritton of Madison, Mrs. Larry McBride, Mrs. Ernest Ball, and Mrs. Homer Alexander of north of Centralia. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. I.G. Noel of Centralia and Mrs. Aaron Hulen of Slater.
    Mrs. Gritton was a member of the church at Tulip and was known by her many friends as a fine Christian mother.
    Funeral rites will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 at Tulip Church by Elder Egan Herndon. Burial will be made in the city cemetery.
    Centralia Fireside Guard, Centralia, Missouri. Friday, 26 July 1940.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1940/1940_00024401.PDF

    Most of Centralia is in Boone County but part of it is in Audrain County, Missouri.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20379804/georgia-ann-gritton

    Children:
    1. Earl Simpson Gritton was born on 14 May 1880 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 21 Feb 1957 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Feb 1967 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    2. Stella Susan Gritton was born on 26 Jun 1885 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 11 Nov 1943 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 16 Nov 1943 in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana.
    3. Laura Essie Gritton was born in Jul 1887 in Missouri; died on 3 Apr 1960 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 5 Apr 1960 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    4. Charles Franklin Gritton was born on 6 Oct 1890 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 29 Sep 1955 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Oct 1955 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    5. Minnie Jewel Gritton was born on 10 Feb 1894 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1976 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    6. 3. Mattie Marie Gritton was born on 13 May 1897 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 1931 in Keokuk Township, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois.
    7. Sallie Gladys Gritton was born on 18 Sep 1899 in Missouri; died on 6 Feb 1988 in Centralia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    8. Roy T. Gritton was born on 21 Dec 1882; died on 18 Aug 1887; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    9. Rosa Bell Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1875 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 7 Sep 1930 in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Merritt Gritton was born on 8 Jan 1828 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 22 May 1872 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Middle Grove, Monroe County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Mercer County, Missouri
    • Census: 1860, Union, Monroe County, Missouri
    • Census: 1870, Union, Monroe County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Several researchers give Merritt's parents as William Gritton and Jane Lipsey. However, William Gritton (husband of Jane Lipsey) died in 1823, and there is no record of a second marriage for her. And those same researchers give Merrit's birth date as 8 Jan 1828. There is obviously a problem with those dates.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84612428/merrit-m_-gritton

    Merritt married Sallie Ann Riley on 21 May 1847 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Sallie (daughter of Balis Riley and Elizabeth Phillips) was born on 15 Apr 1830 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 30 Mar 1906 in Monroe County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Middle Grove, Monroe County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Sallie Ann Riley was born on 15 Apr 1830 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of Balis Riley and Elizabeth Phillips); died on 30 Mar 1906 in Monroe County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Middle Grove, Monroe County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Note from Find a Grave:
    Sallie (Sarah) Ann Riley is the daughter of Balis Riley and Elizabeth R. Phillips. She married Merrit M. Gritton 21 May 1847 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Between 1855 and 1857 Sallie, Merrit and children Elizabeth Jane, George William, James, Susan Mary and Charles L. moved to Monroe County, Missouri. Four more children born in Missouri were John McGee, Louella, Thomas E. and Adelia Alice.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84612482/sallie-ann-gritton

    Location: Section 1, Township 53N, Range 12W.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Jane Gritton was born on 20 Apr 1846 in Kentucky; died on 22 Oct 1930 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 24 Oct 1930 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    2. George W. Gritton was born on 20 Oct 1849 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1933 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Sep 1933 in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
    3. James Gritton was born on 28 Oct 1851 in Kentucky; died on 30 Jan 1918 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    4. Susan M. Gritton was born on 28 Sep 1853 in Kentucky; died on 31 Jul 1886; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Holliday, Monroe County, Missouri.
    5. 6. Charles L. Gritton was born on 28 Jul 1855 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 13 Oct 1912 in Union Township, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Oct 1912 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    6. John McGee Gritton was born on 7 Aug 1857 in Monroe County, Kentucky; died on 6 May 1922; was buried on 7 May 1933 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Paris, Monroe County, Missouri.
    7. Lou Eller Gritton was born on 28 Jul 1858 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 15 May 1925 in Union, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 17 May 1925 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    8. Thomas E. Gritton was born on 24 Dec 1862 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 3 May 1946 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 5 May 1946 in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
    9. Odelia Gritton was born on 20 Jan 1870 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 15 Feb 1941 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.

  3. 14.  James Elmore Dry was born on 21 Jul 1821 in Allen County, Kentucky; died on 9 Jun 1865; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33293206/james-elmore-dry

    James married Mary Brown on 18 Jan 1846 in Monroe County, Missouri. Mary (daughter of William C. Brown and Elizabeth Gritton) was born on 25 Oct 1826 in Kentucky; died on 30 Oct 1912 in Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Mary Brown was born on 25 Oct 1826 in Kentucky (daughter of William C. Brown and Elizabeth Gritton); died on 30 Oct 1912 in Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Union, Monroe County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Named as heir in the probate for William C. Brown. January 1889. Monroe County, Missouri.
    Listed as Mary Trussell, wife of Pendleton Trussell, living in Monroe County, Missouir in January 1889.

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1912/1912_00036897.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50276740/mary-e_-dry_trussell

    Section 4

    Children:
    1. Arthur Simpson Dry was born on 14 Feb 1847 in Missouri; died on 4 Apr 1924 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Apr 1924 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    2. Amanda Hill Dry was born on 19 Dec 1849 in Missouri; died on 19 Apr 1936; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    3. Martha Susan Dry was born on 13 Jun 1854 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 16 Sep 1944 in Slater, Saline County, Missouri; was buried on 19 Sep 1944 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    4. 7. Georgia Ann Dry was born on 21 Apr 1857 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 24 Jul 1940 in Centralia, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    5. Laura Elenore Dry was born on 25 Dec 1864 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 26 Aug 1940 in Centralia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried on 29 Aug 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.


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