Stout Goodnight
Abt 1869 -1. Stout Goodnight was born about 1869 in Missouri (son of Abraham Goodnight and Susan Riley).
2. Abraham Goodnight was born on 10 Mar 1826 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 18 May 1911 in Union Township, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Union, Monroe County, Missouri
- Census: 1870, Union, Monroe County, Missouri
Notes:
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1911/1911_00021858.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16333143/abraham-goodnightAbraham married Susan Riley on 11 Jun 1849 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Susan (daughter of Bryant Riley and Rebecca Gritton) was born on 24 May 1829 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 24 May 1896 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Susan Riley was born on 24 May 1829 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of Bryant Riley and Rebecca Gritton); died on 24 May 1896 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16450826/susan-goodnightChildren:
- John B. Goodnight was born about 1851 in Missouri.
- William Thomas Goodnight was born on 10 Oct 1852 in Kentucky; died on 15 Jun 1942 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Jun 1942 in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
- Nina Nancy Rebecca Goodnight was born on 4 Feb 1855 in Missouri; died on 21 Sep 1929 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Sep 1929 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- Margaret Ann Goodnight was born on 27 Sep 1856 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 24 Apr 1941 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Apr 1941 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- Kenton L. Goodnight was born on 24 Sep 1860 in Missouri; died on 23 May 1927 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 25 May 1927 in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
- Mattie Sterling Goodnight was born on 7 Mar 1863 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 21 Sep 1933 in Union Township, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Sep 1933 in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- Joseph A. Goodnight was born on 30 Oct 1867 in Missouri; died on 28 Mar 1880; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- 1. Stout Goodnight was born about 1869 in Missouri.
Generation: 3
6. Bryant Riley was born on 3 Feb 1805 in Virginia; died on 29 Nov 1863 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1860, Union, Monroe County, Missouri
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33293711/briant-rileyBryant married Rebecca Gritton on 2 Feb 1828 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Rebecca (daughter of William Gritton and Jenny Jane Lipsey) was born on 2 Nov 1810 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Dec 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Rebecca Gritton was born on 2 Nov 1810 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of William Gritton and Jenny Jane Lipsey); died on 6 Dec 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33293721/rebecca-rileyChildren:
- America Riley was born on 25 Dec 1827 in Kentucky; died on 8 Jul 1887; was buried in Swindell Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- 3. Susan Riley was born on 24 May 1829 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 24 May 1896 in Mercer County, Kentucky; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- Lucy Riley was born about 1841 in Kentucky.
- Nancy Riley was born about 1843 in Kentucky.
- Balis Riley was born about 1845 in Kentucky.
- Martha Riley was born on 10 Feb 1847 in Kentucky; died on 16 Mar 1886; was buried in Swindell Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- Elizabeth Riley was born about 1850 in Kentucky.
- Eliza A. Riley was born about 1853 in Kentucky.
Generation: 4
14. William Gritton was born in 1782 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of John Gritton and Elizabeth Hoagland); died in 1823 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Notes:
In the 1820 US census, Mercer County, Kentucky, 7 August 1820. William Gritten's household had 10 persons, 8 of which were under the age of 16, and two of which were over the age of 25.
4 free white males under age 10. 2 free white fremailes under age 10. 2 free white females aged 10-15. Only one person engaged in agriculture.William married Jenny Jane Lipsey on 27 Jan 1804 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Jenny was born about 1782. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Jenny Jane Lipsey was born about 1782. Notes:
In the 1830 US census, Shaker, Mercer County, Kentucky.Jane Gritton is listed as head of household with a total of 7 persons. 1 female aged 40-49 with 6 persons under the age of 20.
1 free white male under age 5. 1 free white male age 10-14. 1 free white male age 15-19. 2 free white females age 5-9. 1 free white female age 10-14.
This would appear to be the family of William and Jenny Jane (Lipsey) Gritton. William died in 1823 leaving Jenny with a large family of young children.Children:
- Elizabeth Gritton was born about 1804 in Kentucky; died before 1880.
- Nancy Gritton was born on 14 Mar 1807 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Mar 1850 in Harrison County, Indiana; was buried in Sappenfield Family Cemetery, Bradford, Harrison County, Indiana.
- 7. Rebecca Gritton was born on 2 Nov 1810 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Dec 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
- Hamilton Gritton was born about 1809.
- Hogeland Gritton was born about 1811.
- Firman Gritton was born about 1814.
- John J. Gritton was born about 1811.
- Margaret Gritton was born about 1820 in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Mary Gritton was born on 25 Oct 1820.
- Milliann Jane Gritton was born about 1823 in Mercer County, Kentucky.