Levi William Howard
1878 - 1966 (88 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Levi William Howard was born on 26 Jan 1878 in Champaign County, Illinois (son of Robert Howard and Ruth Elizabeth Bloomfield); died on 26 Jul 1966 in Kankakee County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: mananger of restaurant
- Census: 1920, Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois
2. Robert Howard was born about 1856 in Illinois; died before 1892. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Davis, Van Buren County, Arkansas
Robert married Ruth Elizabeth Bloomfield. Ruth (daughter of Levi Bloomfield and Susan Melvina Gritton) was born on 14 Oct 1854 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 Oct 1926 in Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1926 in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Ruth Elizabeth Bloomfield was born on 14 Oct 1854 in Champaign County, Illinois (daughter of Levi Bloomfield and Susan Melvina Gritton); died on 28 Oct 1926 in Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1926 in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: at home
- Census: 1900, Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57473398/ruth-elizabeth-williams
Section 10, Lot 24A.Children:
- 1. Levi William Howard was born on 26 Jan 1878 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 26 Jul 1966 in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- Thomas J. Howard was born on 29 Dec 1880 in Faulkner County, Arkansas; died on 24 Oct 1950; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
6. Levi Bloomfield was born on 28 Jan 1828 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1894 in Cleburne County, Arkansas; was buried in burial details unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1860, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1870, Harwood, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Cadron, Van Buren County, Arkansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167314305/levi-bloomfieldLevi married Susan Melvina Gritton on 29 Dec 1849 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Susan (daughter of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims) was born in 1832 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 21 May 1911 in Cleburne County, Arkansas; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Susan Melvina Gritton was born in 1832 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims); died on 21 May 1911 in Cleburne County, Arkansas; was buried in burial details unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Cadron, Cleburne County, Arkansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167316953/susan-melvina-bloomfieldNotes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstract, Vermilion County, Illinois 1826-1852. Page 7.Signing for Levi is David Bloomfield. Signing for Susan is Andrew J. Rutledge.Children:
- Sarah Jane Bloomfield was born on 3 Jul 1850 in Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1926 in Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Mar 1926 in Prater Cemetery, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana.
- 3. Ruth Elizabeth Bloomfield was born on 14 Oct 1854 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 Oct 1926 in Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1926 in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Luther Bloomfield was born about 1851 in Illinois.
- Reuben Bloomfield was born on 5 Feb 1856 in Illinois; died on 16 May 1928 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa; was buried on 18 May 1928 in Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa.
- David Bloomfield was born on 7 Sep 1857 in Illinois; died on 1 May 1926 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa.
- Willard Bloomfield was born about 1856 in Illinois.
- Susan A. Bloomfield was born about 1862 in Illinois.
- Nancy Ellen Bloomfield was born on 2 Apr 1863 in Illinois; died on 4 Dec 1949 in San Bernardino County, California.
- Cassandra Bloomfield was born on 28 Dec 1864 in Illinois; died on 21 May 1952 in San Bernardino County, California; was buried in Big Pine Cemetery, Big Pine, Inyo County, California.
- Mary Belle Bloomfield was born in 28 JUL1869 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1932 in Merced County, California; was buried in Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced County, California.
- Cerina Bell Bloomfield was born in 1870 in Illinois; died in 1956 in Iowa; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa.
- Daniel Wesley Bloomfield was born in May 1872 in Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 1939 in Hemet, Riverside County, California; was buried in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, San Jacinto, Riverside County, California.
- Henry Harrison Bloomfield was born in Apr 1872 in Illinois; died before 1905.
- Martha Bloomfield was born on 27 Nov 1874 in Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1962; was buried in Fairbanks Cemetery, Fairbanks, Van Buren County, Arkansas.
Generation: 4
14. 
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 Mary Sims on 8 Oct 1823 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Mary was born about 1805. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Mary Sims was born about 1805. Children:
- Sarah Ann Gritton was born on 15 Sep 1823 in Kentucky; died on 24 Mar 1892; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- William Wesley Gritton was born on 10 Oct 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 29 Mar 1884; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Mary Elizabeth Gritton was born in Mar 1828 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 12 Mar 1902 in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.
- Nancy E. Gritton was born in 1828 in Kentucky; died in Apr 1895 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried in Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska.
- 7. Susan Melvina Gritton was born in 1832 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 21 May 1911 in Cleburne County, Arkansas; was buried in burial details unknown.
- Isabelle J. Gritton was born on 1 May 1833 in Kentucky; died on 1 Oct 1840 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.