Sarah Ann Gritton
1852 - 1941 (89 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Sarah Ann Gritton was born on 16 May 1852 in Indiana (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox); died on 3 Aug 1941 in Farrington Township, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1941 in Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, Jefferson County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: at home
- Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Note from Find a Grave
Sarah Ann Gritton was born 16 May 1852 in Indiana to William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox. She married Milton Lee 31 December 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah divorced Milton in October of 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. The marriage produce seven known children; Luna Belle who married Eli Filmore Martin; Mary F.; Joseph M.; John Wesley who married Mary Jane Smith; Iona S. who married William Dickinson, Milton and Henry E. Sarah second married Jesse Thatcher in Vermillion County, Illinois 25 January 1884. They also apparently divorced. Sarah married James Humble in Vermilion County 15 October 1892. She died in Jefferson County, Illinois 31 August 1941. After her eldest daughter Luna Belle died at the early age of 26, Sarah helped raise her four children.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101025792/sarah-ann-humbleSarah married Peter Milton Lee on 31 Dec 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois, and was divorced in Oct 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Peter (son of Squire Edward Lee and Fannie Sowders) was born on 6 Jun 1851 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Aug 1925 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Aug 1925 in Kankakee State Hospital Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
Children:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 84. Squire Lee, father, and Cym Lee signed for Milton Lee. W. W. Gritton, father, signed for Sarah A. Gritton.- Luna Amelia Belle Lee was born in 1871 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Mar 1897 in Iowa.
- Mary F. Lee was born about 1872 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Joseph Mack Lee was born on 23 Apr 1872 in Newtown, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- John Wesley Lee was born about 1876 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ina S. Lee was born in Nov 1875 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1906; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Milton Lee was born about 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Sarah married James Humble after 1883, and was divorced before 1910. James was born in Jan 1869 in Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1911; was buried in Gordon Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. William Wesley Gritton was born on 10 Oct 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims); died on 29 Mar 1884; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137238832/william-wesley-grittonWilliam married Amelia Ann Cox on 24 Jun 1851 in Johnson County, Indiana. Amelia (daughter of Jonathan Cox and Sarah Ann Peggs) was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Amelia Ann Cox was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana (daughter of Jonathan Cox and Sarah Ann Peggs); died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128122086/amelia-ann-grittonChildren:
- 1. Sarah Ann Gritton was born on 16 May 1852 in Indiana; died on 3 Aug 1941 in Farrington Township, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1941 in Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, Jefferson County, Illinois.
- Margaret J. Gritton was born in 1853 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 1 Feb 1892 in Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- Mary Emily Gritton was born on 6 Nov 1858 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Aug 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Hannah Matilda Gritton was born on 2 Mar 1862 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Nov 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Rachel Mae Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1951; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- John D. Gritton was born about 1866 in Illinois.
- Luna B. Gritton was born about 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Kate Gritton was born on 21 Nov 1870 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1933 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 1933 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ella Mae Gritton was born on 30 Oct 1876 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1961; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. 
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]
5. 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.
- 2. 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.
- 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.
6. Jonathan Cox was born on 20 Feb 1807 in Kentucky; died on 12 Apr 1856 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnsonville Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Pleasant, Johnson County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69868615/jonathan-cox
Notes from Find a Grave. Located near Johnson Cemetery. Also known as Humphrey Cemetery or Stewart Cemetery. Not be confused with Thurman Cemetery. The Johnsonville Cemetery is located about 100 yerds from the road in a thick wooded area.Jonathan married Sarah Ann Peggs on 3 Jul 1830 in Oldham County, Kentucky. Sarah was born in 1808 in Kentucky; died on 13 Jul 1892 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Stump Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Sarah Ann Peggs was born in 1808 in Kentucky; died on 13 Jul 1892 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Stump Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Name:
daughter of Joseph Peggs and Nancy Cunningham
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31203157/sarah-ann-cosatChildren:
- 3. Amelia Ann Cox was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
8. Jesse Gritton was born on 1 Apr 1781 in Virginia (son of John Gritton and Elizabeth Hoagland); died on 16 Feb 1857; was buried in Banta Graveyard, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Notes:
1850 US census, District 1, Mercer County, Kentucky, enumerated 7 August 1850
Jesse Gritton, Farmer, age 67, real estate $1600
Nancy, age 55
1850 US agricultural census Mercer County, Kentucky, enumerated 10 August 1850.
line 11
Jesse Gritton
improved acres – 60
cash value of farm – $1200
value of farming implements - $50
horses - 4
milch cows – 3
sheep – 50
swine – 20
value of livestock - $300
Wheat, bushels of – 50
Indian corn, bushels of – 300
wool, pounds of – 110
peas & beans, bushels of - 6
Irish potatoes, bushels of - 10
sweet potatoes, bushels of – 4
Value of orchard products - $10
butter, pounds of – 100
hay, tons of – 1
value of animals slaughtered $30
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6625034/jesse-grittonJesse married Sarah Brumfield on 23 May 1803. Sarah was born on 17 Jan 1777; died on 20 May 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Sarah Brumfield was born on 17 Jan 1777; died on 20 May 1818. Children:
- 4. Milo B. Gritton was born on 18 May 1804 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 15 Jul 1846 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Elizabeth Gritton was born on 3 Mar 1806 in Kentucky; died before 1880.
- John R. Gritton was born on 20 Jul 1808 in Kentucky; died on 30 May 1894 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- William Gritton was born about 1809 in Kentucky.
- Susan Elizabeth Gritton was born on 1 Dec 1810 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 26 Aug 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Farmers Chapel Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Valentine Gritton was born on 23 Feb 1813 in Kentucky.
- Nancy Gritton was born on 30 Jun 1815 in Kentucky.
- Merriman Gritton was born on 7 May 1818 in Mercer County, Kentucky.