hmtl5 John D. Cromwell b. 28 Dec 1858 Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois d. 13 Jul 1933 Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois: Gritton Genealogy

John D. Cromwell

Male 1858 - 1933  (74 years)


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  • Name John D. Cromwell 
    • son of Jackson Cromwell and Mary J. Mead [1]
    Born 28 Dec 1858  Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation farmer 
    Died 13 Jul 1933  Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried 15 Jul 1933  Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I2294  Gritton
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2024 

    Family Mary Elizabeth Long,   b. 19 Nov 1860, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 May 1926, Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Married 1879  [3
    Children 
     1. John Winfield Cromwell,   b. 7 Apr 1884, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)
     2. Arthur E. Cromwell,   b. 18 Nov 1887, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jul 1978  (Age 90 years)
     3. Lena E. Cromwell,   b. Sep 1891, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Leona W. Cromwell,   b. 13 May 1897, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Apr 1987  (Age 89 years)
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 
    Family ID F969  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 28 Dec 1858 - Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Jul 1933 - Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 15 Jul 1933 - Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • History of Vermilion County, Illinois. By Jack Moore Williams. Topeka, Kansas, Historical Pub. Co., 1930. V.2. Pages 915-916.
      J. D. Cromwell. - A leading business man of Vermilion County is found in J. D. Cromwell, who is interested in the general mercantile business at Fithian. He was born here, December 28, 1858, the son of Jackson and Mary Jane (Meade) Cromwell.
      Jackson Crowell was born at Marion, Indiana, and his wife was a native of Conkeytown, Illinois. He followed farming throughout his life. He died March 31, 1920, and his wife died March 27, 1923. Both are buried in McFarland Cemetery. Their children were: Jackson and Maria, both deceased; J.D., the subject of this sketch; J.S., lives at Fairmount; Cora Reams, lives at Fairmount; Rosetta and Nellie, both deceased.
      J.D.Cromwell attended the schools of Fithian. He has always lived here and for a number of years was interested in general farming and stock raising. He is now recognized as one of the dependable merchants of Fithian, where he has a well established business.
      On October 3, 1878, Mr. Cromwell married Miss Mary Elizabeth Long, of Perrysville, indiana, the daughter of William J. and Nancy E. (Gritton) Long, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Kentucky. Mr. Long died February 17, 1915, and his wife died October 20, 1892. To Mr. and Mrs. Cromwell the following children were born: Charles Elmer, died January 20, 1882; Hallie Jackson, died December 21, 1884; John Winfield, died November 26, 1920; Arthur Earl, garage owner, lives at Fairmount, Illinois; Everett Ortha, died May 30, 1890; Lena E. Richard, lives at Fithian; Leona W. Hopper, lives at Fairmount; and Wilma E. Anderson, lives in Chicago.
      Mr. Cromwell is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, and Royal Neighbors.
      At the time the court house in Danville was being built in 1877, Mr. Cromwell hauled one-eighth of the brick used in the construction of the building.
      In 1876 he hauled one-fourth of the brick used in building the Centennial Hotel at Danville. He also worked six months during that time ina general store for Mr. Webster.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Find a Grave.

    2. [S7] Illinois, Deaths and stillbirths index, 1916-1947.

    3. [S6] 1900 US census.