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- US Civil War Draft Registration Records. Blount Township. Jess Gritten. Age 28. White. Farmer. Married. Born in Illinois.
In same record, just above Jess's entry are entries for his cousins (sons of Milo B. Gritton and Jane Burton):
Merriman Gritten. Age 24. White. Farmer, Married. Born in Illinois.
a few lines below is: John Gritten. Age 20. White, Farmer, Married. Born in Illinois.
LKH note:
Have not yet found any record that John Gritten served in the army.
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- 1870 US census, enumerated 16 August 1870
Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
John F. Gritton, age 28, farm laborer
Sarah Gritton, age 27, keeping house
Catharine Cline, ag 78, at home
Not far away are the households of William Gritton, age 44, and of John R. Gritton, age 62. John R. Gritton was the father of the late Jesse Gritton, Sarah's first husband, and in his household are Jesse and Sarah's two sons, John age 8 and Charles age 6.
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- 1870 US agricultural census:
John F. Gritton
Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Improved land - 10 acres
Unimproved land - 200 acres
Horses - 2
Milch cows - 1
Other cattle - 1
Swine - 2
Value of livestock #335
Winter wheat - 33 bushels
Indian corn - 150 bushels
Estimated value of all farm production - $108
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- 1880 US census, enumerated 20 June 1880
Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
John F. Gritton, age 36, farmer
Catharine, age 35, keeping house
Cora B., age 10, at home
Lewis A., age 10 months, at home
Benjamin Milliner, age 22, boarder, farm laborer.
Cora is listed as can not read or write.
LKH note: Benjamin Milliner may be son of James Milton Milliner, brick maker/famer, and Cynthia Hoskins.
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- 1910 US census, enumerated 18 April 1910
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
112 North Washington Street
John F. Gritton, age 66, laborer in grain mill
Sarah, age 65
Next door is the household of their son, Lewis A. Gritton, age 30.
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- 1920 US census, enumerated 5 January 1920
Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois
1920 N. Jefferson Street
John F. Gritton, age 77
Sarah K., age 76
They live next door to the household of their son Lewis Gritton who is a motorman for the street car.
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- John F. Gritton was the first appointed postmaster in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois. He served from 21 March 1894 until 30 Jun 1898. National Archives, Record of Appointment of Postmasters. Vermilion County, Illinois, v.87, page 609.
- On list of postmasters in Illinois for 1895.
Jamaica post-office
Vermilion County
Postmaster John F. Gritton
compension: $110.40
- Aged couple given a pleasant surprise
Mr. and Mrs. John Gritton were reminded Sunday of golden wedding anniversary.
(Special to the Morning Press)
Fairmount, Ill., Aug. 14 - Mr. and Mrs. John Gritton were given a very pleasant surprise last Sunday afternoon at their home in Jefferson street, south side, by the children and grandchildren coming in to help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and all enjoyed a most delightful time. About thirty enjoyed this event. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gritton, of Odell, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hedges, of Chrisman, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Yeazel, of Homer, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hedges, Jamaica, and Mrs. Lula Dinnick and daughter, of Bloomington, Ill, from Danville were: Mr. and Mrs. Lew Gritton and family and Miss Wilma Hall, of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Wisler and daughter, Mrs. Berry and Ernest Gritton. Mr. Gritton was 7y the 6th of July and Mrs. Gritton was 75 the 5th of June. Both are enjoying good health and their many friends and relatives wish for them the best of life's blessings the remaining years of life. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gritton were born in Illinois and are among one of the many prominent pioneer families of this county.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
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- Allison-Gritton-Casat Reunion.
One of the most pleasant and largest family reunions held in this dity this season was that of the Allison, Gritton and Cosat families, held at Lincoln park Sunday Sept. 2 when 100 or more were present. Owing to the inclement weather the crowd was not as large as it would have been if the rain had not kept many away who would otherwise have been present and who missed a most enjoyable day. Out of town guests were: Marion Shumate and wife of Conway, Ark., which is the first visit here of Mr. Shumate in 30 years, he being a former resident of Blount township, also George Gritton and family of Spencer, Ind. Found state were represented namely: Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas and Iowa.
Everybody had a good time and were glad that they were present all agreeing on holding the reunion of 1924 on the first Sunday in September at Lincoln park, in this city.
The same officers of last year were re-elected with C. W. Cosat as president; and Oakie Allison, secretary.
John Gritton and wife, ages 82 and 81 respectively were the oldest guests present. They are residents of Danville and live on the South Side.
Rev. Norton and Rev. H.O. Wilson, each gave interesting talks. A find dinner was the feature of the day and during the afternoon, ices and cakes were served, making up a most pleasant day for all.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
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- Gritton family holds reunion.
The first annual reunion of the Gritton family, descendants of early settlers of Vermilion County, was held Sunday at Lincoln park and was well attended by representatives from far and near. A fine dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour by nearly 200 members. Mac Lee, of San Francisco, who came the farthest distance to attend the reunion, has been absent from this county almost 30 years. Uncle John Gritton, of the South Side, was the oldest member of the family present. He is almost 90. The afternoon was spent in renewing old ties. The members looked forward with pleasurable anticipations to the reunion to be held at the same place some time in August, 1921.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
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- J.F. Gritton pioneer dies at age of 84.
Farmer and Danville merchange dies in South Danville home.
John Franklin Gritton, retired farmer and former owner of feed yards, and who would have been 84 years old had he lived five days more, died at his home, 11 North Jefferson street, South Danville at 1:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Gritton was a lifelong resident of Vermilion county and since coming to Danville a quarter of a century ago has made his home in South Town.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence.
Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township, July 6, 1842, the son of pioneer stock and one of three children, a brother M.L. Gritton, who formerly lived in South Danville, and a sister, Mrs. Belle Hensley, preceding him in death. During Mr. Gritton's life he resided near Fairmount on a farm and 25 years ago moved to Danville where he owned feed yards, first on walnut street and later on Hazel street, part of the time, operating both places. He retired 15 years ago.
He was married to Miss Sarah K. Cline on Aug. 9, 1869, and to this union five children were born, two of whom, Mrs. George Hedges of Fairmount and Lewis A. Gritton, a motorman on the Ridgefarm-Georgetown line, survive. Two sons, Franklin M. and Everett M. Gritton died when they were 7 and 5 years old, when they were given an overdose of medicine by mistake. The two brothers were buried in the same casket. A daughter, Grace May, died in infancy. Besides the son and daughter, Mr. Gritton is survived by the widow, Mrs. Sarah Gritton.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
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- John F. Gritton, pioneer, is dead.
Well-known resident of South Danville succumbs to paralysis.
John F. Gritton, 82, died at his home, 11 North Jefferson street, South Side, Tuesday afternoon. He was stricken with paralysis Monday, June 23, the entire right side being affected. Death, which came at 1:40 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, had been expected for several days.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, and the interment will be in the family lot at Springhill cemetery.
John Franklin Gritton was born in Blount township, northwest of Danville, July 6, 1842 and came of pioneer stock. His father died when he was eight years of age and much of the work of keeping the family fell upon his shoulders. His mother died a few years later, leaving him largely dependent on his own resources.
Aug. 9, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah K. Cline, who survives. To this union, five children were born, two, Mrs. George Hedges and Lewis A. Gritton, a motorman on the interurban railway between this city and Ridgefarm surviving.
Mr. Gritton about 1882, became a tenant on the farm of Dr. H. W. Morehouse, of this city, near the town of Jamaica and after remaining there for nine years removed to the Will Carrigan farm about a mile distant, where he remained for eight years. Then he retired and removed to this city.
Danville Commercial News Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No date available.
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- member of Center Point Church
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- Note from Marjorie Block
3200N / 1370E - is the road where Cora Gritton's house stood. Cora walked south & knoll to school
2200N / 1400E a school house stood here
LKH note:
Is this the location of the house near Indianola?
- Deed Record, Vol.20
Vermilion County, Illinois
pages 548-549
Nancy E. Hale
& husband To
John F. Gritton
This Indenture made this fourteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty nine, Between Nancy E Hale & Elijah Hale her husband of the first part and John F. Gritton of the second part. Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy Five Dollars in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted, Bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant Bargain and sell unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all the, following described lot, piece or parcel of land, situated in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois to wit,
One equal and undivided Eighth part of the South West quarter of the South West quarter of Section No Fourteen (14) in Township No Twenty (20) North of Range No . Twelve (12) West
Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part remain, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Nancy E. Hale and Elijah Hale parties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release and relinquish unto the said party of the second part his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns all right , will , claim, interest and benefit whatever in and to the above described premises above and each and every part thereof which is given by or results from all laws of this State pertaining to the Exemption of homesteads. And the said Nancy E. Hale & Elijah Hale parties of the first part, for themselves their heirs, Executors and administrators, do covenant grant, bargain and agree, to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the Ensealing and delivery of these presents, they are well seized of the premises above conveyed, as of a good sure perfect absolute and indefeasible Estate of inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments and encumbrances, of what kind or nature soever, and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peacable possession of the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns against bargain all and every sell person and or convey persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will Warrant and Forever defend In testimony whereof The said parties of the first part has hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Nancy E. Hale (seal)
Elijah Hale (seal)
Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of Andrew J. Harwood
W. A. Hale
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- Deed - 14 August 1869
Deed Record, Vol.20
Vermilion County, Illinois
pages 548-549
Nancy E. Hale
& husband To
John F. Gritton
This Indenture made this fourteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty nine, Between Nancy E Hale & Elijah Hale her husband of the first part and John F. Gritton of the second part. Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy Five Dollars in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted, Bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant Bargain and sell unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all the, following described lot, piece or parcel of land, situated in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois to wit,
One equal and undivided Eighth part of the South West quarter of the South West quarter of Section No Fourteen (14) in Township No Twenty (20) North of Range No . Twelve (12) West
Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part remain, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Nancy E. Hale and Elijah Hale parties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release and relinquish unto the said party of the second part his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns all right , will , claim, interest and benefit whatever in and to the above described premises above and each and every part thereof which is given by or results from all laws of this State pertaining to the Exemption of homesteads. And the said Nancy E. Hale & Elijah Hale parties of the first part, for themselves their heirs, Executors and administrators, do covenant grant, bargain and agree, to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the Ensealing and delivery of these presents, they are well seized of the premises above conveyed, as of a good sure perfect absolute and indefeasible Estate of inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments and encumbrances, of what kind or nature soever, and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peacable possession of the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns against bargain all and every sell person and or convey persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will Warrant and Forever defend In testimony whereof The said parties of the first part has hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Nancy E. Hale (seal)
Elijah Hale (seal)
Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of Andrew J. Harwood
W. A. Hale
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- Deed - 5 January 1883
Warranty Deed: July 1883 to January 1884.
Vermilion County, Illinois
Warranty Deed-Statutory Form -Illinois Printing Co., Printers and Blank Book Makers, Danville, Ill.
page 121
The Granter John F Gritton and Sarah C. Gritton his wife of Blount T. P . in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois for and in consideration of Four Hundred Dollars in hand paid, CONVEY and WARRANT to Milton Lee of Blount T. P County of Vermilion County State of Illinois the following described Real Estate, to-wit:
Beginning sixteen (16) rods east of the South West corner of the South West quarter (¼) of section No. twenty four (24) township twenty (20) north range No. twelve (12) west, thence east along the section line to the Ottawa State road, thence along said road in a North West direction to the land owned by Rufus Humphrey, thence West along the south boundary of said Humphrey land to within sixteen (16) rods of the section line, thence south to the place of beginning.
situated in the County of Vermilion in the State of Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption laws of this State.
DATED this twenty fifth day of January A. D. 1883.
Jhon G. Gritton
Sarah C. Gritton
Signed , Sealed and Delivered in Presence of
William Fairchild
William Fairchild a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John F. Gritton and Sarah C Gritton his wife cpersonally known to me to be the same persons whose namces is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appearing before me this day in person and acknowledged that they signed, sealed and delivered the said Instrument as their free and coluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth, including the release and waiver of the right of Homestead.
Given under my hand and official seal, this Twenty fifth day of January A. D. 1882 . William Fairchild (seal) Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record he 15 day of Sept A. D. 1883, at 11:4 0 o ' clock A M.
ASW Hawes By J. B. Samuel Deputy Clerk
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- Deed - 8 December 1882.
Warranty Deed Record, Vol.76.
Vermilion County, Illinois
Page 27
Warranty Deed Statutory Form. Illinois Printing Co . Printers and Blank Book Makers, Danville , Ill.
The Grantors John F. Gritton and Sarah C. Gritton his wife of the Town of Blount in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois for the consideration of Eight Hundred Dollars, CONVEY and WARRANT to Louiza Lowe of the County of Carroll State of Indiana the following descried Real Estate viz Ten (10) acres in the North East comer of the North East quarter (¼) of Section No. twenty six (26) Township No. Twenty (20) North Township No. Twenty (20) North Range No. Twelve (12) West Township No. Twenty (20): Beginning one rod West of the North Range No . Twelve (12) East corner of said section No. Twenty Six (26) thence West forty (40) rods , thence south forty (40) rods, thence East forty (40) rods thence North forty (40) rods to the place of beginning.
situated in the County of Vermilion in the State of Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption laws of this State
DATED this Eighth day of December A. D. 1882 .
Signed, sealed and delivered
John F. Gritton
Sarah C. Gritton
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Vermilion County,
ss. I, John J. Cosat a Justice of the Peace
In and for the said County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John F. Gritton and Sarah C. Gritton his wife
personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Instrument, appeared before me this day in person, and acknowledged that they signed sealed and delivered the said Instrument as their free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth, including the release and waiver of the right of Homestead.
Given under my hand and official seal, this Eighth day of December A. D. 1882.
John J Cosat (seal)
Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record the 16 day of Dec. A.D. 1882, at 11:00 o’clock A.M.
ASW Hawes, Clerk
by J.B. Samuel Deputy Clerk
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- Deed - 15 August 1880
Warranty Deeds: July 1883 to January 1884. Vol.81.
Vermilion County, Illinois
Warranty Deed Statutory Form. Illinois Printing Co. Printers and Blank Book Makers, Danville , Ill.
The Grantors George W. Justus and Hannah Justus his wife of Blount Tp . in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois for and in consideration of Three Hundred and Fifty ($350.00) Dollars in hand paid, CONVEY and WARRANT to John F Gritton of Blount Tp, County of Vermilion State of Illinois the following described Real Estate , to-wit : Beginning sixteen (16) rods following described Real Estate, to-wit: Beginning sixteen (16) rods east of the South West corner of the South West quarter (¼) of Section No. Twenty Four (24) Township Twenty (20) Range Twelve (12) West thence east along the section line to the Ottawa State road, thence along said road in North west direction to the land owned by Wm S. Humphrey, thence west along the south boundary of said Humphrey's land to within sixteen rods of the section line thence south to place of beginning.
situated in the County of Vermilion in the State of Illinois, hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption laws of this State.
DATED this Sixteenth day of August A.D. 1880.
George W. Justus
Hannah Justus
Signed, sealed and Delivered in Presence of
John J. Cosat
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Vermilion County ss.
I John J. Cosat an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George W. Justus and Hannah Justus his wife personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Instrument, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged that theysigned, sealed and delivered the said Instrument as their free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth, including release and waiver of the right of Homestead.
Given under my hand and official seal, this sixteenth day of August A.D. 1880.
John J. Cosat J.P
Filed for Record the 15 day of Sept A.D.1883, at 11:45 A.M. ASW Hawesby
J.B. Samuel Deputy Clerk
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