James Lee Silvers
1839 - 1916 (76 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. James Lee Silvers was born on 23 Aug 1839 in Zanesville, Boone County, Indiana; died on 30 Apr 1916 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried on 2 May 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: brick and tile worker
- _MILT: Civil War. 94th Illinois regiment volunteers.
- Census: 1870, Empire, McLean County, Illinois
Notes:
James Lee Silvers, for a great many years a resident of Leroy and a veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly at his home in that place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. He had eaten a hearty dinner and soon after complained of not feeling well and went in and lay down upon a couch. Members of the family going to him a few minutes later found him dead. He had been ill since last fall and his death was not unexpected.
Deceased was born in Zanesville, Boone County, Ind., August 23, 1839. When he arrived at the age of fifteen he went with his parents to Iowa and came to Illinois in 1861. The next year, June 26, he was united in marriage to Harriett Kinder, a Leroy girl, who survives him. To this union nine children were born, three of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Frank Ramsey, of Pontiac; Mrs. George Taylor, of Catlin; and Earnest Silvers, of Leroy.
On August 26, 1862, Mr. Silvers enlisted at Bloomington in the 94th Illinois regiment volunteers under Col. John McNulta, and left his bride of a few months to do battle for his country, He saw service at Vicksburg, Prairie Grove and Mobile Bay. He served during the remainder of the war and was given an honorable discharge in 1865. Coming back to Leroy he engaged himself in the brick and tile manufacturing business and continued this until his health would not permit it. He was a man well thought of in the community, a member of the Methodist Church and the G. A. R. and possessed a host of friends whom he had won by his honorable dealings with his fellowmen.
Bloomington Weekly Pantagraph
Friday, May 5, 1916, Bloomington, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140961856/james-lee-silversJames married Harriet Bathina Kilmer on 26 Jun 1862 in McLean County, Illinois. Harriet was born on 13 Feb 1845 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Mar 1918 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Myrtle L. Silvers
was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
Generation: 2
2. Myrtle L. Silvers (1.James1) was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Notes:
Former resident died in Missouri.
Mrs. Charles Gritton died at her home near Laclede, Mo., Wednesday. The body was brought to LeRoy, Ill., Friday, where the funeral was conducted at the home of her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Silvers. After an illness extending over several months, Mrs. Gritton underwent an operation last week as a last attempt to save her life. Mrs. Gritton formerly lived in this city, where she has a large number of friends.
She leaves to mourn his loss her husband, two sons, Floyd and Loence, and one daughter, Grace. Her parents, two sisters, and one brother are also among the surviving relatives.
Those attending the funeral from this country were: L.A. Gritton and mother, Mrs. John F. Gritton, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, of Catlin, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges, of Fairmount.
Interment was made in the beautiful Oak Grove cemetery near LeRoy. Many beautiful flowers were sent by relatives and friends.
newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188579470/myrtle-l-grittonMyrtle married Charles Ismael Gritton on 6 Apr 1887 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Charles (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Catherine Cline) was born on 5 Mar 1864 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1932 in Odell, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jan 1932 in Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Arthur Floyd Gritton was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- 4. Lawrence Orville Gritton was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.
- 5. Infant Daughter Gritton was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- 6. Grace M. Gritton was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.
- 3. Arthur Floyd Gritton
Generation: 3
3. Arthur Floyd Gritton (2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: painter
Notes:
Floyd Gritton Dies.
Body will be Taken to Leroy Today for Interment.
Pontiac, July 11. - (Special) - Floyd Gritton died at the county hospital at 9 o'clock Monday night, death being due to tuberculosis.
The funeral will be held at his late residence, 614 West Howard street, this city, at 8:30 o'clock in the morning, Wednesday, the burial to be at LeRoy in the afternoon, the remains being conveyed there in an automobile hearse.
Floyd Gritton was twenty-three years of age. He is a son of Charles Gritton, of this city, and leaves besides his father a sister and a brother. He was born at LeRoy, Ill., and had resided in this city a number of years. He had been ill but a short time.
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois. Wednesday, 12 July 1916, page 2.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188579551/arthur-floyd-gritton4. Lawrence Orville Gritton (2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- Census: 1930, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Census: 1940, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Notes:
WWI draft registration card for Lawrence Orville Gritton
b. 30 Mar1894
occupation: Fishing
employer: himself
New London, Wisconsin
height: medium
build: medium
eyes: brown
hair: dark
bald: no
WWII draft registration card for Lawrence Orville Gritton
b. 30 Mar 1884
height: 5' 9 1/2"
weight: 149
eyes: brown
hair: gray
complexion: sallow
Making beer for picnic, plea: Gets only $100 fine.
Milwaukee - (UP) - Because he told a straight forward story of how he was "making a little beer for a picnic" when federal officers raided his home, Lawrence Gritton, Waukesha, escaped with a $100 fine when he appeared before Federal Judge F.A. Guiger here Tuesday.
Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin, 14 November 1928.
Lawrence married Charlotte Algier on 2 Jun 1917 in Menominee County, Michigan. Charlotte (daughter of Roman Sallier Algier and Anna Fehrman) was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 May 1970 in Santa Barbara County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Naomi Claire Gritton was born on 6 May 1918 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California.
- 8. Delaine Gritton was born on 28 Mar 1921 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon.
- 9. Charlotte Anna Gritton was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 31 Aug 1996 in Josephine County, Oregon; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
- 10. Carol Lee Gritton was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Jan 1998.
5. Infant Daughter Gritton (2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185116468/infant_daughter-gritton6. 
Grace M. Gritton (2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.
Generation: 4
7. Naomi Claire Gritton (4.Lawrence3, 2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 6 May 1918 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California. Naomi married Donald Otto Buchner on 12 Sep 1937 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Donald was born on 24 Nov 1912 in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin; died in Jul 1978 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Delaine Gritton (4.Lawrence3, 2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 28 Mar 1921 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon. Family/Spouse: Alvin E. Leair. Alvin was born on 28 Oct 1927 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 16 Oct 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Charlotte Anna Gritton (4.Lawrence3, 2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 31 Aug 1996 in Josephine County, Oregon; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/351845/charlotte-a-beller
Section 20, Site 2845Family/Spouse: Gerald Patrick Beller. Gerald was born on 7 Mar 1924 in Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin; died on 15 Mar 1985 in Anaheim, Orange County, California; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Carol Lee Gritton (4.Lawrence3, 2.Myrtle2, 1.James1) was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Jan 1998.