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  1. 1.  Nancy AtkinsonNancy Atkinson was born on 17 Oct 1808 in Kentucky; died on 17 Mar 1894 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Mortuary record.
    Gritton.
    Nancy, wife of J.R. Gritton, died Saturday at 9:15 p.m., of old age, she being 85. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from Union chapel, six miles north of Danville. Rev. Oscar Gravat officiating; text, 2nd Corinthian, 15:22. Interment in Johnson cemetery.

    Nancy A. Atkinson was born in Mercer county, Kentucky, October 17, 1808, and was united in the bonds of wedlock to John R. Gritton, March 22, 1830. The result of that union was ten children, five boys and five girls, eight of whom have preceded their mother to the other shore.

    The family emigrated from Kentucky to Illinois in the fall of1840 and settled on the farm where the subject of this sketch died.

    Deceased was well liked by all who knew her and was a christian woman who "went about doing good" all her life.

    Among the relatives left to mourn her death are forty grandchildren and fifty-four great grandchildren.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52622423/nancy-gritton

    Nancy married John R. Gritton on 21 Mar 1831 in Mercer County, Kentucky. John (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Brumfield) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jesse Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836 in Kentucky; died on 21 Sep 1865; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Laben Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1832 in Kentucky; died on 28 Mar 1910 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Ann D. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1833 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Apr 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Sarah E. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1838 in Kentucky.
    5. 6. Richard Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840 in Kentucky.
    6. 7. Milo B. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1842 in Illinois; died on 18 Sep 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Nancy Elizabeth Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1847 in Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jesse GrittonJesse Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born in 1836 in Kentucky; died on 21 Sep 1865; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    There is a Jesse Gritton, age 28, farmer, married, on the list "Schedule I. - Consolidated list of all persons of Class I, subject to do military duty in the Seventh Congressional District consisting of Townships of Blount and Middleford in the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois, enumerated during the month of June 1853, under direction of Capt. W. Fithian, Provost Marshall, page 432.
    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.

    I cannot find any documentation of military service for Jesse Gritton.

    I cannot find any documentation about Jesse Gritton's death, nor record of a will or probate.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137630275/jesse-r-gritton

    Jesse married Sarah Catherine Cline on 20 Sep 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Andrew Jackson Cline and Eliza Ann Milliner) was born on 5 Jun 1843 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1929 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Dec 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. John Riley Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1914; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 10. Charles Ismael Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  2. 3.  Laben Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born on 19 Jan 1832 in Kentucky; died on 28 Mar 1910 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1870, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889.
    Page 231-232.
    Laban Gritten is classed among the leading farmers and stock raisers of Pilot Township, he having contributed much towards making it a great agricultural center. His farm on section 22 is comparable with the finest and best in this section of Vermilion County, is so cultivated as to produce large harvests, and its buildings and all other appointments are first-class. Mr. Gritten has evolved this desirable farm from the wild prairies of Illinois, as they were many years ago, before they had been changed by cultivation, it having been government land when he purchased it more than thirty years ago, and situated in the midst of a sparsely populated, scarcely civilized country.
    Mr. Gritten is a Kentuckian by birth, born in Mercer County, Jan. 19, 1832. His father, John R. Gritten, was born in the same county in 1807. He married Nancy Atkinson, who was born there in 1806, and they came to this county with their family in 1842, and located on a farm of 120 acres, pleasantly situated in Blount Township, where they have built up a comfortable home, and now, in life's decline are enjoying the hard-earned fruits of their united labor. Three of the children that have blessed their union are still living: Ann, residing in Danville Township, is the widow of Frank Watson, of Ohio, and has five children - William John, Nancy J., Margaret and Martha; Lloyd married Sarah Gritten, daughter of one of the first settles of the county, and they have four children - Wesley, Annie, Ella and Elisha; Laban is the subject of this sketch, and we write further on him.
    We have seen that his parents brought him there in pioneer times, when he was a mere lad, and here they bred him to a life of usefulness, and fitted him for an honorable career, and to their careful training he doubtless owes much of his prosperity. He became many, self-reliant and a good worker, and in early manhood prudently invested his money in government land, proposing to make farming his life work, and purchased 320 acres of land at twenty-five cents an acre. He now has the land all under excellent cultivation, and has greatly increased its value by the many fine improvements that he has made, including substantial buildings, etc. He does a general farming business, has his farm well stocked with stock of high grades, from the sale of which he makes good profits, and he raises a good deal of grain and other farm produce, from which he derives an income amply sufficing to carry on his agricultural operations in good shape, and for all his personal wants.
    Mr. Gritten has been twice married. His first wife was a Miss Sarah Potter, who was a English descent, and her father, an early settle of this part of Illinois, took part in the black Hawk War under General Taylor. Five children were born to our subject in that union, of whom one died; the others are Orsmus, Charles, Edward and Thomas. Orsmus, a carpenter in Danville, married Miss May Gritten; Charles, living with his father on the homestead, married Matilda Gritten, and they have seven children - Clarence, Arthur, Orsmus, Elzora, Oliver, Ross and Rock. Edward, a farmer in this, married Miss Bell Davis, of Ohio, and they have one child, Jesse B.; Thomas, a blacksmith at Bixby, married Martha Schank, and they have three children - Earl, Maude and Olive.
    For his second wife Mr. Gritten married Miss Lydia Pile, a native o Breckenridge County, Ky., and of their eleven children the following five are living: Oracena, Alvina, Jacob, Eli and William.
    William and Elizabeth Pile were the parents of Mrs. Gritten, the father a native of Virginia, the mother a native of Kentucky, and both are deceased.
    Mr. Gritten may well be proud of his farm, whose increased value is due to his hard labor and excellent business capacity and management. He possesses sober judgment, keen discernment and a resolute nature that has overcome all obstacles in the path to success. In his political views he sides with the Democrats, and give his hearty approval to party measures.



    Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
    Purchaser Information
    Purchaser: GRITTON SABORN
    Residence" VERMILION
    Social Status:
    Legal Description
    Aliquot Parts or Lot: W2
    Section Number: 22
    Township: 21N
    Range: 14W
    Meridian: 2
    County of Purchase: VERMILION
    Details of Sale
    Acres: 320.00
    Price per Acre: .25
    Total Price: 80.00
    Type of Sale: FD
    Date of Purchase: 11/24/1854
    Volume: 238
    Page: 109


    Laban Gritton expects to commence work on his new hotel this week - at least, he said so.
    Champaign County Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 24 August 1861, page 4.


    Paid $207 for Ten Pounds of Fish.
    Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
    Danville, July 25. - D.C. Crawford, Laban Gritton, Ezra Dickason and Nelson Mortenzer, wealthy farmers living in the northwest part of this county, were arrested to-day for seining. Their fines and costs amount to $207. They only caught ten pounds of fish.
    The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana. Saturday, 26 July 1890., page 3.


    Laban Gritten, a farmer near Rankin, while driving a nail in a board, accidently drove the nail into the fleshy part of his hand. The wound became very swollen and resulted in lockjaw. The arm was amputated below the elbow Friday. It is thought he cannot recover.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 20 December 1886., page 4.


    Laben Gritten is hauling ice from the creek and filling his ice-house.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 5 January 1888, page 1.


    Labe Gritten shipped a team of find heavy horse to Chicago this week.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 14 March 1891, page 8.


    Penfield
    The other evening, when Labe Gritten went to his pasture south of town to drive home some cows, he saw two foxes in the pasture. Now Mr. Gritten is 82 years of age and only has one arm, yet he returned home and got a gun, went back to the pasture and killed both foxes.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 1 May 1901, page 5.


    Laban J. Gritten is consigned to grave Funeral for well known farmer held at country home Wednesday Laban J. Gritten died at the home of his son, William Gritten, three miles northwest of Collison, Monday, March 28, at 6 o'clock a.m. Mr. Gritten was born in the state of Kentucky, January 19, 1831. He lived 75 years, 2 months, and 9 days. He came to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Blount township, Vermilion county, and he has been a resident of this county ever since. Mr. Gritten, when but a young man, moved to Pilot township and located in the northwest corner of the township, near No. 5 school house, where he entered a tract of land at 25 cents per acre from the government, and resided there until 1907. Since that time he has made his home with his children. Mr. Gritten has been married three times and has lost three wives by death. He is the father of 19 children, all of whom are dead but eight. Those who survive him are: Charles Gritten, Covington, Ind., Mrs. Dora Dingler, Rossville, Ill., Mrs. Dollie Elder, Danville, William Gritten, near Collison, Mrs. Remelia Grimes, Carlisle, Ind., George Gritten, Penfield, Laban Gritten, Penfield, Mrs. Clara Meyers, Chicago. There were born into these various families 40 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren of whom 38 grandchildren and all the great grandchildren survive him. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, who is 76 years of age, and lives in Blount township. Up to the last moments of his life he was perfectly conscious and in talking to the children said he was prepared to go at any time. About 22 years ago last January he lost his left arm, which was buried on the home place. It was his request that it be taken up and buried with his body, which was accordingly done. The children were all present at his death except Mrs. Grimes, who was prevented by sickness from coming to his bedside. The funeral services were held at the home of William Gritten on Wednesday morning, and were conducted by the Rev. C.F. Gaumer of Alvin, assisted by the Rev. R.C. Read, of Collison, the remains being laid to rest in the Knight's Branch cemetery.


    Laban Gritton Is Dead At Collison
    Had Long Been Resident of Vermilion County.
    Collison, Ill., March 29. - Laban Gritton, who has been a continuous resident of this county since 1856, died at the home of his son, William Gritton, near Collison, yesterday, after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 80 years of age and removed to his county with his parents in the year 1840, settling on a farm six miles north of Danville. The old Gritton farm near Buck's Grove was purchased by the deceased from the government in 1856, the price being 25 cents per acre. Mr. Gritton is survived by seven children as follows: Charles Gritton, Covington, Ind.; Mrs. David Elder, 729 South street, Danville; William, near Collison; George at Buck's Grove; Romilla Grimes, Sullivan, Ind.; Mrs. Dora Dingler, Rossville, and Labon Gritton, Jr.
    The funeral will be held at the William Gritton residence, Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the burial will be in the Knight's Branch cemetery.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Tuesday, 29 March 1910.


    Pioneer Resident Taken
    Death of Laben Gritten on Farm South of Penfield.
    Penfield, March 31. - Laben Gritten, the oldest resident of the north part of the county, died at his home south of Penfield Monday morning at 2 o'clock.
    Mr. Gritten came to this county over fifty years ago. The land which he owned was bought by him at twenty-five center per acre. Mr. Gritten was highly respected by all.
    The decedent had been married three times. His last wife died several years ago. To the first union were born seven children all of whom survive, namely: Charles Gritten of Covington, Ind.; George of Penfield, William of Collison; Laben, Jr., Mrs. Cora Denglar and Mrs. Clara Meyers of Danville, and Mrs. Roumellla Grimes of Sullivan, Ind. One sister, who lived at Carney, Neb., also survives.
    Mr. Gritten was a member of the Christian church and Rev. John Cossett of Danville, his pastor, conducted his funeral from his late home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was at Knight's Branch cemetery, south of Penfield.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 31 March 1910.


    Has Arm Buried With Him
    Unusual Request of Laban Gritten Who Recently Died
    Collison, Ill., April 2. - Perhaps one of the most novel requests ever made by a citizen of this part of the county was that made by Laben Gritten, an aged resident of Blount township, who passed away at the home of his son, William Gritten. The decedent had the misfortune to lose an arm 22 years ago last January and the dismembered part of the body was buried on the on the home place, where it remained since the accident happened. Realizing that he was going to pass away, Mr. Gritten made the request that the arm be disinterred and that it be buried with his body in the Knight's Branch cemetery. While, of course, the arm had long ago returned to dust, the children of the decedent sough to carry out the dying wish of their father and the ashes of the arm he had lost more than two decades were taken up just preceding the burial of the body and were interred with the later, Wednesday morning.
    Mr. Gritten was born in the state of Kentucky, January 19, 1931, and came to Illinois when but twelve years of age. His parents located in Blount township and he had been a resident of this county ever since. When but a young man he moved to Pilot township and located in the northwest corner of the township, near No.5 school house, where he entered a tract of land at 25 cents per are from the government, and resided there until 1907. Since that time he made his home with his children.
    Mr. Gritten had been married three times and has lost two wives by death. He is the father of nineteen children, all of whom are dead but eight. Those who survive him are Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind.; Mrs. Dora Dingler of Rossville; Mrs. Dellie Elder of Danville; William Gritten of near Collison; Mrs. Remelia Grimes of Carlisle, Ind.; Groge Gritten of Penfield; Laban Gritten of Penfield; Mrs. Clara Myers of Chicago. There were born into these various families forty grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren of whom thirty-eight grandchildren and al the great-grandchildren survive. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, who is 76 years of age and lives in Blount township.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 2 April 1910, page 11.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732517/laben-gritten

    Laben married Sarah Ann Potter on 4 Nov 1852 in Vermilion County, Illinois, and was divorced in Feb 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Elijah Potter and Lanie Van Wormer) was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Orsmas J. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 12. Charles Elisious Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1857 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 13. Edward Orville Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 14. Thomas Elija Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 15. Sedora Jane Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1954 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Laben married Lydia Pyle on 11 Mar 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Lydia was born in Jan 1844 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky; died in 1910 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1866 in Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1929; was buried on 8 Mar 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 17. William Milo Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Sep 1950 in Cates, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1950 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 18. Romille Josephine Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1872 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 1933 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Mar 1933 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    4. 19. George Eli Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Greenville, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Feb 1933 in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.
    5. 20. Laban E. Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1876 in Penfield, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1948 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Apr 1948 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    6. 21. Clara E. Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1970.
    7. 22. Calvin Jacob Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Laben married Ella Biggs on 7 Apr 1896 in Warren County, Indiana. Ella was born in Dec 1867 in Illinois; died in 1908 in Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Noah B. Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Ann D. GrittonAnn D. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born on 9 Sep 1833 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 6 Apr 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: at home
    • Census: 1900, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1826-1852. Page 78. James Watson and Jasper Atwood signed for Francis Watson. John Gritton, father, signed for Ann D. Gritton.


    Watson funeral is held Monday.
    Services for aged Newell Township woman took place from chapel.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Watson, aged resident of Newell township, who died at noon Saturday at the home of her daughter, nine miles north of Danville, was held at noon Monday from the Union chapel near her old home. Rev. Clay F. Gaumer, pastor of the Christian church at Alvin, was in charge and the interment was at the Johnson cemetery.

    Mrs. Watson had been ill for several months, due to old age and its infirmities and passed away in the same house that she had called her home for more than fifty years. Mrs. Watson was apparently in her usual state of health when she arose Saturday, until a few minutes before noon, when a sudden attack of heart trouble caused her to fall over, death resulting in a few minutes.

    "Grandma" Watson, as she was known all over that community, was a native of Kentucky. She was born in Hardin county, Sept. 9, 1833, the daughter of John R. and Nancy Atkinson Gritton, and came with them to this county in 1841. They settled in the locality north of the city where she had always lived. Sixty years ago she became the wife of Francis Watson, a pioneer's son. The husband died thirty-one years ago and since that time, with the assistance of two of her sons, Mrs. Watson personally managed the farm. She was the mother of seven children, two of them dying in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs. Nancy DeMoss, Mrs. Sarah Ann Smith, Mrs. Mattie I. Moss and William and John F. Watson.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Pioneer resident died yesterday.
    Mrs. Ann Watson, resident of Vermilion county since 1841, passed away at her home.
    Mrs. Ann Watson, known to many of her friends and acquaintances as "Grandma" Watson, passed away yesterday morning, April 6, 1918, at 11:10 o'clock. The death of Mrs. Watson who was one of the oldest pioneer residents of Vermilion county, occurred at her home, nine miles north and one-half mile west, of Danville. She passed away in the house in which she had lived for more than a half century.

    While Mrs. Watson had been in ill health for some time, due to the infirmities of old age, her death was unexpected and came with startling suddenness to her relatives and wide circle of friends. She was apparently in her usual health when she arose yesterday morning but was stricken with an attack of heart trouble shortly before 11 o'clock and died within a few minutes.

    Born in Kentucky
    Ann Gritton was a native of Kentucky, and was born in that state on Sept. 9, 1833, the daughter of the later John R. and Nancy Atkinson Gritton, pioneer residents of that state. When only eight years old the deceased came to Vermilion county with her parents, and settled on a farm in the vicinity in which her death occurred. That was in 1841, when Indians roamed the prairies of this state, and Danville was a village of less than 100 inhabitants.

    Ann Gritton was united in Marriage to Francis Watson, a member of a pioneer family, more than sixty years ago, and they went to housekeeping on the farm where the aged woman died yesterday. Seven children were born to Mrs. Watson. Two died in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs. Nancy DeMoss, Mrs. Sarah Ann Smith, Mrs. Mattie I. Moss, William and John F. Watson.

    The husband died thirty -one years ago, and since his death the widow with the assistance of the sons, had conducted the farm. Mrs. Watson was an estimable woman and was greatly beloved by her neighbors and friends. She had always been active in church work and in sickness or death was among the firs to visit the afflicted home and offer her services.

    Funeral Monday.
    The funeral of the aged woman will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock, old time, the residents of the neighborhood in which she lived having failed to adopt the new time. Rev. Clay F. Gaumer, pastor of the Alvin M.E. church, will have charge of the services, which will be held from the Union Chapel, and the body will be laid to rest in the Johnson cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63319099/ann-d_-watson

    Ann married Francis Watson on 7 Nov 1850 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Francis was born on 28 Feb 1825 in Kentucky; died on 15 Feb 1887; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Infant Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1852; died on 1 Mar 1852; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 25. Nancy Jane Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Dec 1927 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 26. Sarah Margaret Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1855 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Jul 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Jul 1936 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 27. William Henry Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1857 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1927 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 1927 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 28. John Francis Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1861 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1946 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jan 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 29. Martha Isabelle Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1865 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1956; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Sarah E. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born about 1838 in Kentucky.

    Sarah married Lloyd H. Grimes on 1 Nov 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Lloyd was born about 1837 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Samuel Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 31. John Wesley Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1896; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 32. Anna Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 33. Howard Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 34. Elisha Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1874 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1941 in Bourbon County, Kansas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.
    6. 35. Luella Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1938 in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Feb 1936 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.

  5. 6.  Richard Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born about 1840 in Kentucky.

  6. 7.  Milo B. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Apr 1842 in Illinois; died on 18 Sep 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Milo was killed by David Clem when Milo came to the aid of his nephew William Watson. See Danville Commercial [News], 26 September 1878.


    In an altercation at Danville, between David Clem and Miles Gritton, the former cut Gritton's throat from ear to ear with a bowie knife, causing immediate death. During the struggle Clem was stabbed in the bowels and will surely die.
    The Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois. Wednesday, 25 September 1878, page 4.


    An old feud, growing out of the renting of a farm in Vermillion County, terminated at Danville, on the 19th, between David Clem and Milo Gritton, by the former cutting the latter's throat, he dying instantly, Clem receiving a gash in his bowels which is liable to prove fatal. Clem has resided in that county for a great many years, and was at one time a candidate for Sheriff, though of late years his influence has been on the wane.
    The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois. Wednesday, 25 September 1878, page 2.

    Same article also appears in:
    Oquawka Spectator, Oquawka, Illinois. Thursday, 26 September 1878, page 2.

    and in:
    The Clinton Public, Clinton, Illinois. Friday 27 September 1878, page 2.


    About 7 o'clock, on the morning of the 15th, a fight took place near Danville, in which David Clem cut Miles Gritton's throat from ear to ear, from which he died immediately. Clem was also stabbed in the bowels, whether by himself or Gritton is not known. He will probably die from the effects of his wounds. It seems Clem had rented a farm to Gritton and they had a difficulty in dividing the fruit, and the rencontre was occasioned by a lawsuit regarding this division.
    Nashville Journal, Nashville, Illinois. Friday, 27 September 1878, page 3.


    From Ear to Ear.
    Special Dispatch to the Globe-Democrat.
    Danville, Ill., September 19. - About 7 o'clock, on the morning of the 15th, a fight took place near Danville, in which David Clem cut Miles Gritton's throat from ear to ear, from which he died immediately. Clem was also stabbed in the bowels, whether by himself or Gritton is not known. He will probably die from the effects of his wounds. It seems Clem had rented a farm to Gritton and they had a difficulty in dividing the fruit. This morning Clem met William Watson, one of Gritton's witnesses in a suit which terminated unfavorably to Clem, and they engaged in a hand-to-hand fight, when Gritton, who was sowing wheat in a field near by, came over to help Watson. Clem at once made for him with the result as stated above.
    St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis, Missouri. Friday, 20 September 1878, page 3.


    Bail for a Murderer.
    Special Dispatch to the Globe-Democrat.
    Danville, Ill., October 15. - David Clem was to day brought before Judge Hanford, in the County Court, charged with the murder of Milo Gritton, an account of which was telegraphed the Globe-Democrat. His bail was fixed at $5,000, in default of which he was committed to jail.
    St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis, Missouri. Wednesday, 16 October 1878, page 1.

    Same news story also appears in:
    The Kansas Daily Tribune, Lawrence, Kansas. Thursday, 18 October 1878.

    also in:
    The Lawrence Tribune, Lawrence, Kansas. Thursday, 24 October 1876, page 3.


    Change of Venue.
    Special Dispatch to The Tribune.
    Danville, Ill, Feb. 25. - In the case of the State vs. David Clem, for the murder of Milo Gritton last September near here, as published in The Tribune, Judge Nelson to-day granted him a change of venue to Iroquois County.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Wednesday, 26 February 1879, page 5.


    Clem.
    Special Dispatch to The Tribune
    Danville, Ill., March 20. - David Clem, who is charged with the murder of Milo Gritton, left here his morning, in charge of officers, for Watseka for trial. The people are represented by County-Attorney Jones, assisted by the Hon. J.B. Mann; the defense by Gen. J.C. Black and H.P. Blackburn, all of this place. Some sixty witnesses are summoned.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Friday, 21 March 1879, page 2.


    David Clem, for the murder of Milo Gritton, in Vermilion county, has been sentence to the penitentiary for one year. The case was tried in Iroquois county.
    Mattoon Gazette, Mattoon, Illinois. Friday, 4 April 1879, page 4.


    The Commercial says that the bail bone for the release of David Clem from jail went up to Watseka, Friday, and that gentleman now rejoices in personal liberty.
    Champaign County Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 23 July 1879, page 5.


    David Clem, of Watseka, Ill., who has been tried for the second time for manslaughter, was found "not guilty" of the charge on the 26th. The verdict on the first trial was imprisonment for one year. The State was represented by State's Attorney Jones and J.B. Mann, of Danville, and the Hon. R.C. Wright, of Homer, Ill.; and the defendant by Gen. J.C. Black, of Danville, and M.B. Wright and T.P. Morris, of Watseka. The case was hotly contested, and the arguments masterly efforts.
    The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois. Saturday, 29 November 1879, page 1.


    David Clem, who was tried lately in Watseka for the murder of one Gritton, near Danville a year ago, was acquitted.
    Mattoon Gazette, Mattoon, Illinois. Friday 5 December 1879.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137629380/milo-b-gritton

    Milo married Ellen Gerrard on 10 Mar 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Ellen was born on 6 Mar 1846 in Marion County, Ohio; died on 17 Jul 1893 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gordon Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Alpheus J. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1962 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 37. Elmer E. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1871 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Nov 1948 in Los Angeles County, California.
    3. 38. Effie May Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1877 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 1952; was buried on 14 Feb 1952 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 39. George Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1878 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1961 in Kankakee County, Illinois.

  7. 8.  Nancy Elizabeth Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born about 1847 in Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  John Riley GrittonJohn Riley Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1914; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer, wagon driver
    • Census: 1870, Brount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Residence: 1914, 110 West Third Street, South Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    In the 1870 US census, John, age 8, and his brother Charles, age 6, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.

    In the 1880 US census, John, age 10, and his brother Charles, age 16, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.

    1900 US Census, South Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. John R. Gritton, age 37; Sarah Gritton, age 36; Elvin J. Gritton, age 14; Earnest Gritton, age 12; Bessie Gritton, age 10; Rossie Gritton, age 8; and Gratia Gritton, age 2.

    1910 US census, Danville, Ward 2, Vermilion County, Illinois. John R. Gritten, age 48; Lena Gritten, age 50 [Lena McFarland], Elvin Gritten, age 25; Ross Gritten, age 13; Grace Gritten, age 13; and [Andrew] Nelson McFarland, age 13 (step-son).



    News paper article. Family is unfortunate. John Gritton, living west of town has numerous afflictions. John Gritton, who resides west of Danville, is certainly having his full share of troubles. His wife died a little over a year ago and a few months afterward he suffered heavy loss by fire. Last week his eldest daughter, age 13, who was so much help in keeping house and caring for smaller children in the family died from the effects of typhoid fever. Although quite young, Bessie succeeded in keeping the family together and at the same time attended school. Besides the father, she leaves a little sister and three younger brothers, Homer friends extend the family profound sympathy.
    Homer Enterprise.



    South Danville.
    Ravages of tuberculosis after illness of long time.
    Suffering nearly two years with consumption, John R. Gritton, well known resident of South Danville, died at his home 110 West Third street at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1914.

    Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township Jan. 2, 1861, being 53 years of age at his death. He was reared on a farm and for many years was a farmer, coming to this city several years ago. He gradually became unable to work regularly, each year brining him gradually nearer the time when he was entirely too weak to perform any kind of work, this being about two years ago.

    His wife died several years ago following a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ross and a daughter, Miss Grace Gritton.

    The funeral will be held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Gritton funeral
    The funeral of the Late John R. Gritton was held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Deceased formerly a resident of Blount township. There was a large attendance of friends. Burial was in the Johnson cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    John R. Gritton Died Thursday
    South Danville Man Succumbed To Ravages of Tuberculosis After Illness of Long Time.
    Suffering nearly two years with consumption, John S. Gritton, well known resident of South Danville, died at his home 110 West Third street at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 1914.
    Mr. Gritton was born in Blount township Jan 2, 1861, being 53 years of age at his death. He was reared on a farm and for many years was a farmer, coming to this city several years ago. He gradually became unable to work regularly, each year bringing him gradually nearer the time when he was entirely too weak to perform any kind of work, this being about two years ago.
    His wife died several years ago following a long illness. He is survived by two sons, Ernest and Ross and a daughter, Miss Grace Gritton.
    The funeral will be held from the home, 110 West Third street, South Danville, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publication information available.

    LKH note: typo in obituary's first sentence with "S" as his middle initial. Should be "R".


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137423241/john-riley-gritton

    John married Sarah E. Brown on 26 Mar 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah was born in Apr 1864 in Ohio County, Indiana; died on 8 Aug 1902; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Elvin J. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1886 in Illinois; died in 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 41. Ernest Leslie Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1970 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
    3. 42. Bessie May Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1890 in Illinois; died on 5 Oct 1903; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 43. Ross Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1892 in Illinois.
    5. 44. Grace Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    John married Lena Leota Chester after 1902 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Lena was born on 9 Aug 1860 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 20 Apr 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Apr 1936 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Charles Ismael GrittonCharles Ismael Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: teamster; proprietor of grocery store
    • Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Mendon, Charliton County, Missouri
    • Census: 1920, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois

    Notes:

    In the 1870 US census, John, age 8, and his brother Charles, age 6, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.

    In the 1880 US census, John, age 10, and his brother Charles, age 16, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.


    Chas. E. Gritton Odell Business Man, Is Buried
    Services Conducted From M.E. Church - Interment In Odell.
    Odell, Ill,, Jan. 8. - The funeral service for Charles E. Gritton was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor, Rev. T. Lee Knotts, conducting the service. Burial took place in the Odell cemetery. A quartette composed of Mrs. Arthur Marland, Mrs. M.C. Fonger, J.. Van Ness and Charles Norse rendered two selections. The Pallbearers were J.E. Pfingston, P.H. Foley, John Moore, W.D. Abbaduska, John De Boer and William Snyder.
    The following from out of town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gritton and daughter of Waukeshaw, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennett of Armon, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Yeazel, Louis Stroud, Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges, Miss Grace Fox and Miss Florence Stroud of Fairmount; Louis Gritton and Miss Ethel Gritton of Danville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin of Bloomington; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donbier, of Joliet; Mr. and Mrs. E. Silvers, of Le Roy, and Mrs. Ida Brown, of Dwight.
    Mr. Gritton was born at Fairmount, Ill, March 5, 1864, where he grew to young manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle E. Silvers at Fairmount, in the year 1887. They resided there a few years and later moved to Meadville, Mo. To this union four children were born, Lawrence, Grace, Floyd, and one child died in infancy. One son, Floyd, preceded his father in death in the year 1916, and his wife also passed away while living at Meadville.
    On July 27, 1916 he united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Donbier, of Odell, who is left with his son, Lawrence Gritton, of Waukeshaw, Wis., the daughter of Mrs. Edward Bennet of Armon, Wis., and one step-son, Joseph Donbier of Joliet. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one step-grandson, one sister, Mrs. George Hedges, of Fairmount and one brother, Louis Gritton of Danville.
    Mr. Gritton had been in failing health for the past several months, and the past few weeks had been confined to his home his death occurring Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock.
    For the past several years Mr. Gritton was engaged in the grocery and meat market business here, and had a wide circle of friends. He was a kind husband, father and neighbor, and will be greatly missed.
    The Times, Streator, Illinois. Friday 8 January 1932.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137425462/charles-ismael-gritton

    Charles married Myrtle L. Silvers on 6 Apr 1887 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Myrtle (daughter of James Lee Silvers and Harriet Bathina Kilmer) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Arthur Floyd Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 46. Lawrence Orville Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.
    3. 47. Infant Daughter Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
    4. 48. Grace M. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.

    Charles married Sarah Hattie Burch on 27 Jul 1916. Sarah was born on 19 Nov 1872 in Odell Township, Livingston County, Illinois; died on 27 Apr 1936 in Odell, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Apr 1936 in Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Orsmas J. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 9 Dec 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: carpenter, farm laborer
    • Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Mortuary record
    Gritton.
    O.J. Gritton passed away yesterday afternoon at 12:57 o'clock at his home, corner of Vermilion and Davis streets. He had been ill five weeks of acute consumption which developed into a complication. Deceased was 45 years old and leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

    Mr. Gritton moved here from Rossville about two years ago. He was proprietor of the Big Four meat market. He was well liked and popular with all who knew him. Mr. Gritton was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Modern Woodmen of America. His father lives in Penfield and he leaves three brothers, one sister and hour half-brothers. One brother, Ed Gritton, resides in this city.

    The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at Union chapel, seven miles northwest of this city. The cortege will leave the house at 9 o'clock. Rev. S.S. Jones will officiate. Interment will occur in the Johnson cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52622615/orsmas-j-gritton

    Orsmas married Mary Emily Gritton on 28 Feb 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Ida Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1875 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

  4. 12.  Charles Elisious Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 14 Nov 1857 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1880, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1885, Moline, Elk County, Kansas
    • Census: 1900, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Troy, Fountain County, Indiana
    • Census: 1920, Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana
    • Census: 1930, Troy, Fountain County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Decatur Man's Father Dies
    Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind., father of A.D. Gritton, 1700 East Prairie street, died at 9 a.m. Friday in Lakeview hospital in Danville. Burial will be Sunday in Danville. The Decatur relatives will attend.
    Mr. Gritton was the father of 16 children, of whom 14 are living.
    Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 14 April 1934.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62701492/charles-elisha-gritton

    Charles married Hannah Matilda Gritton on 5 Jul 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Hannah (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Clarence Ashley Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1959; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 51. Arthur Wesley Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Nov 1932 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 52. Orsmus Vandorn Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1881 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1979 in California; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 53. Elzora May Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jan 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 54. Charles Oliver Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 55. Ross Albert Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1886 in Moline, Elk County, Kansas; died on 18 Apr 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1916 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. 56. Jewell Rock Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1888 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.
    8. 57. Shelby Lylburn Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1890 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    9. 58. Anthony Dingler Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Feb 1973 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
    10. 59. Emma Deloris Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1893 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    11. 60. Nellie Queen Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1972 in West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    12. 61. Katherine Meresha Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1896 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1994; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    13. 62. Rosanna Maude Ann Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1899 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1990; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    14. 63. Everett Mason Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1901 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1969 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
    15. 64. Rachel Helena Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 May 1960 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    16. 65. Jessie Dora Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1904 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1966 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  5. 13.  Edward Orville Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Dec 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    E. Gritton and Mollie Washburn, of Gifford, were married at Danville, Sunday.
    Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 21 March 1894, page 4.


    Census:
    In the 1900 US census he is listed as divorced. Living in the household of his brother, Thomas Gritton

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62701700/edward-arville-gritton

    Edward married Della D. Davis on 21 Apr 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Della was born about 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Edward married Sarah Ellen Washburn on 14 Oct 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Dennis Washburn and Elizabeth Pearson) was born about 1861 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Edward married Mary Washburn on 17 May 1894. Mary (daughter of Dennis Washburn and Elizabeth Pearson) was born on 4 Jan 1874 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; died on 21 Feb 1929 in Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Feb 1929 in Mount Auburn Memorial Park, Stickney, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Thomas Elija Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 5 Dec 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: blacksmith; mechanic
    • Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395341/thomas-lee-gritten

    Thomas married Martha Evelyn Shanks on 17 Jun 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Martha (daughter of Henry Beam Shank and Ann Eliza Myers) was born on 3 May 1865 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Jun 1935 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Francis Earl Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1884 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1940 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 67. Maude Verne Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1946 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Nov 1946 in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana.
    3. 68. Ollie Mae Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1887 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 May 1968; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 69. Samuel Laven Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1891 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Dec 1944 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 70. Thomas Augustus Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1892 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 71. Myrtle Claire Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 1976 in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. 72. Orville Edmond Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1898 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1945 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  7. 15.  Sedora Jane GrittonSedora Jane Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 May 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1954 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Ex-resident of Rossville expires at 88.
    Mrs. Dora Dengler, 88, of Lincoln, Ill., former Rossville resident, died at 4 a.m. Thursday (July 29, 1954) in Memorial Hospital at Lincoln where she was a patient a week following a heart attack.

    Mrs. Dengler left Rossville two years ago to live with a son, Marion of Lincoln.

    Surviving in addition to the son are a daughter, Mrs. Elvie Hartle of Veedersburg and a niece, Mrs. Emma Rhorer of 1227 Freeman St.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, and a daughter.

    The body is at the Howie & Berry Funeral Home in Lincoln where services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. Graveside Rites will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Mann's Chapel Cemetery south of Rossville.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62702848/sedora-jane-goodner_dengler

    Sedora married John Goodner on 31 Mar 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois. John (son of Henry Goodner and Susan Gritton) was born on 18 Aug 1847 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1903 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Sedora married Anthony Dengler on 29 Oct 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Anthony was born on 25 Jan 1854 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Jul 1940 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Jul 1940 in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Myrtle Dengler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1890; died on 18 Sep 1892; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 74. Alva Dengler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1882 in Illinois.
    3. 75. Marion Anthony Dengler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1898 in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Feb 1981; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

  8. 16.  Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 12 Nov 1866 in Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1929; was buried on 8 Mar 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: at home

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48267384/elizabeth-ann-elder

    Block 13

    Elizabeth married William Davis Elder on 8 Apr 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois. William was born on 31 Jul 1864 in Illinois; died on 3 Feb 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 1917 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Dessa Elder  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1978 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Sep 1978 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  9. 17.  William Milo Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 10 Aug 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Sep 1950 in Cates, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1950 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112064528/william-milo-gritten

    William married Myrtle Ann Burns on 5 Oct 1890 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Myrtle was born in Mar 1875 in Illinois; died on 29 Aug 1974; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. William Bryan Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1896 in Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1914 in Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Aug 1914 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 78. Rosetta Capitolla Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1898 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1977 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 79. Alva Herman Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1902 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1949 in Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee; was buried on 6 Apr 1949 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

  10. 18.  Romille Josephine Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 11 Feb 1872 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 1933 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Mar 1933 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: house work

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134495159/romillie-josephine-grimes

    Section 2

    Romille married Samuel Grimes on 6 Mar 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois. Samuel was born on 20 Apr 1843 in Illinois; died on 5 Feb 1922 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Feb 1922 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 80. Nettie E. Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Indiana; died on 15 Dec 1981 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Dec 1981 in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
    2. 81. Georgia Ona Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1891 in Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1915 in Gill Township, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Apr 1915 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

  11. 19.  George Eli Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 19 Jun 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Greenville, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Feb 1933 in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: road construction
    • Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104097429/george-e-gritten

    George married Maggie B. James on 6 Oct 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Maggie was born on 24 Sep 1875 in Illinois; died on 4 Jun 1950; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Otis Calvin Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died in Apr 1968 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.
    2. 83. George Virgil Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Oct 1963; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

  12. 20.  Laban E. Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 10 Jul 1876 in Penfield, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1948 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Apr 1948 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: laborer
    • _MILT: Spanish-American War Ind. PVT 44th US Vol. Inf.

    Notes:

    Laban E. Gritten
    Williamsport, April 26, Laben E. Gritten, 71, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at 6 p.m. Saturday. Born at Penfield, Ill., he was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He married Delia McCammon, who survives with four sons and a daughter, Calvin L., Alvin C., Laban E.Jr., Robert W., and Mrs. Clara Roach, all of Williamsport, and a brother and a sister, William Gritten, Kingman and Mrs. Clara Thompson, Toluca, Ill.

    Journal and Carrier, Lafayette, Indiana. Monday, 26 April 1948.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66715414/laban-e_-gritten

    Laban married Delia Ann McCammon in 1924 in Indiana. Delia was born in 9 Apr 1895 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 14 Feb 1963 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Feb 1963 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 84. Calvin Lester Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 15 May 1973 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 May 1973 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    2. 85. Alvin Chester Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 20 Sep 1964 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1964 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    3. 86. Clara Elizabeth Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1926 in Indiana; died on 27 Sep 1990 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1990 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    4. 87. Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1928 in Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 1 Jun 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Jun 2003 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    5. 88. Robert Wilson Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 27 Jun 1992 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

  13. 21.  Clara E. Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 15 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1970.

    Notes:

    LKH Notes:
    Find a Grave's list of Labon and Lydia's children includes Jessie Clara Gritten b.1878 - d.17 Feb 1909. Buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    And there is no other entry for their daughter, Clara Gritton.
    However.
    Although the birth date matches, the other information for Clara E. (Gritton) (Myers) Thompson points to the information I have entered here.
    The US Social Security Applications and Claims Index entry is for
    Name: Clara E Thompson
    [Clara Thompson]
    [Clara E Gritten]
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 15 Apr 1879
    Birth Place: Penfield, IL
    Death Date: 15 Feb 1970
    Claim Date: 24 Aug 1965
    Father: Laben Gritten
    Mother: Lydia Pyle
    SSN: 334161866

    Clara married William P. Myers on 11 Apr 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois. William was born in Oct 1877 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Clara married Robert W. Thompson on 7 Sep 1919 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Robert was born in 1876 in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jul 1920 in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 22.  Calvin Jacob Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Mar 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    LKH note: Clues lead to these articles being about this Calvin Gritten. Except that his headstone states he died in 1908.
    * * * *
    LKH note: to add further confusion, there is there are two different version of when and where Calvin died.
    * * * *
    Penfield
    Calvin Gritten died Monday at the home of his brother, George Gritten, near Gerald, from consumption of the bowels. Mr. Gritten had been sick for several months, but was able to be out until about two weeks ago, when he was compelled to take to his bed. He was a member of the Collison Knights of Pythias lodge. The funeral was held Wednesday from the George Gritten home.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 28 January 1909, page 8.
    * * * *
    Penfield.
    Cal Gritten was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Dolie Elder, in Danville, the latter part of last week. Mr. Gritten is improving in health.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 February 1909, page 8.
    * * * *
    Penfield
    Calvin Gritten died at the home of his sister in Danville after an illness of several months. The funeral was at Armstrong, where he was buried by the Knights of Phthias lodge of Penfield.
    The Champaign daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 25 February 1909, page 8.




    Census:
    In the 1900 US census Calvin, age 19, is living with his mother, Lydia Gritton, age 56, who is listed as a widow.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62703809/calvin-jacob-gritten


  15. 23.  Noah B. Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born in 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100544233/noah-b_-gritten


  16. 24.  Infant Watson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 1 Mar 1852; died on 1 Mar 1852; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63319177/infant-watson


  17. 25.  Nancy Jane WatsonNancy Jane Watson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 28 Mar 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Dec 1927 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housework
    • Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67698227/nancy-jane-demoss

    Nancy married Moses L. DeMoss on 6 Nov 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Moses was born on 14 Jan 1845 in Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1918 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 14 Mar 1918 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Maggie Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1874 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1948; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 90. Benjamin Franklin Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1929 in Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 1929 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 91. Clara Druzilla Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1878 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Oct 1940 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Oct 1940 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 92. Winfield DeMoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1881 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Jun 1942 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jun 1942 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 93. Lillian Mae Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1884 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1965; was buried in Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, Iroquois County, Illinois.
    6. 94. Mary Isabelle Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1886 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Dec 1923; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. 95. William Elmer DeMoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 May 1942 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 17 May 1942 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  18. 26.  Sarah Margaret Watson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 18 Jan 1855 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Jul 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Jul 1936 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67740587/sarah-margaret-smith

    Sarah married Samuel Perry Smith on 12 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Samuel was born on 17 Aug 1854 in Indiana; died on 24 Dec 1932 in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 1932 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 27.  William Henry Watson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 7 May 1857 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1927 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 1927 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Quarreled with David Clem. When Milo Gritton became involved, David Clem killed Milo. See Danville Commerical, 26 September 1878.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156107/william-henry-watson

    William married Maranda Henrietta Shank on 1 Dec 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Maranda (daughter of Henry Beam Shank and Ann Eliza Myers) was born on 1 Nov 1856 in Indiana; died on 26 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 96. William Albert Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Sep 1929 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 97. John James Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1885 in Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1965 in Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 98. Mabel Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1960; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 99. Estella Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1890 in Illinois.
    5. 100. Minnie Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1893 in Illinois.
    6. 101. Samuel Ross Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1895 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1962; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  20. 28.  John Francis WatsonJohn Francis Watson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 28 Aug 1861 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1946 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jan 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63319313/john-francis-watson

    John married Susan Agnes Shank on 6 Mar 1881 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Susan (daughter of Henry Beam Shank and Ann Eliza Myers) was born on 26 Dec 1862 in Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1916 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Aug 1916 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 102. Francis Leroy Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 103. Ardilla Ann Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1979; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 104. Nora Agnes Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1887 in Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Sep 1917 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 105. Mattie May Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1962; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 106. Atha Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1890 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1949; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
    6. 107. Ethel Bertha Gertrude Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1973 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
    7. 108. Cora Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1898 in Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1970; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    8. 109. William J. Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1900 in Illinois; died in 1968; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    9. 110. Elsie T. Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Illinois.

    John married Martha Evelyn Shanks on 3 Aug 1918 in Fountain County, Indiana. Martha (daughter of Henry Beam Shank and Ann Eliza Myers) was born on 3 May 1865 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Jun 1935 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 29.  Martha Isabelle Watson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Apr 1865 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1956; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11062929/martha-isabelle-moss

    Martha married John B. Moss on 29 Jan 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois. John (son of Elmore Moss and Sarah Rodrick) was born on 1 Nov 1857 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1937 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Nov 1937 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 111. Rolla Oliver Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1884 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1956 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 112. Francis Elmore Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1882 in Illinois; died in Nov 1978; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 113. Ernie Uries Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1887 in Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1965; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  22. 30.  Samuel Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sarah2, 1.Nancy1) was born about 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

  23. 31.  John Wesley Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sarah2, 1.Nancy1) was born in 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1896; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137635050/john-wesley-grimes


  24. 32.  Anna Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sarah2, 1.Nancy1) was born about 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Anna married William Saunders on 26 Sep 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois. William was born about 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 33.  Howard Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sarah2, 1.Nancy1) was born about 1871 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

  26. 34.  Elisha Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sarah2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 19 Feb 1874 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1941 in Bourbon County, Kansas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Osage Township, Bourbon County, Kansas
    • Census: 1910, Moundville, Vernon County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66272266/elisha-c-grimes

    Elisha married Harriet Anne "Hattie" Kirby about 1910. Harriet was born on 26 Apr 1865 in Iowa; died on 2 Aug 1918 in Bourbon County, Kansas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 35.  Luella Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sarah2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 11 Oct 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1938 in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Feb 1936 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Obituary from Find a Grave
    She was the daughter of Lloyd H. Grimes and Sarah F. Gritton.

    "Mrs. Ella Spork, 58, of 2708-163rd place, died yesterday morning at Crown Point sanatorium after a two year illness.
    She is survived by her husband, William; three daughters, Mrs. Memia Bales of Hammond, Mrs. Laura Crowder of Lansing, and Mrs. Mamie Kirk of East Chicago; two sons, Richard E. and Bud of Hammond, and six grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the Emmerling chapel with Rev. Harry Stevens of Crown Point officiating. The body will be taken to Covington, Ind., for burial Saturday." - Hammond Times, Hammond, Indiana, February 19, 1936.
    Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 December 2018), memorial page for Luella Gritton

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22464999/luella-gritton-spork

    Family/Spouse: William Marshall Spork. William was born on 15 Jun 1872 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York; died on 11 Aug 1952 in Hebron, Porter County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Aug 1952 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  28. 36.  Alpheus J. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1962 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Weimer, Jackson County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1905, Heron Lake, Jackson County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1910, Heron Lake, Jackson County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1920, Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1930, Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota
    • Census: 1940, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99648981/alpheus-j_-gritton


  29. 37.  Elmer E. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 21 Feb 1871 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Nov 1948 in Los Angeles County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: railroad switchman; railroad conductor
    • Census: 1900, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
    • Census: 1910, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
    • Census: 1920, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
    • Census: 1940, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California

    Notes:

    Conductor Elmer E. Gritton is the most unfortunate man on the road. His family is again in quarantine, this time on account of diphtheria.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 15 February 1915.
    * * * *
    Conductor Elmer Gritton, whose home is quarantined on account of diphtheria, is living in a caboose.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Tuesday, 16 February 1915.
    * * *
    The home of E.E. Gritton, 205 East Illinois street has been quarantined on account of diphtheria.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 17 February 1915.
    * * *

    LKH note: a lesson in searching for one than one news article about the same event. In the series above each article gave a new clue about Elmer and his family. 1. He is a railroad conductor.
    2. His family has been in quarantine more than once. 3. He lived in a caboose while they were in quarantine. 4. Their home address is listed.


    LKH note:
    From this news article we learn that Elmer has been a railroad conductor since 1905.
    * * *
    Under the column “Shop and Track. Illinois Central.
    A new seniority list of conducts and brakemen made up at the end of the year 1914 was posted on Saturday evening by Yardmaster Birdzell. The list shows the following sanding of trainman: Conductors –
    [there follows a list of names and years, including … ]
    E.E. Gritton and J.V. Spitz, 1905.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Tuesday, 9 February 1915, page 4.


    Conductor Gritton had one of the longest trains ever pulled into the Urbana yards Friday night. It was an extra from the west, consisting of 91 cars and three quarters of a mile long.
    The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Monday, 15 March 1915, page 2.

    Elmer married Docie Gertrude McClard on 21 Aug 1902 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana. Docie (daughter of Henry McClard and Nancy Belle Crawford) was born on 28 Sep 1885 in Kentucky; died on 24 May 1956 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 114. Effie Mae Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Indiana.
    2. 115. Ruth Beatrice Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1903 in Indiana; died on 24 Mar 1992 in San Joaquin, Fresno County, California.
    3. 116. Mildred Emlyn Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 10 Apr 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
    4. 117. Forence Ellen Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1909 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 11 Sep 1968 in Orange County, California.
    5. 118. Elmer Henry Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1910 in Illinois; died on 14 Jul 1981 in Orange County, California.
    6. 119. George Edward Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1989 in Orange County, California.
    7. 120. Kenton Milo Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1919 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Mar 1999 in California.

  30. 38.  Effie May Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 15 Aug 1877 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 1952; was buried on 14 Feb 1952 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99648578/effie-m_-thomas

    Effie married Charles Clinton Thomas on 27 Oct 1897. Charles (son of John H. Thomas and Sarah A. Douglas) was born on 13 Oct 1875 in Cutler, Carroll County, Indiana; died on 12 Apr 1958 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 14 Apr 1958 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 121. Orville Elmer Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1984 in San Diego County, California.
    2. 122. Carl Alpheus Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1970 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 123. Violet Sina Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1902 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Aug 2003 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 124. Alta Ruth Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1907 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Apr 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 125. Thelma Ellen Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1910 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Jun 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1944 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 126. Herman Clinton Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Aug 1979 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Aug 1979 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana.

  31. 39.  George Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 11 Dec 1878 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1961 in Kankakee County, Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 40.  Elvin J. GrittonElvin J. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Jan 1886 in Illinois; died in 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Recognizes all pupils shown in old photograph
    Fourteen appearing in Gravat School group dead, says Mrs. Liggett.
    If you are among the many readers of the Commercial-News who cut out the picture published in last Sunday’s edition of the Gravat school pupils of nearly forty years ago you can identify them from this list, furnished by Mrs. Clara Atwood Liggett, 1312 Polk avenue.
    Mrs. Liggett, a life resident of this community, and a member of the group of children appearing in the old photograph, can name 14 of the pupils who have died since the picture was taken, and give the names of the same number of married ones.
    According to her identification, the two pupils holding the sign are Elvin Gritton and Charles Wheeler. The others are:
    Bottom row, left to right: Everett Daniel, Ora Gravat, Grace Starr, Pearl Starr, Dessie Gravat, Fannie Wheeler, Lydia Fairchilds, Laura Fugate, Bessie Gritton, Elza Fairchilds, Ernest Gritton, Elmer Caster.
    Second row, left to right: Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Howard Gravat, Lubina Caster, Tacy Heitro, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Tacy Fairchilds, Olive Gravat, Orville Starr, Charles Vanvickle, Earl Swisher.
    Third row, left to right: William Daniel, Stella Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Zettie Swisher, Elsie Heitro, Rebecca Clem, Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Jennie Wells.
    Fourth row, left to right: Clara Atwood, Jessie Swisher, John Radebaugh, Stella Radebaugh, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Sarah Vanvickle, Francis Smith, Rosa Wells.
    Top row, left to right: Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, John Hardenbrock (teacher), Charles O. Gravat, Reuben Vanvickle, and Edward Fugate.
    The 14 known by Mrs. Atwood to have died since the picture of these pupils, all descendants of some of Vermilion county’s first families, was taken, are Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Francis Smith, Elvin Gritton, Bessie Gritton, Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, and the teacher, John Hadenbrook.
    Here are the married names of some of the old Gravat school pupils: Fannie Wheeler (Howard) White, Lubina Caster (John) White, Edna Wheeler (Winnie) DeMoss, Stella Daniel (Coy) Vanvickle, Jennie Daniel [Ernest] Henry, Zettie Swisher (Jewell) Potter, Rebecca Clem (Luther) Cramer, Cara Atwood (J.) Liggett, Jennie Swisher (J.M.) Justice, Lulu Radebaugh (Charles) Thompson, Gertrude Fairchilds (C.O.) Gravat, Ona Radebaugh (Charles) Finley (deceased), Sarah Vanvickle (Clifford) McCracken.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250022626/elvin-j-gritton


  2. 41.  Ernest Leslie GrittonErnest Leslie Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 29 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1970 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: truck driver
    • Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Ontwa Township, Cass County, Michigan

    Notes:

    Recognizes all pupils shown in old photograph
    Fourteen appearing in Gravat School group dead, says Mrs. Liggett.
    If you are among the many readers of the Commercial-News who cut out the picture published in last Sunday’s edition of the Gravat school pupils of nearly forty years ago you can identify them from this list, furnished by Mrs. Clara Atwood Liggett, 1312 Polk avenue.
    Mrs. Liggett, a life resident of this community, and a member of the group of children appearing in the old photograph, can name 14 of the pupils who have died since the picture was taken, and give the names of the same number of married ones.
    According to her identification, the two pupils holding the sign are Elvin Gritton and Charles Wheeler. The others are:
    Bottom row, left to right: Everett Daniel, Ora Gravat, Grace Starr, Pearl Starr, Dessie Gravat, Fannie Wheeler, Lydia Fairchilds, Laura Fugate, Bessie Gritton, Elza Fairchilds, Ernest Gritton, Elmer Caster.
    Second row, left to right: Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Howard Gravat, Lubina Caster, Tacy Heitro, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Tacy Fairchilds, Olive Gravat, Orville Starr, Charles Vanvickle, Earl Swisher.
    Third row, left to right: William Daniel, Stella Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Zettie Swisher, Elsie Heitro, Rebecca Clem, Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Jennie Wells.
    Fourth row, left to right: Clara Atwood, Jessie Swisher, John Radebaugh, Stella Radebaugh, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Sarah Vanvickle, Francis Smith, Rosa Wells.
    Top row, left to right: Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, John Hardenbrock (teacher), Charles O. Gravat, Reuben Vanvickle, and Edward Fugate.
    The 14 known by Mrs. Atwood to have died since the picture of these pupils, all descendants of some of Vermilion county’s first families, was taken, are Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Francis Smith, Elvin Gritton, Bessie Gritton, Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, and the teacher, John Hadenbrook.
    Here are the married names of some of the old Gravat school pupils: Fannie Wheeler (Howard) White, Lubina Caster (John) White, Edna Wheeler (Winnie) DeMoss, Stella Daniel (Coy) Vanvickle, Jennie Daniel [Ernest] Henry, Zettie Swisher (Jewell) Potter, Rebecca Clem (Luther) Cramer, Cara Atwood (J.) Liggett, Jennie Swisher (J.M.) Justice, Lulu Radebaugh (Charles) Thompson, Gertrude Fairchilds (C.O.) Gravat, Ona Radebaugh (Charles) Finley (deceased), Sarah Vanvickle (Clifford) McCracken.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Edwardsburg - Ernest L. Gritton, 82, of Berrien Center, Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday in the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home.
    The South Bend Tribune, South Bend Indiana. Friday, 24 July 1970.


    Cassopolis, Oct. 30 (AP) - Myrtle Gritton is seeking a divorce from Ernest Gritton of Cassopolis, on grounds of desertion and non-support. They were married Feb. 26, 1913.
    The Daily Star, Niles, Michigan. Wednesday, 30 October 1946.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49598215/ernest-l_-gritton

    Row 26

    Ernest married Myrtle E. Randall on 26 Feb 1913 in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, and was divorced on 6 Feb 1947 in Cass County, Michigan. Myrtle (daughter of William Randall and Elizabeth Fultcher) was born on 2 Jun 1891 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky; died on 10 Dec 1953 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 127. Randall Allison Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1914 in Sanville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Nov 1973 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
    2. 128. Naomi E. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1915 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1979 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan; was buried in Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
    3. 129. Lucille Thelma Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 May 1981 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.

  3. 42.  Bessie May GrittonBessie May Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 Mar 1890 in Illinois; died on 5 Oct 1903; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Family is unfortunate.
    John Gritton, living west of town has numerous afflictions. John Gritton, who resides west of Danville, is certainly having his full share of troubles. His wife died a little over a year ago and a few months afterward he suffered heavy loss by fire. Last week his eldest daughter, age 13, who was so much help in keeping house and caring for smaller children in the family died from the effects of typhoid fever. Although quite young, Bessie succeeded in keeping the family together and at the same time attended school. Besides the father, she leaves a little sister and three younger brothers, Homer friends extend the family profound sympathy.

    Homer Enterprise. News paper article.



    Obituary.
    (Contributer)
    Bessie May Gritten was born March 24, 1890, near Danville and died at 9 o'clock, Oct. 5, 1903, aged 13 years, 6 months and 11 days. She was the eldest daughter of John Gritten. Three weeks ago she became ill of typhoid fever and all that loving hands could do was done and her recovery seemed possible until Friday when the disease took a serious turn. Throughout her entire sickness she was an example of Christian patience and fortitude, although her suffering at last was intense until peaceful sleep came to her relief. Her mother died a year ago and Bessie was left to keep house and though so young, kept the family together and attended school, where she was greatly loved by teacher and schoolmates. Always kind and loving, she early evinced a desire to become a Christian and was baptized in 1902 by J.J. Cosatt and has since been a member of Union church.

    Besides loving friends and schoolmates she leaves three brothers, Elvin, Earnest and Ross, the latter just recovering from typhoid fever, Grace and her grief stricken father who have the heart felt sympathy of the entire community. But in this sad hour of grief and sadness let us not forget that their has been a happy meeting between mother and child in out beautiful home beyond. We wouldn't call her away, although how much we all miss her. Her noble and sweet young life has been spent and hers is the victory.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Bessie Gritton dies.
    The funeral service and interment take place Tuesday afternoon.
    Bessie Gritton, daughter of John R. Gritton of Blount, died Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock aged 13 years. Typhoid fever was the cause and death came after an illness of about three weeks. The funeral was held at Union chapel Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J.J. Cossatt. Burial at Johnson cemetery.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Recognizes all pupils shown in old photograph
    Fourteen appearing in Gravat School group dead, says Mrs. Liggett.
    If you are among the many readers of the Commercial-News who cut out the picture published in last Sunday’s edition of the Gravat school pupils of nearly forty years ago you can identify them from this list, furnished by Mrs. Clara Atwood Liggett, 1312 Polk avenue.
    Mrs. Liggett, a life resident of this community, and a member of the group of children appearing in the old photograph, can name 14 of the pupils who have died since the picture was taken, and give the names of the same number of married ones.
    According to her identification, the two pupils holding the sign are Elvin Gritton and Charles Wheeler. The others are:
    Bottom row, left to right: Everett Daniel, Ora Gravat, Grace Starr, Pearl Starr, Dessie Gravat, Fannie Wheeler, Lydia Fairchilds, Laura Fugate, Bessie Gritton, Elza Fairchilds, Ernest Gritton, Elmer Caster.
    Second row, left to right: Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Howard Gravat, Lubina Caster, Tacy Heitro, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Tacy Fairchilds, Olive Gravat, Orville Starr, Charles Vanvickle, Earl Swisher.
    Third row, left to right: William Daniel, Stella Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Zettie Swisher, Elsie Heitro, Rebecca Clem, Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Jennie Wells.
    Fourth row, left to right: Clara Atwood, Jessie Swisher, John Radebaugh, Stella Radebaugh, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Sarah Vanvickle, Francis Smith, Rosa Wells.
    Top row, left to right: Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, John Hardenbrock (teacher), Charles O. Gravat, Reuben Vanvickle, and Edward Fugate.
    The 14 known by Mrs. Atwood to have died since the picture of these pupils, all descendants of some of Vermilion county’s first families, was taken, are Margaret Fugate, Ira Gravat, Gertrude Fairchilds, Ona Radebaugh, Francis Smith, Elvin Gritton, Bessie Gritton, Jesse Smith, Homer Fairchilds, Edna Wheeler, Effie Smith, Ira Atwood, Harley Gravat, and the teacher, John Hadenbrook.
    Here are the married names of some of the old Gravat school pupils: Fannie Wheeler (Howard) White, Lubina Caster (John) White, Edna Wheeler (Winnie) DeMoss, Stella Daniel (Coy) Vanvickle, Jennie Daniel [Ernest] Henry, Zettie Swisher (Jewell) Potter, Rebecca Clem (Luther) Cramer, Cara Atwood (J.) Liggett, Jennie Swisher (J.M.) Justice, Lulu Radebaugh (Charles) Thompson, Gertrude Fairchilds (C.O.) Gravat, Ona Radebaugh (Charles) Finley (deceased), Sarah Vanvickle (Clifford) McCracken.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/249924742/bessie-mae-gritton
    No headstone found.


  4. 43.  Ross GrittonRoss Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 Mar 1892 in Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    From WWI draft registration card for Ross Gritton.
    b.24 Mar 1897 - [looks like 1897 but could also look like 1892 which would better match census records and ages of siblings]
    build: medium
    eyes: brown
    hair: dark brown

    Ross married Delilia Corbin on 21 Nov 1923 in Iron River, Iron County, Michigan. Delilia was born about 1905 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 44.  Grace Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (9.John3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 13 Feb 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    US Social Security Applications and Cliams Index gives Grace Gritton Winder, b.13 Nov 1897, Danville, Illinois. Father: John Gritton. Mother: Sarah Brown.

    Grace married John Este Winder on 4 Dec 1918 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. John was born about 1892 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 45.  Arthur Floyd Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (10.Charles3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) 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-gritton


  7. 46.  Lawrence Orville Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (10.Charles3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) 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:
    1. 130. Naomi Claire Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1918 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California.
    2. 131. Delaine Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1921 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon.
    3. 132. Charlotte Anna Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 133. Carol Lee Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Jan 1998.

  8. 47.  Infant Daughter Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (10.Charles3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) 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-gritton


  9. 48.  Grace M. GrittonGrace M. Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (10.Charles3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.

  10. 49.  Ida Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (11.Orsmas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born about 1875 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Ida Girtton, daughter of Orsmus and Mary Girtton, is five years old in the 1880 US census. I do not find any other record of her.


  11. 50.  Clarence Ashley Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 18 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1959; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Gritton Family Afflicted
    Typhoid Fever Victims Taken to Danville.
    Danville, Ill., Jan. 27. - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton of Penfield, both suffering from typhoid fever, were brought to this city and were taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital where they will receive treatment. Mrs. Gritton was taken ill nearly two months ago and is very weak and much worn by the disease. Her husband succumbed to the fever and both have been in the care of two nurses, one from this city and one from Chicago. Two children in the family had typhoid fever just before their mother was taken ill, but have fully recovered.
    Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Modern Woodmen have rendered very substantial aid during the affliction of the family, but it was thought best to bring Mr. and Mrs. Gritton to the hospital. They were accompanied to this city by Charles Gritton of Covington, father of Mr. Gritton, and A.F. Chambers, Frank Oberlin and G.W. Putnam of Penfield, members of the Knights of Pythias lodge.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 27 January 1908, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085222/clarence-ashley-gritten

    Clarence married Marietta Blanch Shannon on 23 Sep 1902 in Pipestone County, Minnesota. Marietta (daughter of Norman Shannon and Viola Anna Onan) was born on 4 Oct 1885 in Iowa; died on 24 Feb 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 134. Anna Pearle Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1988 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    2. 135. Charles Norman Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1980 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 Sep 1980 in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana.
    3. 136. Winnie Star Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1906 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Jul 1985 in Story City, Story County, Iowa; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 137. Clarence Lonergon Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1974 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange County, California.
    5. 138. Rumley Advance Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1994 in Riverside County, California; was buried in Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois.
    6. 139. Wilma Jean Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died in 2003; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.
    7. 140. Aaron Elbert Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1915 in Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1980; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    8. 141. Mary Evelyn Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1917 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1997; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.
    9. 142. Paul Hubert Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1919 in Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1944; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    10. 143. David Marion Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1921 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  12. 51.  Arthur Wesley Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Nov 1932 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: laborer
    • Census: 1910; USS Georgia, Philadelphia Military & Naval Forces
    • Census: 1915, Buffalo, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1925, West Seneca, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1930, West Seneca, Erie County, New York

    Notes:

    Gritton - In Danville, Ill., Nov. 8, 1932, Arthur, husband of Rose Gritton (nee Lawrence), son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind.; has seven brothers and seven sisters, all of Danville, Ill. Burial at Danville, Ill.
    The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, Thursday, 10 November 1932.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2565584/arthur-wesley-gritton

    Plot 12, 4114/R8

    Arthur married Rose Lawrence on 7 Jan 1911 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Rose was born about 1890 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 52.  Orsmus Vandorn Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 29 Jun 1881 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1979 in California; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Note from Family Search.
    Orsmus Vandorn Gritton and his wife, Mary Josephine Underwood, abandoned their three boys when the couple separated. At the time the youngest, Joseph Vandorn Gritton, was age five. The boys grew up in Brightside Orphanage in Plymouth, Indiana. The orphanage put them out one by one as they reached the age of sixteen. Their mother kept their sister, Millie.


    Mrs. Josephine Gritton has filed a petition in the superior court asking a divorce from Orsmus Gritton. They were married June 22, 1903, and separated March 24, 1920. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. They have three children and she asks their custody. Russell K. Bedgood and L.J. Ledman are attorneys for the plaintiff.
    Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Friday, 8 October 1920, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74130182/orsmus-van_doran-gritton

    Orsmus married Mary Josephine Underwood on 23 Jun 1902. Mary was born on 22 Jan 1883 in Penfield, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 1957 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; was buried on 8 Jun 1957 in Indiana Soldiers Home Cemetery, Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 144. Millie Elzora Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 1973 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Sep 1973 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Kentland, Newton County, Indiana.
    2. 145. Walter Theodore Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1905 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1956; was buried in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Montgomery County, Indiana.
    3. 146. Edward Harold Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1907 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1977 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Aug 1977 in Shepherd Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    4. 147. Joseph Vandorn Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1910 in Illinois; died on 9 Oct 1977 in Schererville, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 11 Oct 1977 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana.

  14. 53.  Elzora May Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 8 Feb 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jan 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Hines-Gritton
    Danville, Ill., February 3. - Miss Elzara Gritton, of Covington, Ind., and Charles E. Hines, of Grape Creek, Ill., were married here, Saturday afternoon, by Justice of the Peace Allen Grant.
    The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana. Monday, 3 February 1908, page 7.


    Sister Dies
    Mrs. Charles Hines, Danville, sister of Mr. A.D. Gritton, 1713 East William street, died early today. Her funeral will be conducted in Pape Funeral home, Danville, Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in the cemetery at Armstrong. Mrs. Hines leaves her husband and two children, her mother, Mrs. Charles Gritton, who lived with here, six sisters and seven brothers.
    The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 27 January 1944.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76470874/elzora-may-hines

    Elzora married Charles Burnal Hines on 1 Feb 1908. Charles was born on 7 Nov 1883 in Illinois; died on 10 Feb 1968; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 148. Mildred Iola Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 1994 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 149. Audrey Belle Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 25 Feb 1995; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 150. Ernest Gerald Hines  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1974; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  15. 54.  Charles Oliver Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Indiana Marriages
    Covington, Ind., July 3. - Miss Nettie Rose and Charles O. Gritten, of this city, were married last night at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Gritten; Justice of the peace Samuel Simms performing the ceremony.
    The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana. Friday, 3 July 1908.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116081685/charles-oliver-gritton

    Charles married Nettie Rose on 1 Jul 1908. Nettie was born on 21 Jan 1886 in Warren County, Indiana; died on 16 Dec 1961 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 151. Cecil Finley Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1911 in Illinois; died on 27 May 1969; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 152. Forrest Oakley Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1917 in Illinois; died on 7 May 1986 in Los Angeles County, California.
    3. 153. Edgar Goodwin Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1992 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 154. Elma Louise Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 May 1999; was buried in Songer Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 155. Paul Everett Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1991; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  16. 55.  Ross Albert Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Aug 1886 in Moline, Elk County, Kansas; died on 18 Apr 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1916 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1910, Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Death of Brother
    C.E. Gritton was called to Danville Wednesday on account of the death of his brother, Ross Gritton who was born and lived for several years in this vicinity. The funeral service was held from the residence this morning at 11 o'clock and the remains were taken to Armstrong where interment was made. The decedent was 28 years of age and left a wife but no children.
    The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 20 April 1916, page 8.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71203938/ross-albert-gritton

    Family/Spouse: Hattie Farnsworth. Hattie was born about 1887 in Illinois; died on 23 May 1946 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 56.  Jewell Rock Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 20 Sep 1888 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    J.R. Gritton Dies
    Jewell R. Gritton, 64, Danville, a brother of A.D. Gritton, 1713 E. William St., died yesterday in Danville, according to word received here. He was an employe of the American Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Decatur. He lived here for several months recently. The body is in the Paper Funeral Home, Danville. Arrangements are incomplete.
    Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 9 October 1952.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21693232/jewell-rock-gritton

    Jewell married Flora Graham on 20 Jan 1910. Flora was born on 10 Aug 1888 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 18 Apr 1950 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 156. Edmond Leroy Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1913 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  18. 57.  Shelby Lylburn Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 26 Mar 1890 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71603174/shelby-l_-gritton

    Shelby married Maude Fetters on 14 Apr 1913. Maude was born on 26 Aug 1890 in South Dakota; died on 11 Dec 1980 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 157. LaVerne Ida Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1916 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 2 Jun 1994 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.

  19. 58.  Anthony Dingler Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 18 Dec 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Feb 1973 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: car repairman and inspector for the Wabash Railroad Co.
    • Census: 1920, Ridgeley, Dodge County, Nebraska
    • Census: 1930, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Members of the Anthony Gritton family were victims when two tornadoes struck Indiana on 17 April 1922. Their tragic loss was highlighted in several newspaper articles which covered not only the event but also followed through with articles about the family's recovery and return to Indiana.


    Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Tuesday, 18 April 1922.

    Nine persons lost their lives, many other were seriously injured and much property was destroyed in a cyclone that visited Warren county late Monday afternoon, the terrific storm wiping out the village of Hedrick, six miles northwest of West Lebanon, where four of the storm victims met death, then swooping down on a settlement known as Soul Sweep Corner, two and a half miles east of Hedrick, where three were killed; and finally striking the Ulrich Hunter farm south of Judyville, where two lost their lives.

    House Plows Furrow
    At Soul Sweeper corner, the Gritton home in which two children lost their lives, was carried 50 feet from its foundation, and left completely shattered in a field. It plowed a deep furrow in the ground as it was swept along by the force of the storm. The body of Mrs. High, whose home was completely destroyed was found in the wreckage. The body of taken to the home of her father, Charles Wakely, in West Lebanon. The bodies of the Gritton children were taken to the Byers home west of the corner.

    The Dead At Soul Sweeper Corner
    Mrs. Gladys W. High, 34.
    Paul E. Gritton, 6.
    Ruth E. Griton, 3 months old.

    Seriously Injured
    Tony Gritton, father of children killed. He was a broken hip and ankle and is hurt internally.
    Ivan, Harlan and Helen Gritton, of Soul Sweeper Corner, all badly injured and at Lakeview hospital, Danville, Ill. Ivan and Harlan are expected to die.

    [LKH note: George Harlan Gritton and Helen Gritton survived their injuries.]


    Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
    At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.


    Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1
    Danville TOLL 11.
    Danville, IL, April 19.
    With the death of Ivan Gntton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs Anthony Gntton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list fiom the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs Gritton are in a local hospital suffeiing from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed.

    VILLAGE ALMOST DESTROYED.
    TEN DEAD IN AND NEAR HEDRICK -- SOME TRICKS OF THE WIND.
    Danville, Ill., April 18. -- Ten persons are known to have been killed and 41 injured, several probably fatally, in a cyclone which swept across Champaign and Vermillion counties, Illinois, and Warren county, Indiana, late yesterday afternoon, doing damage estimated at a quarter of a million dollars.
    The little village of Hedrick, Ind., was almost wiped out. Four houses and two churches, comprising a group known as Pleasant View Corner, were razed, and on the ULRICH HUNTER farm, five miles north of West Lebanon, Ind., three houses and many farm buildings were destroyed.
    The following list of dead was compiled here:
    MRS. ALBERT G. ANDERSON, Ogden, Ill.
    GROVER JACKSON, Hedrick, Ind.
    WILLIAM GRADY, Hedrick, Ind.
    GRACE GRADY, Hedrick, Ind.
    MRS. PHILIP HIGH, east of Hedrick, Ind.
    MRS. JOHN MARSIE, on the HUNTER farm.
    FLORENCE KUNTZ, 14, on the HUNTER farm.
    PAUL GRITTON, six, east of Hedrick.
    RUTH GRITTON, aged three months, east of Hedrick.
    GOLDIE SMITH, 17, Hedrick.
    Many of the seriously injured and others not so badly hurt were brought to Danville hospitals for treatment. Danville doctors were called to the storm center after it was reported and worked through the night.
    MRS. ETTA HURLEY, who with her 16 year old daughter was alone in her home at Hedrick, was stripped of her dress, but only slightly injured.
    The ten months old child of JAMES DOWNEY was blown from the house into a garden and deposited in the soft mud unhurt.
    A garage was demolished by the storm at Fithian, Ill., and an automobile carried nearly a quarter of a mile and dropped in a pasture. A barn on the SCOTT PAGE farm was lifted and carried away, but the horses were left standing uninjured.
    The barn at the home of THORNTON BAGLER was turned around on its foundation, but remains standing and is little damaged.
    http://www3.gendisasters.com/illinois/11329/various-towns-il-in-tornadoes-apr-1922


    Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.

    At the Gritton home.
    Passing to the northeast, the storm exacted its next toll of human life at the home of Anthony Gritton. Paul, aged 6 years and Ruth E., aged three months, were killed. The children, with their mother, and two other brothers, Ivan and Harlan and a sister Helen, were all in the house. Baby Ruth was asleep in her mother's lap and little Paul was playing in the room. The children were carried from the house was was Mrs. Gritton. Baby Ruth was found wedged in a hedge fence and Paul was found dead near the hedge a hundred yards away. The clothes were blown from his tiny body and part of the underwear were buried in his flesh, together with mud and small rocks. The babe was still wrapped in the little blanket, but was lifeless when found by the family of Arnett Byers. The other three children were found in a field. Mrs. Gritton was also blown to the fields, and all of her clothes were blown away. Mr. Gritton and George Hurst, a farm hand, were near the barn and were caught in the storm. Mr. Gritton's foot was broken and he was hurt internally. Hurst suffered a fractured shoulder. They were all taken to the Lake View hospital at Danville.


    abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. 20 April 1922.
    Many funerals
    Funeral services were scheduled throughout the day. The first service was held at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnet Byers, near Pleasant View and "Soul Sleeper's" corner, two and a half miles east of here. Side by side in one coffin lay the bodies of the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton. The bodies of baby Ruth, 3 months, and Paul E., 6 years, were taken to the Byers home following the storm, and when little Ivan, 3 years old, died Tuesday night his body also was taken to the Byers home. Scores of relatives and friends attended the services which were very impressive.


    Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.

    Hedrick, Ind., April 19. - The survivors in the storm country around Hedrick and Pleasant View or "Soul Sleeper" corner, where eight lives were snuffed out by the cyclone that passed over the western part of Warren county Monday evening, are today arranging for the funerals of the victims. The funerals of three will be held on Thursday, and perhaps more.

    Ivan Gritton, another son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, residing in the Pleasant View neighborhood, succumbed to injuries last night at 8:30 o'clock at the Lake View hospital in Danville. Word from the hospital today was to the effect that Helen, the youngest surviving child, is also in a critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and Harlan, another boy, are doing well and it believed, will recover.


    Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Friday, 5 May 1922.
    Woman hurt in storm is dying. Mrs. Anthony Gritton, who lost three children at Hedrick, develops lockjaw.
    Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind., who was badly injured in the big cyclone Monday evening, April 17, when two of her children were killed and the third fatally injured, is at the point of death at Lakeview, Danville, Ill., with lockjaw. The anti-tetanus serum treatment seems to have little effect and physicians and nurses hold out little hope for her recovery.
    Mrs. Gritton developed blood poisoning a few days after the accident, but the presence of tetanus was not noted until some time afterward. On account of her poor physical condition the disease made rapid progress.
    Her six-year-old son, Paul Gritton, was instantly killed in the blow and three-months-old baby Ruth was also found dead among some debris in the field, and a four-year-old son, Ivan, died at Lakeview hospital the next day.


    Gritton
    Anthony D. "Pop" Gritton, 81, of 1713 E. William St. died 8 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Hospital.
    Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Fisher Funeral Home in West Lebanon, Ind.
    Friends may call in Brintlinger's Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Sunday, where Masonic services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday by the Stephen Decatur Lodge 979, AF&AM. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Ind. Memorial: Macon County Heart Association.
    Mr. Gritton was born in Champaign County, a son of Charles and Hannah M. Gritten Gritton.
    He was a member of the Prairie Avenue Christian Church and Stephen Decatur Lodge 979, AF&AM. He also belonged to the Springfield Consistory.
    Mr. Britton built and sold birdhouses as a hobby after he retired. He had been a car repairman and inspector for Wabash Railroad Co.
    He was married to Bessie Heck in Warren County, Ind. Dec. 20, 1914.
    Surviving are his wife; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Reynolds of Garden Grove, Calif., Mrs. Charles (Edna) Wells of Macon, Mrs. Jack (Esther) Carrier and Mrs. Fred (Leora) Birch, both of Decatur; sisters, Mrs. Albert (Anna_ Klage and Mrs. Kae Linck, both of Danville; brothers, Shelby of Penfield and Orsmus, Danville; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
    Three sons, one daughter, five sisters and sic brother preceded him in death.
    The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 10 February 1973.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27383432/anthony-dingler-gritton

    Anthony married Bessie Anna Heck on 20 Dec 1914 in Warren County, Indiana. Bessie was born on 22 Oct 1897 in Brown County, Indiana; died on 9 Jun 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 158. Paul Ellsworth Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1915 in Indiana; died on 17 Apr 1922 in Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
    2. 159. George Harlan Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1917 in Indiana; died on 30 Mar 1965 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. 160. Ivan Everett Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1919 in Jordan, Warren County, Indiana; died on 18 Apr 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1922 in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
    4. 161. Helen Irene Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1920 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Feb 2002 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
    5. 162. Ruth Elaine Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1922 in Nebraska; died on 17 Apr 1922 in Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
    6. 163. Edna Lucille Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    7. 164. Esther E. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1926 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 2013 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois.

  20. 59.  Emma Deloris Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 5 May 1893 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Sister Dies
    Mrs. Emma Rohrer, 72, of Danville died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville. She leaves her brother, A.D. Gritton of 1713 E. William St. in Danville.
    Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 11 November 1965.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46491666/emma-delores-rohrer

    Block 9

    Emma married Walter Noblitt on 21 Oct 1915, and was divorced before 1940. Walter was born on 20 Aug 1879 in Brown County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 165. Wayne Marcus Noblitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1917 in Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 4 Dec 1944; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Family/Spouse: Ernest Delacey Rohrer. Ernest was born on 10 Jan 1889 in Indiana; died in 1955; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 60.  Nellie Queen Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1972 in West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Lange
    Dodge - Mrs. Otto (Nellie) Lange, 77, died Sunday at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point.
    Services for Mrs. Lange will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Church in Scribner. Rev. David Nickel will officiate.
    Mrs. Lange was born Dec. 9, 1894 in Penfield, Ill. The former Nellie Gritton, she was married Feb. 16, 1917, in Danville, Ill., to Otto F. Lange. He survives.
    Other survivors include two sons, Charles, Scribner; and Louis, Fremont; seven daughters, Mmes. John (Margurite) Pruitt, Fremont; Evelyn Reimer, Omaha; Thelma McCoy, Baltimore, Md.; Louis (Della) Rebbe, Fremont; Herman (Kathryn) Maas, Scribner; Elvin (Edith) Knoell, Elbow Lake, Minn.; Lake (Loretta) Calloway, Omaha; 42 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Linck and Mrs. Albert Klage, both of Danville, Ill.; and three brothers, Anthony Gritton, Decatur, Ill.; and Shelby and Orsumus Gritton, Danville, Ill.
    Burial will be in Scribner Cemetery.
    Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Spear Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
    Fremont Tribune, Fremont, Nebraska. Monday, 10 April 1972.

    LKH note: error in obituary - Otto's wife's name was Nellie Queen Gritton.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48826819/nellie-queen-lange

    Nellie married Otto Christian Frederick Lange on 10 Feb 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Otto was born on 15 May 1892 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Aug 1977 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 166. Della Maxzine Lange  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1923 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 25 Oct 1998; was buried in Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    2. 167. Kathryn Lange  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1925 in Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 2015 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.
    3. 168. Edith Estella Lange  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1928 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 15 Nov 1989 in Clay County, Minnesota.
    4. 169. Lewis Lange  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1937 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jan 2011 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  22. 61.  Katherine Meresha Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 30 Oct 1896 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1994; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48921723/kathryn-martesha-linck

    Block 15

    Katherine married Joseph E. Linck about 1919. Joseph was born on 14 May 1899 in Illinois; died on 10 Jul 1965; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 170. Kathryn Eloise Linck  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1920 in Illinois; died on 12 Dec 1979 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Dec 1979 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 171. Joseph Phillip Linck  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2005; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 172. Sally Jean Linck  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Sep 2000.

  23. 62.  Rosanna Maude Ann Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 1 Jun 1899 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1990; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68996627/roseanna-maude-klage

    Rosanna married Albert William Klage about 1935. Albert was born on 17 Jul 1903 in Illinois; died on 6 May 1987; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 63.  Everett Mason Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Oct 1901 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1969 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Cremated: 1930, Maple, Dodge County, Nebraska
    • Census: 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85885317/everett-m-gritton

    Vale of Peace, Map A50, Lot 4423, Space 3.

    Everett married Matilda Benne on 14 Nov 1923 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Matilda was born on 12 Feb 1903 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; died on 23 Nov 1982 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 64.  Rachel Helena Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 May 1960 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    A.D. Gritton's Sister Dies
    Mrs. John Margaron, a sister of A.D. (Tony) Gritton of 1713 E. William St., died at 10:45 a.m. yesterday in Springfield Memorial Hospital.
    Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Margaron, of Springfield, are incomplete.
    Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Sunday, 29 May 1960.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71679269/rachel-helena-margaron

    Rachel married Leon E. Chappell about 1924. Leon was born on 6 Apr 1899 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Dec 1928 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: John Battiste Margaron. John was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Coal City, Will County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1977; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 65.  Jessie Dora Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 Mar 1904 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1966 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Sister Dies
    Mrs. Jessie Freeze, 62, of Georgetown, sister of Anthony (Tony) D. Gritton, 713 E. William St., died Monday night in Danville. She made her home in Georgetown, Ill.
    The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Wednesday, 2 march 1966.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113392923/jessie-d_-freese

    Family/Spouse: George William Freese. George was born on 3 Oct 1895 in Illinois; died on 26 Aug 1965; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 173. Winifred Aleen Freese  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1926 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2005; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 174. Charles Albert Freese  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Aug 1930 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Aug 1930 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 175. Audrey Freese  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1928 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 1972 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 176. Delores Mae Freese  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1932 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2005; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  27. 66.  Francis Earl Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 4 May 1884 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1940 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: hardware merchant
    • Census: 1930, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Note from Find a Grave
    "The Fithian Hardware Company, of which Mr. Gritten is president and treasurer, has long been recognized as one of the substantial business houses of Vermilion County. Mr. Gritten has ranked among the highly successful business men of Fithian for a number of years and is a member of one of the oldest families of this section. He was born in Pilot Township, May 4, 1884, the son of Thomas L. and Martha (Shank) Gritten.

    Thomas L. Gritten was born on a farm in Pilot Township, the son of Labon E. Gritten, who came to Vermilion County during the early days and settled on a farm southeast of Penfield. The Gritten homestead was government land and was purchased at twenty-five cents per acre. Thomas L. Gritten became a substantial citizen of Bixby, where he owned and operated a blacksmith shop for many years. In 1890 he began the operation of a sawmill and thresher at Collison, Illinois, which he owned unitl 1904. He then rented a farm near Hope, Illinois, where he remained until the time of his death in 1906. His widow later married John Watson, and now lives near Danville, Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Gritten the following children were born: Earl, the subject of this sketch; Maude, married Henry Baatz, lives at Bennington, Indiana; Ollie married William Pate, lives at Catlin, Illinois; Samuel, lives at Bismark, Illinois; Thomas A., lives at Danville; Myrtle, married Fay Wilson, lives in Chicago, Illinois; and Orville, lives at Fithian.

    Earl Gritten received his educaiton in the public schools of Bixby and Collison. He worked in his father's sawmill and early in life became an expert in threshing work. He owned and operated threshers at Hope, Illinois, until 1922, at which time he removed to Fithian. He had served as justice of the peace at Hope from 1912 until 122 and as highway commissioner of Pilot Township for one term. On January 10, 1924, Mr. Gritten became associated with the Price-Plotner Hardware Company, Fithian, as manager. This business was later incorporated as the Fithian Hardware Company and Mr. Gritten became president and treasurer. His daughter, H. Lorraine Plotner, is vice president and bookkeeper.

    The Fithian Hardware Company are dealers in hardware, furniture, radios, plumbing and heating fixtures, and are also widely known dealers in farm implements. During the seaon of 1929, the firm sold twenty-one McCormick-Deering threshers, which represented a total of eleven carloads. Mr. Gritten was secretary and treasurer of the Illinois Brotherhood of Threshermen for five years. One of his responsiblities was the publication of "The Illinois Thresherman", a fine monthly paper devoted to their interests. The son of a thresherman, Mr. Gritten has operated engines and threshers for years; consequently his trade appreciates the sound, practical help, advice and service he is able to render through the Fithian Hardware Company, under which name he conducts a constantly growing business.

    In 1904 Mr. Gritten was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Vinson, of Newtown, Illinois, the daughter of William and Hulda (McHenry) Vinson. Mr. Vinson died May 27, 1925, and his wife died July 7, 1909. Both are buried at Emberry, Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Gritten three children were born: (1) H. Lorraine, a graduate of Joliet Township High School, married in 1926 to Cleo Keith Plotner, lives at Fithian; (2) Vinson, a graduate of Oakwood Township High School, married to Wintress Douglas September 21, 1929, associated in business with his father; and (3) Mervin, a student at Oakwood Township High School.

    Mr. Gritten is a Republican and held the office of mayor of Fithian during 1925 and 1926. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is affiliated with Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Collison Lodge No. 713, Danville Consistory, and Modern Woodmen of America.

    "Gritten's Grit", a monthly publication, sponsored by Mr. Gritten, is a further example of his unceasing interest in the local merchant and farmer." - History of Vermilion County, Illinois, Volume 2, 1930, Pages 963-965


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55391231/earl-francis-gritten

    Family/Spouse: Minnie Vinson. Minnie was born in 1884 in Illinois; died in 1955; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 177. Vinson Earl Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1992; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 178. Mervin Allen Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1913 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1993; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  28. 67.  Maude Verne Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Oct 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1946 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Nov 1946 in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: laborer at Kennedy Car Liner and Bag Co.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44682129/verna-maude-baatz

    Section sgA2, Lot 102

    Family/Spouse: Henry Baatz. Henry was born on 26 Sep 1880 in Florence, Switzerland County, Indiana; died on 31 Mar 1940 in Fairview, Switzerland County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Apr 1940 in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 179. Glen Henry Baatz  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1907 in LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1976 in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Oct 1976 in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana.
    2. 180. Earl Baatz  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1908 in Illinois; died on 5 Dec 1978 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Dec 1978 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana.
    3. 181. Ralph Thomas Baatz  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1910 in Illinois; died on 7 May 1954 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana; was buried on 9 May 1954 in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana.

  29. 68.  Ollie Mae Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 7 Apr 1887 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 May 1968; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136909160/ollie-mae-pate

    Family/Spouse: William West Pate. William was born on 30 Oct 1881 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Feb 1961; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 182. Orval Kenneth Pate  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1963 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 183. Dorothy Lucille Pate  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1909 in Newtown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Aug 1993 in Idaho; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 184. Vernon Dale Pate  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Oct 1972; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 185. Betty Pate  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Dec 1987; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  30. 69.  Samuel Laven Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 13 Feb 1891 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Dec 1944 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: truckman, coal
    • Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395425/samuel-laven-gritten

    Family/Spouse: Effie Jane Powell. Effie was born on 9 Jun 1892 in Illinois; died on 2 Apr 1951; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 186. Marjorie Marie Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1911 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in May 1980; was buried in Harveysburg Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.
    2. 187. Lloyd Leroy Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1913 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1989; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 188. Mildred Louise Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1915 in Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1932 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Aug 1932 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 189. Elba Samuel Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1917 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1990 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 190. Martha E. Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1922 in Illinois; died on 20 Sep 1980 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1980 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 191. George Raymond Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1926 in Marshfield, Warren County, Indiana; died on 11 Sep 1996 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; was buried in Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana.

  31. 70.  Thomas Augustus Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 14 Dec 1892 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: machinist for thread machine
    • Census: 1920, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58094695/thomas-a_-gritten

    Thomas married Oca Herring on 1 Dec 1909 in Hendricks County, Indiana, and was divorced before 1930. Oca was born on 1 Aug 1891 in Boone County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 192. Albert Thomas Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 17 Mar 1980 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried on 20 Mar 1980 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.
    2. 193. Harold W. Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1912 in Illinois; died on 2 Mar 1953 in Dyer, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Mar 1953 in Maplewood Memorial Cemetery, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana.
    3. 194. Herman Carl Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 26 Dec 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Family/Spouse: Catherine Tanner. Catherine was born in 1885 in Illinois; died in 1962; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  32. 71.  Myrtle Claire Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 6 Mar 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 1976 in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58092559/myrtle-claire-wilson

    Myrtle married Harry Fay Wilson in 1913 in Champaign County, Illinois. Harry was born on 13 Jan 1894 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Oct 1987 in Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 72.  Orville Edmond Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 7 May 1898 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1945 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: carpenter, plumber
    • Census: 1930, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103836518/orval-e_-gritten

    Family/Spouse: Pearl Meeker. Pearl (daughter of Lee Sherman Meeker and Mary Ella Goodner) was born on 19 Nov 1898 in Illinois; died on 11 Apr 1965; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 195. Ralph Leroy Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1996.
    2. 196. Thomas Lee Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2002.

  34. 73.  Myrtle Dengler Descendancy chart to this point (15.Sedora3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 Sep 1890; died on 18 Sep 1892; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35933441/myrtle-dengler


  35. 74.  Alva Dengler Descendancy chart to this point (15.Sedora3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Jan 1882 in Illinois.

  36. 75.  Marion Anthony Dengler Descendancy chart to this point (15.Sedora3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 21 Feb 1898 in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Feb 1981; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: mechanic
    • Census: 1930, Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81978895/marion-anthony-dengler

    Family/Spouse: Cecile Marie Fagner. Cecile was born on 17 Sep 1898 in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1985; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 197. Doris Lucille Dengler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1928 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2011 in Illinois; was buried in Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois.
    2. 198. Mildred Myrtle Dengler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1931 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2002 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; was buried in Hebron Cemetery, Sinclair, Morgan County, Illinois.
    3. 199. Marion A. Dengler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1933 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Mar 2017 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

  37. 76.  Dessa Elder Descendancy chart to this point (16.Elizabeth3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1978 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Sep 1978 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48267295/dessa-m_-bridgewater

    Block 13

    Family/Spouse: George Bridgewater. George was born on 18 Jun 1890 in Kinderhook, Pike County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 1954 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Oct 1954 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 200. Thomas Elder Bridgewater  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1913 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Oct 2005; was buried in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 201. Ruth Ellen Bridgewater  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 2006 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  38. 77.  William Bryan Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (17.William3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 11 Oct 1896 in Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1914 in Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Aug 1914 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Killed In Auto Accident
    Seventeen-Years Old Boy Meets Death in Iowa.
    Potomac, Ill., Aug. 18. - Mr. and Mrs. William Gritten, residing south of here, received word late Saturday that their 17-year-old son, Will Gritten, had been killed in an auto accident in Iowa.
    William Gritten was born and reared in this vicinity. Six months ago, when his uncle, George Gritten, moved to Iowa, the lad went with him and had since made his home there.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday 19 August 1914, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112064512/william-j_bryan-gritten


  39. 78.  Rosetta Capitolla Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (17.William3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 26 Aug 1898 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1977 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112064542/rosetta-osborne

    Rosetta married Glen Samuel Osborn on 22 Aug 1918 in Indiana. Glen was born on 18 May 1898 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  40. 79.  Alva Herman Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (17.William3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 May 1902 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1949 in Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee; was buried on 6 Apr 1949 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: auto parts, junk dealer
    • Census: 1940, Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30531091/alva-h_-gritten

    Alva married Evelena Shoaf on 29 Jan 1920 in Indiana. Evelena was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Indiana; died in 1986; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 202. Fred Donald Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1920 in Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana; died on 9 May 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 12 May 1992 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.
    2. 203. Bernard Leon Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1924 in Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 15 Aug 2012 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.
    3. 204. Ruth Marie Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 16 May 1928 in Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 17 May 1928 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

  41. 80.  Nettie E. Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (18.Romille3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Indiana; died on 15 Dec 1981 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Dec 1981 in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife, Machine operator in auto factory
    • Census: 1930, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179828499/nettie-e_-thomas

    Nettie married Glen B. Pickett in 1912 in Indiana. Glen was born on 13 Jan 1892 in Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 6 Sep 1924 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Sep 1924 in Dugger Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: James M. Thomas. James was born about 1903 in Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  42. 81.  Georgia Ona Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (18.Romille3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 15 Dec 1891 in Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1915 in Gill Township, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Apr 1915 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housekeeper

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134496064/ona-c-harlow

    Section 2.

    Find a Grave entry is under the name Ona C. Grimes Harlow; with note and photograph of tombstone that shows "wife of Clarence Harlow"

    Her death certificate states Webb Cemetery, Carlisle, Indiana

    Georgia married Clarence Harvey Harlow in 1914 in Indiana. Clarence was born on 21 Aug 1894 in Indiana; died on 22 Nov 1965 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Nov 1965 in Hickory Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  43. 82.  Otis Calvin Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died in Apr 1968 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119262529/otis-calvin-gritten

    Family/Spouse: Cora Josephine Snyder. Cora was born on 27 Nov 1896 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 1988 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  44. 83.  George Virgil Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (19.George3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Oct 1963; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Lincoln, Clay County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152713223/george-virgil-gritten

    George married Grace Edna Defrance on 29 Dec 1920 in Greenville, Clay County, Iowa. Grace was born in 1897 in Iowa; died in 1983; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  45. 84.  Calvin Lester Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (20.Laban3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 15 May 1973 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 May 1973 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: coremaker for Harrison Steel Casting Co.

    Notes:

    Calvin L. Gritten
    Williamsport – Calvin L. Gritten, 48, of 201 S. 2nd St., Williamsport, died at 1 a.m. today in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He had been ill since March 1.

    Born at Paxton, he had lived most of his life at Williamsport. He was employed as a core maker at Harrison Steel Casting Co. 26 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in the European Theater.

    Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ivan (Clara) Roch; and two brothers, Laban “Jim” and Robert Gritten, all of Williamsport.

    Journal and Courier, Tuesday, 15 May 1973.




    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66715449/calvin-l_-gritten


  46. 85.  Alvin Chester Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (20.Laban3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 20 Sep 1964 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1964 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: worker for Harrison Casting Co.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66715477/alvin-c_-gritten


  47. 86.  Clara Elizabeth Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (20.Laban3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Jun 1926 in Indiana; died on 27 Sep 1990 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1990 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72994183/clara-elizabeth-roach

    Family/Spouse: Ivan Freemont Roach. Ivan was born on 18 Dec 1923 in Warren County, Indiana; died on 16 Oct 1970 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Oct 1970 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 205. Ivan Eugene Roach  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1945 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; died on 26 Aug 2010 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

  48. 87.  Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (20.Laban3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 18 Dec 1928 in Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 1 Jun 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Jun 2003 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: electrian, construction

    Notes:

    Laban Edward Gritton, 74
    Williamsport - Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten, 74, of 303 S. Second St., died at 5;35 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Indianapolis.

    Born Dec. 18, 1928, in Kingman, he lived most of his life in Williamsport, attending Williamsport High School.

    Mr. Gritten worked for C&D Battery, Harrison Steel, and as an assistant for Kenneth Stewart Electric. He served in the Army during the Korean War.

    He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3318 of Attica. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

    On Dec. 18, 1959, in Williamsport, he married Carol Ann Young. She survives.

    Also surviving are two sons, Randy Gritten of Williamsport and San Gritten (wife: Sharon) of Attica.

    Journal and Courier. Tuesday, 5 June 2003.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36373463/laban-edward_jim_-gritten

    Laban married Carol A. Young on 18 Dec 1959 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. Carol was born on 20 May 1940 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 8 Feb 2008 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  49. 88.  Robert Wilson Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (20.Laban3, 3.Laben2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 27 Jun 1992 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: mechanic for county highway
    • Cremated: 30 Jun 1992, Rest Haven Crematory, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

    Robert married Dolly Winaka Hammack on 6 Feb 1985 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana. Dolly was born on 3 Mar 1936 in West Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1989 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  50. 89.  Maggie Demoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 18 Nov 1874 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1948; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80230821/margaret-ann-snider

    Maggie married John Wilson Snider in 1896. John was born on 10 May 1869 in Illinois; died in 1957; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  51. 90.  Benjamin Franklin Demoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 29 Aug 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1929 in Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 1929 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: miner
    • Census: 1900, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Lee, Buena Vista County, Iowa
    • Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67080718/benjamin-franklin-demoss

    Benjamin married Rosa Blankenship in 1899. Rosa (daughter of Martin Frank Blankenship and Delilah Edith Peterson) was born on 4 Sep 1882 in Illinois; died on 30 Sep 1947; was buried on 3 Oct 1947 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 206. Hallie Alberta Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1899 in Illinois; died on 16 Aug 1926 in Lansing, Cook County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Aug 1926 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 207. Floyd Wilbur Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1902 in Illinois; died on 28 Jul 1974; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 208. Annes Vernon Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1906 in Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa; died on 8 Sep 1964 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana; was buried on 12 Sep 1964 in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.
    4. 209. Gerald Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 May 1993; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  52. 91.  Clara Druzilla Demoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 24 Mar 1878 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Oct 1940 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Oct 1940 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20455740/clara-druzilla-seyfert

    Gundy Cemetery is also known as Davison Cemetery.

    Clara married Joseph Simon Seyfert in 1898. Joseph was born on 23 Nov 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jul 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 210. Albert Leroy Seyfert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1899 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Feb 1970; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 211. Oscar Wilbur Seyfert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1904 in Illinois; died in 1957; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  53. 92.  Winfield DeMoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 5 Sep 1881 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Jun 1942 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jun 1942 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: truck driver
    • Census: 1910, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115725480/wenfield-s-demoss

    Family/Spouse: Edna E. Wheeler. Edna was born on 22 Jun 1874 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Feb 1931 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 212. Jesse Wilson DeMoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1902 in Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1989; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 213. Lillie Ellen Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1904 in Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Jan 1916 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 214. Albert Leroy DeMoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Sep 1994 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 215. Eva Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1907 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Sep 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Sep 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  54. 93.  Lillian Mae Demoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 19 May 1884 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1965; was buried in Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, Iroquois County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29361135/lillian-mae-clapp

    Floral Hill Cemetery is located in Hoopeston just across the Iroquois County, line.

    Family/Spouse: Elmer Clapp. Elmer was born on 29 May 1881 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1969; was buried in Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, Iroquois County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 216. Pauline Ruth Clapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1922 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois; died on 25 Sep 2005 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston, Iroquois County, Illinois.

  55. 94.  Mary Isabelle DemossMary Isabelle Demoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Mar 1886 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Dec 1923; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67698173/mary-isabelle-demoss


  56. 95.  William Elmer DeMoss Descendancy chart to this point (25.Nancy3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 5 Dec 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 May 1942 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 17 May 1942 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: laborer
    • Census: 1910, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32822991/william-elmer-demoss

    Family/Spouse: Ella Hobbs. Ella was born in 1890 in Indiana; died in 1965; was buried in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 217. Gladys Minnie DeMoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1909 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1989 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Jun 1989 in Anderson Cemetery, Warren Park, Marion County, Indiana.
    2. 218. Raliegh Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1999; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 219. Mabel Louise Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1914 in Illinois; died on 7 Mar 1983; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 220. Ercel Marie Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1918 in Illinois; died on 11 Sep 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 221. James Walter Demoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1919 in Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1921 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Feb 1921 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 222. Homer DeMoss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1915; died on 21 Mar 1916; was buried on 23 Mar 1916 in Pentecost Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  57. 96.  William Albert Watson Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Sep 1929 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: collector, detective
    • Census: 1920, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156141/william-a_-watson

    Family/Spouse: Carrie E. Foster. Carrie was born on 14 May 1883 in Illinois; died on 15 Jun 1967 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 223. Ercel Mildred Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1906 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Oct 1996 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  58. 97.  John James Watson Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 2 Nov 1885 in Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1965 in Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156717/john-j_-watson

    Family/Spouse: Luvena M. Caster. Luvena was born in 1886 in Illinois; died in 1981; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 224. Bertha A. Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1907 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Mar 1996 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana.
    2. 225. Gladys Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1906 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1999.
    3. 226. Kenneth L. Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1992 in Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida; was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida.
    4. 227. Erma Edith Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 May 1996; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 228. Olive Myrtle Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1922 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2005.
    6. 229. Gurley Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1913; died on 29 Aug 1914; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  59. 98.  Mabel Watson Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 22 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1960; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58254107/mabel-m_-bullock

    Family/Spouse: Gurley Madison Bullock. Gurley was born on 11 Mar 1880 in Indiana; died on 11 May 1953; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 230. Eugene Clair Bullock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1915 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Feb 2001 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.
    2. 231. Maurice Madison Bullock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1915 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 1982; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 232. Elva Ellen Bullock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 2005 in Redding, Shasta County, California; was buried in Redding Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta County, California.
    4. 233. Lois Marie Bullock  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1922 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1995 in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.

  60. 99.  Estella Watson Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born in May 1890 in Illinois.

  61. 100.  Minnie Watson Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born in May 1893 in Illinois.

  62. 101.  Samuel Ross Watson Descendancy chart to this point (27.William3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 12 Aug 1895 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1962; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: switchman for teach railroad
    • Census: 1930, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156094/samuel-r_-watson

    Family/Spouse: Vera Leon Siddens. Vera was born about 1902 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 234. Vera A. Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1918 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2008 in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana; was buried in Bethany Union Cemetery, Eckerty, Crawford County, Indiana.

  63. 102.  Francis Leroy Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Francis married Charity Bolivia Wilson about 1904. Charity (daughter of Otis Llewellyn Wilson and Cythinia Ella Dove) was born on 3 Sep 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Mar 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Mar 1934 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 235. Francis Otis Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1974; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  64. 103.  Ardilla Ann Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 11 Aug 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1979; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120279506/ardilla-ann-moore

    Ardilla married Edgar Cole Moore about 1938. Edgar was born on 15 Jan 1881 in Perrysville, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 24 Oct 1952; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  65. 104.  Nora Agnes WatsonNora Agnes Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 17 Apr 1887 in Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Sep 1917 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67622969/nora-agnes-white

    Nora married Noah White about 1904. Noah (son of James W. White and Mary Radebaugh) was born on 14 Apr 1884 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 1957 in Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 236. Cecil Ladean White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1905 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1953 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 237. Floyd White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1984.
    3. 238. Zola Laverne White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1908 in Illinois; died on 28 Feb 1989; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 239. Olive Louise White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1911 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1934 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 1934 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 240. Claude Gilbert White  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1914 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1915 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 241. Infant White  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Aug 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  66. 105.  Mattie May Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born in Jan 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1962; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77750594/mattie-may-cline

    Family/Spouse: Martin Luther Cline. Martin (son of Lewis Cline and Eliza Ann Demoss) was born on 19 Sep 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1978 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 242. Harold K. Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1912 in Illinois; died in Apr 1983; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 243. Mildred Irene Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Sep 1991.
    3. 244. George D. Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1936; was buried on 15 Dec 1936 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    4. 245. Wilbur R. Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1918 in Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1986; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. 246. Keith Edwin Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1920 in Illinois; died on 10 Oct 1992; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. 247. Roy William "Joe" Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2002 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    7. 248. Charity M. Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    8. 249. Helen Marie Cline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Aug 2006 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  67. 106.  Atha Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 11 May 1890 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1949; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61933004/atha-e_-parks

    Atha married Elmer Evert Caster about 1908, and was divorced about 1938. Elmer was born on 15 Jun 1885 in Illinois; died on 30 Sep 1968 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Oct 1968 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 250. Estella Mae Caster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1909 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Aug 1995; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
    2. 251. Daisy Floral Caster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1998 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Dec 1998 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana.
    3. 252. John Franklin Caster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1914 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1941 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Dec 1941 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
    4. 253. Freda Josephine Caster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2002 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Jan 2002 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
    5. 254. Dolly Doris Caster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2011 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.

    Family/Spouse: Ralph Edward Parks. Ralph was born on 12 Jan 1885 in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 1971 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 20 Apr 1971 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  68. 107.  Ethel Bertha Gertrude Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 3 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1973 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103855616/ethel-bertha_gertrude-butler

    Section 1, Row 9

    Ethel married Charles Morton Butler about 1923. Charles was born on 3 Jun 1888 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jan 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Jan 1963 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 255. Eva Agnes Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1914 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1993 in Beech Grove, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Jun 1993 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
    2. 256. Harry Eugene Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 1988 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Nov 1988 in Bridgford Memorial Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
    3. 257. Leonard Francis Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1925 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 17 Jan 1946 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho; was buried in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
    4. 258. Marjorie Evelyn Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 26 Sep 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Sep 2003 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.

  69. 108.  Cora Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 7 Jan 1898 in Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1970; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109658702/cora-e_-cunningham

    Cora married George Dewey Cunningham about 1918. George was born on 18 May 1898 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1995; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  70. 109.  William J. Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 16 Mar 1900 in Illinois; died in 1968; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95232841/william-j_-watson

    Block 26-B

    William married Alice M. Douglas about 1920. Alice was born in 1902 in Indiana; died in 1983; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 259. Virginia Ruth Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 1993; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 260. Vivian Louise Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2004; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 261. William J. Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1965 in Fort Campbell, Christian County, Kentucky; was buried on 15 Nov 1965 in Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.

  71. 110.  Elsie T. Watson Descendancy chart to this point (28.John3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born in 1902 in Illinois.

  72. 111.  Rolla Oliver Moss Descendancy chart to this point (29.Martha3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 3 Jun 1884 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1956 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1920, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Crash victim dies.
    Injuries fatal to Rolla O. Moss
    Rolla Oliver Moss, 72, of Danville Route 3, northeast of Danville, died Sunday (Nov. 18, 1956) in Lake View Hospital, where he had been a patient since Thursday.

    He had suffered injuries in a two-car collision on the Bowman Ave. Rd. south of Bismarck last Thursday morning. He is the 24th traffic fatality in Vermilion County this year.

    A retired farmer and stock buyer, he was born in Blount Township Jun 3, 1884, son of John Burton and Martha Isabell Watson Moss. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

    Mr. Moss on Aug. 10, 1904, married Merle L. Hoover who died March 19, 1930. On April 29, 1936, he married Minnie Frumm who preceded him in death march 13, 1956.

    Surviving are five children by the first marriage, John F. of Perrysville, Frank of Alvin Route 1, Paul of Danville Route 3, and Mrs. Florence Huffman and Mrs. Marjorie Ping, also of Alvin Route 1; three brothers, Ernest U. and Frances Elmer Moss, both of Danville, and Era B. Moss of Danville Route 3; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A daughter died in infancy.

    Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Edmund & Dickson Funeral Home with the Rev. W. C. Billingsley officiating. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery, northwest of Danville. The body is at the funeral home.

    Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67721923/rolla-o-moss

    Family/Spouse: Merle Lillian Hoover. Merle was born on 22 Sep 1881 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Mar 1930 in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Mar 1930 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 262. Frank Burton Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1913 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Aug 1990 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Walnut Corner Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 263. John Francis Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 May 1966 in Van Buren Township, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 5 May 1966 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  73. 112.  Francis Elmore Moss Descendancy chart to this point (29.Martha3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 12 Dec 1882 in Illinois; died in Nov 1978; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1910, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11062920/francis-elmore-moss

    Francis married Maggie Elizabeth Claypool in 1905. Maggie was born in 1885 in Illinois; died in 1912; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 264. Edna Elizabeth Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1905 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Dec 1977; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 265. William Henry Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1911 in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Feb 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Feb 1931 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Family/Spouse: Gertha Jumps. Gertha (daughter of Milton Jumps and Nancy Reffertt) was born on 3 Dec 1880 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1938 in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Mar 1938 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  74. 113.  Ernie Uries Moss Descendancy chart to this point (29.Martha3, 4.Ann2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 20 Apr 1887 in Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1965; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67721336/ernie-v-moss

    Family/Spouse: Bessie L. Hillary. Bessie was born on 2 Feb 1893 in Illinois; died on 1 Aug 1970; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 266. Berton George Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1946 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Jul 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 267. Bernice Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1913; died in 1915; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  75. 114.  Effie Mae Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born in 1902 in Indiana.

  76. 115.  Ruth Beatrice Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 26 Sep 1903 in Indiana; died on 24 Mar 1992 in San Joaquin, Fresno County, California.

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Ruth married William Earl Mathews, b. 28 Nov 1915 in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

    In the 1940 census they are in Norfolk, Virginia.

    In the 1950 census they are Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Hattie's mother Gertrude Gritton, 64, widow, lives with them.


  77. 116.  Mildred Emlyn Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 6 Jan 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 10 Apr 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136357683/mildred-e-gritton


  78. 117.  Forence Ellen Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 21 Feb 1909 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 11 Sep 1968 in Orange County, California.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Andrew Kaser. Thomas was born on 4 Jun 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 12 Aug 1997; was buried in Santa Maria Cemetery District, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  79. 118.  Elmer Henry Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 10 Jul 1910 in Illinois; died on 14 Jul 1981 in Orange County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Kern County, California


  80. 119.  George Edward Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1989 in Orange County, California.

  81. 120.  Kenton Milo Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (37.Elmer3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 9 Feb 1919 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Mar 1999 in California.

  82. 121.  Orville Elmer Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (38.Effie3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1984 in San Diego County, California.

  83. 122.  Carl Alpheus Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (38.Effie3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 21 Sep 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Apr 1970 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99648762/carl-a_-thomas


  84. 123.  Violet Sina Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (38.Effie3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 21 Jun 1902 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Aug 2003 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: retail clerk

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95104493/violet-s_-martin

    Block 26B

    Violet married Wilbur F. Martin on 15 Jun 1958. Wilbur was born on 2 Mar 1913 in Shawnee, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 6 Aug 1971; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Unknown Farrell. Unknown died before 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  85. 124.  Alta Ruth Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (38.Effie3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 23 Dec 1907 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Apr 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113405114/alta-r_-hoskins

    Family/Spouse: Merton O. Hoskins. Merton (son of Cecil Raymond Hoskins and Anna Edna Jolly) was born in 1911 in Illinois; died in 1974; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  86. 125.  Thelma Ellen Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (38.Effie3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 29 Mar 1910 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Jun 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1944 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housework

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99648658/thelma-e_-thomas


  87. 126.  Herman Clinton Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (38.Effie3, 7.Milo2, 1.Nancy1) was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Aug 1979 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Aug 1979 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: freight truck drive
    • Census: 1940, Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29452381/herman-c_-thomas

    Family/Spouse: Frances Leona Harrier. Frances was born on 23 Jun 1913 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 2000 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried on 6 Apr 2000 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 268. Raymond Gene Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1936 in Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1950 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Oct 1950 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana.


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