Carol Lee Gritton
1934 - 1998 (63 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Carol Lee Gritton was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin (daughter of Lawrence Orville Gritton and Charlotte Algier); died on 3 Jan 1998.
2. Lawrence Orville Gritton was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois (son of Charles Ismael Gritton and Myrtle L. Silvers); 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]
3. Charlotte Algier was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin (daughter of Roman Sallier Algier and Anna Fehrman); died on 24 May 1970 in Santa Barbara County, California. Children:
- Naomi Claire Gritton was born on 6 May 1918 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California.
- Delaine Gritton was born on 28 Mar 1921 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon.
- Charlotte Anna Gritton was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 31 Aug 1996 in Josephine County, Oregon; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
- 1. Carol Lee Gritton was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Jan 1998.
Generation: 3
4. 
Charles Ismael Gritton was born on 5 Mar 1864 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Catherine Cline); 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-grittonCharles 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]
5. Myrtle L. Silvers was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois (daughter of James Lee Silvers and Harriet Bathina Kilmer); died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Notes:
Former resident died in Missouri.
Mrs. Charles Gritton died at her home near Laclede, Mo., Wednesday. The body was brought to LeRoy, Ill., Friday, where the funeral was conducted at the home of her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Silvers. After an illness extending over several months, Mrs. Gritton underwent an operation last week as a last attempt to save her life. Mrs. Gritton formerly lived in this city, where she has a large number of friends.
She leaves to mourn his loss her husband, two sons, Floyd and Loence, and one daughter, Grace. Her parents, two sisters, and one brother are also among the surviving relatives.
Those attending the funeral from this country were: L.A. Gritton and mother, Mrs. John F. Gritton, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor, of Catlin, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges, of Fairmount.
Interment was made in the beautiful Oak Grove cemetery near LeRoy. Many beautiful flowers were sent by relatives and friends.
newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188579470/myrtle-l-grittonChildren:
- Arthur Floyd Gritton was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- 2. Lawrence Orville Gritton was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.
- Infant Daughter Gritton was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- Grace M. Gritton was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.
6. Roman Sallier Algier was born on 7 Apr 1869 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; died in 1947; was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Readfield, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Other Events:
- Occupation: stone mason
- Census: 1910, Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- Census: 1920, Mukwa, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132944866/roman-algierRoman married Anna Fehrman in 1892. Anna was born on 1 Apr 1875 in Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Apr 1947; was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Readfield, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Anna Fehrman was born on 1 Apr 1875 in Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Apr 1947; was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Readfield, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Notes:
Died:
Obituary information from record on Appleton Public Library website.
http://db.apl.org/obit/record.asp?id=114036
appeared in the Post-Crescent. 28 April 1947, Page 15,
Anna (Fehrman) Algiers. b.9 April 1875, Caledonia, WI. d.27 April 1947
Cemetery, St. John, Caledonia, WI
Notes: pioneer resident of Caledonia.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132944867/anna-algierChildren:
- Roman Algier was born on 3 Feb 1895; died on 16 Feb 1895; was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Readfield, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- 3. Charlotte Algier was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 May 1970 in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Theodore W. Algier was born on 7 Jul 1905 in Wisconsin; died on 11 Feb 1999; was buried in Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Readfield, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- Infant Daughter Algier was born in 1910 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died in 1910 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- Infant Son Algier was born in 1913 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died in 1913 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Generation: 4
8. 
Jesse Gritton was born in 1836 in Kentucky (son of John R. Gritton and Nancy Atkinson); 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-grittonJesse 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]
9. 
Sarah Catherine Cline was born on 5 Jun 1843 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Andrew Jackson Cline and Eliza Ann Milliner); died on 18 Dec 1929 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Dec 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
LKH note:
Sarah Catherine's father (Andrew Jackson Cline) died seven months before she was born and her mother (Eliza Ann Miliner Cline) died a month after she was born. She was raised by her grandparents, John B. and Catherine (Shumate) Cline. After John B. Cline died in 1856, she and her grandmother appear in the 1860 census in the household of John B. and Catherine's oldest son, Spencer Cline.
Mrs. John Gritton has entirely recovered.
South Danville, Ill. March 31 - The many friends of Mrs. John Gritton will be pleased to learn that she has fully recovered from her recent serious illness and left yesterday for Rossville to make an extended visit with relatives and friends.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513441Notes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 57. Nathaniel Cline, guardian, signed for Sarah C. Cline. Nathaniel Cline was the brother of Sarah's late father.Children:
- John Riley Gritton was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1914; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 4. Charles Ismael Gritton 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.
10. James Lee Silvers was born on 23 Aug 1839 in Zanesville, Boone County, Indiana; died on 30 Apr 1916 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried on 2 May 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: brick and tile worker
- _MILT: Civil War. 94th Illinois regiment volunteers.
- Census: 1870, Empire, McLean County, Illinois
Notes:
James Lee Silvers, for a great many years a resident of Leroy and a veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly at his home in that place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. He had eaten a hearty dinner and soon after complained of not feeling well and went in and lay down upon a couch. Members of the family going to him a few minutes later found him dead. He had been ill since last fall and his death was not unexpected.
Deceased was born in Zanesville, Boone County, Ind., August 23, 1839. When he arrived at the age of fifteen he went with his parents to Iowa and came to Illinois in 1861. The next year, June 26, he was united in marriage to Harriett Kinder, a Leroy girl, who survives him. To this union nine children were born, three of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Frank Ramsey, of Pontiac; Mrs. George Taylor, of Catlin; and Earnest Silvers, of Leroy.
On August 26, 1862, Mr. Silvers enlisted at Bloomington in the 94th Illinois regiment volunteers under Col. John McNulta, and left his bride of a few months to do battle for his country, He saw service at Vicksburg, Prairie Grove and Mobile Bay. He served during the remainder of the war and was given an honorable discharge in 1865. Coming back to Leroy he engaged himself in the brick and tile manufacturing business and continued this until his health would not permit it. He was a man well thought of in the community, a member of the Methodist Church and the G. A. R. and possessed a host of friends whom he had won by his honorable dealings with his fellowmen.
Bloomington Weekly Pantagraph
Friday, May 5, 1916, Bloomington, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140961856/james-lee-silversJames married Harriet Bathina Kilmer on 26 Jun 1862 in McLean County, Illinois. Harriet was born on 13 Feb 1845 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Mar 1918 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Harriet Bathina Kilmer was born on 13 Feb 1845 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Mar 1918 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Name:
daughter of James Kimler and Casander Jan Clearwaters
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140961862/harriet-b_-silversChildren:
- 5. Myrtle L. Silvers was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.