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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Helen Pauline Woodson was born on 30 Dec 1901 in Oklahoma (daughter of Edward Pearl Woodson and Rosa Bell Gritton); died on 21 Jan 1982 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas; was buried on 22 Jul 1982 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119615085/helen-p_-wells

    Block 26.

    Helen married Ivy Eldridge Wells on 11 Aug 1920 in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. Ivy was born on 14 Mar 1901 in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas; died on 18 Nov 1965 in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward Pearl Woodson was born on 19 Mar 1876 in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 2 Jan 1950 in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1920, Bourland, Jefferson County, Oklahoma
    • Census: 1930, McPherson, Stephens County, Oklahoma

    Notes:

    The funeral for Eddie Pearl Woodson, 73, of Waurika route 3, was held at 2 pm. today at the Methodist Church in Comanche [OK] with the Rev. Robert Bounds of Lawton officiating. Burial was in the Comanche cemetery.
    Woodson was a retired farmer and had lived on route 3 for 47 years. He was born on March 19, 1876 in Missouri. He died at his home Monday night.
    Survivors are a daughter Mrs. Ivy Wells of Waurika; two sons, Delbert of Kilgore, Tex.; and Harold E. of Wichita, Kans.?, and a brother J. J. of Oklahoma City.
    The arrangements for the funeral were made by the Boydstun Funeral Home of Comanche.


    E.P. Woodson
    The new year of 1950 found E.P. Woodson, another Jefferson county pioneer, leaving his accustomed tasks here for entrance into that greater sphere of usefulness. He passed away January 2 in the Comanche hospital where he had been a patient for only two weeks. Before that time he had been lovingly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. I.E. Wells, with whom he had lived since the death of Mrs. Woodson in 1930.
    Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon, January 3, at the Methodist church in Comanche, with Rev. Bounds and Rev. O. Troy Thomas, Comanche, officiating. Interment was in the Comanche cemetery under the direction of the Boydstun Funeral Home.
    Eddie Pearl Woodson was born March 19, 1876, in Paris, Mo. He grew up there but harkened to the call of Oklahoma when a young man and came to Waukomis, living there and having charge of an elevator while the M.C. Groseclose family also were residents there. The daughter of the family was born there and in 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Wood son and their baby moved to Waurika. A carpenter, along with other professions, Mr. Woodson had a part in constructing several buildings in this young and very new town.
    The Woodsons located on the farm northwest of Waurika known as the Lum Wright place and lived there for 16 years. They then moved 10 miles north of Waurika and he has lived there continuously since.
    A devout Methodist, he built his life as he constructed buildings in an early day hre, on a foundation which was safe and secure. He was a conscientious worker, just and upright in his dealings with his fellowman and a devoted husband and father.
    He is survived by Mrs. Wells and two sons, Delbert E. Woodson of Kilgore, Texas, and Harold E. Woodson of Wichita, Kansas. They were all present for the farewell services. There are also seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren of his own family and a brother, J.A. Woodson of Oklahoma City who survive and mourn the loss of a truly good man.
    Waurika News-Democrat, Waurika, Oklahoma. Friday, 13 January 1930, page 4.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6373215/edward-pearl-woodson

    Section 5
    https://www.okcemeteries.net/stephens/fairlawn/wfairlawn.htm

    Edward married Rosa Bell Gritton on 30 Nov 1898 in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri. Rosa (daughter of Charles L. Gritton and Georgia Ann Dry) was born on 23 Oct 1875 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 7 Sep 1930 in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rosa Bell Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1875 in Monroe County, Missouri (daughter of Charles L. Gritton and Georgia Ann Dry); died on 7 Sep 1930 in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma.

    Notes:

    Beloved Woman Passes Away Sunday Morning.
    Heavy gloom spread over the community Sunday morning when it was learned that death had claimed one of this section’s most beloved women, Mrs. E.T. [E.P.] Woodson, who for many years was a loyal supporter of the home, the church and her friends.
    Mrs. Woodson died Sunday morning at the Comanche Hospital after having fought heroically for several days to hold on to life following a serious operation which had been performed as a last effort to save an expiring life.
    The deceased was 54 years of age and a pioneer resident of Stephens county. She is survived by her husband E.T.[E.P.] Woodson, two sons, Delbert and Harold, and one daughter, Mrs. R.E. Wells. It will be remembered that Harold attracted national attention as a member of the Oklahoma 4-H Club judging team which won the world’s championship in the judging contest held in England a little more than a year ago. Perhaps there has never been a woman whose motherhood reigned more supreme than that of Mrs. Woodson’s, as she was untiring in her efforts in administering to the members of her home circle and was unfailing in her loyalty to friends and other loved ones. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 in the First Methodist church with Rev. M.F. Bell officiating. May beautiful floral pieces bore fragrant testimony to the nigh esteem in which this beloved woman was held speaking to her loved ones the sympathy that the saddened friends could not speak. Interment was made at Fairlawn cemetery.
    The Comanche Reflex, Comanche, Oklahoma. Thursday, 11 September 1930, apge 12.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240548832/rosa-bell-woodson

    Section 5
    https://www.okcemeteries.net/stephens/fairlawn/wfairlawn.htm

    Children:
    1. 1. Helen Pauline Woodson was born on 30 Dec 1901 in Oklahoma; died on 21 Jan 1982 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas; was buried on 22 Jul 1982 in Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma.
    2. Delbert Elder Woodson was born on 14 Jan 1906 in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma; died on 22 Jul 1981 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas; was buried on 24 Jul 1981 in Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas.
    3. Harold Elbert Woodson was born on 24 Jan 1912 in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma; died on 21 Jun 1977 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Charles L. Gritton was born on 28 Jul 1855 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Merritt Gritton and Sallie Ann Riley); died on 13 Oct 1912 in Union Township, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Oct 1912 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Union, Monroe County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Charles Gritton Dead.
    Chas. Gritton, aged 57 years, two months and 15 days, died at his home near Tulip Saturday, October 12th and was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place October 14th. Mr. Gritton had been in poor health for some time and the end was not unexpected. He was a good man and a fine neighbor and his loss will be keenly felt by his neighbors and his large circle of friends. The family have our sincere sympathy in their great loss.
    Centralia Fireside Guard, Centralia, Missouri. Friday, 18 October 1912.


    Birth:
    Find a Grave gives birth date as 18 July 1855, but his death certificate reads 28 July 1855, Mercer County, KY.

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate

    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1912/1912_00033726.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20379784/charles-l-gritton

    Charles married Georgia Ann Dry in 1875. Georgia (daughter of James Elmore Dry and Mary Brown) was born on 21 Apr 1857 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 24 Jul 1940 in Centralia, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Georgia Ann Dry was born on 21 Apr 1857 in Monroe County, Missouri (daughter of James Elmore Dry and Mary Brown); died on 24 Jul 1940 in Centralia, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Mrs. Charles Gritton Died Wednesday
    Mrs. Charles Gritton, life-long resident of this community, died Wednesday morning, July 24, at 6:40 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Larry McBride of north of Centralia, after a few days' illness. She was 83 years of age.
    Mr. Gritton was born Georgie Dry in Monroe County, north of Centralia, April 21, 1846, and spent her entire life in that vicinity. She was married to Charles Gritton, who preceded her in death by several years.
    Surviving relatives are three sons and four daughter and they are Finn Gritton of Oklahoma, Mrs. Tom Akers of Long Beach, Calif., Earl Gritton of Centralia, Frank Gritton of Madison, Mrs. Larry McBride, Mrs. Ernest Ball, and Mrs. Homer Alexander of north of Centralia. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. I.G. Noel of Centralia and Mrs. Aaron Hulen of Slater.
    Mrs. Gritton was a member of the church at Tulip and was known by her many friends as a fine Christian mother.
    Funeral rites will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 at Tulip Church by Elder Egan Herndon. Burial will be made in the city cemetery.
    Centralia Fireside Guard, Centralia, Missouri. Friday, 26 July 1940.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1940/1940_00024401.PDF

    Most of Centralia is in Boone County but part of it is in Audrain County, Missouri.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20379804/georgia-ann-gritton

    Children:
    1. Earl Simpson Gritton was born on 14 May 1880 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 21 Feb 1957 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 23 Feb 1967 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    2. Stella Susan Gritton was born on 26 Jun 1885 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 11 Nov 1943 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 16 Nov 1943 in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana.
    3. Laura Essie Gritton was born in Jul 1887 in Missouri; died on 3 Apr 1960 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 5 Apr 1960 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    4. Charles Franklin Gritton was born on 6 Oct 1890 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 29 Sep 1955 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Oct 1955 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    5. Minnie Jewel Gritton was born on 10 Feb 1894 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1976 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    6. Mattie Marie Gritton was born on 13 May 1897 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; died on 12 Sep 1931 in Keokuk Township, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Industry Cemetery, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois.
    7. Sallie Gladys Gritton was born on 18 Sep 1899 in Missouri; died on 6 Feb 1988 in Centralia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    8. Roy T. Gritton was born on 21 Dec 1882; died on 18 Aug 1887; was buried in Middle Grove Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    9. 3. Rosa Bell Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1875 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 7 Sep 1930 in Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Merritt Gritton was born on 8 Jan 1828 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 22 May 1872 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Middle Grove, Monroe County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Mercer County, Missouri
    • Census: 1860, Union, Monroe County, Missouri
    • Census: 1870, Union, Monroe County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Several researchers give Merritt's parents as William Gritton and Jane Lipsey. However, William Gritton (husband of Jane Lipsey) died in 1823, and there is no record of a second marriage for her. And those same researchers give Merrit's birth date as 8 Jan 1828. There is obviously a problem with those dates.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84612428/merrit-m_-gritton

    Merritt married Sallie Ann Riley on 21 May 1847 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Sallie (daughter of Balis Riley and Elizabeth Phillips) was born on 15 Apr 1830 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 30 Mar 1906 in Monroe County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Middle Grove, Monroe County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Sallie Ann Riley was born on 15 Apr 1830 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of Balis Riley and Elizabeth Phillips); died on 30 Mar 1906 in Monroe County, Kentucky; was buried in Gritton Family Cemetery, Middle Grove, Monroe County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Note from Find a Grave:
    Sallie (Sarah) Ann Riley is the daughter of Balis Riley and Elizabeth R. Phillips. She married Merrit M. Gritton 21 May 1847 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Between 1855 and 1857 Sallie, Merrit and children Elizabeth Jane, George William, James, Susan Mary and Charles L. moved to Monroe County, Missouri. Four more children born in Missouri were John McGee, Louella, Thomas E. and Adelia Alice.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84612482/sallie-ann-gritton

    Location: Section 1, Township 53N, Range 12W.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Jane Gritton was born on 20 Apr 1846 in Kentucky; died on 22 Oct 1930 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 24 Oct 1930 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    2. George W. Gritton was born on 20 Oct 1849 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1933 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Sep 1933 in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
    3. James Gritton was born on 28 Oct 1851 in Kentucky; died on 30 Jan 1918 in Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    4. Susan M. Gritton was born on 28 Sep 1853 in Kentucky; died on 31 Jul 1886; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Holliday, Monroe County, Missouri.
    5. 6. Charles L. Gritton was born on 28 Jul 1855 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 13 Oct 1912 in Union Township, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Oct 1912 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    6. John McGee Gritton was born on 7 Aug 1857 in Monroe County, Kentucky; died on 6 May 1922; was buried on 7 May 1933 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Paris, Monroe County, Missouri.
    7. Lou Eller Gritton was born on 28 Jul 1858 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 15 May 1925 in Union, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 17 May 1925 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    8. Thomas E. Gritton was born on 24 Dec 1862 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 3 May 1946 in Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri; was buried on 5 May 1946 in Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph County, Missouri.
    9. Odelia Gritton was born on 20 Jan 1870 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 15 Feb 1941 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.

  3. 14.  James Elmore Dry was born on 21 Jul 1821 in Allen County, Kentucky; died on 9 Jun 1865; was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33293206/james-elmore-dry

    James married Mary Brown on 18 Jan 1846 in Monroe County, Missouri. Mary (daughter of William C. Brown and Elizabeth Gritton) was born on 25 Oct 1826 in Kentucky; died on 30 Oct 1912 in Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Mary Brown was born on 25 Oct 1826 in Kentucky (daughter of William C. Brown and Elizabeth Gritton); died on 30 Oct 1912 in Boone County, Missouri; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Union, Monroe County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Named as heir in the probate for William C. Brown. January 1889. Monroe County, Missouri.
    Listed as Mary Trussell, wife of Pendleton Trussell, living in Monroe County, Missouir in January 1889.

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1912/1912_00036897.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50276740/mary-e_-dry_trussell

    Section 4

    Children:
    1. Arthur Simpson Dry was born on 14 Feb 1847 in Missouri; died on 4 Apr 1924 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Apr 1924 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.
    2. Amanda Hill Dry was born on 19 Dec 1849 in Missouri; died on 19 Apr 1936; was buried in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    3. Martha Susan Dry was born on 13 Jun 1854 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 16 Sep 1944 in Slater, Saline County, Missouri; was buried on 19 Sep 1944 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    4. 7. Georgia Ann Dry was born on 21 Apr 1857 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 24 Jul 1940 in Centralia, Audrain County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Jul 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.
    5. Laura Elenore Dry was born on 25 Dec 1864 in Monroe County, Missouri; died on 26 Aug 1940 in Centralia, Boone County, Missouri; was buried on 29 Aug 1940 in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.


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