Ethel Cromwell
1906 - 2003 (96 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Ethel Cromwell was born on 15 Oct 1906 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of John Winfield Cromwell and Mabel Hart); died on 30 Jun 2003 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa. Notes:
Fairfield Ledger. Tuesday July 1, 2003
Ethel C. Sherman
Ethel C. Sherman, 96, a resident of Sylvan Woods in Ottumwa, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2003, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa.
A graveside service and burial will be held at 12:30 a.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at Raymond Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established to Sylvan Woods Care Fund in Ottumwa or to Fairfield Community School Education Foundation.
Mrs. Sherman was born Oct. 15, 1906, in Vance, Ill., the daughter of John Winfield and Mabel Hart Cromwell. She married Homer Sherman Dec. 26, 1943. He died Feb. 3, 1972.
Mrs. Sherman graduated from the University of Illinois and received her master's degree in applied psychology from Iowa State University. She and her husband moved to Fairfield in 1952. She served as director of guidance in placement at Parsons College and worked for 18 years in merchandising and selling. In 1959, she established Personnel Development Associates, a private consulting business with her associate and partner Ruth Ewart (sic. see Ruth Empting Ewart) , which they ran for more than 30 years. She had a lifelong interest in parapsychology and taught dream interpretation for several years at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. She led seminars and workshops for many years. She moved to Ottumwa in 1998.
Survivors include stepchildren; step grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Gordon Oliver Cromwell; and one sister, Dorothy Cromwell.
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Note: in 2004 the last of several bequests by Ethel C. Sherman was made. This final bequest was made to the Fairfield Public Library, which represented a special part of her life due to her strong interest in education and personal learning of many varied subjects. Her generosity was written about in a story published in the Fairfield Ledger on Friday, June 4, 2004.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86757490/ethel-sherman
Plot: 5th.064.Ethel married Homer L. Sherman on 26 Dec 1943 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Homer was born on 10 Sep 1896 in Wapello County, Iowa; died on 3 Feb 1972 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. John Winfield Cromwell was born on 7 Apr 1884 in Vermilion County, Illinois (son of John D. Cromwell and Mary Elizabeth Long); died on 26 Nov 1920 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: merchant for machinery and automobiles, storekeeper
- Census: 1910, Gerogetown, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10381746/john-winfield-cromwellJohn married Mabel Hart. Mabel was born on 1 Nov 1885 in Illinois; died on 24 Mar 1965; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mabel Hart was born on 1 Nov 1885 in Illinois; died on 24 Mar 1965; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10381742/mabel-cromwellChildren:
- 1. Ethel Cromwell was born on 15 Oct 1906 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 2003 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa.
- Gordon Cromwell was born on 6 Apr 1913 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Oct 1955; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Dorothy Adrena Cromwell was born on 21 Dec 1914 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1996; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. John D. Cromwell was born on 28 Dec 1858 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1933 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jul 1933 in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
History of Vermilion County, Illinois. By Jack Moore Williams. Topeka, Kansas, Historical Pub. Co., 1930. V.2. Pages 915-916.
J. D. Cromwell. - A leading business man of Vermilion County is found in J. D. Cromwell, who is interested in the general mercantile business at Fithian. He was born here, December 28, 1858, the son of Jackson and Mary Jane (Meade) Cromwell.
Jackson Crowell was born at Marion, Indiana, and his wife was a native of Conkeytown, Illinois. He followed farming throughout his life. He died March 31, 1920, and his wife died March 27, 1923. Both are buried in McFarland Cemetery. Their children were: Jackson and Maria, both deceased; J.D., the subject of this sketch; J.S., lives at Fairmount; Cora Reams, lives at Fairmount; Rosetta and Nellie, both deceased.
J.D.Cromwell attended the schools of Fithian. He has always lived here and for a number of years was interested in general farming and stock raising. He is now recognized as one of the dependable merchants of Fithian, where he has a well established business.
On October 3, 1878, Mr. Cromwell married Miss Mary Elizabeth Long, of Perrysville, indiana, the daughter of William J. and Nancy E. (Gritton) Long, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Kentucky. Mr. Long died February 17, 1915, and his wife died October 20, 1892. To Mr. and Mrs. Cromwell the following children were born: Charles Elmer, died January 20, 1882; Hallie Jackson, died December 21, 1884; John Winfield, died November 26, 1920; Arthur Earl, garage owner, lives at Fairmount, Illinois; Everett Ortha, died May 30, 1890; Lena E. Richard, lives at Fithian; Leona W. Hopper, lives at Fairmount; and Wilma E. Anderson, lives in Chicago.
Mr. Cromwell is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, and Royal Neighbors.
At the time the court house in Danville was being built in 1877, Mr. Cromwell hauled one-eighth of the brick used in the construction of the building.
In 1876 he hauled one-fourth of the brick used in building the Centennial Hotel at Danville. He also worked six months during that time ina general store for Mr. Webster.
Name:
son of Jackson Cromwell and Mary J. Mead
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71125104/john-d_-cromwellJohn married Mary Elizabeth Long in 1879. Mary (daughter of William Jackson Long and Nancy Ellen Gritton) was born on 19 Nov 1860 in Indiana; died on 30 May 1926 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Jun 1926 in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mary Elizabeth Long was born on 19 Nov 1860 in Indiana (daughter of William Jackson Long and Nancy Ellen Gritton); died on 30 May 1926 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Jun 1926 in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71125148/mary-elizabeth-cromwellChildren:
- 2. John Winfield Cromwell was born on 7 Apr 1884 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1920 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Arthur E. Cromwell was born on 18 Nov 1887 in Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1978; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Lena E. Cromwell was born in Sep 1891 in Illinois.
- Leona W. Cromwell was born on 13 May 1897 in Illinois; died on 19 Apr 1987; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
10. William Jackson Long was born on 24 Feb 1838 in Ohio; died on 17 Feb 1915 in Boulder, Clinton County, Illinois; was buried in Clark Cemetery, East Fork Township, Clinton County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: brick maker
- _MILT: Civil War. Union Army. Company C., 22d Ohio Infantry.
- Census: 1850, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
William's obituary was located in "The Union Banner" newspaper [Carlyle, Illinois, Volume 52, Number 38, page 4, Friday, Feb. 26, 1915].
William J. Long was born in Ohio February 24, 1838. At the age of twelve years he with his mother came to Illinois and has resided here a true and devoted Christian until his death, which occurred February 17, 1915, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 17 days.
December 24, 1859, he was married to Nancy E. Gritton in Danville, Ill. To this union were born eight children, five of whom survive, namely: Mary E. Cromwell of Georgetown, Ill; Charles E., of Danville; Herbert, of Boulder; Oscar O., of Pearland, Texas, and Harry D. Long of Danville, Ill. There are also twenty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In 1861 he enlisted in the army in Company C., 22d Ohio Infantry. In 1892 his wife preceded him to the great beyond. Then in 1893 he was married to Sarah J. Swisher, whom with his two stepchildren survive, namely Wanda E. Long and Donald Swisher, and Elva Butler of Mattoon, Ill. He was a kind and loving companion and father. Just a few days ago he sang "When the Storm of Life is O'er," and repeated the "Lord's prayer." He was willing and ready to go to the home our Savior had prepared for him. His daughter Mary and son Harry were with him when the end came.
(Written by one who loved him – Wanda Long)
Name:
son of Archibald Long and Margaret Kinney
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54530889/william-jackson-long
Lot R1, Grave 1William married Nancy Ellen Gritton on 24 Dec 1859 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Jacob Gritton and Elizabeth Adkinson) was born on 1 Jun 1838 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 20 Oct 1892 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Nancy Ellen Gritton was born on 1 Jun 1838 in Mercer County, Kentucky (daughter of Jacob Gritton and Elizabeth Adkinson); died on 20 Oct 1892 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68137184/nancy-ellen-longNotes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 87. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.Children:
- 5. Mary Elizabeth Long was born on 19 Nov 1860 in Indiana; died on 30 May 1926 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Jun 1926 in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- John Long was born about 1866 in Illinois.
- Edgar Long was born about 1872 in Illinois.
- Herbert Oliver Long was born on 28 Aug 1874 in Illinois; died on 30 Aug 1945 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Oscar Long was born about 1877 in Illinois.
- Harry Long was born about 1879 in Illinois.