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Arthur E. Cromwell

Male 1887 - 1978  (90 years)


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  1. 1.  Arthur E. Cromwell was born on 18 Nov 1887 in Illinois (son of John D. Cromwell and Mary Elizabeth Long); died on 29 Jul 1978; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10381752/arthur-e_-cromwell

    Family/Spouse: Grace D. Bennett. Grace was born on 27 May 1890 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1977; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Mildred Mae Cromwell was born on 27 May 1913 in Illinois; died on 10 May 1970; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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_-cromwell

    John 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]


  2. 3.  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-cromwell

    Children:
    1. 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.
    2. 1. 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.
    3. Lena E. Cromwell was born in Sep 1891 in Illinois.
    4. 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: 3

  1. 6.  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 1

    William 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]


  2. 7.  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-long

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 87. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.

    Children:
    1. 3. 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.
    2. John Long was born about 1866 in Illinois.
    3. Edgar Long was born about 1872 in Illinois.
    4. 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.
    5. Oscar Long was born about 1877 in Illinois.
    6. Harry Long was born about 1879 in Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Jacob GrittonJacob Gritton was born on 16 Jun 1797 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of John Gritton and Elizabeth Hoagland); died on 19 Sep 1842 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52613406/jacob-gritton

    Jacob married Elizabeth Adkinson on 1 Feb 1823 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Elizabeth was born on 19 Jan 1802 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Elizabeth Adkinson was born on 19 Jan 1802 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died about 1860.
    Children:
    1. Dorothy Ann Gritton was born on 2 Feb 1823 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 7 May 1900 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. Eliza Jane Gritton was born about 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky.
    3. 7. Nancy Ellen Gritton 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.
    4. Sarah J. Gritton was born about 1827 in Mercer County, Kentucky.


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