Howard Hutchison Wilson
1885 - 1955 (70 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Howard Hutchison Wilson was born on 28 Jan 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Frederick C. Wilson and Rachel Mae Gritton); died on 4 Apr 1955; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, Randolph County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Monroe, Randolph County, Indiana
- Census: 1940, Farmland, Randolph County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155599387/howard-h_-wilsonHoward married Mabel McNees on 8 Sep 1918 in Indiana. Mabel was born about 1884 in Indiana; died on 19 Aug 1969 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana; was buried on 21 Aug 1969 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, Randolph County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Frederick C. Wilson was born on 10 Jun 1860 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio (son of John Hutchison Wilson and Bolivia McClary Lyon); died on 23 Aug 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 1940 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: cattle buyer for packing house
- Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119913714/fred-c_-wilsonFrederick married Rachel Mae Gritton on 13 Mar 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Rachel (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox) was born on 23 Oct 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1951; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Rachel Mae Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox); died on 28 Aug 1951; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119913736/rachel-m_-wilsonChildren:
- 1. Howard Hutchison Wilson was born on 28 Jan 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1955; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, Randolph County, Indiana.
- Anna Maude Wilson was born on 14 Nov 1886 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Dec 1978 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Walker Forest Wilson was born on 15 Sep 1889 in Illinois; died in 1962; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Dan H. Wilson was born in Nov 1891 in Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. John Hutchison Wilson was born on 9 Oct 1802 in Giles County, Virginia; died on 25 Feb 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Potomac Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Darby, Pickaway County, Ohio
- Census: 1860, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158591712/john-hutchison-wilsonJohn married Bolivia McClary Lyon on 30 May 1852 in Franklin County, Ohio. Bolivia was born on 22 Sep 1827 in Ohio; died on 30 Jan 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Potomac Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Bolivia McClary Lyon was born on 22 Sep 1827 in Ohio; died on 30 Jan 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Potomac Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Bolivia H. Wilson, one of the early settlers of Vermilion County, was laid to rest Thursday at Potomac - Bolivia McCleary was born near Toledo, Ohio September 22, 1827. She was married to Frederick Lyons on September 21, 1845. To this union two children were born. One died in infancy. The other, Mrs. Pleuma Fairchild lives in this city.
Mr. Lyons died in 1850. In 1852 the deceased was married to John H. Wilson. Five children were born to them. They are Mrs. Rebecca Wiles of Newton, Ill., George M. Wilson of Potomac, Andrew D. of Storm Lake, Iowa, Fred C. and Otis L. Wilson of Danville. Deceased also leaves three step-children, William E. Wilson of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, John H. Wilson of Rossville, Ill and Mrs. Susan May of this city. She leaves 27 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, also a host of friends who mourn her departure from life. She, with Mr. Wilson came to Illinois in 1862 settling on a farm in Blount Township. Mr. Wilson died February 25, 1877. Since then Mrs. Wilson had made her home with her son, Andrew D. Wilson, who until 5 years ago lived near Henning.
She died January 20, 1906 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wiles near Newton, Illinois at the age of 78 years. She was converted in early life and joined the M. E. Church of which she was a member ever afterward. She was always ready to help those in need or distress. Mrs. Wilson had been confined to her bed since January 1 with illness due to her advance age. Before her death she called her family to her bed and bid each good-bye. She passed away in peace for she had lived a good life and went to her reward. - The Commercial News, Danville, Illinois 3 February 1906
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67516293/bolivia-hutchinson-wilsonChildren:
- 2. Frederick C. Wilson was born on 10 Jun 1860 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio; died on 23 Aug 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 1940 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Otis Llewellyn Wilson was born on 19 Feb 1862 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1949; was buried in Farmers Chapel Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
6. William Wesley Gritton was born on 10 Oct 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims); died on 29 Mar 1884; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137238832/william-wesley-grittonWilliam married Amelia Ann Cox on 24 Jun 1851 in Johnson County, Indiana. Amelia (daughter of Jonathan Cox and Sarah Ann Peggs) was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Amelia Ann Cox was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana (daughter of Jonathan Cox and Sarah Ann Peggs); died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128122086/amelia-ann-grittonChildren:
- Sarah Ann Gritton was born on 16 May 1852 in Indiana; died on 3 Aug 1941 in Farrington Township, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1941 in Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, Jefferson County, Illinois.
- Margaret J. Gritton was born in 1853 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 1 Feb 1892 in Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- Mary Emily Gritton 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.
- Hannah Matilda Gritton 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.
- 3. Rachel Mae Gritton was born on 23 Oct 1863 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1951; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- John D. Gritton was born about 1866 in Illinois.
- Luna B. Gritton was born about 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Kate Gritton was born on 21 Nov 1870 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1933 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 1933 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Ella Mae Gritton was born on 30 Oct 1876 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1961; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
12. 
Milo B. Gritton was born on 18 May 1804 in Mercer County, Kentucky (son of Jesse Gritton and Sarah Brumfield); died on 15 Jul 1846 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1830, Shaker, Mercer County, Kentucky
- Census: 1840, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Wills and probate records. Vermilion County, Illinois
Will records, book C-E 1848-1864.
Page 448
Know all men by those present that we John R. Gritton, John Sanders and Jane Gritton of the County of Vermilion and State of Illinois are held and firmly bond unto the people of the State of Illinois in the paid sum of one thousand dollars current money of the United States which payment will as truly to be made and performed we and each of us find ourselves and heirs executors administrators and assign jointly severally and firmly by these present witnesses our hands and seals this 8th day of August A.D. 1846.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the said John R. Gritton administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and debts of Milo B. Gritton deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said deceased which shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of him the said John R. Gritton as such administrator or to the hands of any person or persons from him and the same so made do exhibit or come to be exhibited in the Court of probate for the said County of Vermilion agreeably to the laws and such good and chattels rights and credits do with and truly administer according to law and all the rest of the said goods and chattels rights and credits which shall be found remaining upon the account of the said administrator, the same being first examined and allowed by the court of probate shall deliver and pay unto such person or persons respectively as may be legally entitled thereto, and further do make a ust and true account of all his acting and doings therein when thereunto required by the said court, and if it shall hereafter appear that any last will and testament was made by the deceased and the same be proved in Court and letter testamentary or administration by obtained thereon and the said John R. Gritton do in such case on being required thereto under said duties of the letter of administrator and perform all other acts which may at any time be requires of him by law, then shall obligation be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Attest
N.D. Palmer, P.J.P.
John R. Gritton
John Sanders
Jane Gritton
Page 449
State of Illinois
Vermilion County
The people of the State of Illinois
To all to whom these present all come greeting.
Know ye that whereas Mil B. Gritton of the county of Vermilion and State of Illinois died intestate as it is said on or about the 12th day of July 1946 having as the time of his decease personal property in this state which may be lost destroyed or diminished in value if speedy care be not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property may be collected and presented for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein we do hereby appoint John R. Gritton of the County of Vermilion and Sate of Illinois administrator of all and or singular the goods and chattels rights and credits which were of the said Milo B. Gritton at the time of his decease with full power and authority to secure and collect the said property and debts wheresoever the same may be found in this State, and in general to do and perform all other acts which now are or hereafter may be required of him by law.
Witness Norman D. Palmer, probate Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Vermilion at his office in Danville this 8th day of August A.D. 1846.
N.D.Palmer probate J.P.
1830 census,
Name: Milon Gritton
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):Shaker, Mercer, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
1840 census
Name: Milow B Gritton
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Vermilion, Illinois
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62944015/milo-b_-grittonMilo married Mary Sims on 8 Oct 1823 in Mercer County, Kentucky. Mary was born about 1805. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Mary Sims was born about 1805. Children:
- Sarah Ann Gritton was born on 15 Sep 1823 in Kentucky; died on 24 Mar 1892; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 6. William Wesley Gritton was born on 10 Oct 1825 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 29 Mar 1884; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Mary Elizabeth Gritton was born in Mar 1828 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 12 Mar 1902 in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.
- Nancy E. Gritton was born in 1828 in Kentucky; died in Apr 1895 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried in Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska.
- Susan Melvina Gritton was born in 1832 in Mercer County, Kentucky; died on 21 May 1911 in Cleburne County, Arkansas; was buried in burial details unknown.
- Isabelle J. Gritton was born on 1 May 1833 in Kentucky; died on 1 Oct 1840 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
14. Jonathan Cox was born on 20 Feb 1807 in Kentucky; died on 12 Apr 1856 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnsonville Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Pleasant, Johnson County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69868615/jonathan-cox
Notes from Find a Grave. Located near Johnson Cemetery. Also known as Humphrey Cemetery or Stewart Cemetery. Not be confused with Thurman Cemetery. The Johnsonville Cemetery is located about 100 yerds from the road in a thick wooded area.Jonathan married Sarah Ann Peggs on 3 Jul 1830 in Oldham County, Kentucky. Sarah was born in 1808 in Kentucky; died on 13 Jul 1892 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Stump Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Sarah Ann Peggs was born in 1808 in Kentucky; died on 13 Jul 1892 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Stump Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Name:
daughter of Joseph Peggs and Nancy Cunningham
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31203157/sarah-ann-cosatChildren:
- 7. Amelia Ann Cox was born on 9 Aug 1835 in Hendricks County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.