Margaret Cynthia Mansuy
1916 - 1989 (73 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Margaret Cynthia Mansuy was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Washington, District of Columbia (daughter of John Sylvester Mansuy and Mabel E. Gritton); died on 19 Jul 1989. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Washington, District of Columbia
Notes:
Washington Post, 1935
Eastern High Graduates' marriage is announced. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Mansuy announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Margaret Cynthia Mansuy, to Mr. William Douglas Swetnam, which took place August 23, 1934, at Frederick Md. Mr. and Mrs. Swetnam are graduates of Eastern High School.
Census:
In the 1940 US census, Margaret and daughter Peggy, age 3, are in the household of her parents.Margaret married Willer Douglas Swetnam on 23 Aug 1934 in Frederick County, Maryland. Willer was born on 13 Dec 1912 in Culpeper County, Virginia; died on 25 Mar 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. John Sylvester Mansuy was born on 17 Mar 1889 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 6 Feb 1970 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34851412/john-sylveston-mansuyJohn married Mabel E. Gritton on 3 Oct 1910 in Washington, District of Columbia. Mabel (daughter of Frank Marshall Gritton and Cynthia Daley) was born in Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 18 Aug 1968 in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland; was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Mabel E. Gritton was born in Apr 1890 in Illinois (daughter of Frank Marshall Gritton and Cynthia Daley); died on 18 Aug 1968 in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland; was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. Notes:
Mabel, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Gritton, North Walnut street, has the measles.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 10 March 1897, page 5.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34851411/mabel-e-mansuyChildren:
- John Sylvester Mansuy was born on 24 Jan 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia; died on 28 Mar 1968 in Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska; was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.
- Frank Leo Mansuy was born on 18 Nov 1911 in Washington, District of Columbia; died on 10 Mar 1992 in Los Angeles County, California.
- 1. Margaret Cynthia Mansuy was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Washington, District of Columbia; died on 19 Jul 1989.
Generation: 3
6. Frank Marshall Gritton was born on 4 Jan 1867 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Merriman Loy Gritton and Elizabeth Ann Moudy); died on 21 Dec 1954; was buried in Washington, District of Columbia. Other Events:
- Occupation: printing pressman
- Census: 1900, Washington, District of Columbia
- Census: 1910, Washington, District of Columbia
- Census: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia
- Census: 1930, Washington, District of Columbia
- Census: 1940, Washington, District of Columbia
Notes:
Joined in July
Several matrimonial events taking place last evening.
Daly-Gritton
For some time it has been hinted by many that Frank Gritton was soon to number himself among the benedicts. The rumors settled into certainty yesterday when a license to wed was issued to Frank M. Gritton and Miss Cynthia Daly by the county clerk. The wedding was a quiet one, and took place in the parlors of the Episcopal rectory. Only the witnesses and the relatives of the contracting parties were present. Mr. Gritton is well known in Danville, where he has always lived. When but a mere lad he entered the service of the Illinois Printing Co. as an apprentice in the press-room, and by industry rose rapidly through the various stages of "devil" to the level of a finished workman. He was for some time an employ of the Marshall Times, and resigned to accept a similar position on The Press. He is at present working for the Illinois Printing Co. The bride, Miss Cynthia Daly, is well known as a young lady of rare personal charms and mental attainments. The young couple will reside in a cosy little home on Sherman street. May the shadows never gather on the horizon of their married life nor tempest threaten the calm of their peaceful happiness.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.
LKH note: Only clue is that he was a pressman, but likely to be Frank Marshall Gritton.
Frank Gritton, pressman in The News office, moved his family from Danville to this city the fore part of the week.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois, Saturday, 18 June 1892, page 1.
Mrs. Cora Hedge of Fairmount has been visiting the family of Frank Gritton on East Park street this week.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 27 May 1893, page 1.
Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville visited her son Frank of this city over Sunday.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 May 1893, page 1.
F.M. Gritton and family were in Danville from Saturday until Wednesday morning visiting relatives and friends and enjoying the Fourth.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 3 July 1893, page 1.
Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville spent Christmas with their son, F.M. Gritton
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 30 December 1893, page 1.
F.M. Gritton has purchased of Keller Walters a residence property on North Walnut street. He will have the house raised and another room added before moving in.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 19 August 1895, page 3.
Frank M. Gritton, foreman of The News press room, spent Sunday, with his family, visiting relatives at Fairmount.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 31 August 1895, page 12.
The Only Accident
While F.M. Gritton and Mrs. Samuel Hunsicker of Champaign and Mrs. Gus Rosenbaum of this place were driving back from the fair grounds in the evening the horse attached their buggy became frightened at a passing horseback rider and ran away. All were thrown from the buggy, and both women were considerably, though not seriously injured. This was the only accident of any consequence during the day.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 10 June 1897, page 1.
A Good Appointment.
Frank M. Gritton Goes to the Government Printing Office.
Frank M. Gritton, foreman of The News, has been appointed a pressman in the government printing office at Washington, D.C. Mr. Gritton is an expert workman and understands thoroughly every thing about printing machinery. He is a stalwart republican and in every way a deserving man. His appointment will be the occasion for many congratulations.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 18 December 1897, page 1.
Off For Washington.
Frank M. Gritton Takes a Position in the Government Printing Office.
F.M. Gritton, for six years past foreman of The News press room, departed Sunday afternoon for Washington, D.C., to take the position in the government printing office to which he was recently appointed. He is succeeded in The News office by his brother, Allan Gritton of Danville, a thoroughly experience man in the work.
F.M. Gritton sold his residence property Saturday to Mr. Lyons, manager of the carpet renovator, but Mrs. Gritton and the children will remain here a few weeks until arrangements are made for their removal to washington.
Allan Gritton expects to move his family to this city in a short time.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 5 January 1898, page 2.
Obituary
LKH note: the headline in this article is WRONG. It’s Robert’s brother, Frank, who has died.
Robert Gritton Dies
Robert E. Gritton, 978 E. Eldodrado St., received word of the death of his brother, Frank M., 88, of Washington, D.C. Mr. Gritton died Tuesday in his home.
A retired government printing pressman, Mr. Gritton was employed at that job more than 50 years. He had visited in Decatur several times.
He leaves his wife, Cynthia; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Mansuy of Washington, D.C.; one son, Harry, Washington, D.C., and his brother. One daughter preceded him in death.
Funeral services and burial were today in Washington, D.C.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Friday, 24 December 1954.
LKH note: And then the paper got it wrong in a different way when they ran the story the next day.
Frank Gritton Dies
Frank E. Gritton, 978 E. Eldorado St., recieved word of the death of his brother, Frank M., 88, of Washington D.C. Mr. Gritton died Tuesday in his home.
A retired government printing pressman, Mr. Gritton was employed at that job more than 50 years. He had visited Decatur several times.
Funeral services and burial were yesterday in Washington, D.C.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Sautrdy, 25 December 1954.
Frank married Cynthia Daley on 21 Jun 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Cynthia was born on 3 Jul 1868 in Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1957 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried on 25 Mar 1957 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Cynthia Daley was born on 3 Jul 1868 in Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1957 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried on 25 Mar 1957 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia. Notes:
Joined in July
Several matrimonial events taking place last evening.
Daly-Gritton
For some time it has been hinted by many that Frank Gritton was soon to number himself among the benedicts. The rumors settled into certainty yesterday when a license to wed was issued to Frank M. Gritton and Miss Cynthia Daly by the county clerk. The wedding was a quiet one, and took place in the parlors of the Episcopal rectory. Only the witnesses and the relatives of the contracting parties were present. Mr. Gritton is well known in Danville, where he has always lived. When but a mere lad he entered the service of the Illinois Printing Co. as an apprentice in the press-room, and by industry rose rapidly through the various stages of "devil" to the level of a finished workman. He was for some time an employ of the Marshall Times, and resigned to accept a similar position on The Press. He is at present working for the Illinois Printing Co. The bride, Miss Cynthia Daly, is well known as a young lady of rare personal charms and mental attainments. The young couple will reside in a cosy little home on Sherman street. May the shadows never gather on the horizon of their married life nor tempest threaten the calm of their peaceful happiness.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.
Name:
daughter of Patrick Daley and Sarah Mooney
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62418998/cynthia-gritton
Section 8 Lot 81NE 1/4 Site WChildren:
- 3. Mabel E. Gritton was born in Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 18 Aug 1968 in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland; was buried in Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.
- Madge M. Gritton was born in Oct 1891 in Illinois; died on 8 Jun 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia.
- Harry Aloysius Gritton was born on 27 Sep 1897 in Illinois; died on 7 Sep 1966 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Generation: 4
12. Merriman Loy Gritton was born in Jun 1837 in Kentucky (son of Milo B. Gritton and Jane S. Burton); died on 19 Jun 1902; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1870, Sidell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville spent Christmas with their son, F.M. Gritton
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 30 December 1893, page 1.
Died very suddenly.
M.L.Gritton suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday.
Marion L. Gritton, one of South Danville's oldest and most respected residents, died yesterday morning at 5;15 o'clock, after a very short illness. Monday Mr. Gritton suffered a slight attack of paralysis. He had been serving on the petit jury in the circuit court and had been feeling as well as usual up to that time. Tuesday morning at 9 0'clock he suffered another and more severe stroke, which cause his entire right side to become completely paralyzed and deprived him of the power of speech. From that time till death yesterday morning he grew steadily worse.
Marion L. Gritton was born in Mercer County, Ky., and if he had lived till the 25th of this month would have been 65 years old. He came to Vermilion county with his parents when a small child and has resided here ever since, making his home in South Danville for the past twelve years. He is survived by a wife and three sons. Frank Gritton, an employe in the government print office at Washington, D.C., Ed Gritton, the well known pressman, formerly an employe of The Press who resides at home, and Allan Gritton, a motorman in the employ of the street car company. He also leaves one brother, John Gritton, who conducts the South Walnut street feed stables.
Mr. Gritton was of a quiet, unostentatious nature. He made many friends and was very highly regarded by his neighbors in South Danville and many acquaintances in this city. The many friends of the family will join in extending condolences to the stricken widow and children.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Cosat officiating and interment at Springhill cemetery.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.
_MILT:
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
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513401/merriman-loy-gritton
Block 19A, Lot 206Merriman married Elizabeth Ann Moudy on 12 Feb 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Elizabeth was born in Feb 1845 in Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 5 Mar 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Elizabeth Ann Moudy was born in Feb 1845 in Hillsboro, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 5 Mar 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
After Merrison's death in 1902, Elizabeth married Joseph Kay, a widower. In the 1910 census they are living in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. He is recorded as born in Sep 1840 in England.
Joseph Kay
buried Jones Grove Cemetery, Catlin, Illinois
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59177970/joseph-kay
Dangerously Ill.
Ed Gritton, pressman for The Press company, yesterday received a telegram from his brother, Al Gritton, pressman for the Champaign News, stating that the latter's wife is dangerously ill in that city. Their mother, Mrs. M.L. Gritton, of South Danville, Left for Champaign yesterday afternoon to attend the bedside of her daughter-in-law.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.
Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville visited her son Frank of this city over Sunday.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 May 1893, page 1.
Elizabeth's will
Name: Elizabeth Ann Kay
Gender: Female
Residence Date: Abt 1914
Residence Place: Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois
Will Date: 1 May 1914
Probate Date: 1 May 1914
Probate Place: Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Inferred Death Date: 1914
Inferred Death Place: Illinois, USA
Item Description: Will Records, Book J-L, 1912-1919
Others Listed Relationship
Elizabeth Ann Kay
Joseph Kay Husband
Franklin M. Gritton Son
Robert Edward Gritton Son
Allen Gritton Son
Mabel Mansey Granddaughter
Gus Gritton Grandson
Pearl Gritton Granddaughter
Harry Gritton Grandson
Allen Gritton Son
Robert Edward Gritton Son
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185340135/elizabeth_ann_gritton-kay
Cenotaph at Springhille
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513401/merriman-loy-gritton
Block 19A, Lot 206
Photograph on Find a Grave shows headstone for Mariman L. Gritton that also has Elizabeth Moudy Gritton's name with her date of birth, but no date of death.
Notes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1853-1874. Page 67. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.Children:
- 6. Frank Marshall Gritton was born on 4 Jan 1867 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Dec 1954; was buried in Washington, District of Columbia.
- Robert Edward Gritton was born on 27 Nov 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 1964 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Spangler Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
- Eliza Gritton was born in Apr 1869 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died before 1880.
- Allen L. Gritton was born on 1 Apr 1871 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 1950 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.