Mearl Elija Hale
1893 - 1973 (79 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Mearl Elija Hale was born on 27 Jul 1893 in Nebraska (son of John P. Hale and Margaret Alice McElheran); died in Feb 1973 in King County, Washington.
2. John P. Hale was born in Mar 1856 in Illinois (son of Elijah Hale and Nancy E. Gritton); died on 22 Oct 1940 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Other Events:
- Occupation: barber, carpenter, real estate agent
- Census: 1900, Carbonate, Lawrence County, South Dakota
- Census: 1910, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington
- Census: 1920, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington
- Census: 1930, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington
- Census: 1940, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington
Notes:
By 1910 all three Hall brothers, William, John, and George are in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
John married Margaret Alice McElheran on 5 Jun 1893 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska. Margaret was born in May 1870 in Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1956 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Margaret Alice McElheran was born in May 1870 in Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1956 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Children:
- 1. Mearl Elija Hale was born on 27 Jul 1893 in Nebraska; died in Feb 1973 in King County, Washington.
- Lloyd Preston Hale was born on 28 May 1897 in Lawrence County, South Dakota; died in Oct 1972 in Pierce County, Washington; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
- Noel Mack Hale was born on 1 Nov 1898 in Lawrence County, South Dakota; died on 18 Aug 1975 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
- Leon Murray Hale was born on 16 Aug 1903 in Lawrence County, South Dakota; died on 22 May 1948 in Seattle, King County, Washington.
Generation: 3
4. Elijah Hale was born on 6 Jan 1825 in Miami County, Indiana; died on 9 Jul 1902 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried in Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1850, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1870, Iroquois County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Douglas, Iroquois County, Illinois
- Census: 1885, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa
Notes:
The Sleep of the Just.
Mr. Elijah Hale, after reaching the ripe old age of 77 years, 6 months and 3 days, passed to the other shore at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Danner, in this city at five o'clock Wednesday evening, after an illness of several weeks. Uraemic poisoning, caused by kidney trouble, is given as the reason of his demise. The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church this morning at ten o'clock by Rev. E.C. Horn, and remains laid to rest beside those of the companion who spent many years of life's joy and vicissitudes with him, and whose death occurred abut six years ago. Elijah Hale was born January 6, 1825, near Peru, Indiana. About the time of attaining his majority he moved to Illinois, in which state he married. After a residence several years there and in Iowa, Mr. Hale moved to this section of Nebraska - some sixteen or seventeen years ago. His genial, kindly nature is lost to many appreciative friends as well as the relatives. He had passed his life singularly free from bodily ailments and old age left no trace with his serene disposition. Three sons and two daughters owe existence to the deceased. George and John Hale, who were among the first settlers of Alliance, William, who is in Washington and unable to reach here; Mrs. J.W. Danner, Mrs. D. Ritterhouse, whose homes are in our city. Elijah Hale's long life chapter is closed, and while the sorrowing relatives mourn and have the sympathy of the community, he sleeps peacefully.
The Alliance Times-Herald, Alliance, NEbraska. Friday 11 July 1902, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11233578/elijah-hale
photo of tombstone on Find a Grave shows tree trunk with cut branches and banner reading Hale. Tree trunk rests on a solid cube base that has the name Elijah 1825-1902, and Nancy E. with dates halv covered by sod, but could be 1829 for birth which know from other records.Elijah married Nancy E. Gritton on 19 Aug 1849 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Nancy E. Gritton was born in 1828 in Kentucky (daughter of Milo B. Gritton and Mary Sims); died in Apr 1895 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried in Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska. Notes:
Died - At her home in Duncan's Addition, Alliance, Nebraska, of congestion of the bowels, Mrs. Nancy E. Hale, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 8 days.
The Alliance Times-Herald, Alliance, Nebraska. Friday 26 April 1895.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83470494/nancy-e_-haleNotes:
Married:
Marriage License Abstracts Vermilion County, Illinois 1826-1852. Page 30. No record of anyone signing for bride or groom.Children:
- William Asbury Hale was born about 1849 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Nov 1910 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
- Elizabeth Hale was born about 1853 in Illinois.
- 2. John P. Hale was born in Mar 1856 in Illinois; died on 22 Oct 1940 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
- Margaret Hale was born about 1858 in Illinois.
- George Edward Hale was born in Mar 1861 in Illinois; died on 22 Sep 1925 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
Generation: 4
10. 
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]
11. 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.
- 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.
- 5. 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.