Edna Josephine Hale
1885 - 1915 (29 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Edna Josephine Hale was born on 22 Aug 1885 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa (daughter of William Asbury Hale and Letha May Houck); died on 22 Apr 1915 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 24 Apr 1915 in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. Notes:
Bedford Free Press, Tuesday April 27, 1915 p. 8
Edna J. Hale
Edna Josephine Hale, daughter of Wm. A. [sbury] and Letha [May Houck] Hale, was born Aug. 22, 1883 [1885] in Bedford, Iowa. She passed away at her home April 22, 1915, 6:20 p. m., age 29 years, 8 months. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. W. Goodsell. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
Edna has always been a Bedford girl. She went through the public schools here, graduating with the class of 1904, and has been associated with the social life of the young people of our community, being one of the popular girls with both young and old because of her bright, cheerful disposition. After graduating from the high school, she taught for a year, then went to Cedar Falls, graduating from there in 1910. After finishing at Cedar Falls she went to Springville, Iowa, where she had a very successful period of teaching, having started in on her fifth year in that place. She not only would have completed the fifth year of her work there but would also have been entitled to a life certificate if the fatal illness had not fastened itself upon her. She gave up her work in October, coming home, where she has been with the loved ones who have ministered so kindly and lovingly to her during the months of her painful illness. Edna suffered untold agonies, yet through it all she displayed an unusual amount of courage, being cheerful and jolly and always looking upon the bright side of her suffering. She submitted to it all with calmness and the end came peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss, her mother, Mrs. Letha Hale, two sisters, Alice and Caroline, one brother, Charles, and the grandfather, J. M. Houck. Her grandmother, Mrs. J. M. Houck, her father, and two sisters have preceded her to the heavenly home. The father died March 1911, the two sisters, Olive, December 1887, and Edith in May 1892. Grandma Houck passed away in 1909.
Edna united with the Methodist Episcopal church August 6, 1899, and has always been a faithful member.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38422493/edna-josephine-hale
2. William Asbury Hale was born about 1849 in Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Elijah Hale and Nancy E. Gritton); died on 17 Nov 1910 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Other Events:
- Occupation: barber
- Census: 1870, Iroquois, Iroquois County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
Notes:
By 1910 all three Hall brothers, William, John, and George are in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
Washington state death records lists his parents as E. Hale and Nancy GrittonWilliam married Letha May Houck on 24 Nov 1881 in Taylor County, Iowa. Letha (daughter of John Milton Houck and Eliza Jane Long) was born on 13 Jan 1861 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 17 Feb 1920 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Letha May Houck was born on 13 Jan 1861 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa (daughter of John Milton Houck and Eliza Jane Long); died on 17 Feb 1920 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
- Census: 1910, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
Notes:
Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday February 26, 1920 p. 6
Mrs. Wm A. Hale
Letha May Houck was born at Bedford, Iowa, Jan. 13, 1861, and departed this life, Feb. 17, 1920. She was married to Wm. A. [sbury] Hale, Nov. 24, 1881. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hale moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where they remained for 18 months, moving back to Bedford. With the exception of this short stay in Clarinda, all the life of the deceased was spent in Bedford.
Six children came to bless the new home, thus established. Olive had but tasted life, when the Master took her home at the age of 24 months. Later three of the children were taken down with the diphtheria, and at this time Edith, nine years of age, was taken. In 1915, Edna, who had entered in her 30th year, who had heroically fought for health for several years, passed out of this life.
Mrs. Hale and her family knew what it meant to meet bereavement. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Houck, who made their home with them, left their earthly abiding place, Nov. 1, 1909, and March 1, 1917, respectively.
The husband of the deceased, Mr. Wm. A. [sbury] Hale, died in March, 1910. It was the sustaining grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, which kept Mrs. Hale in her spirit of sweetness during these years. To her the words of the poet had their full meaning:
My Jesus as thou wile:
O may thy will be mine;
Into thy hand of love
I would my all resign.
Through sorrow or through joy,
Conduct we as thy own,
And help me still to say,
My Lord, thy will be done.
When a very young lady she identified herself with the Methodist church of Bedford, and was always deeply interested in the church, in the work of the Aid and missionary society, and Sunday school. When her family duties would permit, she was found at her post in the church. In honor of her 59th birthday, she brought her missionary gift to the Sunday school Jan. 16th. Feb. 1, 1920, she was in her place in the church service, this being the last time she was ever away from home.
She leaves three children, Alice, Carolyn and Charles; also a brother, Charles E. Houck of San Francisco, to mourn her departure. The entire neighborhood extend their sympathies to the bereft family.
Short funeral services were conducted by Rev. John F. Arnold from the south porch of the Hale home Thursday afternoon. Interment [was] in South Lawn cemetery.
Thus comes to an end, so far as active service in this life is concerned, the activities of a loving mother, neighbor and friend, but the fruits of her life will go on and multiply in the lives of those left behind and who today are sad because she has gone from among us.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38422500/letha-may-haleChildren:
- Alice Hale was born on 9 Nov 1882 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; died on 8 Apr 1975 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
- Edith Hale was born in 1884 in Iowa; died in 1892; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
- 1. Edna Josephine Hale was born on 22 Aug 1885 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 22 Apr 1915 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 24 Apr 1915 in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
- Olive Hale was born in 1887; died on 29 Dec 1888 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Dec 1888 in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
- Carolyn Hale was born on 31 Dec 1891 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 25 Jul 1985; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Holt County, Missouri.
- Charles Edward Hale was born on 4 Nov 1897 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 18 Apr 1973 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
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:
- 2. 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.
- 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.
6. John Milton Houck was born on 27 Aug 1833 in Chautauqua County, New York; died on 22 Mar 1917 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 25 Mar 1917 in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: builder
- Census: 1880, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35499860/john-milton-houckJohn married Eliza Jane Long on 27 Apr 1858. Eliza was born on 17 Mar 1834 in Indiana; died on 1 Nov 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 3 Nov 1909 in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Eliza Jane Long was born on 17 Mar 1834 in Indiana; died on 1 Nov 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 3 Nov 1909 in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35500165/eliza-jane-houckChildren:
- 3. Letha May Houck was born on 13 Jan 1861 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 17 Feb 1920 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
- Jessie Houck was born in 1872; died in 1878; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
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.