Thomas Ralston Gritton
1856 - 1936 (79 years)-
Name Thomas Ralston Gritton Born 28 Mar 1856 Mercer County, Kentucky 
[1, 2, 3, 4] Gender Male Census 1880 McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky Census 1900 Mercer County, Kentucky Occupation farmer [1] Died 1 Jan 1936 Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky [1, 2, 5] Buried 3 Jan 1936 Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky [1, 2, 5] Person ID I2314 Gritton Last Modified 18 Mar 2024
Father John Valentine Gritton, b. 13 Dec 1822, Mercer County, Kentucky , d. 12 Dec 1903, Mercer County, Kentucky (Age 80 years) Mother Mary Frances Egbert, b. 20 Aug 1830, Kentucky , d. 4 Mar 1907 (Age 76 years) Married 17 Mar 1854 Mercer County, Kentucky [4, 6] Family ID F634 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Minerva Amanda Bunton, b. 12 Mar 1858, Kentucky , d. 1 Jan 1928, Mercer County, Kentucky (Age 69 years) Married 1879 [3] Children 1. Almer L. Gritton, b. 10 Sep 1882, Kentucky , d. 9 Mar 1885, Mercer County, Kentucky (Age 2 years)2. Flora Belle Gritton, b. 23 May 1880, Kentucky , d. 12 May 1935, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (Age 54 years)3. Ella Thomas Gritton, b. 17 Aug 1884, Mercer County, Kentucky , d. 2 Nov 1952, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky (Age 68 years)4. Bertha Hosler Gritton, b. 17 May 1888, Mercer County, Kentucky , d. 9 Oct 1939, Boyle County, Kentucky (Age 51 years)5. Mary Virginia Gritton, b. 4 Jun 1890, Mercer County, Kentucky , d. 7 Mar 1973, Saint Matthews, Jefferson County, Kentucky (Age 82 years)6. Emma Minerva Gritton, b. 22 Jul 1898, Mercer County, Kentucky , d. 5 Jul 1974, Mercer County, Kentucky (Age 75 years)Last Modified 6 Jul 2019 Family ID F978 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 28 Mar 1856 - Mercer County, Kentucky 
Census - 1880 - McAfee, Mercer County, Kentucky Census - 1900 - Mercer County, Kentucky 
Died - 1 Jan 1936 - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky 
Buried - 3 Jan 1936 - Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Notes - Thomas R. Gritton, life resident of Mercer County died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. D. Royce, in Boyle County, at 8:15 on New Year's day. Eight years ago on New Year's Day at 3 o'clock his wife, Minerva, preceded him on that journey from which no traveler returns. His eldest daughter, Mrs. Jack Allin, died last May. He would have been 80 years old had he lived until next March, having been born March 28, 1856. He was one of a family of two boys and six girls only one of whom remains, Mrs. Annie G. Dorna, now living in Toronto, Canada. Among others to mourn his death are four daughters, Mrs. Holman Hogue, Mrs. F. D. Royce, Mrs. H. D. Ransdell, and Mrs. Hugh Ison; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His name is associated with the roll of the Christian Church of Harrodsburg, in which city and surrounding territory he leaves a host of acquaintances and friends. He was ever a friend to one in need and a good neighbor. Funeral services were held at the Harrodsburg Christian Church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. T. Hassell Bowen, pastor, and Rev. M. T. Hart, pastor of the Danville Christian Church, officiating. Burial followed in Spring Hill cemetery. Pal bearers were Curtis and Allen Ransdell, English Bell, Forrest Hogue, Eddie Wright, and Tom Allin.
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The funeral of Mr. Thomas Gritton, one of the well known and much respected elderly citizens of Mercer County, will be at the Harrodsburg Christian Church at 1 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. Hassell Bowen. Mr. Gritton died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Royce and Dr. Royce, in Boyle County. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Royce, Mrs. Holman Hogue, of near Salvisa; Mrs. Hugh Ison, near Burgin; Mrs. Virgie Ransdell, of Boyle County.
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- Thomas R. Gritton, life resident of Mercer County died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. D. Royce, in Boyle County, at 8:15 on New Year's day. Eight years ago on New Year's Day at 3 o'clock his wife, Minerva, preceded him on that journey from which no traveler returns. His eldest daughter, Mrs. Jack Allin, died last May. He would have been 80 years old had he lived until next March, having been born March 28, 1856. He was one of a family of two boys and six girls only one of whom remains, Mrs. Annie G. Dorna, now living in Toronto, Canada. Among others to mourn his death are four daughters, Mrs. Holman Hogue, Mrs. F. D. Royce, Mrs. H. D. Ransdell, and Mrs. Hugh Ison; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His name is associated with the roll of the Christian Church of Harrodsburg, in which city and surrounding territory he leaves a host of acquaintances and friends. He was ever a friend to one in need and a good neighbor. Funeral services were held at the Harrodsburg Christian Church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. T. Hassell Bowen, pastor, and Rev. M. T. Hart, pastor of the Danville Christian Church, officiating. Burial followed in Spring Hill cemetery. Pal bearers were Curtis and Allen Ransdell, English Bell, Forrest Hogue, Eddie Wright, and Tom Allin.
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