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Female 1844 - 1910  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lydia Pyle was born in Jan 1844 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky; died in 1910 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732671/elydia-gritten

    Lydia married Laben Gritten on 11 Mar 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Laben (son of John R. Gritton and Nancy Atkinson) was born on 19 Jan 1832 in Kentucky; died on 28 Mar 1910 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1866 in Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1929; was buried on 8 Mar 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 3. William Milo Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Sep 1950 in Cates, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1950 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Romille Josephine Gritton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1872 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 1933 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Mar 1933 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.
    4. 5. George Eli Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Greenville, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Feb 1933 in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.
    5. 6. Laban E. Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1876 in Penfield, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1948 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Apr 1948 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    6. 7. Clara E. Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1970.
    7. 8. Calvin Jacob Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 12 Nov 1866 in Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1929; was buried on 8 Mar 1929 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: at home

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48267384/elizabeth-ann-elder

    Block 13

    Elizabeth married William Davis Elder on 8 Apr 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois. William was born on 31 Jul 1864 in Illinois; died on 3 Feb 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 1917 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Dessa Elder  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1978 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Sep 1978 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  William Milo Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 10 Aug 1868 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Sep 1950 in Cates, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1950 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112064528/william-milo-gritten

    William married Myrtle Ann Burns on 5 Oct 1890 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Myrtle was born in Mar 1875 in Illinois; died on 29 Aug 1974; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. William Bryan Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1896 in Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1914 in Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Aug 1914 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    2. 11. Rosetta Capitolla Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1898 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1977 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    3. 12. Alva Herman Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1902 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1949 in Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee; was buried on 6 Apr 1949 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

  3. 4.  Romille Josephine Gritton Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 11 Feb 1872 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 1933 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Mar 1933 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: house work

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134495159/romillie-josephine-grimes

    Section 2

    Romille married Samuel Grimes on 6 Mar 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois. Samuel was born on 20 Apr 1843 in Illinois; died on 5 Feb 1922 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Feb 1922 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Nettie E. Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Indiana; died on 15 Dec 1981 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Dec 1981 in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
    2. 14. Georgia Ona Grimes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1891 in Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1915 in Gill Township, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Apr 1915 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

  4. 5.  George Eli Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 19 Jun 1873 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Greenville, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Feb 1933 in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: road construction
    • Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104097429/george-e-gritten

    George married Maggie B. James on 6 Oct 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Maggie was born on 24 Sep 1875 in Illinois; died on 4 Jun 1950; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Otis Calvin Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died in Apr 1968 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.
    2. 16. George Virgil Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Oct 1963; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

  5. 6.  Laban E. Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 10 Jul 1876 in Penfield, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Apr 1948 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Apr 1948 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: laborer
    • _MILT: Spanish-American War Ind. PVT 44th US Vol. Inf.

    Notes:

    Laban E. Gritten
    Williamsport, April 26, Laben E. Gritten, 71, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at 6 p.m. Saturday. Born at Penfield, Ill., he was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He married Delia McCammon, who survives with four sons and a daughter, Calvin L., Alvin C., Laban E.Jr., Robert W., and Mrs. Clara Roach, all of Williamsport, and a brother and a sister, William Gritten, Kingman and Mrs. Clara Thompson, Toluca, Ill.

    Journal and Carrier, Lafayette, Indiana. Monday, 26 April 1948.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66715414/laban-e_-gritten

    Laban married Delia Ann McCammon in 1924 in Indiana. Delia was born in 9 Apr 1895 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 14 Feb 1963 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Feb 1963 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Calvin Lester Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 15 May 1973 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 May 1973 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    2. 18. Alvin Chester Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 20 Sep 1964 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1964 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    3. 19. Clara Elizabeth Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1926 in Indiana; died on 27 Sep 1990 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1990 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    4. 20. Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1928 in Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 1 Jun 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Jun 2003 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.
    5. 21. Robert Wilson Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 27 Jun 1992 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

  6. 7.  Clara E. Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born on 15 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1970.

    Notes:

    LKH Notes:
    Find a Grave's list of Labon and Lydia's children includes Jessie Clara Gritten b.1878 - d.17 Feb 1909. Buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    And there is no other entry for their daughter, Clara Gritton.
    However.
    Although the birth date matches, the other information for Clara E. (Gritton) (Myers) Thompson points to the information I have entered here.
    The US Social Security Applications and Claims Index entry is for
    Name: Clara E Thompson
    [Clara Thompson]
    [Clara E Gritten]
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 15 Apr 1879
    Birth Place: Penfield, IL
    Death Date: 15 Feb 1970
    Claim Date: 24 Aug 1965
    Father: Laben Gritten
    Mother: Lydia Pyle
    SSN: 334161866

    Clara married William P. Myers on 11 Apr 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois. William was born in Oct 1877 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Clara married Robert W. Thompson on 7 Sep 1919 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Robert was born in 1876 in Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jul 1920 in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Calvin Jacob Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lydia1) was born in Mar 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    LKH note: Clues lead to these articles being about this Calvin Gritten. Except that his headstone states he died in 1908.
    * * * *
    LKH note: to add further confusion, there is there are two different version of when and where Calvin died.
    * * * *
    Penfield
    Calvin Gritten died Monday at the home of his brother, George Gritten, near Gerald, from consumption of the bowels. Mr. Gritten had been sick for several months, but was able to be out until about two weeks ago, when he was compelled to take to his bed. He was a member of the Collison Knights of Pythias lodge. The funeral was held Wednesday from the George Gritten home.
    The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 28 January 1909, page 8.
    * * * *
    Penfield.
    Cal Gritten was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Dolie Elder, in Danville, the latter part of last week. Mr. Gritten is improving in health.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 February 1909, page 8.
    * * * *
    Penfield
    Calvin Gritten died at the home of his sister in Danville after an illness of several months. The funeral was at Armstrong, where he was buried by the Knights of Phthias lodge of Penfield.
    The Champaign daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 25 February 1909, page 8.




    Census:
    In the 1900 US census Calvin, age 19, is living with his mother, Lydia Gritton, age 56, who is listed as a widow.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62703809/calvin-jacob-gritten



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Dessa Elder Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 2 Apr 1890 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1978 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Sep 1978 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48267295/dessa-m_-bridgewater

    Block 13

    Family/Spouse: George Bridgewater. George was born on 18 Jun 1890 in Kinderhook, Pike County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 1954 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Oct 1954 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Thomas Elder Bridgewater  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1913 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Oct 2005; was buried in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 23. Ruth Ellen Bridgewater  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 2006 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

  2. 10.  William Bryan Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 11 Oct 1896 in Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1914 in Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Aug 1914 in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Killed In Auto Accident
    Seventeen-Years Old Boy Meets Death in Iowa.
    Potomac, Ill., Aug. 18. - Mr. and Mrs. William Gritten, residing south of here, received word late Saturday that their 17-year-old son, Will Gritten, had been killed in an auto accident in Iowa.
    William Gritten was born and reared in this vicinity. Six months ago, when his uncle, George Gritten, moved to Iowa, the lad went with him and had since made his home there.
    The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday 19 August 1914, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112064512/william-j_bryan-gritten


  3. 11.  Rosetta Capitolla Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 26 Aug 1898 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1977 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112064542/rosetta-osborne

    Rosetta married Glen Samuel Osborn on 22 Aug 1918 in Indiana. Glen was born on 18 May 1898 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 12.  Alva Herman Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 2 May 1902 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1949 in Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee; was buried on 6 Apr 1949 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: auto parts, junk dealer
    • Census: 1940, Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30531091/alva-h_-gritten

    Alva married Evelena Shoaf on 29 Jan 1920 in Indiana. Evelena was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Indiana; died in 1986; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Fred Donald Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1920 in Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana; died on 9 May 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 12 May 1992 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.
    2. 25. Bernard Leon Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1924 in Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 15 Aug 2012 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.
    3. 26. Ruth Marie Gritten  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 16 May 1928 in Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 17 May 1928 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

  5. 13.  Nettie E. Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (4.Romille2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Indiana; died on 15 Dec 1981 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Dec 1981 in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housewife, Machine operator in auto factory
    • Census: 1930, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179828499/nettie-e_-thomas

    Nettie married Glen B. Pickett in 1912 in Indiana. Glen was born on 13 Jan 1892 in Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 6 Sep 1924 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Sep 1924 in Dugger Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: James M. Thomas. James was born about 1903 in Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Georgia Ona Grimes Descendancy chart to this point (4.Romille2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 15 Dec 1891 in Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1915 in Gill Township, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Apr 1915 in Carlisle Odd Fellows Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: housekeeper

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134496064/ona-c-harlow

    Section 2.

    Find a Grave entry is under the name Ona C. Grimes Harlow; with note and photograph of tombstone that shows "wife of Clarence Harlow"

    Her death certificate states Webb Cemetery, Carlisle, Indiana

    Georgia married Clarence Harvey Harlow in 1914 in Indiana. Clarence was born on 21 Aug 1894 in Indiana; died on 22 Nov 1965 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Nov 1965 in Hickory Cemetery, Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Otis Calvin Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 16 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died in Apr 1968 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119262529/otis-calvin-gritten

    Family/Spouse: Cora Josephine Snyder. Cora was born on 27 Nov 1896 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 1988 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.  George Virgil Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Oct 1963; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1930, Lincoln, Clay County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152713223/george-virgil-gritten

    George married Grace Edna Defrance on 29 Dec 1920 in Greenville, Clay County, Iowa. Grace was born in 1897 in Iowa; died in 1983; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 17.  Calvin Lester Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (6.Laban2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Paxton, Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 15 May 1973 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 May 1973 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: coremaker for Harrison Steel Casting Co.

    Notes:

    Calvin L. Gritten
    Williamsport – Calvin L. Gritten, 48, of 201 S. 2nd St., Williamsport, died at 1 a.m. today in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He had been ill since March 1.

    Born at Paxton, he had lived most of his life at Williamsport. He was employed as a core maker at Harrison Steel Casting Co. 26 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in the European Theater.

    Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ivan (Clara) Roch; and two brothers, Laban “Jim” and Robert Gritten, all of Williamsport.

    Journal and Courier, Tuesday, 15 May 1973.




    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66715449/calvin-l_-gritten


  10. 18.  Alvin Chester Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (6.Laban2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 16 Jan 1925 in Sullivan County, Indiana; died on 20 Sep 1964 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1964 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: worker for Harrison Casting Co.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66715477/alvin-c_-gritten


  11. 19.  Clara Elizabeth Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (6.Laban2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 16 Jun 1926 in Indiana; died on 27 Sep 1990 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1990 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72994183/clara-elizabeth-roach

    Family/Spouse: Ivan Freemont Roach. Ivan was born on 18 Dec 1923 in Warren County, Indiana; died on 16 Oct 1970 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Oct 1970 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Ivan Eugene Roach  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1945 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; died on 26 Aug 2010 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

  12. 20.  Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (6.Laban2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 18 Dec 1928 in Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 1 Jun 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Jun 2003 in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: electrian, construction

    Notes:

    Laban Edward Gritton, 74
    Williamsport - Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten, 74, of 303 S. Second St., died at 5;35 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Indianapolis.

    Born Dec. 18, 1928, in Kingman, he lived most of his life in Williamsport, attending Williamsport High School.

    Mr. Gritten worked for C&D Battery, Harrison Steel, and as an assistant for Kenneth Stewart Electric. He served in the Army during the Korean War.

    He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3318 of Attica. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

    On Dec. 18, 1959, in Williamsport, he married Carol Ann Young. She survives.

    Also surviving are two sons, Randy Gritten of Williamsport and San Gritten (wife: Sharon) of Attica.

    Journal and Courier. Tuesday, 5 June 2003.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36373463/laban-edward_jim_-gritten

    Laban married Carol A. Young on 18 Dec 1959 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. Carol was born on 20 May 1940 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 8 Feb 2008 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 21.  Robert Wilson Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (6.Laban2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 27 Jun 1992 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: mechanic for county highway
    • Cremated: 30 Jun 1992, Rest Haven Crematory, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

    Robert married Dolly Winaka Hammack on 6 Feb 1985 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana. Dolly was born on 3 Mar 1936 in West Virginia; died on 7 Sep 1989 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Thomas Elder Bridgewater Descendancy chart to this point (9.Dessa3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 27 Oct 1913 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Oct 2005; was buried in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46897387/thomas-elder-bridgewater

    Section 4, Site 1372

    Thomas married Frances G. M. Hall on 17 Mar 1946 in England. Frances was born on 8 Feb 1916 in England; died on 17 Jan 2010 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois; was buried in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 23.  Ruth Ellen Bridgewater Descendancy chart to this point (9.Dessa3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 13 Jul 1918 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 2006 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    DECATUR - Ruth Ellen Roegner, 87, formerly of Decatur, IL, died May 27th of heart problems while visiting family in Crystal Lake, IL. Mrs. Roegner a lifelong teacher began her teaching career at a one room schoolhouse, in Indiana. While living in Decatur, she taught several years at St. Patrick's Elementary before teaching 1st grade for 25 years for the Mt. Zion Schools. In retirement in Florida, Mrs. Roegner established the adult literacy program in both St. Augustine, Florida and the Sumptner County Florida Area. She continued to serve as a volunteer tutor in schools until her death. Her service to education earned her the "Jefferson Award" in 2005. Mrs. Roegner's lifetime interests were diverse. As an avid card player, she accumulated Master points in Bridge, she was long time President of the Decatur Business and professional women's club, Square Dancer, RVer, gardener, host for the International Hostel Program, and for many years served as a campground host in state and national parks. Mrs. Roegner is survived by her daughter, Norma Wacaser of Crystal Lake, IL, and 4 sons, Carl Roegner of Bonham, TX, Terry Roegner, of Alexandria, VA, Jerry Roegner, of Woodbridge,VA., and Jack Roegner of Richmond, IN. She has 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Roegner was preceded in death by a son, George, and husband, Russell Roegner. Memorial service is at Lakeside-Barrick Funeral Chapel, Danville, IL 2pm June 5th followed by Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/ruth-roegner-obituary?id=29935790


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14525194/ruth-roegner

    Family/Spouse: Russell W. Roegner. Russell was born on 26 Feb 1915 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin; died on 12 Jan 2002; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 24.  Fred Donald Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (12.Alva3, 3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 6 Nov 1920 in Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana; died on 9 May 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 12 May 1992 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: crane operator

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30530660/fred-donald-gritten

    Fred married Jean Elizabeth McFadden on 18 Nov 1945 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. Jean was born on 14 Apr 1925 in Alabama; died on 19 Nov 2008 in Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 25.  Bernard Leon Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (12.Alva3, 3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 7 Jul 1924 in Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 15 Aug 2012 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II.

    Notes:

    Bernard L. "Mutt" Gritten, 88, of Covington, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at The Waters of Covington.
    He was born July 7, 1924 in Harveysburg, Indiana, the son of Alva and Evalina Shoaf Gritten. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister and a brother. He married Nellie P. Wilson on Aug. 4, 1946. She survives.
    He also is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Mark) Burfield of Veedersburg, Indiana and Diane (David) Haehl of Shelbyville, Indiana; a son, Randy (Pam) Gritten of Crawfordsville, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
    He served his country in World War II for almost three years.
    He was in Service Company of the 194th Glider Infantry of the 17th Airborne Division. He was in the Battle of the Bulge and crossed the Rhine River in a glider. He was later in the 82nd Airborne and was in the Victory Parade in New York. He drove a Jeep for Colonel Pierce.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95481111/bernard-l_-gritten

    Bernard married Nellie Pauline Wilson on 4 Aug 1946 in Fountain County, Indiana. Nellie was born on 15 Mar 1925 in Wabash, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 8 Oct 2016 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 26.  Ruth Marie Gritten Descendancy chart to this point (12.Alva3, 3.William2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 6 Mar 1927 in Fulton, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 16 May 1928 in Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried on 17 May 1928 in Kingman Fraternal Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Died:
    cause of death was whooping cough and bronchial pneumonia

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30531031/ruth-m_-gritten


  6. 27.  Ivan Eugene Roach Descendancy chart to this point (19.Clara3, 6.Laban2, 1.Lydia1) was born on 20 Aug 1945 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana; died on 26 Aug 2010 in Attica, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: receiving clerk for grocery store

    Notes:

    Ivan E. "Pud" Roach, 65, Attica, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at his residence, following a five-week battle with cancer.
    He was born in Williamsport on Aug. 20, 1945 to the late Ivan Fritzgerald and Clara Elizabeth Gritten Roach. On May 5, 1968, he married Cheryl E. Bowman in Attica. She survives.
    Also surviving are his daughter, Heather Brinkman (husband: Mike) of Attica and four grandchildren, Lauren, Courtney, Catlin and Kaleb Brinkman.
    He served in the Indiana National Guard.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57809394/ivan-e_-roach



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