Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten
1866 - 1929 (62 years)1. Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten 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 13Elizabeth 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:
- 2. Dessa Elder
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.
Generation: 2
2. Dessa Elder (1.Elizabeth1) 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 13Family/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:
- 3. Thomas Elder Bridgewater 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.
- 4. Ruth Ellen Bridgewater 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.
Generation: 3
3. Thomas Elder Bridgewater (2.Dessa2, 1.Elizabeth1) 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 1372Thomas 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]
4. Ruth Ellen Bridgewater (2.Dessa2, 1.Elizabeth1) 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-roegnerFamily/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]