Charles Ismael Gritton
1864 - 1932 (67 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Charles Ismael Gritton was born on 5 Mar 1864 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1932 in Odell, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jan 1932 in Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: teamster; proprietor of grocery store
- Census: 1870, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Mendon, Charliton County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois
Notes:
In the 1870 US census, John, age 8, and his brother Charles, age 6, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.
In the 1880 US census, John, age 10, and his brother Charles, age 16, are in the household of their late father's parents, John R. and Nancy Gritton. Their mother, Sarah Catherine (Cline) Gritton has remarried and lives with her new husband, John F. Gritton on a nearby farm.
Chas. E. Gritton Odell Business Man, Is Buried
Services Conducted From M.E. Church - Interment In Odell.
Odell, Ill,, Jan. 8. - The funeral service for Charles E. Gritton was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor, Rev. T. Lee Knotts, conducting the service. Burial took place in the Odell cemetery. A quartette composed of Mrs. Arthur Marland, Mrs. M.C. Fonger, J.. Van Ness and Charles Norse rendered two selections. The Pallbearers were J.E. Pfingston, P.H. Foley, John Moore, W.D. Abbaduska, John De Boer and William Snyder.
The following from out of town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gritton and daughter of Waukeshaw, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennett of Armon, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Yeazel, Louis Stroud, Mr. and Mrs. George Hedges, Miss Grace Fox and Miss Florence Stroud of Fairmount; Louis Gritton and Miss Ethel Gritton of Danville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin of Bloomington; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donbier, of Joliet; Mr. and Mrs. E. Silvers, of Le Roy, and Mrs. Ida Brown, of Dwight.
Mr. Gritton was born at Fairmount, Ill, March 5, 1864, where he grew to young manhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle E. Silvers at Fairmount, in the year 1887. They resided there a few years and later moved to Meadville, Mo. To this union four children were born, Lawrence, Grace, Floyd, and one child died in infancy. One son, Floyd, preceded his father in death in the year 1916, and his wife also passed away while living at Meadville.
On July 27, 1916 he united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Donbier, of Odell, who is left with his son, Lawrence Gritton, of Waukeshaw, Wis., the daughter of Mrs. Edward Bennet of Armon, Wis., and one step-son, Joseph Donbier of Joliet. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one step-grandson, one sister, Mrs. George Hedges, of Fairmount and one brother, Louis Gritton of Danville.
Mr. Gritton had been in failing health for the past several months, and the past few weeks had been confined to his home his death occurring Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock.
For the past several years Mr. Gritton was engaged in the grocery and meat market business here, and had a wide circle of friends. He was a kind husband, father and neighbor, and will be greatly missed.
The Times, Streator, Illinois. Friday 8 January 1932.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137425462/charles-ismael-grittonCharles married Myrtle L. Silvers on 6 Apr 1887 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Myrtle (daughter of James Lee Silvers and Harriet Bathina Kilmer) was born on 9 Apr 1867 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1912 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Arthur Floyd Gritton
was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. - 3. Lawrence Orville Gritton was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.
- 4. Infant Daughter Gritton was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
- 5. Grace M. Gritton was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.
Charles married Sarah Hattie Burch on 27 Jul 1916. Sarah was born on 19 Nov 1872 in Odell Township, Livingston County, Illinois; died on 27 Apr 1936 in Odell, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Apr 1936 in Union Cemetery, Odell, Livingston County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 2
2. Arthur Floyd Gritton (1.Charles1) was born on 5 Aug 1889 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1916 in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: painter
Notes:
Floyd Gritton Dies.
Body will be Taken to Leroy Today for Interment.
Pontiac, July 11. - (Special) - Floyd Gritton died at the county hospital at 9 o'clock Monday night, death being due to tuberculosis.
The funeral will be held at his late residence, 614 West Howard street, this city, at 8:30 o'clock in the morning, Wednesday, the burial to be at LeRoy in the afternoon, the remains being conveyed there in an automobile hearse.
Floyd Gritton was twenty-three years of age. He is a son of Charles Gritton, of this city, and leaves besides his father a sister and a brother. He was born at LeRoy, Ill., and had resided in this city a number of years. He had been ill but a short time.
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois. Wednesday, 12 July 1916, page 2.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188579551/arthur-floyd-gritton3. Lawrence Orville Gritton (1.Charles1) was born on 30 Mar 1894 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1971 in Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- Census: 1930, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Census: 1940, Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Notes:
WWI draft registration card for Lawrence Orville Gritton
b. 30 Mar1894
occupation: Fishing
employer: himself
New London, Wisconsin
height: medium
build: medium
eyes: brown
hair: dark
bald: no
WWII draft registration card for Lawrence Orville Gritton
b. 30 Mar 1884
height: 5' 9 1/2"
weight: 149
eyes: brown
hair: gray
complexion: sallow
Making beer for picnic, plea: Gets only $100 fine.
Milwaukee - (UP) - Because he told a straight forward story of how he was "making a little beer for a picnic" when federal officers raided his home, Lawrence Gritton, Waukesha, escaped with a $100 fine when he appeared before Federal Judge F.A. Guiger here Tuesday.
Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin, 14 November 1928.
Lawrence married Charlotte Algier on 2 Jun 1917 in Menominee County, Michigan. Charlotte (daughter of Roman Sallier Algier and Anna Fehrman) was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 May 1970 in Santa Barbara County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Naomi Claire Gritton was born on 6 May 1918 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California.
- 7. Delaine Gritton was born on 28 Mar 1921 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon.
- 8. Charlotte Anna Gritton was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 31 Aug 1996 in Josephine County, Oregon; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
- 9. Carol Lee Gritton was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Jan 1998.
4. Infant Daughter Gritton (1.Charles1) was born on 22 Aug 1895; died on 22 Aug 1895; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185116468/infant_daughter-gritton5. 
Grace M. Gritton (1.Charles1) was born in Jun 1897 in Illinois.
Generation: 3
6. Naomi Claire Gritton (3.Lawrence2, 1.Charles1) was born on 6 May 1918 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 29 Sep 1977 in Los Angeles County, California. Naomi married Donald Otto Buchner on 12 Sep 1937 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Donald was born on 24 Nov 1912 in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin; died in Jul 1978 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Delaine Gritton (3.Lawrence2, 1.Charles1) was born on 28 Mar 1921 in New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon. Family/Spouse: Alvin E. Leair. Alvin was born on 28 Oct 1927 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 16 Oct 1995 in Josephine County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Charlotte Anna Gritton (3.Lawrence2, 1.Charles1) was born on 7 Nov 1926 in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 31 Aug 1996 in Josephine County, Oregon; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/351845/charlotte-a-beller
Section 20, Site 2845Family/Spouse: Gerald Patrick Beller. Gerald was born on 7 Mar 1924 in Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wisconsin; died on 15 Mar 1985 in Anaheim, Orange County, California; was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Carol Lee Gritton (3.Lawrence2, 1.Charles1) was born on 10 Feb 1934 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 3 Jan 1998.