Laben Gritten: Gritton Genealogy

1832 - 1910 (78 years)

Generation: 1

Laben Gritten 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.

Other Events:

Census: 1860, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1870, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1880, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889.
Page 231-232.
Laban Gritten is classed among the leading farmers and stock raisers of Pilot Township, he having contributed much towards making it a great agricultural center. His farm on section 22 is comparable with the finest and best in this section of Vermilion County, is so cultivated as to produce large harvests, and its buildings and all other appointments are first-class. Mr. Gritten has evolved this desirable farm from the wild prairies of Illinois, as they were many years ago, before they had been changed by cultivation, it having been government land when he purchased it more than thirty years ago, and situated in the midst of a sparsely populated, scarcely civilized country.
Mr. Gritten is a Kentuckian by birth, born in Mercer County, Jan. 19, 1832. His father, John R. Gritten, was born in the same county in 1807. He married Nancy Atkinson, who was born there in 1806, and they came to this county with their family in 1842, and located on a farm of 120 acres, pleasantly situated in Blount Township, where they have built up a comfortable home, and now, in life's decline are enjoying the hard-earned fruits of their united labor. Three of the children that have blessed their union are still living: Ann, residing in Danville Township, is the widow of Frank Watson, of Ohio, and has five children - William John, Nancy J., Margaret and Martha; Lloyd married Sarah Gritten, daughter of one of the first settles of the county, and they have four children - Wesley, Annie, Ella and Elisha; Laban is the subject of this sketch, and we write further on him.
We have seen that his parents brought him there in pioneer times, when he was a mere lad, and here they bred him to a life of usefulness, and fitted him for an honorable career, and to their careful training he doubtless owes much of his prosperity. He became many, self-reliant and a good worker, and in early manhood prudently invested his money in government land, proposing to make farming his life work, and purchased 320 acres of land at twenty-five cents an acre. He now has the land all under excellent cultivation, and has greatly increased its value by the many fine improvements that he has made, including substantial buildings, etc. He does a general farming business, has his farm well stocked with stock of high grades, from the sale of which he makes good profits, and he raises a good deal of grain and other farm produce, from which he derives an income amply sufficing to carry on his agricultural operations in good shape, and for all his personal wants.
Mr. Gritten has been twice married. His first wife was a Miss Sarah Potter, who was a English descent, and her father, an early settle of this part of Illinois, took part in the black Hawk War under General Taylor. Five children were born to our subject in that union, of whom one died; the others are Orsmus, Charles, Edward and Thomas. Orsmus, a carpenter in Danville, married Miss May Gritten; Charles, living with his father on the homestead, married Matilda Gritten, and they have seven children - Clarence, Arthur, Orsmus, Elzora, Oliver, Ross and Rock. Edward, a farmer in this, married Miss Bell Davis, of Ohio, and they have one child, Jesse B.; Thomas, a blacksmith at Bixby, married Martha Schank, and they have three children - Earl, Maude and Olive.
For his second wife Mr. Gritten married Miss Lydia Pile, a native o Breckenridge County, Ky., and of their eleven children the following five are living: Oracena, Alvina, Jacob, Eli and William.
William and Elizabeth Pile were the parents of Mrs. Gritten, the father a native of Virginia, the mother a native of Kentucky, and both are deceased.
Mr. Gritten may well be proud of his farm, whose increased value is due to his hard labor and excellent business capacity and management. He possesses sober judgment, keen discernment and a resolute nature that has overcome all obstacles in the path to success. In his political views he sides with the Democrats, and give his hearty approval to party measures.

Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
Purchaser Information
Purchaser: GRITTON SABORN
Residence" VERMILION
Social Status:
Legal Description
Aliquot Parts or Lot: W2
Section Number: 22
Township: 21N
Range: 14W
Meridian: 2
County of Purchase: VERMILION
Details of Sale
Acres: 320.00
Price per Acre: .25
Total Price: 80.00
Type of Sale: FD
Date of Purchase: 11/24/1854
Volume: 238
Page: 109

Laban Gritton expects to commence work on his new hotel this week - at least, he said so.
Champaign County Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 24 August 1861, page 4.

Paid $207 for Ten Pounds of Fish.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Danville, July 25. - D.C. Crawford, Laban Gritton, Ezra Dickason and Nelson Mortenzer, wealthy farmers living in the northwest part of this county, were arrested to-day for seining. Their fines and costs amount to $207. They only caught ten pounds of fish.
The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana. Saturday, 26 July 1890., page 3.

Laban Gritten, a farmer near Rankin, while driving a nail in a board, accidently drove the nail into the fleshy part of his hand. The wound became very swollen and resulted in lockjaw. The arm was amputated below the elbow Friday. It is thought he cannot recover.
The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 20 December 1886., page 4.

Laben Gritten is hauling ice from the creek and filling his ice-house.
The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 5 January 1888, page 1.

Labe Gritten shipped a team of find heavy horse to Chicago this week.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 14 March 1891, page 8.

Penfield
The other evening, when Labe Gritten went to his pasture south of town to drive home some cows, he saw two foxes in the pasture. Now Mr. Gritten is 82 years of age and only has one arm, yet he returned home and got a gun, went back to the pasture and killed both foxes.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 1 May 1901, page 5.

Laban J. Gritten is consigned to grave Funeral for well known farmer held at country home Wednesday Laban J. Gritten died at the home of his son, William Gritten, three miles northwest of Collison, Monday, March 28, at 6 o'clock a.m. Mr. Gritten was born in the state of Kentucky, January 19, 1831. He lived 75 years, 2 months, and 9 days. He came to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Blount township, Vermilion county, and he has been a resident of this county ever since. Mr. Gritten, when but a young man, moved to Pilot township and located in the northwest corner of the township, near No. 5 school house, where he entered a tract of land at 25 cents per acre from the government, and resided there until 1907. Since that time he has made his home with his children. Mr. Gritten has been married three times and has lost three wives by death. He is the father of 19 children, all of whom are dead but eight. Those who survive him are: Charles Gritten, Covington, Ind., Mrs. Dora Dingler, Rossville, Ill., Mrs. Dollie Elder, Danville, William Gritten, near Collison, Mrs. Remelia Grimes, Carlisle, Ind., George Gritten, Penfield, Laban Gritten, Penfield, Mrs. Clara Meyers, Chicago. There were born into these various families 40 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren of whom 38 grandchildren and all the great grandchildren survive him. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, who is 76 years of age, and lives in Blount township. Up to the last moments of his life he was perfectly conscious and in talking to the children said he was prepared to go at any time. About 22 years ago last January he lost his left arm, which was buried on the home place. It was his request that it be taken up and buried with his body, which was accordingly done. The children were all present at his death except Mrs. Grimes, who was prevented by sickness from coming to his bedside. The funeral services were held at the home of William Gritten on Wednesday morning, and were conducted by the Rev. C.F. Gaumer of Alvin, assisted by the Rev. R.C. Read, of Collison, the remains being laid to rest in the Knight's Branch cemetery.

Laban Gritton Is Dead At Collison
Had Long Been Resident of Vermilion County.
Collison, Ill., March 29. - Laban Gritton, who has been a continuous resident of this county since 1856, died at the home of his son, William Gritton, near Collison, yesterday, after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 80 years of age and removed to his county with his parents in the year 1840, settling on a farm six miles north of Danville. The old Gritton farm near Buck's Grove was purchased by the deceased from the government in 1856, the price being 25 cents per acre. Mr. Gritton is survived by seven children as follows: Charles Gritton, Covington, Ind.; Mrs. David Elder, 729 South street, Danville; William, near Collison; George at Buck's Grove; Romilla Grimes, Sullivan, Ind.; Mrs. Dora Dingler, Rossville, and Labon Gritton, Jr.
The funeral will be held at the William Gritton residence, Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the burial will be in the Knight's Branch cemetery.
The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Tuesday, 29 March 1910.

Pioneer Resident Taken
Death of Laben Gritten on Farm South of Penfield.
Penfield, March 31. - Laben Gritten, the oldest resident of the north part of the county, died at his home south of Penfield Monday morning at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Gritten came to this county over fifty years ago. The land which he owned was bought by him at twenty-five center per acre. Mr. Gritten was highly respected by all.
The decedent had been married three times. His last wife died several years ago. To the first union were born seven children all of whom survive, namely: Charles Gritten of Covington, Ind.; George of Penfield, William of Collison; Laben, Jr., Mrs. Cora Denglar and Mrs. Clara Meyers of Danville, and Mrs. Roumellla Grimes of Sullivan, Ind. One sister, who lived at Carney, Neb., also survives.
Mr. Gritten was a member of the Christian church and Rev. John Cossett of Danville, his pastor, conducted his funeral from his late home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was at Knight's Branch cemetery, south of Penfield.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 31 March 1910.

Has Arm Buried With Him
Unusual Request of Laban Gritten Who Recently Died
Collison, Ill., April 2. - Perhaps one of the most novel requests ever made by a citizen of this part of the county was that made by Laben Gritten, an aged resident of Blount township, who passed away at the home of his son, William Gritten. The decedent had the misfortune to lose an arm 22 years ago last January and the dismembered part of the body was buried on the on the home place, where it remained since the accident happened. Realizing that he was going to pass away, Mr. Gritten made the request that the arm be disinterred and that it be buried with his body in the Knight's Branch cemetery. While, of course, the arm had long ago returned to dust, the children of the decedent sough to carry out the dying wish of their father and the ashes of the arm he had lost more than two decades were taken up just preceding the burial of the body and were interred with the later, Wednesday morning.
Mr. Gritten was born in the state of Kentucky, January 19, 1931, and came to Illinois when but twelve years of age. His parents located in Blount township and he had been a resident of this county ever since. When but a young man he moved to Pilot township and located in the northwest corner of the township, near No.5 school house, where he entered a tract of land at 25 cents per are from the government, and resided there until 1907. Since that time he made his home with his children.
Mr. Gritten had been married three times and has lost two wives by death. He is the father of nineteen children, all of whom are dead but eight. Those who survive him are Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind.; Mrs. Dora Dingler of Rossville; Mrs. Dellie Elder of Danville; William Gritten of near Collison; Mrs. Remelia Grimes of Carlisle, Ind.; Groge Gritten of Penfield; Laban Gritten of Penfield; Mrs. Clara Myers of Chicago. There were born into these various families forty grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren of whom thirty-eight grandchildren and al the great-grandchildren survive. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson, who is 76 years of age and lives in Blount township.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 2 April 1910, page 11.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732517/laben-gritten

Laben married Sarah Ann Potter on 4 Nov 1852 in Vermilion County, Illinois, and was divorced in Feb 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Elijah Potter and Lanie Van Wormer) was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1877 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Orsmas J. Gritton was born on 9 Dec 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
3. Charles Elisious Gritton was born on 14 Nov 1857 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
4. Edward Orville Gritton was born in Dec 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
5. Thomas Elija Gritten was born on 5 Dec 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
6. Sedora Jane Gritton was born on 24 May 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1954 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Laben married Lydia Pyle on 11 Mar 1867 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Lydia 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

7. 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.
8. William Milo Gritten 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.
9. Romille Josephine Gritton 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.
10. George Eli Gritten 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.
11. Laban E. Gritten 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.
12. Clara E. Gritten was born on 15 Apr 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1970.
13. Calvin Jacob Gritten 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.

Laben married Ella Biggs on 7 Apr 1896 in Warren County, Indiana. Ella was born in Dec 1867 in Illinois; died in 1908 in Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

14. Noah B. Gritten was born in 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Generation: 2

Orsmas J. Gritton

(1.Laben¹) was born on 9 Dec 1853 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: carpenter, farm laborer
Census: 1880, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Mortuary record
Gritton.
O.J. Gritton passed away yesterday afternoon at 12:57 o'clock at his home, corner of Vermilion and Davis streets. He had been ill five weeks of acute consumption which developed into a complication. Deceased was 45 years old and leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

Mr. Gritton moved here from Rossville about two years ago. He was proprietor of the Big Four meat market. He was well liked and popular with all who knew him. Mr. Gritton was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Modern Woodmen of America. His father lives in Penfield and he leaves three brothers, one sister and hour half-brothers. One brother, Ed Gritton, resides in this city.

The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at Union chapel, seven miles northwest of this city. The cortege will leave the house at 9 o'clock. Rev. S.S. Jones will officiate. Interment will occur in the Johnson cemetery.

Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52622615/orsmas-j-gritton

Orsmas married Mary Emily Gritton on 28 Feb 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox) was born on 6 Nov 1858 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Aug 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Aug 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

15. Ida Gritton was born about 1875 in Vermilion County, Illinois.

Charles Elisious Gritton

(1.Laben¹) was born on 14 Nov 1857 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1880, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1885, Moline, Elk County, Kansas
Census: 1900, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
Census: 1910, Troy, Fountain County, Indiana
Census: 1920, Mill Creek, Fountain County, Indiana
Census: 1930, Troy, Fountain County, Indiana

Notes:

Decatur Man's Father Dies
Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind., father of A.D. Gritton, 1700 East Prairie street, died at 9 a.m. Friday in Lakeview hospital in Danville. Burial will be Sunday in Danville. The Decatur relatives will attend.
Mr. Gritton was the father of 16 children, of whom 14 are living.
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 14 April 1934.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62701492/charles-elisha-gritton

Charles married Hannah Matilda Gritton on 5 Jul 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Hannah (daughter of William Wesley Gritton and Amelia Ann Cox) was born on 2 Mar 1862 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Nov 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

16. Clarence Ashley Gritten was born on 18 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1959; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
17. Arthur Wesley Gritton was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Nov 1932 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
18. Orsmus Vandorn Gritton was born on 29 Jun 1881 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1979 in California; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
19. Elzora May Gritton was born on 8 Feb 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jan 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
20. Charles Oliver Gritton was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
21. Ross Albert Gritton was born on 16 Aug 1886 in Moline, Elk County, Kansas; died on 18 Apr 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1916 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
22. Jewell Rock Gritton was born on 20 Sep 1888 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.
23. Shelby Lylburn Gritton was born on 26 Mar 1890 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
24. Anthony Dingler Gritton was born on 18 Dec 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Feb 1973 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
25. Emma Deloris Gritton was born on 5 May 1893 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
26. Nellie Queen Gritton was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1972 in West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.
27. Katherine Meresha Gritton was born on 30 Oct 1896 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1994; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
28. Rosanna Maude Ann Gritton was born on 1 Jun 1899 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1990; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
29. Everett Mason Gritton was born on 16 Oct 1901 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1969 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
30. Rachel Helena Gritton was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 May 1960 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
31. Jessie Dora Gritton was born on 24 Mar 1904 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1966 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Edward Orville Gritton

(1.Laben¹) was born in Dec 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Aug 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

E. Gritton and Mollie Washburn, of Gifford, were married at Danville, Sunday.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 21 March 1894, page 4.

Census:
In the 1900 US census he is listed as divorced. Living in the household of his brother, Thomas Gritton

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62701700/edward-arville-gritton

Edward married Della D. Davis on 21 Apr 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Della was born about 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Sarah Ellen Washburn on 14 Oct 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of Dennis Washburn and Elizabeth Pearson) was born about 1861 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Mary Washburn on 17 May 1894. Mary (daughter of Dennis Washburn and Elizabeth Pearson) was born on 4 Jan 1874 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; died on 21 Feb 1929 in Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Feb 1929 in Mount Auburn Memorial Park, Stickney, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas Elija Gritten

(1.Laben¹) was born on 5 Dec 1862 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1906 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: blacksmith; mechanic
Census: 1900, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395341/thomas-lee-gritten

Thomas married Martha Evelyn Shanks on 17 Jun 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Martha (daughter of Henry Beam Shank and Ann Eliza Myers) was born on 3 May 1865 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 19 Jun 1935 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

32. Francis Earl Gritten was born on 4 May 1884 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1940 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
33. Maude Verne Gritten was born in Oct 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1946 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Nov 1946 in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana.
34. Ollie Mae Gritten was born on 7 Apr 1887 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 May 1968; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
35. Samuel Laven Gritten was born on 13 Feb 1891 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Dec 1944 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
36. Thomas Augustus Gritten was born on 14 Dec 1892 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
37. Myrtle Claire Gritten was born on 6 Mar 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 1976 in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
38. Orville Edmond Gritten was born on 7 May 1898 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1945 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Sedora Jane Gritton

(1.Laben¹) was born on 24 May 1866 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1954 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Ex-resident of Rossville expires at 88.
Mrs. Dora Dengler, 88, of Lincoln, Ill., former Rossville resident, died at 4 a.m. Thursday (July 29, 1954) in Memorial Hospital at Lincoln where she was a patient a week following a heart attack.

Mrs. Dengler left Rossville two years ago to live with a son, Marion of Lincoln.

Surviving in addition to the son are a daughter, Mrs. Elvie Hartle of Veedersburg and a niece, Mrs. Emma Rhorer of 1227 Freeman St.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, and a daughter.

The body is at the Howie & Berry Funeral Home in Lincoln where services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. Graveside Rites will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Mann's Chapel Cemetery south of Rossville.

Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62702848/sedora-jane-goodner_dengler

Sedora married John Goodner on 31 Mar 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois. John (son of Henry Goodner and Susan Gritton) was born on 18 Aug 1847 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1903 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sedora married Anthony Dengler on 29 Oct 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Anthony was born on 25 Jan 1854 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; died on 5 Jul 1940 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Jul 1940 in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

39. Myrtle Dengler was born on 24 Sep 1890; died on 18 Sep 1892; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
40. Alva Dengler was born in Jan 1882 in Illinois.
41. Marion Anthony Dengler was born on 21 Feb 1898 in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Feb 1981; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

Elizabeth Ann Dollie Gritten

(1.Laben¹) 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:

42. 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.

William Milo Gritten

(1.Laben¹) 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:

43. William Bryan Gritten 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.
44. Rosetta Capitolla Gritten 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.
45. Alva Herman Gritten 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.

Romille Josephine Gritton

(1.Laben¹) 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:

46. Nettie E. Grimes 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.
47. Georgia Ona Grimes 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.

10.

George Eli Gritten

(1.Laben¹) 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:

48. Otis Calvin Gritten 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.
49. George Virgil Gritten was born on 6 Jul 1900 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Oct 1963; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.

11.

Laban E. Gritten

(1.Laben¹) 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:

50. Calvin Lester Gritten 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.
51. Alvin Chester Gritten 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.
52. Clara Elizabeth Gritten 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.
53. Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten 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.
54. Robert Wilson Gritten was born on 4 Nov 1930 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 27 Jun 1992 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana.

12.

Clara E. Gritten

(1.Laben¹) 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]

13.

Calvin Jacob Gritten

(1.Laben¹) 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

14.	Noah B. Gritten (1.Laben¹) was born in 1897 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1898 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes: Buried: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100544233/noah-b_-gritten

Generation: 3

15.	Ida Gritton (2.Orsmas², 1.Laben¹) was born about 1875 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes: Ida Girtton, daughter of Orsmus and Mary Girtton, is five years old in the 1880 US census. I do not find any other record of her.

16.

Clarence Ashley Gritten

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 18 Jan 1879 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1959; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
Census: 1920, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois

Notes:

Gritton Family Afflicted
Typhoid Fever Victims Taken to Danville.
Danville, Ill., Jan. 27. - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton of Penfield, both suffering from typhoid fever, were brought to this city and were taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital where they will receive treatment. Mrs. Gritton was taken ill nearly two months ago and is very weak and much worn by the disease. Her husband succumbed to the fever and both have been in the care of two nurses, one from this city and one from Chicago. Two children in the family had typhoid fever just before their mother was taken ill, but have fully recovered.
Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Modern Woodmen have rendered very substantial aid during the affliction of the family, but it was thought best to bring Mr. and Mrs. Gritton to the hospital. They were accompanied to this city by Charles Gritton of Covington, father of Mr. Gritton, and A.F. Chambers, Frank Oberlin and G.W. Putnam of Penfield, members of the Knights of Pythias lodge.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 27 January 1908, page 1.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085222/clarence-ashley-gritten

Clarence married Marietta Blanch Shannon on 23 Sep 1902 in Pipestone County, Minnesota. Marietta (daughter of Norman Shannon and Viola Anna Onan) was born on 4 Oct 1885 in Iowa; died on 24 Feb 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

55. Anna Pearle Gritton was born on 5 Dec 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1988 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
56. Charles Norman Gritten was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1980 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 Sep 1980 in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana.
57. Winnie Star Gritton was born on 24 May 1906 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Jul 1985 in Story City, Story County, Iowa; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.
58. Clarence Lonergon Gritton was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1974 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange County, California.
59. Rumley Advance Gritten was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1994 in Riverside County, California; was buried in Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois.
60. Wilma Jean Gritten was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died in 2003; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.
61. Aaron Elbert Gritten was born on 16 Oct 1915 in Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1980; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
62. Mary Evelyn Gritton was born on 31 Mar 1917 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1997; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.
63. Paul Hubert Gritton was born on 14 Feb 1919 in Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1944; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
64. David Marion Gritten was born on 18 Feb 1921 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

17.

Arthur Wesley Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 23 Mar 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Nov 1932 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: laborer
Census: 1910; USS Georgia, Philadelphia Military & Naval Forces
Census: 1915, Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Census: 1925, West Seneca, Erie County, New York
Census: 1930, West Seneca, Erie County, New York

Notes:

Gritton - In Danville, Ill., Nov. 8, 1932, Arthur, husband of Rose Gritton (nee Lawrence), son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind.; has seven brothers and seven sisters, all of Danville, Ill. Burial at Danville, Ill.
The Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York, Thursday, 10 November 1932.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2565584/arthur-wesley-gritton

Plot 12, 4114/R8

Arthur married Rose Lawrence on 7 Jan 1911 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Rose was born about 1890 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

18.

Orsmus Vandorn Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 29 Jun 1881 in Illinois; died on 4 Apr 1979 in California; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
Census: 1920, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Notes:

LKH note:
Note from Family Search.
Orsmus Vandorn Gritton and his wife, Mary Josephine Underwood, abandoned their three boys when the couple separated. At the time the youngest, Joseph Vandorn Gritton, was age five. The boys grew up in Brightside Orphanage in Plymouth, Indiana. The orphanage put them out one by one as they reached the age of sixteen. Their mother kept their sister, Millie.

Mrs. Josephine Gritton has filed a petition in the superior court asking a divorce from Orsmus Gritton. They were married June 22, 1903, and separated March 24, 1920. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. They have three children and she asks their custody. Russell K. Bedgood and L.J. Ledman are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Friday, 8 October 1920, page 1.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74130182/orsmus-van_doran-gritton

Orsmus married Mary Josephine Underwood on 23 Jun 1902. Mary was born on 22 Jan 1883 in Penfield, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 1957 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana; was buried on 8 Jun 1957 in Indiana Soldiers Home Cemetery, Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

65. Millie Elzora Gritton was born on 28 Nov 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 1973 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Sep 1973 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Kentland, Newton County, Indiana.
66. Walter Theodore Gritton was born on 10 Aug 1905 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1956; was buried in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Montgomery County, Indiana.
67. Edward Harold Gritton was born on 5 Oct 1907 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1977 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Aug 1977 in Shepherd Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.
68. Joseph Vandorn Gritton was born on 29 Apr 1910 in Illinois; died on 9 Oct 1977 in Schererville, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 11 Oct 1977 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana.

19.

Elzora May Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 8 Feb 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Jan 1944 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: housewife

Notes:

Hines-Gritton
Danville, Ill., February 3. - Miss Elzara Gritton, of Covington, Ind., and Charles E. Hines, of Grape Creek, Ill., were married here, Saturday afternoon, by Justice of the Peace Allen Grant.
The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana. Monday, 3 February 1908, page 7.

Sister Dies
Mrs. Charles Hines, Danville, sister of Mr. A.D. Gritton, 1713 East William street, died early today. Her funeral will be conducted in Pape Funeral home, Danville, Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in the cemetery at Armstrong. Mrs. Hines leaves her husband and two children, her mother, Mrs. Charles Gritton, who lived with here, six sisters and seven brothers.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 27 January 1944.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76470874/elzora-may-hines

Elzora married Charles Burnal Hines on 1 Feb 1908. Charles was born on 7 Nov 1883 in Illinois; died on 10 Feb 1968; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

69. Mildred Iola Hines was born on 28 Nov 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 1994 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
70. Audrey Belle Hines was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 25 Feb 1995; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
71. Ernest Gerald Hines was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1974; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

20.

Charles Oliver Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Jan 1962 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois
Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Indiana Marriages
Covington, Ind., July 3. - Miss Nettie Rose and Charles O. Gritten, of this city, were married last night at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Gritten; Justice of the peace Samuel Simms performing the ceremony.
The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana. Friday, 3 July 1908.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116081685/charles-oliver-gritton

Charles married Nettie Rose on 1 Jul 1908. Nettie was born on 21 Jan 1886 in Warren County, Indiana; died on 16 Dec 1961 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

72. Cecil Finley Gritton was born on 2 Apr 1911 in Illinois; died on 27 May 1969; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
73. Forrest Oakley Gritton was born on 15 Feb 1917 in Illinois; died on 7 May 1986 in Los Angeles County, California.
74. Edgar Goodwin Gritton was born on 25 Apr 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1992 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
75. Elma Louise Gritton was born on 16 Apr 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 May 1999; was buried in Songer Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
76. Paul Everett Gritton was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1991; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

21.

Ross Albert Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 16 Aug 1886 in Moline, Elk County, Kansas; died on 18 Apr 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1916 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1910, Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Death of Brother
C.E. Gritton was called to Danville Wednesday on account of the death of his brother, Ross Gritton who was born and lived for several years in this vicinity. The funeral service was held from the residence this morning at 11 o'clock and the remains were taken to Armstrong where interment was made. The decedent was 28 years of age and left a wife but no children.
The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 20 April 1916, page 8.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71203938/ross-albert-gritton

Family/Spouse: Hattie Farnsworth. Hattie was born about 1887 in Illinois; died on 23 May 1946 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

22.

Jewell Rock Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 20 Sep 1888 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 1952 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

J.R. Gritton Dies
Jewell R. Gritton, 64, Danville, a brother of A.D. Gritton, 1713 E. William St., died yesterday in Danville, according to word received here. He was an employe of the American Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Decatur. He lived here for several months recently. The body is in the Paper Funeral Home, Danville. Arrangements are incomplete.
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 9 October 1952.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21693232/jewell-rock-gritton

Jewell married Flora Graham on 20 Jan 1910. Flora was born on 10 Aug 1888 in Fountain County, Indiana; died on 18 Apr 1950 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

77. Edmond Leroy Gritton was born on 14 Oct 1913 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

23.

Shelby Lylburn Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 26 Mar 1890 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1920, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1930, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1940, Pilot Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71603174/shelby-l_-gritton

Shelby married Maude Fetters on 14 Apr 1913. Maude was born on 26 Aug 1890 in South Dakota; died on 11 Dec 1980 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

78. LaVerne Ida Gritton was born on 12 Jun 1916 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 2 Jun 1994 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.

24.

Anthony Dingler Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 18 Dec 1891 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Feb 1973 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: car repairman and inspector for the Wabash Railroad Co.
Census: 1920, Ridgeley, Dodge County, Nebraska
Census: 1930, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
Census: 1940, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

Notes:

LKH note:
Members of the Anthony Gritton family were victims when two tornadoes struck Indiana on 17 April 1922. Their tragic loss was highlighted in several newspaper articles which covered not only the event but also followed through with articles about the family's recovery and return to Indiana.

Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Tuesday, 18 April 1922.

Nine persons lost their lives, many other were seriously injured and much property was destroyed in a cyclone that visited Warren county late Monday afternoon, the terrific storm wiping out the village of Hedrick, six miles northwest of West Lebanon, where four of the storm victims met death, then swooping down on a settlement known as Soul Sweep Corner, two and a half miles east of Hedrick, where three were killed; and finally striking the Ulrich Hunter farm south of Judyville, where two lost their lives.

House Plows Furrow
At Soul Sweeper corner, the Gritton home in which two children lost their lives, was carried 50 feet from its foundation, and left completely shattered in a field. It plowed a deep furrow in the ground as it was swept along by the force of the storm. The body of Mrs. High, whose home was completely destroyed was found in the wreckage. The body of taken to the home of her father, Charles Wakely, in West Lebanon. The bodies of the Gritton children were taken to the Byers home west of the corner.

The Dead At Soul Sweeper Corner
Mrs. Gladys W. High, 34.
Paul E. Gritton, 6.
Ruth E. Griton, 3 months old.

Seriously Injured
Tony Gritton, father of children killed. He was a broken hip and ankle and is hurt internally.
Ivan, Harlan and Helen Gritton, of Soul Sweeper Corner, all badly injured and at Lakeview hospital, Danville, Ill. Ivan and Harlan are expected to die.

[LKH note: George Harlan Gritton and Helen Gritton survived their injuries.]

Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.

Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1
Danville TOLL 11.
Danville, IL, April 19.
With the death of Ivan Gntton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs Anthony Gntton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list fiom the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs Gritton are in a local hospital suffeiing from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed.

VILLAGE ALMOST DESTROYED.
TEN DEAD IN AND NEAR HEDRICK -- SOME TRICKS OF THE WIND.
Danville, Ill., April 18. -- Ten persons are known to have been killed and 41 injured, several probably fatally, in a cyclone which swept across Champaign and Vermillion counties, Illinois, and Warren county, Indiana, late yesterday afternoon, doing damage estimated at a quarter of a million dollars.
The little village of Hedrick, Ind., was almost wiped out. Four houses and two churches, comprising a group known as Pleasant View Corner, were razed, and on the ULRICH HUNTER farm, five miles north of West Lebanon, Ind., three houses and many farm buildings were destroyed.
The following list of dead was compiled here:
MRS. ALBERT G. ANDERSON, Ogden, Ill.
GROVER JACKSON, Hedrick, Ind.
WILLIAM GRADY, Hedrick, Ind.
GRACE GRADY, Hedrick, Ind.
MRS. PHILIP HIGH, east of Hedrick, Ind.
MRS. JOHN MARSIE, on the HUNTER farm.
FLORENCE KUNTZ, 14, on the HUNTER farm.
PAUL GRITTON, six, east of Hedrick.
RUTH GRITTON, aged three months, east of Hedrick.
GOLDIE SMITH, 17, Hedrick.
Many of the seriously injured and others not so badly hurt were brought to Danville hospitals for treatment. Danville doctors were called to the storm center after it was reported and worked through the night.
MRS. ETTA HURLEY, who with her 16 year old daughter was alone in her home at Hedrick, was stripped of her dress, but only slightly injured.
The ten months old child of JAMES DOWNEY was blown from the house into a garden and deposited in the soft mud unhurt.
A garage was demolished by the storm at Fithian, Ill., and an automobile carried nearly a quarter of a mile and dropped in a pasture. A barn on the SCOTT PAGE farm was lifted and carried away, but the horses were left standing uninjured.
The barn at the home of THORNTON BAGLER was turned around on its foundation, but remains standing and is little damaged.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/illinois/11329/various-towns-il-in-tornadoes-apr-1922

Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.

At the Gritton home.
Passing to the northeast, the storm exacted its next toll of human life at the home of Anthony Gritton. Paul, aged 6 years and Ruth E., aged three months, were killed. The children, with their mother, and two other brothers, Ivan and Harlan and a sister Helen, were all in the house. Baby Ruth was asleep in her mother's lap and little Paul was playing in the room. The children were carried from the house was was Mrs. Gritton. Baby Ruth was found wedged in a hedge fence and Paul was found dead near the hedge a hundred yards away. The clothes were blown from his tiny body and part of the underwear were buried in his flesh, together with mud and small rocks. The babe was still wrapped in the little blanket, but was lifeless when found by the family of Arnett Byers. The other three children were found in a field. Mrs. Gritton was also blown to the fields, and all of her clothes were blown away. Mr. Gritton and George Hurst, a farm hand, were near the barn and were caught in the storm. Mr. Gritton's foot was broken and he was hurt internally. Hurst suffered a fractured shoulder. They were all taken to the Lake View hospital at Danville.

abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. 20 April 1922.
Many funerals
Funeral services were scheduled throughout the day. The first service was held at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnet Byers, near Pleasant View and "Soul Sleeper's" corner, two and a half miles east of here. Side by side in one coffin lay the bodies of the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton. The bodies of baby Ruth, 3 months, and Paul E., 6 years, were taken to the Byers home following the storm, and when little Ivan, 3 years old, died Tuesday night his body also was taken to the Byers home. Scores of relatives and friends attended the services which were very impressive.

Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.

Hedrick, Ind., April 19. - The survivors in the storm country around Hedrick and Pleasant View or "Soul Sleeper" corner, where eight lives were snuffed out by the cyclone that passed over the western part of Warren county Monday evening, are today arranging for the funerals of the victims. The funerals of three will be held on Thursday, and perhaps more.

Ivan Gritton, another son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, residing in the Pleasant View neighborhood, succumbed to injuries last night at 8:30 o'clock at the Lake View hospital in Danville. Word from the hospital today was to the effect that Helen, the youngest surviving child, is also in a critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and Harlan, another boy, are doing well and it believed, will recover.

Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Friday, 5 May 1922.
Woman hurt in storm is dying. Mrs. Anthony Gritton, who lost three children at Hedrick, develops lockjaw.
Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind., who was badly injured in the big cyclone Monday evening, April 17, when two of her children were killed and the third fatally injured, is at the point of death at Lakeview, Danville, Ill., with lockjaw. The anti-tetanus serum treatment seems to have little effect and physicians and nurses hold out little hope for her recovery.
Mrs. Gritton developed blood poisoning a few days after the accident, but the presence of tetanus was not noted until some time afterward. On account of her poor physical condition the disease made rapid progress.
Her six-year-old son, Paul Gritton, was instantly killed in the blow and three-months-old baby Ruth was also found dead among some debris in the field, and a four-year-old son, Ivan, died at Lakeview hospital the next day.

Gritton
Anthony D. "Pop" Gritton, 81, of 1713 E. William St. died 8 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Fisher Funeral Home in West Lebanon, Ind.
Friends may call in Brintlinger's Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Sunday, where Masonic services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday by the Stephen Decatur Lodge 979, AF&AM. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Ind. Memorial: Macon County Heart Association.
Mr. Gritton was born in Champaign County, a son of Charles and Hannah M. Gritten Gritton.
He was a member of the Prairie Avenue Christian Church and Stephen Decatur Lodge 979, AF&AM. He also belonged to the Springfield Consistory.
Mr. Britton built and sold birdhouses as a hobby after he retired. He had been a car repairman and inspector for Wabash Railroad Co.
He was married to Bessie Heck in Warren County, Ind. Dec. 20, 1914.
Surviving are his wife; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Reynolds of Garden Grove, Calif., Mrs. Charles (Edna) Wells of Macon, Mrs. Jack (Esther) Carrier and Mrs. Fred (Leora) Birch, both of Decatur; sisters, Mrs. Albert (Anna_ Klage and Mrs. Kae Linck, both of Danville; brothers, Shelby of Penfield and Orsmus, Danville; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Three sons, one daughter, five sisters and sic brother preceded him in death.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 10 February 1973.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27383432/anthony-dingler-gritton

Anthony married Bessie Anna Heck on 20 Dec 1914 in Warren County, Indiana. Bessie was born on 22 Oct 1897 in Brown County, Indiana; died on 9 Jun 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

79. Paul Ellsworth Gritton was born on 10 Nov 1915 in Indiana; died on 17 Apr 1922 in Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
80. George Harlan Gritton was born on 17 Mar 1917 in Indiana; died on 30 Mar 1965 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
81. Ivan Everett Gritton was born on 23 Jun 1919 in Jordan, Warren County, Indiana; died on 18 Apr 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1922 in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
82. Helen Irene Gritton was born on 18 Dec 1920 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Feb 2002 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
83. Ruth Elaine Gritton was born on 11 Jan 1922 in Nebraska; died on 17 Apr 1922 in Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.
84. Edna Lucille Gritton was born on 18 Jul 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
85. Esther E. Gritton was born on 10 Mar 1926 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 2013 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois.

25.

Emma Deloris Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 5 May 1893 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Sister Dies
Mrs. Emma Rohrer, 72, of Danville died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville. She leaves her brother, A.D. Gritton of 1713 E. William St. in Danville.
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Thursday, 11 November 1965.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46491666/emma-delores-rohrer

Block 9

Emma married Walter Noblitt on 21 Oct 1915, and was divorced before 1940. Walter was born on 20 Aug 1879 in Brown County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

86. Wayne Marcus Noblitt was born on 3 Apr 1917 in Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 4 Dec 1944; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Ernest Delacey Rohrer. Ernest was born on 10 Jan 1889 in Indiana; died in 1955; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

26.

Nellie Queen Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 9 Dec 1894 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1972 in West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Lange
Dodge - Mrs. Otto (Nellie) Lange, 77, died Sunday at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point.
Services for Mrs. Lange will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Church in Scribner. Rev. David Nickel will officiate.
Mrs. Lange was born Dec. 9, 1894 in Penfield, Ill. The former Nellie Gritton, she was married Feb. 16, 1917, in Danville, Ill., to Otto F. Lange. He survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Charles, Scribner; and Louis, Fremont; seven daughters, Mmes. John (Margurite) Pruitt, Fremont; Evelyn Reimer, Omaha; Thelma McCoy, Baltimore, Md.; Louis (Della) Rebbe, Fremont; Herman (Kathryn) Maas, Scribner; Elvin (Edith) Knoell, Elbow Lake, Minn.; Lake (Loretta) Calloway, Omaha; 42 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Linck and Mrs. Albert Klage, both of Danville, Ill.; and three brothers, Anthony Gritton, Decatur, Ill.; and Shelby and Orsumus Gritton, Danville, Ill.
Burial will be in Scribner Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Spear Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Fremont Tribune, Fremont, Nebraska. Monday, 10 April 1972.

LKH note: error in obituary - Otto's wife's name was Nellie Queen Gritton.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48826819/nellie-queen-lange

Nellie married Otto Christian Frederick Lange on 10 Feb 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Otto was born on 15 May 1892 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Aug 1977 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

87. Della Maxzine Lange was born on 28 Mar 1923 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 25 Oct 1998; was buried in Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.
88. Kathryn Lange was born on 13 Apr 1925 in Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 2015 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.
89. Edith Estella Lange was born on 4 Apr 1928 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 15 Nov 1989 in Clay County, Minnesota.
90. Lewis Lange was born on 8 Jun 1937 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jan 2011 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

27.

Katherine Meresha Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 30 Oct 1896 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1994; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48921723/kathryn-martesha-linck

Block 15

Katherine married Joseph E. Linck about 1919. Joseph was born on 14 May 1899 in Illinois; died on 10 Jul 1965; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

91. Kathryn Eloise Linck was born on 26 May 1920 in Illinois; died on 12 Dec 1979 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Dec 1979 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
92. Joseph Phillip Linck was born on 24 Nov 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2005; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
93. Sally Jean Linck was born on 25 Jan 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Sep 2000.

28.

Rosanna Maude Ann Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 1 Jun 1899 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1990; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68996627/roseanna-maude-klage

Rosanna married Albert William Klage about 1935. Albert was born on 17 Jul 1903 in Illinois; died on 6 May 1987; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

29.

Everett Mason Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 16 Oct 1901 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 1969 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Other Events:

Cremated: 1930, Maple, Dodge County, Nebraska
Census: 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85885317/everett-m-gritton

Vale of Peace, Map A50, Lot 4423, Space 3.

Everett married Matilda Benne on 14 Nov 1923 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Matilda was born on 12 Feb 1903 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; died on 23 Nov 1982 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

30.

Rachel Helena Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 28 May 1960 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

A.D. Gritton's Sister Dies
Mrs. John Margaron, a sister of A.D. (Tony) Gritton of 1713 E. William St., died at 10:45 a.m. yesterday in Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Margaron, of Springfield, are incomplete.
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Sunday, 29 May 1960.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71679269/rachel-helena-margaron

Rachel married Leon E. Chappell about 1924. Leon was born on 6 Apr 1899 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Dec 1928 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Battiste Margaron. John was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Coal City, Will County, Illinois; died on 27 May 1977; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

31.

Jessie Dora Gritton

(3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Mar 1904 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1966 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Sister Dies
Mrs. Jessie Freeze, 62, of Georgetown, sister of Anthony (Tony) D. Gritton, 713 E. William St., died Monday night in Danville. She made her home in Georgetown, Ill.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Wednesday, 2 march 1966.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113392923/jessie-d_-freese

Family/Spouse: George William Freese. George was born on 3 Oct 1895 in Illinois; died on 26 Aug 1965; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

94. Winifred Aleen Freese was born on 24 May 1926 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2005; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
95. Charles Albert Freese was born on 24 Jul 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Aug 1930 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Aug 1930 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.
96. Audrey Freese was born on 15 Jul 1928 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 1972 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois.
97. Delores Mae Freese was born on 20 Aug 1932 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2005; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

32.

Francis Earl Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 4 May 1884 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1940 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: hardware merchant
Census: 1930, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Note from Find a Grave
"The Fithian Hardware Company, of which Mr. Gritten is president and treasurer, has long been recognized as one of the substantial business houses of Vermilion County. Mr. Gritten has ranked among the highly successful business men of Fithian for a number of years and is a member of one of the oldest families of this section. He was born in Pilot Township, May 4, 1884, the son of Thomas L. and Martha (Shank) Gritten.

Thomas L. Gritten was born on a farm in Pilot Township, the son of Labon E. Gritten, who came to Vermilion County during the early days and settled on a farm southeast of Penfield. The Gritten homestead was government land and was purchased at twenty-five cents per acre. Thomas L. Gritten became a substantial citizen of Bixby, where he owned and operated a blacksmith shop for many years. In 1890 he began the operation of a sawmill and thresher at Collison, Illinois, which he owned unitl 1904. He then rented a farm near Hope, Illinois, where he remained until the time of his death in 1906. His widow later married John Watson, and now lives near Danville, Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Gritten the following children were born: Earl, the subject of this sketch; Maude, married Henry Baatz, lives at Bennington, Indiana; Ollie married William Pate, lives at Catlin, Illinois; Samuel, lives at Bismark, Illinois; Thomas A., lives at Danville; Myrtle, married Fay Wilson, lives in Chicago, Illinois; and Orville, lives at Fithian.

Earl Gritten received his educaiton in the public schools of Bixby and Collison. He worked in his father's sawmill and early in life became an expert in threshing work. He owned and operated threshers at Hope, Illinois, until 1922, at which time he removed to Fithian. He had served as justice of the peace at Hope from 1912 until 122 and as highway commissioner of Pilot Township for one term. On January 10, 1924, Mr. Gritten became associated with the Price-Plotner Hardware Company, Fithian, as manager. This business was later incorporated as the Fithian Hardware Company and Mr. Gritten became president and treasurer. His daughter, H. Lorraine Plotner, is vice president and bookkeeper.

The Fithian Hardware Company are dealers in hardware, furniture, radios, plumbing and heating fixtures, and are also widely known dealers in farm implements. During the seaon of 1929, the firm sold twenty-one McCormick-Deering threshers, which represented a total of eleven carloads. Mr. Gritten was secretary and treasurer of the Illinois Brotherhood of Threshermen for five years. One of his responsiblities was the publication of "The Illinois Thresherman", a fine monthly paper devoted to their interests. The son of a thresherman, Mr. Gritten has operated engines and threshers for years; consequently his trade appreciates the sound, practical help, advice and service he is able to render through the Fithian Hardware Company, under which name he conducts a constantly growing business.

In 1904 Mr. Gritten was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Vinson, of Newtown, Illinois, the daughter of William and Hulda (McHenry) Vinson. Mr. Vinson died May 27, 1925, and his wife died July 7, 1909. Both are buried at Emberry, Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Gritten three children were born: (1) H. Lorraine, a graduate of Joliet Township High School, married in 1926 to Cleo Keith Plotner, lives at Fithian; (2) Vinson, a graduate of Oakwood Township High School, married to Wintress Douglas September 21, 1929, associated in business with his father; and (3) Mervin, a student at Oakwood Township High School.

Mr. Gritten is a Republican and held the office of mayor of Fithian during 1925 and 1926. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is affiliated with Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Collison Lodge No. 713, Danville Consistory, and Modern Woodmen of America.

"Gritten's Grit", a monthly publication, sponsored by Mr. Gritten, is a further example of his unceasing interest in the local merchant and farmer." - History of Vermilion County, Illinois, Volume 2, 1930, Pages 963-965

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55391231/earl-francis-gritten

Family/Spouse: Minnie Vinson. Minnie was born in 1884 in Illinois; died in 1955; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

98. Vinson Earl Gritten was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1992; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
99. Mervin Allen Gritten was born on 9 Aug 1913 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1993; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.

33.

Maude Verne Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born in Oct 1885 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1946 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Nov 1946 in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: laborer at Kennedy Car Liner and Bag Co.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44682129/verna-maude-baatz

Section sgA2, Lot 102

Family/Spouse: Henry Baatz. Henry was born on 26 Sep 1880 in Florence, Switzerland County, Indiana; died on 31 Mar 1940 in Fairview, Switzerland County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Apr 1940 in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

100. Glen Henry Baatz was born on 17 Apr 1907 in LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1976 in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Oct 1976 in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana.
101. Earl Baatz was born on 17 Aug 1908 in Illinois; died on 5 Dec 1978 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Dec 1978 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana.
102. Ralph Thomas Baatz was born on 12 Aug 1910 in Illinois; died on 7 May 1954 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana; was buried on 9 May 1954 in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana.

34.

Ollie Mae Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 7 Apr 1887 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 May 1968; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136909160/ollie-mae-pate

Family/Spouse: William West Pate. William was born on 30 Oct 1881 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Feb 1961; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

103. Orval Kenneth Pate was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1963 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
104. Dorothy Lucille Pate was born on 21 Nov 1909 in Newtown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Aug 1993 in Idaho; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
105. Vernon Dale Pate was born on 15 May 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Oct 1972; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
106. Betty Pate was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Dec 1987; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

35.

Samuel Laven Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 13 Feb 1891 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1944 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Dec 1944 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: truckman, coal
Census: 1920, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395425/samuel-laven-gritten

Family/Spouse: Effie Jane Powell. Effie was born on 9 Jun 1892 in Illinois; died on 2 Apr 1951; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

107. Marjorie Marie Gritten was born on 28 Jun 1911 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in May 1980; was buried in Harveysburg Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.
108. Lloyd Leroy Gritton was born on 2 Apr 1913 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1989; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
109. Mildred Louise Gritton was born on 11 Jul 1915 in Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1932 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Aug 1932 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
110. Elba Samuel Gritten was born on 5 Aug 1917 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1990 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
111. Martha E. Gritton was born on 24 Sep 1922 in Illinois; died on 20 Sep 1980 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1980 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
112. George Raymond Gritton was born on 15 Feb 1926 in Marshfield, Warren County, Indiana; died on 11 Sep 1996 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; was buried in Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana.

36.

Thomas Augustus Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 14 Dec 1892 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: machinist for thread machine
Census: 1920, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58094695/thomas-a_-gritten

Thomas married Oca Herring on 1 Dec 1909 in Hendricks County, Indiana, and was divorced before 1930. Oca was born on 1 Aug 1891 in Boone County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

113. Albert Thomas Gritten was born on 6 Mar 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 17 Mar 1980 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried on 20 Mar 1980 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.
114. Harold W. Gritten was born on 30 Nov 1912 in Illinois; died on 2 Mar 1953 in Dyer, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Mar 1953 in Maplewood Memorial Cemetery, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana.
115. Herman Carl Gritten was born on 24 Jul 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 26 Dec 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Catherine Tanner. Catherine was born in 1885 in Illinois; died in 1962; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

37.

Myrtle Claire Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 6 Mar 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 1976 in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58092559/myrtle-claire-wilson

Myrtle married Harry Fay Wilson in 1913 in Champaign County, Illinois. Harry was born on 13 Jan 1894 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Oct 1987 in Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

38.

Orville Edmond Gritten

(5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 7 May 1898 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1945 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: carpenter, plumber
Census: 1930, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103836518/orval-e_-gritten

Family/Spouse: Pearl Meeker. Pearl (daughter of Lee Sherman Meeker and Mary Ella Goodner) was born on 19 Nov 1898 in Illinois; died on 11 Apr 1965; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

116. Ralph Leroy Gritten was born on 13 Oct 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1996.
117. Thomas Lee Gritten was born on 17 Dec 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2002.

39.	Myrtle Dengler (6.Sedora², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Sep 1890; died on 18 Sep 1892; was buried in Manns Chapel Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes: Buried: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35933441/myrtle-dengler

40. Alva Dengler (6.Sedora², 1.Laben¹) was born in Jan 1882 in Illinois.

41.

Marion Anthony Dengler

(6.Sedora², 1.Laben¹) was born on 21 Feb 1898 in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Feb 1981; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: mechanic
Census: 1930, Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1940, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81978895/marion-anthony-dengler

Family/Spouse: Cecile Marie Fagner. Cecile was born on 17 Sep 1898 in Rossville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Jan 1985; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

118. Doris Lucille Dengler was born on 6 Oct 1928 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2011 in Illinois; was buried in Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois.
119. Mildred Myrtle Dengler was born on 19 Apr 1931 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2002 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; was buried in Hebron Cemetery, Sinclair, Morgan County, Illinois.
120. Marion A. Dengler was born on 3 Apr 1933 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Mar 2017 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

42.

Dessa Elder

(7.Elizabeth², 1.Laben¹) 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:

121. 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.
122. 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.

43.

William Bryan Gritten

(8.William², 1.Laben¹) 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

44.

Rosetta Capitolla Gritten

(8.William², 1.Laben¹) 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]

45.

Alva Herman Gritten

(8.William², 1.Laben¹) 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:

123. Fred Donald Gritten 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.
124. Bernard Leon Gritten 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.
125. Ruth Marie Gritten 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.

46.

Nettie E. Grimes

(9.Romille², 1.Laben¹) 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]

47.

Georgia Ona Grimes

(9.Romille², 1.Laben¹) 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]

48.

Otis Calvin Gritten

(10.George², 1.Laben¹) 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]

49.

George Virgil Gritten

(10.George², 1.Laben¹) 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]

50.

Calvin Lester Gritten

(11.Laban², 1.Laben¹) 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

51.

Alvin Chester Gritten

(11.Laban², 1.Laben¹) 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

52.

Clara Elizabeth Gritten

(11.Laban², 1.Laben¹) 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:

126. Ivan Eugene Roach 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.

53.

Laban Edward "Jim" Gritten

(11.Laban², 1.Laben¹) 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]

54.

Robert Wilson Gritten

(11.Laban², 1.Laben¹) 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

55.

Anna Pearle Gritton

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 5 Dec 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1988 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Other Events:

Occupation: hospital cook

Notes:

Penfield.
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 12 December 1903, page 6.

Penfield
Two new cases of scarlet fever are reporter. Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Kirkpatrick, and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton are said to be the victims.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 24 December 1903, page 6.

LKH note:
Anna married second in Maricopa County, Arizona, on 27 March 1963 to Gaetano Tom "Tommy" Nicastri (1893-1983)
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221763205/gaetano_tom_nicastri

Anna Pearle Nicarstri, 85, of Phoenix, a hospital cook, died Dec 24, 1988. She was born in Penfield, Ill. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Wagner, Freda Pearle Kreutzman and Florence Pauline Mennenga; two sons, Carl Phillips and Joseph Paul Shaffer; two sisters; a brother; 35 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St., with visitation one hour before services.
Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona. Tuesday, 27 December 1988.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221763206/anna_pearle_nicastri

Section 527, Row 6, Space 34

Anna married Joseph Paul Shaffer on 20 Oct 1923 in Champaign County, Illinois. Joseph (son of Joseph P. Shaffer and Ruth Ann Elizabeth Hewerdine) was born in 1904 in Iowa; died on 17 Apr 1947 in Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Willowbrook Cemetery, Fisher, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

127. Florence P. Shaffer was born on 3 Apr 1928 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 25 Jul 2012 in Rankin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois.

56.

Charles Norman Gritten

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1980 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 18 Sep 1980 in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: auto mechanic

Notes:

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton are parents of a baby boy born Wednesday night.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 28 November 1904, page 6.

obituary from Find a Grave
Rensselaer Republican. Tues., 16 Sep 1980, pg. 2, col. 2 & 3. Charles Gritten.
Charles N. Gritten, 75, of Remington, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He had been in ill health several months.
Born in Pennfield, Ill., on Nov. 24, 1904, he was married to Betty Davis in 1940.
He had been employed as a mechanic by Jack Loy Chevrolet Sales and Sinclair Service Station, Reynolds.
Surviving with the wife are three sons, Don of Wolcott, Paul of Marietta, Ga., and Norman Gritten of Spring Lake, N.C.; two daughters, Vera Largen of South Bend and Audrey Anderson of Champaign, Ill.; two brothers, Aaron of Danville, Ill., and Rumley of Pennfield, Ill.; and four sisters, Mary Leming of Urbana, Ill., Wilma Woller of Paxton, Ill., Winnie Riven of Star City, Iowa, and Pearl Nicastri of Phoenix, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from Stitz Funeral Home, Remington, at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Jerry Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in Remington Cemetery.

Charles N. Gritten
Remington - Charles N. Gritten, 75, of Remington, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He had been in ill health several months.

Born in Penfield, Ill., he lived at Reynold before moving to Remington in 1971. He was operator of Sinclair service station at Reynold for several years, retiring in 1971. Prior to that he was a mechanic at Jack Loy Chevrolet Garage at Monon for many years.

In 1940 he was married to Betty Davis, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Don Gritten of Wolcott, Paul Gritten of Marietta, Ga., and Norman Gritten of Spring Lake, N.C.; two daughters, Veran Largen of South Bend and Audry Anderson of Champaign, Ill.; two brothers, Arron Gritten of Danville, Ill., and Rumley Gritten of Penfield, Ill.; and four sisters, Peral Nicastri of Phoenix, Ariz., Winnie Riven of Star City, Iowa, Wilma Woller of Paxton, Ill., and Mary Leming of Urbana. Ill.

Journal and Courier. Tuesday, 16 September 1980.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73489466/charles-n_-gritten

Surname on headstone is spelled: Gritten

Charles married Beatrice Davis on 14 Dec 1940 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Beatrice was born on 9 May 1921 in Casey, Clark County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2010 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried in Remington Cemetery, Remington, Jasper County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

57.

Winnie Star Gritton

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 May 1906 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Jul 1985 in Story City, Story County, Iowa; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Compromise, Champaign County, Illinois

Notes:

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton on Wednesday night.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 24 May 1906, page 6.

Mrs. Clarence Gritton and daughter, Miss Winnie of Penfield, are both sick with typhoid fever.
The Weekly Pantagrah, Bloomington, Illinois. Friday, 13 December 1907.

Marriage licenses
Leland Carpenter, Champaign - 18
Winnie Gritton, Penfield - 16
The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Tuesday, 17 April 1912, page 5.

In the county court Friday morning Leland Carpenter, under arrest for wife and child abandonment, was released upon promising to ay his wife and baby $25 per month, starting on Friday. His father signed the bond. The baby is six weeks old.
The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Monday, 10 December 1923, page 6.

Go To Terre Haute After Parole Breaker
Deputy Sherriff John Bruder and Probation Officer U.G. Martin went today to Terre Haute after Leland Carpenter, a parole breaker.
Carpenter was paroled to martin sometime ago, following arrest for failure to support his wife. He was under obligation to contribute to her support, but instead of doing so, skipped.
The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Tuesday, 19 August 1924, page 5.

State of Illinois, Champaign County ss. In the Circuit Court Thereof. In Chancery. To the January Term A.D. 1929.
Winnie S. Carpenter
Vs.
Leland Carpenter
Bill for divorce No.8684.
Affidavit of non-residence of Leland Carpenter, the defendant above named, having been life in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Champaign County, Illinois, In said cause; notice is hereby give to the said Defendant Leland Carpenter that the Complainant filed her Bill of Complaint in said cause on the Chancery side of said Court on the 20th day of December A.D. 1928; that summons thereupon issued out of said Court against the said Defendant returnable on the third Monday of January A.D. 1929, being the first day of the January Term of said Court as is by law required, which cause is now pending in said Court.
Now unless you, the said defendant Leland Carpenter shall plead answer or demur to the said Bill of complaint, the same and the matters therein contained will be taken as confessed against you and a decree entered according to the prayer of the said Bill of Complaint.
Boyd S. Blain, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Champaign County, Illinois.
Clark & Noel, Solicitors for Complainant. 12 21 28 4.
The Urbana Daily Courier, Friday, 21 December 1928, page 11.

Winne S. Carpenter started suite for divorce against Leland Carpenter, charging that he deserted her three days after their marriage on April 16, 1923. There is one child, Lowell, who became five years old on October 7, 1928, and the mother asks to be awarded his custody.
The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Friday, 21 December 1928, page 1.

Winnie S. vs. Leland Carpenter, custody of child awarded complainant.
The Urbana Daily Courier, Urbana, Illinois. Monday, 5 May 1929, page 1.

Deaths in Iowa
[list by community, including . . .]
story City - Winnie Irvin, 79.
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Tuesday, 30 July 1985.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107222982/winnie-irvin

Winnie married Leland Carpenter on 16 Apr 1923 in Champaign County, Illinois, and was divorced in 1928. Leland was born on 14 Nov 1904 in Ludlow, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1972 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

128. Lowell Claire Carpenter was born on 7 Oct 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1979 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin; was buried in Arlington Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Winnie married Cyrus Omar Irvin on 16 Dec 1932 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. Cyrus was born on 4 Apr 1899 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Feb 1956 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana; was buried in Collison Cemetery, Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

129. Mary Ellen Irvin was born on 27 Sep 1933 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2006 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa; was buried in burial details unknown.

58.

Clarence Lonergon Gritton

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1974 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange County, California.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19665494/clarence-l_-gritten

Photograph of headstone on Find a Grave shows surname is spelled as Gritten.

59.

Rumley Advance Gritten

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1994 in Riverside County, California; was buried in Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois.

Notes:

Penfield.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Gritton on Tuesday.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Friday, 13 January 1911, page 5.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99992203/rumely-a-gritten

Rumley married Helen Buck on 18 Jun 1964 in Clark County, Nevada. Helen was born on 8 Mar 1911 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 1 Sep 2008; was buried in Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

60.

Wilma Jean Gritten

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Illinois; died in 2003; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50873469/wilma-fultz

Wilma married Howard Vance Fultz on 22 May 1929 in Piatt County, Illinois. Howard was born on 3 Aug 1900 in Salem, Washington County, Indiana; died on 9 Jun 1952 in Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

130. Charlotte Jean Fultz was born on 1 Jan 1930 in Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 21 Mar 1997 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.

61.

Aaron Elbert Gritten

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 16 Oct 1915 in Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1980; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: carpenter
Census: 1940, Champaign County, Illinois

Notes:

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton are the parents of a baby boy, born Saturday. The child weighed eight pounds.
The Champaign Daily Gazette, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 21 October 1915, page 3.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085391/aaron-e_-gritten

Aaron married Doris Mildred Cannon about 1936. Doris was born on 5 Oct 1914 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 1987; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

62.

Mary Evelyn Gritton

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 31 Mar 1917 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 1997; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

Notes:

Penfield
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritten are the parents of a baby girl.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 4 April 1917, page 10.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177519617/mary-e_-leming

Mary married Kenneth H. Leming on 15 Mar 1939 in Indiana. Kenneth was born on 4 May 1916 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1966; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

63.

Paul Hubert Gritton

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 14 Feb 1919 in Illinois; died on 10 Sep 1944; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085108/paul-h_-gritten

Surname on headstone spelled: Gritten

64.

David Marion Gritten

(16.Clarence³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 18 Feb 1921 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73085037/david-m_-gritten

Surname on headstone is spelled: Gritten

65.

Millie Elzora Gritton

(18.Orsmus³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 28 Nov 1903 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 1973 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Sep 1973 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Kentland, Newton County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: housewife

Notes:

Mrs. Lawrence Breese
Kentland - Mrs. Millie E. Brees, 70, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Mrs. Katherine Martin here, where she had resided since coming from Schererville in 1971.
Born in Danville, Ill., she lived most of her life in Lafayette. She was married in 1945 to Lawrence Breese, who survives.
Surviving with the husband are the father, ormus Gritton of Danville, Ill., and two brothers, Edward Gritton of Sullivan and Doran Gritton of Schererville.
Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Monday, 24 September 1973.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67915118/mille-e-brees

Millie married Lawrence Earl Brees on 26 Jul 1920 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Lawrence was born on 5 Aug 1907 in Indiana; died on 22 Aug 1982 in Newton County, Indiana; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Kentland, Newton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

66.

Walter Theodore Gritton

(18.Orsmus³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 10 Aug 1905 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1956; was buried in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Montgomery County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: cement finisher
Census: 1940, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

Notes:

Walter T. Gritton
Rites for Walter T. Gritton, 50, of New Elliott, who died Thursday following a long illness, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Johnston-Royce Funeral Home, 242 N. Griffith Blvd, Griffith. The Rev. Leigh Hargrave of the First Christian Church of Griffith will officiate. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Linden Cemetery, Linden, Ind., with the Rev. J.C. Williams of the Pilgrim Chapel of Crawfordsville officiating. Friends may call at the Griffith funeral home after 4:30 p.m. today.
He is survived by the widow, Hazel; mother, Mrs. Josephine Pettyjohn of Lafayette, Ind.; father, O.V. Gritton of Danville, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Scott Nicoson of Crawfordsville, Ind.; sister Mrs. Nettie Breese of Lafayette, Ind.; two brothers, Joseph and Edward Gritton of Hammond, and four grandchildren.
The Times, Munster, Indiana. Friday, 30 March 1956.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92039488/walter-theodore-gritton

Walter married Hazel Harriet Eutsler on 18 Dec 1933 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Hazel was born on 24 Jul 1908 in Romney, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; died on 31 Mar 1958 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 4 Apr 1958 in Linden Cemetery, Linden, Montgomery County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

67.

Edward Harold Gritton

(18.Orsmus³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 5 Oct 1907 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1977 in Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Aug 1977 in Shepherd Cemetery, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: locomotive fireman
Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1940, East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana

Notes:

Edward H. Gritton
Sullivan - Services for Edward H. "Toots" Gritton, 69, 211 S. McCammon St., who died at 4;45 p.m. Monday in Mary Sherman Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Arnett officiating. Burial will be in Shaker Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call. He was a retired engineer for the Youngstown Sheet and Steel Company in Hammond. Surviving are a d daughter, Mrs. Betsy Kennedy of Indianapolis; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joe Anne Griese of Miram and Mrs. Noray Luttrel of Stone Creek, Ohio; a brother, Joseph, Schererville; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The Terre Haute Tribune, Terre Haute, Indiana. Tuesday, 23 August 1977.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15420134/edward-h-gritton

Shepherd Cemetery is also known as Shaker Prairie Cemetery.

68.

Joseph Vandorn Gritton

(18.Orsmus³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 29 Apr 1910 in Illinois; died on 9 Oct 1977 in Schererville, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 11 Oct 1977 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana

Notes:

Joseph V. Gritton
Joseph V. Gritton, age 67, of Schererville, passed away Sun. Oct. 9, 1977. Survivors: wife, Frances; one son, Robert Gritton of Hammond; two daughters, Mrs. Marianne (James) Nickels of Gary, Mrs. Phyllis Alan of Hammond; two grandchildren, Marianne Frances Alan, Rebecca Diane Gritton.

Funeral services will be held Tues., Oct. 11, 2 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home Chapel, with Bishop Philip Empey officiating. Burial, Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Mon., 2 to 5 and 7 to p 9 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman, (2 blocks south of Ridge Rd.) Highland.

Mr. Gritton was a member of Local #142 of Gary. Retired from Cities Service.

The Times. Monday, 10 October 1977.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193844367/joseph-v-gritton

Joseph married Glendora K. Pierce on 21 Aug 1933 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Glendora was born on 27 Jan 1910 in Indiana; died on 2 Jul 1964 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Jul 1964 in Hessville Cemetery, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

69.

Mildred Iola Hines

(19.Elzora³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 28 Nov 1908 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 1994 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109661970/mildred-i_-lawrence

Mildred married Wilbur H. Lawrence on 24 Nov 1927. Wilbur was born on 6 Aug 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1986 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

131. Geraldine Mae Lawrence was born on 28 Apr 1935 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 May 2015 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
132. Wilbur Eugene Lawrence was born on 16 Oct 1930 in Illinois; died on 3 Jul 1988 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

70.

Audrey Belle Hines

(19.Elzora³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 25 Feb 1995; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71685166/audrey-b_-freese

Audrey married Charles C. Freese on 21 Dec 1931. Charles was born on 2 Jan 1900 in Illinois; died on 17 Aug 1973; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

133. Charles Freese was born on 19 Jul 1932; died on 18 Sep 2010 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

71.

Ernest Gerald Hines

(19.Elzora³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1974; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120274923/ernest-g_-hines

Ernest married Dorothy E. Werkhauser on 27 Dec 1935. Dorothy was born in 1911 in New York; died in 1952; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

134. Pauline Elizabeth Hines was born on 4 Oct 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Jun 1991; was buried in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

72.

Cecil Finley Gritton

(20.Charles³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 2 Apr 1911 in Illinois; died on 27 May 1969; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45771085/cecil-f_-gritton

Block 9

Cecil married Goldie Pearl Tillotson on 15 Dec 1932. Goldie was born on 8 Feb 1913 in Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Jun 1995; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

73. Forrest Oakley Gritton (20.Charles³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 15 Feb 1917 in Illinois; died on 7 May 1986 in Los Angeles County, California.

74.

Edgar Goodwin Gritton

(20.Charles³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 25 Apr 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1992 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103836874/edgar-g_-gritton

Family/Spouse: Pearl Arthena Scott. Pearl was born on 1 Sep 1924 in Warren County, Indiana; died on 13 Dec 2001; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

75.

Elma Louise Gritton

(20.Charles³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 16 Apr 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 May 1999; was buried in Songer Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108881916/elma-louise-burton

Family/Spouse: Harry David Burton. Harry was born on 29 Dec 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Apr 1992 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Songer Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

135. Harry David Burton was born on 8 Jun 1950 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Mar 1993; was buried in Songer Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

76.	Paul Everett Gritton (20.Charles³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1991; was buried in Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes: Buried: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23730474/paul-everett-gritton

77.

Edmond Leroy Gritton

(22.Jewell³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 14 Oct 1913 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 25 Apr 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Edmund L. Gritton Sr., 94, of Danville, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home.
Edmund was born the son of Jewell and Flora Graham Gritton on Oct. 14, 1913. He graduated from Danville High School in 1934. He worked for Johnson Oil Co. operating a service station on Main Street. He later worked for Holmes Brothers for 36 years until retirement in September 1979.
Ed had an interest in steam locomotives, street cars and the history of Danville and Vermilion County. He also enjoyed woodworking, and talking to everyone about "The Good Ole Days." In his earlier years he loved operating short wave and C.B radios. Edmund was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed Danville High School baseball and Illini basketball.
He married Louella (Ross) Schonians. Although divorced, they have remained very close and she survives. Survivors also include one son, Edmund (Marsha) Gritton Jr., and two grandchildren, Greg and Gary Gritton, all of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Gritton; daughter, Wanda Miller; and one daughter-in-law, Nancy Gritton.
Published in Danville, Illinois Commercial News.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26489335/edmund-leroy-gritton

Edmond married Luella Agnes Ross in 1943. Luella was born on 10 Apr 1923 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 May 2015 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

136. Donald Lee Gritton was born on 25 Jan 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Sep 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 9 Sep 2003 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
137. Wanda Lee Gritton was born on 24 Feb 1948 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 2 Mar 2004 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana.

78.

LaVerne Ida Gritton

(23.Shelby³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 12 Jun 1916 in Penfield, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 2 Jun 1994 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: junior and high school teacher of music and languages

Notes:

LaVerne Greer
Rantoul - LaVerne Gritton Greer, 77, of Rantoul died at 11 a.m. Thursday (June 2, 1994) at Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul. The Rev. Deborah Owen and the Rev. Roger Jenks will officiate. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, Paxton.
Mrs. Greet was born June 12, 1916, at Penfield, a daughter of Shelby and Maudie Ann Gritton. She married Euelle Edward Greer. He died in 1972.
Survivors include a son, Lylburn "Lyle" A. Greet of Rantoul; and a sister, Violet Driscoll of Del Rio, Texas.
Mrs. Greer graduated in 1937 from the University of Illinois, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree and did graduate work in music and music education.
She had been an elementary, junior and senior high school teacher of music, English and languages. She taught school in Woodbine, Kan., Minnesota and Illinois public schools. She was a band director in Kansas and Minnesota.
Mrs. Greer was a member of University Place Christian Church, Champaign, National Guild of Piano Teachers, International Society of Music Educators, Keyboard Teachers Association, Retired Teachers Association, International Platform Association, Rantoul Women's Club and American Association of University Women, Rantoul branch, since 1979 and president of the Rantoul branch twice. She was a life member of American Choral Directors Association.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the University Place Christian Church, Champaign.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74149260/laverne-g_-greer

LaVerne married Euell Edward Greer about 1938. Euell was born on 14 Jun 1913 in Illinois; died in May 1972; was buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

138. Lylburn Alpha Greer was born on 2 Oct 1939 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Apr 2013 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.

79.

Paul Ellsworth Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 10 Nov 1915 in Indiana; died on 17 Apr 1922 in Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.

Notes:

Anthony and Bessie Gritton’s family was in the path of the April 1922 tornado outbreak that swept across Indiana.

Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Tuesday, 18 April 1922.

Nine persons lost their lives, many other were seriously injured and much property was destroyed in a cyclone that visited Warren county late Monday afternoon, the terrific storm wiping out the village of Hedrick, six miles northwest of West Lebanon, where four of the storm victims met death, then swooping down on a settlement known as Soul Sweep Corner, two and a half miles east of Hedrick, where three were killed; and finally striking the Ulrich Hunter farm south of Judyville, where two lost their lives.

House Plows Furrow
At Soul Sweeper corner, the Gritton home in which two children lost their lives, was carried 50 feet from its foundation, and left completely shattered in a field. It plowed a deep furrow in the ground as it was swept along by the force of the storm. The body of Mrs. High, whose home was completely destroyed was found in the wreckage. The body of taken to the home of her father, Charles Wakely, in West Lebanon. The bodies of the Gritton children were taken to the Byers home west of the corner.

The Dead At Soul Sweeper Corner
Mrs. Gladys W. High, 34.
Paul E. Gritton, 6.
Ruth E. Griton, 3 months old.

Seriously Injured
Tony Gritton, father of children killed. He was a broken hip and ankle and is hurt internally.
Ivan, Harlan and Helen Gritton, of Soul Sweeper Corner, all badly injured and at Lakeview hospital, Danville, Ill. Ivan and Harlan are expected to die.

[LKH note: George Harlan Gritton and Helen Gritton survived their injuries.]

Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1
Danville TOLL 11.
Danville, IL, April 19.
With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed.

Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.

Died:
Tornado victim

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27383442/paul-gritton

Paul, Ivan, and Ruth Gritton share a headstone. They were all vicitims of the tornado outbreak across Illinois and Indiana on 17 April 1922.

80.

George Harlan Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 17 Mar 1917 in Indiana; died on 30 Mar 1965 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: electrical worker

Notes:

Anthony and Bessie Gritton’s family was in the path of the April 1922 tornado outbreak that swept across Indiana.

Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Tuesday, 18 April 1922.

Nine persons lost their lives, many other were seriously injured and much property was destroyed in a cyclone that visited Warren county late Monday afternoon, the terrific storm wiping out the village of Hedrick, six miles northwest of West Lebanon, where four of the storm victims met death, then swooping down on a settlement known as Soul Sweep Corner, two and a half miles east of Hedrick, where three were killed; and finally striking the Ulrich Hunter farm south of Judyville, where two lost their lives.

House Plows Furrow
At Soul Sweeper corner, the Gritton home in which two children lost their lives, was carried 50 feet from its foundation, and left completely shattered in a field. It plowed a deep furrow in the ground as it was swept along by the force of the storm. The body of Mrs. High, whose home was completely destroyed was found in the wreckage. The body of taken to the home of her father, Charles Wakely, in West Lebanon. The bodies of the Gritton children were taken to the Byers home west of the corner.

The Dead At Soul Sweeper Corner
Mrs. Gladys W. High, 34.
Paul E. Gritton, 6.
Ruth E. Griton, 3 months old.

Seriously Injured
Tony Gritton, father of children killed. He was a broken hip and ankle and is hurt internally.
Ivan, Harlan and Helen Gritton, of Soul Sweeper Corner, all badly injured and at Lakeview hospital, Danville, Ill. Ivan and Harlan are expected to die.

[LKH note: George Harlan Gritton and Helen Gritton survived their injuries.]

Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1
Danville TOLL 11.
Danville, IL, April 19.
With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed.

Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.

George H. Gritton Succumbs At 48
George Harlan Gritton, 48, of 1712 E. William St., died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in Decatur and Macon County Hospital, where he had been a patient give days.
Mr. Gritton, an electrical worker, had been a resident of Decatur for 35 years.
He was born March 17, 1917, in Danville, the son of Anthony D. and Bessie Ann Heck Gritton.
Mr. Gritton married Vena May Revis in Decatur on July 27, 1941.
He was a member of the Christian Church, Stephen Decatur Lodge 979 AF & AM, Zohak Grotto and the Electrical Workers Union No.146.
Mr. Gritton is survived by his wife; parents, two sons, Anthony P., Decatur; Kenneth R., U.S. Air Force, Denver, Colo.; and four sisters, Mrs. James (Helen) Roach, Decatur; Mrs. Jac (Esther) Carrier and Mrs. Fred (Leora) Birch, all of Decatur; and Mrs. Charles (Edna) Wells, Macon.
Two brother and one sister preceded him in death.
The body is at Brintlinger's Funeral Home, where arrangements are incomplete. The family suggests memorials made to the Heart Fund.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Wednesday, 31 March 1965.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71237285/anthony-paul-gritton

Plot R

George married Vena Mae Revis on 27 Jul 1941 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Vena (daughter of Elby Revis and Nora Fielder) was born on 15 Feb 1919 in Edgar County, Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1990 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

139. Anthony Paul Gritton was born on 20 Jan 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1966 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

81.

Ivan Everett Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 23 Jun 1919 in Jordan, Warren County, Indiana; died on 18 Apr 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Apr 1922 in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.

Notes:

Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.

Miami District Daily News (Miami, Oklahoma), 20 April 1922. Page 3. Illinois Tornado Claims Eleven Victims. Danville, Ill., April 20. - With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton of Hedrick, Ind., in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Two or three more deaths may result from the storm.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27383450/ivan-gritton

Paul, Ivan, and Ruth Gritton share a headstone. They were all vicitims of the tornado outbreak across Illinois and Indiana on 17 April 1922.

Died:
tornado victim

82.

Helen Irene Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 18 Dec 1920 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 8 Feb 2002 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.

Notes:

Helen married James Roach and later married Unknown James.

Anthony and Bessie Gritton’s family was in the path of the April 1922 tornado outbreak that swept across Indiana.

Abridged from the Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana. Tuesday, 18 April 1922.

Nine persons lost their lives, many other were seriously injured and much property was destroyed in a cyclone that visited Warren county late Monday afternoon, the terrific storm wiping out the village of Hedrick, six miles northwest of West Lebanon, where four of the storm victims met death, then swooping down on a settlement known as Soul Sweep Corner, two and a half miles east of Hedrick, where three were killed; and finally striking the Ulrich Hunter farm south of Judyville, where two lost their lives.

House Plows Furrow
At Soul Sweeper corner, the Gritton home in which two children lost their lives, was carried 50 feet from its foundation, and left completely shattered in a field. It plowed a deep furrow in the ground as it was swept along by the force of the storm. The body of Mrs. High, whose home was completely destroyed was found in the wreckage. The body of taken to the home of her father, Charles Wakely, in West Lebanon. The bodies of the Gritton children were taken to the Byers home west of the corner.

The Dead At Soul Sweeper Corner
Mrs. Gladys W. High, 34.
Paul E. Gritton, 6.
Ruth E. Griton, 3 months old.

Seriously Injured
Tony Gritton, father of children killed. He was a broken hip and ankle and is hurt internally.
Ivan, Harlan and Helen Gritton, of Soul Sweeper Corner, all badly injured and at Lakeview hospital, Danville, Ill. Ivan and Harlan are expected to die.

[LKH note: George Harlan Gritton and Helen Gritton survived their injuries.]

Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1
Danville TOLL 11.
Danville, IL, April 19.
With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed.

Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.

James
Decatur - Helen Irene James, 81, of Decatur died 8:10 p.m. Friday (Feb. 8. 2002) in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Prairie Avenue Christian Church. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in West Lebanon, Ind. She will be buried with her sister and brothers who died in a terrible storm, in which Mrs. James survived. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Prairie Avenue Christian Church or Owen Scott Chapter 111 Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. James was born Dec. 18, 1920, in Maple Township, Neb., the daughter of Anthony and Bessie Heck Gritton. She was a member of Prairie Avenue Christian Church. She was past worthy matron of Owen Scott Chapter 111 Order of the Eastern Star and had belonged to the Leighton Court of the Amaranth. She had worked for Miller-Oneil, Carson, Pirie Scott & Co. and First National Bank. Mrs. James was a drapery maker and had made all of the draperies in Prairie Avenue Christian Church. She married James Roach and later married Glenn James. Both husbands preceded her in death.
Surviving are her sons, Donald E. Roach and wife Betty Jean and James H. Roach and wife Billie, all of Decatur; grandchildren, Michael Roach, Donna Spiker, Timothy Roach, Danny Roach, Jammie Cassidy and Phebe Bell; sisters, Esther Carrier and husband Jac of Forsyth; Leora Birch and husband Fed of Decatur; eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Sunday, 10 February 2002.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27383388/helen-i_-james

83.

Ruth Elaine Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 11 Jan 1922 in Nebraska; died on 17 Apr 1922 in Illinois; was buried in West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana.

Notes:

Abridged from The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana. Wednesday, 19 April 1922.
At Pleasant View Corner, two miles distant, east, four were killed. Ruth E. Gritton, three months old, was on her mother’s lap, and Paul, six years old, was playing at his mother’s knee. The home was wrecked and the children blown into a hedge fence one hundred years away and killed. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton and three children are in a serious condition at a Danville, Ill., hospital. Across the road Mrs. Phillip High was killed outright and Joseph High fatally injured.

Birth:
Ruth's death certificate gives Nebraska as place of birth.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27383452/ruth-gritton

Paul, Ivan, and Ruth Gritton share a headstone. They were all vicitims of the tornado outbreak across Illinois and Indiana on 17 April 1922.

Died:
tornado victim

84.

Edna Lucille Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 18 Jul 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Sep 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

Notes:

Wells
Macon - Edna L. Wells, 73, of rural Macon died 4;12 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 15, 1996) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Dawson & Wilkoff West Wood Street Funeral Home with visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Mount Gilead Cemetery. Memorials: donor's choice.
Mrs. Wells was born in Danville on July 18, 1923, the daughter of Anthony "Tony" and Bessie Ann Heck Gritton. She formerly worked for Houdaille Hershey and the Illiopolis Ordnance Plant. She was a member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church and sang in the church choir and also with Sweet Adelines. She married Charles A. Wells in Decatur on Dec. 7, 1944.
Surviving are her husband; son, Philip Wells of Orlando, Fla.; daughter, Sandra Wells of Macon; sisters, Helen James and husband Glen, Esther Carrier and husband Jac and Leora Birch and husband Fred, all of Decatur; grandchildren, Panela, Brandi, Molly, John and Tony.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Tuesday, 17 September 1996.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190982093/edna-lucille-wells

Edna married Charles Arthur Wells on 7 Dec 1944 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Charles was born on 4 Sep 1920 in Macon County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2005 in Macon, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

85.

Esther E. Gritton

(24.Anthony³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 10 Mar 1926 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 2013 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois.

Notes:

Decatur-Esther E. Carrier, 87, of Forsyth exited this life into her eternal life Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center.
Esther was born March 10, 1926 in Tilton, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Bessie (Heck) Gritton. Esther was a farmer's wife and a loving mother before working first at a grain elevator and then became employed by the U.S Government administering the ASVAB test to high school students throughout Central Illinois before retiring. Esther was also a writer. Her book "Return to Tough Street" chronicled the life of her parents, siblings, and herself. Her family is so grateful to her for sharing the love, hardship, and success of our wonderful family. Esther enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, pinochle, her family and friends. One of her favorite things was watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in whatever activities they participated in. She and her family were charter members of Crestview Christian Church where she was a very active and faithful servant. She married Jac Carrier November 18, 1945 in Central Christian Church in Decatur. He preceded her in death November 27, 2005. They shared over sixty years together.
She leaves behind her daughters Patricia (Charles) Ohlemeyer of Maroa and Paula Armstrong of Forsyth, son-in-law Richard Kaufman of Clinton, six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, daughter Pamela Kaufman, sisters Ruth, Edna, Helen, and Leora, and brothers Paul, Ivan, and Harlan.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the loving staff of Arcadia at Heartland Health Care Center and Safe Haven Hospice. Their caring support will be remembered and appreciated more than they could ever know.
Private family burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery in Cerro Gordo. A memorial service to celebrate Esther's life will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Prairie Avenue Christian Church, 2201 E. Prairie Decatur, with Pastor Jason Butterick Officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or to a church of the donor's choice.
The family of Esther E. Carrier is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112296450/esther-e_-carrier

Esther married Jac Ross Carrier on 18 Nov 1945. Jac was born on 28 Apr 1926 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; died on 27 Nov 2005 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

86.

Wayne Marcus Noblitt

(25.Emma³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 3 Apr 1917 in Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 4 Dec 1944; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Died:
Inscription: WW2

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31777400/wayne-m-noblitt

Soldiers Circle $366

87.

Della Maxzine Lange

(26.Nellie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 28 Mar 1923 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 25 Oct 1998; was buried in Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68469480/della-m-rebbe

Family/Spouse: Louis Frederick Rebbe. Louis was born on 14 May 1923 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 22 Dec 2006; was buried in Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

88.

Kathryn Lange

(26.Nellie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 13 Apr 1925 in Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 2015 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Obituary from Find a Grave
Kathryn H. Maas, age 90 of Scribner, died Sunday October 18, 2015 at her home.
Kathryn was born April 13, 1925 near Scribner to Otto and Nellie

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153952575/kathryn-h-maas

Kathryn married Herman Maas on 29 Apr 1951. Herman was born on 16 Jun 1916 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 13 Oct 1990; was buried in Scribner Municipal Cemetery, Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

89. Edith Estella Lange (26.Nellie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 4 Apr 1928 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 15 Nov 1989 in Clay County, Minnesota.

90.

Lewis Lange

(26.Nellie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 8 Jun 1937 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jan 2011 in Scribner, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132470246/lewis-lange

91.

Kathryn Eloise Linck

(27.Katherine³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 26 May 1920 in Illinois; died on 12 Dec 1979 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Dec 1979 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: housewife

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98638100/kathryn-e_-melville

Family/Spouse: Roderick M. Melville. Roderick was born on 26 Nov 1918 in New York; died on 4 Jun 1971 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Jun 1971 in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

92.

Joseph Phillip Linck

(27.Katherine³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Nov 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2005; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10508858/joseph-p_-linck

Joseph married Bette Lou Dreher on 14 Oct 1944 in Cleveland, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Bette was born on 28 Aug 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Aug 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

93. Sally Jean Linck (27.Katherine³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 25 Jan 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Sep 2000.

94.

Winifred Aleen Freese

(31.Jessie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 May 1926 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2005; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10450503/winifred-myers

Winifred married Jack Myers on 18 Dec 1946. Jack was born on 20 May 1923 in Washburn, Woodford County, Illinois; died on 15 May 2007; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

95.

Charles Albert Freese

(31.Jessie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Jul 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Aug 1930 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Aug 1930 in Partlow Cemetery, Armstrong, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71203979/charles-a_-freese

96.

Audrey Freese

(31.Jessie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 15 Jul 1928 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 1972 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82779246/audrey-haworth

Audrey married Orville William Haworth on 27 Jul 1948. Orville was born on 14 Oct 1923 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 2013 in Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

97.

Delores Mae Freese

(31.Jessie³, 3.Charles², 1.Laben¹) was born on 20 Aug 1932 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2005; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Married to Living Anglum.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11216586/delores-mae-anglum

98.

Vinson Earl Gritten

(32.Francis³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 12 Nov 1908 in Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1992; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
Census: 1940, Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Census:
In the 1930 US census Vinson and wife Wintress are in the houshold of Vinson's parents.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84183126/vinson-earl-gritten

Family/Spouse: Wintress Douglas. Wintress was born on 12 Mar 1912 in Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

140. Philip Douglas Gritten was born on 8 Oct 1938 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 2010 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

99.

Mervin Allen Gritten

(32.Francis³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 9 Aug 1913 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1993; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10407592/mervin-allen-gritten

Mervin married Ruth Starr on 12 Oct 1935. Ruth was born on 21 May 1910 in Illinois; died on 10 Feb 1980 in Dade County, Florida; was buried in Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

100.

Glen Henry Baatz

(33.Maude³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 17 Apr 1907 in LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1976 in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Oct 1976 in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1940, Cotton, Switzerland County, Indiana

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104402308/glen-henry-baatz

Family/Spouse: Opal Dorothy Lee. Opal was born on 5 Jun 1910 in Fairview, Switzerland County, Indiana; died on 30 Aug 1988 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana; was buried in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

101.

Earl Baatz

(33.Maude³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 17 Aug 1908 in Illinois; died on 5 Dec 1978 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Dec 1978 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: plumber
Census: 1940, Shelby, Shelby County, Indiana

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14204909/earl-baatz

Section 24B, Row 8, North to South

Family/Spouse: Florence Elizabeth Breece. Florence was born on 15 Aug 1910 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 3 Jan 1978 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

102.

Ralph Thomas Baatz

(33.Maude³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 12 Aug 1910 in Illinois; died on 7 May 1954 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana; was buried on 9 May 1954 in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1940, Cotton, Switzerland County, Indiana

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101723341/ralph-thomas-baatz

Ralph married Lauetta Works on 20 Apr 1935. Lauetta was born on 18 Sep 1917 in Allensville, Switzerland County, Indiana; died on 17 Mar 2012 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana; was buried in Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

103.

Orval Kenneth Pate

(34.Ollie³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1963 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Orval Pate was the son of William W. and Ollie Mae Gritton Pate. He was married June 8, 1928 at Watseka to Daisy Mae Sherman, and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother, three sons, Leo D. William G. and Orval B., a daughter, Barbara Goranson ,three brothers, Donald Pate, Dale and Henry Pate, four sisters, Ruth Farvit, Betty Burton, Dorothy Hickman and Marie Miller of Chicago and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and a son.
Following his marriage in 1928, Mr. Pate moved his family to Catlin where he lived until 1952.
Mr. Pate had worked for the old Bunsenville Coal Co. and for the past 17 years had been engaged in construction work.
His hobbies were collecting pencils and raising beagle hounds.
Mr. Pate was a former member of the Operating Engineers Local, held a membership in the Illinois Sheriff's Association, Vermilion County Law Enforcement Association, Masonic Lodge 285 of Catlin, Danville Consistory, Gao Grotto, and Anzar Shrine of Springfield.
Danville, IL Commercial New- December. 7, 1963.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145429980/orval-kenneth-pate

Orval married Daisy Mae Sherman on 8 Jun 1928 in Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois. Daisy was born on 24 Nov 1909 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Dec 1993; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

104.

Dorothy Lucille Pate

(34.Ollie³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 21 Nov 1909 in Newtown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Aug 1993 in Idaho; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145300147/dorothy-lucille-hickman

Family/Spouse: Carl Elbert Hickman. Carl was born on 8 Jan 1907 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1982 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

105.	Vernon Dale Pate (34.Ollie³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 15 May 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Oct 1972; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes: Buried: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145299831/vernon-dale-pate

106.

Betty Pate

(34.Ollie³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Dec 1987; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112306745/betty-lou-burton

Family/Spouse: Clarence James Burton. Clarence was born on 21 Jun 1915 in Nancy, Pulaski County, Kentucky; died on 20 Mar 2002 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

107.

Marjorie Marie Gritten

(35.Samuel³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 28 Jun 1911 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in May 1980; was buried in Harveysburg Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50174872/marjorie-cornish

Row 19.

Marjorie married Dale Cornish on 29 Jun 1938 in Indiana. Dale was born on 1 Apr 1900 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana; died on 27 Dec 1944 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Dec 1944 in Harveysburg Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

108.

Lloyd Leroy Gritton

(35.Samuel³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 2 Apr 1913 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1989; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, Lockport, Will County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117813716/lloyd-l_-gritton

Lloyd married Genevieve Alta Pate on 23 Oct 1937 in Indiana. Genevieve was born on 2 Jun 1913 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Aug 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lloyd married Martha Wise on 17 Feb 1946. Martha was born on 28 Mar 1923 in Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Oct 2008 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

109.

Mildred Louise Gritton

(35.Samuel³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 11 Jul 1915 in Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1932 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Aug 1932 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: at home

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395400/louise-gritten

110.

Elba Samuel Gritten

(35.Samuel³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 5 Aug 1917 in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1990 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2565583/elba-samuel-gritten

1, 1, 1492

111.

Martha E. Gritton

(35.Samuel³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Sep 1922 in Illinois; died on 20 Sep 1980 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Sep 1980 in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Other Events:

Occupation: accountant, Savon Drug Stores

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395304/martha-e_-goddard

Martha married Charles Fredrick Goddard on 30 Dec 1938 in Indiana. Charles was born on 26 Oct 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2001 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana; was buried in Orange Cemetery, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

112.

George Raymond Gritton

(35.Samuel³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 15 Feb 1926 in Marshfield, Warren County, Indiana; died on 11 Sep 1996 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; was buried in Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana.

Other Events:

Occupation: paint contractor
_MILT: US Navy.

Notes:

George Gritton
George Raymond Gritton, 70, of East Helena, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1996, from a long term illness of congestive heart failure.
He worked as a residential home painter for several years. He served in the Navy, at the atomic bomb test site and at Bikini-Atol.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gritton; three children and their spouses, Mark and Sandy Gritton, Gina and Bern Osterloth and Paul and Sherri Gritton; three sisters, Sarah Herman, JoAnn Haskins and Mert Koehn; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be today at non to 8 p.m. at Retz Funeral Home. Come join the family in a celebration of George's life Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Burial rites with military honors will be Monday at 9 am. at the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 5715, Helena, MT 59604-5715.
The Independent-Record, Helena, Montana. Friday. 13 September 1996.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8647446/george-r-gritton

Section A, Row 10, Plot 53.

113.

Albert Thomas Gritten

(36.Thomas³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 6 Mar 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 17 Mar 1980 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana; was buried on 20 Mar 1980 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: Girl Scout camp director
Occupation: worked for International Harvestor, Inc.
Census: 1940, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois

Notes:

Albert T. Gritten
Crawfordsville – Albert T. Gritten, 69, a retired employee of International Harvestor, Inc., died at 6:28 p.m. Monday in his home at Rt. 3, Crawfordsville. He had been in ill health since April 1976.

Born in Indianapolis, he lived at Covington from 1945 until moving to the Crawfordsville area in 1974. He worked for International Harvestor for 30 years, retiring in 1973. Mr. Gritten was manager of Tialitha Girl Scout Camp.

IN 1932 he was married at Danville, Ill., to Pearl L. Sutton, who survives. He and his wife had been active in the Girl Scouts for 33 years.

Mr. Gritten was a member of Covington First Baptist Church and a 25-year member and past master of Fountain Lodge 60, F&AM, at Covington. He also served in the National Guard.

Surviving with the widow are two sons, Phillips Gritten of Garland, Texas, and Albert Gritten of Slidell, La.; and one daughter, Mrs. William (Marilyn) Rhodes of Kouts.

Journal and Courier. Wednesday, 18 March 1980.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20258451/albert-thomas-gritten

Albert married Pearl L. Sutton on 31 Oct 1932. Pearl was born on 3 Jun 1911 in Missouri; died on 21 Jul 1994 in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Jul 1994 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

114.

Harold W. Gritten

(36.Thomas³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 30 Nov 1912 in Illinois; died on 2 Mar 1953 in Dyer, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Mar 1953 in Maplewood Memorial Cemetery, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Occupation: switchman, steel industry
Census: 1940, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101354817/harold-w_-gritten

Family/Spouse: Charlotte Jeanette Hall. Charlotte was born on 29 Mar 1913 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1998 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Dec 1998 in Maplewood Memorial Cemetery, Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

115.

Herman Carl Gritten

(36.Thomas³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 24 Jul 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 26 Dec 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79513145/herman-carl-gritten

116. Ralph Leroy Gritten (38.Orville³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 13 Oct 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1996.
117. Thomas Lee Gritten (38.Orville³, 5.Thomas², 1.Laben¹) was born on 17 Dec 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2002.

118.

Doris Lucille Dengler

(41.Marion³, 6.Sedora², 1.Laben¹) was born on 6 Oct 1928 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2011 in Illinois; was buried in Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois.

Notes:

Obituary from Find a Grave
[February 01, 2011] LINCOLN -- Doris Lucille Foster, 82, of Lincoln, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at 9:15 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, with the Rev. Andrew Nyren officiating.
Burial will be in Atlanta Cemetery.
Mrs. Foster was a homemaker and a sales clerk for Witzig's and Decker's Shoe Store.
She was born Oct. 6, 1928, in Hoopeston. Her parents were Marion Anthony and Lucile Marie Fagner Dengler. She married Jack Foster on Jan. 31, 1948, in Atlanta. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2004.
She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Lynn Foster of Lincoln and Jackie Joe (and Deb) Foster of Elkhart; one daughter, Jill Ann (and Rodney) Alberts of Lincoln; one brother, Marion A. Dengler of Lincoln; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one sister; one great-grandson, Lucas Alberts; and one brother.
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 January 2019), memorial page for Doris Lucille Dengler Foster (6 Oct 1928-30 Jan 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 65771367, citing Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Denise Parsons (contributor 47102203) .

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65771367/doris-lucille-foster

Doris married Jack Cecil Foster on 31 Jan 1948 in Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois. Jack was born on 3 Jun 1927 in Waynesville, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 30 Oct 2004 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

119.

Mildred Myrtle Dengler

(41.Marion³, 6.Sedora², 1.Laben¹) was born on 19 Apr 1931 in Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2002 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; was buried in Hebron Cemetery, Sinclair, Morgan County, Illinois.

Notes:

Mildred Myrtle Fox, 71, of Jacksonville, died Saturday morning, November 30, 2002, at Jacksonville Convalescent Center in Jacksonville. She was born on April 19, 1931 in Hoopeston, the daughter of Marion and Cecile Dengler. She married Thomas F. Fox in June of 1957 in Lincoln and he preceded her in death in May of 1984.
She is survived by two sons, Terry (wife, Dianna) Fox and Tom (wife, Gretchen) Fox, both of Jacksonville; three grandsons, one brother, Marion (wife, Shirley) Dengler of Lincoln; one sister, Doris (husband, Jack) Foster of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Nancy Ann; two infant grandchildren, and one brother, Robert Dengler.
She had been a switchboard operator for General Telephone in Lincoln before moving to Jacksonville in 1962. She worked at Hertzberg-New Method Book Bindery from 1975 until her retirement.
Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81411878/mildred-myrtle-fox

Mildred married Thomas Francis Fox in Jun 1957 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. Thomas was born on 6 Aug 1927 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; died on 20 May 1985; was buried in Jacksonville Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

120.

Marion A. Dengler

(41.Marion³, 6.Sedora², 1.Laben¹) was born on 3 Apr 1933 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Mar 2017 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

Other Events:

_MILT: Korean War. US Air Force.

Notes:

Obituary from Find a Grave
Marion A. Dengler, Jr. 1933 - 2017
LINCOLN, IL - Marion A. Dengler, Jr., 83, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 AM Friday, April 14, 2017 at Zion Cemetery with Rv. Robert Henderson officiating.
Marion was born April 3, 1933 in Vermillion County, IL., the son of Marion and Cecil Dengler. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lincoln and retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation in Springfield after working in maintenance for several years. Marion enjoyed watching sports, especially boxing, bowling, and racing. He was an avid Lincoln Railer basketball fan and always listened to the games.
Surviving are his daughter Patricia Dengler of Lincoln and step son James O'Dell of Arizona as well as grandson Kevin Debord.
Memorial donations maybe made to the American Legion Post 263.
Published in The Lincoln Courier from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2017
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 January 2019), memorial page for Marion A. Dengler, Jr (3 Apr 1933-30 Mar 2017), Find A Grave Memorial no. 178316970, citing Zion Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Paula Walsh (contributor 47759367) .

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178316970/marion-a_-dengler

121.

Thomas Elder Bridgewater

(42.Dessa³, 7.Elizabeth², 1.Laben¹) 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]

122.

Ruth Ellen Bridgewater

(42.Dessa³, 7.Elizabeth², 1.Laben¹) 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]

123.

Fred Donald Gritten

(45.Alva³, 8.William², 1.Laben¹) 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]

124.

Bernard Leon Gritten

(45.Alva³, 8.William², 1.Laben¹) 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]

125.

Ruth Marie Gritten

(45.Alva³, 8.William², 1.Laben¹) 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

126.

Ivan Eugene Roach

(52.Clara³, 11.Laban², 1.Laben¹) 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

Gritton and Cline Families

including Fox, Yeazel, Shumate and Wann

Laben Gritten