Ann Eliza Myers
1827 - 1900 (73 years)1. Ann Eliza Myers was born in Oct 1827 in Maryland; died on 26 Nov 1900; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Myersville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58310233/anna-eliza-shankAnn married Henry Beam Shank on 21 May 1842 in Washington County, Maryland. Henry was born on 2 Feb 1821 in Washington County, Maryland; died on 17 Jun 1878 in Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Susan Agnes Shank was born on 26 Dec 1862 in Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1916 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Aug 1916 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 3. Martha Evelyn Shanks 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.
- 4. Maranda Henrietta Shank was born on 1 Nov 1856 in Indiana; died on 26 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 2
2. Susan Agnes Shank (1.Ann1) was born on 26 Dec 1862 in Illinois; died on 6 Aug 1916 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Aug 1916 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63319510/susan-agnes-watsonSusan married John Francis Watson on 6 Mar 1881 in Vermilion County, Illinois. John (son of Francis Watson and Ann D. Gritton) was born on 28 Aug 1861 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1946 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jan 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Francis Leroy Watson was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 6. Ardilla Ann Watson was born on 11 Aug 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1979; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 7. Nora Agnes Watson was born on 17 Apr 1887 in Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Sep 1917 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 8. Mattie May Watson was born in Jan 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1962; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 9. Atha Watson was born on 11 May 1890 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1949; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
- 10. Ethel Bertha Gertrude Watson was born on 3 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1973 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 11. Cora Watson was born on 7 Jan 1898 in Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1970; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 12. William J. Watson was born on 16 Mar 1900 in Illinois; died in 1968; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 13. Elsie T. Watson was born in 1902 in Illinois.
3. Martha Evelyn Shanks (1.Ann1) 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. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55395373/martha-evelyn-grittenMartha married Thomas Elija Gritten on 17 Jun 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Thomas (son of Laben Gritten and Sarah Ann Potter) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. 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.
- 15. 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.
- 16. 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.
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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.
- 20. 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.
Martha married John Francis Watson on 3 Aug 1918 in Fountain County, Indiana. John (son of Francis Watson and Ann D. Gritton) was born on 28 Aug 1861 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1946 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jan 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Maranda Henrietta Shank (1.Ann1) was born on 1 Nov 1856 in Indiana; died on 26 Jan 1945 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housework
- Census: 1940, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Census:
In the 1940 US census, Miranda H. Watson, widow, age 71, is in the the household of her daughter and son-in-law Mabel and Gurley Bullock.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156120/maranda-henrietta-watsonMaranda married William Henry Watson on 1 Dec 1878 in Vermilion County, Illinois. William (son of Francis Watson and Ann D. Gritton) was born on 7 May 1857 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1927 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Dec 1927 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. William Albert Watson was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Sep 1929 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 22. John James Watson was born on 2 Nov 1885 in Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1965 in Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 23. Mabel Watson was born on 22 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1960; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 24. Estella Watson was born in May 1890 in Illinois.
- 25. Minnie Watson was born in May 1893 in Illinois.
- 26. Samuel Ross Watson was born on 12 Aug 1895 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1962; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
5. Francis Leroy Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Francis married Charity Bolivia Wilson about 1904. Charity (daughter of Otis Llewellyn Wilson and Cythinia Ella Dove) was born on 3 Sep 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Mar 1934 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Mar 1934 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Francis Otis Watson was born on 16 Jan 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1974; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
6. Ardilla Ann Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 11 Aug 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1979; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120279506/ardilla-ann-mooreArdilla married Edgar Cole Moore about 1938. Edgar was born on 15 Jan 1881 in Perrysville, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 24 Oct 1952; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Nora Agnes Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 17 Apr 1887 in Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1917 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Sep 1917 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67622969/nora-agnes-whiteNora married Noah White about 1904. Noah (son of James W. White and Mary Radebaugh) was born on 14 Apr 1884 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 1957 in Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Cecil Ladean White was born on 28 Jan 1905 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1953 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 29. Floyd White was born on 13 Jun 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1984.
- 30. Zola Laverne White was born on 21 Jul 1908 in Illinois; died on 28 Feb 1989; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 31. Olive Louise White was born on 5 Jun 1911 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1934 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 1934 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 32. Claude Gilbert White was born on 4 Nov 1914 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1915 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 33. Infant White was born in Aug 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Aug 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
8. Mattie May Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born in Jan 1889 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1962; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77750594/mattie-may-clineFamily/Spouse: Martin Luther Cline. Martin (son of Lewis Cline and Eliza Ann Demoss) was born on 19 Sep 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1978 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Harold K. Cline was born on 29 Jul 1912 in Illinois; died in Apr 1983; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 35. Mildred Irene Cline was born on 15 Jan 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Sep 1991.
- 36. George D. Cline was born on 3 Jul 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1936; was buried on 15 Dec 1936 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 37. Wilbur R. Cline was born on 19 Mar 1918 in Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1986; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 38. Keith Edwin Cline was born on 20 May 1920 in Illinois; died on 10 Oct 1992; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 39. Roy William "Joe" Cline was born on 11 Oct 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2002 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 40. Charity M. Cline was born on 14 Nov 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 41. Helen Marie Cline was born on 29 May 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Aug 2006 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
9. Atha Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 11 May 1890 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1949; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61933004/atha-e_-parksAtha married Elmer Evert Caster about 1908, and was divorced about 1938. Elmer was born on 15 Jun 1885 in Illinois; died on 30 Sep 1968 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Oct 1968 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Estella Mae Caster was born on 13 Sep 1909 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Aug 1995; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
- 43. Daisy Floral Caster was born on 18 Oct 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1998 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Dec 1998 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana.
- 44. John Franklin Caster was born on 7 Jul 1914 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1941 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Dec 1941 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
- 45. Freda Josephine Caster was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2002 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Jan 2002 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
- 46. Dolly Doris Caster was born on 24 Oct 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2011 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana.
Family/Spouse: Ralph Edward Parks. Ralph was born on 12 Jan 1885 in Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 1971 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 20 Apr 1971 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Ethel Bertha Gertrude Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 3 Aug 1896 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1973 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: housewife
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103855616/ethel-bertha_gertrude-butler
Section 1, Row 9Ethel married Charles Morton Butler about 1923. Charles was born on 3 Jun 1888 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Jan 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 14 Jan 1963 in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Eva Agnes Butler was born on 21 Aug 1914 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1993 in Beech Grove, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Jun 1993 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 48. Harry Eugene Butler was born on 28 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 1988 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Nov 1988 in Bridgford Memorial Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 49. Leonard Francis Butler was born on 6 Jun 1925 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 17 Jan 1946 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho; was buried in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 50. Marjorie Evelyn Butler was born on 13 Sep 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 26 Sep 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Sep 2003 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana.
11. Cora Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 7 Jan 1898 in Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1970; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109658702/cora-e_-cunninghamCora married George Dewey Cunningham about 1918. George was born on 18 May 1898 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 1995; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. William J. Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 16 Mar 1900 in Illinois; died in 1968; 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:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95232841/william-j_-watson
Block 26-BWilliam married Alice M. Douglas about 1920. Alice was born in 1902 in Indiana; died in 1983; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Virginia Ruth Watson was born on 4 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 1993; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 52. Vivian Louise Watson was born on 17 Jan 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2004; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 53. William J. Watson was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1965 in Fort Campbell, Christian County, Kentucky; was buried on 15 Nov 1965 in Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.
13. Elsie T. Watson (2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born in 1902 in Illinois. 14. Francis Earl Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-grittenFamily/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:
- 54. 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.
- 55. 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.
15. Maude Verne Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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 102Family/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:
- 56. 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.
- 57. 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.
- 58. 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.
16. Ollie Mae Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-pateFamily/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:
- 59. 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.
- 60. 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.
- 61. 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.
- 62. 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.
17. Samuel Laven Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-grittenFamily/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:
- 63. 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.
- 64. 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.
- 65. 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.
- 66. 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.
- 67. 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.
- 68. 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.
18. Thomas Augustus Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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_-grittenThomas 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:
- 69. 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.
- 70. 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.
- 71. 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]
19. Myrtle Claire Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-wilsonMyrtle 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]
20. Orville Edmond Gritten (3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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_-grittenFamily/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:
- 72. Ralph Leroy Gritten was born on 13 Oct 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1996.
- 73. Thomas Lee Gritten was born on 17 Dec 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2002.
21. William Albert Watson (4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 20 Sep 1883 in Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Sep 1929 in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: collector, detective
- Census: 1920, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156141/william-a_-watsonFamily/Spouse: Carrie E. Foster. Carrie was born on 14 May 1883 in Illinois; died on 15 Jun 1967 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 74. Ercel Mildred Watson was born on 19 Aug 1906 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Oct 1996 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
22. John James Watson (4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 2 Nov 1885 in Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1965 in Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156717/john-j_-watsonFamily/Spouse: Luvena M. Caster. Luvena was born in 1886 in Illinois; died in 1981; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 75. Bertha A. Watson was born on 22 May 1907 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Mar 1996 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana.
- 76. Gladys Watson was born on 2 Apr 1906 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1999.
- 77. Kenneth L. Watson was born on 9 Nov 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1992 in Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida; was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida.
- 78. Erma Edith Watson was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 May 1996; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 79. Olive Myrtle Watson was born on 10 Sep 1922 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2005.
- 80. Gurley Watson was born on 3 Jan 1913; died on 29 Aug 1914; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
23. Mabel Watson (4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 22 Feb 1888 in Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1960; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58254107/mabel-m_-bullockFamily/Spouse: Gurley Madison Bullock. Gurley was born on 11 Mar 1880 in Indiana; died on 11 May 1953; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 81. Eugene Clair Bullock was born on 1 Sep 1915 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Feb 2001 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.
- 82. Maurice Madison Bullock was born on 31 Jul 1915 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 1982; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 83. Elva Ellen Bullock was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 2005 in Redding, Shasta County, California; was buried in Redding Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta County, California.
- 84. Lois Marie Bullock was born on 11 Feb 1922 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1995 in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois.
24. Estella Watson (4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born in May 1890 in Illinois. 25. Minnie Watson (4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born in May 1893 in Illinois. 26. Samuel Ross Watson (4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 12 Aug 1895 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 1962; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: switchman for teach railroad
- Census: 1930, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58156094/samuel-r_-watsonFamily/Spouse: Vera Leon Siddens. Vera was born about 1902 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 85. Vera A. Watson was born on 30 Jun 1918 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2008 in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana; was buried in Bethany Union Cemetery, Eckerty, Crawford County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
27. Francis Otis Watson (5.Francis3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 16 Jan 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1974; 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/83796299/francis-otis-watsonFrancis married Minnie Maurene Herren on 23 Sep 1928 in Indiana. Minnie was born on 17 Feb 1907 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 1991 in San Diego County, California; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 86. Ellen Marie Watson was born on 8 Feb 1930 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Sep 2005; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 87. Luanne Irene Watson was born on 11 Oct 1933 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 2000; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
28. Cecil Ladean White (7.Nora3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 28 Jan 1905 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 1953 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter, contractor
- Census: 1920, Cave, Franklin County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67623398/cecil-ladean-whiteCecil married Audrey Bernice Turner on 29 May 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Audrey was born on 28 Aug 1908 in Kingman, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 23 Oct 2007 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 88. James W. White was born on 6 Jun 1926 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Aug 2015 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 89. Donald Gene White was born on 25 Mar 1930 in Illinois; died on 28 Apr 2003; was buried in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland, Iroquois County, Illinois.
- 90. Ralph Norman White was born on 15 Sep 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 1932 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Sep 1932 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 91. Infant Daughter White was born on 3 May 1937 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 May 1937 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 4 May 1937 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 92. Roy Lee White was born in 1945; died in 1945; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
29. Floyd White (7.Nora3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 13 Jun 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1984. Other Events:
- Census: Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Census:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129374400/floyd-whiteFloyd married Ada May Jones on 15 Jun 1929 in Indiana. Ada was born on 19 Jan 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Feb 1990; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Zola Laverne White (7.Nora3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 21 Jul 1908 in Illinois; died on 28 Feb 1989; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113969544/zola-laverne-prather_meidelZola married George Orville Prather about 1926. George was born on 20 Jun 1906 in Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1964; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Zola married Carl Meidel in 1967. Carl was born on 13 Feb 1903 in Illinois; died on 26 Aug 1981; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Olive Louise White (7.Nora3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 5 Jun 1911 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1934 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Oct 1934 in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: housework
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67673566/olive-louise-atwoodOlive married Howard William Atwood about 1926. Howard was born on 14 Jun 1905 in Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1973; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 93. June Beatrice Atwood was born on 22 Jun 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2000 in Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Mar 2000 in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 94. Billy Atwood was born on 6 Jan 1928 in Illinois; died on 22 Apr 2015 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
32. Claude Gilbert White (7.Nora3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 4 Nov 1914 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1915 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67623181/claude-gilbert-white33. Infant White (7.Nora3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born in Aug 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Aug 1917 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. 34. Harold K. Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 29 Jul 1912 in Illinois; died in Apr 1983; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82282666/harold-k-cline35. Mildred Irene Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 15 Jan 1915 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Sep 1991. Mildred married Stephen Glidden Griffith on 4 Aug 1943 in California. Stephen was born on 16 Jun 1914 in Metcalf, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1999 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. George D. Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 3 Jul 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1936; was buried on 15 Dec 1936 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: truck driver
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77750590/george-d_-cline37. Wilbur R. Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 19 Mar 1918 in Illinois; died on 14 Sep 1986; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army. Private.
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99719273/wilbur-r-cline38. Keith Edwin Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 20 May 1920 in Illinois; died on 10 Oct 1992; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56907244/keith-edwin-clineKeith married Daisy B. Ritter on 12 Apr 1942. Daisy (daughter of Haiman Hastings Ritter and Lottie Daisy Holycross) was born on 6 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Aug 2010 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
39. Roy William "Joe" Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 11 Oct 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 2002 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
VERMILION HEIGHTS - Roy W. "Joe" Cline, 81, of Vermilion Heights died at 9:30 p.m. Monday (Dec. 23, 2002) at the Illiana Healthcare V.A. Medical Center in Danville.
He was born Oct. 11, 1921, in Danville, the son of Martin Luther and Mattie Mae Watson Cline.
Survivors include two sons, David (Cheryl) Cline of Danville and Charles "Chuck" (Becci) Cline of Danville; a daughter, Beth (Michael) Offutt of Bismarck; two sisters, Charity Reeves of Danville and Helen (Charlie) Taylor of Danville; five grandchildren; Nate (Sarah) Cline, Janelle (Lee) Quick, and Chad, Parker, and Matthew Cline; a great-grandson Aiden Thomas Cline, and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Cline of Danville and Daisy Cline of Danville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, George, Harold, Wilbur, and Keith; a sister, Mildred Griffith; and two brothers-in-law, Fay C. Reeves and S.G. "Fuzzy" Griffith.
Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he returned to Danville and worked a short time for District 118 and Amax Coal. After retirement, he owned and operated Cline Services. Joe was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed driving his model A.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Officiating: Chaplain Garth Lehman. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Joe's name to the Vermilion County War Museum, 307 N. Vermilion St., Danville or to the V.A. Medical Center, General Post Funds, Volunteer Services (11k), 1900 E. Main St., Danville.
The family of Joe Cline would like to send a big thank you to all of the staff at the V.A. for all the care that they provided to dad, especially the staff on 101-8.
The Commercial-News, Danville, Illinois, December 25, 2002.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83413878/roy-w_-cline40. Charity M. Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 14 Nov 1923 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 11 Feb 2008 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
DANVILLE – Charity M. Reeves, 84, of Danville died at 11:45 p.m. Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) in Danville.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 920 Warrington Ave., Danville. The Rev. Allan Rudie and the Rev. Peter Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Oakwood. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, and from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Published by The News-Gazette on Feb. 14, 2008.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/news-gazette/name/charity-reeves-obituary?pid=103382742
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24682957/charity-m_-reevesCharity married Fay Reeves on 2 Mar 1946 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Fay was born on 3 Jul 1917 in Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2000 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
41. Helen Marie Cline (8.Mattie3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 29 May 1932 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Aug 2006 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: florist
Notes:
Helen M. Taylor, 74, of Danville died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 13, 2006) at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Danville.
Mrs. Taylor was born May 29, 1932, in Danville, a daughter of Martin Luther and Mattie May Watson Cline. She married Charles Taylor on Dec. 4, 1965 in Danville. He survives.
Survivors also include a son, Steve Talbert of Danville; a daughter, Cheryl Buck of Danville; a stepson, Jed Taylor of Danville; two stepdaughters, LuAnn Kinney of Fairmount and Kathy Stitt of Danville; 24 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a sister, Charity Reeves of Danville.
She was preceded in death by a son, two grandchildren, five brothers and a sister.
Mrs. Taylor was a longtime florist in Danville, first working at Danville Floral and later at Wright Floral, which she purchased, renaming it Taylor Floral. She owned and operated the business until her retirement in 2001.
She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and taught Sunday school at Western Baptist Church.
She enjoyed cooking and working in her yard, Christmas, the Chicago Cubs and the Illini.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL) - Tuesday, August 15, 2006.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15401985/helen-m_-taylorHelen married Charles B. Taylor on 4 Dec 1965 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Charles was born on 19 Sep 1930 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Jul 2021 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Estella Mae Caster (9.Atha3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 13 Sep 1909 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Aug 1995; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61888416/estella-mae-caster
Photo of headstone on Find a Grave shows that she is buried under the name: Estella Mae Caster.Estella married Joseph Lester Cramer on 31 Jul 1926 in Indiana. Joseph was born on 21 Jun 1903 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1954 in Kenton, Newton County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Nov 1954 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 95. Pauline Susie Cramer was born on 8 Mar 1927 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 2002 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
43. Daisy Floral Caster (9.Atha3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 18 Oct 1910 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1998 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Dec 1998 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: food server in steel industry
Notes:
Second marriage to Unknown Wright who died befor 1998.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158927890/daisy-floral-wrightDaisy married Charles E. Whitington about 1926, and was divorced before 1939. Charles was born on 23 May 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1983 in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 96. Charles Whitington was born on 19 Jan 1927; died on 28 Dec 1955; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 97. Naomi Whitington was born on 30 Dec 1929 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 2014 in Portage, Porter County, Indiana; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana.
Daisy married Walter Mondell Hosch on 18 Oct 1939 in Indiana. Walter was born on 1 Apr 1903 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Feb 1967 in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Feb 1967 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 98. Ralph Mondell Hosch was born on 16 Jun 1940 in East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana; died on 6 Sep 2001 in Lake Station, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Sep 2001 in Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.
Daisy married Keith Colman Wright on 5 Sep 1969 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. Keith was born on 20 Feb 1898 in Iowa; died on 28 Dec 1971 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Dec 1971 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
44. John Franklin Caster (9.Atha3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 7 Jul 1914 in Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1941 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Dec 1941 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: laborer for the W.P.A.
- Census: 1940, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61888324/johnny-f_-casterJohn married Elizabeth Jane Howinski on 29 Jun 1938 in Indiana. Elizabeth was born on 14 Feb 1921 in Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 15 Aug 1949 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Aug 1949 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45. Freda Josephine Caster (9.Atha3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 2002 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 26 Jan 2002 in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: laborer in industry
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61742234/freda-j_-wigleyFreda married Clarence W. Wigley on 1 Aug 1934 in Indiana, and was divorced before 1968. Clarence was born on 23 Mar 1911 in Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 20 Jun 1990; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
46. Dolly Doris Caster (9.Atha3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 24 Oct 1924 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2011 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: house keeping
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215260463/dolly_doris_wigleyDolly married Forrest Franklin Ross on 12 Sep 1945 in Indiana. Forrest was born on 11 Dec 1907 in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana; died on 15 Mar 1967 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Dolly married Clarence W. Wigley on 12 May 1968 in Cayuga, Vermillion County, Indiana. Clarence was born on 23 Mar 1911 in Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 20 Jun 1990; was buried in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Vermillion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
47. Eva Agnes Butler (10.Ethel3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 21 Aug 1914 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1993 in Beech Grove, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Jun 1993 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: homemaker
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120485040/eva-agnes-hugheyEva married James Pascal Baylon Hughey on 31 May 1932 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. James was born on 12 Mar 1911 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 3 Aug 1967 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 5 Aug 1967 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 99. James Paschal Hughey was born on 3 Jan 1933 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 2 Jul 2016 in Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina; was buried in Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.
- 100. John Francis Hughey was born on 23 Feb 1934 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 4 Oct 2014 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 101. Veronica Marie Hughey was born on 8 Jul 1939 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 15 May 2002 in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana; was buried on 23 May 2002 in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 102. Charles Bernard Hughey was born on 1 Nov 1941 in Beech Grove, Marion County, Indiana; died on 28 Nov 2000 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
48. Harry Eugene Butler (10.Ethel3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 28 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 1988 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Nov 1988 in Bridgford Memorial Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: laborer in construction
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18915798/harry-eugene-butlerFamily/Spouse: Myrta Manilla Miller. Myrta was born on 14 Jan 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 14 Aug 1955 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 18 Aug 1955 in Bridgford Memorial Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
49. Leonard Francis Butler (10.Ethel3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 6 Jun 1925 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 17 Jan 1946 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho; was buried in New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: US Navy Seaman first class
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103855123/leonard-francis-butler
Section 1, Row 950. Marjorie Evelyn Butler (10.Ethel3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 13 Sep 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 26 Sep 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Sep 2003 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: domestic engineer at home
Notes:
Marjorie E. Butler Zweck, 76, Indianapolis, IN passed away September 26, 2003. Marjorie was formerly of Martinsville, IN. She was a Domestic Engineer, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Zweck and son, Charles Rothhaas, and step-son Robert Zweck. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine McGuffin, Eva Robinson & Jennifer Osborne; step-sons, Edwin, Ronnie & Larry Zweck; sister LaVerne Mattingly; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Luekemia & Lymphoma Society -or- the Humane Society. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 30 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Lawrence, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 29. Burial: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 29, 2003.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/indystar/name/marjorie-zweck-obituary?id=48782285
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44755454/marjorie-evelyn-zweckFamily/Spouse: Frank E. Zweck. Frank was born on 26 Dec 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 21 Jan 2001 in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Jan 2001 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
51. Virginia Ruth Watson (12.William3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 4 Aug 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 1993; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103181416/virginia-ruth-bannonFamily/Spouse: Frank Harry Bannon. Frank was born on 22 Sep 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Mar 1988; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
52. Vivian Louise Watson (12.William3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 17 Jan 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2004; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10025478/vivian-louise-piperFamily/Spouse: Wayne T. Piper. Wayne was born on 26 Dec 1912 in Illinois; died in 1984; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
53. William J. Watson (12.William3, 2.Susan2, 1.Ann1) was born on 9 Jul 1922 in Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1965 in Fort Campbell, Christian County, Kentucky; was buried on 15 Nov 1965 in Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee. Other Events:
- Occupation: US Army
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30536994/william-j-watson
Plot 915Family/Spouse: Freida May Williamson. Freida was born on 12 Jan 1923 in Shepherdsville, Vigo County, Indiana; died on 15 Sep 1981; was buried in Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 103. Kenneth Robert Watson was born on 31 Aug 1957 in Augsburg, Germany; died on 24 Nov 1973 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Fort Donelson National Cemetery, Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee.
54. Vinson Earl Gritten (14.Francis3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-grittenFamily/Spouse: Wintress Douglas. Wintress was born on 12 Mar 1912 in Illinois; died on 29 Jul 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 104. 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.
55. Mervin Allen Gritten (14.Francis3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-grittenMervin 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]
56. Glen Henry Baatz (15.Maude3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-baatzFamily/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]
57. Earl Baatz (15.Maude3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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 SouthFamily/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]
58. Ralph Thomas Baatz (15.Maude3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-baatzRalph 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]
59. Orval Kenneth Pate (16.Ollie3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-pateOrval 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]
60. Dorothy Lucille Pate (16.Ollie3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-hickmanFamily/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]
61. Vernon Dale Pate (16.Ollie3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-pate62. Betty Pate (16.Ollie3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-burtonFamily/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]
63. Marjorie Marie Gritten (17.Samuel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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]
64. Lloyd Leroy Gritton (17.Samuel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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_-grittonLloyd 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]
65. Mildred Louise Gritton (17.Samuel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-gritten66. Elba Samuel Gritten (17.Samuel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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, 149267. Martha E. Gritton (17.Samuel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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_-goddardMartha 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]
68. George Raymond Gritton (17.Samuel3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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 53.69. Albert Thomas Gritten (18.Thomas3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-grittenAlbert 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]
70. Harold W. Gritten (18.Thomas3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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_-grittenFamily/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]
71. Herman Carl Gritten (18.Thomas3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) 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-gritten72. Ralph Leroy Gritten (20.Orville3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) was born on 13 Oct 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1996. 73. Thomas Lee Gritten (20.Orville3, 3.Martha2, 1.Ann1) was born on 17 Dec 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 2002. 74. Ercel Mildred Watson (21.William3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 19 Aug 1906 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 12 Oct 1996 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Ercel M. Dines, 90, of Danville, passed away at 10:08 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 12, 1996) at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 19, 1906, in Bismarck, the daughter of William and Carrie Foster Watson. She married Ralph A. Dines Dec. 2, 1922, in Danville. He preceded her in death Aug. 22, 1979.
Survivors include: five sons, Ralph J. Dines, Max (Sue) Dines, Ronald Dines and Larry (Rosemary) Dines, all of Danville, and Donald (Donna) Dines of Valdosta, Ga,; six daughters, Ruth Patton of Plainfield, Ind., Beverly (Harry) Mills, Barbara (Henry) Clapp and Linda (Jack) Smith, all of Danville. Sandra (Larry) Steinbaugh of Alvin, and Carolyn Pichon of Valdosta, Ga.; and 35 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, John William and Gerald, one brother, Gerald Watson, one sister, Carroll Nier, and two grandsons.
She was an avid reader who enjoyed reading the bible, cooking and watching television. she also enjoyed spending time with all of her family. She attended the Faith church of Christ.
Funeral services; 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center; Officiating: Bill Carpenter; burial: Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck; Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Faith Church of Christ.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21822255/ercel-dinesErcel married Ralph A. Dines on 2 Dec 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Ralph was born on 6 Jul 1902 in Alvin, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1979 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
75. Bertha A. Watson (22.John3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 22 May 1907 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Mar 1996 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: Bookkeeper for Town Furniture
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/139753021/bertha-w-collinsFamily/Spouse: Ray D. Collins. Ray was born on 26 Jun 1904 in McCracken County, Kentucky; died on 19 Jan 1995 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 23 Jan 1995 in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 105. Eldon Eugene Collins was born on 11 Jan 1936 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died on 11 Oct 2011 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
76. Gladys Watson (22.John3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 2 Apr 1906 in Henning, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 1999. Gladys married Cylde Eldon Stanley on 17 Oct 1925 in Indiana. Cylde was born on 31 May 1905 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 May 1969 in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
77. Kenneth L. Watson (22.John3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 9 Nov 1908 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1992 in Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida; was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Notes:
Fort Pierce Tribune (FL)
December 7, 1992
Kenneth L. Watson, 84, died Dec. 6, 1992. Mr. Watson was a native of Danville, IL, coming to Fort Pierce 18 years ago from Chicago.
He was a member of the Protestant faith and a member of the Teamsters union and Moose Lodge #248 of Fort Pierce.
Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Watson of Fort Pierce; one son, Donald James Watson of Watchung, NJ; two daughters, Barbara Healey and Patricia Haas both of Chicago; one brother, Oakley Watson of Fort Pierce; four sisters, Gladys Stanley of Oskaloosa, IA, Bertha Collins of Hobert, IN, Erma Wilson of Punta Gorda and Olive High of California; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23766304/kenneth-l-watsonKenneth married Helen Marie Morris on 16 Jun 1938 in Indiana. Helen was born on 22 Oct 1917 in Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 11 Mar 2016 in Port Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida; was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
78. Erma Edith Watson (22.John3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 24 May 1996; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24054712/erma-e_-wilsonFamily/Spouse: Carroll Leslie Wilson. Carroll was born on 10 Jun 1914 in New Ross, Montgomery County, Indiana; died on 12 Sep 1996; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
79. Olive Myrtle Watson (22.John3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 10 Sep 1922 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2005. 80. Gurley Watson (22.John3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 3 Jan 1913; died on 29 Aug 1914; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. 81. Eugene Clair Bullock (23.Mabel3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 1 Sep 1915 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Feb 2001 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261602041/eugene-clair-bullock82. Maurice Madison Bullock (23.Mabel3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 31 Jul 1915 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 1982; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58308450/maurice-m_-bullockMaurice married Rena LaVerne Yeats on 29 Apr 1967. Rena was born on 2 Feb 1920 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 31 Feb 2012 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Marion Grace McDonald. Marion was born on 4 Sep 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 9 Oct 1966 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Gundy Cemetery, Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
83. Elva Ellen Bullock (23.Mabel3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 2005 in Redding, Shasta County, California; was buried in Redding Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta County, California. Notes:
Kreutner
Former Lewiston resident Elva Ellen Kreutner, 85, of Renton, Wash., died Thursday at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Redding.
Record Searchlight, Redding, California. Friday, 4 March 2005.
LKH note:
Long, detailed obituary is in:
Record Searchlight, Redding, California. Friday, 11 March 2005.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24521307/elva-e-kreutnerFamily/Spouse: Albert Fred Kenneth Kreutner. Albert was born on 12 Dec 1914 in Davis, Turner County, South Dakota; died on 1 Aug 1999; was buried in Redding Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
84. Lois Marie Bullock (23.Mabel3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 11 Feb 1922 in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1995 in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158243052/lois-marie-schwarzkopfFamily/Spouse: Arthur Hugh Schwarzkopf. Arthur was born on 30 Jan 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 25 Jan 1986 in Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
85. Vera A. Watson (26.Samuel3, 4.Maranda2, 1.Ann1) was born on 30 Jun 1918 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Oct 2008 in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana; was buried in Bethany Union Cemetery, Eckerty, Crawford County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: cook manager for US Forest Service
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63071123/vera-a-bebeeFamily/Spouse: Doremus Orlando Bebee. Doremus was born on 13 Feb 1910 in Cass County, Indiana; died on 9 Jun 1970 in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana; was buried on 12 Jun 1970 in Bethany Union Cemetery, Eckerty, Crawford County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]