unknown publication, Jan 9 1896

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Mr. J. D. Rankin Instantly Killed

Mr. Rankin was instantly killed on the B & O RR at Cherry Run. On Sunday evening about 7 o'clock, a sad accident occurred at Cherry Run, in which Mr. J. D. Rankin of this city was killed, He had gone to Cherry Run in the morning for the purpose of visiting some friends near and at that place. He was stopping at a house nearly opposite of a siding into which a freight train was pulling in order to let No. 6 an east bound passenger pass. Mr. Rankin had just left the house to board the freight in order to return to Martinsburg, when the passenger train unnoticed by him came up and struck him. When his body was discovered a few minutes afterwards it was lifeless and death must have been instantaneous. The engineer of the train which struck him saw him too late to prevent the accident although his train which was running about 40 mph was stopped before the rear end had psssed the body. The remaines were cared for at the house of Mr. Litten and his family was telegraphed the sad news. The funeral took place on Tuesday. Mr. Rankin was an engieer of the B & O RR and was a good employe. For several years he has resided on Liberty Street in this city, moving here from Morgan county. He was aged about 40 and leaves a wife and six children.

unknown publication, Jan 11 1896

[husband of Anna Elizabeth "Eliza" Litton d/o James Litton s/o Caleb P Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

The funeral of Mrs. Agnes Letton occurred at 2 o'clock last Sabbath afternoon from the residence of her son Judge C. B. Letton, Rev. S.S. Stone of North Dakota, conducting a short but very impressive service at the house, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Fairbury cemetery. Mrs. Letton's maiden name was Agnes Michie. She was born in Edinboro, Scotland in 1825 and was consequently 72 years old when she died. After she had attained woman's estate she was married to W.H. Letton and together they came to America in 1869 settling at once in Jefferson county, taking a homestead near Bower. After this they lived a short time in Beatrice, coming to Fairbury in 1873, where they resided until the time of their death. Mr. Letton it will be remembered preceded his wife about eighteen months. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and was universally respected as an exemplary Christian woman and her circle of friends who embrace nearly the entire population of the city, sympathize with the bereaved in their sad affliction.

The Fairbury Gazette, Fairbury NE, May 1 1897

[Judge Charles Letton]

Morgan M. Lytton was born in Lawrence county, October 20th, 1832, and died at St. Louis, mo., April 20th, 1900, being 67 years and six months old at the time of his death. He was married to Harriet E. Kindred, December 28th, 1856; to this union was born seven children. His widow and four children survive him.

He and his wife were visiting their son at St. Louis at the time of his death; he had one stroke of paralysis and lived unconscious forty-eight hours till death relieved him.

He was a cheerful and of kind disposition and loved by all that knew him.

Funeral services were conducted at Tunnelton cemetery.

We miss thee from our home Grandpa,
We miss thee from they place.
A shadow o'er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of they face.

We'll not call back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are o'er,
On the border land we left him,
Soon to meet and part no more.

A GRANDCHILD.

Bedford Weekly Mail, Bedford IN, May 11 1900

[Morgan M (Litton) Litten s/o David (Litton) Litten s/o Thomas Litton s/o James B Litton Sr s/o Thomas (Litton) Litten II s/o Thomas (Litton) Lutton and Mary Webster]

Contributor: Caroline DeBiasi

John W. Litton Dead

One of the long-time citizens of Madison County, John W. Litton, passed away at his home in this city, Monday night. Mr. Litton lived for a long time on a farm in Monroe township, then in Scott township, near Buffalo, and then in Winterset. He was well advanced in years and had been in poor health for some time, more however, as a result of an army wound, than from age. He leaves a wife and several grown children, though full particulars of his life is not known to be.

Mr. Litton was an honorable, upright citizen, beloved by his family and respected by his neighbors.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Mar 21 1901, pg 11

[John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

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Obituary

John W. Litton was born August 29th, 1843, in Jefferson county, Iowa, and died March 18th, 1901, at his home in Winterset, Iowa, being 57 years, 6 months and 19 days of age. He was married on December 10th, 1867, to Martha J. Simmons. To them were born 9 children, 6 of whom are living. He enlisted in Co. G 30th, Iowa Infantry, and was mustered in Sept. 4th, 1862, and was wounded near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, shot through the right lung, from the effect of which he never fully recovered, at times having very bad hemorrhage and suffering more or less the rest of his life. The wound no doubt being one of the immediate causes of his death. He spent the winter of 1889 and also 1898 in middle Tennessee, for the benefit of his health. He was converted at the age of 16 and joined the Baptist church, remaining a member of that denomination until the close of his life, being a faithful, consistent, and useful member of both Sunday school and church, having held the office of trustee for a number of years and taking special pride in the care of the building. He was prominent in the G.A. R. work, being second officer in the local organization at the time of his death. He was always interested in matters pertaining to the good of the order, and was especially faithful in visiting the sick and attending funerals. His last illness lasted only 8 days. His death was peaceful and happy, assuring his family he was ready and willing to go and that Jesus was going with him through the dark valley.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Mar 28 1901

At Dr. Taylor's hospital on Union street at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon (September 12, 1903) occurred the death of Robert Litten in his 74th year, after a short illness with kidney trouble. The funeral will be at 1:30 this afternoon from the First M. E. church. The deceased is survived by two sons and four daughters: William, Frank and Claude and Mrs. William Weldy, Mrs. R. S. Quinn, Misses Carrie and Margaret.

East Liverpool Tribune, East Liverpool OH, date unknown

Lawson Coffey, Sr., was born in Owen county, Indiana, August 15, 1820, and grew up to be a quiet, orderly young man. He was highly esteemed by all, spent much of his time in the employ of his brother-in-law, David Allen, in buying and selling stock. In his business transactions he was regarded as trustworthy, honest, and reliable. He was baptized and united with the Baptist church at Bethel, Owen County, Indiany [sic], about 60 years ago, and always took delight in the old songs that were sung by many sweet, famillar [sic] voices now hushed in death.

In 1850 he was united in marriage with Polly Adoline [sic] Litton. Two boys were the result of this union, one of whom is still living. His first wife died in 1857 and he was united in marriage with Eliza Ann Campbell, on the 15th day of August, 1858. Eight children were the result of this union, 5 boys and 3 girls, 6 of whom are now living - 4 boys and 2 girls.

He moved from Indiana to the village of Alanthus, Mo., in Gentry county, one of the most beautiful garden spots in the world. In 1856, he united with the Christian church in Alanthus, Mo, about 30 years ago and lived a quiet and peaceable life of faith and hope, and was regarded by all as a faithful brother and friend whose voice was always heard on the side of right. No one loved quiet and order better than he. In his home he struggled to rule in love, and was always happy in the joy and happiness of loved ones there.

His faithful companion will miss him most of all, for she has stood by him and he has been her constant care during the long years he has been a patient sufferer.

He came to the end of life's journey on Sunday at 12:30 a.m., August 7, 1904. The funeral took place at the Baptist church, conducted by Elder J. H. Coffey, August 9, at 10:00 a.m., after which all that was mortal of Lawson Coffey, Sr., was laid to rest in the Jennings cemetery to await the resurrection morning.

Elder J. H. Coffey

The Albany Ledger, Albany MO, Aug 19 1904 pg 2

[Matilda Adeline Litton d/o Joel (Litton) Litten s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

IN MEMORIAM.

Marshall Guthrie, one of our best citizens, passed away Dec. 28, 1904. Aged 64 years 5 months and 19 days. Mr. Guthrie was the seventh child born to Daniel W. and Lucy A. Weddell Guthrie, natives of Virginia, who emigrated to this country in 1811, settling on a farm near Tunnelton. Our subject, on reaching his majority, responded to a call for volunteers to enter the army, and on August 10, 1862 enlisted in Company G 4th Indiana Cav. Comrade Guthrie was a good soldier and served his country with honor and distinction until discharged on account of disability.

The same quality that made him a true soldier made him an ideal companion, citizen, neighbor and Christian. It can truly be said of him "his whole life was a journey to the heavenly rest." The conduct of his whole life was in harmony with his profession.

As a sacred legacy to his wife and children he leaves them the example of a life of honest integrity, devotion to home and family and loving and trustful to Christ.

On April the 20th, 1865 Miss Susan J. Cooper became his wife, one child, Oliver M. was born to them. July 23, 1866 Mrs. Guthrie died.

On Feb. 10, 1870 Miss Mary M. Payne became his wife. To them were born 8 children the oldest having died in infancy. The seven remaining were, Prof. A. B. Guthrie, Chouteau, Montana; W. H. Guthrie, C. E. Guthrie, and M. B. Guthrie, of Bedford; Mrs. Dr. Sherwood, of Mitchell; and Misses Clyde and Lydia Guthrie, of Bedford.

Mr. Guthrie was successful in business, having accumulated quite a fortune. As a citizen he was enterprising taking considerable interest in public improvement and education.

As a soldier he will be missed at the camp fire of Co. "G."

Four of the members have answered the "Roll called up yonder" during the past year ? John W. Fish, Dr. Henry Dixon, L. H. Montgomery and Marshall Guthrie.

Comrade Guthrie's remains were taken to Tunnelton for interment. The funeral was held in the M. E. church, and was attended by a large congregation of friends.

He leaves two brothers, Hon. A. Guthrie, of Tunnelton; and Eri Guthrie, of Kansas.

Mrs. Guthrie, her sons and daughters all of whom were present at the funeral.

The funeral was sad and impressive. Many things might be said.

J. WILLIAMS.

The Daily Mail, Bedford IN, Jan 3 1905

[Miss Mary M. Payne is Mary Margaret "Meg" Payne d/o William Payne and Susan (Lytton) Litten d/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton d/o Thomas Litton d/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Douglas Litton died Sunday morning [Aug 19 1905 Winterset IA, b. Jul 29 1860 Lawrence Co IN] from the effects of injuries received last Thursday afternoon. The deceased had, for a number of years been afflicted with epilepsy and while coming down the stairway in the Bevington block, he suffered an attack which caused him to lose his balance and pitch headlong to the foot of the stairway. He had been dependent on the county for support and was taken to a room in the courthouse where every attention was given him, but he never regained consciousness and died at an early hour Sunday morning. Funeral services were held from the Church of Christ Monday and burial was made in the North Branch U. B. cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, date unknown

[Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

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Douglas Litton, a man of about forty-eight years of age and a ward of the county, died Saturday evening as a result of epilepsy.

He came in from the Poor Farm Thursday to consult with the County physician, and while at the head of the stairs in the First National bank building was suddenly seized with a spell of epilepsy, falling headlong down the stairs. He was taken in an unconscious condition to a room in the court house where he died Saturday night before regaining consciousness. He received no special injury from his fall and his death was the natrual result of epilepsy, to which he has been subject for many years.

The funeral services were held on Monday morning and the remains were interred in the U. B. cemetery in Jefferson township.

Unknown newspaper article from scrapbook, date unknown

Windsor Letton, aged 38 years [b. Jul 1868 Paris KY], died at his residence, 132 Capitol avenue, last night [Dec 4 1908 Atlanta GA] at 11 o'clock after about two weeks' illness with typhoid pnenmonia. He is survived by his wife and a son, Windsor Letton, Jr. His remains will be shipped this afternoon at 4 o'clock over the Louisville and Nashville railroad to Paris, Ky., his former home, where the interment will be held. Mr Letton was well known in the city, a prominent Elk and a salesman for the Rose Realty Company.

Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta GA, Dec 5 1908

[s/o Stoddard Forrest Letton s/o John Wesley Letton s/o John "Jackie" Letton s/o Michael Montgomery Litton and Mary Willett]

Lutton. -- 181 East 103d St., Jan. 22. David Lutton. Funeral to-day, 1:30 P.M.

The New York Times, Jan 24 1909

DEATH CLOSE LEBANON: Gilmer Monk, near 30 years of age [b. Apr 1879 Lebanon VA], died Saturday [Feb 25 1909] a few miles north east of Lebanon. The deceased was a victim of consumption and had been ill for some time. Gilmer was a son of Fayett Monk and was a quiet citizen.

Lebanon News, Lebanon VA, Feb 26 1909

[Charles Gilmer Monk s/o Lafayette McMullen Monk and Rebecca Jane Litton d/o James Fullen Litton s/o John Whitley Litton Sr s/o Soloman Caleb Litton s/o John Richard Litton Sr and Sarah Jane Wilcoxen]

Martha Ellen Malone was born in Adair County, Ky., Oct. 4th, 1826, and died of pneumonia and heart failure at the family residence in Chariton, Iowa, March 26, 1909. She moved with her parents to Morgan County, Ill., at the age of thirteen years. There she met Benjamin Litton to whom she was married Feb. 17th, 1842. This marriage was unbroken for 67 years. The husband survives her in his 89th year.

In 1848 they moved to Jefferson County. Residing there a few years they moved to Marion County. They moved to Lucas County in 1856 and settled on a farm near Belinda. About nine years ago they came to Chariton where they have since resided.

To this union were born eleven children as follows: Sara Elizabeth, Leticia Ann, and Mary Jane, James W., Emily A., Margaret, Iowa, Benj. F., Arminta, Josephine, Lillie M., five of whom together with the husband survive her to mourn their loss. She also leaves nineteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.

In her youth she confessed the Savior and united with the Christian Church. She was always faithful to her Christian obligations and was a member of the Christian Church in Chariton at her death.

A short service was held at the family residence in Chariton on Sunday, March 28th, at about 7:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. C.E. Wells, Pastor of the Christian Church. The main service was held at the Christian Church at Belinda, conducted by Joseph McKenzie, Minister of the church, and interment took place at the Columbia Cemetery.

The family of the deceased desire to express their sincere thanks to their neighbors and friends for the kindly assistance they have rendered in this trying time of bereavement.

Chariton Leader, Chariton IA, Apr 1 1909

[Benjamin Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Old Resident Passed Away

Pioneer Resident of the Township Dies at His Home Monday Morning

Mark Smith, one of the oldest residents of this place died Monday [Oct 11 1909] morning after an illness dating back into February. He was born in Hancock, Ind., March 13, 1831.

The funeral took place Wednesday and was largely attended. The remains were interred in Lambert [Lambirth] cemetery.

In 1819 [sic Mar 5 1857] he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel White. Ten children were born to them who are: Mrs. Ella Tilford, Salem; Mrs Emma Cheesum [Chezum), Stockport; Mrs. Josephine Garretson, Beaver, Nebraska, Mrs. Arminta Lawrence, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Lucy Watkins of Lockridge; Mrs. Martha Litton of Glasgow; Antha Smith of Glasgow; Frank Smith of Stockport and Charles and George Smith of Lockridge.

Mr. Smith and family have resided near Lockridge for many years and a large circle of friends will deeply sympathize with the surviving relatives.

Fairfield Daily Ledger, Fairfield IA, Oct 15 1909, pg 1 [Marcus Kilbourne "Mark" Smith, Martha Smith, Thomas Litton, Burton Litton]

Mrs. Cillisa [Celatha] Jane Simmons, one of the oldest residents of Jefferson County and one of the pioneer settlers, died at her home near Four Corners this morning after a week's illness with measles. Mrs. Simmons was born in Illinois Sept. 21, 1831 and when a young girl moved to Jefferson County where she spent the remainder of her life. At the age of 16 she was married to Riley Simmons, who died about 12 years ago. Mrs. Simmons is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mattie Litton, Winterset; Mrs. Mary Peterson, Kansas; Mrs. Etta Nelson, Albia; Charles of Maxberg; Mrs. Lela Lindy, Frank and Sam, all of California; Mrs. Lulu Hopkins of Penna.; Mrs. Alice Bancroft, Kansas and Mrs. Della Voorhies of Four Corners. Besides her children, Mrs. Simmons is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lusetta Webb of Mt. Ayr.

Lockridge Herald, Lockridge IA, Mar 25 1910 pg 8, col. 3

[Martha Simmons, John Litton, Cager Litton, Burton Litton]

Lutton. -- Aug. 5, William Lutton. Refer to Frank E. Campbell. The Funeral Church, 241 West 23d St.

The New York Times, Aug 7 1910

[Ida} Myrtle Rollstin Litton was born in Madison County, May 3, 1878 and died in Winterset, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1911 aged 33 years, 3 months and 18 days.

She was married to Harlan Litton on July 6, 1898, to this union three children were born, the first born dying in infancy, two are left, Loraine and Robert.

She was converted and joined the Baptist church at the age of 14. She has remained faithful to her Lord and His church ever since.

Her death came early in life, and she leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, the two children, her father and mother, three sisters and one brother living in Colorado, who could not be present.

Sister Litton lived all her life in Madison county, except about six months when she and her husband went to Colorado, trying to recover her health, but seeing it was no use they returned to Madison county last June. Since then she has been a patient sufferer and while she wanted to live for her husband and children's sake, she resigned herself to the will of the Heavenly Father. Often during her illness, she cried to the Lord for help and exclaimed "Yes, He is with me right now" and stated she "did not fear death as it only seemed like stepping out of the room into Heaven." The last day of her life, while lifting her up, she exclaimed "Take me into your own, Lord, I am ready to do anything you want me to do." Surely "How precious in thy sight is the death of thy saints, oh Lord".

The writer called to see her often and found her trusting in Jesus.

The funeral services were held at her home on East Green street on Thursday, Aug. 24, 1911, conducted by Revs. Stewart and Wilburn, and her body was laid away in the hope of resurrection in the Winterset cemetery.

May our Heavenly Father sustain and comfort the kind husband and father and mother, brother and sisters "Be ye also ready, for at such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh".

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Sep 7 1911

[Harlan C Litton s/o John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Her Burns Proved Fatal

Sad Death of Mrs. Martha Wilson Whiteside at Nashville

A sad death of recent date was that of Mrs. Martha Wilson Whiteside, wife of Edwin Whiteside of this county. She was fatally burned at the home of her father, Judge S. F. Wilson in Nashville on Thursday evening, Dec. 22. She had gone into the bathroom and while attempting to light the gas heater her bath robe caught fire and before the flames were extinguished she was so seriously burned that death resulted the following evening at 9:30 o'clock. Her younger sister, Miss Mayme Wilson, made a heroic effort to save her and was herself painfully burned about the hands and arms. The burial occurred at the Gallatin Cemetery on Christmas Day at 2 o'clock p. m. The death of Mrs. Whiteside came as a shock to the many friends of herself and her husband in this section.

Source unknown, Sumner Co TN, published Jan 5 1911

[Samuel Wilson, Mary Litton]

Burton Litton, a pioneer resident of Round Prairie, died at his home New Year's Day after a long illness. He was 76 years of age and had lived in the county since boyhood. He was the father of 13 children, 10 living. Interment Lambert cemetery Friday.

Lockridge Herald, Lockridge IA, Jan 10 1913

[Melinda Cox, John Litton, Caleb Litton]

Gen. Charles A. Lutton, at one time commander of the Knights of Pythias of New York State, died on Sunday [Oct 19 1913] in Tucson, Aris. Mr. Lutton was prmoinent in business in Amsterdam, N.Y., where he lived. He was 53 years old and went to Arizona for the benefit of his health a few weeks ago.

The New York Times, Oct 21 1913

Porter Rollstin was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, March 22, 1831, and came to Madison county in the spring of 1857. He was married to Nancy J. Shields, July 1, 1858, who survives him.

To this union were born ten children, four of whom died in infancy, the remaining six grew to manhood and womanhood in Madison county. One daughter, Mrs. June Ella Martin, died in 1904 and Mrs. Myrtle Litton died in 1911. The four children now living are: Mrs. Captola Holmes of Omaha, Nebr., Sherman Rollstin of Longmont, Colo., Mrs. Ella Woodward and Mrs. Belle Martin both of Madison county. Also fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Mr. Rollstin has lived in Madison county continuously since 1857, with the exception of three years, from 1862 to 1865, spent in the Civil War. He enlisted in the 39th Iowa Inf. Volunteers, Co., A., and discharged his duties as a soldier with high honors. He was a member of the G.A.R. post. He joined the Baptist church in 1858 and has been a christian worker ever since. He was a good husband and kind father.

He died instantly at his home in Winterset, Dec. 20, 1913. Age 82 years, 8 months, 28 days.

The funeral was held at the residence on East Jefferson street, on Monday at two p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. R. Moon, assisted by the G.A.R. and Rev. W.G. Hohanshelt of the M. E. church. Interment was in the Rock City cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Dec 24 1913

[Myrtle Litton is Ida Myrtle Rollstin wife of Harlan C Litton s/o John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Another home left in gloom, more hearts left to grieve and weep over the lose of sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. It was when the death angel came and severed the brittle cords of life which for 83 years have been developing more and more into that perfect life. Dollie Ann Litten (nee Coffey) was born in Ellisville, Monroe county, Ind., Jan. 25, 1831, and married to W. K. Litten Aug. 16, 1849, who preceded her to that world beyond in 1900. To this union were born nine children, seven survive. They are Victoria Best, Randlett, Okla., David A. Coffey, Maitland, MO., Jane Richardson, near Ravenwood, MO., Henry Litten, Woodard, Okla., Allie Linthacum, Ravenwood, MO., Temple C. Temple, Joel H. Litten. Besides these she leaves forty-nine grandchildren and forty-five great grandchildren.

She was converted and joined the Baptist church early in girl-hood, to which she was ever a faithful and consistent member.

Being among the early settlers to Missouri her experiences were not all pleasant. They came to the state in 1858.

Though her illness was of a short duration and her suffering intense, she was rational up until almost the very last. Her life has been a constant blessing to the world and especially to those whom she came in direct contact with.

She was a true friend, a faithful wife and a devoted and self-sacrificing mother. Before taking her departure she called her loved ones to her bedside, gave them the assurance that all was well with her and asked them not to grieve after her. Our loss is Heaven's gain and her delight.

After loving hearts and kind hands had bestowed the last acts of kindness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Phil Richardson, her remains were removed to the Monroe church, where very appropriate services were conducted by Rev. G. T. Andrews of Worth, MO., then her body was laid to rest in that cemtery to await the time when Christ shall come for his own at the resurrection of the just.

Milton Coffey of Alanthus is a brother and Catharine Lyman a sister.

The Stanberry Herald, Stanberry MO, Oct 8 1914

[William Kingston Litten s/o Joel (Litton) Litten s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Mrs. Mary Ursula Manahan, whose funeral was held Sunday from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Litz, on Dorsey street, was aged 67 years 2 months and 19 days. The following children survive. Two sons, Joseph, of Ohio, and Reuben, of Clearfield, and 5 daughters, Mrs. George Pelton, of Altoona; Mrs. Victor Coudriet of Sandy Ridge; Mrs. Daniel Litten, Mrs. Ray Litz and Mrs. Lillian Graffius, all of Clearfield. Her sisters are Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Richardson.

Clearfield Progress, Clearfield PA, Nov 19 1914

[Mary Fox, Ephraim Manahan]

[b. Sep 1857 d. Nov 12 1914]

Mrs. M. L. Litten Dies at Anaheim

Deputy Constable M. H. Litten on Thursday, Oct. 12th, received the sad news that his mother, Mrs. M. L. Litten, had passed away that morning at the family home in Anaheim, Cal. He left on the evening train to attend the funeral which was held Friday from the Anaheim Methodist Church. The news was a shock to Mr. Litten, as he had no previous hint of his mother's illness. She suffered a fall some time ago, and as she was 77 years of age last July, it is presumed that the effect of the fall carried her off very suddenly.

Mrs. Litten's name before her marriage was Martha J. Wilson. She was born in Davis County, Indiana, and she and her husband moved to California about 15 years ago, settling at Anaheim. Besides her husband, she leaves the following children: Oliver Litten, Lompoc, Cal; I. E. Litten, Orange, Cal.; A. A. Litten, Wasco, Cal.; Mrs. Ed Brown, Wasco, Cal.; Mrs. John Reed, Central City, Neb.; Mrs George Getsinger, Central City, Neb.; Mrs. George Perry, Cedar Rapids, Neb., and M. H. Litten of Patterson.

unknown newspaper, Oct 14 1916, pg 1

[Martha Jane Wilson b. 20 Jul 1840 IN, m. Michael L Litton 27 Nov 1856 in Daviess Co IN. Michael b. abt 1837 IN, father b. IN, mother b. VA, in 1910 Anaheim, Orange Co CA census. Oliver P Litten b. 06 Feb 1871 IN, d. 10 Nov 1940 Santa Barbara Co CA]

Kellogg -- Suddenly, Dec. 31, at Lakewood, N.J., Leo Stout Kellogg, beloved husband of Pearl Letton Kellogg, in his 36th year [b. 19 Jul 1881 New Brunswick NJ]. Funeral services at the residence of his father, Luther Laflin Kellogg, 133 West 70th St., New York City, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 9 A.M.

New York Times, Jan 1 1917, Page 9

[Pearl d/o Archibald K Letton s/o Reuben Pike Letton s/o Brice Ruben Letton s/o Michael Montgomery Litton and Mary Willett]

Burton Cyrus Litton

B. C. Litton, former resident of Monroe Township, this county, died at his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 28th after a long and painful illness. Mr. Litton, who was an uncle of Harlan Litton of Des Moines, lived in this county for many years and about 15 years ago moved to Oklahoma to make his home with relatives.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Feb 19 1918

[s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Amanda Carolina (Litten) Chambers was born February 29, 1838, and died September 10, 1918, aged 80 years, 6 months, 11 days. On October the 24th, 1861 she was married to Jasper B. Chambers. To this union were born three children, Maston, Ora and the elder son dying in infancy. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Litten and was one of three children of whom Rhoda and Betsy preceded her in death. Four brothers, Jackson, Jacob, James and Thomas and three sisters, Susanna, Mary and Sarah survive her. She is also survived by six grand-children and one great grand-child. For more then nine months she has suffered from heart trouble and dropsy, bearing her illness patiently. She was kind and loved by all her friends. Although she had never confessed Christ we believe God has taken her into his fold for she had spoken so many times of "The main thing is to be ready."

Owen County Journal News, Oct 3 1918

[d/o Jacob F Litten s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr s/o Thomas (Litton) Litten II s/o Thomas (Litton) Lutton s/o Michael Lutton II and Hannah Wilsone]

Susanna McHenry [nee Litten] was born Aug. 12, 1831, in Owen county, Indiana, near her present home. She died March 16, 1919, having lived 87 years 7 months and 4 days.

Her death was caused by influenza.

She was married to A. J. McHenry Oct. 17, 1861. To them were born eight children--the boys were Howard, J. W., J. B., Charles E. and Albert McHenry. The girls were Matilda F., Nolie M., and Dolly. Two boys and two girls and the father preceded her to the tomb.

She united with the Church of Christ when about 33 years of age and at what was known as the Litton school house. She obeyed the Gospel by confessing the name of the Lord Jesus as the son of God and her savior; and was buried by baptism into Christ and arose to walk in newness of life and continued to live a christian till her death. Her home was visited by many pioneer preachers, she being mindful of their burdens and was willing to contribute to their needs.

She was a devoted companion and a loving mother, ever mindful of her home and the needs and comfort of her family. She was well respected by her neighbors and regarded much by all her associates.

She leaves those left of her family besides near relatives and many friends to mourn their sad loss.

At last death came and her spirit has gone to God to wait till the resurrection and judgment day, then to receive her final reward. May the Lord bless her and receive her spirit kindly, that she may receive a home of peace and forever.

Her body was laid to its last resting place in Chambers Hill cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by R. R. Mannan.

Owen County Democrat, Spencer IN, Apr 10 1919

[Susannah A Litten d/o Jacob F Litten s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Clara Fay Litton, the little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Litton, died at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma, April 3, 1919.

Fay was a kind little child. She was a great favorite by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. She leaves to mourn her loss, father, mother, one sister, one brother, and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon and interment in the [missing] cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Apr 16 1919

[Clarence Litton s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Many Sumner County friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Litton Wilson, wife of Judge S. F. [Samuel Franklin] Wilson of the Court of Appeals, Davidson County, who died at a Nashville infirmary at 11:45 o'clock Saturday night, May 29th. Mrs. Wilson had been seriously ill for several weeks and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Wilson was reared near Lebanon, Tenn., and in early girlhood united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of which she remained a faithful member until her death. In 1880 she was married to Judge Wilson, a former prominent Sumner Countian. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons and two daughters, Miss Mary Whitson and Mrs. Gloster, also one sister, Mrs. E. R. Pennebaker. Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 o'clock Monday afternoon with burial at the Old City Cemetery.

unknown newspaper, Sunner Co TN, Jun 3 1920

[Census: 1900 Gallatin, Sumner Co TN, Mary b. Jun 1858 TX, husband Samuel F Wilson b. Apr 1845 TN]

Lutton -- Suddenly, at Ridgewook, N.J., on Wednesday, Nov. 24, William, the beloved husband of Agatha Lutton (nee Miller). Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 9 A.M., from 202 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City; thence to St. Paul's R. C. Church, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the happy repose of his soul.

The New York Times, Nov 26 1920

[William Lutton, Agatha Miller]

Lutton -- Henrietta, on Saturday, July 23, 1921; beloved sister of Georgina, Edward and Harry Lutton; age 44 years. Funeral services at her late residence, 70 New York Av., Monday evening, July 25, at 8 o'clock. Interment Tuesday, July 26, at 2 o'clock, Greenwood Cemetery.

The New York Times, Jul 26 1921

[Henrietta Lutton, Georgina Lutton, Edward Lutton]

Harold Lyton Skinner died Oct. 2, 1921 [Galesburg IL] as a result of a car accident and injuries incurred in such committed suicide. Doctor examination revealed it hurt his heart and brain and would be an invaled to soon.

Galva News, Galva IL, Oct 27 1921

[b. Dec 18 1901 Altona IL s/o Bessie Edith Litton d/o Isaac (Litton) Litten s/o John Litten s/o Valentine Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Louisa (Horner) Litton, daughter of David Horner, deceased, was born April 30, 1845, and died December 6, 1922, age 77 years, 7 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to Abraham Litton, July 3, 1864, and to this union 13 children were born, of whom 9 survive her: William and B. F. Litton, of Gay, Mrs. Everette Phillips of Reedy, Roane County, Mrs. B. F. Cox of Hereford, Mrs. James E. Evans of Thirteen, Mrs. P. C. Greenleaf, Irving, Clinton and Levi Litton, of Charleston.

Aunt Louisa was converted early in life and joined the M. P. Church. Some time after the death of her husband she united with the U. B. Church at Gay. Her highest aspirations were to walk in the paths of truth and right as were evidenced by her many friends who had learned of her Christian influence and good deeds. After funeral services conducted by Rev. Payne of Spencer, the body was quietly laid to rest beside her husband in the family cemetery. The deceased leaves 9 children, 2 sisters and a host of friends to mourn the loss of a loved one.

Mountaineer, Jan 12 1923

[wife of Abraham Moses Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Ira Lawrence Litton was born near Gay, Jackson County, October 12, 1886, and died at his home on Mill Creek, two miles below Ripley, April 7, 1923, age 36 years, 6 months and 23 days. Deceased had an attack of flu followed by a congested lung when erysipelas of the face developed which resulted in his death. He was a son of Daniel [David] and Luverna Litton, both parents and a half-sister having preceded him to the great beyond.

He was united in marriage with Miss Leora Staats, daughter of Squire and Rebecca Staats, April 7, 1907, they having been married just sixteen years when he was called home. To this union four children were born, as follows: Fally, Flavy, Myrtle and Flao, all of whom are still living. Deceased leaves behind to mourn their loss, one brother, Lawson Litton, of Hurricane, W.Va., one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Ingram, of Charleston, and a half-sister, Mrs. Effie Beckett, of Harrisburg, Ohio, besides a host of friends and other relatives.

He was converted and joined the Methodist Protestant Church at Elk Fork, January 15, 1915, and was a member of the same church at the time of his death. He was a kind, loving husband and father, a good citizen and was loved and respected by all who knew him, he was square in all his dealings and always tried to do what was right. He was laid to rest Monday evening, April 9, in the family cemetery [Fairplain Cem, Fairplain WV], Rev. B.M. Hite officiating.

Source unknown, published May 4 1923

[Ira Litton, David Litton, Luverna Thomas]

Mrs. Sarah Litton To Be Buried At Lambert Sunday

Special to The Democrat

Fairfield, Iowa, May 5.--Mrs. Sarah E. Litton, aged 86 years, one of the pioneer residents of Jefferson county passed away Thursday morning at her home three miles east of Glasgow after an illness of only a few days. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church near Glasgow and the interment will take place in the Lambert cemetery.

Mrs. Litton was the widow of Burton Litton and for many years the family had made their home on a farm near Glasgow. Mr. Litton and two sons, Charles and James have preceded her in death. She is survived by the following children: Eliza Litton, John, Edward, Thomas, Mrs. Mollie Church and Mrs. Linnie McElwee, all of near Glasgow. McClelland Litton of Ottumwa and Mrs. Lizzie Wilson who resides in Oklahoma.

Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport IA, May 6 1923

[Sarah Lowen, Burton Litton, Melinda Cox, John Litton, Lydia Valentine]

Judge Samuel Franklin Wilson died Knoxville, June 14, aged 78. Born Sumner Co, Tenn, April 8, 1845. Confederate veteran. Represented Sumner Co. in state legislature in 1877 and state senate, 1879; served as special judge of the Supreme Court, 1882-1884. A member of the state Court of Chancery Appeals. Grade in law, Cumberland University, Lebanon, 1869. Married Mary L. Bostick, 1880 and had five children. Burial in Nashville.

The Jackson Sun, Jackson TN, Jun 14 1923

[Samuel Wilson, Mary Litton]

[buried Gallatin Cem, Jun 16 1923, Newby Funeral Home Records]

Mrs. John H. Acheson

Emily Calista, daugher of Charles and Henrietta Thompson, was born in Hancock County, Ill., June 27, 1841. She was married to John H. Acheson on Oct. 28, 1875 and came at once to Madison county, where they made their home till the death of her husband, Sept. 25, 1903. To this union were born five daughters; Mrs. Anna Guild of Mason City; Mrs. Ella Moore of Brandon; Mrs. Addie Litton of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Elizabeth Hall of Grantsburg, Wis. and Mrs. Myrtle Gelty [Getty] of Fairmont, Minn. She is survived by 14 grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Ella Burgner of Carthage, Ill., and Mrs. Lena Richards of Ferris, Ill., and a brother, N. M. Thompson, also survive. She united with the Baptist church in her youth and has been a faithful member since, and at the time of her death was a member of the Frst [First] Baptist church of Mason City. Since the death of her husband she has divided her time among her chidren [children]. A little over a year ago, while at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guild, she suffered a partial stroke of paralysis from which she never fully recovered, although she was able to be up a greater part of the time. About three weeks ago, she became worse, gradually falling until she passed to the Great Beyond Nov. 23, 1923 at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 23 days. During her illness, although at times her suffering was intense, it was borne with patience and her thoughts were all for others. Her daughters were all with her the last two weeks of her life. There was a short service at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guild, near Mason City, and the body was brought to Winterset. Rev. A. W. Tandy of the Baptist church of Mason city accompanied the relatives to Winterset, where he conducted the funeral service in the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Stanley A. Gillet. Interment was made in the Winterset cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Nov 29 1923

[Mrs. Addie Litton is Ada May Acheson the wife of Walter W Litton, s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

West, Parrish, and Pedigo Funeral Home
Spencer and Gosport, Owen County, Indiana
Book I 28 Feb 1921-4 Feb 1925

Name of Deceased: James Wesley Allen
Total No: 349
Yearly No: 33
Page: 242
Date: 7/7//24
What Race: American
Where born: Indiana
Wife/Widow/Son/Daug:
Order Given By: wife and son
Charge to: Mrs. Sarah Jane [Litten] Allen
How Secured:
Address: Gosport Ind RR
Date of Funeral: 7/8/24
Place of Death: Monroe County
Residence: Monroe County
Funeral Services at: Chambersville 2pm
Cause of Death:
Date of Death: 7/6/24
Occupation: Farmer
Religion:
Marital Status: married
Date of Birth: 20 Sept 1855
Age: 68 years, 9 months, 16 days
Name of father: Emmanuel Allen
His birthplace: North Carolina
Name of mother: Susan Shook
Her birthplace: North Carolina
Internment at: Chambersville Cemetery

[Sarah Jane Litten d/o Jacob F Litten s/o Elijah Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Death of Oliver Duff

Oliver Duff died Sunday afternoon [Jul 20 1924] at his home in Des Moines, at the age of 62 [b. Dec 1861] years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. Z. Allen from the Winterset United Presbyterian church Wednesday morning, and burial was made in the McDonald cemetery He is survived by his wife, four brothers: John of Des Moines, J. M. of Earlham and David and A. R. of Winterset; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Lytton and Mrs. J. M. Guye of Winterset.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Jul 24 1924

[brother of Martha Jane Duff wife of Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Mrs. James Bertholf [Nellie Litton], a former resident of Lincoln township, died [Sep 7 1924 Creston IA, b. Mar 31 1874 Madison Co IA] at her home in Creston on Sunday, after an extended illness. Mrs. Bertholf was a daughter of Mrs. M. J. Litton of Winterset. After her marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Bertholf resided in the Ord Neighborhood, moving from there to Creston.

She leaves besides the husband, three sons, the mother, three sisters: Mrs. Chas Wicks of Pitzer, Mrs. Lenora Crandall of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Jennie Husted of Osceola; and one brother, Harlan Litton of California. Funeral service were held Tuesday afternoon at the Ellis Bertholf home and burial made in the Clark Cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Sep 11 1924

[d/o John William Litton, s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

MRS. I. LITTON, 90 DIES AT HER HOME EAST OF WOODHULL

Mrs. Mahala Litton, 90, the mother of Mrs. Bessie E. Skinner of 522 East Losey Street, Galesburg, died at her home six miles east of Woodhull about 12:20 o'clock this morning [Jun 26 1925]. She had been in falling health for six years, and was bedfast the last four years.

Widow of Isaac Litton, whose death occurred June 26, 1925, they had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversery April 16, 1923.

Mrs. Litton was the daughter of Henry and Mary Mullen, and was born in Fulton County, Pennsalvania Dec.31,1845. The family moved to Yates City, in Knox County, Illinois, when she was 10 years old. For the last 63 years she had been a resident of Weller Township, Henry County, and for 40 years had been a member of the Ontario Christian church. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Skinner of Galesburg: three sons Grant, Charles and Ray Litton of Woodhull: 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death.

The funeral will he held in Galva Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Johnson funeral chapel. Interment will be in the Galva Cemetery.

Galva News, Galva IL, Aug 15 1936

[Isaac (Litton) Litten s/o John Litten s/o Valentine Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton s/o Caleb (Letton) Litton Jr and Mary Jane Wilcoxen]

U.F. [Uriah Franklin] Hatcher was born November 12, 1871, and departed this life October 14, 1926, aged 54 years 11 months and two days. He was united in marriage to Rebecca A. Litton in 1885 and to this union was born nine children, namely, W.W. Hatcher, O.C. Hatcher, Mary Broadbent, Virgie Boohite, Gay Fogle, Myrtle Anderson, Ruby Hatcher, Mary Hatcher, and Georgia Hatcher, all of East Liverpool, Ohio. He is also survived by his father and mother, two brothers, E.T. Hatcher and Joseph C. Hatcher, of Kenna, and one sister, Mrs. Louisa Williams, of Belgrove, and many other relatives and a host of friends. He was converted in early youth and lived a devoted Christian life until the end and expressed himself to his people and friends that he was crossing the river to rest under the shade of the tree. The funeral service was conducted October 15th at Hickory Grove M.E. Church at 3 p.m. by Rev. O.O. Maddox, and the body was laid to rest in the Hickory Grove cemetery.

Source unknown

[Uriah Hatcher, Rebecca Litton]

Contributor: Joyce Mertens

LIBERTYVILLE YOUTHS KILLED IN CAR CRASH.

John Young, 16, and Donald Hughell, 15, Dead; Hit by Freight Train.

Special to the Democrat

Fairfield, Ia., May 23. -- John Young, age 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Young, and Donald Hughell, age 15, son of Mrs. Winnie Hughell, both of Libertyville, six miles southwest of Fairfield, were killed a 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, when their car was struck by an eastbound fast Rock Island freight just west of the Libertyville depot. James Wonfrey, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Winfrey three miles west of Libertyville, who was with them is in Jefferson county hospital with his chest crushed. He is not expected to recover. The accident occured on a clear stretch of road where view of tracks for nearly a mile is unobstructed. The boys were speeding along and did not see the train untill it was upon them. Then they attempted to stop the car, stalling it directly in the path of the train. As the train struck the car, the three jumped.

Funeral services for Hughell and Young will be held Tuesday afternoon in Libertyville. No inquest will be held, according to Coroner W. T. Webb.

Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport IA, May 23 1927

[Mary Young, Guy Litton, Elijah Billingsley, Burton Litton]

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(Abstract)

John Arthur, son of Elizabeth and Hubert Young, born June 28, 1911, near Salem, Iowa, and moved to Libertyville with his parents when five years of age; died May 22, 1927....

Leaves mother and father, sisters: Mrs. Harold Young of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Mrs. Alvin Kinney, Salem, Ia.; Mrs. Guy Litton, Salem, Ia.; Mrs. John Vandenburg, Hillsboro, Ia.; Mrs. Earl Kenyon, Woodward, Ia.; Mrs. Steven Coleman, West Point, Ia., and Miss Laura Young at home; brothers: Andrew Young, Lockridge, Ia., Walter and Floyd at home, an aged grandmother, aunts and uncles....

Fairfield Ledger, Fairfield IA, May 27 1927, pg. 8, Col. 2

Benjamin Franklin Teeter was born Mar. 18, 1853 in Pennsylvania, coming to Iowa with his parents at the age of six years. Passed away Jan. 30, 1928, aged 74 years 10 months 12 days. Reared in the neighborhood of Salina, Iowa, and lived the remainder of his life in Henry and Jefferson Counties with the exception of two years in Missouri. Married Mrs. Anna Johnson Dec. 9, 1886. Four children: Chester R. Teeter of Ottumwa; Corless and Clifford of Fairfield, and Mrs. Earl Litton near Glasgow, Iowa. There is one step-daughter, Mrs. W. B. Abraham of Los Angeles, Calif. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Noah of Glendale and Elliott of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Lizzie Trump of Libertyville. Aged companion left to mourn. Burial at Glasgow.

Weekly Ledger-Journal, Fairfield IA, Feb 2 1928, pg 8, col. 6

[Benjamin Teeter, Mollie Teeter, Earl Litton, James Litton, Burton Litton]

Miss Rosie Litten, aged sixty years, died at the home of Glen Schooley on Grove street (Odon) last Saturday morning following an illness of one week.

Death resulted from double pneumonia which developed several days ago. Miss Litten had been in failing health for about five months.

She was born in Owen county and was past sixty years of age, and was the daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Chambers) Litten. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist church of Greene county and also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving brothers and sisters are Homer Litten of Odon, Alonzo Litten of Bloomington, Walter Litten of Terre Haute and Carrie Bonham of Jasonville.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. Ernest Roberts in charge.

Odon Journal, Odon IN, Jan 25 1929, pg 1

[Rosa Ann Litten b. Nov 18 1869 Owen Co IN d. Jan 19 1929 Odon IN, d/o Jacob Sherrill Litten and Rebecca E Chambers]

Miss Gladys Simmons Dies

Miss Gladys Simmons, who had been an invalid for many years, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Simmons, Sunday afternoon about 3 o’clock. Miss Simmons was 39 years of age, having been born near Afton, December 24, 1891. It is stated that she had suffered much since she was a young child.

She is survived by her parents, her sister, Mrs. Grace Pinckney, of Macksburg, and her brother, Clark Simmons, of Winterset. She also leaves an aunt, Mrs. J. W. Litton, of Winterset, and some nieces and nephews.

The Rev. W. O. Porter, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, conducted the funeral service Tuesday afternoon, February 11, at the Ramsey-Richards funeral home at 2 o’clock, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Feb 13 1930 pg 1

[Niece of Martha J "Mattie" Simmons the wife of John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

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Gladys Simmons

Gladys, the youngest daughter of Charles L. and Blanche Frazier Simmons, was born near Afton, December 24, 1891, and died at 3 p. m., Sunday, February 9, 1930. She was a loving, dependent child, who bravely endured lifelong suffering. She liked to sing, “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” She often said that when the Lord wanted her He would come and get her.

Besides her parents, her sister, Mrs. Grace Pinckney, of Macksburg, and her brother, Clark Simmons , of Winterset; her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Litton, of Winterset, and her nephews and nieces, and other relatives and many friends await the reunion in heaven.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, date unknown

Mrs. Martha J. Litton, one of the older residents of Winterset, died at her home in the southeast part of Winterset, Sunday, March 30th [1930], at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Litton had been in poor health for several months.

She was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, July 16, 1849. On December 10, 1867, she was married to John W. Litton, who preceded her in death March 18, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Litton were the parents of eight children, four of whom have preceded the mother in death. Those surviving her are: Mrs. C. H. Wicks, of Earlham; H. C. Litton of Glendora, California; Mrs. W. F. Crandall, of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Jennie Husted, of Osceola. She also leaves a brother and sister, residing in Iowa, and a brother and sister, who make their home in California.

Mrs. Litton was a member of the Methodist church and Sunday school, and for many years had belonged to the Women's Relief Corps and the W.C.T.U. Mrs. Litton lived most of her life in and near Winterset, and was always deeply interested in all of the civic affairs.

The Rev. A. P. Keast, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the funeral services at the church, Tuesday, April 1, at 2:30 o'clock, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, date unknown

[Martha J Simmons, wife of John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Death of Mrs. James Guye

Mrs. James Guye, who had been in poor health for some time, died at her home in Jefferson township, Saturday, November 8th, at the age of 67 years. Mrs. Guye, who was formerly Margaret Ellen Duff, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Duff, pioneer settlers of Jefferson township. She spent her entire life in Jefferson township.

Her marriage to James Madison Guye took place in March, 1893, and they were the parents of two sons, Clyde Victor and Harold William. Mr. Guye died seven months preceding his wife.

In addition to her two sons, Mrs. Guye is survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha Lytton, of Winterset, and four brothers, Albert, David, John and James.

The Rev. W. C. Porter conducted the funeral services at the home, Monday afternoon, November 10th, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.

More details of her life may be found in the mortuary column.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Nov 13 1930, pg 1

[sister of Martha Jane Duff wife of Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

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MARGARET DUFF GUYE

Margaret Ellen Duff was born in Jefferston township, Madison County, Iowa, on March 10, 1863. She died at her home in the same township, November 8, 1930, aged 67 years.

She was the daughter of James Arthur and Elza McDonald Duff, who were pioneer emigrants from Ohio. It is told of the father that he came afoot over unbridged streams, eight miles to Winterset, to worship the first Sabbath in the prairie home. Raised in such a God fearing home, Margaret Ellen early vowed her devotion to her Savior in the old North Branch United Presbyterian church, March 29, 1879.

In March 1893, she was married to James Madison Guye. God blessed them with two sons, Clyde Victor and Harold William, who tenderly cared for their parents. The husband departed this life March 23, 1930. Mrs. Duff, after but seven months of widowhood, died in faith, confidently expecting to be taken into the presence of her Redeemer's glory.

She was of a family of nine children. Three of them preceded her in death: William, who died in Ohio; Mrs. Catherine Etter, who died in 1881, and Oliver, who made his home in Des Moines till 1924. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha Lytton, of Winterset, and four brothers, Albert, David, John and James. The brothers tenderly bore her dust to its rest.

She was a quiet, lovable woman, markedly devoted to her home and family. Her going leaves a vacancy in the heart of her folks and friends, that none save the Lord, himself can fill.

The funeral services were held at the home in Jefferson township, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. C. Porter. Burial was made at the Winterset cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Nov 13 1930

DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA LYTTON

Mrs. Martha Lytton died Tuesday afternoon, August 30th after eight weeks illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Allgeyer. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at Tidrick's funeral home. Burial will be in the McDonald cemetery, northeast of Winterset.

Mrs. Lytton was seventy-two years old January 23d. She was born [Jan 22 1860] and raised in Madison county, the daughter of Arthur and Eliza Duff. Her husband, Douglas Lytton preceded her in death twenty-five years ago. She leaves two children, her daughter, Mrs. Allgeyer and a son Arthur of Des Moines. Four brothers also survive, John of DeSoto, Jim of Des Moines, Dave and A. R. Duff of Winterset.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Sep 1 1932

[Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

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MORTUARY

MARTHA DUFF LITTON

Martha Jane Duff, the daughter of Arthur and Eliza McDonald Duff, was born January 22, 1860 in Union township. Her parents were early Madison County emigrants from Ohio and she grew to womanhood amid the rugged environment of the time. Her home was Godly and she gave her heart to Jesus from childhood uniting with the old North Branch U. P. church on March 22, 1879. On March 22, 1883 she was united in marriage to Douglas A. Litton. Two children were born to them: Arthur J. Litton of Truro, and Mrs. Jessie Allgeyer of Winterset. With the exception of a short time spent in Nebraska, she spent the whole of her life in Madison county. Her death occurred the morning of August 30, 1932. She was seventy-two years old.

Besides her children she is outlived by four brothers: Albert Duff of Winterset; John of DeSoto; James of Des Moines and David of Winterset. A brother Oliver and two sisters, Mrs. Katharine Etter and Mrs. Margaret Guye have preceded her in death.

Mrs. Litton was of wonderfully sweet and refined Christian character.

The funeral was held at the Tidrick Funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. conducted by her pastor the Reverend W. C. Porter, assisted by the Reverend Dr. R. C. Cully pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial was made in the McDonald cemetery in Jefferson township.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Sep 8 1932

Mrs. Carrie A. Smith [nee Litten] died Wednesday noon [Oct 4 1933] at her home, 127 Randolph avenue, aged 62 years [b. May 13 1871]. She was a member of the Church of the Brethern.

She is survived by her husband, William H. Smith, and the following: Sons, Ermel G. and Joseph P., this city; Robert L., Sabillasville, and James F.., Downsville; daughters, Mrs. Carl Boncord, Mrs. Paul Marks and Mrs. John Stottlemyre, all of Hagerstown; brothers, Charles Litten, Williamsport; Preston Litten, Quicksburg, Va,; Clyde Litten, New Market, Va., and Thommas Litten, near Downsville; sisters, Mrs. Ella Clinich, New Market, Va., and Mrs. Emma Higgs, Baltimore.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, services at te Kraias Mortuary Chapel at 2:30 o'clock b Rev. A. B. Miller. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

The body may be viewed at the late home until Saturday morning.

Daily Mail, Hagerstown MD, Oct 5 1933

[d/o John Preston Litten s/o Abraham Able (Litten) Litton and Catherine "Polly" Weaver]

Swan Molberg 85 Passes on at home.

Services to be held Friday at Johnson Chapel.

Funeral Services for Swan Molberg, 85, who passed away at his home, at 516 Southwest 4th Avenue, Wed. morning, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Johnson Chapel. Rev, O. Phillip Johnson, Pastor of the Lutheran Church will be in charge.

Mr. Molberg passed away about 8 o'clock Wed. morning, following a 4 day illness, when he became ill over the weekend, it was the 1st time during his 85 years that it had been necessary to call a physician, members of the family revealed today.

SKETHCH OF LIFE

Swan Molberg was born in Sweden August 7th, 1848 coming to America when a young man of about 25 years. He first located in Alpha community, and then about 3 years came to the Galva vicinity.

Nearly 50 years ago he was united in marriage with Mrs. Molberg, Swanson, and for a period of about 35 years they resided on a farm 5 miles west of Galva, retiring 15 or 16 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Molberg moved to Galva where they have since made their home.

Surviving are his wife and three children, Henry Molberg of Oneida, Mrs. John Looney of Galva, and Fred Molberg of Altona: two step children Albert Swanson of Excelsor Min., and Mrs. Minnie Jensen of Salt Lake City, a brother Charles Molberg, and a sister Mrs. Charles Anderson passed away serveral years ago. Mr. Molberg was the last of the family to pass away.

Galva News, Galva IL, Jan 18 1934

[father of Henry Malcom Molberg who m. Leota Glen Skinner a d/o William Gray Skinner and Bessie Edith Litton d/o Isaac (Litton) Litten s/o John Litten s/o Valentine Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Once Connected With Health Service in New Jersy

Special to The New York Times

Chicago, March 30 -- Harry P. Letton, son of a former Nebraska Supreme Court Justice, who was once connected with the Health Service in Rhode Island and New Jersey, died today in Chacago. He had come here two weeks ago for treatment of a heart ailment.

Mr. Letton, 47 years old, was a samitary engineer for Providence, R. I., in 1911, and was connected with the New Jersey Board of Health until 1913 and then with the United States Public Health Service until 1919, when he moved to Lincoln, Neb.

The New York Times, Mar 31 1934

Funeral services for Mrs. Wade Litton of near Sardis were held Monday, December 24, at the Sardis cemetery with Rev. E. J. Phares officiating.

Mrs. Litton was 74 years old and was born in Sabine parish. She was a member of the Sardis Baptist church for 50 years.

The deceased is survived by three sons, W. A. Litton, being the only one able to attend the funeral, and two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Holt of Warren, Texas and Mrs. W. A. Davis of Converse.

Sabine Index, Many LA, Dec 28 1934

[Matilda Lout b. Aug 30 1859 Noble LA d. Dec 23 1934 Sabine Parish LA]

Taylorville, June 17 -- Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Long [Armelda Isabella Litton], 66, who died in her home Friday [Jun 14 1935] afternoon were conducted in the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 by Rev. L. G. Huff, assisted by Rev. J. R. Hastings, pastor of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Long was born in Lebanon, VA, June 11, 1863, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Litton. She was married to George W. Stevens who died in 1888 and in 1890 she was married to Albert R. Long, who survives. She came to Taylorsville about 43 years ago but moved to Tacoma Wash. 17 years ago, returning to Taylorville about three years ago. She was a member of the Christian church and the Royal Neighbors lodge. She leaves her husband and the following children: Mrs. Frank Dougherty, Mrs. Daniel Hendricks and Forrest Long, of this city and Mrs. Thomas Bottore of Brooklyn NY. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother. They are: Mrs. Judith Litton, Taylorville; Mrs. Nancy Pyle and Mrs. James Shumaker, Lebanon VA and Wilson Litton, Tacoma Wash.

Decatur Herald, Decatur IL, Jun 17 1929

[George Washington Litton s/o Solomon Caleb Litton Jr and Judith Anne Shoemaker]

Funeral services for Mrs. F.C. McElwee were held from Round Prairie Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon, October 22, where a host of friends gathered to say a last farewell to one so much loved.

Mrs. Rachel Wormhoudt spoke words of comfort from I Samuel 20:3. Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Cornick sang, "Someday He'll Make it Plain to Me," "Bury Me Near the Old Home" and "No Night There." Mrs. Lloyd Blucher accompanied them at the piano. The pall bearers were Emil Hass, Chester Elliott, Axel Anderson, Emery Crane, Lewis Heckenberg and Paul Helterbran.

Malinda Belle Litton McElwee was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, October 8, 1872, at the Litton homestead just north of the Round Prairie Baptist church. Linnie, as she was known to everyone, was the eleventh child of Burton and Sarah (Lowen) Litton being of a family of thirteen children.

On February 16, 1898, she and Fred C. McElwee were united in marriage and to this union were born two sons and two daughters who are: Mrs. Mildred Charbonneau of Ottawa, Ill.; Mrs. Marie Barton, Everett and Thomas, who with the husband and twelve grandchildren, feel keenly the loss of their faithful and devoted loved one.

Not only was she a devoted mother to her own children, but she bestowed that affection and care upon her nephew, Gregg Litton and her niece, Anna Litton Barton, who were left motherless when quite young.

For more than forty-four years she was a member of the Round Prairie church and gave cheerfully and unstintingly of her time and labors to the church in that quiet, unassuming way that was characteristic of the life, being organist of the church for many years.

Of her brothers and sisters the following survive: Mrs. Mary Church and Mrs. Lizzie Wilson; Elijah, Edward and Thomas Litton. The deceased are: Charles, James, John and McClellan Litton besides three who died in infancy.

There are also a great many nieces and nephews besides a large circle of friends all of whom will miss her sadly.

Her spirit left the body Sunday morning, October 20, 1935, at 12:45 in the home where practically all of her married life had been spent.

Lockridge Times, Lockridge IA, Oct 31 1935

[Malinda Litton, Sarah Lowen, Burton Litton]

Lytton, John Jackson, died at his home in Finney, near Honaker on May 19. He was 90 years of age. Mr. Lytton was a life-time resident of Russell County, a warden in the Anglican Catholic Church of Abingdon. He was a farmer and a merchant in the Honaker area. He was the proprietor of Lyttons Cash Grocery in Finney. Mr. Lytton was a descendant of Captain Soloman Litton Sr. an early trapper and settler in the county. He was preceded in death by a wife Sarah Ann Garrett, daughter of Marten Garrett and Elizabeth Taylor of the Corner section. Also two brothers, Zachary Taylor Litton of Lebanon and Aaron Litton of the Corner, sisters Jose C. Monk, Rebecca Monk Statzer and Eunice Gilbert all of the Corner section. Survivors enclude two brothers Soloman Scott Litton and Vince Crockett Litton also of the Corner section, and ten children. Will Litton and Zack Litton of Coeburn. Va., Walter Litton of Pound, Va., Charles Litton of the home, Arthur Litton of Tucson, Arizona, Aker Litton, Miami Florida, James Myles Litton, of Bluefield, W. Va., Margaret Cook and Kate Cooledge of Cleveland, Va., and Minnie Turner of Coeburn, Va. Many nephews and nieces.

Arrangements made by Honaker Funeral Home. Pall-bearers, Aker Litton, Zack Litton, Charles Litton, Will Litton, Arthur Litton, William Garrett. Last rites by Fr. Emilo Cottral at the home, A wake to follow. Burial in the Litton Cemetery.

The Honaker Herald, Russell Co VA, May 20 1937

[John Lytton]

Contributor: Caroline DeBiasi

JOE W. ALLGEYER DIED LAST WEEK

Widely-Known Local Stock Buyer Succumbs in Des Moines

Joe W. Allgeyer, one of Madison county's most widely-known and most popular residents, died at the Veteran's hospital in Des Moines last Thursday [Feb 10 1938], of quinzy and complications. He had entered the hospital for treatment on the preceding Sunday. Although he had been in poor health for several years, the seriousness of his ailment was not generally known and his death came as a shock to the community.

Through his work as a livestock buyer, he had formed a wide circle of acquaintanceship throughout Madison county. He was 44 years of age.

Joe Allgeyer was born on a farm in Douglas township, west of Winterset, on March 9, 1893, the son of Charles and Ellen Allgeyer. He received his schooling in that neighborhood, and for many years operated a farm there, gradually working into the field of livestock buying.

During the World war, he enlisted in the army and served overseas with the American Expeditionary forces. After his return from the war he was married in 1919, to Miss Jesse Lytton of Winterset. Most of their married life was spent in Winterset.

Mr. Allgeyer was a life-long member of the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Winterset.

In addition to his widow, he leaves a twin brother, Lloyd Allgeyer, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wilhelm and Mrs. James Monaghan, all of Winterset.

Funeral services were held Saturday from St. Joseph's church in charge of the pastor, the Rev. William Hahessy. Burial was made in the McDonald cemetery west of Winterset.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Feb 16 1938

[Jesse Lytton is Jessie B (Lytton) Litton d/o Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

JNO. S. BARGER, 77, FORMER MUSKOGEE SHERIFF, SUCCUMBS

Defeated "Uncle Bud" Ledbetter for Nomination; Re-elected in 1914

Partner Killed in Texas

Widely Known Muskogeean Came to City for Visit in 1902; Became Resident

Jno. S. Barger, 77, former Muskogee county sheriff and a resident of this city for the past 36 years, died at 6:45 o'clock yesterday evening at his home, 416 Okmulgee avenue. Barger had been in ill health for several months.

Barger was born in the state of Mississippi, in 1860, and moved with members of his family to the state of Illinois in 1866, when he was 6 years old. Two years later, the Barger family removed to Lexington, Tenn., where Barger lived until he was a young man.

Came to City in 1902

Later, he moved to Hillsboro, Texas where he was employed in the cotton buying business. In the spring of 1902, he came to Muskogee to visit his mother and brother, both of whom lived here and who were ill. He liked the town so well that he remained.

Barger was employed by the Spaulding Mercantile Co. as manager of its gin, then located on the site of the old M. O. and G. railroad station, and later was employed by the Patterson Mercantile Co. In 1914, he was elected sheriff of Muskogee county, defeating the late J. F. "Uncle Bud" Ledbetter, pioneer Oklahoma peace officer who died recently, in the democratic primary, and defeating W. S. Harsha, the republican nominee in the general election by a vote of 2336 to 2199.

In 1916, he was renominated for a second term, and in the general election defeated a republican, F. J. Bays, by a vote of 3323 to 2165.

In 1918, Barger sought a third term as sheriff, but was defeated by Sheriff Jim Robbins, who served two terms, retired and was succeded by Ledbetter.

Employed as Speed Officer

After his defeat for a third term as sheriff, Barger was employed by the county commissioners as "speed officer" to curb the then-growing autombile menace and was given a county patrol car to cruise country roads and highways and force respect for traffic laws.

Since 1928, he had been employed as bailiff by Judge Enlo V. Vernor, who has been on the county or district bench all of that time. It was in connection with his duties as county speed officer that Barger lived through one of his most harrowing experiences as a peace officer - that of watching while desperadoes shot a fellow officer to death. Barger himself was chained to a tree.

On May 19, 1924, the county's "speed patrol" car was stolen from the Koehler garage by Dave and Bill Lawrence, young Muskogee desperadoes who lived with their mother in Muskogee.

Bill Lawrence had just finished serving a sentence in the state penitentiary at McAllister for robbery of a freight car at Ft. Gibson, and the pair was wanted for auto theft in Durant, Okmulgee, Bristow, Ardmore, and Henryetta and was suspected of several robberies in Muskogee.

Youths Caught in El Paso

After several unsuccessful attempts to catch them here, Sheriff Ledbetter was notified on June 24, 1924, that the pair had been apprehended at El Paso, Texas on the Mexican border, and sent Barger and Deputy sheriff Joe Morgan after them.

Morgan and Barger left Muskogee on the Katy train on Friday the 13th.

After taking charge of the prisoners, Barger and Morgan started back with them in the county's car. Barger was driving and Morgan was in the rear seat with Dave and Bill Lawrence.

Barger said that he did not know how the boys got Morgan's gun, but he heard a shot, looked around and found himself peering in the barrel of a revolver held in Dave Lawrence's hand.

Morgan had slumped to the floor, shot through the head.

After shooting Morgan, the boys forced Barger to walk off the road into a woods, handcuffed him to a tree and escaped again in the county's car.

Barger shouted until he attracted attention of a ranch worker, who refused to aid him until officers arrived and rescued him. He then went to Ft. Worth, where he organized a posse of Tarrant county officers and took up the trail. Sheriff Ledbetter took several Muskogee county officers to Texas to join the hunt, but the Lawrence boys later were seen near Council Hill, in Muskogee County.

Sheriff Recalled Events

Barger returned to Muskogee the next day with Morgan's body.

Barger was handcuffed to the tree for three hours - from 7 a.m. until 10 o'clock. It was 11 o'clock when he reached Fort Worth.

He said the Lawrence boys taunted him, telling him they had informed him he would never bring them back, rifled his pockets of money, tobacco and other belongings, and then shackled him.

Sheriff Barger told this story:

"We left Sanderson, Texas Sunday afternoon where the two prisoners had been given over to us by the officers of that place. The Lawrence boys were not known to be hardboiled. Joe and I had known them since they were knee-high to a duck. We never imagined for a minute there would be any trouble on that long trip home. We were making the trip in the car the boys had stolen, and in which they were headed for Mexico.

"I didn't realize what had happened when I heard the report of the pistol until I har Bill Lawrence tell me to "Put 'em up." I put up my hands. Morgan had slumped down in his seat. Blood was flowing from his head. He never moved a muscle. He was dead. The car, going at a rate of at least 20 miles an hour, crashed into a fence. It righted itself and mowed down fence posts for 30 or 40 yards, then it stopped."

Lifts Body from Auto

"Bill Lawrence handed his gun to his brother. He forced me to help lift Joe's body to the seat. A car sped by just as this thing was done. Fearing my own life would be taken, I made no outcry. Babe Lawrence had the gun pointed at me. He took my pistol from the front seat pocket of the car. After he had shifted Morgan's body to the back seat, Bill Lawrence took the wheel. I was forced to the back seat to watch Joe's body.

"The younger Lawrence boy climbed into the front seat with his brother and held the gun on me. He got out after he had driven about a quarter of a mile, and opened a gate to a ranch. Driving in, Bill Lawrence ran quickly to a thicket. He had gone about 200 yards when he stopped. The boys forced me to get out. They made me put my hands around a tree, and placed handcuffs on my wrists. Then they unloaded Joe's body about eight feet from me, jumped into the car, turned around and sped toward Fort Worth."

Bill Lawrence later was hanged in Arizona and Dave, "Babe" Lawrence is serving a life term in Texas for Morgan's death. Barger and G. H. Hettick, now a deputy county clerk, then civil deputy sheriff, were witnesses in both trials.

Barger and Mayor J. E. Wyand, accused by a grand jury for alleged failure to enforce liquor and gambling laws, were aquitted by a jury in 1917. They were procecuted by the late S. P. Freeling, then attorney general.

Funeral services are incomplete, but will be announced later by Guipel Funeral Home.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Laura M. Barger, five nephews, Dave, W.B. Bruce of Muskogee, Lytton of Topeka, Kan., Ralph of Oak Park, Ill., and Ray of Kansas City, MO., and five nieces, Mrs. Nina Ivy, Memphis, Mrs. Kate Haggard, Mrs. W. B. Harris, Mrs. B. T. Jeurgens, and Mrs. W. H. Gott, all of Muskogee.

Muskogee Daily Phoenix, OK, Apr 27 1938, pgs 1 & 4

[John Barger]

Another member faded from the ranks of Madison county's pioneer settlers on Tuesday of last week [May 11 1938] with the death of Mrs. George W. Grimes of near Peru. Mrs. Grimes succumbed after a few days' illness folowing a stroke of paralysis. She was 84 years of age.

Mrs. Grimes was the former Penelope Imes, daughter of William and Barbara Imes, and was born in Holmes county, Ohio, on October 7, 1853. When she was two years old the family came to this county and settled near St. Charles. For 82 years this county had been her home.

As a girl she united with the Christian church, and continued as a member throughout her life.

She was married, on January 10, 1871, to George W. Grimes. They were the parents of 12 children, 10 of whom survive their mother. They are: Six sons, George, Will, Henry and Arthur Grimes at home, and Jeff and Charley Grimes of Peru; and four daughters, Mrs. Emma Winslow of St. Charles, Mrs. Lulu Bertholf of Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. Elsie Lytton of Truro, and Mrs. Grace Haywood of Winterset. She also leaves two brothers: Jess and Henry Imes of St. Charles, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held last Friday from the family home, in charge of the Rev. J. H. Machian of the Peru Methodist church. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, May 11 1938

[Elsie Belle Grimes wife of Arthur James Litton s/o Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

TOM LITTON PASSES AWAY.

Pioneer farmer lived on same homestead entire life. Thomas Litton, 64, pioneer Jefferson County farmer, passed away Friday evening [Apr 7 1939] at his old home four miles south of Lockridge. He was born Jan. 14, 1875 at the old Litton homestead where he lived his entire life. Married Martha A. Smith Oct. 25, 1899. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Howard A. Huff of Lockridge; two brothers, E. B. Litton and Ed Litton, both of Salem, and by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Church of Salem and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson of Lockridge. Interment will be in Glasgow cemetery.

Fairfield Ledger, Fairfield IA, Apr 8 1939, pg 8, col. 8

[s/o Burton Litton Jr s/o Burton H Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

MRS. CHURCH, 81 GLASGOW, PASSES AWAY.

Born Aug. 29, 1857 in Jefferson County. Her husband, Z. M. Church, passed away 46 years ago. Mrs. Church [Mary Ann "Mollie" Litton d. Apr 15 1939 Glasgow IA] was the oldest child of a family of 13. A brother, Thomas Litton, died Apr. 7, 1939. Interment will be in the Lambert cemetery.

Fairfield Ledger, Fairfield IA, Apr 15 1939, pg 1, col. 4

[d/o Burton Litton Jr s/o Burton H Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

MRS S MOLBERG 90 LAID TO REST

PASSES SATURDAY AT SON'S HOME IN ALTONA

Funeral services for Mrs. Swan Molberg 90, former resident of Galva and community, who died Saturday night [May 27 1939] at the home of her son, Henry Molberg, in Altona were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Johnsons chapel in Galva in charge of Rev. Nels E. Bengtson, pastor of Galva Lutheran Church.

Service of song consisted of two duets, "Rock of Ages" and "Lord, I Am Coming Home" by Mrs. Edith Bonta and Mrs. Maud Lindahl, with Mrs. Vera Bowman Anderson as accompanist. William Harris, Guy Bonta and J.L. Lovgren. Interment was in Galva cemetery.

Mrs. Molberg died about 10 o'clock Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Molberg after being bedfast for a period of 7 weeks. She had enjoyed good health prior to her final illness.

WAS BORN IN SWEEDEN

Carolina Molberg was born February 2, 1849 in Sweeden, where she spent her early girlhood, coming to America with her parents and three sisters when she was 16 years old. A brother had come to this country earlier and the family followed, planning to join him, but upon reaching Andover learned that he enlisted in the Civil War and lost his life. After spending a short time at Andover the family moved to Bishop Hill, where the parents are now buried.

Mrs. Molberg was twice married, first to Charles Swanson to which union five children were born, the husband and four children preceeded her in death, while one daughter Minnie Jensen, of Salt Lake City survived. More than 50 years ago she was united in marriage with Swan Molberg, and to this union three children were born, Mrs. John Looney, of Galva, passing away Oct. 31, 1938, while two sons Henry and Fred survive.

Mr. and Mrs. Molberg spent about 30 years on a farm five and a half miles southwest of Galva retiring about 20 years ago when they moved to Galva. Mr. Molberg passed away here Jan. 17, 1934 at the age of 85, since which time Mrs. Molberg has lived with her sons.

Three children survive. Surving are the daughter, Mrs. Minnie Jensen of Salt Lake City, two sons Henry Molberg of Altona, and Fred Molberg of Henderson in addition to ten grandchildren and three great-children. She was precided in death by two grandchildren.

Mrs. Molberg was a member of the Lutheran Church for some time.

Galva News, Galva IL, no date

[son Henry Malcom Molberg m. Leota Glen Skinner a d/o William Gray Skinner and Bessie Edith Litton d/o Isaac (Litton) Litten s/o John Litten s/o Valentine Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Arthur Ingram, 61, former Roane County resident, died at his home in Charleston at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning [Jan 1940]. Death resulted from a sudden heart attack.

Funeral rites will be held from the Central Methodist Church at Charleston at 1:30 this afternoon with Rev. Myron S. Collins and Rev. W. M. Castle in charge. The body will be brought to Spencer where Rev. P. D. Fisher will conduct short rites at the Spencer Cemetery. The Bartlett Mortuary of Charleston will be in charge of interment.

Mr. Ingram was born [Apr 25 1879] in Roane County, a son of the late Hugh and Emily Jane Board Ingram. He has resided at Charleston for more than 25 years where he has been engaged in the building contracting business.

Surviving are his widow, Myrtle Litton Ingram; three brothers, C. H. Ingram and John Ingram of Spencer, and W. T. Ingram of Baltimore: and three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Kelly and Mrs. Florence Radabaugh, both of Spencer, and Mrs. Alma Johnston of Akron.

The Times-Record, Spencer WV, Jan 1940

[Myrtle Litton d/o David Litton s/o Abraham Moses Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr and Agnes Marie Dempsey]

MRS. ANNIE B. GUILD DIES

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Annie B. Guild, former Madison county resident, at her home near Mason City Thursday, June 20th. Mrs. Guild, the former Annie B. Acheson, was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Acheson, and was born July 23, 1876, in Madison county. Her early life was spent in this county, and she attended the rural schools and later taught here. She also attended school in Indianola, where she met her husband, E. W. Guild.

She is survived by her husband, and their three children, Mrs. Jessie Hill of Wellsburg, Mrs. Margaret Cooksie of Glendale, Cal., and Ralph Guild at home. She also leaves four sisters, Elizabeth Acheson, Mrs. Ella Moore of Mason City, Mrs. Ada Lytton and Mrs. Myrtle Getty.

Funeral and burial services were in Mason City.

The last time Mrs. Guild was in Winterset was two years ago when she came here to attend the reunion of the former pupils of the Yale, Washington and Grant schools.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Jul 3 1940

[Anna Bell Acheson, sister of Ada (Addie) May Acheson the wife of Walter W Litton s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Litten funeral set Saturday afternoon.

Ernest Litten, 36 year old Butler township, Darke Co., O. farmer, died at 3:45 a. m. Wednesday at his farm home, one mile east of Savona, from the effects of a heart attack which medical attendants state was induced by influenza. Litten was stricken ill with the flu one week ago.

He leaves a wife, Bertha; one brother, Lawrence, of Arcanum rural route, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Morret, of Christiansburg, O.

Funeral services are to be held at the Savona U. B. church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Robert Parsons will officiate. Burial will be in Mote cemetery.

Union City Times-Gazette, Union City IN, Jan 24 1941

[Lawrence Litten, Pearl Litten]

Funeral services for the infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Denvil Randolph were held at Mt. Olive Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Frank Hutton in charge and burial was in the church cemetery. The twin daughters, named Arvillis Marie and Dixie Lee, were born Tuesday night and lived only a few hours.

Jackson Herald, Ripley WV, Mar 28 1941 [Orvie Randolph, Carolina Litton, John Randolph]

[Denvil is Orvie (Orvice) Denvil (Denzel) Randolph b. 01 Aug 1897 Gay WV, s/o Carolina (Caroline) Jane Litton b. 13 Apr 1861 and John Wesley Randolph b. 01 Mar 1865 Roane Co WV]

HARLAN LITTON DIES

Mrs. Charles Wicks received word Saturday of the death of her brother, Harlan Litton, of Glendora, Cal. Mr. Litton who was 65 years of age, suffered a stroke May 31st and died five hours afterwards.

Mr. Litton was well known here. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Litton, and was born [Oct 24 1875] and raised in Monroe township. He owned and operated a garage here for a number of years. He was married to Miss Myrtle Ralston [Rollstin], and they were the parents of two children, Lorraine and Robert. Mrs. Litton died in 1911 and Robert was killed in an accident when he was 7 years of age.

Twenty-five years ago he went to Des Moines and then later to California where he had since resided. He had remarried and is survived by his wife, and a daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Winterer of Santa Anita, Cal. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Wicks of Winterset, Mrs. Jennie Husted of Osceola, and Mrs. Lenora Crandall of Portland, Oregon.

Funeral and burial services for Mr. Litton were held in Glendora Tuesday afternoon, June 3rd.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Jun 4 1941

[s/o John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

J. M. DUFF DIED AT ADEL ON TUESDAY

Member of Pioneer Family in Jefferson Township Succumbs

J. M. Duff [James M Duff], former Madison County resident, died in Adel Tuesday evening, Nov. 4th after an extended illness. Mr. Duff who was 70 years of age was the youngest and last surviving member of the Arthur Duff family, pioneer residents of this county. Mr. Duff left Madison County about fifteen years ago.

Brief services for J. M. Duff will be held at the United Brethren church near North Branch, Thursday, Nov. 6th at 10 a.m. and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Duff had never married, and his brothers and sisters have preceded him in death. He is survived by four nephews and a niece, all of Winterset, Arthur Lytton, Clyde and Harold Guye, Thornton Duff and Mrs. Leslie Jackson.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Nov 5 1941

[brother of Martha Jane Duff the wife of Douglas Arnold Litton s/o s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

Funeral services for Albert Jenkins Litton, 83 years old, were held at Gay Sunday with Rev. Boyd Scott in charge and burial was in the Litton cemetery. The Vail mortuary had charge of arrangements. Mr. Litton, a farmer, was a native of the community, and had spent his life there. His wife, the former Mary Pringle, preceded him in death.

Jackson Herald, Ripley WV, Oct 30 1942

[Albert Litton, John Litton, Martha Tolley]

[s/o John David Litton b. 13 Mar 1837 Botetourt Co VA and Martha L Tolley b. Oxt 1841 VA]

[Mary J (Litten) Penner]

Penner -- Mrs. Mary J. (Litten), aged 81 [b. Oct 1861 Big Pool MD], widow of John H. Penner, died at her home in Ridgeley, W. Va., Monday, March 8th. The body will remain at Stein's Chapel where friends and relatives will be received and Funeral Services held Wednesday 2 P. M. Rev. O. L. Greynolds will officiate. Internment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Stein's Funeral Service.

Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland MD, Mar 9 1943

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Mrs. Mary J. Penner Rites

Services for Mrs. Mary J. (Litten) Penner, 81, widdow of John H. Penner, Ridgeley W. Va., who died Monday, were conducted this afternoon at the Stein funeral Home by the REv. G. L. Greynolds, pastor of Calvary Methodist Church. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were William T. Howser, Raymond Keech, Joseph A. Ruppenkamp, Clarence L. Jenkins, Jesse E. and John D. Rankin.

publication unknown, Mar 10 1943

[d/o James Litton s/o Caleb P Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

William Charles Litton -- was born January 26, 1870, and departed this life on August 29, 1943, being 73 years, 7 months and 3 days old at the time of his death. He was a member of one of the well known families of Oneida and Scott County and had spent practically all of his life in this community. He was married when a young man to Miss Nancy Ann Terry to which union were born seven children, one son, Hurstle, dying in his youth.

He is survived by his widow; three sons, Oscar, Claude and Herman Litton, all of Stearns, KY.; Three daughters. Mrs Harry Coffee of Oneida, TN.; Mrs Tom Vahle of Stearns, Ky.; and Mrs John Phipps of Barthell, Ky.; three sisters, two brothers, and a large number of grandchildren and other relatives. More than 50 years ago he joined the Bethlehem Baptist church of Oneida and was a faithful member until his death, and in his passing it can be truly said that the family loses a kind and loving husband, father an grand-father; the community a true friend, and the church one of its most active, loyal and conscientious members.

Source unknown

[William Litton, Elizabeth Chitwood, Cornelius Litton, James Litton, Anna Foster]

Clarence Litton, a native of Monroe township, died at his home near Shawnee, Okla., on Dec. 20, it was learned here this week.

Mr. Litton was a son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Litton, and was born [Aug 26 1874] and reared in Monroe township, moving from there to Oklahoma, where he had since resided.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Litton; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Brown and Mrs. W. H. Brown; and one son, Burton C. Litton, all of Shawnee.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Jan 5 1944

[s/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

HECKENBERG RITES AT ROUND PRAIRIE.

Charles J. Heckenberg, son of Henry and Sophia Heckenberg, was born in Des Moines county, Ia., Oct 4, 1881, and departed this life on Jan. 12, 1945, at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 8 days. He was an invalid for 8 months and cirtically ill the last three months. He and his wife went to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Allender, at West Liberty, where they spent several happy weeks together.

Charles Heckenberg was united in marriage to Miss Lena Litton on Feb. 21, 1906. To this union were born three children, a son, Bethel Van, who preceded him in death, Mrs. Raymond Allender, West Liberty, and Mrs. Elton Martin, Stockport.

Mr. Heckenberg spent 45 years of his life as a farmer in Round Prairie township, Jefferson county, but at the age of 59 years, his health broke, then he and his wife moved to Salem.

He was converted several years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss, a faithful wife, two daughters, and two grandchildren, also a host of other relatives and friends. Two sisters and one brother remain: Mrs. Anna Mills, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Ollena Kanine, Salem and Lou Heckenberg, Lockridge. Two brothers preceded him in death.

The funeral service was held at the Round Prairie Baptist church at 2 p.m. January 14, 1945, and was conducted by Mrs. Bessie F. Collins of Salem. Interment was in Lamberth cemetery. The songs, "The Old Rugged Cross," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Does Jesus Care?" were sung by Mrs. Marie Barton and Mrs. Mary Thomson accompanied by Mrs. Edna Church. The pallbearers were Hanmer Bailey, John Standley, Carl Watson, Jay Wilson and Guy Litton.

Mount Pleasant News, Mt. Pleasant IA, Jan 20 1945 [John Litton, Burton Litton]

Peru -- (Special) -- George Grimes a life-long resident of the Peru community, was found dead in bed at his home northeast of town last Thursday morning [Mar 28 1946]. He had been in ill health for some time.

Mr. Grimes was 70 years of age. He was the son of G. W. and Penelope Grimes, born Oct. 6, 1875 near Peru.

He is survived by five brothers, William, Henry, Jeff, Charles and Arthur Grimes, all of Peru; and three sisters, Mrs. Lula Bertholf of Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. George Haywood of Winterset, and Mrs. Elsie Lytton of Truro.

Funeral services were held from the Kale Funeral home in Truro Saturday, in charge of the Rev. Frederick Cooper, pastor of the Truro Christian church. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Apr 3 1946

[Elsie Belle Grimes wife of Arthur James Litton s/o Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton s/o James B Litton Sr and Sarah Osborne]

Head Fracture Is Fatal To Jacki Srout

Little Jackie Srout, nearly 15 months old, was fatally injured this afternoon in an unusual car accident at the home of his mother and stepfather.

The little boy suffered a head fracture, was rushed to a doctor's office and then taken to the Memorial hospital where he died about an hour after the accident.

The fatal injury was suffered about one o'clock this afternoon. Jack Hodson, the boy's stepfather and driver of the car said he did not know how the accident occured. He had got into the car to move it a few feet in front of the Hodson residence on the Grove Park drive across from the A. H. Michener residence in southwest Mt. Pleasant.

Saw Boy Near Porch

Hodson said he noticed the boy near the porch, some 15 feet from where the car, a late model Pontiac coach, was standing when Hodson got in to move it. The car was headed west on the north side of the street. He drove it forward a few feet, got out and went around the car and saw the little fellow lying not far from the right front corner of the car. Hodson believed that the booy ran into the side of the car, but of this he could not be certain.

Hodson and the boy's mother, Mrs. Jack Srout, the former Beverly Litton, were married at Kahoka, Mo., Monday.

The boy's father was killed over Germany late June, 1944. Jackie Srout was born in January, 1945.

Besides the mother and step-father, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Litton, of Mt. Pleasant and Mr. and Mre. Joe Srout of Fairfield survive. Mrs. Hodson and Jackie had been residing with her parents much of the time since Srout's death.

Mount Pleasant News, Mt. Pleasant IA, Apr 3 1946

[s/o Beverly Jean Litton d/o Paul T Litton s/o Elijah Billingsley Litton s/o Burton Litton Jr s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Funeral services for Benjamin N. Litton, 67 [b. Sep 2 1880], of Gay, will be held there at 2 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon and the Gay IOOF Lodge will have charge. He died on Monday [Dec 8 1947]. Surviving are the widow, Ollie Staats Litton; five children, Delmer of Charleston, Grover and Cleve of Gay, Velma of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Verta Whited of Parkersburg; and three brothers, William Litton of Gay, and Clint and Levi, both of Charlston; three sisters, Mrs. Leora Cox of Evans, Mrs. Malinda Phillips of Liverpool and Mrs. Josephine Greenleaf of Charleston.

Jackson Herald, Ripley WV, Dec 12 1947

[s/o Abraham Moses Litton s/o David (Kuper David) Litton s/o Korrin Michael Litton Sr s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr s/o Caleb Polleckfield Litton Sr and Grace Hartley Burton]

-----

Benjamin N. Litton, son of Abraham and Louisa V. (Harner) Litton was born Sept. 2, 1880 at Gay, departed this life Dec. 8, 1947. On June 28, 1908 he was unied in marriage to Ola Staats daughter of Clay B. and Ellen B. (Pringle) Staats, who survives. To this union were born seven children, namely; Delmer Litton of Charleston, Mrs. Velma Clawson of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Vesta Whited of Parkersburg, and Grover and Clive Litton, at home. Two children died in infancy. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. His father and mother, three brothers and three half-brothers and one sister preceded him in death. The funeral was held at the Gay Church and the burial was in the Parsons Cemetery nearby.

Jackson Herald, Ripley WV, Dec 26 1947

Contributor: Joyce Mertens

Mrs. Roy Davis, of Otswalt community, died Tuesday afternoon [Jul 22 1947] at five o'clock at Davis hospital [Statesville NC], death following an extended illness.

Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of the Bunch Funeral Home, West Broad street, and interment will follow in the family plot in Oakwood cemetery. The service will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. William H. Hill of the Troutman Baptist church.

Mrs. Davis, who was Miss Bertha Lavinia Lytton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus W. Lytton, was born in Troutman on July 18, 1903. Surviving are her husband, Mr. Roy Davis, of Ostwalt; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus W. Lytton, of Troutman; six brothers and four sisters. They are Messrs. Lester, Pimkney, Marvin, Floyd, and Roy Lytton and Mrs. C. W. Curlee, all of the Troutman community; Mr. Woodrow Lytton, of Statesville; Mrs. Howard Rary, of Mooresville; and Mrs. W. W. Jolly, of Darlington, S.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Landmark, Statesville NC, Jul 24 1947

[d/o Rufus Wiley (Litten) Litton s/o John James Davis Litton s/o Andrew Jackson Litton s/o Hiram Litton s/o Isaac Litton s/o James B Litton and Sarah Osborne]

Santa Monica, Calif., July 3 (AP) -- Harold Willis Letton, retired attorney and international research counselor, died yesterday after n long illness at the age of 73 [b. Jan 1 1875 MO].

Mr. Letton was a former vice president of the Great Lakes Insurance Company, Chicago, and had been with the law firm of Winston, Strawn & Shaw there. He served also as United States manager of the National Insurance Company in Germany.

He held degrees from Yale and Harvard, and was named on two of Wslter Camp's Yale baseball teams. He was a member of the American Society of International Law, and the author of a treatise on family investment trusts.

New York Times, Jul 4 1948

[Mother is Mary Field b. abt 1844 IL]

Mrs. Walter V. Allen, Pioneer Granite Lady, Passes Away Friday
Funeral Services Held From Local Church Of Christ Monday

Mrs. Nancy Ann Litton Allen, wife of Walter V. Allen of Granite, passed away Friday afternoon, August 13th at the family home following a short illness. Mrs. Allen had been in poor health for several years, however was up Friday morning and did her work about the home, and helped her husband with the work in the Allen's store. She was born in Hickman County, Tennessee, January 11, 1886, and was 62 years seven months and two days at the time of her death.

Nancy Ann Litton was married to W. V. Allen in Hickman county, Tennessee on January 8, 1905 and the family moved to Greer county, Oklahoma in 1906. They have lived in and around Granite since that time. Mrs. Allen became a member of the Church of Christ at an early age and was a faithful member until the last few years, when falling health prevented her from taking an active part in church work. She was a loving wife and mother, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her passing five daughters and one son. They are: Mrs. J. B. Perry, Granite; Mrs. Lawrence Griffith, Mangum; Mrs. Luther French, Granite; Mrs. Leonard Pratt, Mangum; Mrs. Haskell Bilbrey, Texhoma, and Lester Allen, Bakersfield, California. Four brothers and two sisters also survive. They are: C.M. Litton, Granite; Henry Litton, Granite; Brown Litton, South Gate, California; Haskell Litton, Lancaster, California; Mrs. Robert Vaughan, South Gate, California and Mrs. Clyde Newman, Bell, California. Ten grandchildren are also among the survivors. All of the children and brothers and sisters were present for the last rites. Two sisters and three brothers and the mother and father precede Mrs. Allen in death.

Funeral rites were held at the local Church of Christ Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Bro. Mark McElhaney, Church of Christ minister from Oklahoma City, in charge. Interment was in the City Cemetery under the direction of the Irwin Funeral Home of Granite. Pall bearers were: Elmer Pickering, Hugh Vaughan, Arthur Bowman, Albert Sanders, J. C. Ford, Sr., and Tillman Terry. Out of town relatives here for the last rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Litton, Chickasha; Mr. and Mrs. James, Duncan; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mcgavock, Hobart; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pratt; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Sam Allenbaugh, and Spence Allen, all of Oklahoma City, and Mr. and Mrs. Walton French.

Granite Enterprise, Granite OK, Aug 18 1948

[Nancy Litton, Walter Valentine Allen]

Contributor: Caroline DeBiasi

Mrs. Jim Brock Dies

Mrs. Jim Brock, former Winterset resident, died Nov. 27th [1948] in Sand Point, Ida., according to word received here by a cousin, Mrs. Charles Wicks. Mrs. Brock who was the former Eva [Litton] Lytton, was 76 years of age. She and her family moved to Montana about 40 years ago. She is survived by a son, Guile Brock, with whom she made her home. Her husband, and a twin brother of Guile, have preceded her in death. Funeral and burial services were held in Idaho.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, date unknown

[Eva Litton d/o Burton Cyrus Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Stockport Farmer Dies After Heart Attack

Stockport, Ia., George S. Smith, well-known Stockport farmer, died suddenly Wednesday morning after he suffered a heart attack at his farm home three miles northeast of here.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Round Prairie Baptist church south of Lockridge. Burial will be at Lambirth cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born July 9, 1885 in Jefferson county, the son of Mark and Rachel White Smith. He was married April 15, 1908 to Myrtle Peterson in Jefferson county. Mr. Smith was an active farmer during his entire lifetime, farming in both Jefferson and Van Buren counties. He was a member of the Round Prairie Baptist church.

Survivors include his widow and the following children: Mrs. Edith Church, Lockridge; Mrs Rachel McSweeney, Delevan, Wisc; Howard E Smith, Stockport. One brother, Charles C. Smith, Fairfield; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Litton and Mrs. Iantha Metcalf, both of Lockridge, and five grandchildren also survive.

Mount Pleasant News, Mt. Pleasant IA, Sep 1 1949, pg 7

[Martha Smith, Thomas Litton, Burton Litton]

Hiegel. -- On Sunday, Dec. 4, 1949, Mary Lutton Hiegel, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mother of Mrs. Samuel Heuwirth and George, sister of Frederick and Harry Lutton, Mrs. Edna L. Johnston, Mrs. Damiel Rockwell. Relatives and friends, also members of Companion Foresters of America, East End Circle No. 539, of New York are invited to attend funeral, 398 Academy St., at Bergen Square, Jersey City, N.J., on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 10 A.M. Requiem Mass St. Aloysius Church, 11 A.M.

The New York Times, Dec 5 1949

Roselle, N.J., Dec. 12 -- Dr. William B. Lutton of 202 Chestnut Street, a practicing dentist here for twenty-eight years, died Saturday night [Dec 10 1949] at his home after a briev illness. His age was 67. He was a graduate of the Philadelphis Dental School.

Surviving are his widow, Ethyl W. Lutton; a son, William J. Lutton; a daughter, Miss Leona W. Lutton; a brother, and two sisters.

The New York Times, Dec 13 1949

Funeral services for Mrs. Suzanne Litton [is Susan Frances Shoemaker], 72 [b. Jan 14 1878], who died at 1:00 AM Monday [Mar 13 1950] in Lebanon General Hospital, will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Church in the Corner Settlement community. Rev. L.G. Herrington will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Mrs. Litton, wife of Vince Litton had suffered a lingering illness. The body has been removed from Finney-Easterly funeral home, Lebanon, to the residence in Corner Settlement.

She is also survived by the following children: McKinley, Marvin, Grady Litton, Mrs. Henry Buckles, Mrs. Melissa Stinson, Miss Lenora Litton, Mrs. Lee Gilbert, all of Lebanon; a brother, Lon Shoemaker, Pennsylvania; five sisters, Mrs. Joe Howard, Mrs. Charles Buckels, Mrs. Arthur Monk, Mrs. Joe Breeding and Miss Agnes Shoemaker, all of Lebanon, and Mrs. Elmer Mays, Trenton,Tenn.; 24 grandchildren and eight [great] grandchildren.

Kingsport News, Kingsport TN, Mar 14 1950

Contributor: Joyce Mertens

[wife of Vincent Crockett "Carl" Litton s/o James Fullen Litton s/o John Whitley Litton Sr s/o Soloman "Saul" Caleb Litton s/o John Richard (Letton) Litton Sr and Sarah Jane (Ann)(Anna) Wilcoxen]

Driver Questioned In Fatal Accident

Hoever, No Formal Charges Filed And Suspect Is Released

A Hancock Route Two man was questioned by State Police here yesterday in the highway death of Raymond F. Litten of Sleppy Creek, W. Va.

However, no formal charges were filed and the man was released.

Litten, who was 54, was killed by a truck that failed to stop in front of the Indian Spring store Monday night. A man who saw the accident got into his own car and sped after the truck to get its license number.

Yesterday the Hancock-area man, who admitted he was driving the truck in question, was taken into custody. But, according to State's Attorney Martin L. Ingram, the truck driver contended he did not drive by the spot where the man was killed.

State Trooper Richard Garvey is continuing the investigation.

Raymond Filmore Litten [b. Apr 17 1896 Cherry Run WV, d. Aug 21 1950 Indian Spring MD] was the son of the late George W. and Sarah (Cain) Litten, and resided in Sleppy Creek, W. Va. He was employed as a car repairman for the Western Maryland Railroad, this city.

A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, of Hagerstown, the IOOF of Hedgesville, W. Va., and the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Sleepy Creek.

He is survived by one brother, Harry E., of Cherry Run, W. Va., and one sister, Mrs. Margie Starliper, of Cherry Run.

The body was removed to the Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, from which it will be moved on Thursday morning to the home of his brother. Friends and relatives are requested to meet at the Litten home on Friday afternoon at 1:30 (EST). Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Sleepy Creek, with the Rev. Samuel McCullough officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Morning Herald, Hagerstown MD, Aug 23 1950

[s/o George W (Litten) Litton s/o James Litton s/o Caleb P Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

Juneau: Willie Egbert Feero, 67 [b. Aug 3 1883], of Skagway, former deputy U. S. marshal for many years, died here November 26 as a result of a stroke. He had resided in Alaska since 1897.

Daily Sitka Sentinel, Sitka AK, Dec 1 1950

[husband of Alta P Litton d/o Wilson P Litton s/o George Washington Litton s/o Solomon Caleb Litton Jr and Judith Anne Shoemaker]

Mrs. Rebecca Hatcher Mayes, widow of Milo Mayes, died today at 5 a.m. in the home of her niece, Mrs. Kenneth Dunn, near Cannon Mills following a long illness. She was 71.

Mrs. Mayes was born in Doddridge County, W. Va., and lived in East Liverpool 28 years. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. She leaves two sons, William Hatcher of Wellsville, and Omer C. Hatcher of Akron; six daughters, Mrs. Mary. F. Broadbent of Wellsville, Mrs. Ruby F. Nicholson of Cleveland, and Mrs. Virgie D. Bucheit, Mrs. Guy Baumgardner, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and Mrs. George VanWey of East Liverpool, and 30 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Rites will be held Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the Martin Funeral Home by Rev. A. Paul Tidball, superintendent of the Tri-State Gospel Mission. Burial will be in Columbiana County Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday afternoon and night at the funeral home.

East Liverpool Review, East Liverpool OH, Dec 1 1950 pg 21

[Rebecca Litton, Uriah Hatcher]

Contributor: Joyce Mertens

Duncan, Mrs. Jane (Terry) -- Born May 20, 1863, deceased this life May 18, 1950, age 78 years, 11 months and 29 days, she was married to Euell Duncan, he passed this life July 15, 1942. To this union were born 8 children, 5 sons and 3 daughters, one son and one daughter preceded them in death. Surviving 30 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, 3 brothers, W. A. Terry, J. M. Terry, A. C. Terry, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Ann Litton. She professed a hope in Christ, joined the Paint Rock Church and was baptized October 4, 1941. She lived a faithful Christian life until death. We feel our loss is her eternal gain in Heaven.

West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes, 1950, pg 20

[Jane Terry, Nancy Terry, William Litton, Cornelius Litton, Elizabeth Chitwood]

Charles H. Wicks, well known Madison county resident, and former Madison county supervisor, died at his home in Winterset Monday morning, Jan. 8th [1951] at the age of 79 years, after an extended illness. He suffered a stroke two years ago, and since then he had been in failing health, becoming more seriously ill ten days ago.

Mr. Wicks moved to this county with his parents when a boy, and since then this community had been his home. for many years, he was engaged in farming and stock raising.

The deceased, a son of Wallace and Elizabeth Wicks, was born Nov. 23, 1871, on a farm near Norwalk. When he was seven years of age, the family moved to Lincoln township in this county. Later they moved to the old home at Pitzer in Jackson township. He attended the rural schools in the county and later the Dexter Normal school at Dexter. He farmed with his father until he was married to Miss Retta Litton of Winterset, March 22, 1905. They located on a farm south of Pitzer and resided there until he became a member of the county board of supervisors. He was elected in 1926 for the 1928 term and served for two terms. For the past 20 years he had resided in Winterset but retained an active interest in his farms. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and also of the Eastern Star.

Mr. and Mrs. Wicks were the parents of two sons, Wallace Russell and Ralph Litton. He is survived by his wife and the sons, Russell of Iowa City and Dr. Ralph L. Wicks of Boone. He also leaves four grandsons, John and Robert of Iowa City, and Dennis and Douglas Wicks of Boone, and two sisters, Mrs. Jocie Haxton of Columbia, Mo., and Roxie Wicks of Earlham.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Jan 10 1951

[Retta Litton is Maryetta E "Retta" Litton d/o John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton and Lydia Valentine]

ARTHUR LITTON DIED HERE ON WEDNESDAY

Arthur Litton, long-time resident of Winterset and Madison county, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 17 at the Madison county Memorial hospital in Winterset. He was 66 years of age [b. Mar 31 1884 St. Paul NE] and had been in rapidly failing health in recent months.

Most of Mr. Litton's active life was spent in Truro. In recent years he had made his home in Winterset. He was a painter by trade.

Nearest surviving relatives are his three sons and a daughter, Wayne Litton of Atlantic, Harold and Dale Litton of Truro, and Mrs. Thelma Portot of Eureka, Calif.

Funeral arrangements had not been made as the Madisonian went to press.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Jan 17 1951

[s/o Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

Special to The New York Times

Chicago, July 26 -- Frederic Nelson Litten of suburban Lake Bluff, author and teacher, died to day of a heart attack in his home at the age of 66. He was the author of twenty-six novels, the latest of which was "Air Mission Red." Other books were "Code of the Champion" and Kingdon of Flying Men," translated into fifteen languages. Most of Mr. Litten's fiction was writen for boys. He was former assistant editor of American Boy Magazine. Besides his books, he wrote more than 600 short stories, novelettes and serials.

The New York Times, Jul 27 1951

Ashton Pioneer Matron Succumbs

(Special to The Post-Register)

Ashton, Aug. 29 -- Funeral services for Mary A. Litton, 79, Ashton, who died Saturday [Aug 25 1951] in Boston, Mass., following a lingering illness, will be held at the Ashton Methodist church Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Earl McConnelee of the St. Anthony Presbyterian church officiating.

Interment will be in the Ashton cemetery under the direction of the Kiser Hansen Funeral home.

Mrs. Litton was born July 12, 1875, at Lock Springs, Mass., [sic: MO] the daughter of William H. and Mary Grimes Bray. She grew to womanhood, attended school and was married in her native state of Missouri.

Moving with her late husband Jasper A. Litton and family to Fremont county, they settled on a homestead near Lamont many years ago.

Mrs. Litton is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth L. Bauer, Mass., two sons, Ray F. Litton, Calif., and Ralph Litton, Sr., Anthony. Five grandchildren also survive.

Post-Register, Idaho Falls ID, Aug 29 1951

[Jasper Alexander Litton s/o George Washington Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Mary Ann "Polly" Brookshire]

Walter V. Allen, owner of the Allen Station and Grocery at Granite passed away Tuesday morning at his home here. He suffered a heart attack on November 16th and was a patient in the Southwest Baptist Hospital at Mangum for one week, however for the past several days he had been feeling pretty good.

He suffered the fatal attack while still asleep and was discovered by his son, Lester Allen, who had been making his home with his father for several weeks.

Walter V. Allen was born June 6, 1882 in Hickman county, Tennessee and died on December 18, 1951 at the age of 69 years, six months and 12 days.

He came to Greer county in 1906 from Tennessee and has resided in and near Granite since that date. He bought the Allen Station and Grocery in 1945. He married Nancy Ann Litton on January 8, 1905 who proceded him in death on August 13, 1948. Together they had 6 children, all survive the father.

They are: Mrs. J. B. Perry and Mrs. Luther French, Granite; Mrs Leonard Pratt and Mrs. Lawrence Griffith, both of Mangum; Lester Allen, Bakersfield, California and Mrs. Haskell Bilbrey, Texhoma, Oklahoma.

Funeral services are Thursday (today), December 20 at 2:30 p.m. with Bro. E. E. Mitchell, minister of the local church in charge, assisted by Bro. Hugh Vaughan. Interment will be in the City Cemetery under the direction of the Irwin Funeral Home.

Granite Enterprise, Granite OK, Dec 20 1951 [Walter Allen, Nancy Litton]

EVERETT LITTON DIES

Word has been received here of the death of Everett Litton, former Madison county resident, at his home in Oakland, Calif. Aug. 16. Mr. Litton who was a son of Charles [Chester] and Nora Litton, was born [Mar 20 1901] and raised in and near Winterset and moved to California when a young man.

He had been a postal clerk at Oakland for a number of years. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, and his mother, all of whom reside in Oakland. Funeral and burial services were held there.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Oct 1 1952 pg 6

[s/o Chester Litton s/o John William Litton s/o Cager Litton s/o Burton H Litton s/o John Richard "Jacki" (Letton) Litton & Lydia Valentine]

Stella Leavell, daughter of Joseph M. and Martha Jane Leavell, was born Nov. 22, 1872 north of Meadville, and lived all of her life in that vicinity. She died Sept. 12, 1952, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard A. Collis, in Meadville.

She was married to P. M. Litton Feb. 11, 1894. To this union were born four daughters, Pearl, Ruby, Opal and Emerald. She was preceded in death by her husband and two daughters, Pearl and Emerald; her parents, and a sister, Mrs. Hallie Maple.

Surviving are two daughters, Ruby Collis, of Meadville, and Opal Wilkerson, of Denver; two grandchildren, Mrs. Joan Stone of Brookfield, and Larry Wilkerson, at present in Hawaii; one sister, Mrs. Grace Randall, Chillicothe; one brother, A.D. Leavell, Meadville, and other relatives and freinds.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. F. Breazile at Meadville Baptist Church Monday, Sept. 15, with burial in Meadville Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Albert Botts, Lester Collis, Webber Albertson, Gene Butterfield, Arthur Stelplugh and Clarence Stelplugh.

The song service was given by Aubrey Gooch, Harley Gallatin, Howard Smith and Jack Lamkin, accompanied by Mrs. W. D. Shiflett.

Source unknown. [Patrick Litton, Mary Shook]

Litton, C. C. -- The son of the late George and Emily Litton was born January 18, 1887, departed this life October 22, 1953. Age 65 years, 9 months and 4 days. He was married to Ella Kidd April 8, 1908 and to this union was born eleven children. One son and two daughters preceded him in death. He professed a hope in Christ about forty years ago and united with the White Pine Baptist Church and later moved his membership to the Opossum Rock Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until death. Besides his wife he is survived by six daughters and two sons. Mrs. Earl Bowden, Glendale, Oregon; Mrs. Edith Blevins, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Lee Sharfe, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Woodrow Sharfe, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Claude Holt and Mrs. Darius Smith both of Oneida; Loyd K. Litton, Areada, California; George Litton, Norwood, Ohio; Six sisters, Mrs. Alfred Blevins, East Jamestown, Tenn.; Mrs. Manda Marcum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ethel Troxel, Glendale, Oregon; Mrs. Elizabeth Shaheski, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Mitchel Burke and Mrs. John S. Smith of Oneida. One brother: John Litton, Eubanks, Ky. 22 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and a great host of other relatives and friends. He was a devoted husband and father and was loved and admired by all who knew him. We feel our loss is his eternal gain in Glory.

West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes, 1953, pg 16

[Christopher Litton, George Litton]

Niagara Falls, NY - Mrs. Harriett Litten Dixon, 79, a native of Clearfield [PA], died at the home of her daugther, Mrs Jerry Woods, 510 Lee Dr Niagara Falls NY at 2pm Thursday Jan 21, 1954.

She was born in Clearfield June 4, 1874, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. (Mary Ursula Fox) Ephraim L Manahan.

Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Glenn Litten of Philipsburg, Ivan Litten of Clearfield, Daniel Litten of Hagerstown, Md and Phoebie Litten, Albert Litten, Mrs. Gary Price, Carl Litten, Gilbert Litten, Mrs Jerry Woods and Mrs Frank Harvey, all of Niagara Falls. Also surviving are 55 grand children and 70 great grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Joseph Manahan, Columbus Oh. Mrs Ray Litz and Ruben Manahan, both of Clearfield: and Mrs. George Pelton, Akron Ohio and Mrs Lillian Graffius, Angola NY.

Funeral services will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs Ray Litz 611 Dorey ST Clearfield at 2 PM Monday Interment will be at Crown Crest Memorial Park.

source unknown

[Daniel Litten, Mary Divelbiss]

Blevins, Margaret Ann Sewell -- Wife of Rev. John Blevins was borned June 29, 1870, died February 16, 1954, at the age of 83 years and seven months. She was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Rev. John Blevins of Oneida, Tennessee. Seven children, four girls and three boys: W. E. Blevins of Helenwood, Tenn.; Rev. Wheeler Blevins, Winfield, Tenn.; Oscar Blevins, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Sterling Cross, Oneida, Tenn.; Mrs. George Litton, Oneida, Tenn.; Mrs. Jess Collins, Pioneer, Tenn.; Mrs. Earl Wright, Winfield, Tenn. One brother, Dillard Sewell, Armathwaite, Tennessee. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes, 1955, pg 12 [Margaret Sewell, Velma Blevins, George Litton, John Litton, Kissiah Phillips]

Dr. Arthur S. Litten of 15 Central Park West, a retired dentist, died yesterday in Doctors Hospital after a month's illness. His age was 82.

He was a member of the American Dental Society, the First District Dental Society, the Museum of Natural History and the Masons.

A sister, Mrs. Sig Strauss of Chicago, survives.

The New York Times, Nov 21 1954

WILLIAM GRIMES DIED LAST THURSDAY

William H. Grimes, a life-long resident of Madison county and member of a family well known in the Peru community, died at his farm home near Peru Thursday Dec. 16.

Mr. Grimes was born at Peru Aug. 22, 1879 and was 75 years of age at his death. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Grimes. He spent his life farming in that community and never married.

He leaves four brother, Arthur Grimes of Peru, Henry, Jeff and Charley Grimes of St. Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Haywood of Fremont, Nebr., and Mrs. Elsie Lytton of Truro.

Funeral services were held Sunday from the Kale Funeral home at Truro, conducted by the Rev. Earl Travis of Winterset. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery.

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset IA, Dec 22 1954

[brother of Elsie Belle Grimes the wife of Arthur James Litton s/o Douglas Arnold Litton s/o Nelson Litton s/o Essrom (Ezram) (Ishram) (Litten) Litton s/o Thomas Litton and Margaret Whitson]

Albuquerque, N.M., Jan 14 UPI -- Rev. Albert Lutton, for twenty-six years a Lutheran pastor in Cincinnati, died here yesterday. He was 65 years old.

The New York Times, Jan 15 1955