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Gage S. Gritman

Birth	:	13 Dec 1835 Chenango County, New York, USA
Death	:	19 Oct 1918 Palouse, Whitman County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Maple Hill Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4067000, -88.1287000
Plot	:	MSE Sec
Description	:	Gage S. Gritman was a Union Soldier in Company K 106 Illinois Infantry. He was the son of Hiram Gritman and Lydia E. Ferns. He was the husband of Ruth Ann Jackson and Mary E. Gritman. * * * * * * * * * * * OBIT: Gage S. Gritman, a pioneer of this state, died at Palouse, Wash., Oct. 19, 1918 at the age of 83, from the results of severe injuries received after being knocked down and crushed against a store building... Read More	Gage S. Gritman was a Union Soldier in Company K 106 Illinois Infantry. He was the son of Hiram Gritman and Lydia E. Ferns. He was the husband of Ruth Ann Jackson and Mary E. Gritman. * * * * * * * * * * * OBIT: Gage S. Gritman, a pioneer of this state, died at Palouse, Wash., Oct. 19, 1918 at the age of 83, from the results of severe injuries received after being knocked down and crushed against a store building on the Main street of Palouse at noon, on Saturday, by a Ford automobile. Mr. Gritman was born near the little town of Sherburn N. Y., Dec 13, 1835. He taught school in his early life and when the Civil War broke out he answered his country's first call for volunteers b enlisting as a private at Springfield, Illinois, in the 106 Infantry Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, serving three years, the third year, howere, as First Lieutenant of his regiment. He held that position at the time of his regiment was mustered out of service. He took active part in several engagements, among them the battle of Gettysburg. In August 1865, he was married to Ruth A. Jackson, who was killed in an accident near Palouse in 1904. The settled on a farm at Greenview, Ill., where seven children were born, all of who are living today. In 1881 he came west with his family and located on a farm 4 milles from Dayton, Wash. A few years later the family moved to Ritzville, where Mr. Gritman located on a pre-emption and homesteaded 5 miles east of town, which he and the boys farmed for several years. Then he moved to Palouse where he has lived for over 25 years. Mr. Gritman was an active member of the G.A.R. and was a charter member of Prairie Queen lodge, K. of P. of Ritzville. The services were conducted under the auspices of the G.A.R. and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot at Palouse on Oct. 21 1918. Mr. Gritman is survived by his second wife and by six sons and one daughter, as follows: William L. Gritman of Seattle; Harry E. Gritman of Ritzville; Blanche E, wife of Dr. I. L. Magee of Venice, Cal., Harvel L. Gritman of Palouse; Frank H. Gritman and Chas. E. Gritman of Pendleton, Ore.; and John S. Gritman of Palouse. A sister, Mrs. Emma Cheesbrough, resides in West Edmondston, N. Y. Ritzville Journal Times Oct. 10-24-1918 Courtesy Sue Gardner & gapwork90 * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Where is Gage S. Gritman's memorial?
Gage S. Gritman's memorial is located at: Maple Hill Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, USA.
When did Gage S. Gritman death?
Gage S. Gritman death on 19 Oct 1918 in Palouse, Whitman County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gage S. Gritman's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4067000
Longitude: -88.1287000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ruth A. Jackson Gritman

(1842 - 1904)

Siblings

Children

Harvey Luther Gritman

(1873 - 1941)

John Shaver Gritman

(1880 - 1966)

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Coordinate: 41.4067000, -88.1287000

2. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3926926, -88.1295776

3. Reeds Grove Cemetery
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7. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4264800, -88.0734800

8. Troutman Grove Cemetery
Channahon, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4528008, -88.1278000

9. Starrs Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3602982, -88.0999985

10. Chicago Road Cemetery
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13. Klingler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3810997, -88.0186005

14. Zarley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5003520, -88.0924180

15. Saint Joseph Guardian Angels Cemetery
Manhattan, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4391270, -88.0020490

16. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Manhattan, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4324989, -87.9972000

17. County Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5078011, -88.1517029

18. Oakwood Cemetery
Wilmington, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3012100, -88.1458900

19. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wilmington, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2988400, -88.1462600

20. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
Aux Sable, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4035988, -88.2767029

21. Saint Marys Cemetery
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22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Joliet, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5238991, -88.0967026

23. Woodlawn Memorial Park II
Joliet, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5250015, -88.1658020

24. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Joliet, Will County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5281500, -88.1015900