Girton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Hirim Girton Family - Columbia Co, PA

melvasloan — 2009-07-03 21:00:43Z

Hiram was a distant relative of mine (3rd cousin twice removed). He was the son of Jacob E. and Harriet (Gigger) Girton. I have limited information about Hiram but would be glad to exchange information. Please e-mail me and I will send you what I have.

Melva M. (Girton) Sloan
m-sloan@att.net

Hirim Girton Family - Columbia Co, PA

casadecabral — 2009-07-03 16:01:15Z

in search of information on my maternal great parents

My grandfather Russell Clayton Girton was the youngest son of Hirim and Hannah Girton.

His siblings included Melvin, Morris, Ruffus and Ruth

Re: Girtons in Winchester, Franklin Co, TN

HEIDIAG — 2009-04-22 01:53:00Z

You are a genealogy angel! Thank you so much for this information. I do have their passenger list, but the cost of the trip is very interesting and will be added to my gggf and gggm's history. I love this community who spends its time not only studying their own family, but reaches out to pass on their knowledge to others also. I contribute through RAOGK, BWO, and Rootsweb, so you have paid me back for others! Thanks again for such a wonderful touch of color to their history...

Re: Girtons in Winchester, Franklin Co, TN

ALISONWILLIAMS20 — 2009-04-21 21:10:31Z

I am not related to GIRTONs at all, but have found what I think is your family in a shipping agent's book (Hamden & Co, Ltd) that was found recently in a loft in Blackpool, England.

John GIRTON 36, Mary GIRTON 28, Joseph GIRTON 2, William GIRTON under 3 mos. They paid their deposits to the agent on 1 July 1850. The fare for John & Mary was £4 5s each, for Joseph £3 15s, for William 10s. The balance was to be paid in Liverpool.

obit for Ira Girton, died 1904 Kansas

cwhite02 — 2009-03-05 13:38:14Z

Delphos Republican, Ottawa County, Kansas, April 29, 1904, page 5:
Ira Girton Dead
Ira Girton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Girton, died at his home in Garfield township Tuesday night after an illness of less than a week. The cause of his death was pneumonia.
Ira Girton was a native of this county and spent his whole life among the friends of his early childhood. he was married about four years ago to Miss May Whitley. To them was born a daughter, now some two or three years old. Mr. Girton was about twenty-eight years old at the time of his death.
Our acquaintance with Mr. Girton was limited to the past four years, but we had learned to regard him very highly as a man. The testimony of those who knew him best is that by his death a loving husband and father, a dutiful son and an exemplary citizen has been taken from our midst.
It is vain in a case like this to try to offer words of consolation. The heart is bowed down with grief and for a time the soul cries aloud, asking for a reason why the dearest one is taken away. But the voice of the divine Comforter and the loving touch of the great Healer will lead the mourning ones into paths of submission to His will.
Rev. McElroy conducted services at the Girton home at 10 o'clock today after which the Delphos lodge of K.P.'s took charge of the services and assisted by the lodge of this city tenderly laid all that was mortal of Ira Girton in beautiful Highland cemetery. --- Better Way

marriage of Dorothy Girton to John Chaney, 1927, Kansas

CherylWhite9962 — 2008-11-30 23:36:22Z

Minneapolis Messenger, Ottawa County, Kansas, June 16, 1927, page 1:
GIRTON-CHANEY
Miss Dorothy Girton, daughter of Mrs. Charles Rupert, Garfield township and Mr. John B. Chaney of Junction City were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, June 12, at 4 o'clock at the Presbyterian manse. Rev. Marshall E. Lumbar officiated using the ring service.
The bride was gowned in beautiful pink Georgette with hat to match. Miss Francis Chaney of Junction City, sister of the groom, acted as the bride's maid and carried the bride's bouquet of tea roses during the ceremony.
The groom was attended by Wallace J. Newell of Junction City.
Miss Girton was graduated a year ago at Manhattan and taught the past year at St. George.
Mr. Chaney is an energetic young man connected with Uncle Sam's postal service at Junction City, being in charge of the Post Exchange at Fort Riley.
A wedding dinner was served at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert to the immediate family and a limited number of guests.
After an auto trip to Colorado, they will make their home in Junction City where their friends wish them every happiness.

obit for Henry Girton, born 1843 Pennsylvania, died 1925 Kansas

CherylWhite9962 — 2008-11-16 20:40:10Z

Minneapolis Messenger, Ottawa County, Kansas, Oct. 29, 1925, page 1:
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Henry Girton was born in Berwick, Penn., February 19, 1843, and died at his home in Minneapolis, Kansas, October 22, 1925 at the age of 82 years.
He came to Kansas in 1870, settling on a homestead east of Lost Creek. The country at that time was new and thinly settled. Today the house he erected for his western home is surrounded by a beautiful grove of stately trees, planted by the thrifty Pennsylvanian.
He was a man of very positive character, honest and open as the day. He was a great lover of children, and was interested in all their activities and in their development and welfare. With his friends he was genial and kind in all relations of life.
He was married to Miss Emily Traugh in August, 1875, and to them was born one son, Milton Ira, who died April 20, 1904. Mr. Girton was never quite the same after this loss, which was followed in three years by the death of his wife, Oct. 1907. In 1909 he was married to Mrs. Gasaway. After her death he was united in marriage to Mrs. Andrew Ferris, August 29, 1912.
Mr. Girton was a member of the Knights of Pythias and a regular attendant of the Presbyterian church until failing health prevented. He enlisted in the Civil War, but was in its ranks only a few months when it ended.
For more than a year Mr. Girton had been failing, and since the middle of September, quite rapidly, necessitating a nurse's constant care the last three weeks.
Another of the sturdy pioneers of Kansas has gone to his reward, taking with him all that anyone takes, his character, moulded by many hardships, the social and business contacts of pioneer life, and whatever of Christ's spirit found reception in that character. The wintry blasts have again shaken the tree of life and another leaf has fallen. May the Revelator's words apply to us -- "and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
Beside his wife, he leaves only one direct descendant, Miss Dorothy Girton, a grand daughter, and now a young lady. He leaves numerous other relatives in Pennsylvania.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon at 2:30

Re: Stil looking for grear grandparents

jamiegirton31 — 2008-08-03 18:39:26Z

1.I think her last name is Wood but her first name no..
2.Im not sure.I would have to ask my father.
3.no
4. one brother not sure if hes older or younger..name is Norman Girton.
5.Virgil died feb.1995.bentonville,benton,Arkansa

Thank you so much..

Re: Stil looking for grear grandparents

vhauld — 2008-08-03 15:21:44Z

Here are some questions that could be helpful
1. You do not know Virgil's mothers name---even her first name, is that correct?
2. You say he was raised by Fred McFarland---did Virgil's mother marry Fred McFarland---was she around to raise him with Fred or did Fred raise Virgil by himself for some reason?
3. Any idea of what county or what part of Nebraska?
4. Did Virgil have any brothers or sisters?
5. Is Virgil still alive? If not, do you know where and when he died?

I am researching Girtons also and would be happy to help you if I can get a little more information.

Valerie

My grandpa name was Virgil m. Girton.He was born in Nebraska.Later on he moved
to Mondamion Ohio.He either was living with or married my grandmother Mary I
think her madian name was Keating.They went on to have three
kids.Candiance,Terry,&Janice..Terry L. Girton is my father..
Virgil was born June 7 1930 in Nebraska.He was raised however by a stepdad by
the name of Fred McFarland..
The only other piece of information that I have is not Virgils mother but her
mothers madian name is Hawk???

If anyone has anyother helpful information I would greatly happy...Thank you
everyone.

Stil looking for grear grandparents

jamiegirton31 — 2008-08-03 05:11:24Z

My grandpa name was Virgil m. Girton.He was born in Nebraska.Later on he moved to Mondamion Ohio.He either was living with or married my grandmother Mary I think her madian name was Keating.They went on to have three kids.Candiance,Terry,&Janice..Terry L. Girton is my father..
Virgil was born June 7 1930 in Nebraska.He was raised however by a stepdad by the name of Fred McFarland..
The only other piece of information that I have is not Virgils mother but her mothers madian name is Hawk???

If anyone has anyother helpful information I would greatly happy...Thank you everyone.

Re: Marshall Co, Iowa Girtons

MelvaSloan2 — 2008-06-20 23:01:30Z

That makes us 5th cousins twice removed! I have a fair amount of info on the Girton line and would be glad to correspond directly (too much info to list on the board). If interested, please e-mail me direct at m-sloan@att.net.

Melva M. (Girton) Sloan

Re: Marshall Co, Iowa Girtons

dmootz117 — 2008-06-19 21:53:48Z

Merton and Flossie Girton were my grandparents. My father, their son is Robert Richeson Girton. Bonnie is my Aunt. They had another daughter named Betty who is married to Jerry Brink and lives in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Re;please im stumped

jamiegirton — 2008-03-18 22:27:05Z

Yes you have the right Virgil M. Girton!!As far as I can tell Margarett was born in 1938.They did marry in Navada.Virgil had married before Margarett to a lady by the name of Mary(I think her last name is Keating)They had 3 kids together.There names are Candy,Terry(my dad),and Janice.I had only met Mary twice,I new Margarett as my grandmother..I dont have any info on Virgils parents.I do no Marys mothers first name is either Ada or Edna I dont have a madien name for her.Her last name when she died was Otto

Virgil M Girton-born1930-died1995
Mary ????(Girton)-born??-died around 1990
Margarett A. Plucinski-born around1938-died1990
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: please im stumped

jamiegirton — 2008-03-18 22:10:13Z

Yes you have the right Virgil M. Girton!!As far as I can tell Margaret was born in 1938.They did marry in Navada.Virgil had married before Margaret to a lady by the name of Mary(I think her last name is Keating)They had 3 kids together..There names are Candy,Terry(my dad),and Janice.I had only met Mary once I new Margaret as my grandmother...I dont have no info on Virgil's parents!I no Mary's mothers first name was Ada or Edna I dont have a madien name.Her last name when she died was Otto..

Virgil M. Girton--born 1930-died 1995
Mary ?? --born ?? -died around 1990
Margaret A. Plucinski--born 1938-died 1990

U think we might be realeated????????

Re: please im stumped

MelvaSloan2 — 2008-03-13 16:08:42Z

I maintain a large database of Girtons and have the following:

Virgil M. Girton, born 07 Jun 1930; resided Nebraska
Married Margaret Ann Plucinski 09 Mar 1956, Clark Co., NV
Married Margaret Ann Plucinski 05 Apr 1963, Clark Co., NV
Died Feb 1995, Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas
Sources: SSDI, Nevada Marriage Index

I also have a Virgil H. Gerten born in 1905 in Nebraska, died 1991.

Was Margaret born about 1918 in Pennsylvania to Sam and Mary Plucinski?

If you can provide any more information, I would be glad to search further.

please im stumped

jamiegirton31 — 2008-03-12 05:49:26Z

I have been trin to find something on my grandpa Virgil m. Girton.He was married to a mary ,and a margaret..he was also born june 7,1930 Please can someone help me?

Re: James Girton b. 1835, m. Alcy Burch>Indiana

traceya51 — 2007-09-17 01:15:28Z

Would William B Girton born in 1837, Jerseytown be James father? William had 9 children, George, Harry, James, Robert, Minnie, Margerite, Sarah, Mary Amelia, and William B. He was married to Martha Vance Ferguson.

Re: James Girton b. 1835, m. Alcy Burch>Indiana

herschel1953 — 2006-08-18 01:11:19Z

James:
Lucia Girton Pack (daughter of James Girton and Alcy Jane Burch) is my great grandmother. Would love exchange descendant (and ancestor) information . I've been trying unsuccessfully to trace Alcy Jane Burch's family. Any info? Greetings to my distant cousin!!
RSR

Joseph Girton b. 1813 Illinois>Iowa

2001-08-25 03:09:18Z

Delbert:

I would love to get the file on your James Girton. I have been searching for the parents/siblings of my Joseph Girton born in PA or NY in 1813. He married Mary or Sarah (have found both names) and had my g-grandmother, Julia Elizabeth Girton in 1857 and Thomas L.E. Girton, Lydia C. and Sarah Amanda in the following years all born in Illinois. The whole family moved at some point while the children were still with the parents to Page County Iowa (very southwest corner of Iowa) They went there between 1861 and 1875. I would love to get your file even if we can't find a connection right now. There are not many Girtons and if it doesn't connect now, it might be the missing piece of the puzzle later. You can e-mail me at ValerieAuld@aol.com.

Thanks!!

Valerie in Kansas

Re: Lucy Skelton Girton b.in Pa, m. John Cassell early 1880s

2001-08-24 05:58:25Z

I have a Lucia Girton in my file, born 1870, daughter of James Girton and Alcy Jane Burch. Lucia had siblings Mahala, Sarah, Daniel, and Hulda. If this looks like a fit I can email you a file.

Re: Girton's from New Jersey, Ohio to Indiana.

2006-11-21 17:01:11Z

Thank you for the reply, unfortunately I haven't gotten any further than a Jacob Girton born in Salem County, NJ in 1799.

Lieutenant Colonel Edwin C. Girton, Ohio Army National Guard

2006-09-28 14:04:30Z

Looking for information on LTC Edwin C. Girton, Commanding the 1st Gun Battalion, 174th Artillery, Ohio Army National Guard from 1959-1962.

SSG Joshua Mann
Ohio Army National Guard Historian
joshua.mann@us.army.mil

Re: retta girton photo with sarah wade, cora beck and daughter, and isaac hoover

2006-07-04 19:47:10Z

She may be Retta A. Walker (1893-1981), the wife of Leo R. Girton, my third cousin once removed. I would appreciate receiving a copy of this photo as well as any other Girton info you would be willing to share. In turn, I would be happy to share what I have.

Many of my Girtons lived in Ohio.

I have many Millers in my database, connected and unconnected. First names?

Also a Beck (first name unknown) who married Vicki Girton, daughter of Ralph Irvin.

I have a Lovetta Wade, married to Andy J. Girton (unconnected so far).

Melva M. (Girton) Sloan
m-sloan@att.net

Re: retta girton photo with sarah wade, cora beck and daughter, and isaac hoover

2006-07-01 16:42:05Z

I would love to have a copy of the picture you have. I am related to the Girton's & Craig(o)'s in Ohio & Indiana. You can email me at cathe0423@sbcglobal.net
Thanks, Cathe

retta girton photo with sarah wade, cora beck and daughter, and isaac hoover

2006-06-28 20:38:55Z

I found this picture among some old family items. If this is your family, please contact me, and I'll scan and email the photo for you

Are they related to the Miller family of Akron Ohio?

Stephen Girton, Newtown Twp, Bucks Co PA

richard0316 — 2006-08-03 22:02:28Z

b. 1799/1800 Ireland - daughter Susan Girton - both were in Samuel Hillborn household in 1850 Census

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

HEIDIAG — 2006-09-07 23:56:44Z

I think that you might be going in the wrong direction - or I am! If your Jennie was born in Wisconsin and her father was from England, then I have your Jennie as the nickname for Mary Jane Girton, daughter of Joseph Lee Girton and Mary E. Powell. She was born in Wisconsin on Oct 25, 1870 and moved to Winchester, Tennessee with her father and grandmother after her parents divorced. Joseph married Sarah Amanda Bowers and more children joined the family. Jennie's full siblings were William R., John Lee, and Joseph Powell. Her half siblings were Charles B., Rosco Conklin, Laura D. and Fred Parmalee. So check her birth place in the census records and see which family matches!

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

HEIDIAG — 2006-09-08 04:15:55Z

Looking again at my information I realize that my Mary Jane's mother was born in NY, but her parents were from Ireland. Also, the 1880 Census states her age as 8, so this is a bit off. The marriage to George Smith I got from a cousin, Larry Jones, so I can't be sure. I will try to find out where he got the marriage information from.

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

HEIDIAG — 2006-09-08 05:09:07Z

Yes, Larry supplied the information that George W. Smith was married to Mary Jane Girton with all the children that you list. So we wait for his verification!

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

HEIDIAG — 2006-09-08 04:32:39Z

I have emailed Larry, so we will have to wait. I do like my solution better since the places are closer and so is the birthdate! Meanwhile I will add your data to George!

Re: James Girton b. 1835, m. Alcy Burch>Indiana

melvasloan — 2005-09-11 17:45:55Z

Did your Sarah Elizabeth Girton marry James William Miles? If so, please contact me directly at m-sloan@att.net; I have a lot of Girton information to share.

Re: Girton

melvasloan — 2005-05-15 20:58:22Z

Sorry, I can't help. See my GenForum reply.

Lucy Skelton Girton b.in Pa, m. John Cassell early 1880s

EGierke2670 — 2001-07-09 23:08:06Z

I'm looking for information on a Lucy Skelton Girton. She was born in Pa., married a John Snyder Cassell in the early 1880's.

Re: James Girton b. 1835, m. Alcy Burch>Indiana

JamesWigal — 2003-11-26 04:34:20Z

I am looking for family tree information for a James Girton b.1835, married Alcy Jane Burch, lived in Clay Co, IN. His daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, was my wife's ggrandmother. I would appreciate any and all information you may have on the ancestors to James Girton's family line.

Thanks! James

Josiah Girton and Rebecca Redfern Girton of Lincoln

rtoelle_1 — 2007-08-25 03:08:53Z

Josiah was born 17 Feb 1855, married Rebecca Redfern on 25 Feb 1886 and lived in Lincoln. They had a daughter, Maude born 1890.
Josiah died in Lincoln on 30 May 1921.

I have more information on Josiah's family. I'm putting this here in case there is someone else researching this family ...

Josiah Girton and Rebecca Redfern Girton of Lincoln

rtoelle_1 — 2007-08-25 03:08:53Z

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Josiah Girton and Rebecca Redfern Girton of Lincoln

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G. E. Girton, b. 1885, birth name may have been McGuffy

@@traceya51@hotmail.com — 2005-07-09 16:20:16Z

Looking for info on G.E. Girton born in 1885, married Sadie McBride I believe. They had 6 children one who died in infancy. Childrens names were Gwendolyn, Catherine, William(Bud), married to Bena, Sylvia, and I believe Martha.
They lived on 9th street in Bloom. It is my understanding that GE Girton was from a circus family and the Girtons adopted him. But, I am not sure of this story or not. My mother thought that his original name might have been McGuffy. Any help you can give me would help. Burial locations would be a big help also.

Re: Mahala Mowrey (Maurer) Girton

beetree183 — 2005-12-19 02:22:19Z

hay, I got the e-mail. I'm sent one back. I'm makeing a packet to send to you. It will show how much the name changes are. It does make it hard when the name changes so much to do research. You will see more changes than you have seen before. However it is the same family. I still have some areas to work on yet. They will come in time.
Brenda Frye

Re: Mahala Mowrey (Maurer) Girton

beetree183 — 2005-12-17 16:55:37Z

Hi
I to am connceted to the Joseph Mowery that you are looking for. I dont have a lot of info on him but I do have some info for the family. Joseph married Catherine Levengood. They was married in Brown county , Ohio. I have a list of the children of that marriage. Joseph was born some where between 1802 and 1806. Catherine was born in 1806 in Ky.
When Catherine died Joseph remarried also to a member of the Girton family. Mahala sister Lucinda married John Reeves/ Reaves in brown county 1849. John Reeves was born in England. I have other info if you want it. Please contact me at beet@go-concepts.com for more info. I'm happy to share with you.
Brenda Frye

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

MelvaSloan2 — 2006-06-06 20:42:32Z

The John and Ellen Girton you refer to are a part of my Girton family. Your Jennie and mine could be the same person but I can't be sure without further info.

I note your reference of Franklin Grove, Illinois; do you have connections there, or was the reference just to John and Ellen?

John Wesley Girton was born in 1842 in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, and died in 1917 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. He moved with his family to Illinois in 1853. Ellen (Cahill) Girton was born about 1847 in Ireland and died in 1903. Issue, all born in Illinois:

Henry Marshall, 1865-1936; m. Anna E. Eberly
William M., 1867-1934, m. Ruth Hardesty
Mary, b. ca 1870
Annie, b. ca 1872
Jennie, b 23 Dec 1873
Mattie, b. ca 1876, d. 1885
Louis B., 1877-1971; m. Julie Hanrahan
Katherine (Katie), b. ca Jul 1878
Louisa, b. ca. 1879

There was another Jennie, a third cousin of the above Jennie, who was born about 1871 in Iowa. She was the daughter of James L. Girton (1848-1883) and Flora E. Woodford. It appears she was an only child.

I have a Dave Goff who married Carlin Russell, a descendant of Marjorie Alberta (Girton) Clendenin.

Also a Gary Benson who married Cheryl Tomlinson, a descendant of Parthania Gerton. Girton and Gerton may be interchangeable; I've found both spellings used in one family.

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

tngoff — 2006-09-08 01:35:18Z

Oh my! The name on her marriage certificate is "Jennifer Girton". I first find her 1900 Franklin County Tennessee. The census states she is born Wisconsin, father/ England, mother/ Ireland. The 1910 census states she is born Tennessee, and father/ England, mother/ Ireland. The 1920 census she is born Wisconsin, and father and mother listed as Wisconsin also. I have never been able to find another Jennie Girton other than the one I find with JOHN and ELLEN Girton of Illinios. I could very well be wrong with what I have. I do know that the marriage certifcate I have, is from Franklin County, most probably Winchester. I have been there many times. She and her husband, George W SMITH, brought the children up in Cowan, only miles away. Lets keep in touch, feel free to email me at my email address. I will dig some more. Thanks.

GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

tngoff — 2005-12-06 06:50:51Z

In the 1880 census John & Ellen Girton had children- Henry, William, Mary, Annie, Jennie, Mattie, Katie, Louisa. I believe this JENNIE is my great-great grandmother, who married George W. SMITH, in Franklin County, Tennessee in 1891.
I find JENNIE in the 1900,1910, and 1920 census Franklin County Tennessee. Their children were , IDA, LUTHER, JENNIE JOSIE and LAURA E. SMITH. *Luther Smith is my line, and he married Odessa FINCHUM, and I do know that Laura E. Smith, married a man by the last name of RAINES. I do not know for sure who JENNIE'S parents were, and on a couple of census, she claims to have been born in Wisconsin although I find no JENNIE GIRTON from Wisconsin with her birth year of approx. 1874.
If anyone is researching this line please contact me..too many brick walls are hurting my head.

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

tngoff — 2006-12-13 23:58:21Z

Do you have information that states when she was married to Herman? Mine would have been married to George W Smith about 1896 until 1920 census for sure. I assume they divorced, as he re-married later.
Please respond and thanks!

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

tngoff — 2006-09-08 04:20:16Z

So does that mean, you have a Jennie Girton married to a George W Smith? Please let me know what you find out from Larry Jones, also, if there is a connection to a SMITH, would you ask him to contact me. Thanks!

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

tngoff — 2006-09-08 04:45:15Z

Do you have a George Smith in your line?

Re: Girton's from New Jersey, Ohio to Indiana.

leiningers — 2006-11-21 16:00:19Z

I have a Temperance Girton b. 18 Sep 1813 in New Jersey; married 1832 in Salem Co., NJ to William Counseller. Moved to Van Wert and Allen Co. Ohio.

lots of Girton families in Salem and Cumberland (?) Co. NJ

How is your research going?

Re: Girton in Pa

traceya51 — 2007-09-17 01:21:33Z

Sorry I had my names mixed up this will not be your relative. I had the wrong surname...........how frustrating this can be.

George Girton/B.oomsburg, Pa

traceya51 — 2007-09-16 18:30:09Z

Looking for info on George Girton born in 1885,mother's name was Margerum (as far as we know) and was not married but was supposed to have left town. Was adopted by the George Girtons who owned a tavern in Bloomsburg.His adoptive mother died first no year and his father died when he was 15 which would have been in 1900. A Mrs. Rhoades gave him a home with her. She had horses and he took care of them and also worked in the woolen mill. We have been trying to put together his family history from when he was adopted and have not had much luck until he married Sadie McBride. Any information we can get concerning his adoptive parents would be greatly appreciated.The picture attached is of the McBrides but George is on the right in the red shirt.

Re: GIRTONS of Franklin Grove, Lee, Illinios

JMcAnly — 2006-12-13 23:48:17Z

The Jennie Girton of Franklin Grove, IL, the daughter of John & Ellen Girton was married to a Frank Hemmen. Ellen and 3 of her 4 daughters all died before John Girton in 1917. The only surviving daughter lived in East Moline, IL [Mrs. Engle] in 1917.