Margaret (Johnson) Gritton Last Halloween, I shared the story of George Amos Gritton, the coroner--and, eventually, treasurer--of Amador County, California. He was born on February 4, 1852 in Henderson, Illinois to George Amos Gritton, Sr., and Lucy Nation, and at the age of 18, he set out west to follow the California Gold Rush. That's [...]
This week's family photo...
This week's family photo...
Of all my ancestors, George Amos Gritton took the eeriest photos. It's in his eyes: he had a bone-chilling, otherworldly stare that evokes all things midnight and graves and weirdness. This is not to say that Amos wasn't a good man; in fact, he devoted the latter half of his life to public service, and [...]
Applegate Genealogy 
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