The  Shelbyville  Republican
 Tuesday, December 30, 1941
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RITES  TO  BE  WEDNESDAY
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          Funeral services for  Miss Irene Girton, who died in California last Thursday, will be held at the Hisey & Titus mortuary in Indianapolis Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will be made in the Norristown cemetery at 12:00 o'clock noon.  Short services will be held at the grave and the casket will be opened.
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Ibid
Saturday, September 27, 1941
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IRENE  GIRTON,        
        52, STRICKEN
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          Miss Irene Girton, age fifty-two, resident of Indianapolis and former resident of Shelbyville, died Thursday at the home of friends whom she was visiting in San Diego, Cal.
          Miss Girton was born in Washington township, the daughter of the late  Mr. and  Mrs. Arthur Girton.  She resided in this city for a number of years and at one time served as local city school nurse.  She was assistant nurse at the L. S. Ayers & Co. store in Indianapolis for several years.
          She is survived by a cousin, Allen Girton, of Flat Rock.
          The body is en route to Indianapolis where funeral services will be held and burial will be made in the Norristown cemetery.  Time of the last rites will be announced later.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
 Monday Afternoon, November 16, 1931
Page 1
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JACOB  W.  GIRTON  SUCCUMBS  TODAY
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Former County Highway Superintendent
Died At Hospital This Morning.
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ACTIVE  IN  LODGE  AFFAIRS
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          Jacob W. Girton, well-known county resident, former county highway superintendent, died at the Major hospital in this city at four o'clock Monday morning at the age of 63 years.  A complication of diseases which followed an operation for intestinal trouble was the cause of death.
          The deceased was born in Marion township on November 20, 1867, the son of  Mr. and Mrs. Adam Girton.  He was married a number of years ago to  Miss Carrie Fately  and the two sons born to the couple survive.  They are  Fred  and  Allen Girton, of Washington township.  His second marriage was to  Mrs. Jeannett Tincher, who survives.  Mr. Girton also leaves four grandchidren and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Ryder, of Indianapolis, and  Mrs. Flora Scott, of Haines City, Fla.
            Mr. Girton had served as highway superintendent for four ears and had also been a member of the Washington advisory board for several years.  The deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. at Lewis Creek and the local encampment of Odd Fellows; the Flat Rock Knights of Pythias; the local Order of Eagles and Red Men; the Haymakers and Pocahontas order here and the old Norristown Grange lodge.  Mr. Girton had donated the large Christmas tree, placed on the Public Square, for several years.
          Funeral arrangements weill be announced later by Charles M. Ewing, funeral director in charge, pending word from a sister, Mrs. Scott, and  A. E. Dudley, of Connersville.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
 Monday, November 16, 1931
Page 1
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JACOB  W.  GIRTON  CALLED  TO  REWARD
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Complications Arising from Recent Operation
Fatal to Well Known Man Monday Morning.
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            The many friends of  Jacob W. Girton  were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred at four o'clock this morning and was due to complications arising following an operation for intestinal trouble.  At the time of his passing, Mr. Girton was sixty-three years old.  The deceased was born in Marion township, Shelby county, on November 20, 1867, and was the son of  Mr. and Mrs. Adam Girton.
          He was twice married.  His first wife was  Miss Carrie Fateley  and to this union were born two sons, Fred, of Washington, Ind., and  Ed Allen Girton, who lives on the old home place in Washington township, Shelby county.  His second marriage was with  Mrs. Jeanette Tincher, who also survives.  There were no children born.  He also leaves four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Ryder, of Indianapolis, and  Mrs. Flora Scott, of Haines City, Fla.
          Mr. Girton was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Lewis Creek, and a charter member of the K. of P. lodge at Flat Rock.  He was also affiliated with the Eagles, Red Men, Haymakers, Pocahontas, Wheat Sheaf Council, here, and the Odd Fellows Encampment of Shelbyville, and was a member of the old Norristown Grange lodge.  The deceased was superintendent of Shelby county highways for four years and for four years was a member of the Washington township advisory board.  He was one of the most prominent, outstanding men in the community and his death is a great loss.
          Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later, pending word from the sister in Florida.  Charges M. Ewing is the undertaker in charge.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
 Wednesday, December 19, 1928
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ARTHUR  GIRTON  SUCCUMBS  TODAY
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Death of Well Known Man Occurs in Flat Rock Today.
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HAD  BEEN  ILL  TWO  YEARS.
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          Arthur Girton, age 69 years, well known resident, died this afternoon at one o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pam Scott, of Flat Rock.  Mr. Girton had been in poor health for the past two years but death was unexpected.  Death was due to complication of diseases.
          The deceased was born in Washington township and was the son of  Mr. and Mrs. Addison Girton.  A number of years ago he was united in marriage with  Miss Amie Winterrowd  and to this union one son and daughter were born.  The wife and son, Carl, preceded him in death.
          Mr. Girton was county commissioner a number of years ago and was street commissioner for ten years, resigning two years ago because of failing health.  He is president of State Street Commissioners and Road Builders Association.  He had been city truant officer here also.  He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Lewis Creek.
          Surviving are one daughter, Miss Irene Girton, who is head of a hospital in Kentucky; one brother, Jacob, of this city; the sister at whose home he died; and one grandson.
          Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Ibid.
 Thursday, December 20, 1928
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            Funeral services for Arthur Girton who died Wednesday at Flat Rock Will be conducted at one o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Norristown church.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
 July 5, 1924
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DIED  SUDDENLY  FRIDAY  MORNING
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Heart Disease Caused Death
of Carl Girton at Home in Bloomington
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FUNERAL  HERE  SUNDAY
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          Carl Girton, age 30 years, the son of  Arthur Girton, well-known in this community, died suddenly at three o'clock Friday morning at his home, in Bloomington, Indiana.  Heart trouble was the cause of his death.
          Mr. Girton was born in Washington township, Shelby county on April 8, 1894.  He was the son of  Arthur  and the late  Amy Girton, and resided here continuously until a few months ago when he moved to Bloomington.
          Two years ago, Carl Girton was married to  Miss Leora Hickum.  To this union one son was born now two months old.  He is survived by widow, Leora Girton, by his father, Arthur Girton, and one sister,  Miss Irene Girton  of Indianapolis.
          Mr. Girton was a graduate of the local high school and also of the University of Indiana at Bloomington, Indiana, and for sometime past was engaged in work for the endowment fund of the university at Bloomington.  He was a member of Shelby lodge of Masons.
          The body will arrive here this evening and will be taken to the C. F. Fix & Son funeral home.  Friends may call Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock and on Sunday up to the time of the funeral.
          Funeral services will be held in the Fix funeral parlors on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock.  Rev. Mr. Wilson of the First Christian church officiating.  Interment will take place in the family lot in Morristown [Norristown-pmf] cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
 July 25, 1922
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MRS.  A. A. GIRTON  DIED  TUESDAY
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Passed Away at Her Home in This City
After Illness of Several Months.
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HOLD  FUNERAL  THURSDAY.
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          Mrs. Amie I. Girton, age fifty-four years, wife of  Arthur A. Girton, died Tuesday morning at 12:15 o'clock at their home, No. 166 West Washington street.  Her death followed an illness which covered a period of several months.  She was attacked with influenza on February 2, 1922, and later pneumonia developed.  She had been operated on twice and had spent five and one-half weeks at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis.  Mrs. Girton was brought to her home here about one week ago.
          She was the daughter of  Norris  and  Martha Winterrowd  and was born in Shelby county on January 27, 1868.  On February 15, 1888 she was married to Mr. Girton.  They had made their home in Shelbyville for a number of years.  Mrs. Girton was well acquainted through the city and in the couth part of the county, and numbered her friends by the score.  She was a member of the Christian church here.
          Mrs. Girton is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Irene Girton, at home, one son, Carl Girton, at home, her aged mother, Mrs. Martha Winterrowd, of Indianapolis, one brother, Harry Winterrowd, of Indianapolis, and one sister, Mrs. Cynthia Carpenter, of Kansas.
          Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at two thirty o'clock, the Rev. Owen Livengood, pastro fo the Christian church, officiating.  Burial will be made in the Norristown cemetery.  C. F. Fix and Son in charge.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
 Monday June 15, 1914
Page 1 column 3
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MRS. CARRIE  GIRTON  DIED  SUDDENLY
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Was Speaking to Son Saturday evening When Fatally Stricken
Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Afternoon At Late Home
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             Mrs. Carrie F. Girton, aged forty-four years, died very suddenly Saturday evening at six-thirty o’clock at her home south of this city in Washington township. Her death was caused by apoplexy.  Mrs. Girton was the wife of  Jacob W. Girton.
             She had not been ill during the day as far as any of the members of the family knew.  She had been in Hope during the day and in the evening had planned to go to Flat Rock with  Mrs. Lewis Blades, a neighbor woman, to attend a meeting of the Pythian Sisters.  About six-thirty o’clock Saturday evening she went from her home into the barnyard, where her son was milking the cows.  She told him that he failed to strip one of the cows dry and went to finish the work when she was stricken.  Mrs. Girton reeled but was caught by her son before she had fallen.  She was taken to the house and  Dr. Walter Wertz  was called.  She was dead several minutes before the physician arrived.
             Mrs. Girton was born July 16, 1869, and at the time of her death was aged forty-four years, ten months and twenty-nine days.  She was a daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. David Fately.  Mr. and Mrs. Girton were married December 24, 1890.
             She was well known throughout the district in which she resided and the news of her death came as a great shock to her many friends.  She was a member of Honor Temple, No. 3288 Pythian Sisters, of Sulphur Hill, and of Norristown Grange, No. 668, P. of H.  She was the Past Lady Assistant Stewart of the Indiana State Grange.
             She is survived by her husband, two sons, Fred  and  Allen, both at home; her aged mother, Mrs. Abigail Fately; two brothers,  Warren Fately, who resides near Flat Rock in this county, and  Worth Fately, of Johnson county.
             The funeral services will be held at the late home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. Burial will be made in the Norristown cemetery in charge of Hendrickson and Sleeth.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelby  Democrat
 Thursday, August 9, 1900
Page 3 column 6
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CHRISTOPHER  GIRTON
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Passing Away of an Aged
and Honored Resident of Shelby County
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          Christopher Girton  died at his home in Flat Rock at 12:00 p.m. August 2nd, after an illness of ten days, aged seventy-five years and eighteen days. The deceased was born in Butler county, Ohio, in 1825, where he grew to manhood and was married to  Miss Malinda Bake on March 4th, 1849.  They came to this county in 1851, locating near Flat Rock.  He engaged in the milling and grain business, which he conducted for several years with considerable profit.  In 1872 he removed to Shelbyville, where he built and operated a grain elevator for some years, after which, having acquired quite a competency, he returned to his farm, which he improved extensively and where he resided until his death.  Officially, he had held offices of township trustee, of county commissioner and as Representative in 1876, being an uncompromising democrat.  His wife having died some two years ago, his two daughters only survive him, they are  Mrs. Lewis Blades, of Hope, and  Mrs. Melissa Babb, of Flat Rock.  Deceased was a warm friend of The Democrat and had been its patron from the first publication.  The bereaved relatives have our sympathy in their loss.  The funeral was from the Norristown church at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 5, by Elder Clark, the interment was under auspices of Farmer Lodge No. 147, F. and A.M. of Winterrowd.  Cortege will leave the house at 1 p.m.
Submitted by Barb Huff


The  Shelby  Democrat
 Thursday October 13, 1898
Page 4 column 1
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             Malinda Girton, wife of  Christopher Girton, died at her home near Flat Rock, in Washington Township, at seven o’clock a.m. Sunday, October 9th, aged seventy-three years.  She leaves a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Lewis [Laura] Blades, of Hope, Indiana, and  Miss Mellissa Girton, who lives at home.  The funeral services were held at Norristown, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, Rev. J. L. Perry, officiating.  Interment in the Norristown cemetery.  Funeral in charge of Edwards & Hageman.
Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelbyville  Republican
Tuesday, October 11, 1898
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          Mrs. Malinda, wife of  Christopher Girton, died at her home near Flatrock at seven o'clock a.m., Sunday, October 9, age 73 years.  She leaves a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Blades, of Hope, Indiana, and  Miss Melissa Girton.  Funeral services will be held at Norristown at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, Rev. J. L. Perry officiating.  Interment in the Norristown cemetery.  Funeral in charge of Edwards & Hageman.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming


The  Shelby  Democrat
 Thursday August 22, 1895
Page 1 column 7
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JAMES  D. GIRTON
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His Death Occurred Yesterday in Chicago
His Remains Taken to Washington Township,
This Morning, For Burial
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(From Daily Democrat, Thursday, August 13th }
             The friends of  James D. Girton were shocked here yesterday evening to learn that he had died yesterday in Chicago, where he had been residing with his wife several months.  Four weeks ago deceased was taken sick and his ailment developing into typhoid fever, he grew constantly worse until death relieved his suffering yesterday morning.  His father,  Hon. Chris Girton, of Washington township, had been summoned to his bedside several days ago, and was with his only son when the grim destroyer claimed his child.  There is nothing we could say regarding deceased that would add to his reputation as a gentleman.  “Jimmy” Girton was a man who stood well among the people in this community from the time he entered it until his death, and  The Democrat  mourns with his relatives in his untimely taking off yesterday morning.  He came to Shelbyville in the year 1877 and entered the merchant tailoring business with  J. L. Martz, in the old building, which stood on the northwest corner of the Square.  He was a candidate on the Democratic ticket for City Clerk in 1879, but was defeated; in 1881 he was elected Councilman from the Second Ward, defeating  Sidney Robertson; he was nominated for Trustee of Addison township in 1882 and was defeated by  John Shelk; in 1880 he was engaged in the agricultural business, the firm being  Ellis & Girton; the firm sold out, in the spring of 1883, to  Hoban & Major.  After this deceased went South, remaining one year, returning home sick.  After recovering he was appointed Deputy County Clerk in 1886, which position he resigned in July, 1887, and embarked in the school supply business, which he was engaged in up to the time of his death, and had traveled over the entire west and extreme northern States, in this business.  He had interests in silver mines in the west, and made his home in Spokane, Washington Territory, for about three years prior to his death.  The cortege will leave Christopher Girton’s home, at nine o’clock tomorrow morning and the funeral will occur at Norristown at ten o’clock.  A committee from the I.O.O.F. Lodge here will attend the funeral, deceased being a member of that Order.
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Norristown Cemetery Washington Township
James D. Girton  December 5, 1855 – August 14, 1895
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Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelby  Democrat
 Thursday August 13, 1891
Page 3 column 1
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          Mr. Adam Girton, aged about sixty years, died Thursday afternoon at the family residence in Washington township, of dropsical affliction.  His funeral occurred Saturday morning at ten o’clock, the services to be conducted by the Grange, of which organization he was an esteemed and valued member.
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Norristown Cemetery Washington Township
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Adam Girton  Died August 6, 1891
aged 58 years, 10 months 28 days
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Adaline P. Girton  wife died April 19, 1868
aged 34 years
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Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock


The  Shelby  Democrat
 Thursday September 9, 1883
Page 3 column 1
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             Mrs. [Susannah] Girton, aged eighty-three years, mother of  Christopher Girton, of this city, died at Flat Rock Sunday.  The remains were interred at Norristown at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon.
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Norristown Cemetery Washington Township
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Susannah Girton  died September 2, 1883
Aged 83 years
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Jacob Girton  died February 17, 1872
aged 72 years 11 months
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Contributed by Barb Huff  for Nancy Brock

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