Michael Gretten (1841-1908)

GRETTEN

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 3/5/2017 at 21:06:31

From Nevada Representative May 8, 1908

County Correspondence

GILBERT

Mr. Michael Gretten died at his home southeast of town Sunday evening at 9 o'clock. Mr. Gretten was born in Germany, and came to this country when a boy and by close application to business accumulated a good farm, moneys and credits. He served his country in the war od 1861 to 1865. The G. A. R.'s had charge of the funeral services which were held at the Congregational church Wednesday and all that is mortal has been laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery east of town. He is survived by a wife and a large grown up family.

From Nevada Representative May 15, 1908

Michael Gretten, the farmer northwest of Gilbert Station who passed away Monday night, was a veteran of the Civil War who went from Lake county, Illinois, and served four years and ten months. He was in eleven battles and sieges besides numerous skirmishes. Rev. P. W. Bishop of Gilbert Station was chaplain of Gretten's regiment and had the solemn privilege of officiating at his comrade's burial.