Gridley's Mother: Ann Sholes Gridley

From Charles V. Gridley Find-A-Grave.

Charles Gridley's mother, Ann Eliza  Sholes Gridley (1825-1909) is listed as a Civil War nurse and a Daughter of the American Revolution.  She is buried with Charles' father at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale, Michigan.

From the Hillsdale (Michigan) Historical Society.

ANN SHOLES GRIDLEY

In her obituary in the local newspaper, the statement is made, "no one knows how much this esteemed woman did for Hillsdale."  Ann became famous as the mother of Capt. Charles Gridley of Manila Bay "You may fire  when you are ready, Gridley!"

She was also well-known nationally for her thirty years' service in the land office in Washington, D.C.

Known locally for her tireless work as a volunteer nurse on the fields of battle of the Civil War, Ann went to the front to administer aid to the sick and wounded.  She received personal thanks from Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan.

--Old Secesh