Blanche Lenora Grigson was born November 23, 1883 in Augusta, Illinois. With the aid of a scholarship she attended Northwestern Academy, 1900-1902. She attended Northwestern University from 1902 to 1906 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. For two years following (1906-08) she taught school. In 1908 she married Thomas E. Croxton and lived in Mount Sterling, Illinois. They had two daughters and one son. Mrs. Croxton died in late December, 1969.
From the guide to the Blanche Grigson Croxton (1883-1969) Papers, 1902-1906, (Northwestern University Archives)