- GFG # A 28
- Colonel in the Militia
- 1840 census, Fulton county, NY, Peter Getman, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 70-80.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 823 - Peter G Getman, ae 75, born in NY; Elizabeth, ae 64, born in NY; Charlotte, ae 28, Dressmaker, born in NY, Margaret, ae 21.
- Ephratah Rural Cemetery has three stones with initials on Peter's Lot that are not clearly identified. I suspect they are children who died young as follows: - E.G. - Emmaline Getman, C.G. - Christopher Getman, H.G. - Harriet Getman (Elisabeth) [WG]
- Alt DOB 1785
- AKA: Schull
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 207 - Living with her son Lester.
- GFG # A 147
- GFG # A148
- GFG # A 150
- (Eliza Pool (married) d 14 Dec 1896, 71-4-8 (Gloversville death record)
- DOB calculated
- 1850 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 1285 - He and his wife were living with his parents.
- 1860 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 1174 -He and his wife were living with his parents.
- 1870 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 66 - Pool John B, ae 51, Farmer with real estate valued at $10,800, born in NY; Eliza, ae 45, Keeps House, born in NY; 92 farm laborers).
- 1880 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, fam # 332 - Pool John B, ae 59, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Eliza, ae 51, wife, Keeping House, born in NY; Getman Adelia, ae 38 (sic) sister-in-law, born in NY.
- 1900 census, Gloversville (Ward 6) Fulton, NY, (253 West St) fam # 54 - Pool John B, b. Jun 1819, ae 80, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Foote Gertrude, b. Apr 1870, ae 30, born in NY, father born in France, mother born in NY, Housekeeper; Getman Adelia, sister-in-law, b. Jun 1831, ae 68, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Friday, June 3, 1904)
Thursday occurred the death of another of Gloversville's old and highly respected residents, John B. Pool. He had been in poor health for many years and suffered a stroke of paralysis three years ago. Last Friday he sustained a broken hip from a fall and failed rapidly. Mr. Pool was born in Gloversville and had resided there all his life, having reached the advanced age of 84 years. In 1850 he was married to Eliza Getman of Ephratah, whose death occurred Dec. 14, 1896.
- GFG # A151
- Newspaper Article (The Johnstown Daily Republican, NY, Wednesday, December 8, 1897)
Ephratah ... Miss Emeline Getman had the misfortune to slip on the stone in front of their residence last Saturday, and bruised herself quite badly.
- GFG # A 153
- Where was she during the 1850 census ?
- Where was she during the 1860 census ?
- Where was she during the 1870 census ?
- 1880 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, fam # 332 - Pool John B, ae 59, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Eliza, ae 51, wife, Keeping House, born in NY; Getman Adelia, ae 38 (sic) sister-in-law, born in NY.
- 1900 census, Gloversville (Ward 6) Fulton, NY, (253 West St) fam # 54 - Pool John B, b. Jun 1819, ae 80, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Foote Gertrude, b. Apr 1870, ae 30, born in NY, father born in France, mother born in NY, Housekeeper; Getman Adelia, sister-in-law, b. Jun 1831, ae 68, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Amsterdam Eveing Recorder, NY, Wednesday, August 8, 1906)
Tuesday evening occurred the death of Miss Adelia Getman, aged 76 years at her home, in Gloversville. She had been a resident of Gloversville for the past thirty-five years. She was a sister of the late Mrs. John B. Pool, and is survived by two brothers, Lester Getman of Gloversville and Peter Getman of Palatine Bridge.
- GFG # A 152
- Dressmaker
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 823 - Peter G Getman, ae 75, born in NY; Elizabeth, ae 64, born in NY; Charlotte, ae 28, Dressmaker, born in NY, Margaret, ae 21.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 207 - Getman Lester, ae 33, Dealer in Groceries with real estate valued at $2200 and personal property of $3000; Betsey, ae 75, keeping house (mother); Charlotte, ae 35, dress maker with personal property valued at $1000.
- 1880 Ephratah census, fam # 264, Getman Lester, ae 41, Merchant; Charlotte, ae 48, sister, keeping house.- Obituary (The Daily saratogian, NY, Tuesday, November 12, 1889)
At Keck's Center, Fulton county, Friday night Charlotte Getman was found dead in her room. She had gone to dress for an entertainment. It is reported death was caused by heart difficulty.- Death Announcement (Fulton County Republican, November 14, 1889)
SUDDEN DEATH.—Charlotte Getman, sister of Lester Getman, a prominent merchant of Ephratah, was found dead in her room last Friday evening about 7 o'clock. Miss Getman went to her room to get ready to attend an entertainment given in Apollo hall for the benefit of the Reform church. Not appearing for a time her friends became alarmed and went to her room, where she was found dead. Heart difficulty is the supposed cause ot her death.
- GFG # A 155
- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 204 - Living with her brother Lester.
- In 1868 the firm of Randall and Matthewson was located about a half a mile down the creek from the Yauney mill. They also manufactured woolen products. (Our Todays and Yesterdays, in the Town of Ephratah - Bicentenial History Publication, 1976)
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 139 - Matheman (sic) Simon, ae 45 - Manufacturer, born in US; Maggy, ae 33, Keeping House, born in US.
- 1875 NYS census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, fam # 141 - Simon C Mathewson, frame house with a value of $1800, ae 50, born in RI, Retired Farmer; Margaret, ae 39, wife, born in Fulton.
- 1880 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 267 - Mathewson S C, ae 54, Merchant, born in RI, parents born in RI; M E, ae 42, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG # A 156
- He kept store in Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Our Todays and Yesterdays, in the Town of Ephratah - Bicentenial History Publication, 1976)
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 767 - Lester Getman ae 21, Groceryman with personal property valued at $200
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 207 - Getman Lester, ae 33, Dealer in Groceries with real estate valued at $2200 and personal property of $3000; Betsey, ae 75, keeping house (mother); Charlotte, ae 35, dress maker with personal property valued at $1000.
- 1880 Ephratah census, fam # 264, Getman Lester, ae 41, Merchant; Charlotte, ae 48, sister, keeping house.
- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 204 - Getman Lester, b. May 1837, ae 63, born in NY, parents born in NY, Merchant, owns his home without a mortgage; Mathewson Margarett, sister, b. Sep 1835, ae 65, widow, no children, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Gloversville (Ward 4), (153 west Street) fam # 420, Getman Lester, ae 72, born inNY, parents born in NY, Merchant - Groceries.
- 1920 census, Gloversville (Ward 4) Fulton, NY, (153 West Fulton St) fam # 421 - Getman Lester, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 83, born in NY, parents born in NY, Retired.
- GFG # A 29
- Mary's place of burial is suspected to be at the Homestead cemetery.
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 3010 - William Nellis Jr., ae 67, Laborer, born in NY; Mary, ae 63, born in NY; neither able to read and write, Robert, ae 25, born in NY; Fanny, ae 28, born in NY.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 772 - William J Nellis, ae 77, Day Laborer with real estate valued at $200, born in NY; Mary, ae 73, born in NY; Robert Nellis, ae 35, Day Laborer, ae 35, born in NY; Lana, ae 38, born in NY; Licena, ae 7, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 397 - Living with his son Robert.
- GFG # A 157a
- GFG # A 167
- GFG # A 168
- GFG - A30
- Joseph Getman and Elizabeth Rickard were 2nd cousins.
- Joseph Getman and Delia Rickard were 2nd cousins.
- 1820 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, p 289 - Joseph Getman 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26, 2 persons engaged in agriculture, 1 black male slave 14-25.
- 1830 census, Ephratah, Montgomery, NY, Josep Getman, 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 30-40 [listed next to Henry Williamson].
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 3019 - Joseph Getman, ae 61, Farmer, Farmer, born in NY; Delia, ae 52, born in NY; Betsey Richard, ae 21. [sharing the dwelling with Delia's son Uriah]
- Census records do not support the presence of two Joseph Getmans born abt 1789.
- GFG # B 17
- Joseph Getman and Elizabeth Rickard were 2nd cousins.
- GFG identifies the wife of Joseph Getman as Elizabeth Williams. Census records do not support this.
Marriage Notes for Joseph Getman and Elizabeth Rickard
- Alt date marriage date: 24 Nov 1811 (GFG)
- GFG - B128 / A
- There is no information on him other than the Getman Genealogy.
- GFG - B 21
- Joseph Getman and Delia Rickard were 2nd cousins.
- 1860 census, Avoca, Stuben, NY, fam # 318 - Uriah Williamson, ae 40, Farmer, real estate of $7000, personal property of $2100, born in NY; Nancy, ae 32, born inNY; Wm H, ae 8, born in NY; Lewis, ae 6; Alida C, ae 5; George, ae 2; Deliah, ae 63, born in NY; Betsey, ae 69, born in NY; George Gray, ae 18, Laborer, born in NY; Aaron Shults, ae 28, Laborer, personal property of $300, born in NY.
- Living with her son Ahaziah during the 1880 census.
- GFG - B / A
- What happend to her?
- GFG # B 116 / A
- GFG # A32
- Alt DOB: 25 May 1791 (GFG)
- 1830 census, Ephratah, Montgomery, NY - Benjamin Getman, 2 males under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 2 females under 5, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70.
- 1840 census, [Ephratah] Fulton, NY - Benjamin Getman, 2 male 5-10, 2 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 60-70.
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY fam # 2965 - Benj Getman ae 56, Farmer with property valued at $4000, born in NY; Mary, ae 52, born in NY; Rachel, ae 34, born in NY; Catherine, ae 22; Oliver, ae 20, Farmer; William, ae 18, Taylor; Asa, ae 16 Farmer; Mary A, ae 12.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 771 - Benjamin Getman, ae 69, Farmer with real estate valued at $6000 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Polly, ae 66, born in NY; Catharine, ae 32; Asa, ae 29; Mary Ann, ae 23; Oliver, ae 30, Farmer.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 399 - Getman Benjamin, ae 79, farmer with real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property of $1500; Mary, ae 75, keeping house; Kate, ae 42; Asa, ae 38; Mary A, ae 34).
- NOTES (Hudson and Mohawk Valleys)
Benjamin, .son of George (2) Getman, was born on the homestead in Montgomery
county, June 1, 1791, died at the age of eightyeight years, his death resulting from a kick
received from a vicious horse. This homestead is now in the town of Ephratah, Fulton
county, Montgomery and Fulton counties having been created from Tryon. He inherited the homestead, and was a farmer all his days of activity. He served in the war of 1812 and was engaged at the battle of Sacketts Harbor. He held the office of justice of the peace and was a man of importance in his town. He was a leading member of the Dutch Reformed church, which he served officially. He married Mary Van Antwerp, of Mohawk, Montgomery county:- Benjamin, son of George (2) Getman, was born on the homestead in Montgomery county, June I, 1791. (died at the age of eighty-eight years, his death resulting from a kick received from a vicious horse This homestead is now in the town of Ephratah. Fulton county, Montgomery and Fulton counties having been created from Tryon. He inherited the homestead, and was a farmer all his days of activity. He served in the war of 1812 and was engaged at the battle of Sacketts Harbor. He held the office of justice of the peace and was a man of importance in his town. He was a leading member of the Dutch Reformed church, which be served officially. (Reynolds)
- AKA: Marytje / Polly
- Living with her son Oliver during the 1880 census.- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Mrs. Mary getman, relict of the late Benjamin Getman and mother of ex-sheriff Oliver Getman, died very suddenly at her residence in the town of Ephratah, on Sunday afternoon, May 20th, at the advanced age of 86 years. she had complained for several years of a difficulty of the heart, and it is supposed that it was this which called her so unexpectedly to her reward above. She was a most estimable woman and enjoyed the highest respect from all living in her immediate neighborhood, who will mourn her taking way. Her funeral occured from her late residence on Wednesday of last week. Rev. J. A. Williamson of this village officiating.
- GFG # A169
- GFG # A176
- Living with her brother Oliver and his wife during the 1880 census.
- Living with her brother Crawford, during the 1900 and 1910 census.
- GFG # A177
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 400 - Getman Oliver, ae 41, Farmer with personal property valued at $2500; Lavina, ae 36 with real estate valued at $800 and personal property of $1000 (wife); Wood Levi, ae 26, Physician with real estate valued at $800 and personal property of $1000.
- Oliver was the census taker "Asst. Marshal" for the 1870 census in Ephratah.
- 1880 Ephratah census, fam # 321 - Getman Oliver ae 51, Farmer, Lovina ae 46, wife, keeping house; Kate, ae 53, sister, at home; Mary, mother, widow, aged.
- 1900 census, Johnstown (Ward 4), Fulton, NY, (Main Street) fam # 117 - Getman Oliver, b. Feb 1828 (?), ae 72, married 43 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns his home with a mortgage; Lovina, wife, b. Nov, 1834, ae 65, married 43 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Helen (?) ---. b. Jun 1878, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- “Oliver, son of Benjamin and Mary (Van Antwerp) Getman, was born on the old Getman homestead in the town of Ephratah, Fulton county. New York, February 4, 1829. He was educated in the common schools, and passed his life engaged in farming, manufacturing, and in the public service. In 1862 he was appointed deputy-sheriff of Fulton county, and in 1863 special deputy to United States provost marshal, holding the latter office until the close of the civil war. He was deputy-sheriff continuously until 1871, when he was elected sheriff. On retiring from the sheriff's office he returned to the farm, remaining until the death of his father in 1879. In that year he associated with his brother Crawford in the manufacture of window glass. He removed to Cleveland, Oswego county, New York, where their plant was located, remaining there until 1889. During a great part of these years he was traveling in the interest of the company, and as salesman of their factory product. While in Oswego county he was elected supervisor, and served four years. In 1890 he removed to Johnstown. New York, and was elected a supervisor of Fulton county, and re-elected in 1891. During 1892 he organized the Getman Glass Manufacturing Company, of which he was president, and erected a plant at Avonmore, Pennsylvania, for the manufacture of window glass. Mr. Getman removed to that state and superintended the erection of the plant, and remained in the management until 1895. In that year he returned to Johnstown, where he engaged in the real estate and loan business, settlement of estates and general office business, continuing until his retirement from all active business. He has been identified with many of the business interests of Johnstown was a member of the first board of directors of the First National Bank, of the People's Rank, and of the Fulton County Savings Rank was president of the Fulton County Agricultural Society. He always continued the operation of the old homestead farm, settled by his emigrant ancestor, and inherited by him from his father, Benjamin Getman. He is connected with the Masonic order. holding membership in Garoga Lodge. No. 300, Free and Accepted Masons, Johnstown Chapter. No. 78. Royal Arch Ma-sons, and Holy Cross Cormmandery, No. 51, Knights Templar. Politically he is a Republican, and in religion is a Presbyterian. “(Reynolds)
- Living with her parents during the 1860 census
- The 1870 census seems to indicate that her parents are deceased and their real estate was divided between Lovina and her brother Levi.- Obituary (unsourced)
Lovina wood, wife of Oliver Getman, died at home, in the city of Johnstown Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, after a short illness, of Pheumonia. Mrs Getman has been ailing for several months but was able to be about the house until a few days ago when pneumonia developed.
Mrs. Getman was born in Ephratah 77 years ago, and was the daughte rof Dr. Henry Wood of that place. She was an attendant atthe Dutch Reformed church of Ephratah and for a number of years served as organist. oOn October 31st, 1855, she was married to Oliver Getman, and they resided in Ephratah until 1872, when Mr. Getman came to Johnstown to serve as sheriff of Fulton county. During his term of office, Mrs. Getman held the position of turnkey. Since that time Mr. and Mrs. Getman have resided in Johnstown, with the exception of ten years, which were spent at the home of Mr. Getman's brother, Crawford Getman, at Cleveland.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Getman is survived by two nieces, Mrs. John Rickard of Fort Plain and Mrs. Everett Stephenson of Schenectady, and one nephew, Charles Wood of Ephratha.
The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Williamson, officiating. Interment was in the Fern Dale cemetery.
- GFG # A178
- 1860 census, Newport, Herkimer, NY, fam # 217 - Living with his future in-laws.
- 1870 census, Newport, Herkimer, NY, fam # 157 - He and his wife were living with his father-in-law.
- married on a Wednesday in October 1861, Reverend Briggs, of Mohawk
- selected Cashier of bank in June 1861
- joined Masons in 1861
- Masons - St. Warden 1862
- Master 1864 - 1863 - 1865 - 1866 - 1867 - 1868 - 1870 "Masters and Wardens of Newport Lodge #445 F.&A. M."
- Reynolds lists his wife as Mary Bently
"A Glimpse in Passing, Newport, N.Y. 1791 - 1991"
chapter - Diary of William S Benchly
Newport Historical Center, Newport, NYon Benchley stone
MARY W GRISWOLD
died Mar 7 1899
aged 63 yearsBurial Records, Newport Cemetery
Route 28, Village of Newport, Herkimer County, New YorkIdentified in Getman geneology at Mary Bentley
- GFG # A180
- Was very successful in business
- 1850 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY - living with his brother Chauncy.
- 1870 census, Cleveland, Oswego, NY, fam # 101 (Clement J Earll and family) - Getman Crawford, ae 35, Glass Manufacturer with real estate valued at $5000 and personal property of $15,000, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Cleveland, Oswego, NY, fam # 207 (Lidia Earll and family) - Getman Crawford, ae 46, no occupation listed, born in NY, parents born in NY
- 1900 census, Constantia (Cleveland) Oswego, NY, fam # 224 - Getman Crawford, b. Jan 1834, ae 66, born in NY, parents born in NY, Capitalist, owns his home without a mortgage; Catherine, sister, b. Aug 1827, ae 72, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Constantia, Oswego, NY (Center Street) fam # 160 - Getman Crawford, ae 76, born in NY, parents born in NY, Merchant - General Store, owns his home without a mortgage; Kate, sister, ae 82, born in NY; Saltsman Mary A, sister, ae 69, widow, no children, born in NY; Shindler Mary, servant, ae 72, widow, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1867; Mary M, servant, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Housekeeper - Private Family.- Crawford Getman, was the grandson of George Getman, one of the brothers whose homes were in Fulton, then Montgomery county, town of Ephratah. the family is of German origin. The Getmans of this country being, so far as know, descendants of these four brothers. George was the father of six sons, one of whom, Benjamin, was born in Ephratah. He lived to be ninety years of age, dying in 1879. His wife, Mary Van Antwerp, was Holland Dutch and also a resident of Montgomery County, she died in 1883 at the age of eighty-eight. Benjamin and Mary Getman were the parents of twelve children: Eliza, Washington, Jane, Chauncy, Delia, Rachel, Oliver, Kate, William, Asa, Crawford and Mary. These children all grew to maturity and are now living, with the exception of William, Eliza and Jane, So long as the parents lived, all of the children met at the old home on July 5th to celebrate the wedding anniversary of father and mother. Crawford the youngest son, now sixty-one years of age , received a common school education, worked on the farm when a boy, clerked in a country store for three years, and until 1857 clerked in the Agricultural Bank of Herkimer until the bank closed. He came to Cleveland in 1858, where he kept the books for the Union Glass Company, remaining in this position until September 1, 1863, when the firm of Caswell & Company was formed, the members of the firm being William Foster, Forrest Farmer, H. J. Caswell and Crawford Getman. Mr. Getman's life for the remaining thirty-one years is the history of the glass manufacturing industry of Oswego county, which will be found elsewhere in this volume. Mr. Getman has never married. His sister, Kate, lives with him caring for his home.
(Landmarks of Oswego County - pg. 92)
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Thursday, November 29, 1917)
Cleveland, Nov. 28 - Crawford Getman, for years prominent glass manufacturer, the biggest individual maker in the world, died at 4:30 this afternoon at his home in this village.
Crawford Getman was born in Ephratah, Fulton County, January 23, 1833 (sic). He had only a common school education. At the age of 13 years he entered the store of his brother, Chauncy Getman, at Ephratah, serving there as a clerk for a time. Thence he went to Fort Plain where he was employed as a clerk in a general store for two years. Then he moved to Herkimer where he had secured the position as bookkeeper in the state bank, the head of which institute was F. M. Spinner, afterward treasurer of the United States.
In June 1858, Mr. Getman went to Cleveland in this state to fill the position of bookkeeper with the Union Glass Works. He remained there several years and then formed a partnership with H. J. Caswell and they bought the Cleveland Glass Works. In 1878, Mr. Getman bought out his partner and in 1961 (?) he purchased the plan of the Union Glass Works and thus became the largest individual manufacturer of window glass in the United States, if not in the world. About 1890 the United Glass Company was formed, taking in all the glass manufacturers in the United States. Mr. Getman refused to join the trust and in order to secure his plant they were obliged to buy it outright and they did at his own price.
In politics Mr. Getman was a Democrat. He served the town of Constantia as supervisor a few terms several years. He was president and trustee of the village of Cleveland for many years. At one time he was president of the National State Bank at Oneida and for years was director of two Oneida banks and in a national bank at Central Square. He was a member of the Episcopal church. Mr. Getman never married. He was the youngest of a family of six brothers and six sisters all of whom are dead. Only nephews and nieces survive.
After selling out his glass plant at Cleveland, Mr. Getman lived a retired life. He was a great reader, taking 10 daily newspapers and dozens of magazines and had thus kept himself informed very thoroughly regarding current topics. He was public spirited, generous and a liberal giver to enterprises in the interest of the village, town and church. He was an especially good business man, very successful in his undertakings, amassing a handsome fortune. He had the shrewd insight and the sound judgement which enabled him to reach the right conclusion and make correct decisions. He was honest and honorable, energetic and enterprising. He was a master of detail and had a good grasp on business at all times. He drew around him a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who esteemed and respected him highly. He was long one of the most prominent and influential men of his neighborhood where he will be much mourned and missed.Newspaper Article (Oswego Daily Palladium, NY, Saturday, December 1, 1917)
CLEVELAND, N. Y. Dec. 1 - (Special) - Private funeral services for Crawford Getman were held at his residence here at 7:30 o'clock last night by the Rev. Mr. Barhans, rector of the Episcopal church. The remains were taken to Johnstown, N. Y. for burial this morning. His estate id estimated at $1,500,000 by many who were acquainted with him and his business affairs. It is said that he left a will with several local bequests. Two nephews live here, George Baker and Harvey Saltsman. There are several others in Johnstown, including his namesake, Crawford Getman, who is an attorney, and who it is believed will look after the estate.
The wealth of the Getman has been proverbial for many years past. Oliver Getman, another brother, died a short time ago in Johnstown, leaving a large estate. Whether the will of Crawford Getman will be found in his strong box here or whether it has been placed for safe keeping with some trust company will not be known until an examination has been made of his papers here.
- Newspaper Article (The Palladium, Oswego, NY, Thursday, December 6, 1917)
Crawford Getman, retired glass manufacturer, of Cleveland, N. Y., left an estate of more than a million dollars, according to Atorney Charles R. Coville, of Oneida. who filed his will with Surrogate Clayton I. Miller here today and obtained an order to serve citations upon heirs and next of kin.
There were no charitable or public bequests, the entire estate going to thirty relatives and friends. A grand-nephew, Myron Shutts, of Richfield Springs, and Mamie Gallaver, 125 N. Boulevard, Chicago, Ill., receive no bequests, the reason being, it is said, that Mr. Getman did not know of their existence at the time the will was made.
The executors and trustees of the will are directed to create a trust fund of $20,000, which shall be invested as to provide an annuity of $800 a year, which shall go to George G. Baker, of Cleveland, during his life time. At his death the trust fund goes into the residuary estate. Besides the above, Mr. Baker receives a bequest of $20,000 and a one-sixteenth portion of the residuary estate, which is estimated at $75,000. Mr. Baker is a merchant in Cleveland.
Crawford O. Getman, Jr., of Johnstown, Fulton County, N. Y., receives a bequest of $20,000 and five-sixteenths of the residuary estate, estimated at $375,000.
Miss Mary Schindler, of Cleveland, who was a maid in Mr. Getman's household, receives a bequest of $6,000.
Harvey Saltsman and Carrie Saltsman, nephew and niece, Cleveland, N. Y., $10,000 each and each one-sixteenth of the residuary, which it is estimated will give them $75,000 more.
Charles R. Baker, nephew, Birmingham, Ala., nephew, $10,000 and one-sixteenth of residuary.
May Harter, Frankfort N. Y., niece, $10,000 and one-sixteenth of residuary.
Adelbert Getman, nephew, Gloversville, and May Ehle, Fort Plain, each $10,000 and one-sixteenth each of residuary estate.
Alida Diefendorf, Canajoharie, N. Y., and Etta Getman, nieces, $10,000. Do not participate in residuary estate.
Catherin Pauline Getman, Gloversville and Helen W. House, St. Johnstown [sic], N. Y. $10,000 each and one-sixteenth of residuary estate.
Henrietta W. Getman niece, incompetent, confined in asylum at Utica, N. Y., $300. Does not participate in residuary estate.
Crawford Shults and Benjamin Shults, Fort Plain; William Shults, Canajoharie; John P. Shults. Lockport; Edwin J . Shults, Amsterdam; Rachael Shults, Gloversville; Leslie Worllett, children of his sister, Jane Shults, $10,000 each.
Leslie Shults, daughter of Eugene Shults, $5,000.
Lela Van Woert Fields, daughter of Jan VanEoert, Mount Pocona, Pa., $5,000.
Clyde Shults, New York city, $5,000.
Ella Smith, daughter of Alvira Shults, Ephratah, N. Y., $5,000.
Frank and Arthur Shults, Gloversville, $5,000 each.
Maud Shults, now Kneskern, Fultonville, $5,000.
Mrs. Ollie Dutton Stanton, wife of the Rev. Royal A, Stanton, Ephratah, N. Y., $5,000.
G. L. Meyers, Gloversville, $5,000.
Crawford A. Stoddard, Herkimer, $2,000. All are to be paid in full.
Jane Ann VanWoert and Leslie Woollerr, one-sixteenth of the residuary estate.
Thjs Madison County Trust & Deposit Company, of Oneida, N. Y., Charles W. Harter, of Frankfort, and Crawford O. Getman, of Johnstown, N. Y., are named as executors and trustees of the will. The will was executed in March, 1916, at Cleveland, N. Y. Apparently this estate is one of the largest coming within the jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court of Oswego county in some, years.
Eugene Morenos and Purcival D. Barley, of Cleveland, were the witnesses.
The estimate as to the amount of the residuary was made by Attorney Coville in talking of the estate with friends at the county building.Newspaper Article (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, May 17, 1915)
A final decision baa been made by Referee Harwood Dudley in the case of Getman vs, Getman, famous in the annals of Fulton county court proceedings for its length. The action was brought by Crawford Getman of Cleveland against Oliver Getman of this city, an action for an accounting for rents on certain properties and for $16,000 alleged borrowed by the defendant of the plaintiff.
The case was started in September, 1910, and has dragged its way through many a term of court. Attorney Harwood Dudley was appointed referee early in the action and has served since. In March, 1912, the defendant voluntarily relinquished deeds to the property mentioned in the first part of the action and only the action for the borrowed money was continued. Numerous hearings have been held since that time. The decision of Referee Dudley is in favor of the plaintiff, giving him a verdict of $14,716.82 with costs of $1,997.91, making a total of $16,714.73.
Attorney Crawford O, Getman of this city was attorney of record for the plaintiff, with Attorney Borden D. Smith as counsel. Attorney Henry M. Eldredge of Fort Plain represented the defendant.
- GFG # A181
- Mary Ann Getman and Jonathan Saltsman were 2nd cousins 1 time removed.
- 1910 census, Constantia, Oswego, NY (Center Street) fam # 160 - Living with her brother Crawford.
- GFG # A 193
- GFG incorrectly indicates he was unmarried.
- Mary Ann Getman and Jonathan Saltsman were 2nd cousins 1 time removed.
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 147 1/2 - Saltsman Peter J, ae 88, widower, Retired Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jonathan, ae 55, son, Farm Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary Ann, ae 45, daughter-in-law, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1900 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 209 - Saltsman Johnathan, b. Jun 1824, ae 75, married 27 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary A, wife, b. Jun 1837, ae 63, married 27, yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lewis William H, boarder, b. May 1838, ae 62, born in NY, father born in MA, mother born in NY, Nurse.
- GFG # A 34
- GFG identifies a fourth child, Clark and a fifth unnamed child. William and Clark are the same person. No other reference to the unnamed child has been fouond. [WG]- Will
Record of the Will of the Real Estate of William Getman deceased and the people of there of.In the name of God I William Getman of the town of Minden in the County of Montgomery and State of New York being of sound mind and memory do this twentieth day of July one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following Vis. Thusly I order and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses, be paid out of my funeral estate by my executors herein after name3s or out of monies due the estate as they may think proper. - secondly - I give and bequeath unto my wife Catherine and my children named Charlotte, William Clark, and Mary Ann, all my property, found and not that I shall have as my own to be equally divided between them, share and share alike, on the conditions and exceptions following - Thirdly - I do hereby order and direct that my wife Catherine in the dividing of said property (and as shall be directed by my executors [?}) shall take as part of the legacy hereby bequeathed a third to be all my remads against David Charlesworth and John Charlesworth for the support for board of said Charles worths mother being one hundred and nineteen weeks, at a reasonable price per week, and the remainder of her share to be taken out of the personal property - and if said money shall not be collected from said Charlesworths than her share to be taken in proportion from the other personal property to the children and to be ten lop [?]. - fourthly - I do further devine and direct that my said wife Catherine have the control and management/ under the direction of my executors or a majority of them of all and singular the property hereby bequeathed during her widowhood, and that the personal property be used with care and prudence, and after the marriage or dec3ease to be equally divided between my daid children. Siz6thly - I do further order and direct that my said wife Catherine shall during her widowhood have a decent and comfortable support out of the estate by all (?)- left or out of the avail, those (?) of as likewise the children maintained (?), and that the executors direct that my said children be properly educated and that each of them be instructed to have occupation or profession such as they may choice, when they come years of understanding or as is best adapted to their dispositions and the executors may judge proper - Seventhly - It is my further will, that if my said wife should after my decease again engage in matrimony and become indigent or be brought into necessitous circumstances by misfortune or accident/ and not by her or her husbands ---- or imprudence - that the executors furnish her and her family with such relief as they may deem proper out of the remaining property - always observing strict prudence and economy - eighthly - I do further will and devise that the above bequest to my said wife all on them express conditions, that no more shall be taken out of the money owing me or out of the real estate than shall be wanting in the bequest above to make be my said wife's share or one fourth part, and all the legacies and bequests above make to my said wife an to be considered in lieu of her dower - Ninthly - I hereby appoint my said wife Catherine executrix and Peter G. Getman, Joseph Getman, Benjamin Getman, Christopher Getman and Clark K (?) Charlesworth executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made at any time by me made either verbally or in writing, in witness hereof I have hereto at my hand and seal the day and year just above written. William Getman I. S.
Signer, publisher, and declared by the above named William Getman to be his last will and testament in prudence of us who have hereto -unpetively (?) subscribed our names as witnesses in proven (?) of the testator.
Charles Getman, John L Allen, Philip Young
- GFG # A 183
- GFG identifies him as William GFG - A 183 and Clark GFG - A 184.- 1850 census, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, fma # 750 - Aumd (?) Gright, ae 46, Gardener, born in Germany; John Martin, ae 24; George, ae 26, Laborer; William Getman, ae 22, Laborer, born in Canada.
- 1852 California census, Losangeles, W C Getman, ae 24, Hotel [Oerator], born in NY, last residence, NY. (Possibly in partnership with G. W. Hart, ae 33, Hotel [Operator], born in KY, last residence, TX.
- William was warrented a piece of property (160 acres) in the state of Wisconsin on September 10, 1850. This was a Military Warrant based upon his service in the Mexican War. He aparenty sold the property and remained in California.Newspaper Article (Los Angeles Herald, CA, Monday, April 17, 1899)
... In the Summer of 1857, the state election came off and the regular state and county tickets were presented. William C. Getman, who had already served two years as city marshal, was elected sheriff. He was a noble-hearted man, brave and a terror to evil doers. In the spring of 1858, after he had been for some months in possession of his office, Sheriff Getman was informed that there was a crazy man in Madigan's corral, which stood at the corner of Aliso and Alameda streets, where now there is a stable.
He went down to arrest the man. Arriving there, the supposed lunatic made no resistance, but asked as a favor that he might go to see a friend in Nigger alley. As the man was quiet and apparently in his right mind, the sheriff granted his request, not thinking for a moment that any harm could come of doing so.
Together they went up to Nigger alley, and when they had reached a point about half way through, the man, who had not been searched, suddenly drew a revolver from his pocket and covered the sheriff with it. Getman shouted, 'Don't shoot!' but the scoundrel fired, killing him instantly.
Intense excitement was felt all over the city when the assassination became known. The citizens gathered from all parts, and, to escape the crowd, the desperado, who was afterwards found to have been in reality an outlaw, took refuge in a pawnbroker's shop at the foot of Nigger alley. Driving the proprietor from the store, he seized all the firearms and prepared to defend himself to the last.
The mob gathered in upon him, but he fired into their midst and held them at bay, wounding W. W. Jenkins, who now lives in Castaie canyon, above Newhall, in the thigh. Jenkins was game. Winding a bandage around his bleeding limb, he hobbled, around the building to a point where the ground enabled him to look down a knothole in the ceiling and view the interior of the store.
At the front door stood the desperado, a revolver in each hand, and apparently master of the situation. Aiming through the knothole, Jenkins shot him in his tracks, the ball passing through the head of the desperado. And so ended the assassination of Getman.
- Officer Down Memorial Page (on line)
Sheriff William Getman was killed while trying to diffuse a violent situation. A suspect had entered a pawnshop and demanded to the storeowner shoot him or he would shoot the storeowner. Sheriff Getman responded and came up behind the suspect, spoke calmly to him and placed his hand on the suspect’s shoulder. The suspect quickly turned around and started shooting emptying his gun. Sheriff Getman was struck and killed. A Deputy and other men returned fire killing the suspect.- William C. Getman
In 1857 the voters elected William C. Getman to succeed Sheriff Bettis. Getman's term of service was the briefest of any person who ever served the county as Sheriff. He was the second to be killed in line of duty.
"Billy" Getman, as he was popularly known, was a western hero in every sense of the word, and he was well qualified to perform the job to which he was elected. As a soldier during the Mexican War, he had been severely wounded by grapeshot at the storming of Belen Gate in siege of Mexico City. For two years prior to his election as sheriff, he had served as city marshal of Los Angeles. He was also a lieutenant in the Rangers. This was a law enforcement organization that had evolved from the city's volunteer police force.
Getman had been in office only a few days when he was informed that a man named Reed was causing some concern in town. When the Sheriff and a deputy, Francis Baker, arrived at the scene they found that Reed had barricaded himself in a room adjacent to a pawnshop. As Sheriff Getman was about to force the door, Reed suddenly burst through it. As Reed ran out he pulled a pistol from his pocket and fired point blank at the young sheriff, killing him instantly. A running gun battle ensued, and armed Angelenos joined the fray and began shooting at the fleeing felon. This tragic incident occurred on January 7, 1859, and Sheriff Getman was buried two days later. Once again the Board of Supervisors was called upon to appoint someone to complete the unexpired term of a Sheriff. The person chosen was James Thompson.- Orriginal burial cited in an article in the Los Angeles Times. the article was relating the history of fort Moore Hill, the current site of the Los Angeles Unified School Districts office. Many of the remains were reinterred at Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles in 1917.
- GFG - A 185
- A number of sources identify him as John Kring son of Hans Lodewick and Anna Maria. I have been unable to find any clear documentation for this connection. However I consider it very plausable. [WG]
- GFG - A
- GFG - A
- GFG - A
- Is this the Elizabeth Kring who married Harmon Sponable, abt 1845 ?
- GFG - A
- Is he the Jacob Kring who married Maria Eckert?
- GFG # A 37
- Given name and relationships presumed based on the 1850 census records. [WG]
- 1820 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY - Kring John, 1 male under 10, 2 males 24-46, 1 female 16-26.
- 1830 census, Oppenheim, Montgomery, NY - John Kring, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 30-40.
- 1850 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 277 - John Kring, ae 59, Farmer, born in NY; Mary, ae 55, born in NY; Jacob, ae 30, Farmer, born in NY; Hiram Jennings, ae 32, Farmer, born in NY; Mary C, ae 28, born in NY; Mary A, ae 5, born in NY; William, ae 11/12; Hannah Michael, ae 90, born in NY; Mary Helmer, ae 18, born in NY; Alvin Phikle, age not know, place of birth not known; Henry Fox, ae 22, Laborer with property valued at $450, born in NY.
- 1855 NYS census, Oppenheim, Fulton, fam # 60 - Hiram Jennings, ae 36, born in Mont. Co, Farmer; Mary Ann, ae 32, wife, born in Fulton County; Mary, ae 10, child, born in Mont. Co; Wm, ae 5, child; Martha, ae 10/12, child, John Kring, ae 68, father-in-law, born in Fulton, Farmer; Mary, ae 57, mother-in-law, born in Otsego Co; Jacob, ae 39, brother-in-law, born in Fulton, Farmer; Wm Newkirk, ae 18, adopted, born in England.
- 1860 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 617 - John Kring, ae 68, Farmer, born in NY; Mary, ae 64, born in NY; Jacob, a 40, Farmer. [sharing the dwelling with his son-in-law Hiram Jennings]
- 1865 NYS census, Oppenheim, Fulton, fam # 159 - John Kring, ae 74, born in Fulton, Farmer; Mary, ae 69, wife, born in Otsego; Jacob, ae 45, child, born in Montgomery, Farmer.
- 1870 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 244 - Living with her son-in-law Hiram Jennings.
- 1855 NYS census, Oppenheim, Fulton, fam # 60 - Hiram Jennings, ae 36, born in Mont. Co, Farmer; Mary Ann, ae 32, wife, born in Fult. Co; Mary, ae 10, child, born in Mont. Co; Wm, ae 5, child; Martha, ae 10/12, child, John Kring, ae 68, father-in-law, born in Fult. Co, Farmer; Mary, ae 57, mother-in-law, born in Otsego Co; Jacob, ae 39, brother-in-law, born in Fult, Farmer; Wm Newkirk, ae 18, adopted, born in England.
- 1870 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 244 - Living with and apparently in partnership with his brother-in-law Hiram Jennings.
- GFG - A
- GFG - A
- Where was he during the 1850 census ?
- Where was he during the 1860 census ?
- Where was he during the 1870 census ?
- 1880 census, Plano, Kendall, IL, (Jones Street) fam # 286 - Beck Christopher, ae 57, Carpenter, born in NY, parents born in NY; Emma, ae 48, wife, Housekeeper, born in NY, father born in Med (?), mother born in RI.
- GFG # A 40
- 1820 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY - He and his wife seem to have been living with his parents.
- 1830 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY - George Kring, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 20-29, 3 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.
- 1840 census, Fulton Co, NY, George Kring, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 4 females 10-15, 1 female 40-50.
- 1850 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, George Cring, ae 49, Stone M, born in NY; Mary ae 52, born in NY; Philip, ae 19, Stone M, born in NY; Adelia, ae 17.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 852 - George Kring ae 59, Day Laborer with personal property valued at $100, born in NY; Mary, ae 61, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 65 - Kring George, ae 69, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Mary, ae 71, Keeping House, born in NY; Stall Catherine, ae 41, House Keeper, born in NY; Delia, ae 13, born in NY; Ella, ae 9.
- 1880 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 458 - Living with his son-in-law Henry Whyland.
- GFG - A
- Suspected to be the person listed here.
- 1830 census, Ephratah, Montgomery (Fulton), NY, Philip Kring, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 15-20, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 40-50.
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 2893 - Phillip Cring, ae 59, Shoe M, born in NY; Catherine, ae 54, born in NY.
- GFG - A
- GFG - A
- Baptism - St Johnsville DRC - 1825 - Philip Kring & Cathrien Crass child: Delia born August 30, 1824 Sponsors: Frederic Cool & Delia Cross Dilleburgh in Palatine
240. Henry Van Rensselaer Weaver
- GFG - C
- WEAVER, VAN RENSSELAER, son of George F. and grandson of Henry Van R. Weaver, was born in Deerfield, Oneida county, Jan. 21, 1855, and was reared on his father's farm. The founder of the family in Deerfield was George J. Weaver, who, in 1773, came up the Mohawk with Capt. Mark Damoth and Christan Reall and settled at the Corners. In 1776 the Indians drove them back and burned their improvements. Afterward Mr. Weaver was taken prisoner near Herkimer, carried to Quebec and thence to England, and after more than two years exchanged. In 1784 the three men again settled at Deerfield Corners, where Mr. Weaver's grandson, George M. Weaver, jr., was the first white male child born in the town, his birth occurring Jan. 15, 1787, and his death in 1877. Van Rensselaer Weaver was educated in the Deerfield public and Utica advanced schools, and remained on the farm until 1894, maintaining also a milk route in Utica. He is a staunch Republican, has been a delegate to State and other political conventions, and for five successive years from 1880 served as supervisor of the town of Deerfield. He also held this office in 1892 and 1893. In 1894 he was elected sheriff of Onieda [sic] county for a term of three years by a majority of about 4,300, which was the second largest on the ticket. For several years he has been a trustee of the Deerfield Baptist church. Feb. 20, 1882, he married Laura A., daughter of Owen D. Owens, of Clinton, N.Y., and their children are Van Rensselaer, jr., Ralph O., Harrison, and Clarence W.
(Oneida County, New York Biographies - www.rootsweb.com/~oneida/bios/)
- AKA: Bowman
- 1850 census, Deerfield, Oneida, NY, fam # 319 - Abram Weaver, ae 47, Brick Maker, with property valued at $6900, born in NY; Catherine, ae 46, born in NY; Nancy Bellinger, ae 48, born in NY; James Coleman, ae 12, born in NY; Evan Jones, ae 30, Laborer, born in Wales. [living next to his brother George]
- 1860 census, Deerfield, Oneida, NY, fam # 675 - A Weaver, ae 56, Farmer with real estate valued at $25,000 and personal property of $1500 [recorded on line above], born in NY; C Weaver, ae 50, born in NY; J -oomber (?), ae 30, Laborer, born in Baden; N Bellinger, ae 56, born in NY; M A Weaver, ae 38, born in NY. [living next to his brother George]
- 1870 census, Deerfield, Oneida, NY, fam # 149 - Abram Weaver, ae 66, Farmer with real estate valued at $37,000 and personal property of $5000, born in NY; Ann Bellinger, ae 56, Domestic Servant, born in NY; James Bellinger, ae 15, Domestic Servant, born in NY; Catherine Weaver, ae 65, Keeping House, born in NY; Christopher Schnell, ae 21, Brick Maker.
- 1880 census, Deerfield, Oneida, NY, fam # 37 - Weaver Abram, ae 77, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine, ae 74, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Bellinger James, ae 24, nephew, Works on Farm, born in NY; Millie, ae 21 neice [wife of James], Works in House, born in NY; Hess Charles, ae 28, Laborer, born in NY, father born in Prussia, mother born in NY; Mary, wife, Keeping House, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland; Daniel, ae 1, son; Jane, ae 1/12, daughter. [living next to his brother George]- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Monday, June 17, 1889)
Abram Weaver, who died at his home in Deerfield, Saturday, aged 85, had lived in that town al his life and was well known and highly respected. He was the owner of a large farm, to the management of which he had devoted the greater part of his attention. At one time he conducted a brick yard, which was situated near the old toll gate on the road leading to Utica. He was a man of considerable wealthehich he acheved by honorable and straightforward methods. All who had relations with him learned to esteem him for the many sterling qualities that werre exemplified to his charachter. He lived to a great old age, and his death will be regretted by mmany sincere friends. The desceased leaves a brother, George F. Weaver, and three nephews, Fred -, Van R., and Abram Weaver, all residing in Deerfield; also three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Bellinger, of Canton, N.Y., Mrs. C Bellinger of Westmorland, and Mrs. Wm. Lavalie of Elgin, Ill.
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, May 16, 1891)
Early yesterday morning at the residence of her brother in Deerfield occured the death of Mrs. Abram Weaver. She was 84 years of age and was well known and greatly respected.
Mrs. Abram Weaver's Mainden name was Bellinger and she was born in this city. Her fathere was an early settler here residing in what is now East Utica. When about 18 years of age she moved to Deerfield, where she has since resided. Her husband was a prominent farmer and brickmaker, residing on the river road, a short distance east of the corners. He died about two years ago. Mrs. Weaver when in this city, was a member of the Reformed Church. Her health began to fail about two years ago and she never regained her usual vigor. She leaves two brothers, William Bellinger, of this city and Christopher Bellinger of Deerfield.