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- 1850 Columbia census shows he and his wife living with his parents
- 1860 Columbia census - Alonzo Getman, ae 35, Farmer with real estate valued at $4500 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Clarinda, ae 27, born in NY; Electa O, ae 8, born in NY; Foster Heytts (?) ae 15 Farm Laborer. [Alonzo was most likely farming in partnership with his brother Delos.]
- 1870 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 253 - Getman Alonzo, ae 55, Pot Grocer, with real estate valued at $7500 and personal property of $2000, born in NY; Clary, ae 37, Keeping House, born in NY; Arthur, ae 9, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Richfield Springs, Otsego, NY, fam # 316 - Getman Alanzo, ae 58, Carpenter, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clara ae 48, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur, ae 19, son, student, born in NY; Waffle Lana, ae 22, Domestic, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1900 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 68 - Getman Alonzo, b. Aug 1824, ae 75, married 41 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Owns his home without a mortgage; Clara, wife, b. Feb 1833, ae 67, married 41 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur R, son, b. Oct 1860, ae 39, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carrie, daughter-in-law, b. Jul 1862, ae 37, married 16 yr, 4 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur K, grandson, b. Jun 1888, ae 11, bonr in NY; Charles W, grandson, b. Jul 1892, ae 7.- Newspaper Article (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, October 20, 1888)
Firemen's Parade. Last Saturday proved a beautiful day for the annual parade of the Richfield Springs Fire Department, and the event was the most successful in the history of the organization. At 11 o'clock the companies, led by the Salt Springville band, made a parade through the principal streets of the village. They then assembled in the Spring House park, where the ladies had provided a bountiful cotiatlon. At about two o'clock in the afternoon commenced the sports of the day. The first consisted of a race between Hose Cos. Nos. 1 and 2. The contest consisted of running 50 yards, laying 100 feet of hose, attaching to hydrant, uncoupling hose and attaching nozzle. No. 2 made the first run and couplings in 34 seconds. They were followed by No. 1, the latter doing the feat in 30 seconds. Both companies demonstrated the fact that they are in good condition for active service. Hook and Ladder, No. 1, gave an exhibition of running 50 yards, coupling and placing a ladder. The only accident of the day occurred then. The ladder carriage was over turned and landed on Mr. Alonzo Getman, but fortunately the rear end landed on the sidewalk, which prevented a probable fatal .accident. Mr. Getman was badly bruised, but no bones were broken, and his injuries -although painful, will lay him up but a short time. Mr. John Sitts also received a scalp wound. Both poles to the cart were broken. The last on the programme was a potato race, in which there were thirteen contestants. Thirteen rows of potatoes were laid down, there being thirty potatoes in each row, three feet apart. The contest was I to see who could pick up a row, one potato at a time, and put them in a basket the quickest, the prize being a five dollar gold piece. W. D. Shoemaker was the successful contestant, George Caney being second. The judges in the hose race were Messrs. T.R. Proctor, James Mason, and Rev. S. B. Ward. In the potato race, T. R. Proctor, Dr. N. Getman, Dr. F. E. Easton and F. E. Munger.- Obituary (The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, March, undated, 1908)
Through the death of Alonzo Getman Richfield Springs suffers the loss of one of its oldest and most respected residents. Mr. Getman was a native of the Town of Columbia, Herkimer county, and was in early life one of that town's best farmers, and a most progressive citizen. Nearly forty years ago he came to Richfield Springs and engaged in mercantile business, in which he continued many years; and during these years he was among the foremost in any project for local improvement or progress. In politics he was an unswerving Republican; and was an active member of the Union League during the war of the rebellion. He was a member of Richfield Springs Masonic lodge, whose members had charge of the interment. His age was eighty-four years.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday March -- 1980)
Tbe death of Alonzo Getman, which occurred at 7 o'clock Monday; morning, has removed one of Richfield's oldest cltizens and one who was. highly esteemed by young and old. He came to this village in 1865, and during his long residence here he has been actively interested in its welfare. He was engaged in the grocery business for 25 years and since his retirement had lived at his home on East Main street, showing an obsorbing devotion to his family, especially to his brother-in-law, whose death, which occurred March 18 of last year, was a grief from which he never recovered. Mr. Getman was a man who was always interested in the affairs of the day and this interest he held till the last. He had been in failing health for some time and had been confined to the house for the last five months, but he was possessed of remarkable vitality and resisted to the end the acute suffering which disease brought. Mr. Getman was born in Colombia in August, 1824, and was twice married. His first wife was Electa Vosborg. His second wife, who survives him, was Clarinda Bronner, to whom he was married January 19, 1859. He is also survived by two children, Mrs. A. O. Joy of Bradley Beach, N. J., and Arthur R. Getman of this place, and by five grandchildren, Arthur Kendall Getman, Charles Wilbur Getman, William Joy, Harold Joy and Harry Joy. There are also living two brothers and three sisters; Delos A. Getman, John Francis Getman and Mrs. Eugene Llewellyn of this place; Mrs. Alonzo Vosburg and Mrs. John Griffin of Mount Kisco. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 p. m. today and will be attended by the Richfield Springs Masonic lodge of which he was a member.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, March 14 1968)
Down Memory Lane - 60 Years Ago - Alonzo Getman, 84, Richfield business man, died March 17.
- Death Announcement (Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn NY, undated, 1853)
ELECTA A., wife of Alonzo Getman, died in Columbia, Herkimer county, on the 15th of November, 1852, aged 25 years.
Our dear sister was a woman of great patience and meekness, a careful mother, and an affectionate wife. She experienced religion about ten weeks before she died. She suffered much, but she suffered as a Christian. Her faith was firm in the promises of God, and when death came, she was found ready to go to her reward in heaven. She has left a husband and two dear little children, to mourn their loss. God grant that they may be prepared to meet her in heaven.
Joan Crawrford, Jordanville, Jan. 1, 1853
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- AKA: Libbie
- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY (East Main Street) fam # 109 - Getman Clara, ae 77, widow, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, own income, owns her home without a mortgage; Arthur, son, ae 49, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - Public School; Kendall, grandson, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Wilbur, grandson ae 18.
- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, December 25, 1919)
At the home of her grandson, Professor A. Kendall Getman, in Albany, on Saturday, December, 20th, oecurred the death of Mrs. Alonzo Getman. The funeral service was held in Albany on Sunday and interment was made in Lakeview Cemotery, Richfield Springs, on Monday.
Mrs, Getman was born in Van Hornesvllle on February 28, 1834, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bronner. When she was 28 years of age she was married to Alonzo Getman, at South Columbia, She removed to this village 54 years ago and lived here continuously until 1915. Mrs. Getman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
There survive, one son, Arthur R. Getman; one grandson, A. Kendall Getman of Albany; and a great grandson, Kendall Getman of Albany.
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- 1850 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 98 - Delos Getman, ae 23, Farmer; Esther ae 19 (wijfe).
- 1860 Columbia census - Delos Getman ae 32, Farmer with real estate valued at $4500 and personal property of $1000 - Hester ae 28, Andrew B---- ae 30 Farm Laborer. [Probably farming in partnership with his brother Alonzo]
- 1870 Census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY - Fam #364 - Getman Deloss A ae 42, farmer with real estate valued at $8000 and personal property of $1200; Hester A ae 39, keeping house (wife); Osborn J ae 8; Orrilla ae 18 (neice); Knight Foster ae 25, works on farm.
- 1900 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 66 - Getman Delos, b. Oct 1826, ae 73, married 52 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lester O, wife, b. Jun 1831, ae 68, married 52 yr, 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 42 - Getman Osbin, ae 49, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Tours [tourist] Home, owns his home without a mortgage; Grace, wife, ae 42, married 16 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY, Dress Maker - Store; Delous, father, ae 81, married 53 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ester, mother, ae 75, married 53 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Getman, Delos A., (South Columbia), town assessor and dealer in and manuf, of fur coats and robes and farmer #100 (From Gazetteer and Business Directory of Herkimer County, N.Y. 1869-70 published by Hamilton Child & Co., Syracuse, NY 1869)- Obituary (The Richfield Springs Mercury)
Delos A. Getman died at his home in this village at 7 p. m. on Wednesday, June 13th, from old age, he being 91 years old. He passed away quietly in his son Osborne's arms as the latter was assisting him to retire. The funeral service will be held at the late home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, the Reverend Albert L. Evans of the Presbyterian church officiating, and interment will be made in Lakeview cemetery. Delos Getman was born on the same farm as his brother, the late John Francis Getman, in the town of Columbia, Herkimer county, and lived his life in this vicinity. He is survived by the wife and one son, Osborne Getman.
- AKA: Osburn
- 1920 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 16 - Getman Hester, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 87, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Cole Mary, companion, ae 68, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, June 17, 1926)
The death of Hester Ann Osborne Getman, widow of the late Delos Getman, occurred at her home on the turnpike West of this village at seven o'clock on Tuesday June l0th, in her 95th year. The funeral will be held at the house at two o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon, the Reverend David C. Davies officiating. Interment will be made in Lakevlew Cemetery.
Hester Ann Osborne was born in this vicinity on June 20, 1831, the daughter of Cyrus and Elizabeth Swift Osborne. All her life was spent here. On July 5, 1849, she married Delos Getman, who died June 13, 1917. She had one daughter who died in infancy and one son, Osborne Getman, who died May 1st, this year. Mrs. Getman was a member of the Presbyterlan Church of this village.
There survive, Mrs. Charles Dean of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Emmett Scriven of Belolt, Wisconsin and Mrs. Alice Dana Burnet of Memphis, Tenn.. nieces, and Col. E. O. Dana and George T. Dana of Cincinnati, Ohio, F. R. Helmer of Clinton, Wis. and Rev. Cyrus Osborne of Chicago, nephews
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- AKA: Osborn J (GFG)
- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 42 - Getman Osbin, ae 49, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Tours [tourist] Home, owns his home without a mortgage; Grace, wife, ae 42, married 16 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY, Dress Maker - Store; Delous, father, ae 81, married 53 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ester, mother, ae 75, married 53 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Sunday, May 2, 1926)
Richfield Springs - May 1 - Osborne B. Getman died at a Utica hospital this morning whenre he had been taken for treatment last week. He had been ill several months.
Mr. Getman was about 60 years old and had resided in this village practically all his life. He was a meber of Richfield Springs Lodge, No. 412 (?) F. & A. M.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Delos Getman, who is over 90 years of age, and his wife.
The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.- Obituary (The Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, May 6, 1926)
The death of Osborn D. Getman occurred in Faxton Hospital, Utica, on Saturday, May 1st, after a long illness.
The funeral was held in the lodge room of Richfield Springs Lodge No. 482, F. & A. M., at 2:30 P. M. Wednesday, May 4th, following a prayer at the house, the Reverend David D. Davies officiating. Interment was made in Lakeview Cemetery, the Masonic service being read.
Mr. Getman was born in Richfield Springs on January 14, 1865, the son of Delos and Hester Osborn Getman, and spent his life here. On January 9, 1890, he married Grace Lawyer, a descendant of the pioneer settlers and landowners of the town of Warren. Mr. Getman was of a musical and otherwise artistic nature and played in the band and orchestras. He was an accomplished musician. He was a member of Richfield Springs Lodge No. 482, F. & A. M., and a past high priest of Richfield Springs Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. He was deeply interested in Masonry, especially in Royal Arch Masonry in which he was thoroughly versed. Those who had the privilege of intimacy with him found Mr. Getman to be a loyal friend.
In addition to the wife and aged mother the following first cousins survive: Mrs. Alice Burnett of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Herbert Fitch of Rome and Miss Mae Llewellyn, Frank Llewellyn, Mrs. Herbert Schooley and Mrs. Henry Lane of this village."AWARDED O. D. GETMAN’S CAR
Richfield Springs Mercury
Thursday, January 26, 1927
Surrogate Decides Three sided Fight For Late Osborne Getman's Dodge Roadster - Powell Gets the Car.
The problems of Solomon were elementary as compared with those presented in a three-sided litigation Just decided by Surrogate Sheldon H. Close in a proceeding in the estate of Osborne D, Getman.
Mr. Getman and his mother, Hester Getman, lived together in the village of Richfield Springs. In the spring of 1924, Osborne procured from Almond C. Brockway a Dodge roadster, the transaction being the usual one of trading in the old car and paying the difference. The automobile was thereafter used by Osborne and his mother and kept at their residence. In the late fall of 1925. Mr. Getman and his mother being in ill health, prevailed upon William D. Powell and his wife who were neighbors, to leave their own house and move into the Getman residence, and board them. Osborne Getman died during the following May and his mother died in the month of June. After their deaths Mr. Powell claimed that he owned the automobile by .reason of an agreement made between himself and Hester and Osborne Getman to the effect that if he and his wife stayed there and boarded the Getmans as long as they lived, that the automobile was to be his.
Mrs. Grace Getman, the widow of Osborne Getman, and the administratrix of his estate, made a demand upon Powell, claiming that the automobile belonged to Osborne. This demand was refused, and she instituted a discovery proceeding in the Surrogate’s Court for the purpose of seeking to prove her contentions, and to get possession of the automobile.
After this proceeding was started, Mrs. Alice D. Burnett, of Alexandria Bay, N. Y., the sole legatee under the will of Hester Getman, asked leave and was permitted to intervene in the proceedings, claiming that the automobile belonged to Hester Getman, and therefore as sole legatee under the will, it was her property. The proceeding was tried before Surrogate Close at Cooperstown and a large number of witnesses were sworn by all parties. The Surrogate by his decision just rendered quotes at length from the testimony or Mrs. Emma Dorr of West Winfield, who was present when -the conversation between Powell and Mr. -and Mrs. Getman took place and testified as to what transpired.
The opinion of the Surrogate in part is as follows.
"This witness (Mrs. Dorr) seemed wholly disinterested, and am firmly of the belief that she related the conversation and surrounding conditions as they really were. I think it can be fairly adduced from the evidence that Mr. Powell complied with the conditions stated by Mr. Osborne D. Getman, and that it was the intention of both Osborne and his mother that the car should belong to Powell when they were though with it. Osborn Getman and Hester A. Getman bot apparently realized that owing to the age and infirmities of Mrs. Getman and the serious illness of Mr. Getman that they would not live long. Mr. Powell it appears, had been kindly to them and was a friend and neighbor. He was boarding them at their home at a rate of compensation that was remarkably reasonable in view of the surroundings. Osborne was separated from his wife. It was but natural that under all the circumstances they should desire Mr. Powell have the car, and it is manifestly just. -The registration papers and the key were delivered to him. The whole transaction took place in the presence of, and was participated in by Hester A. Getman. She confirmed her son's acts as well as what he said. Up to this time either Osborne or his mother was concededly the owner of the car. If it belonged to Osborne he clearly intended Powell should have it. If it belonged to Hester A. Getman, she, beyond question, approved of and agreed to the acts of Osborne D. Getman, and expressly so stated. It Is apparent that Osborne and his mother were in agreement that Powell should have the automobile. It is true that Osborne did not fill out a certain blank, neither did Powell, as it is contended should have been done in order to transfer titles. Under all the circumstances I do not regard this as essential. I do not think it was intended that Powell should become the absolute and unqualified owner of the car until he fulfilled the conditions stated. He having compiled therewith, he became, at the death of Osborne and his mother, the absolute and unqualified owner, and is, therefore, entitled to the automobile."
The various parties were represented on the trial as follows: Grace Getman, by Walter S. Eaton of Richfield Springs, with L. E. Walrath of Cooperstown as counsel; Alice D. Burnett, by J. D. Reed of Richfield Springs; William D. Powell by O. L. Van Horne of Cooperstown.
- She was a milliner in Richfield Springs. (Hatch)
- 1920 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, (West Main Street) fam # 283 - Getman Grace, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 50, born in NY, parents born in NY, Milliner - Own Shop; Lawyer Henry, father, ,ae 83, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 124 - Getman Grace, owns her home with a value of $3500, owns a radio,, ae 60, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; (2 Lodgers)- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, August 18, 1955)
– Sisters Die Within 24 Hours – Mrs Ralph Hewes, 89, died August 10 and her sister, Mrs. Grace Getman, 86, died the following day, August 11. Both were residents of Richfield Springs for many years and were well known in the community. -
Mrs. Grace Getman died August 11 in a hospital following a prolonged illness although she had been in the hospital less than two weeks. Mrs. Getman was born July 26, 1869, in the Town of Warren, a daughter of Henry and Julia Nichols Lawyer. Mrs. Getman was a milliner and for many years conducted a shop here in the village. Her husband, Osborne Getman died several years ago but she continued residence on Main Street. A member of the Universalist church, she transferred membership to St. John's Episcopal Church when the Universalist society discontinued. She was a charter member and active in Eastern Star work, Arbutus Chapter, which conducted Chapter rites Saturday evening at the Funeral Home. Surviving is one sister. Mrs. Charles Druse of Oxford, nephews and nieces. The funeral was held Sunday from the McGrath Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel T. Hill of St. John's officiating. Burial was in the Springfield Center Cemetery.
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- 1860 census, Richfied, Otsego, NY, fam # 414 - Calvin Eaton - Lucinda Vosburgh ae 3, domestic (one of three), born in NY. [living near her husband and children]
- 1900 census, Glen, Montgomery, NY, fam # 8 - Vosburgh Alonzo, b. May 1855, ae 45, married 22 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Hay Dealer, rents his home; Edna J, wife, b. Jul 1858, ae 41, married 22 yr, 6 children, 6 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Adele E, daughter, b. Feb 1881, ae 19, born in NY, Silk Winder; Urena J, daughter, b. Jun 1884, ae 15; Ione L, daughter, b. Jul 1889, ae 10; Caroline L, daughter, b. Oct 1892, ae 7; Edna A, daughter, b. May 1896, ae 4; Nellie R, daughter, ae 1; Lucinda A, mother, b. Feb 1829, ae 71, widow, 7 children 4 living.
- 1910 census, Ward 3, White Plains, Westchester, NY (78 Broadfield Street) fam # 238 - Smith Thomas E, ae 37, married 18 yr, born in England, parents born in England, immegrated in 1889, Box Naper - Box Factory, rents his home; Violette M, wife, ae 35, married 18 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 17, born in NY; Vosburgh Lucinda A, Mother-in-law, ae 78, widow, 7 childern, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; (1 boarder).
- AKA: Alonzo Emerson Vosburgh (LDS)
- 1850 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 99 Alonzo Vosburgh, ae 30, Farmer, with property valued at $1275; Lucinda, ae 20; Delos, ae 2; Jacob, ae 65 (father).
- 1860 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 406 - Alonzo Vosburgh, ae 40, Farmer with realestate of $3500 and personal property of $1500, born in NJ; Charles A, ae 8 (son), born in NY; Alonzo E, ae 5 (son); Louis D, ae 2 (son); Nancy M, ae 10 (daughter). [his wife Lucinda was listed in fam # 414, working as a domestic.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 110 - Vosburg Alonzo, ae 50, Farmer with real estate valued at $12,000 and personal property of $5543; Lucinda, ae 40, Keeping House (wife); Charles, ae 18, Farm Hand (son); Alonzo, ae 15, at home (son); Lewis, ae 12, at home (son); Ellsworth, ae 7; Norton Mary, ae 19, Teaching School.
- 1880 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 522 - Vosburgh Alonzo, ae 59, Farmer; Lucinda, ae 49, wife, keeping house; Ellsworth D, ae 18, son, at home; Oiette M, ae 6, daughter, at school; Vosburgh Louis D, ae 22, son, at home; Catherine L, ae 22, daughter-in-law, at home, born in Canada, mother born in Canada; Reymond A, ae 2, grandson; Eswright (?) Thomas, ae 16, servant, born in England.- Death Announcement (Rome Daily Sentinel, NY, Monday, October 30, 1893)
Utica ... Alonzo Vosburgh died at his home here yesterday morning, of paralysis. He was 72 years old. He was born in Herkimer county. Three sons and one daughter survive.
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8620. Charles Adelbert Vosburgh
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- Getman geneology says " They had four daughters, three of whom married. The husbands names were, Herbert Fitch, Herbert Schooley and Henry Lane. The married daughters names were Flora, Minnie and Grace but we have no proof as to which daughter married which man."
- Henry Llewellyn was a neighbor in 1860.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, January, undated, 1912)
Anna Amelia Getman, wife of H. E. Llewellyn, entered into eternal rest, at her home on Monticello St., Richfield Springs, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1912.
She was born October 9, 1840, on the old Getman homestead in Columbia, where she lived till her marriage on March 17, 1863 to Henry Eugene Llewellyn, and of this union seven children were born—two, Jennie and Charlie, having died in infancy, and five remained to cheer her in her last hours.
Her early married life was spent in the vicinity of Herkimer Co., moving later to Richfield Springs, where the remaining years of her well-spent life were passed. She leaves to deeply mourn the loss of a loving wife and most devoted mother, a husband, one son, Frank, and four daughters, Mrs. H. E. Schooley, Mrs. Henry D. Lane and Mae Llewellyn of Richfield Springs, and Mrs. Herbert W. Fitch of Mohawk, also eleven grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Delos Getman and J. F. Getman of this place, and two elder sisters, Mrs. L. A. Vosburgh of White Plains, and Mrs. A. E. Griffin of Mount Kisco, N. Y.
Her funeral was held privately from the home on Saturday, Jan. 6, Rev. W. P. Francisco officiating. Her's was a life of service and sacrifice for others, and spent quietly within the sacred walk of home, and "Never a day so hurried, with all her hands found to do that the least appeal to mother, found not a helper true."
The following lines express in a small measure the feeling of deep sorrow in the home, where now the silver cord is broken, and the guiding star has faded from view only to shine brighter and nearer in the eternal heavens, to point the fray to her loved ones when they with her
Shall meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll,
Where in all the bright forerer,
Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul.Oh, can it be, dear mother,
That we shall hear no more,
Thy pleasant voice of greeting,
As in the days of yore ?Thy heart that beat to loving,
For husband and children dear,
Has lost its wealth of kindnes,
How tsad all things appear.
Eith sobing hearts we laid her,
Within the lowly grave,
We mourn for her most deeply,
Who from us passed away.But the Reaper in the Valley,
Spares neither young nor old,
He cometh to the lowly,
And onto those with gold.We mourn the loved lost treasure,
And Shed most bitter tears,
We'll miss so much her presence,
Through all the coming years.Though we have lost a jewel,
That earth cannot restore,
We hope again to find it,
Where partings are no more.
- 1870 census, German Flatts (Ilion PO), Herkimer, NY, fam # 897 - Flewellen (sic) Henry E, ae 27, Laborer, born, personal property of $300, born in NY; Annie H, ae 28, Keeping House, born in NY; Minnie E, ae 6, daughter, born in NY; Frank G, sae 2 son; Flora E, ae 5/12, daughter.
- Where were they during the 1880 census ?
- 1892 NYS census, Richfield, Otsego - Henry E Llewellyn, ae 50, born in US, Laborer; Anna A, ae 50, born in US; Minnie, ae 23, born in US; Flora E, ae 19; Grace L, ae 14.
- 1900 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 164 - Llewellyn Henry E, b. Apr 1842, ae 58, married 37 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Day Laborer, rents his home; Anna A, wife, b. Oct 1840, ae 59, married 37 yr, 7 children 5 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mae A, daughter, b. Aug 1872, ae 27, born in NY, Dress Maker; Lulu G, daughter, b. Jul 1877, ae 22, School Teacher; Ann E, mother, b. Jan 1815, widow, 4 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY (Monticello Street) fam # 247 - Llewellyn Henry, ae 67, married 47 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Garden, owns his home without a mortgage; Anna, wife, ae 69, married 47 yr, 7 children, 5 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mae, daughter, ae 37, born in NY; Ann E, mother, ae 95, widow, 4 children 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Where was he during the 1920 census ?- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, May 11, 1922)
Henry Eugene Llewellyn died at his home in Monticello Street on Thursday morning. May 4th, at the age of 80 years. The funeral was held from his late residence on Sunday, May 7th. Interment was in the family plot in Lakeview Cemetery. His boyhood days were passed in the town of Columbia where he was born April 25th, 1842, later coming to this village where his remaining years were spent. He was a son of Ann Elizabeth Horton, and Nathaniel Llewellyn. In 1863 he was united in marriage with Anna Amelia Getman, who died January 2nd, 1912. Of this union seven children were born, of whom five survive him, Frank Llewellyn, Mrs. Herbert Schooley, Mrs. Henry Lane and Mae Lewellyn of this village and Mrs. Herbert Fitch of Rome; also eleven grandchildren, R. H. Schooley of New York, Pearl and Glenn Schooley, Mrs. Benjamin Lewis. Mrs. Reginald Joslyn, Charles, Guy and Harry Llewellyn of this village, Mrs. Courtland Scruton of Oriskany Falls. Maurice Lane of Utica and Llewellyn Fitch of Rome, and six great grandchildren, Hazel and Mildred Schooley, James Richard Scruton, Mary Elizabeth Joslyn, Ruth and Robert Lewis. He had been in failing health for the past year and a half, being stricken on his 8Oth birthday. He was one of the last surviving charter members of the Richfield Springs Fire Department.
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- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, April 12, 1928)
Miss Anna Mae Llewellyn died on Wednesday morning, April 4, 1928, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lulu C. Fitch, 607 Roosevelt Ave., Rome, after an illness of nearly two months with heart trouble. Miss Llewellyn was the daughter of the late Henry Eugene and Anna Amelia Getman Llewellyn and was born in Richfield Springs August 28, 1872, where she lived all her life. After her parents' death she still lived at the old homestead during the Summer but spent the Winter months with her sister in Rome. She leaves beside the sister at Rome, two others, Mrs. H. E. Schooley and Mrs. Henry Lane, and one brother, Frank Llewellyn, all of Richfield Springs. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Richfield Springs. The funeral was held at Rome on Friday, April 6th, and interment was made in the family plot in Lakeview Cemetery, Richfield Springs. The Reverend C. S. Miller, pastor of the Calvary M. E. Church, Rome, officiated at the funeral
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- GFG - C 255
- 1870 census, Richfield (Richfield Springs PO), Otsego, NY, fam # 383 - Getman William M, ae 24, Farm Laborer with real estate valued at $2200 and personal property of $500, born in NY; Ellen M, ae 22, Keeping House, born in NY; Eurena, ae 71, born in NY; Edick Lana, ae 50, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY (Morgan Street) fam # 484 - Getman William, ae 35, House Painter, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ella, ae 32, wife, keeping house, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clara, ae 8, daughter at school.
- 1892 NYS census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, image 58, right page, col 1 - German Ellen, ae 44, born in US, Milliner; Clara, ae 21, born in US.
- 1900 census, German Flatts (Ilion), Herkimer, NY, (14 Second Street) fam # 122 - Getman ellen, b. dec 1847, ae 52, widow, 1 child, ,1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Millinery; Clare, daughter, b. Jun 1871, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Millinery.
- Where were they duirng the 1910 census?
- 1920 census, boston (Ward 14), suffolk, MA, (429 Brookline Avenue) fam # 54 - Getman Ellen M, rents her home, ae 72, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clara E, daughter, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - music.
- 1930 census, Marblehead, Essex, MA, (Shepherd St) fam # 1, Getman Clara E, owns her home with a value of $2000, ae 58, born in NY, parents born in NY, Piano Teacher - private family; Ellen M, mother, ae 82, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY.- had a millinary store in Ilion. (Hatch)
- Obituary (The Ilion Sentinal, NY, Thursday, February 28, 1935)
Mrs. Ellen Colwell Getman, for many years a resident of Ilion, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Clara Getman, in Boston on Feb. 17.
She was born December 15, 1847, a daughter at Alfred and Clarissa Colwell and was married to William German. Her early life was spent in Richfield. She lived in Ilion many years, later going to Boston, where she died.
She is survived by her daughter and a niece, Miss Florence Colwell, Richfield. Services were held in Boston last Tuesday. The body was brought to Richfield Springs and placed in the vault.
- GFG - C 445
- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, July 20, 1939)
Miss Clara Getman died suddenly in her summer home at Marble Head, Massachusetts, Her home was in Boston, where she had lived many years. She was the only child of the late William Getman and Ellen Colwell Getman, and was born, in Richfield sixty-eight years ago. Her nearest relative is Florence Colwell, a cousin, of this village. She went from here when quite a young girl to Ilion, where she lived a few years, and attended school in Syracuse before going to Boston where she finished her education. She was a very successful music teacher. The remains were brought here Friday a.m. A short service was-held at the grave by Reverend Allen Brown. She was laid to rest in the family lot beside her parents in the Episcopal Cemetery.
- GFG # C 256
- AKA: Ansell Loucks
- 1860 census, Palermo, Oswego, NY, fam # 63 - Ansley Locke, ae 28, Mechanic, born in NY; Mary, ae 26, born in NY; Norman R, ae 6, born in NY; William, ae 5, Frank, ae 11/12. (living next to his in-laws)
- 1870 census, Richfield, Otsego,NY, fam # 53 - Locke Ansley, ae 38, Farmer with personal property of $1100, born in NY; Mary, ae 36, Keeping House, born in NY; Norman, ae 15, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Frank, ae 10; Edwin, ae 7; Clary, ae 4; John, ae 1. (living next to his in-laws)
- 1880 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 35 - Locke Ansly, ae 47, Farmer, born in NY, father born in RI, mother born in NY; Mary E, ae 45, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Norman R, ae 25, son, born in NY; Wills (?), ae 23, son; Frank D, ae 20 son; Edwin A, ae 17, son; Clara M, ae 14, daughter, John F, ae 11, son; Fred G, ae 9, son; Nellie, ae 3, daughter; Getman Fred, ae 73, father-in-law, born in NY, parents born in NY; Sally, ae 75, mother-in-law, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1900 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 83 - Locke Ansley, b. Feb 1832, ae 68, married 47 yr, born in NY, father born in RI, mother born in Vt, Carpenter, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary, wife, b. Feb 1834, ae 66, married 47 yr, 8 children, 8 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, November 26, 1914)
Brighton ... This community was greatly saddened last week on hearing of the death of a former resident, Ansley Locke. He was one of the last pioneers of this section and had spent the greater part of his life in this vicinity. Mr. Locke was nearing his 83rd birthday. He is survived by six sons and two daughters, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, November 19, 1914)
Ansley A. Locke, for many years a resident of Brighton in the town of Richfield died at 8 o'clock a. m. November 17, at the home of his son Fred Locke, in East Oneonta with whom more recently he had resided The deceased was eighty-two years of age and until recently had been in robust health. Death was caused by a general breaking down of the system due to old age. He is survived by 8 children — in order of age follows: Norman Locke of Utica, William of Oneonta, Frank W. of Herkimer, Edwin of Canastota, Mrs. Clara Lohnes of West Winfield, John Locke of Herkimer, Mrs. Nellie Jones of Brookfield and Fred of Oneonta.
The deceased was long a devoted and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Brighton, where many friends reside who deeply will deplore his death. The funeral was held Friday at 10 a. m. at his late home The Rev. E. R. D. Brlggs of Portlandville officiated and interment was at Richfield.
- GFG - C 452
- 1900 census, fam # 260 - Locke Fred G, b. Mar 1871, ae 29, married 2 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Nellie -, wife, b. Aug 1867, ae 32, married 2 yr, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; William, brother, b. Oct 1859, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer - Dairy Farm.
- Where was he during the 1910 census ?
- 1920 census, Otsego, Otsego, NY, fam # 299 - Locke Fred, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 48, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Nellie, wife, ae 52, born in MN, parents born in NY: Mary, daughter, ae 17, born in NY; Norman, son, ae 16; William, brother, ae 62, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Newspaper article (The Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, September 22, 1910)
William Locke is taking his annual outing, visiting his sisters, Mrs. Earl Lohnas at West Winfleld and Mrs. David Jones at Brookfleld and devoting his spare time digging ginseng.- Death Announcement (The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, Friday, Feburary 24, 1928)
Fly Creek ... William Locke died Wednesday morning at the home of Norman Locke north of the village,
- GFG # C261
- AKA: Danvers Pearce
- Veteran - Civil War (suspected to be the person listed below
- Dean A Pierce , Enlistment Date: 12 August 1862 - Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE - Side Served: Union - State Served: New York - Unit Numbers: 1382 1382 - Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal - Promoted to Full Sergean - Enlisted as a Private on 12 August 1862 at the age of 18 - Enlisted in Company D, 121st Infantry Regiment New York on 23 August 1862. - Mustered out Company D, 121st Infantry Regiment New York on 25 June 1865 in Hall's Hill, VA
- He and his family were living with his father-in-law during the 1870 census.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 241 - Pierce Danvers, ae 36, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Maryette, aeW 33, Wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Minnie, ae 12, Daughter, born in NY; Emma, ae 10, Daughter; Burdett, ae 9, Son; Marion, ae 3, Daughter. [living next to his in-laws]
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 3, right page, col 1 - Dean A Pierce, ae 49, born inUS, Farmer; Mary C (?), ae 45, born in US; Julius (?) B, a 21; Marion L, ae 16; Ruby G, ae 12; Raymond H, ae 12; Gladys (?) P, ae 7; John W Getman, ae 49, born in US, Laborer.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 177 - Pierce Dean A, b. Nov 1844, ae 55, married 34 yr, borni n NY, parents born in NY, Farmar, owns his home without a mortgage; Maryette, wife, b. Nov 1846, ae 53, married 34 yr, 7 children, 7 living, born inNY, parents born in NY; Minnie E, daughter, b. Nov 1869, ae 32, born in NY, Dressmaker; Marion L, daughter, b. Feb 1877, ae 23, Servant; Raymond D, son, b. Oct 1881, ae 18, Farm Laborer; Ruby J, daughter, b. Oct 1881, ae 18; Gladys, daughter, b. Jul 1885, ae 14.
- 1910 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, indexed (link is incorrect)
- GFG # C456
- AKA: Mary
- AKA Burdette
- GFG # C262
- GFG # C458
- AKA: Margarcy
- GFG # C459
- GFG # C460
- GFG - C 269
- Hatch seems to has missidentified Damon's first wife as Olive Brewer, instead of Rebecca.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 123 - Getman Damon, ae 35, born in NY; Celia, ae 3, bonr in NY; Timothy, ae 1; Baldwin Eliza, ae 70, house keeper; Freeman (?) William, ae 18, Farm Laborer.
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 16, left page, col 2 - Damon Getman, ae 49, born in US, Farmer; Mary J Getman, ae 39, born in US; Celia Getman, ae 15; Timothy H (?), ae 14; Richard J, ae 5.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 200 - Getman Daman, b. Jul 1845, ae 54, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Mary J, wife, b. Aug 1859, ae 40, married 18 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in England; Timothy, son, b. Aug 1878, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Richard, son, b. Feb 1888, ae 12, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 180 - Getman Damon, ae 64, married 29 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - own farm, owns his home with a mortgage; Mary J, wife, ae 50, married 29 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in England. [sharing the dwelling with their son Richard and his wife]
- Getman Geneology identifies the Brewer sisters as wives and does not mention Rebecca who is buried with him.- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Thursday, October 19, 1916)
Ilion ... At Columbia Center Tuesday afternoon Timothy Getman, am aged and highly honoredresidentm died at his house after an illness that had extended through five years. Most of his life had been spent around Columbia Center and he was one of the best known farmers of that section. Bright's disease and heart trouble were the final complications of his illness and were the cause of his death. He belonged to the Columbia Center M. E. Churchas well as the grange of that place. Surviving him is one son, Richard, and his wife, and teo grandchildren, besides one sister. Mrs. C. W. Harris of Chattenoga, Tenn. The funeral will be held a 1:00 o'clock and ae 1:30 from teh church. Rev. Mr. Ridgeway will officiate.
- Hatch seems to has missidentified Damon's first wife as Olive Brewer, instead of Rebecca.
- Death Announcement (St Lawrence Republican, Ogdensburg, NY, October (undated) 1879)
Mrs. Damon Getman died of lockjaw at Mohawk last week.
- GFG - C 462
- Floyd I Getry and Celia J Getman are 4th cousins. Their common ancestors are Frederick Getman and Margaritha.- Death Announcement (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Monday, December 28, 1914)
South Columbia ... The death of Mrs. Floyd Getry of Columbia Center at St. Luke's Hospital in Utioa, brought sorrow wherever she was known. Her passing leaves a desolate home and a void in the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Damon Getman, in the church, the choir and in the social life of the hamlet. She is survived by her husband, her parents and a brother, Richard Getman. The funeral service will he held at the M. P. Church at 2 p.m Wednesday.
- GFG - C 546
- Floyd I Getry and Celia J Getman are 4th cousins. Their common ancestors are Frederick Getman and Margaritha.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 96 - Shepard Israel, b. May 1827, ae 73, married 46 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Mary E, wife, b. Aug 1835, ae 64, married 46 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY;Getry Floyd, grandson, b. Jun 1880, ae 19, married less than 1 yr, Farm Laborer; Celia, grandaughter (in-law), b. Apr 1877, ae 23, married less than a year, no children.
- 1910 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 173 - Getry Floyd I, ae 28, married 10 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, General Merchant, owns his home with a mortgage; Celia J., wife, ae 33, married 10 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Ilion, Herkimer, NY, (West North Street) fam # 160 - Getry Elizabeth, rents her home, ae 62, born in NY, parents born in NY; Floyd I, son, ae 39, born in NY, parents born in NY, Stock Manager - Cabinet Factory.
- 1930 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, fam # 37 - Goldwaith Ada M; ... Getry Floyd I Getry, boarder, ae 49, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Time Keeper - Gun Factory. [living with his cousin]- Obituary (The Ilion Sentinel, NY, Thursday, May 23, 1935)
Floyd I. Getry. 54, died last Monday afternoon at his home, 195 East River street, this village, after a short illness.
Mr. Getry was born in Columbia. June 1. 1880, a son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Getry. He was formerly employed as a clerk in the Remington Arms and had been retired for about four years. His wife Cecile Getman died about 19 years ago. He was a member of ------Lodge of Macabees and attended the Methodist Church.
He leaves two aunts. Mrs. Eva J Kaples. Mohawk and Mrs. Augus Getry, Dolgeville. and one cousin, Mrs. Addie Goldthweite, Ilion. Funeral will be private today at 2 p. m. from the late home.
- GFG - C 461
- Obituary (Ilion Citizen, NY, Friday, August 30, 1901)
Timothy Getman, aged 23 years, son of Damon Getman. died of consumption Thursday morning. Funeral was held Saturday at 1 o'clock with burial at Mohawk. Mr. Getman was a very exemplary Christian, beloved by all who knew him.
Much sympathy is felt for those who mourn the death of Timmie Getman of Columbia Centre. A promising young life in which fond anticipations and bright hopes centered, has for weeks been slowly been drawing to a close.
- living with her son Richard, during the 1920 census.
- GFG - C 267
- GFG simply identifies her as an un-named daughter
- Where was he during the 1870 census?
- 1880 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY (Marshall Avenue) fam # 285 - Harris Charles W, ae 36, Carpenter, born in NY, father born in CT, mother born in NY; Margarte M, ae 28, wife, House Keeper, born in NY, parents born in NY; House Cornelia, ae 46, widow, boarder, born in NY, father born in CT, mother born in NY.
- 1900 census, Harriman, Roane, TN, (806 Clinton St) fam # 302 - Harris Charles W, b. Feb 1846, ae 54, married 25 yr, born in NY, parents born in MA, Real Estate Dealer, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary M, wife, b. Jun 1851, ae 48, married 25 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Earl L, son, b. Dec 1881, ae 18, born in NY, Stenographer.
- 1910 census, Civil Dist. 5, Hamilton, TN, (1512 Montgomery) fam # 258 - Harris Charles W, ae 67, married 35 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Real Estate, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary, wife, ae 59, married 35 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Earle L, son, ae 28, born in NY, P----- Man - foundry.
- GFG - C 272
- Obituary (The Richfield Mercury, NY, Thursday, August 18, 1927)
Elizabeth Getman Tennant of Cooperstown, widow of the late Judge A. C. Tennant, died in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, August 13th, at eight o'clock in the evening. About four weeks previously she had submitted to an operation but lacked sufficient vitality to rally therefrom. She had been sickly for many years.
The funeral was held privately at the home in Cooperstown, on Tuesday, the Reverend George H. McCleave, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Richfield Springs, officiating. Interment was made beside the late husband in Lakeview Cemetery here in this village.
Elizabeth Getman was the daughter of Hiram and Melissa (Vosburgh) Getman and was born in Herkimer County in the outskirts of Richfield Springs on June 17, 1853. As a girl and young woman, she was active in the life of this village. She married Albert C. Tennant, of this village, on October 4, 1876, and lived here with her husband and family until Mr. Tennant became surrogate of Otsego County, when they moved to Cooperstown. Since then Mr. and Mrs. Tennant had resided in the county seat. While living here, it will be recalled that Mr. and Mrs. Tennant resided in the house now owned by Charles Evans in Church Street and in the present home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Shaul, in James Street.
There survive, one son, Clermonte G. Tennant, Esq., of Cooperstown; a grandson, Robert C. Tennant of Cooperstown; and three sisters, Mrs. L. K. Devendorf of Washington, D.C., Mrs.. Charles Dunton of Washington and Richfield Springs, and Mrs. Carrie Hackman, of Twin Falls, Idaho. A Cooperstown correspondent writes, "Mrs. Tennant was a woman of exceptional character and attainments. Her kindly heart and sweet disposition, and the fortitude with which she bore her sufferings, caused her to be loved by all who knew her.
- AKA: Tenant
- Surrogate Judge
- 1892 NYS census, Otsego, Otsego, NY, Albert C Tennant, ae 46, born in US, Lawyer; Lizzie, ae 35, bonr in US; Clermont G, ae 11, born in US.
- Albert C. Tennant was born on November 11, 1846, in Willet, and was educated in the district schools and at Cincinnatus Academy. On October 4, 1876, he married Lizzie H. Getman of Richfield Springs and they had one son, Clermonte G. Albert became a lawyer and practiced at Richfield Springs until January 1884, when he was elected surrogate of Otsego County and moved to Cooperstown. In 1894, he moved to Albany and practiced law there. (Todd)- Obituary (The Albany Evening Journal, Monday, November 6, 1905)
Albert C Tennant, once a member of the law firm of Hale, Bulkleley and Tennant, and former surrogate of Otsego, died yesterday at his home in Cooperstown. He was born at Willet, Cortland county in 1846, educated at Cincinnatus academy and Albany Normal, studied law and was admitted to the bar, elected surrogate of Oswego county in 1883 and 1889. He was a member of the Democratic county central committee ten years; delegate to national convention at Chicago in 1892; appointed by Governor Hill member of judiciary committee to revise judiciary article of the state constitution. Mr. Tennant had been lecturer in the Albany Law School for several years. He resigned as surrogate in 1894 and came to Albany and then became a member of the firm of Hale, Bulkeley and Tennant.
Of late years he had been engaged in the law business here alone at 51 State Street. He was a member of the Richfield Springs Lodge of Masons and also member of the Chapter. In 1876 he married Lizzie H. Getman, daughter of Hiram Getman, of Richfield Springs, and had one son, Clermonte G. Tennant. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Tennant home on Main street, the Rev. Mr. Tittle, acting rector of Christ church, officiating. Burial will be at Richfield Springs.
- GFG - C / VIII
- 1860 census, Rushford (P.O. Eureka), Winnebago, WI, fam # 1126 - John Hess, ae 32, Cooper with real estate valued at $100 and personal property of $100, born in NY; Joan, ae 22, born in NY; Hannah, ae 4, born in NY; Frederick, ae 3, born in WI; Adaline, ae 1.
- 1870 census, Amboy (West Amboy PO), Oswego, NY, fam # 306 - Hess John, ae 44, C[ounty] Laborer with real estate valued at $1900 and personal property of $100, born in NY; Joanna, ae 35, Keeping House, born in NY; Malissa, ae 14, born in NY; Frederick, ae 13; Adaline, ae 11; Charles, ae 9; Caroline, ae 7; Catharine, ae 4.
- 1880 census, Amboy, Oswego, NY, fam # 60 - Hess John, ae 52, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Joannah, ae 41, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles, ae 19, son, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Kittie, ae 12, daughter; John, ae 8, son; Andrews William, ae 28, boarder, Woodcutter, born in NY.
- 1982 NYS census, Amboy, Oswego, NY, John Hess, ae 64, bonr in US, Farmer; Jonnah, ae 38, born in US; Chares, ae 31, born in US.Newspaper Article (The Oswego Daily Times, Wednesday, August 24, 1898)
Having thus given you in as brief a form as could include the early scenes of our county and towns, earliest pioneers and a few, only a few, of the important incidents connected therewith, we pass to the list of deaths of persons of seventy years and more in the city aud county of Oswego: ... [August 1 1897 - August 1 1898)
AMBOY - Elizabeth Stearns 73, Maria Rhoda 72, Ferdinand Rboda 82. Daniel Mowers 89, Koseita Brown 80, John Hess 70. Total, 6. ....
- AKA: Shelter ?
- Obituary (Oswego Daily Times, NY, Thursday, March 20, 1913)
West Monroe, March 18. — Mrs. John Hess, one of our highly esteemed women, passed away last Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, March 14, at the home of her daugnter, Mrs. Melissa Slocum, where she had been visiting the past three years. The deceased had been suffering from a complication of diseases many months during which time she exhibited exemplary fortitude and patience.
Miss Johanna Settler was born in 1838 in Bridgeport and spent her days in Amboy. In the year 1854 she was married to John Hess. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Mellisa Slocum, West Monroe; Fred Hess, Constantia: Charles Hess, North Manlius; Mrs. Carrie Webber and John Heae of Cedarville, and a brother Oliver Settler od Syracuse. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at West Monroe, at 11 o'clock Tuesday, Elder Bentley of Syracuse officiating. Interment was at West Amboy.
- GFG - C / VIII
- What happened to her ?
- GFG - C / VIII
- GFG - C / VIII
- Newspaper Article (The Oswego Palladium, NY, Monday, February 26, 1894)
West Monroe ... Feb. 21 ... Mrs. Melissi Slocum received a telegram yesterday (February 20) announcing thr dangerous illness of her sister, Mrs. Frank Putnam, formerly Miss Kittie Hess, and later news came of her death, Mrs. Slocum has gone to her sister's home. She was a daughter of Mr. John Hess, of Amboy.
- Death Announcement (Oswego Daily Times, NY, Monday, February 26, 1894)
Amboy ... Kittie Putman died in Onondaga the first of the week. She was the daughter of John Hess and formerly resided in this place. ....
- GFG - C / VIII
- Is he the John Hess who was living in Onondaga County during the 1900 and 1910 census?