- GFG # A 687
- Obituary (The Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, NY, Thursday, August 10, 1899)
Clark Getman, aged 37 years, died at Lituauer hospital, Gloversville, Wednesday, Aug 2. When the deceased was attacked with typhoid fever about one week ago, he was taken to the above institution for treatment, but grew worse rapidly, he was born at Ephratah and had lived in this city about twelve years.
His survivors are his wife, one daughter, Lulu, his father, George Getman, three brothers, Aaron, philip and Lester, all residing in the town of Johnstown, four half-sisters, Laura, Lena, Grace and Ella, of Ephratah.
The remains were placed in charge of Undertaker C. H. Edmonds of this city, and brought to the home of his brother, Aaron Getman of 701 North Market street, where a private funeral was held Friday afternoon, a t 2 o'clock.
- Who was she?
- GFG - A
- What happened to her?
- Marriage presumed on process of elimination. [WG]
Marriage Notes for Lulu Getman and Harry Rouse
- Wedding Announcement (The Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, NY, Thursday, August 2, 1906)
Miss Lulu Getman, formerly of this city, and Harry Rouse of Jersey City, N. J., were united in marriage in that city on July 21. The newly married couple will reside at No. 658 Jersey avenue, in that city.
- GFG # A 690
- Obituary (Evenig Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Saturday, May 11, 1912)
The death of Mrs. Owen L. Roberts occurred Friday at her home, in Johnstown, of blood poisoning, from which she has been a patient sufferer for four months. She was 31 years of age, and has resided in Johnstown practically all her life. The survivors are her husband; her father, George Getman, of Stone Arabia; one son, Fenton; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Watterman, of Johnstown. Mrs. Grace Klock of Frankfort, and Mrs. Ward Beck, of Stone Arabia; three halfbrothers, Aaron Getman, of Johnstown, Lester Getman, of Fonda, and Philmer Getman, of Ephratah. The funeral will be held Sunday at 3 o'clock.
- 1910 census, Johnstown (Ward 2) Fulton, NY (534 North Market Street) fam # 468 - Roberts Owen L, ae 35, married 6 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Salesman - Mohawk (?) Grocery, rents his home; Laura E, wife, ae 29, married 6 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Fenton G, son, ae 1, born in NY.
- He resided at Johnstown, Fulton, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed as a glove cutter, and listed his closest relative as Fenton Getman Roberts.
- 1920 census, Johnstown (Ward 2) fulton, NY, fam # 317 - (Joel A Turney) - Roberts Owen L, boarder, ae 45, borni n NY, parents born in NY, Block Cutter - Shoes.
- 1930 census, Johnstown (Dist 33) Fulton, NY (312 West Main) fam # 35 - (Lucien Julien) - Roberts Owen, lodger, ae 55, widower, married at age 29, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cutter - Glove Factory.
Marriage Notes for Laura E Getman and Owen Lake Roberts
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Thursday, November 17, 1904)
Wednesday rnorning, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Arthur Waterman of Johnstown, Miss Laura E. Getman, daughter of George Getman of Ephratah, became the wife of Owen L. Roberts, of Johnstown. Miss Grace Getman, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and Samuel Dorn acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. DeLoss Jump in the presence of the immediate friends of the contracting parties. After congratulations had been extended a wedding breakfast was served. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents. The young couple will spend a two weeks honeymoon at Cobleskill and Sharon, and upon their return will be at home to their friends at No. 2 Matthew street, Johnstown.
- GFG # A 691
- 1930 census, Johnstown (Dist 35) Fulton, NY (Old Indian Road) fam # 36 - Gran Harry, owns his home with a value of $2500, ae 39, widower, born in Norway, parents born in Norway, immegtrated in 1910, Laborer - Tug Boat (?); Coddington Lettie, housekeeper, ae 45, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, House Keeper - Private Home; Waterman William, lodger, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gran Eva, daughter, ae 11, born in Norway, parents born in Norway, immigrated in 1921.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Fulton, NY, Monday, August 26, 1935)
Mrs. Lettie Coddington, 52, of Sammonsville, passed away Saturday night at 7:30 at the Nathan Littauer hospital. She had submitted to an operation earlier in the week from which she failed to rally.
Mrs. Coddington was born in the Town of Johnstown, July 19, 1883, a daughter of George and Elizabeth Steenberg Getman. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, this city.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eva Eckler, Fort Plain and Mrs. Arbutus Vrooman, Ephratah; one son, William Watterman of Sammonsville; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Burhams, Albany and Mrs. Ella Beck, this city; one brother, Philmer Getman of Ephratah and several grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Charles M. Welch Funeral Home in Fultonville to be prepared for interment and was taken to the family home in Sammonsville yesterday.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2, (D.S.T.) by William Van Dusen of the International Bible Student Association of Glens Falls at the home and at the grave in the Ephratah cemetery.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 58 - Waterman Arthur, ae 29, married 7 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer - General Farm, rents his home; Letta, wife, ae 26, married 7 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Eva, daughter, ae 5, born in NY; Arbutus, daughter, ae 4.
- He resided at Nelliston, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 24, 1918) His occupation is unreadable. He named Mrs Lettie Waterman as closest relative.- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Friday, June 27, 1924)
FORT PLAIN - June 17.—Arthur Waterman, who was a patient in the Amsterdam City hospital, suffering from an acute attack of appendicitis, died Thursday morning at 3 o'clock. He was [45] years of age. He is survived by his wife, three children by a first wife and one by his second; also three brothers and sisters. He was a valued employe in the village of the Fulton Gas and Electric company. the body was brought to Fort Plain and the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel. The Rev. Dr. Moulton, pastor of the Universalist church, willl officiate. The body will be taken to the Fern Dale cemetery, Gloversvllle, for interment,
Marriage Notes for Lettie Getman and Arthur Waterman
- Wedding Announcement (St Johnsville Enterprise, NY, Thursday, December 17, 1903)
—Married December 16th at 7:30 p. m., at the Reformed church parsonage by Rev. O. J. Hogan, Arthur Waterman of Johnstown, N. Y., to Miss Lettie Getman of East Creek N. Y.
- GFG # A 1259
- 1920 census, Root, Montgomery, NY, fam # 20 - Coddington William, rents his home, ae 34, born in NY, parents born in NY, Fireman Railroad; Lettie, wife, ae 35, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY; Waterman Eva, step-daughter, ae 15, born in NY; Arbutus, step-daughter; William, step-son, ae 8.
- Obituary (Amsterdam Recorder, NY, Monday, February 26, 1968)
RANDALL — William Coddington, 82, of Randall, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at his home. He had been employed by the New York Central Railroad as a pan pumper for 33 years, retiring in 1953.
Mr. Coddington was born in Randall on Oct. 30. 1885, the son of John and Alice Crosby lifelong resident. He was a Coddington. and had been a member of the Randall Community Church.
His wife, the former Lettie Waterman, died several years ago. He is survived by two nephews. Clarence and Erwin Coddington of Randall, and one niece. Mrs. Ethel Martin, Fultonville.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Jackson Funeral Home in Fonda, with the Rev. John D. Pontier. pastor of the Randall Community Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Maple Avenue Cemetery in Fultonville.
- GFG # A 692
- Grace V Getman and Amos Peter Klock are 4th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
- 1900 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 199 - Young George H, b. Jun 1856, ae 43, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Day Laborer, rents his home; Elizabeth A, wife, b. Dec 1858, ae 41, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Sewing Machine Operator - Gloves; Getman Grace, b. Apr 1884, ae 16, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY (5 Middle Street) fam # 126 - Klock Grace, rents her home ae 33, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Seamstress - Tailor Shop; Maryland, daughter, ae 12, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG # A 1028
- Grace V Getman and Amos Peter Klock are 4th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
- 1910 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 158 - Klock Amos P, ae 23, married 3 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Fireman - Locomotive; rents his home; Grace V, wife, ae 22, married 3 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Maryland M, Son, ae 2, born in NY.- Obituary (St Johnsville News, NY, Wednesday, March 1, 1911)
Frankfort correspondent to Utica P'ress, Feb. 26.—The death last evening of Amos Klock is one of the saddest events of the year which has been the close of so many helpful and useful lives. Mr. Klock was in his full flush of early manhood, being but 28 years of age. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lipe Klock of St. Johnsville, where he was born. About four years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Grace Getman of Johnstown and soon afterwards came to this village, where he has since made his home. When a lad of 17 he entered the employ of the New York Central railroad and has for some time been employed as a fireman on that road. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and was also a member of Olive Branch Lodge, F. & A. M. He had been ill for two weeks with typhoid fever, which later developed complications of meningitis. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his heart broken young wife, his sorrowing parents, several brothers and sisters and a bright little daughter, Maryland, aged three years.
The funeral will be held trom the M. E. church at St. Johnsville Tuesday and will be in charge of the Masons. There will be a prayer service at his late home here at 9:45 Tuesday, after which the body will be taken to St. Johnsville. The members of Olive Branch Lodge, F. & A. M., are requested to meet at the rooms at 9:30 Tuesday morning to attend the service at the house and they will then accompany the body to St. Johnsville.
Marriage Notes for Grace V Getman and Amos Peter Klock
- Alt marriage date 29 Jan 1906 (Griesbach)
- GFG - A / A
- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 8, 1920)
As the result of being struck and knocked to the pavement by the automobile driven by Delbert Eaton a week ago Saturday night, which was an unavoldable accident. Maryland Klock age thirteen years, daughter of Mrs. Grace Long of 5 Middle street, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the Nathan IJttauer hospital, where she was taken in an unconscious condition Thursday night.
The girl's remains were removed to the new funeral home of Ronald D. Noblr, 23 Prospect street, where an autopsy to determine the cause of death was performed by Dr. William J, Kennedy and Dr. H. C. Denham under the direction of Coroner Robert J. Palmer. Following the autopsy. Coroner Palmer stated that the cause of death was a bursted blood vessel in the head.
Maryland Klock was born in St. Johnsville and came to this city four years ago from Albany, where she was a member of the Presbyterian church and Sunday school in that city. She was also a member of the Sunday school of First Presbyterian church of this city She was a girl who bad a host of young friends who will learn with deep regret of her passing.
The only surviving relative is her mother. Mrs Grace Long.
Funeral announcement later.
- He resided at 168 S Swan St, Albany, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917). He was employed as a mechanic by Standard Oil Co. He was unmarried and listed his mother and brother as closest relatives.
- Where was he during the 1920 census?
- 1930 census, Colonie, Albany, NY, (Lockrow Blvd) fam # 124 - Burham (sic) Wallace, owns his home with a value of $5500, ae 34, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Superintendant - Ready Mixed Cement; Grace, wife, ae 38, first married at age 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Hair Dresser - Beauty Parlor.
- 1940 census, Edgwater, Volusia, Fl, (Ridgewood Avenue) fam # 35 - Burhans Walter R, rents his home, ae 44, 1 yr HS, born in NY, family relocated form Volusia, Fl, Automobile Mechanic - Garage; Grace V, wife, ae 52, 8th grade, born in NY.- Newspaper Article, The Leader - Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, June 28, 1951)
- No trace has been found of Wallace R Burhans, aged 56, former resident, who mysteriously disappeared June 9 from a fishing boat off the Florida coast.
His wife before her marriage was Miss Grace Klock of Gloversville, and she at one time operated Becky's Beauty Shop here.
First word was received by the latter's sister. Mrs. Ella Beck. 4 Charles street, a week or ten days ago, and the following story is taken from an Albany paper:
ALBANY Albany relatives of Wallace R. Burhans, 55, yesterday were awaiting further word from Florida on the former Albany man's disappearance June 9 from a fishing boat in the Gulf Stream off the Florida coast.
Burhans, a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. since leaving Albany 14 years ago, had been working part time on the "Polaris" a converted Navy PT boat, being used as a commercial fishing craft, according to word received by relatives.
Mrs. Josephine Shoonkaer an aunt of Burhans, said she received word of his disappearance in a letter from his wife.
The letter said Burhans disappeared while the boat was on a fishing trip. Burhans, it was reported, left the bridge to go below for equipment and failed to return. Crew members on the lower deck said he had not come down.
A search of the waters in the area failed to turn up any trace of the missing man.
A veteran of service with the AEF in France in World War I, Burhans served in the Navy in World War II and was an instructor on boats of the type from which he disappeared, Mrs. Schoonmaker said.
He worked for several Albany firms as an automotive mechanic before going to Florida, she said. A brother, Roger Burhans, lives at 395 Clinton avenue.Additional - "The crew had been out all day June 9. The fish were running in the Gulf Stream, so that night they came home for additional supplies and returned to sea almost Immediately," Mrs. Burhans wrote.
"Crewmen believe Wallace either had a dizzy spell or became fouled in the anchor chain and toppled into the water."
- GFG # A 693 / F 1
- Ella Getman and Ward Peter Beck are 4th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (4 Charles) fam # 189 - Beck Ella, rents her home, owns a radio, ae 40, divorced, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Makes Gloves - Glove Shop; Luella A, dauhgter, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Hairdresser; Clifton W, son, ae 19, Painter; Margaret A, daughter, ae 16, Waitress - Restaurant; Antis Andrew J, boarder, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Cutter - Glove Shop.
- My grandmother Ella Getman was the daughter of an itinerant farm worker, her mother died when she was about 2, he would have people take her in while he was working. Several relatives among those who [took care of her] kept her the longest were Norman (GFG #B193)and Maggie [Berry GFG # A1161] Getman. she had to work as soon as she was able for her keep. (Nita Bell)- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, November 3, 1960)
JOHNSTOWN—Mrs. Ella Beck Antis, 73, of 4 Charles street, wife of Andrew J. Antis, died early yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Pedrick, RD 2, Johnstown, where she had resided one month.
A NATIVE of Sammonsvllle and a lifelong Johnstown resident, she had been in failing health since April and seriously ill since September. She was last employed until her illness as a homeworker by the Superb Glove Co. She attended the First Reformed Church.
Survivors besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Pedrick and Mrs. Waters Braman of Glens Falls; a son, Clifton Beck of Ephratah; a sister, Mrs. Grace Burhans of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Barter funeral home. Rev. Leonard Braam of the First Reformed Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fern Dale cemetery.
- GFG # A 1020
- Ella Getman and Ward Peter Beck are 4th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 57 - Beck Ward, ae 24, married 5 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, rents his home; Ella, wife, ae 23, married 5 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Luella, daughter, ae 2, born in NY; Getman George, father-in-law, ae 76, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY; Nellis Andria (?), servant, ae 18, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, (Grand Street) fam # 157 - He and his children were living with his parents.
- 1930 census Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (6 East Montgomery Street) fam # 141 - Beck Ward, lodger, ae 44, first married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - Odd Jobs; Edna, lodger, ae 42, married at age 41, born in NY, parents born in NY, Maker - Glove Factory.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (208 E Main St, gam # 301 - beck Ward, rents his home, ae 54, 8th grade, born in NY, Painter and Paper Hanger - Proprietor; Edna, wife, ae 52, 8th grade, born in NY, Silker - Glove Factory.- Obituary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville, Johnstown, NY, Monday, March 22, 1954)
Stricken suddenly with a fatal heart attack. Ward P. Beck, 6-, of 317 East Main Street died Saturday evening about 7:45 at his home.
He was about to leave the house to attend a social affair with his wife when he was stricken, passing away before medical aid could arrive. It was the second heart attack Mr. Beck had suffered in the past several years.
He was born April 29, 1885, at Stone Arabia, son of Walter P. and Alice (Nellis) Beck.
He wes engaged in farming in that vicinity for a number of years and came to Johnstown about 45 years ago. He had resided here since that time.
He was a well-known painter and paperhanger and had been at work, as usual, during the past week.
On October 12, 1930, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Edna Young Chant who survives.
He was a member of the Stone Arabia Lutheran Church. Mr. Beck was a member and officer in the former Decker Hose Company here.
The survivors, besides his wife, are two daughters. Mrs. Luella Clough of Glens Falls and Mrs. Clayton Pedrick of Caroge Lake; one son, Clifton Beck of Ephratah; brother, Clinton of Johnstown; two granddaughters, one grandson, a niece and two nephews.
The body was removed to the Brown & Ehle Funeral Home and was returned last evening to the family home, where it will remain until 10 Tuesday morning, when it will be returned to the funeral home for the services in the afternoon at 3. The Rev. Andrew L. Dillenbeck, D. D., will officiate. Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Ella Getman and Ward Peter Beck
- Wedding Announcement (The Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, NY, Thursday, June 9, 1904)
STONE ARABIA - Invitations have been received by a number of people here announcing the marriage of Miss Ella Getman and Ward Beck, both of Ephratah, to take place June 15, 1904.
- GFG # F 2 / A
- 1940 census, Glens Falls, Warren, NY, (59 Warren St) fam # 309 - Clough Luella, rents her home, ae 31, married, 3 yr HS< born in NY, relocated from Johnstown, Fulton, Hairdresser - Beauty Shop.
Marriage Notes for Luella Alice Beck and Albert Clough
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, October 3, 1932)
The wedding of Miss Luella Beck of 4 Charles street, to Trooper Albert Clough of Company G, New York State Police, located at the Fonda substation, was solemnized at 2 Saturday afternoon at the home of a friend in Schenectady, with Rev. John A. Wright of Scotia performing the nuptial ceremony.
After the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of friends in Schenectady and later the newlyweds left for Boston, Mass., where they will visit Trooper Clough's mother. After spending a few days in the New England city they will sail on a two weeks' cruise to Bermuda.
Announcement of their wedding will come as a surprise to the many friends of the young couple. The former Miss Beck is employed as a beauty specialist at the Baronial Beauty parlor. Mr. Clough is popular among his fellow members of the troop and is well known in Fulton and Montgomery counties.
Marriage Notes for Luella Alice Beck and Walter Braman
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johonstown, NY, Thursday, July 1, 1954)
Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Luella (Beck) Clough, former resident, and Walter W. Braman, both of Glens Falls, which took place June 19 in that city.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs Ella Beck, 4 Charles Street, this city.
The nuptial ceremony was performed at the First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. J. E. Williams, DD, and the attendants were Mr. and Mrs Clifford Darling of South Glens Falls.
After a honeymoon to Maine, the newlyweds will take up their residence in a new home in South Glens Falls.
- 1920 Johnstown, Fulton, NY, dw 183 fam 261, 9-10 Jan 1920, ED 28, p 10A/52. Andrew J. Antis, Head, M W 25 S, Glove Cutter-Shop; Ella Beck, House Keeper, F W 31 Wd, Glove Maker-Home; Margaret, Boarder, F W 6 S; Jay Antis, Father, M W 71 Wd.
- 1930 Johnstown, Fulton, NY, dw 173 fam 189, ED 21, p 8A/169. Ella Beck, Head, F W 40 D 19, Make Gloves-Glove Shop; Luella A., Daughter, F W 21 S, Hairdresser; Clifton W., Son, M W 19 S, Painter; Margaret A., Daughter, F W 16 S, Waitress-Restaurant; Andrew J. Antis, Boarder, M W 35 S, Glove Cutter-Glove Shop. [boarding with his future wife and her family]
- GFG # A 695
- AKA: Emma
- Listed as Ella C in the 1870 census.
- 1880 Ephratah census, fam # 329 - Sponable Philip, ae 26, Farmer; Emily, ae 19, keeping house; Mary, ae 55, mother; Elvin ae 4/12, born in Feb, son; Eli, ae 24, brother, works on farm.
- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 126 - Sponable Philip, b. Dec 1855, ae 44, married 15 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Anna wife, b. Nov 1860, ae 40, married 15 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 43 - Sponable Philip, ae 54, married 2 times, married 24 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Anna, wife, ae 50, married 1 time, married 24 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 105 - Sponable Phillip, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 64, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Anny M, wife, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Johnstown and Gloversville, NY, Thursday, December 29, 1927)
The funeral ot Phillip Sponable, aged 72 years, whose death occured Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his home 12 Yost street, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. The Methodist minister of Ephratah will officiate and interment will be made In the Ephratah cemetery,
Mr, Sponable was born December 2, 1855 on the old Sponable farm at Ephratah. which had been in the family for five generations. He was the son of Henry Sponable and Mary Snell and since his marriage two and a half years ago he has divided his time between his home here and his farm. He was a member of the M. E, church at Ephratah. Mr, Sponable had been in falling health since about Thanksgiving.
Besides his widow he is survived by five nephews, including John and Earl Sponable, Johnstown, and six nieces.
Marriage Notes for Emily C Getman and Philip Sponable
- Wedding announcement (The Register, Fort Plain, NY, June 18, 1879)
Married
SPONABLE—GETMAN—At Ephratah, April 13, b y Rev. W. B. Van Benschoten, Philip Sponable to Emily C. Getman, both of Ephratah.
- Newspaper Article (Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, July 14, 1880)
Mr. aud Mrs. Philip Sponable lament the loss of a cbild aged six months. Its death was caused by eating green fruit.
- GFG # A 696
- Obituary (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY,
Wednesday, September 8, 1937)
Mrs. Lizzie Getman Brown, aged 68, well known resident of Sammonsville, passed away this morning at 9:40 at her home in that village. Death was due to a heart attack.
She was the widow of George Brown, who died six years ago.
Mrs. Brown was born in Ephrath, but had been a resident of Sammonsville for the past 53 years. She was an active member of the Methodist Church and a former member of the Christian Endavor Society.
The survivors are one siter-in-law, Mrs. A. Getman; one nephew, Carlton Getman and a grand-nephew, Charles Getman.
The funeral will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. David Paton of this city will officiate, and burial will be made in Fern Dale Cemetery.
- 1900 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 35 - Brown George, b. Oct 1859, ae 40, married 12 yr, born in NY, father born in RI, mother born in CT, owns his home with a mortgage; Lizzie, wife, b. Jun 1869, ar 39, married 12 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clara M, daughter, b. Mar 1890, ae 10, born in NY.
- 1910 census, West Johonstown, Fulton, New York, (Sammonsville and Fonda Road) fam # 63 - Brown George, ae 50, married 22 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Electrician - Electric P-----; Lizzie, wife, ae 40, married 22 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clara M, daughter, ae 20, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Johnstown (Sammonsville Road) Fulton, NY, Brown George, rents his home, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in NY, Electrical Engineer - Power House; Lizzie, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY; (1 boarder).
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Sammonsville Road, fam # 134 - Brown George, owns his home with a value of $1500, rents his home, ae 79, married at age 29, born in NY, father born in RI, mother born in CT; Lizzie, wife, ae 60, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, December 15, 1930)
George Brown, prominent resident of Sammonsville, passed away about 11 Saturday morning when he was seized with a heart attack while sitting in his home in that village. Mr. Brown, who was 71 years of age, had suffered from heart trouble for a number of years.
When he arose Saturday morning he appeared to be in the usual good health, but complained of pains in the chest a short time before he expired. Dr. M. E. Dolan of this city was summoned but the end had become before the arrival of the physician.
Mr, Brown was a lifelong resident of Sammonsville and vicinity and was held in high regard by a wide circle of friends. He was employed for thirty years by the old Johnstown Power & Light Company, located on the Sammonsville road, and was a member of the Twenty Year Club of the New York Power & Light Corp. He was also a member of the Methodist church
of this city.
The only survivors besides his widow are several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the home, with Rev. Ernest R. Palen, pastor of the Reform church officiating. Interment will be made in Fern Dale cemetery.
- Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Monday, November 13, 1911)
SAMMONSVILLE
Nov. 13. — Miss Clara Brown is ill of typhoid fever.
- GFG # A 697
- AKA: Amer / Aymour
- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 196 - Getman Homer, b. Feb 1872, ae 28, married 5 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer, rents his home; Lizzie, wife, b. Oct 1878, ae 22, married 5 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carlton, son, b. Aug 1898, ae 1, born in NY
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 55 - Getman Amer, ae 38, married 14 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, General Farm, rents his home; Elizabeth, wife, ae 32, married 14 yr, 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Glenner John, Hired Man, ae 52, born in NY, parents born in Germany; Getman Carlton J, son, ae 12, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (120 North Market Street) fam # 315 - Getman Amer, rents his home, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Casket Works; Elizabeth, wife, ae 42, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, August 9, 1928)
Amer German, 6 Washington street, passed away yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock after an illness of about one month.
Mr. Getman had been a sufferer from rheumatism since he was fourteen years of age, but throughout all his suffering never complained and greeted his friends with a smile. Through his genial disposition he gained a wide circle of friends who will grieve to learn of his demise.
He was fifty-six years of age, having been born in Ephratah February 5, 1872. He married about thirty-three years ago and eighteen years ago and removed to this city where he had since resided.
The survivors are his widow, Elizabeth Beck Getman: one son, Carloton: one grandson. Charles Getman, all of Johnstown; and one sister, Mrs. George Brown of Sammonsville.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late home. Rev. A.L. Dillenbeck, D. D.. pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran church will officiate.
- Parentage presumed base don 1880 census listing. [WG]
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (6 Washington St) fam # 35, Getman Elizabeth, rents her home, ae 51, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Dressmaker - at home.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (208 West Madison Street - Willing Helper Home for aged women) - Getman Elizabeth, nurse, ae 62, widow, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Nurse - in home.- Obituary (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, April 2, 1964)
Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Getman, were held at 2 this afternoon at the Willing Helpers Home.
Rev. Richard E. Shemenske, pastor of St Paul's Lutheran Church, officiated.
Burial was in Fern Dale Cemetery.
- GFG # A 698
- 1900 census, Palatine, (Palatine Bridge) Montgomery, NY, fam # 64 - Living with his step-father, Patrick Brodrick.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 107 - Getman Peter, ae 30, married 8 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Driver - Coal Wagon, owns his home with a mortgage; Anna, wife, ae 25, married 8 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- He listed his residence as Cliff Street, Canajoharie, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a signalman by the New York Central Railroad.
- 1920 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, (Cli9ff Street) fam # 457 - Getman Peter, rents his home, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Factory; Anna, wife, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY; Rena, daughter, ae 9, born in NY; Bertha, daughter, ae 5.
- 1930 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY (16 Cliff Street) fam # 299 - Getman Peter, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 50, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Food Factory; Anna, wife, ae 45, married at age 16, born in NY, p-arents born in NY; Bertha, daughter, ae 15, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, (106 Walnut Street) fam # 325 - Getman Peter, rents his home, ae 60, widower, 7th greda, born in NY, ----- - Food Products. [sharing the dwelling with his son-in-law Darwin Milone.- Obituary (The Utica Daily Press, Tuesday, June 12, 1951)
Peter J. Getman, 71, died June 10, 1951, at his home 106 Walnut Street. He was born in Ephratah, Nov. 16, 1879, a son of Joshua and Jessie Teller Getman. He had lived in Canajoharie 50 years. He was a night foreman at the Beech-Nut plant, which he retired in 1945, after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Canajoharie Reformed Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Loren Elmore, Marshville, and Mrs. Darwin Milone, who resided with her father; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Streeter, Little Falls; and two half sisters, Mrs. Leslie Cotton, New Hartford, and Mrs. Ralph Wells, Frankfort; a half brother, John Broderick, Frankfort. The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow fro the Lenz Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Chilton, pastor of the Fort Plain Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.
- worked at Beechnut factory
- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, May 16, 1933)
CANAJOHARIE—Mrs. Anna D. Wells Getman, wife of Peter Getman died at the Amsterdam City Hospital Tuesday afternoon at which institution she was operated on several days ago. Mrs. Getman was taken suddenly ill and rushed to the hospital, where she was immediately operated on. Her condition has been serious and yet the news of her passing is received as a shock by her family and friends.
The deceased was a daughter of John H. and Jennie Goodrich Wells and was born in Canajoharie on November 26, 1884. Her entire life has been spent in this community, where she was well and favorably known. She was a member of the Reformed church for many years.
Surviving are her husband, Peter Getman; two daughters, Mrs. Loren Elmore and Miss Bertha A. Getman, both of whom reside at home; four brothers, Edward Wells of Utica; John Wells of Ilion; Charles Wells and Ralph Wells, both of Frankfort; five sisters, Mrs. George Bennett of Schuyler; Mrs. Clarence Huyck of Frankfort; Mrs. Le Roy Weaver of Dolgeville; Mrs. Otto Leonardson of Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. Burton Mowers of Frankfort.
The funeral service will be held at the home at 106 Walnut street Friday afternoon at 2:30 and interment will be made in the Fort Plain cemetery. Rev. Edward R. James, minister of the Reformed church will officiated.
- GFG # A 1263
- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Friday, April 2, 1965)
Canafoherie — Mrs. Rena Elmore, 54, Canajoharie RD 1 wife of Loren Elmore, died yesterday in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Palatine Bridge, daughter of Peter and Anna Wells Getmaa. She was a member of the Canajoharie Reformed Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Darwin Milone, Palatine Bridge.
The funeral will be at 2:30 Sunday from the Lenz Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl VanLeeuwen, pastor of the Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be later in Fort Plain Cemetery.
- 1930 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, (16 Cliff Street) fam # 300 - Elmore Loren, rents his home, ae 27, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Rail Road; Rena, wife, ae 18, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY. [sharing the dwelling with his in-laws]
- 1940 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, (Canajoharie RD 1) fam # 167 - Elmore Loren J, owns his home with a value of $1200, ae 36, 8th grade, born in NY, Laborer - Packing Company; Irena J, wife, ae 29, 2 yr HS, born in NY.
- GFG # A 1264
- 1940 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, (106 Walnut Street) fam # 326 - Milone Darwin, rents his home, ae 26, 2 yr HS, born in IL, relocated from Olney, IL, Truck Driver - Car; Bertha, ae 26, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Typest - Food Products. [sharing the dwelling with his father-in-law]
- GFG # A 699
- 1940 census, Little Valley, Cattaraugus, NY, (411 Erie Street) fam # 65 - Living with her son-in-law Leonard Beardsley.
- 1900 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, New York (23 Sherman St) fam # 88 - Streeter Earl, b. Jul 1875, ae 24, married less than a year, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machinist, rents his home; Nellie, wife, b. 1881, ae 19, married less than a year, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Perry, Wyoming, NY (Benedict Street) fam # 49 - Streeter Earl H, ae 34, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Foreman - Knitting Mil, owns his home with a mortgage; Nellie H, wife, ae 25, married 11 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jessie F, daughter, ae 9, born in NY; Anna M, daughter, ae 7.
- He resided at 106 Lake Street, Perry, Wyoming county, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (1918). He was employed as a munitions worker and listed Nellie H Streeter - wife as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Perry, Wyoming, NY, (33 Walnut Street) fam # 637 - Streeter Earl, own shis home without a mortgage, born in NY, parents born in NY, Foreman - Knitting Mill; Anna, daughter, ae 17, born in NY, Tacker - Knitting Mill; Nellie, mother (sic), ae 37, born in NY, parents born in NY, Sewer - Knitting Mill.
- 1930 census, Little Valley, Cattaraugus, NY, (215 Erie Street) fam # 71 - Living with their son-in-law Leonard Beardsley.- Obituary (Perry Record, NY, Thursday, January 4, 1934)
Annual Review of Year's Events .... MAY 18, ... Death of Earl Streeter on the
13th at Little Valley; aged 58 years, ....
- GFG - A
- Not listed in the 1910 census.
- GFG # A 700
- 1910 census, Johnstown (Ward 1) Fulton, NY (531 Market Street) fam # 242 - Nixon Katherine, ae 40, widow, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Glove Maker - Home, owns her home with a mortgage; Orvil, son, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Button Boy - shop; Ward son, ae 12; Switzer Elizabeth, mother, ae 70, widow, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1855.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, November 10, 1953)
Mrs. Catherine Nixon. 87, of 531 North Market Street, died yesterday morning at 4 in Littauer Hospital, where she was admitted Sunday evening.
She was born in the Town of Palatine. June 3, 1866, daughter of Jacob Switzer and Elizabeth (Getman) Switzer, but had spent the greater part of her life in Johnstown.
She was the widow of Lyman D. Nixon, to whom she was United in marriage May 15. 1891. Mrs. Nixon was a member of the Reformed Church.
The survivors are one son, Ward proprietor of the Vrooman Hotel at West Caroga Lake; nieces and six grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Cole Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 The Rev. Leonard M. Braam will officiate. Interment will be made at Ephratah.
- 1900 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY (110 West Fulton St) fam # 408 - Nixon Lyman, b. Aug 1862, ae 37, married 9 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter, rents his home; Cattie, wife, b. Jun 1865, ae 34, married 9 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY; Harry son, b. Mar 1892, ae 8, borni n NY; Orvill, son, b. Sep 1893, ae 6; Ward F, son, b. May 1897.
- GFG # A 1267
- Obituary (The Leader Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, December 20, 1943)
Orville Nixon, aged 49, of 531 North Market street, well known lifelong resident of Fulton County and veteran of World War 1, died yesterday afternoon at 1:10 in the Veterans' Administration Hospital, Kingbridge Road, the Bronx, New York city.
He had been in ill health for some time with a complication of diseases and was a patient in the hospital five weeks.
Mr. Nixon was born in the Town of Johnstown, September 23, 1894, son of Lyman Nixon and Catherine (Switzer) Nixon. He spent the greater part of his life in this city.
During the first World War he served with the 326th Infantry overseas and took part in three major engagements, St. Mihiel, Marback sector and the Meuse-Argonne.
For a number of years he was employed in the Royalknit Glove Corp. factory, 19 West State street.
He was a member of Fort Johnson Aerie, 1575, FOE, and the Eagles Post 501. Veterans of Foreign Wars, of this city.
The survivors are his mother, with whom he made his home; one brother, Ward Nixon, proprietor of Nixon's Inn. Pine Lake; three nieces and a nephew.
The funeral will be held at the Cole funeral home, Wednesday afternoon at 2. The Rev. Arnold E Dykhuizen of the Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Ephratah cemetery.
- GFG # A 702
- 1900 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 57 - Living with his brother Alpha.
- 1910 census, West Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Johnstown and Ephratah Road) fam # 4 - Keck William F, Farmer; ... Switzer Elmer, boarder, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Gardener - Farm.
- 1920 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Albany Bush Road) fam # 26 - Switzer Elmer, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 45, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Farmer - Truck Farm; Lottie M, wife, ae 46, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in NY; Elizabeth H, daughter, ae 3 9/12, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (New Turnpike) fam # 37 - Switzer Elmer, owns his home with a value of $4000, ae 56, married at age 41, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Farmer - General; Lottie, wife, ae 46, first married at age 17, born i nNY, father born in England, mother born in NY; Elizabeth H, daughter, ae 13, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (212 East Main St) fam # 304 - Switzer Elmer, rent shi shome, ae 65, widower, 6th grade, born in NY, Painter and Paper Hanger - Proprietor; Elizabeth H, daughter, ae 23, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Knitter - Knitting Factory.- Obituary (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, June 9, 1945)
Elmer Switzer, aged 71, of 212 East Main street, died this morning at 3 in the Littauer hospital, where he was removed Tuesday of this week following an illness since Decoration Day.
He was born in the Town of Ephratah May 11, 1874, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Getman) Switzer, and had resided in this city 40 years, He was a painter and paper hanger by trade.
He was united in marriage to Charlotte Anthony at Hoboken, N.J., in 1914. and she passed away in 1987. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church, also a church councilman.
The survivors are one daughter, Elisabeth H., residing at home, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lillian Heagle, Town of Johnstown, and Mrs. James P. Walsh of this city; one sister, Mrs. Catherine Nixon, 1 Matthew street, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the home until Tuesday morning, when the body will be removed to the Wassung & Brown funeral home, where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.
The Rev. Andrew L. Dillenbeck, D. D. of St. Mark's church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Johnstown cemetery.
- AKA: Lottie
14306. Elizabeth Helen Switzer
- GFG # A 1269
- Elizabeth Grodecki - Last Residence: 34116 Naples, Collier, Florida, USA - Born: 12 Mar 1912 - Died: 12 Oct 2000 - State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
- 1940 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (88 Union Street) fam # 388 - Grodecki William J, rents his home, ae 23, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Truck Driver - Bottling Works; Dorthea C, wife, ae 22, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Operator - Telephone Company; Druschell Lewis J, father-in-law, ae 48, widower, 6th grade, born in NY, Weaver - Rug Mill.
Marriage Notes for Elizabeth Helen Switzer and William J Grodecki
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Recorder, NY, Monday, June 28, 1947)
Miss Elizabeth H. Switzer, Johnstown, became the bride of William J. Grodecki. son ot Mrs. Katherinc Grodecki. 205 Vrooman Avenue, Amsterdam. Saturday noon. The ceremony was performed at the parsonage of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Johnstown, by the Rev. A. L. Dillenbeck. D. D.
Mrs. Joseph-Mellis, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor and John Gross, nephew of the bride, best man.
The bride was attired, in a white linen street length dress, with matching accessories, and wore a corsage of snapdragons and white roses.
The matron of honor wore a yellow linen street-length dress with white accessories and a corsage of snapdragons and red roses.
Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served to the bridal party in Amsterdam. Later the couple left for a wedding trip to northern New York and Canada. Upon their return they will reside at 300 1/2 South William Street in Johnstown.
Mrs. Grodecki attended Johnsown High School and the Palmer Method Beauty School in Schenectady. She is now employed at the Leon K. Swears factory, Johnstown.
Mr. Grodecki, a veteran of World War II. attended the Wilbur H. Lynch High School and served three years in the Air Corps, two years of which were spent in the European theater. He was discharged in September, 1945. and is now employed by the Rhinehart Distributing Company in Gloversville.