- GFG # A 132
- Alt DOB: Jun 1832 (1900 census)
- Conductor for the New York Central Railroad
- 1850 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY - Living with his sister Mary and her husband Philo Joslyn.
- 1860 census, Schenectady (Ward 2) Schenectady, NY, fam # 487 - Andrew Getman, ae 27, Brakesman with personal property of $150, born in NY; Rhoda J, ae 25, born in NY; Joseph, ae 5/12.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 378 - Getman Andrew, ae 38, Freight Conductor with personal property of $300 born in NY; Rhoda, ae 36, Keeping House, born in NY; Joseph, ae 11, born in NY - fam # 379 - same dwelling, Clute Frederick, ae 71, Depot Hand with personal property of $300, born in NY; Margaret, ae 65, Keeping House, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Schenectady (Dist 108) Schenectady, NY (309 State Street) fam # 147 - Getman Andrew W, ae 50, Railroad Conductor, born in NY, parents born in NY; Rhoda, ae 48, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Frank, ae 9, son.
- 1900 census, Rotterdam, Schenectady, NY, fam # 578 - Getman Andrew, b. Jun 1832, ae 68, married 42 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Flagman, owns his home without a mortgage; Rhoda J, wife, b. Oct 1833, ae 66, married 42 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Booth Harvey, boarder, b. Dec 1860, ae 39, married 15 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Superintendent - Varnish Works.
- 1910 census, Schenectady (Ward 12), Schenectady, NY, fam # 263 - Getman Andrew W, ae 77, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Own Income, owns his home without a mortgage; Frank F, son, ae 30, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer (?) - Railroad.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, November 17, 1913)
The funeral of Andrew W. Getman, who died Friday, will take place this morning at 11 o'clock at his home, 124 Park place. Rev. John Meengs will officiate and burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.
Mr. Getman was born in Herkimer county, September 6, 1832, and had lived most of his life in this city. His entire life was passed in the railroad service and he was one of the oldest conductors of the New York Central railroad. Of late he had made his home with his son, John R. Getman, at whose home he died. He was a member of St. George's Lodge, No. 6, R. & A. M. He leaves two sons, J. G. and F. F. Getman, and one granddaughter, Mrs. J. Swartout, all of this city.
- She seems to have been listed as Nancy during the 1850 census.
- Her surname presumed based on the 1870 census.
- Newspaper Article (The Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Saturday, July 22, 1905)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaffner and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fox were in Schenectady to-day. where they attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Andrew Getman, wife of Andrew Getman, a former resident of this village, and a conductor on the New York Central. Mrs. Getman was a sister of Mrs. Shaffner and Mrs. Fox.
- 1900 census, Rotterdam, Schenectady, NY, fam # 512 - Getman Frank, b. Feb 1873, ae 27, married 2 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Armature Winder, rents his home, Louise, wife, b. May 1879, ae 21, married 2 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Schenectady (Ward 12), Schenectady, NY, fam # 263 - Living with his father.
- 1920 census, Schenectady, (Ward 12) Schenectady, NY (163 Elder Street) fam # 192 - Getman Frank F, rents his home, ae 48, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Driver - Express Co; Taylor Anna, Housekeeper, ae 38, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, Housekeeper.
- 1930 census, Schenectady (Dist 75) Schenectady, NY (11 1/2 Elm Street) fam #232 - Getman Frank, owns his home with a value of $6000, ae 58, first married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Railroad; Anna, wife, ae 49, first married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, July 11, 1950)
GETMAN — At rest July 9, 1950, at Odd Fellows Home, Ithaca, N.Y., Anna Getman, widow of the late Frank Getman. Funeral services Tuesday evening 8 o'clock from the Cortland V. Andrew funeral home, 1196 State st. Rev, Arthur K. Blaze officiating. Funeral home will be open to friends from 7 to 9 o'clock Tuesday evening.
- GFG # A 138
- Dorothy Getman and Philip Carner are 1st cousins. Their common ancestors are Johannes Getman and Margaret Loucks.
- 1850 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 448 - Philip Corner, ae 34, Farmer, born in NY; Dorathy, ae 26, born in NY; Addison G, ae 5, born in NY; Hannibal, ae 2/12; Margaret, ae 56, born in NY; Jacob W, ae 17, Boating, born in NY; John, ae 62, Farmer, born in NY.
- 1860 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 118 - Phillip Carner, ae 43, Laborer, born in NY; Dorothy, ae 35, House Keeper, born in NY; Adison G, ae 14, born in NY; Hanibal J, ae 10; John H, ae 8; Charles F, ae 5.
- 1870 census, Frankfort Village, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 5 - Carner Philip, ae 53, Works in Match Factory with personal property valued at $100, born in NY; Dorothy, ae 45, Keeping House, born in NY; Hannibul, ae 20, Works in Match Factory, born in NY; John H, ae 14, Works in Match Factory; Edward J, ae 6, at school.
- 1880 census, Village of Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, fam # 226 - Carner Philip, ae 64, works in match factory; Dorothy, ae 56, wife, keeping house; John H, ae 28, son, works in match factory; Edward J, ae 16, son, Laborer.
- 1892 NYS census, Frankfort, Herkimer, - Philip Carner, ae 76, born in US, Laborer; Dorothy, ae 68, born in US; John H, ae 41, Laborer; Charles F, ae 38, Machinist; Edward J, ae 28, Machinist; Hannable F, ae 43, Laborer.- Obituary (Utica Semi-Weekly Herald, NY, Wednesday, November 3, 1897)
FRANKFORT. Nov 2 - (Special) - Sunday night, at the residence of his son, H. F. Carner, in this village, died Philip Carner, aged 82 years. Mr. Carner was born in Cobleskill, and when he was only one year of age the family moved to Herkimer County, and has resided in Frankfort nearly his entire life. He was in the employ of the late William Gates, who was well known as a match manufacturer for 25 years. The wife of deceased died in 1892, since which time he has lived with his children in this village. The deceased was a quiet unpretending man, whose delight and enjoyment was in his own home. Four children, H. F., John H. and Charles F. Carner of Frankfort and Edward J. Carner of Albany, survive.
- GFG # A 98
- Dorothy Getman and Philip Carner are 1st cousins. Their common ancestors are Johannes Getman and Margaret Loucks.
- GFG # A 139
- 1860 census, Palermo, Oswego, NY, fam # 117 - John Carner, ae 32, Harness Maker, born in NY; Lurancy, ae 28, born in NY; Frances, ae 8; Charley, ae 5.
- 1870 census, Volney, (Fulton PO) Oswego, NY, fam # 653 - Carner John, ae 46, Brewer with personal property of $600, born in NY; Lurancy, ae 37, Keeping House, born in NY; Frances, ae 18, born in NY; Charles, ae 16, Brewer; Edward, ae 8; George, ae 5.
- 1880 census, Fulton, Oswego, NY, fam # 210 - Carner John G, ae 58, Harness Maker, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lorency, ae 44, wife, born in NY, parents born in NY; Chas J, ae 24, son, born in NY, Laborer; Edward, ae 18, son, Laborer; George, ae 14, son.
- 1892 NYS census, Volney Oswego - Living with his son George.
- 1900 census, Volney, Oswego, NY (416 Utica St) fam # 92 - Carner John, b. Nov 1823, ae 76, married 44 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Harness Maker, rents his home; Loresa, wife, b. Mar 1835, ae 65, married 44 yr, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in RI; Geo T, son, b. Nov 1868, ae 32, married 9 yr, born in NY; Nettie, daughter-in-law, b. Nov 1866, ae 33, married 9 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Leland T, grandson, b. Jan 1898, ae 2, born in NY.- Obituary (Fulton Times, NY, October 14, 1903)
In the death of J. G Carner, which occurred at his home Friday afternoon, Fulton loses one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens. He was 80 years of age and for sixty years had made his home in this city, where he was senior member of the firm of Carner & Son, harness manufacturers. When a very young man the deceased united with the First M, E. church of Fulton and was an earnest and consistent worker in the faith. He had been ill for some time and faced the coming of death cheerfully only waiting to be called to the home "not made with hands" The funeral services, very largely attended, which were held from his late home Sunday afternoon and from the First M.E. church. Interment was made Mount Adnah
- 1910 census, Fulton (Ward 1) Oswego, NY, (177 West First Street North) fam # 14 - Living with her son George.
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- 1910 census, Fulton (Ward 5), Oswego, NY, (614 Utica Street) fam # 143 - Carner Charles, ae 56, widower, born in NY, parents born in unk, Fireman - Woolen Mills, owns his home without a mortgage; Wakefield Charlotte, sister-in-law, ae 44, born in England, parents born in England.
- 1920 census, Fulton (Ward 5), Oswego, NY, (614 Utica Street) fam # 119 - Carner Charles J, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 65, widower, born in NY, parents born in US, Laborer - Day; Wakefield Charlotte, sister-in-law, ae 54, immigrated in 1872, born in England, father born in England, mother born in Ireland.- Death Announcement (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY, Tuesday, February 28, 1928)
PALERMO, Feb. 28.—Charles Carner died Sunday afternoon at his home in this place. Mr. Carner had been failing in health for some weeks. His death was indirectly cause by a fall he suffered when a beam upon which he was standing gave way in the barn. He is survived by a brother, George Carner, of Fulton. The body was taken to undertaking rooms in Fulton to await funeral arrangements.
- GFG - A
- GFG # A 137
- He was a traveling showman
- 1900 census, Piqua (Ward 1), Miami, OH, (515 Spring Street) fam # 101 - Carner Jacob W, boarder, b. Aug 1834, ae 65, married 8 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Actor; Leora E, boarder, b. Dec 1872, ae 27, married 8 yr, born in OH, parents born in OH.- Funeral Announcement (Oswego Daily Palladium, NY, Wednesday, July 26, 1905)
The funeral of Jacob W. Carner was held last evening at the home of his nephew, George T\. Carner, No. 415 Utica street. The Elks attended the funeral, and also representatives from the Masons and Knights of Pythias. The body was taken to Buffalo to be cremated.- Obituary (The New York Dramatic Mirror, August 12, 1905)
Jacob W. Carner, one of the oldest characters the American stage, died at his home in Fulton, N. Y., on July 23, aged seventy-one years, eleven months and six days. Mr. Carner traced his ancestry back to the Baron Jason Karner of the Holetzern House, Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1630, who came to America In 1728 and settled In Albany County, N. Y., and his patriotism was inherited from his grandfather, who fought In the Revolutionary War under General Schuyler. His father and his uncle were engaged in carrying freight on the Erie Canal, and he frequently made trips with them to the metropolis. On one of these visits to New York he made the acquaintance of the young son of the scenic artist of the Old Bowery Theatre. The two little chaps were drawn strongly together, and young Carner invited his new-found friend to make a trip with him on his father's canal boat. In return for this his little friend invited him to a performance at the Old Bowery, and it was there that Mr. Carner had his first view of the inside of a theatre.
He had early shown a marked talent for painting, and in 1847 when but fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to his little friend's father, and stepped first on a stage at the Old Bowery. There he labored assiduously for two years as an assistant to the scenic artist. During the two years he was so occupied he frequently served as a supernumerary, but he had never been called upon to speak a line until in 1849 when Edwin Forrest, dissatisfied with the manner in which a very small part was being filled, shouted out font by all that was good and holy, he'd have someone who could enact the role to his satisfaction or he'd know the reason why. A short time previous to this episode, young Carner, spurred on by his ambitions, had spoken to the stage-manager, and asked that at the first opportunity he be given some small speaking part. This was fortunate, and the very flood of the tide in the young man's life to lead on to greater things, for the stage-manager spoke to Forrest, the latter said he thought almost anybody would be better than the one who had filled the role, and thus it was that Jacob W. Carner blossomed out as a full-fledged actor.
He early demonstrated such marked ability that he soon became a companion of the great Keene, and later was associated with Joseph Jefferson. In 1870 he was in the support of Edwin Booth, and later in the support of Junius Brutus Booth, John R. Scott, Mathilda Heron, and others equally famous in days gone by. He served his country for three years during the Civil War, and then returned to the stage. He afterward engaged in theatrical enterprises of his own as well as appearing in support of Lawrence Barrett, Clara Morris, and Charlotte Thompson. Mr. Carner was a veteran actor. whose name and face were familiar to all old playgoers, and It was said of him that his repertoire was probably longer than that of any other actor on the stage.
Mr. Carner's most famous part was that of Rip Van Winkle, a trial performance of which he gave at Canandaigua. N. Y., with E. T. Stetson in 1867, A. W. Purcell appearing as Derrick. The cast also included Emma Brice and Dollie Pike. The first words spoken on the stage by William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) were uttered by him under the direction of Mr. Carner. Mr. Carner was also an Intimate friend and associate of Captain Jack Crawford, the poet scout, and several of the latter's poems are dedicated to him. Mr. Carner gave fifty-eight years of his life to the stage, and was seen in many different roles, but he reached the pinnacle of his fame in his characterization of Rip Van Winkle. In which his work was frequently compared with that of Joseph Jefferson. It was especially apropos, therefore, that Mr. Carner should have made his last public appearance in the role of Rip Feb. 14 of the present year, marking his retirement from the stage. Besides being an actor of note he was also a playwright, having written several plays which attained to considerable popularity, among them Old Cattaraugus.
When the Civil War broke out Mr. Carner enlisted in the Ninety-seventh New York Regiment, and was sent to the front. His bravery and devotion to the cause won for him four distinct promotions. He was finally wounded by a shell, which struck him just as he was climbing over a fence. This injury resulted in a rupture and it was strangulated hernia, a direct result of this injury, which brought about his death. He was a member of Findlay (Ohio) Post. G. A. R. He was also an enthusiastic advocate of fraternal societies. He was a thirty second degree Mason, a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Improved Order of Red Men, and the Elks. He was one of the Jolly Corks from which small band the Elks sprang, and was a life member of Findlay Lodge. No. 75. B. P. O. E.
The deceased Is survived by a widow. Mrs. Cora E. Carner, who is known to the stage as Cora Wilmont. A son, George E. Carner, was alive at the time of his death, but he did not long survive, for he dropped dead at his home in Binghamton, N. Y., on July 31. The funeral services were held at Fulton. July 25. The G. A. R., Knights of Pythias, and Elks attended in a body. The remains, accompanied by the widow, were taken to Buffalo on July 20, and were there cremated according to a last wish of the deceased.
- GFG # A140
- 1840 census, Troy (Ward 1) Rensselaer, NY - Charles Getman, 1 male under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 30-40.
- 1850 census, West Troy, Albany, NY, fam # 1396 - Charles Getman, ae 44, Clerk, born in NY; Cloe, ae 41, born in NY; Charles H, ae 10; Timothy, ae 8; Edward, as 6; Webster, ae 4; Cloe Hutton, ae 24, born in NY (presumed niece)
- 1860 census, West Troy (Ward 1) Albany, NY, fam # 19 - Charles Getman, ae 54, Lumber Inspector with real estate valued at $1200 and personal property of $250, born in NY; Cloe, ae 54 with personal property of $250, born in NY; Chas H, ae 20, born in NY; Timmy H(?), ae 16; Webster H, ae 13; Julia E, ae 9; Eliza Lonpu (?), ae 20, servant, born in NY; J W Jones, ae 25, Clerk, born in Scotland.
- 1870 census, West Troy, Albany, NY, fam # 75 - Getman Chas, ae 64, Clerk Lumber with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Chloe, ae 62, Keeping House, born in NY; Chas H, ae 29, Lumber Dealer with personal property valued at $1000, born in NY; Timothy W, ae 27, Clerk US Arsenal with personal property valued at $500; Webster H, ae 23, Clerk Lumber; Julia, ae 19.
- 1880 census, West Troy (Dist 50) Albany, NY (Broadway) fam # 221 - Getman Charles, ae 74, Paralysis, born in NY, parents born in NY; Chloe, ae 71, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Timothy W, ae 38, son, Manufacturer ----, born in NY; Webster H, ae 33, son, Clerk; Julia E, ae 28, daughter.- Obituary (Utica Weekly Herald, NY, Tuesday, May 2, 1882)
Charles Getman, an old resident of West Troy and an ex-canal collector, is dead. He was born in Palatine in 1805, of Holland Dutch stock. He moved from Montgomery county in 1837. One of his children is Charles H. Getman of Oswego.
- GFG # A430
- no children- Death Notice (Find a Grave, unsourced)
GETMAN-On Monday, April 16, 1894, at his home, 107 West Seventy-second street, New York city, suddenly, of apoplexy, T. W. Getman, in his 51st year, and formerly of West Troy, N. Y. Funeral services Thursday, April 19, at 1:45 at Mortuary chapel, Albany Rural cemetery.- Funeral Notice (The New York Herald, NY, Thursday, April 19, 1894)
GETMAN.-In this city, on Monday, April 16, 1894. TIMOTHY W. GETMAN.
Funeral services will be held at Albany Rural Cemetery, Thursday, a quarter to two P. M.- Newspaper Article (Troy Daily Times, NY, Saturday, January 26 1889
Have Received Patents.
... : Timothy W. Getman, West Troy, machine for trimming soft metal linings of car-axle bearings ....
- Her parentage is currently unknown. Census records seem to indicate two Mary Cohhran sin the Albany area at the time. [WG]
- GFG # A 141
- 1840 census, Fulton, NY - David Getman, 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 30-40.
- 1850 census, Mayfield, Fulton, NY, fam # 254 - David Getman, ae 46, Merchant with property valued at $300, born in NY; Mary, ae 41, born in NY; David, ae 14, born in NY; Sarah, ae 11, born in NY; Sally Darrow, ae 18, born in NY.
- 1860 census, Mayfield, Fulton, NY, fam # 483 - David Getman, ae 53, Merchant with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property of $5000, born in NY; David, ae 24, Merchant, born in NY; Emeline, ae 34, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Mayfield, Fulton, NY, fam # 186 - Getman David, ae 62, Retail Merchant with real estate valued at $2000 and personal property of $12,000, born in NY; Emma, ae 35, Keeping House, born in NY; David Jr, ae 23, Rob. Right Sgt (?), born in NY.
- 1880 census, Mayfield, Fulton, NY, fam # 220 - Getman David, ae 72, widower, retired Merchant, born in NY, parents born in NY; David Jr, ae 44, son, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Emma, ae 55, cousin, Keeping house, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- He removed to the town of Mayfield, same county, in 1846, and engaged in mercantile life, continuing until 1863, when he retired. He was a justice of the peace for twenty years, and an active worker and liberal supporter of the Dutch Reformed church of Mayfield. He married Mary Burdick, also born in Ephratah. They had five children, two only arriving at maturity. (Reynolds)- Obituary (The Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, NY, March 4, 1890)
The pale horse and his rider have passed through our town again and summoned one of our fellow mortals from this world of sorrow and death to the great unknown beyond. David Getman, Sr., departed this life at 11:45 Monday night, March 3d, after a brief illness of only five days, of heart disease. Mr. Getman was one of our most honored and respected citizens, and although he was 83 years old his counsel will be missed by many of our younger people. Mr. Getman was born in the town of Ephratah in the year 1807. His boyhood days were spent in his native town and received such education as boys of those days received at a country district school. In 1827 he engaged in the mercantile business in the village of Ephratah, and in 1846 he moved to this village and kept a general store until 1862, when he retired from business, he having been left alone, as his only son, David Getman, Jr., was at that time a captain in the Union army. Deceased has always been a prominent citizen, respected by all who knew him, and held the office of justice of the peace for years. Politically he was first an old line Whig, but from the organization of the Republican party to his death he has been one of its most faithful followers; In reality he was the father of the Republican party in our town and could not be induced to vote anything but his party ticket. On June 20th, 1857, the heavy hand of affliction was laid upon him, at which time his wife was taken from him by that cruel monster, death. Again, July 2d, 1859, his only daughter was taken away and laid in the cold ground, their spirits having gone to a brighter world, where we hope to meet them in the beautiful world of light and glory, where death will come no more to make us afraid. Deceased leaves one son, Captain David Getman, Jr., to mourn his loss. His funeral took place at 10:30 A. M. to-day.
- GFG # A434
- Veteran - Civil War: - David Getman , Jr - Enlistment Date: 03 October 1861 - Side Served: Union - State Served: New York - Service Record: Enlisted as a Lieutenant 1st Class on 03 October 1861 at the age of 25 - Commission in Company F, 7th Cavalry Regiment New York on 15 October 1861. - Mustered out Company F, 7th Cavalry Regiment New York on 31 March 1862 in Washington, DC- David Getman , Jr - Enlistment Date: 17 September 1862 - Side Served: Union - State Served: New York - Service Record: Enlisted as a Captain on 17 September 1862 at the age of 26, Commission in Company I, 10th Cavalry Regiment New York on 17 September 1862. - POW on 09 June 1863 at Brandy Station, VA - Wounded on 09 June 1863 at Brandy Station, VA - Escaped on 14 February 1865 at Winnesboro, SC (Escaped while en route to prison) - Returned on 24 June 1865 - Transferred Company I, 10th Cavalry Regiment New York on 24 June 1865 - Transferred in Company L, 1st Prov'l Cavalry Regiment New York on 24 June 1865. - Mustered out Company L, 1st Prov'l Cavalry Regiment New York on 19 July 1865 in Cloud's Mills, VA
- 1900 census, Mayfield, Fulton, NY, fam # 144 - Getman David Jr, b. Jan 1836, ae 64, married 19 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Helen, wife, b. Sep 1844, ae 55, married 19 yr, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Gloversville (Ward 5)Fulton, NY (225 Kingsboro Ave) fam # 181 - Getman David Jr, ae 74, married 19 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, own income, owns his home without a mortgage; Helen, wife, ae 65, married 29 yr, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.- He was educated in the public schools and Kingsboro Academy, where he was graduated. When he was ten years of age his parents removed to Mayfield and after David had completed his studies he worked as a clerk in his father's store. At the outbreak the civil war he enlisted, August, 1861, in Company I, Seventh Regiment, New York Volunteers. This company was recruited in Fulton county and was mustered into the United States service, October 30, 1861. He was commissioned first lieutenant, later captain, and assigned to the Tenth Regiment, New York Cavalry. His army record is exceedingly honorable, and is thus recorded in the history of the Tenth Regiment.
"Captain David Getman, Jr., age twenty-six, commissioned from Mayfield, October 17, 1862, with rank from September 17, 1862, mustered in October 30, 1862, wounded by saber-cut of arm and taken prisoner at Brandy Station, Virginia, June 9, 1863; escaped while in transit near Winnsboro, North Carolina, February 14, 1865; arrived in General Sherman's army February 21, 1865; returned to duty June 3, 1865, transferred June 24, 1865, to Company L, First New York, Prov. Cavalry.
"The first and only captain of the initial company of the new battalion was David Getman. Jr. This officer entered the service as Captain of Company L and remained as such to the termination of service. At the time of the dissolution of the regiment he was transferred as Captain to Company L of the First New York, Prov. Cavalry. No braver knight or more courteous gentleman ever led men to battle. He came of fighting stock, his grandfather, George Getman, being an officer in the American army in the war of 1812. Captain David Getman, Jr., in civil as well as military life has exhibited a dignity of character and a spirit of enterprise that causes his fellow-citizens to mention his name with pride. While in Libby Prison, on the sixth day of July, 1863, his name, with seventy-four other prisoners of the rank of captain, was placed in a ballot-box, from which two names (Captain Sawyer, of the First New Jersey Cavalry, and Captain Flinn, of the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry) were drawn for execution. President Lincoln (informed of the circumstances by Mrs. Sawyer, who had received a letter from her busband) held General W. H. F. Lee and Captain Winder, hostages for Sawyer and Flinn, and they were subsequently exchanged by special order from the Confederate War Department. Captain Getman, with other officers, was for sixty-four days under fire in the city of Charlestown, South Carolina. General Foster had erected batteries on Morris Island and was shelling the city, inflicting serious damage. In order to save it from destruction these officers were placed in this position, and General Foster was notified that be jeopardized his comrades if be continued firing. It failed. However, it had the desired effect, as Foster erected other batteries and increased his fire, which resulted in the Federal officers being removed to Columbia, South Carolina. A man of excellent judgment, Captain Getman so regulated his habits and daily life while a prisoner of war that he emerged from the terrible ordeal with less of the evil effects than most of his associates. He has always manifested a deep interest in the members of the regiment, the feeling partaking of the paternal in regard to those who composed his o1d company.
After the war he returned to Fulton county, New York, where until 1880 he was engaged chiefly in the purchase and sale of patent rights. He employed at times a score of men and double teams and carried on a very large and profitable business. In 1880 he began operations in real estate and made many of Gloversville's most substantial improvements. The Getman and Choral Union blocks, now known as the Martin & Nailor and Weed & Willoughby department stores, are monuments to the activity during this period of his eventful life. He purchased a farm in Mayfield where he indulged his love for horses and stock to the utmost. He built a track for training purposes and has owned some of the best horses in the county. Recently he purchased the old Judson mansion on Kingsboro Heights. surrounded by two acres of land, where he intends to found the David and Helen Getman Old Ladies' Home. Denied children of his own Mr. Getman had taken unusual interest in young men, two of whom he educated and furnished with clothes during their school years. During his long life he has strictly adhered to principles of sobriety and abstinence from both liquor and tobacco. He is a Republican in politics, and for many years was notary public and was the first elected president of the village of Mayfield. He is a member of Canby Post, Grand Army of the Republic; the Veteran Association; the Cavalry Society of the United States; the Sons of Veterans of Gloversville, and named their camp David Getman Camp or post in his honor. He was made a Mason nearly half a century ago, while at home on a furlough, receiving from the New York Grand Lodge a special dispensation to receive the three degrees in less than the constitutional time. He is a member of Gloversville Lodge, No.429. He is a most liberal and generous-hearted 'man, using his wealth in and for churches, schools, hospitals and other charitable institutions. He is well known and everywhere respected. He married, November 6, 1881, Helen Morris Van Buren, a descendant of President Martin Van Buren. (Reynolds)
- much of the above is confirmed in th 1841 History of Fulton County - 1892 - Washington Frothingham- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Monday, January 26, 1914)
David Getman, a prominent G. A. R. man, a real estate operator, and known to a few friends as a philanthropist, died at his home, No. 387 Kingsboro avenue; Gloversville, early Sunday morning, after a few days' illness. He was born in Ephratah, January 21, 1836, and was 78 years old. He is survived only by his wife. Mrs. Helen Getman, and Edward C. Brown, who has been a member of his household for the past twenty-four years. He had lived in Gloversville for the past seven years, having gone there from Mayfield, where he was engaged in raising Stock.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon, and will be attended by the members of the Masonic lodge, of which he was a member, by members of the Canby post, G. A. R., of which he was also a member, and by a delegation from the Capt. David Getman Jr., post. Sons of Veterans, which was named in his honor. The Rev. Francis Berger of the Kingsboro avenue Presbyterian church, will conduct the services. Interment will be In the family plot in the Mayfield cemetery. Friends are requested not to send flowers.
Mr. Getman had always led an active life, starting with the organization of a company which took part in the Civil war, continuing through his political activities to the affairs of the town of Mayfield, and closing with his founding of an Old Ladies' Home, which he expected to open in a few months.
He was the son of David Getman, of Mayfield, ans the grandson of George Getman, who was a captain in the Revolutionary war, and a lifelong resident of Ephratah. David Getman Sr., his father, went to Mayfield in 1846, and engaged in the mercantile trade, continuing until 1863, when he retired. He died May 3, 1890.
David Getman Jr., was educated in the Kingsboro academy. When the Civil war broke out, he was among the first to answer the call for volunteers. He also organized a company of 100 volunteer in Mayfield, which formed Company F of the Seventh New York volunteers. In recognition of his services, he was made lieutenant in the regiment. He was later promoted to the rank of captain, and was assigned to the Tenth New York cavalry, which was incorporated in the army of the Potomac.
He participated in the battle of Brandy station. In this battle his horse was shot out from under him and he was taken prisoner and confined for eleven months in Libby prison. Even in prison he was not allowed to remain inactive. In July, 1863, he drew lots for execution, and was forced to defend the city of Charleston against the fire of the Union forces for sixty-four days. From Libby prison he was removed to Columbia. While there he with four others carried a successful plot for escape. Following his escape, he joined General Sherman's army, and finally reached his own command. He was wounded in the battle of Brandy Station, and even after he finished his service in August, 1865, the bullet wound in his arm gave him a great deal of trouble for two years.
When the war was over he returned to Mayfield and engaged in stock raising. Outside of his business he found time to engage in public affairs. He was the leader in the movement for the incorporation of the village, and after this was brought about, was its first president, serving one term, which began in 1884. He was always a staunch Republican in politics.
On November 6, 1881, he married Helen Van Buren, of Fultonville, Montgomery county. The marriage was performed in Van Hornesville. His bride is a descendant from President Martin Van Buren, and was a sister of Cornelius and Martin Van Buren and Mrs. Boyd Hudson of this city.
- GFG # A 142
- AKA: Harriet
- GFG identifies another daughter named Barbara (GFG # A 439). I have found no evidence to support this. [WG]
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 3144 - Elisabeth Grey, ae 56 with property valued at $1000, born in NY; John, ae 25, Farmer, born in NY; Rensalier, ae 23, Farmer; Harriet, ae 20; Solomon, ae 18, Farmer; Mary, ae 15; Margaret ae 11; George, ae 7; Mary, ae 21; Elanor, ae 2; Edward, G ae 8/12.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 809 - Living with her son Solomon.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 442 - Living with her son Solomon.
- 1830 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, (page 9) Samuel Gray Jr, 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 3 females 15-20, 1 female 50-60.
- 1840 census, Fulton Co, NY, (page 22) Samuel Gray Jun, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 809 - Living with her brother Solomon, working as a dressmaker.
- 1880 census, Ovid, Seneca, NY, (Willard Asylum) ... Gray Harriet, ae 49, Seamstress, born in NY; ....
- 1900 census, Ovid, Seneca, NY, (Willard State Hospital) ... Gray Harriet, inmate, ae 69, born in NY; ....- Newspaper Article (The Daily Republican, Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, April 6, 1892)
TREASURER'S REPORT
Johnstown, Jan. 7, 1892.
The Treasurer of Fulton County submits the following report of receipts and disbursments for the quarter ending March 31st. 1892.
... Received from Peter H. Getman toward support of Harriet Gray at Utica State Hospital. $14.75 ....
[Peter H. Getman was an uncle of Harriet Gray]
- GFG # A444
- Owner of the "Apollo Hall", later Saltsman's Hotel from 10/9/1871 to 1/27/1873. (Our Todays and Yesterdays, in the Town of Ephratah - Bicentenial History Publication, 1976)
- GFG # A143
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 3137 - Joseph Scouten, ae 42, Blacksmith, born in NY; Lusina, ae 22, born in NY; Eugene, ae 20, Blacksmith with property valued at $175; Thadius, ae 17, Laborer with property valued at $175; Henrietta, ae 15; Joseph, ae 13; Mary E, ae 7.
- Where were they during the 1860 census ?
- 1870 census, Minden, Montgomory, NY, fam # 253 - Pealer George; ... Scouten Joseph, ae 66, Saloon Keeper.
- 1880 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (Canal Street) fam # 427 - Scouten Joseph, ae 77, widower, Retired Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Newspaper Article (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY, Friday, February 26, 1892)
Utica, Feb. 25 - At noon yesterday Joseph Scouten of Fort Plain, committed suicide by hanging in an old canal grocery. He was about 90 years old and had no relatives.
- GFG # A 448
- AKA: Lucina / Lucinda / Lucy Ann
- The marriage record for Lucy Ann is presumed to be for her.
- GFG # A 449
- 1860 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 1653 - Rufus Hormin (?), ae 50, Keeping Boarding House, real estate valued at $1500, born in NY; ... Nettie Scouten, ae 23, Glove Maker, born in NY; ... .
- GFG # A452
- 1870 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 70 - Van Ostrand John, ae 26, Glove Cutter, born in NY; Phoeby A, ae 21, Keeping House, born in NY; Dyggert Emma J, ae 13, Glove Maker, born in NY; Scouten Merrian, ae 27, Globe Maker, born in NY.
- GFG # A 144
- Where were they during the 1850 census ?
- 1860 census, Bellevue, Eaton, MI, fam # 838 - Nathan Lapper, ae 55, Farmer with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property of $200, born in NY; Maria, ae 49, born in NY; Margaret, ae 25, born in NY; William, ae 13; Eleazor L Rosebrook, ae 33, born in NY; Mary A, ae 30, born in NY; Hubert R, ae 1, born in MI.
- 1870 census, Bellevue, Eaton, MI, fam # 130 - Lepper Nathan, ae 65, Farmer with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property of $288, born in NY; Maria, ae 59, Keeping House, born in NY; William, ae 23, Farmer, born in NY.
- GFG # A 455
- 1900 census, Benecia, Solano, CA, (G Street) Lepper William, b. May 1847, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY, Plumber, owns his home without a mortgage; Oliver, brother, b. Oct 1831, ae 68, born in NY; Margaret, sister, b. Oct 1834, ae 65, born in NY.
- GFG # A 456
- 1870 census, Marshall (Ward 1), Calhoun, MI, fam # 47 - Living with her brother Van Renselaer.
- 1900 census, Benecia, Solano, CA, (G Street) Lepper William, b. May 1847, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY, Plumber, owns his home without a mortgage; Oliver, brother, b. Oct 1831, ae 68, born in NY; Margaret, sister, b. Oct 1834, ae 65, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Covert, Van Buren, MI, fam # 71 - Living with her nephew-in-law, Eugene Kirby.
- 1920 census, Covert, Van Buren, MI, fam # 4 - Living with her nephew-in-law Eugene Kirby.
- GFG # A 454
- Presumed to have died as a child. He is not listed in any census records.
- GFG # A 457
- Presumed to have died as a youth. [WG]
- GFG - A
- 1900 census, Benecia, Solano, CA, (G Street) Lepper William, b. May 1847, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY, Plumber, owns his home without a mortgage; Oliver, brother, b. Oct 1831, ae 68, born in NY; Margaret, sister, b. Oct 1834, ae 65, born in NY.
- What happened to him ?
- GFG # A 145
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 3042 - R Getman, ae 37, Merchant with property valued at $1000, born in NY; Elmira, ae 28, born in NY; Charles, ae 4, born in NY; Polly, ae 40, born in NY.
- 1860 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 367 - Renselair Getman, ae 46, Dry Goods Merchant with real estate valued at $12,500 and personal property of $2500, born in NY; Elmira, ae 38, born in NY; Charles, ae 14, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Bowling Green, Wood, OH, fam # 10 - Getman Renssalar, ae 56, no occupation with real estate valued at $3200 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Elmira, ae 49, Keeping House, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Bowling Green, Wood, OH, fam # 154 - Getman Van R, ae 66, Retired Merchant, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harriet, ae 46, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Houck George H, ae 26, step-son, Clerk in Store, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY; Webber Mary, ae 18, Domestic Servant, born in OH, parents born in Germany.
- AKA: Elmira / Elmina
- GFG # A459
- GFG # A460
- 1900 census, Center, Wood, Oh, 68 N Main, fam # 160 - Getman Harriet, b. Apr 1833, ae 67, widow, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, father born in Ct, mother born in NY, owns her home without a mortgage; Hauck Elizabeth, daughter-in-law, b. Apr 1864, ae 36, widow, 1 child, 0 living, born in Oh, parents born in Ireland; Reed George H, nephew, b. Jul 1890, ae 9, born in Oh, parents born in Oh.
- 1910 census, Bowling Green (Ward 1) Wood, Oh (334 Main Street) fam # 36 - Gettman Harriett, ae 75, widow, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, own income, owns her home without a mortgage; Houck Elizabeth, daughter-in-law, ae 45, widow, born in Oh, parents born in Ireland, own income; Reed George H, grandson, ae 19, born in Oh, parents born in Oh, Glass Cutter - Cut Glass Factory.
- GFG # A 146
- DOD - (Our Todays and Yesterdays, in the Town of Ephratah - Bicentenial History Publication, 1976)
- This family presents a number of questions. Getman Family Genealogy (GFG) indicates Phoebie's husband was Benjamin Soules. With a son Benjamin F. Census and obituary records identify Benjamin F. as the son of Henry Soules. [WG]- GFG credits her with 2 additional children; John, Harriet, and twins Lord Wellington and George Washington who are said to have been born May 5, 1847. These sons died in 1848 and are buried in Ephratah. "Phebe" also died in 1848 and is buried in the same small cemetery. I have been unable to locate any supporting evidence for this specific family. I have concluded that Benjamin must have been a brother of Henry H Soules who took his raised his brother's children. I have been unable to determine what happend to Benjamin. [WG]
- This family presents a number of questions. Getman Family Genealogy (GFG) indicates Phoebie's husband was Benjamin Soules. With a son Benjamin F. Census and obituary records identify Benjamin F. as the son of Henry Soules. This publication presumes that Henry was a brother of Benjamin and became the guardian of Sarah Catherine and Benjamin F Soules.
- 1840 census, Fulton county, NY, Benjamin Souls, 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 20-30, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30. [Neighbor of his in-laws]
- GFG # A 149
- 1880 Ephratah census, fam # 246 - Living with her son Jacob G.- Obituary (The Daily Leader, Gloversville, NY, Monday, February 28, 1898)
EPHRATAH ... Mrs. Nicholas Snell, aged 75 years, passed away on Friday morning. She had been ailing more or less for the pasT two years and bore it without hardly a murmur. She was a member of the M. E. church and lived a quiet, christian life, so that when the summons came she was ready to answer to the final call. The funeral was held on Tuesday from her late residence. Rev. George L. Moody officiated. Interment in Rural rcmetery.
- 1850 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 3053 - He and his family are living with his father.
- 1860 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 836 - Nicholas Snell, ae 41, Farmer with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property of $500, born in NY; Angeline, ae 36, born in NY; Jacob G, ae 15, born in NY; Jacob N Snell, ae 82, Farmer, born in NY, Isabelle, ae 75, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, fulton, NY, fam # 450 - Snell Nichelous, ae 51, Farmer, born in NY; Angeline, ae 47, keeping house, born in NY; Jacobs, ae 25, born in NY; Isabella, ae 85,, born in NY, both parents foreign born; Mowry Malisa, ae 15, born in NY.
- Not Listed in the 1850 census.