- GFG # C79
- 1850 census, Preble, Cortland, NY, fam # 999 - Leonard Getman, ae 34, Farmer, born in NY; Elizabeth, ae 34, born in NY; Mary J, ae 11, born in NY; Joel, ae; Lydia Valentine, ae 20, born in NY; William Hoffman, ae 14, Laborer, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Constantia, Oswego, NY, fam # 705 - Getman Leonard, ae 47, Works in saw mill, born in NY; Simpson Mary, ae 27, Keeping House; Lillen L, ae 12, born in NY; John M, ae 10, Getman Joel, ae 26, Works in saw mill; Melissa, ae 16, Keeping House. [living near his brother Joel]
- 1880 census, Constantia, Oswego, New York - Getman Leonard, ae 60, Well Digger; Simpson Mary, ae 37, House Keeper, born in NY, parents born in NY; Simpson Lois L, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; John M, ae 20, Laborer, born in NY.
- GFG # C80
- Joel "went west" (GFG)
- 1850 census, Preble, Cortland, NY, fam # 978 - Joel Getman, ae 31, Sawyer, born in NY; Elvira, ae 31, born in NY; George, R, ae 8, born in NY; James, ae 6; Malvina, ae 3; Henrietta, ae 1; George, ae 64, Laborer, born in NY.
- 1860 census, Vienna, Oneida, NY, fam # 116 - George Getman, ae 74, Day Laborer, born in NY, Anna Russell, ae 70, no occupation, born in NY; Joel Getman, ae 40, Day Laborer, born in NY; Alvira, ae 40, House Keeper, born in NY (daughter-in-law); George R, ae 18, Laborer; Jane E, ae 9; Darius, ae 6.
- 1870 census, Constantia, Oswego, NY, fam # 696 - Getman Joel, ae 50, Works in Saw Mill, personal property valued at $150, born in NY; Elvira, ae 50, Keeping House, born in NY; James, ae 26, Works in Saw Mill, born in NY; Darius, ae 16, Works in Saw Mill; Cornelia, ae 8; Frederick, ae 4; Breed Jefferson, ae 22, Teamster, born in NY, married in Sept; Jane, ae 20, Keeping House, married in Sept. [living near his brother Leonard]
- 1880 census, Constantia, Oswego, NY - Getman Joell, ae 60, Runs Saw Mill, bonr in NY, parents born in NY; Alvira, wife, ae 60, Keeps House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Cornelia, daughter, ae 17, Works At Home, born in NY; Fredrick, son, ae 14, Works In Saw Mill. (living next to his son Darius)- Obituary (Oswego Daily Times, NY Tuesday, February 4, 1896)
Mr. Joel Getman, aged 77 years, died at his home at Carter's Mills, Saturday. He leaves a wife and five grown up children, Mrs. Jefferson Breed of Syracuse, Mrs. George Stratton, Mrs. William Marcellus, Darius (Ride) Getman and Fred Getman of Constantia. Funeral services Monday at two p.m.
- Obituary (The Oswego Daily Palladium, Thursday Evening, February 29, 1900)
Mrs. Joel Getman, aged eighty-one years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Marcellus. Funeral services were held Saturday at her home and burial was in Constantia Cemetery. Her husband died several years ago. She leaves four grown up children, viz: Darius and Fred Getman, Mrs. Jefferson Breed, Syracuse, and Mrs. William Marcellus, of this place, and a large circle of relatives and friends.
- Not listed in the 1860 census.
- Death Announcement (The Syracuse Journal, NY, Tuesday, January 30, 1906)
CONSTANTIA. Jan. 30 — Mrs. Jane Breed, aged 53 [sic] years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Marcellus, in this place Sunday. The funeral was held from the house this afternoon. Her husband. Jefferson Breed, died two years ago.
- 1880 census, Constantia, Oswego, NY, fam # 83 - Breed Jefferson, ae 32, Works in Saw Mill, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elizabeth J, ae 28, wife, Keeps House, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Obituary (The Syracuse Jouornal, NY, Saturday, February 6, 1904)
CONSTANTIA. Feb. 6 — Jefferson Breed, aged 56 years, died at his home three miles north of this village Thursday morning. The funeral was held to-day at 1 o'clock at the home. He leaves a wife but no children.
Deceased came to this town about 37 years ago and was in the employ of Carter's Sons eight years or more. In 1871 be was united in marriage to Miss Jane Getman of this place. They lived in the town until 1885 when they moved to Syracuse, where be worked as cartman most of the time. In May last year they returned and bought the farm where he died. He was always Jolly and had many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
1168. Sophronia Catherine Getman
- GFG # C 83
- 1910 census, Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 16 - Bort Hannah, ae 47, widow, 9 children, 8 living, born in MI, parents born in Germany, Farmer - fruit farm, owns her home with a mortgage; Chester, son, ae 18, born in MI, parents born in MI, Laborer - home farm; Harry, son, ae 16, Laborer - home farm; Forrest, son, ae 14; Gladys, daughter, ae 11; Millard, son, ae 6; Jackson Alice J, grandaughter, ae 5, born in MI, father born inWI, mother born in MI; Harry, grandson, ae 5; Bort Sophronia, grandmother, ae 84, 6 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 38 - Bort Fayette, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 63, born in MI, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Jane, wife, ae 60, born in MI, father born in VT, mother born in OH; Sophronia, mother, ae 94, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Alt DOD 1903
- 1850 census, German Flatts, Herkiemr, NY, fam # 412 - John Bort, ae 39, Pedlar, born in NY; Sophronia, ae 24, born in NY; Charles, ae 6; Sophronia, ae 15.
- 1860 census, Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 200 - John Bert (sic), ae 45, Farmer, real estate of $800 nd personal property of $500, born in NY; Sophrina, ae 35, born in NY; Charles, ae 17, born in NY; Albert, ae 5, born in MI; Frank, ae 3; Harry, ae 2; Charles Gilman, ae 22, laborer, born in Germany.
- 1870 Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 178 - Bort John, ae 60, farmer, real estate of $15,000, personal property of $2,200, born in NY; Sophrone (sic), ae 43, keeps house, born in NY. Immediate neighbor of their son Charles and his family, thier children are listed with Charles.]
- 1880 census, Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 89 - Bort John, ae 69, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Sophronia, ae 56, wife, keeping house, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harry, ae 21, son bonr in MI; Edgar, ae 19, son. [Immediate neighbor of their son Fayette and his family.]
- 1900 census, Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 77 - Bort John, b. Nov 1810, ae 89, married 50 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns his home without a mortgage; Sophronia, wife, b. Feb 1826, ae 74, married 50 yr, 6 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY. [Immediate neighbores of their son Fayette and hie family.]- (A Twentieth Century History of Berrien Co," (1906) p. 261:)
John Bort moved in 1844 from Herkimer county, New York, to Niles township, where he located with his wife. He remained here but a short time and purchased a farm in Lincoln township. This he sold and purchased a farm of 164 acres in Royalton upon which he lived till his death. He was engaged extensively in raising fruit and was the first person to engage largely in the culture of strawberries. His farm in Lincoln contained 144 acres. This he bought for $2,200 and sold in 1865 for $22,000. He died in 1903 in his 94th year. He belonged to a long-lived family of 13 children born to his parents, all but three of whom lived to be over 90 years old. Two of his children are now living in the county, Fayette M. and Harry G. both of Royalton. Harry G. is the present supervisor of Royalton township.
("History of Berrien and Van Buren Counties, MI," (1880) pp. 311-12:)
Among the many gentlemen whose biographies appear on the pages of this history, none better deserve mention than he whose name stands at the head of this sketch. He was born Nov. 25, 1810, in Herkimer Co., N.Y.; his early life was spent on a farm. At the age of 20 he left his father, hiring as a farm-hand for two years at $13 per month. He then went to Canada, working in a saw-mill at $26 per month.
Oct. 10, 1832, married Mariette, daughter of Otis and Mary Smith. Mrs. Bort was born Feb. 24, 1826, in Herkimer Co., N.Y. After his marriage Mr. Bort rented his father's farm, remaining there two years. At the time his father-in-law dying, he was appointed administrator of his estate; seven years passed before this was settled, there being a minor error. For four years he engaged in farming, first in Jefferson and then in Herkimer County. Removing to Peters' Corners, he engaged in harness-making; from that he went to traveling, selling fanning-mills and pumps.
In 1844 Mr. Bort settled in this county, purchasing a farm of 117 acres in Niles township; he sold this and removed to Royalton township, now Lincoln, where he bought 144 acres; again buying 164 acres in Royalton township, to which he removed, and on which he is now living. His principal employment while on the Lake farm was raising fruit.
Feb. 1, 1848, Mrs. Bort died, leaving four children, viz.: Otis S., Sophronia M., Mary J., and Charles E.
Jan. 2, 1850, he married, for his second wife, Sophronia, daughter of George Getman. Of this union were born six children, viz: Albert, Fayette, Harrie G., Eddie G., Jay E., and Mariette. Albert is living in Nebraska, the others are at home with their parents. Mr. Bort's father raised a family of twelve children - all living but one; two living in Michigan, one in Iowa, one in Wisconsin, and the others in New York. Mr. Bort is the ninth child, and he is now 69 years old. His father died in 1870, aged 83 years, having been twice married, his first wife dying in 1823 and the second in 1877.
Mr. Bort is an active, energetic man, anxious for the advancement of the country around him. He organized the first school on the lake, opening the school with only three scholars; has been school director and commissioner for two years. It has been his fortune nearly every time he has changed his residence, to stop where they had a schoolhouse to build, and he has assisted in building four schoolhouses.
Mr. Bort was ambitious to improve both his mind and his circumstances; this led him to employ diligently both his time and means, and as a result he has achieved a success in life which favorably contrasts with the beginning of his career.
- ( "History of Berrien and Van Buren Counties, MI," (1880) pp. 308:)
John Bort was listed as the Royalton township Justice of the Peace in 1876.
- Death Announcement (The Waterville Times, NY, Friday, November 3, 1911)
Many residents of this town will recall Otis Bort who for years was a famous driver of race horses, and at one time resided here. They will learn with regret of his death in the Flushing Hospital New York, Monday, at the age of 78 years. Bort was bom in Utica and drove Flora Temple on the old Union track in the early 70s, covering the mile in 2:14 with a high wheel sulky. He raised Jay Eye See and Dictator, two well known stallions. He was the owner of Kingwood, known for years as the champion of the New York Speedway. He had been a producer for more than 20 years. The first match race he drove was in 1872, when he defeated a large field at a state fair at Utica with the mare Twang.
Mr. Bort was connected with the Durkee stables, one of the largest in New York state. He retired five years ago.
- 1870 census, Royalton, Berrien, MI, fam # 179 - Bort Charles, ae 26, Farmer, personal property of $1,000, born in NY; Sarah, ae 18, keeps house, born in MI; Albert, ae 16, born in MI.; Fayette, ae 14; Harry, ae 12; Edgar, ae 10. [Immediate neighbor of his parents, his siblings are listed with him.]
- GFG - C
- GFG - C
- GFG - C 86
- AKA: Catherina
- on-line Columbia cemetery listing indicates her husband is Jacob Helmer.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 364 - Helmer Catherine, ae 68, widow, keeping house, born in NY, parents born in NY; Getman, Elizabeth, ae 64, sister, unmarried, born in NY.
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 10, right page, col 1 - Elizabeth Getman, ae 76, born in US; Catherine Helmer, ae 79, born in US.Funeral Announcement (Ilion Citizen, NY, Friday, May 24, 1895)
South Columbia ... The funeral of Katherine Getman, widow of Conrad Helmer, who died Monday evening, May 13th, was held at the Reformed church Friday, at 1 p. m. She was a devoted and consistent member of this chur h and her aid and wise councils will be greatly missed. She leaves one sister, Elizabeth Getman, and four brothers, Marhlon Getman of Mohawk, John Getman of Ohio, Norman Getman, M. D. of Richfleld Springs and David Getman of this place.
- 1840 Columbia census - Amos Brown, 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.
- 1850 census, Richfield Otsego, NY, fam # 1489 - Amos Brown ae 38, Farmer, born in NY; Catharine ae 38 (wife) born in NY.
- 1880 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, fam # 421 - Brown Amos, ae 78, widower, laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Moyer, William, ae 44, Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Alvira, ae 30, wife, House Keeper, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- not listed in 1850 census
- GFG # C40
- Hatch indicates that he married three times, each wife being a Getman.
- 1850 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 331 (hotel) - Conrad Helmer, ae 54, Inn Keeper with real estate valued at $9600, born in NY; Catherine, ae 46, born in NY; Monro (sic) ae 25, born in NY; Cristina, ae 37 [sister].
- 1860 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 1031 - Conrad Helmer, ae 60, Farmer with real estate valued at $15,000 and personal property of $3000, born in NY; Catherine, ae 56, born in NY; Monroe, ae 35, born in NY; Mary, ae 38, born in NY; Henry, ae 6, born in NY; Gabella Smith, ae 11, born in NY; William, ae 4, born in NY
- 1870 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 33 - Helmer Conrad, ae 75, Farmer with real estate valued at $20,000 and personal property of $2000, born in NY; Monroe, ae 40, Farmer with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property of $800, born in NY; Mary, ae 42, Keeping House, born in NY; Henry, ae 16, born in NY; William, ae 14; Lydia, ae 8; Sour (?) Ira, ae 50, Works on Farm, born in Bavaria; Stanberg Polly, ae 77, Keeping House, born in NY.
- GFG # C 87
- Josephus Getman and Maria Getman are 3rd cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- GFG # A 125
- Josephus Getman and Maria Getman are 3rd cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- 1850 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 52 - Joseph Getman, ae 39, Carpenter, with property valued at $1000; Mary ae 36; Cornelia, ae 16; Jacob, ae 14.
- 1860 census, Columbia (Columbia Center PO), Herkimer, NY, fam # 1115 - Joseph Getman ae 49, farmer with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Mary, ae 46, born in NY; Martha, ae 20, born in NY; Jacob Weller, ae 24, Farm Hand, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 277 - Getman Joseph ae 59, carpenter; Mary ae 56, keeping house; Jacob W ae 34, farmer with real estate valued at $6000 and personal property of $2500; Martha ae 31, keeping house.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 126 - He and his wife were living with his son Jacob.
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 18, final page - Joseph Getman, ae 81, born in US, Farmer.
- Death records of his children indicate that he was known as Jacob. [WG]- Death Announcement (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, February 25, 1892)
South Columbia ... The life lease of two of our most respected townsmen, Mr. Joseph Getman, and his nearest neighbor, Mr. David House, has expired. Mr. Getman was buried on Tuesday and Mr. House died Tuesday evening. Funeral service will be held at the reformed church, Friday at 12 M.
- GFG # C 89
- Harter, David, (Columbia), prop. of cheese factory and farmer #205 (From Gazetteer and Business Directory of Herkimer County, N.Y. 1869-70 published by Hamilton Child & Co., Syracuse, NY 1869)
- Their home was built as a roadhouse in the days of stagecoaches. (Mohawk Valley Harters)
- 1850 census, Warren, Herkimer, NY, fam # 346 - David Harter, ae 27, Farmer, born in NY; Lydia, ae 30, born in NY; Norman, ae 2, born in NY; Henry Applegate, ae 12, born in NY.
- 1860 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 979 - David Harter, ae 27, Farmer with real estate valued at $6000 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Lydia, ae 40, born in NY; Norman, ae 12, born in NY; Emily, ae 6; Maggy, ae 4; Helen G, ae 1/12; Peter Harter, ae 73, Farmer, born in NY Elizabeth, ae 71, born in NY.
- 1870 Census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY - Fam #272 - Harter Peter P ae 83, farmer, born in NY; David, ae 48, Farmer with real estate valued at $16,500 and personal property of $1945, born in NY; Lyddia, ae 50, keeping house, born in NY; Norman J, ae 22, Farmer, born in NY; Emma D, ae 17, School Teacher; Maggie, ae 14; Helen, ae 12; Brown Catharine, ae 14, Cheese Maker, born in NY; Jones Nettie, ae 23, Cheese Maker, born in NY; Gray Philander, ae 18, works on farm, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Columbia Center, Herkimer, NY, fam # 374 - Harter David, ae 50, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lydia, ae 61, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Where was he during the 1900 census?- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, January 11, 1906)
The following interesting sketch is from our South Columbia correspondent: The funeral of a former townsman, David Harter, who died at his home in Toledo, O., Friday, January 5, was held at the home of his son, Norman J. Harter, at Columbia Center, Sunday at 29 p.m., and attended by a large circle of relatives, neighbors and friends. His ancestors, Lawrence and Apolone Harter were among the Palatines who came to German Flatts in 1623, and drew lots 7 and 37 on the north side of the river, where the site of their primative log cabin is now occupied by the home of W. E. Kay, on the sunny slope west of the county seat. The history of the sufferings of their son, Capt. Henry Herter, and his wife, Katherine Piper, married in 1756, and the next year made prisoners during the French and Indian war is familiar to the inhabitants of the valley. Capt. Henry Harter also served in the revolution, as the following copy of a time-honored document by his descendants attensts.
German Flatts, July 7, 1776
Sirs: - This serves to inform you that I received orders this morning from Major General Schuyler that you and your company must remain at Fort Stanwix for the time of your engagement. From your friend and humble servant.
Ebenezer Cox
"Lieutenant Colonel"
Capt. Harter remained at his post and participated in the battle of Oriskany the following year. His family Bible, which has passed down through the different generations, is a massive leather covered volume, yellowed with age and bearing date, MDCCXLVII. In 1795 the family came to Warren and Capt. Harter is the eldest of six generations bearing the name who rest in the rural cemetery north of Jordanville, in the locality known as the Kingdom. The deceased, born in Warren, Herkimer county, December 19, 1821, was the last survivor of the four children of Capt. Harter's eldest grandson, Peter P. Harter, and his wife, Elizabeth Moyer, grand daughter of the renowned Peter S. Tygert, and niece of the two wives of Gen. Herkimer. About 1840 he married Lydia, a daughter of Bartlett B. Getman and Elizabeth Grant. Bartlett Getman's father, Private Frederick Getman, jr., and grandfather, Capt. Frederick Getman, sr., and Elisabeth Grant's father, Marks Grant, all lived for many years at Columbia Center, and was closely identified with the Preformed church, for many years holding the office of elder or deacon, and was doubtless its first Sunday school superintendent, and a faithful aid in the choir. He served his town as supervisor in 1868 and was Justice of the peace for many yeas. After the death of his wife he went to Ohio, where he married again. He is survived by three of his four children, Norman of this town, Mrs. Nelson Stevens of Kendall and Helen, with whom he resided in Toledo, O. Helen Harter of Ohio and N. A. Stevens were here to attend the funeral.
- GFG - C
- AKA: Mary Elide
- GFG - C
- GFG - C 90
- Simon Getman and Alsina Petrie are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are Frederick Getman and Margaritha.
- 1850 census, Warren, Herkimer, NY - Simon Getman ae 29, Farmer - Alsina ae 28 (wife) Lucas ae 8, Hiram ae 5, Mariette ae 2, Aaron ae 2.
- 1870 census, Bennington, (Varysburg), Wyoming, NY, fam # 67 - Gettman Simon, ae 51 yr, Farmer with real estate valued at $600, born in NY; Alzina, ae 46, Keeping House, born in NY; Marcus, ae 21, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Silas O, ae 17, Farm Laborer; Jacob, ae 15, Farm Laborer [also listed with a neighbor]; Conrad, ae 13 yr, Marley, ae 11, Carrie, ae 6.
- 1880 census, Darien Center, Genesee, NY, fam # 238 - Getman Simon, ae 59, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG - C 205 / II
- Simon Getman and Alsina Petrie are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are Frederick Getman and Margaritha.
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To all whom it concerns, know ye, that I, Alsina Getman of the Town of Darien, State of New York, mindful of the uncertainties of human life do make, publish & declare this my last will and testament in manner following: I give, devise & bequeath to my husband Simon Getman during his natural life, the use & avails of all my estates both real & personal. Provided however if he should again marry, then my household goods & furniture be equally divided between my daughters Mariette Wicker, & Carrie Getman.
After the death of my husband, the the property to be equally divided between my sons Conrad D. & Marlon, & my daughter Carrie. I hereby nominate & appoint my husband Simon Getman, the executor of this my last will and testament. Also I will & ordain that said executor shall at his own pleasure, after my decease, bargain, sell & alieu, in fee simple, all my lands for the doing, executing & perfect finishing whereof. I do by these presents give to my said executor, full power & authority to grant, alieu, bargain, sell, convey & assure all the same lands to any person or persons & their heirs forever, in fee simple, by all & every such lawful ways & means in the law as to my said executor, or to his counsel learned in the law, shall seem fit or necessary.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 7th day of August 1876.Alsina getman
(kfox note: it looks like the signature is in her script, and yes, she signed with lowercase "g")
- GFG # C 91
- John Ralls Petrie and Lucinda Getman are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are Frederick Getman and Margaritha.
- Cemetery DOD does not agree with other records. [WG]
- GFG - C 201 / II
- AKA: John Rails Petrie / John Rolls Petrie
- John Ralls Petrie and Lucinda Getman are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are Frederick Getman and Margaritha.
- 1850 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 189 - John R Petrie, ae 30, Carpenter with property valued at $400, born in NY, Lucinda, ae 28, born in NY. (Neighbor of his brother Alexander.)
- John R. Petrie married Lucinda, a daughter of Bartlett B. Getman, whose brief life lease soon expired and he married a second wife and reared a family. (Hatch)
- GFG # C94
- listed in the 1850 census as a Blacksmith
- 1860 Columbia census - David Getman ae 29, Blacksmith with personal property valued at $200 - Margaret ae 24 (wife) Catharine ae 2.
- 1870 Census - Columbia - Fam #133 - Getman David ae 40, Blacksmith with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property of $500; Margareth ae 43, keeping house (wife); Elizabeth ae 12, Hellen A ae 9.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 368 - Getman David, ae 51, Blacksmith; Margaret, ae 54, wife, Keeping House; Myers Helen A, ae 19, daughter, married.
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 16, right page, col 2 - David Getman, ae 62, born in NY, Blacksmith.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 244 (Finger William) - Getman David, boarder, b. Apr 1829, ae 71, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Blacksmith.
- GFG # C287
- GFG # C288
- Alt DOB: 1866 (GFG)
- Shaul identifies her as the wife of Charles Getman, son of Harvey Getman and Mary Christman. Her sister Elizabeth married Charles.
- 1880 census identifies her as Helen A Myers, married ae 19, daughter of David and Margaret.
- The sales card copied in this data file indicates she sold pianos.- Obituary (The Richfield Spring Mercury, 1919)
Helen Getman Ferris, wife of Charles Ferris, died at her home in Church Street early Monday morning, May 12th, after a four days illness with acute indigestion. The funeral will be held at the home at 1 p.m. today and interment will be made in the cemetery at South Columbia. The deceased was born in Columbia on September 24th, 1860, the daughter of David and Margaret Shaul Getman. She was a niece of the late Doctor Norman Getman of this village. About twenty-seven years ago she married Charles Ferris and had lived in Richfield Springs about fifteen years. There survive, the husband and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Getman of Cheshire, Mass.
- 1880 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, fam # 501 - Ferris Charles G, ae 20, Beekeeper, borni n NY, parents born in NY.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 226 - Ferris Charles, b. Aug 1859, ae 40, married 9 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Beekeeper, rents his home; Helen, wife, b. Sep 1860, ae 39, married 9 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1892 NYS census, image 16, page 17, col 2 - Charles G Ferris, ae 23 born in US, occupation illegable; Hellen A Ferris, ae 22, born in US.
- GFG - C 95
- Norman graduated from the Homeopathic Medical College at Cleveland, Ohio in 1854 (Hatch)
- 1860 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 514 - Norman Getman, Physician with real estate valued at $1700 and personal property of $100, born in NY; Margaret T, ae 26 (wife) born in NY; Herbert H, ae 4 (son) born in NY; Albert D, ae 2 (son)
- 1870 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 258 - Getman Norman, ae 40, Physician with real estate valued at $8000 and personal property of $9600, borni n NY; Margaret, ae 35, Keeping House (wife); Herbert, ae 13 (son) born in NY; Albert, ae 11 (son)
- 1880 census, Richfield Springs, Otsego, NY, fam # 314 - Getman Norman, ae 50, Physician, born in NY, parents born in NY; Margaret, ae 45, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Albert D, ae 21, son, College Student; Flint Gauio (?), ae 23, Hustler, born in NY, parents born in NY
- 1920 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 88 - Getman Margaret B, owns her hime without a mortgage, ae 88, widow, born in NY; Martha W, daughter-in-law, ae 57, widow, born in NY,parents born in NY; Dillion Margaret, nurse, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Nures - Private Family.
- GFG # C96
- Druggest (Hatch)
- 1870 census, New Haven, Huron, Oh, fam # 257 - Getman J B, ae 37, Druggest with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property valued at $8500, born in NY; Helen, ae 32, Keeping House (wife) born in NY; Ida C, ae 11, (daughter) born in Oh; Walter, ae 4 (son) born in Oh; Shattarack (?) New (?), ae 18, domestic servant, born in Baden.
- 1880 census, Plymouth, Huron, Oh, fam # 37 - Getman John B, ae 48, Keeping Drug Store, born in NY, Father born in Baden (?), mother born in Wurtemburg (?); Ellen M, ae 42, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ida C, ae 20, daughter, Teaching School, born in NY; Walter W, ae 13, son, born in Oh; Mabel F, ae 3, daughter, born in Oh; Celon G----, ae 21, boarder, Clerk, born in Ny, parents born in NY; Eaton (?) Mary, ae 21, Servant, born in OH, parents born in Ireland. [the incorrect identification of John's parential birth places seems to have contributed to cumalative confusion with later generations (WG)]
- 1895 census, Columbus, Cherokee, KS, dw 355 fam 366, 1 Mar 1895, p 57. J B Getman, 61 M W, NY, fr OH, Druggist; H M, 57 F W, NY, fr OH, Housework; W W 24 M W, OH fr OH, Druggist; Mable, 17 F W, OH fr OH, Housework; Walter Farrell, 8 M W, WY, fr TX; Margie, 6 F W, WY, fr TX; Bernice, 4 M W, WY, fr TX.
- 1900 census, Columbus, Cherokee, Ks, fam # 321 - Getman Helen, b. Jul 1839, ae 60, widow, married at age 32, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns her home without a mortgage; Walter W, son, b. Sep 1870, ae 29, born in Oh, parents born in NY, Druggest; Mabel, daughter, b. Jan 1898; Farrell Walter, grandson, b. Aug 1887, ae 12, born in Wy, father born in Wy, mother born in Oh; Margurata, greadaughter, b. Apr 1889, ae 11, born in Wy; Herbert, grandson, b. May 1890, ae 10, born in Wy.
- Living with her son-in-law James White during the 1920 census.
- GFG - C
- 1920 census, Richland, Miami, Ks, fam # 28 - James White, rents his home, ae 36, born in Va, parents born inVa, Pumper - Oil Field; Mabel I, wife, ae 36, born in Oh, parents born in NY; Ira R, son, born in Ks, father born in Va, mother born in Ks; Getman Helen M, mother-in-law, ae 81, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG # C97
- 1860 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 1005 - Marlin (sic) Getman, ae 25, Farmer with real estate valued at $3500 and personal property of $800, born in NY; Sarah, ae 24, born in NY; Bartlett B Getman, ae 69, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Elizabeth, ae 45, Housekeeper, born in NY. [Apparently the farm has been turned over to the son.]
- He and his family were listed as living with his parents during the 1870 census.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 248 - Getman Marklon, ae 45, farmer; Sarah, ae 43, wife, keeping house; Flora, ae 19, daughter; Sailsman (?) Samuel, ae 43, Farm Laborer, born in NY, parents born in Germany; Holmes Fannie, ae 67, mother-in-law.
- Getman, Mahlon, German Flats, was born in Columbia, June 6, 1835, and was engaging in farming un 1867, when he embarked in the cheese business and is to-day one of the largest dealers and manufacturers in the county. He owns four factories and manages two others. the annual export of his own four factories averages about 400,000 pounds. Mr. Getman married Sarah A. daughter of Erastus Holmes, in 1858, and they have one daughter, Mrs. Truman Snell of Manheim. Mr. Getman has been president of the village of Mohawk, and also held official positions in Columbia, (History of Herkimer County, New York - 1893 - Hardin)
- Living with her son-in-law Truman Snell during the 1900 census.
- Living with her daughter, Sarah during the 1910 census.