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- He was the son of John and Matilda Ackler Getman.
He married Violette S. DeGarmo.
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CHARLES AND WILLIAM GETMAN COLUMBIA RESIDENTS DIE
Charles D. Getman, 75, and William E. Getman, 69, brothers and prominent lifelong residents of the town of Columbia, died last week within a few hours, the former passing away Friday morning, the latter Thursday night.
Charles Getman was the father of Columbia Supervisor John W. Getman. Charles D. Getman died at his home in North Columbia at 9:30 Friday morning, following an illness of ten years. He was born in the town of Columbia November 24, 1853, son of John and Matilda Ackler Getman, and spent his life in that township being engaged in farming. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church of North Columbia and of Ilion Lodge 691 F&AM. He was married to Ada Wolcott in December, 1875, who survives, also one son, John W. Getman; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Beebe, and three grandchildren, all of North Columbia. His funeral was held Monday in the North Columbia Church, the Reverend L. A. Brice officiating. At the North Columbia Cemetery, the Masonic service was read.
William E. Getman died Thursday night, following a lingering illness. He was born in the town of Columbia, July 28, 1859, son of John and Matilda Ackler Getman, where he had always lived and since the death of his wife 12 years ago had made his home with his brother who followed him so closely in death. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church of North Columbia. He is survived by a nephew, Supervisor John W. Getman, and a niece, Mrs. Harold Beebe of North Columbia. The funeral was held Sunday and interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer. Richfield Springs Mercury, Thursday, March 21, 1929
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AE 69 years, 7 months, 14 days
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