William E Getman

William E Getman

Male 1859 - Aft 1920  (> 62 years)


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  • Name William E Getman  [1
    Birth 28 Jul 1859  Herkimer, Herkimer Co, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death Aft 1920  widower on 1920 USCensus Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I34348  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Family Violettie "Lettie" Degarmo,   b. 5 Jan 1864, Parish, Oswego, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jan 1918, Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Marriage 1884  [1
    Family ID F10969  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • He was the son of John and Matilda Ackler Getman.

      He married Violette S. DeGarmo.



      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

      Inscription
      AE 69 years, 7 months, 14 days

  • Sources 
    1. [S29] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;), Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbia, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 1039; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241039.