William Reed Getty

1832 - 1902  (70 years)

• Name	William Reed Getty
  Birth	29 Feb 1832	Garrett County, Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	12 Sep 1902	Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland
  Notes	Birth: Feb. 29, 1832 Death: Sep. 12, 1902 The Republican, September 18, 1902 SENATOR GETTY DEAD. His Demise Occurred Last Friday Evening at His Home in Grantsville. WELL KNOWN AND HIGHLY RESPECTED Was Born Near Grantsville In the Year 1832-Received His Education In the Public Schools of Maryland and Pennsylvania-Served Twelve Years as State Senator From Garrett County. Ex-State Senator William R. Getty, of Grantsville, who was paralyzed on Saturday, the 6th inst., as was stated in these columns last week, died on Friday without regaining consciousness and was buried Sunday afternoon, after a service conducted at his late home by Rev. Father Keller, of Meyersdale, Pa. The pall bearers were Sylvester Ryland, Charles Bill, Henry Smouse, Peter Nathan, Samuel J. Beachy, and Thomas H. Frost, all of Grantsville and vicinity. Hon. William R. Getty was born February 29, 1932, on the national pike in Allegany (now Garrett) county at Piney Grove, within six miles of Grantsvile. His parents, James and Jane (McKinzie) Getty, were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Maryland. They were the parents of three sons and one daughter. In 1856 the family removed to Ohio, with the exception of William R., who alone remained in Maryland. He obtained his early education in the public schools of Maryland and Bedford, Pa., and a select school. For two years he clerked in a store at Southampton Mills, Pa., and from there returned to Piney Grove, where he clerked in the mercantile store for nine years. In 1860 he removed to Grantsville, where he was constable for two years and magistrate for a similar period. He then went to St. Louis, where he remained for three years and during that time he was engaged in the commission and leather business, in partnership with John A. Schultz. In 1867 he again returned to Maryland and started a mercantile and lumber business in Grantsvile, carrying it on until 1900, when he retired from active business life. He filled the offices of school commissioner and tax collector for two years. In 1872 he took an active part in the formation of Garrett county. The following year he was elected the first Senator from this county and served four years, was again elected, then, after another interval of four years was re-elected, serving twelve years altogether. In 1887 he was appointed deputy collecor of internal revenue under Cleveland's administration, serving for three years, and was re-appointed by the Republican administration, but refused to serve. In the campaign of 1896 he was one of the Bryan electors and took and active part in promoting the interests of the silver Democracy in this locality. It is undoubtedly true, and will be accepted readily by his political opponents, that few men have done more than he to promote the welfare of Garrett county. His time was always at the service of his fellow citizens; their prosperity his aim; their advancement his ambition; and for such reasons as these he gained the prestige which a life of loyal service always gives an able man. By the marriage of Senator Getty to Margaret, daughter of Uriah Cross, eight children were born, namely: O. G. Getty, M.D., of Meyersdale, Pa.: J. C., also a physician, but now deceased; Alvin F., who lives in Cumberland; John O.; Charles R; Ella, wife of Dr. G. C. Keller; Fannie, wife of Dr. Bruce Lichty; and Leonard B. The mother is still living and makes her home in Grantsville. Burial: Grantsville Cemetery Grantsville Garrett County Maryland, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: mdshome Record added: Dec 10, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 81788081
  Person ID	I39256	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	James Getty,   b. Pennsylvania d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Jane McKenzie,   b. Maryland d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F00953	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaret Cross   d. UNKNOWN
  Children	1. Oliver G. Getty,   b. 1855, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 1915, Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Alvin F. Getty,   b. 3 May 1857, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 18 Jul 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. James Clarence Getty,   b. 1860, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 21 May 1897, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 37 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. John O. Getty,   b. 1862, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 1925, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   5. Ella Barbara Getty,   b. 1864, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 1950, Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   6. Charles Bernard Getty,   b. Dec 1868, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 13 Sep 1917, Cumberland, Alleghany County, Maryland (Age ~ 48 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   7. Fannie B. Getty,   b. 5 Apr 1871, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 15 Nov 1931, Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   8. Leonard E. Getty,   b. Jul 1881, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland d. 17 Jan 1952, Washington, D.C. (Age ~ 70 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F15196	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021