GETZ, Franklin
1826 - Yes, date unknown-
Name GETZ, Franklin Birth 25 Sep 1826 PA 
Gender Male Death Yes, date unknown Person ID I39059 Laur from Germany Last Modified 1 Oct 2016
Father GETZ, Joseph Mother LAPP, Susan Family ID F13452 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family LONG, Mary, b. Apr 1828, New York d. Yes, date unknown Children 1. GETZ, Alta, b. Dec 1850, New York d. Yes, date unknown2. GETZ, Susan Getty, b. Mar 1852, New York d. Aft 1930 (Age > 79 years)3. GETZ, Ellen, b. Abt 1854, New York d. Yes, date unknown4. GETZ, Silla, b. Abt 1861, New York d. Yes, date unknown5. GETZ, Sherman, b. Feb 1865, New York d. Yes, date unknownFamily ID F13451 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 18 Jan 2026
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Notes - Getz, Franklin, Wheatfield, was born in Pennsylvania, September 25, 1826, but came to Erie county with his parents when a child. They settled at what has since been known as Getzville in the town of Amherst the place taking its name from this family. He was a farmer for years, but came to Tonawanda in 1880 and has since been engaged in the milling business. He married Mary Long, and they have one son and two daughters: Sherman, Mrs. Alta Steinhouse and Mrs. Susan Staley. Sherman Getz married Jennie Evans. Mr. Gets was the discoverer and developer of natural gas at Getzville and is still interested in operations there. He has also invented a valuable device for tunneling the Model City. His parents were Joseph and Susan (Lapp) Gets, who came to this part of the country nearly twenty years ago.
From:
Landmarks of Niagara County, NY
Edited by William Pool
D. Mason & Company, Publishers, 1897
- Getz, Franklin, Wheatfield, was born in Pennsylvania, September 25, 1826, but came to Erie county with his parents when a child. They settled at what has since been known as Getzville in the town of Amherst the place taking its name from this family. He was a farmer for years, but came to Tonawanda in 1880 and has since been engaged in the milling business. He married Mary Long, and they have one son and two daughters: Sherman, Mrs. Alta Steinhouse and Mrs. Susan Staley. Sherman Getz married Jennie Evans. Mr. Gets was the discoverer and developer of natural gas at Getzville and is still interested in operations there. He has also invented a valuable device for tunneling the Model City. His parents were Joseph and Susan (Lapp) Gets, who came to this part of the country nearly twenty years ago.