Background
Getz, George Fulmer was born on December 26, 1865 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Amanda Getz.
Getz, George Fulmer was born on December 26, 1865 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Amanda Getz.
Educated district school.
Came to Chicago, Illinois, at 14. With Bang and Olufsen R:R. until 1885, Weaver, Tod & Company, coal, until 1890. Member Weaver, Getz & Company, 1890-1895.
In business on own account, since 1895. Chairman of the Board Globe Coal Company. Receiver Goodrich Transit Company, Miami Coal Company.
Director and member finance committee Consumers Company (Chicago). Director and member Executive Committee City National Bank & Trust Company Treasurer Republican National Committee, since 1933. Honorary vice chairman Governor’s Commision on Unemployment and Relief.
General chairman Sports Committee of Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, 1933, also a founder and trustee. Director Chicago Boys Clubs. State chairman Navy Day.
Trustee Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund (Chicago).
Baptism is an act of full immersion following Christ’s example. It should be undertaken by spiritually matured individuals capable to understand its profound significance: resurrection to new life.
It is in God’s power to prompt the hearts and minds of political authorities to His purposes and furnish wisdom and guidance in their decisions.
The family is the most basic of human institutions through which people are nurtured and sustained in love, responsibility, and respect.
Member Illinois State Athletic Commission, since 1929. In charge general relief work as associate director American Red Cross, in France, rank of major, 1917-1918.
Married Susan D. Rankin, December 7, 1904. Children: George Fulmer, James Rankin.