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Capt James Daniel Getson

Birth	:	1876 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	1945 Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Fort Point Cemetery, LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.2888530, -64.3522230
Inscription	:	Getson James Daniel 1876-1945 Jessie Florence 1877-1937
Description	:	Captain James D. Getson 1945 LaHave, October 1- Captain James D. Getson, well known and respected resident of LaHave, who for many years was prominent in the fishing industry, died in the Bridgewater Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. He ws 68 years old. Starting at sea at an early age, he later sailed as master of vessels in handline fishing. Two of his commands were the Golden West and Guide. He was secretary to trustees in the LaHave School Section for over 14 years, until illness forced him to retire a year ago. Captain Jim, as... Read More	Captain James D. Getson 1945 LaHave, October 1- Captain James D. Getson, well known and respected resident of LaHave, who for many years was prominent in the fishing industry, died in the Bridgewater Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. He ws 68 years old. Starting at sea at an early age, he later sailed as master of vessels in handline fishing. Two of his commands were the Golden West and Guide. He was secretary to trustees in the LaHave School Section for over 14 years, until illness forced him to retire a year ago. Captain Jim, as he was familiarly known, was born in LaHave, the eldest son of the late Captain James Getson and Martha (Richard) Getson. His wife, the former Miss Jessie Parks of East LaHave, died eight years ago of injuries received when struck by an automobile. He is survived by two daughters, Florence, wife of Roland Bell, of Halifax; Louise (Mrs. Robert Wall), of Yarmouth; two sons, Bruce of Halifax and William of Toronto. There also survive his aged mother; two sisters, Bessie (Mrs. James Powers), of Gloucester, Mass.; Vera (Mrs. Harold Richard), of LaHave; five brothers, Eldon, Murdock, Harris, recently returned from four years internment in a prisoner-of-war camp in Germany; Herbert and Earl, all of LaHave; and two grandchildren, Betty and Lily Bell of Halifax. The funeral services were conducted from his home by Rev. W.D. MacDonald, pastor of Knox Presbyterain Church, Dublin Shore. Hymns selected were "Jesus, Lover of my Soul" and "Star of Peace." Mr. Holder of Halifax sang "THe Old Rugged Cross." Mrs. D.W. MacDonald presided at the piano. The pall bearers were Captain Arthur Conrad, Frederick W. Wolfe, Jeffrey O. Publicover, and Captain Byron D. Getson. Interment was in Fort Point Cemetery. With thanks to Rosemary Rafuse.

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Where is Capt James Daniel Getson's memorial?
Capt James Daniel Getson's memorial is located at: Fort Point Cemetery, LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada.
When did Capt James Daniel Getson death?
Capt James Daniel Getson death on 1945 in Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.2888530
Longitude: -64.3522230

Family Members:

Parent

James W Getson

(1841 - 1926)

Martha Sophia Richard Getson

(1856 - 1953)

Spouse

Jessie Florence Parks Getson

(1877 - 1937)

Siblings

Murdock Getson

(1885 - 1948)

Vera Melinda Getson Richard

(1888 - 1990)

Harris Leroy Getson

(1891 - 1974)

Herbert Leo Getson

(1893 - 1988)

Earle Wesley Getson

(1895 - 1970)

Children

Bruce Archibald Getson

(1906 - 1994)

William Daniel Getson

(1909 - 1977)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fort Point Cemetery
LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2888530, -64.3522230

2. Creek Hill Cemetery
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3057600, -64.3464700

3. St. James Anglican Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714900, -64.3601200

4. Community Cemetery (Old)
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3053300, -64.3644400

5. Riverside Cemetery
East LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3080800, -64.3578600

6. Shepherd's Hill Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2868300, -64.3202400

7. Pioneer Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2952200, -64.3211080

8. Knox Presbyterian Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2671000, -64.3747000

9. Rose Bay Community Cemetery
Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2971200, -64.3050700

10. Harbour View Cemetery
Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2949900, -64.3017000

11. Bayport Cemetery
Bayport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3132090, -64.2975357

12. Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2381750, -64.3704420

13. Old Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2376810, -64.3714610

14. Corkum Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2805610, -64.4270420

15. St. Luke's Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2743100, -64.4296600

16. Mount Pleasant United Church Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2734690, -64.4308070

17. Lakeview Cemetery
Kingsburg, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714260, -64.2736878

18. Publicover Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2433940, -64.4050830

19. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
New Cumberland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2872250, -64.4351750

20. Feltzen South Cemetery
Feltzen South, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3339300, -64.2966100

21. Romkey Family Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2413559, -64.4052429

22. Lakeside Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2663080, -64.4341060

23. Croft Dale Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2453190, -64.4183110

24. Middle LaHave Cemetery
Middle LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3308500, -64.4213000