Posted on: Seneca Co. Oh Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/SenecaObits/19 Surname: Gettinger, Gittinger, Gittingar, Joret ------------------------- I have found a link to your Winfield Scott Gettinger. My husband's mother is a Gettinger. Her father, John J. Gettinger was born in 1857 in Union City, OH. His father was John Gittinger born 1809 in MD and his grandfather was Jacob Gittinger born 1787 in MD. Jacob's father was Jacob Gittinger born 1760(?) in MD and his father was John Gittingar born 1720 in Gallen, Switzerland. John J. Gettinger, as a single young man, came to Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS about 1881 (and we have wondered what the draw was) There is a Henry Gettinger on the 1870 Census but then he is not mentioned again. A nephew, Nate Gettinger, came out a few years later. John J. was a second cousin once removed from Winfield, I am curious about their relationship...I would assume they knew each other. It was a surprise to see your contribution, I did not know there was another Ottawa connection. Can we share anything. Thanks, Sandra