James Grant Getty, son of James, Jr. and Elizabeth (Willis) Getty, was born on August 7, 1870 at Central Lake, Antrim County, Michigan.

At the age of 38, he married Ruth Young on June 23, 1909 in Central Lake. Ruth was listed has having been born in England in 1882.

1910 U.S. Census, James and Ruth were living in Clearwater in Kalkaska County and his mother, Elizabeth, age 64, was living with them. At that time, he was listed as a farmer.

1920 & 1930 U.S. Census listed his father's birthplace as "Irish Free State". James was living at 206 Eighth Street in Traverse City, Michigan. He was working as a real estate agent.

  1. Arbra Orlin Getty (February 4, 1911-1915)
  2. Gerald Alvin Getty (July 10, 1922-April 30, 1933)

James died on July 15, 1937 in Traverse City and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery.