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The Military Career Of James Gettys, Melissa M. Gettys, Amanda A. Howlett
The Military Career Of James Gettys, Melissa M. Gettys, Amanda A. Howlett
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James Gettys was a Federalist, tried and true. From his role in the American Revolution to his final position as Vice Brigadier General during the War of 1812, James understood the necessity for “we the people” to remain united as one, power in numbers. He lived that way, worked that way, and built his town on that premise. Like most of the frontiersmen of his time, his life was difficult, and his rise to the top was not always met with valor. Much like his father, Samuel, James Gettys fought for everything he had, and his attainments were well earned. …