George Getty

George Getty
George Getty, c. 1923
Born
George Franklin Getty

(1855-10-17)October 17, 1855
DiedMay 31, 1930(1930-05-31) (aged 74)
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
EducationOhio Northern University (BS)
University of Michigan (JD)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forGetty Oil
SpouseSarah Catherine McPherson Risher
ChildrenJ. Paul Getty
FamilyGetty

George Franklin Getty (October 17, 1855 – May 31, 1930) was an American lawyer, pioneer oilman, father of industrialist J. Paul Getty, and patriarch of the Getty family.[1]