James Gettis
James Gettis | |
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| Born | May 4, 1816 |
| Died | December 14, 1867 (aged 51) |
| Occupations | Lawyer, judge |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Service years | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 7th Florida Infantry, Co. B |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
James Gettis (May 4, 1816 – December 14, 1867) was a lawyer and judge in Tampa, Florida. He was the second lawyer in Tampa. Gettis was also a city councilman, and state representative, and the first town clerk.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Gettis came to Tampa in 1848. He promoted the development of Tampa and sought to bring rail service to the area.
An ardent Confederate secessionist during the Civil War, he attended Florida's Secession Convention and signed the Ordinance of Secession, and was the hero of the Battle of Tampa.