Biography of Meserve M. Getchell
Meserve M. Getchell, born January 5, 1868, in Baring, Maine, is an esteemed postmaster and co-owner of the Idaho Hotel in Silver City, Idaho. His lineage includes notable ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. After various occupations, he settled in Silver City in 1889, where he became postmaster, recognized for his effective management. Getchell married twice and was active in local organizations, including the I.O.O.F. and the Republican Party. He is regarded as a respected and progressive citizen of Silver City.