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• Reference Number: 57
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum
• Probate: 07 Jun 1813, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Confirmation: 31 Aug 1817, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Education: 09 Dec 1817, Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 1819, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Census: 07 Aug 1820, Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
• Residence: Between 1821 and 1830, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 18 Nov 1821, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; discharged from that Second Church in Newton
• Religion: 21 Jan 1822, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; admitted to the Old South Church in Boston (where his son Pulaski was baptized in 1823).
• Milit-Beg: Abt Jul 1822, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 16 Nov 1823, South Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 10 Dec 1823, South Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Residence: 1827, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 27 May 1829, South Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Census: 1830, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
• Residence: 20 May 1830, Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
• Illness: 1834, Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 28 Feb 1834, Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
• Religion: 11 Sep 1836, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA; We assume that Sumner moved to Charleston shortly after 11 September, 1836.
• Residence: 1839, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Baptized July 1799, Second Church, Newton

Probate:
Sumner, sister Mindda and brother Jeremiah were named in a document filed at the Probate Court after their father's death for the purpose of naming Henry Craft as guardian of these three children who were not considered to be an 'adult' but were over the age of fourteen and were due consideration even though their father did not leave a Will. A similar document was filed for the three children under the age of fourteen.

Confirmation:
in the Second Church of Newton

Education:
His school record at the Phillips Academy in Andover indicates that he was admitted on 9 Dec 1817 and left in August 1818. His subjects would have been Latin, Bible or Religion, Philosophy, possibly German or French, English and one or more of the classics. Boys on scholarship might have had the opportunity to learn candle making, carpentry, housekeeping or farming.

Religion:
In the spring of 1819 Sumner Fuller along with his brother Joel and four other young people taught Sunday school to thirty children in the first Sabbath School at the Second Church of Newton.

Census:
The 1820 census shows the Josiah Greenleaf family in South Parish, Andover as well as Mrs. Phebe Abbot, where Sumner Fuller boarded in 1817-18, so we assume this is the time and place that Sumner met his future wife, Mary H. Greenleaf.

Residence:
The 1821 Boston Tax List shows him residing in Ward 12, on Washington St. and the city directories show that after they were married he was listed as: 1822 a tallow chandler; 1823/25/26 as truckman in rear 740 Washington street. The 1828/29/30 city directories show him as a laborer and soap boiler living at the rear of 4th street, South Boston where his soap works was located. These entries show us that he was a Chandler or candle and soap maker, which was an honourable profession at this time.

Milit-Beg:
was recruited to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, also known as the Military Company of the Massachusetts. His rank was ensign in the Third Regiment, Third Brigade, First Division, M.V.M., 1822-3, and lieutenant from 1824 to 1827 inclusive. He was honorably discharged from the Artillery Company on Sept. 4 1826.

Religion:
dismissed from the Old South Church in Boston to the Phillips Street Church in South Boston.

Religion:
the 'Evangelical Congregational Church of South Boston' (also known as the Phillips St. Church) was formed and Sumner Fuller is listed as one of the 13 founding Members. A publication dated 1832, indicates that Mary H. Fuller became a member on 8 Feb. 1824 and that both she and Sumner had been dismissed to another church, likely Andover where they later moved.

Residence:
Sumner Fuller is listed as member (volunteer) of the 1827 Engine Company No. 12, of the Boston Fire Department which was located at the Franklin School House, Washington Street.

Religion:
He is also listed as being the treasurer of the South Boston branch of the American Tract Society in their 27 May 1929 publication. This organization was founded in New York in 1825 for the publication of religious material, and still exists today.

Residence:
Sumner's name appeared as a contact in a newspaper ad in the Boston Courier, when his father-inlaw, Josiah Greenleaf, sold his house in Andover. Shortly after this Sumner moved his business to Andover as we know that son Edwin was born in Andover, Sept 1830.

Illness:
A biography of Sumner's son, William Greenleaf Fuller who was a famous American in his own right, in the 1882 'History of Gallia County' by James Averill, made the following statement, "His father Sumner Fuller was a prominent man, a graduate of Yale college, a soap and tallow chandler in Boston and Andover Massachusetts. In 1834 he met with an almost fatal accident: removed to Charleston, South Carolina, for his health, but died there in 1838. His death left his widow with the care of seven children and a small patrimony. These children are all alive, as a monument to their mother's faithfulness. She too is still living."

Religion:
"Sumner Fuller: Feb 28, 1834 Received at the South Church of Andover from the West Church of Andover. Sept 11, 1836 Removed from the South Church in Andover to the 3rd Presbyterian Church of Charleston SC. Mary H (Greenleaf) Fuller: Feb 28, 1834 Received at the South Church of Andover from the West Church of Andover. July 30, 1837 Removed from the South Church in Andover to the 3rd Presbyterian Church of Charleston SC."

Residence:
He is listed in a Charleston City Directory as living in North St Phillips Street showing the profession of Chandler. There is also a Benjamin Fuller listed at the same address; perhaps a relative. A search of the archives in Charleston has not found his death record. A note from the city archives indicated that North Phillips Street was not included in the Charleston County in 1839 and therefore not included in the Historical Records of that county.

Died:
Sumner's daughter who married Simeon Richards is included her parents in the Richards family bible, which shows that her father, Sumner Fuller, died 3 June 1839 in Charleston at the age of 40. A search through the Charleston, South Carolina archives did not produce a death certificate, Will, or burial place.

Sumner married Mary H. Greenleaf on 30 Apr 1822 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Josiah Greenleaf and Mary Harvey) was born on 22 Jul 1799 in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Mar 1885 in Chesterville, Franklin, Maine, USA; was buried on 20 Mar 1885 in Norcross Cemetery, Chesterville, Franklin, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Rev. Pulaski "Woodman" Fuller was born on 10 Mar 1823 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 24 Jan 1897 in Long Prairie, Todd, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 1897 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd, Minnesota, USA.
2. George S. Fuller was born about 1825 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Apr 1884 in Leslie Twp, Todd, Minnesota, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd, Minnesota, USA.
3. Colonel William Greenleaf Fuller was born on 06 Jan 1827 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Jul 1903 in Washington, Ohio, USA; was buried on 18 Jul 1903 in Mound Cemetery, Marietta, Washington, Ohio, USA.
4. Mary Elizabeth "Lizie" Fuller was born on 15 Jun 1829 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 04 Apr 1914 in Anson, Somerset, Maine, USA; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Wayne, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
5. Edwin Fuller was born on 04 Sep 1830 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Oct 1897 in Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA; was buried on 18 Oct 1897 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA.
6. Charles Austin Fuller was born on 06 Jul 1834 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 05 Apr 1835 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in South Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
7. Ann "Maria" Fuller was born on 23 Jan 1836 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 04 Jul 1913 in Chesterville, Franklin, Maine, USA; was buried on 06 Jul 1913 in Norcross Cemetery, Chesterville, Franklin, Maine, USA.
8. Sarah Eliza Fuller was born on 03 Jul 1836 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died before 1840.
9. Adeline Tansey Fuller was born on 06 Nov 1838 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA; died on 05 Feb 1891 in Chesterville, Franklin, Maine, USA; was buried on 06 Feb 1891 in Lowell Cemetery, Chesterville, Franklin, Maine, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 113
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Occupation: 1776, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Milit-Beg: 04 Mar 1776, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Confirmation: 10 Mar 1782, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Occupation: Between 1793 and 1813, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Obituary: 27 Feb 1813, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
A farmer on Land left to him by his father. In 1813, when he died, the Court ordered the sale of all his property to pay off his debts. However each child recieved $140 cash after all debts were paid and after his widow recieved 1/3 of the real estate as her dower rights.

Confirmation:
Second Church of Newton; also his first wife Joanna

Occupation:
Joseph was the 4th Deacon of the Second Congregational Church in Newton - situated in West Newton.

Died:
Joseph Fuller died February 13, 1813, Intestate; without a Will. However the Probate court administered the estate and ordered the assets sold to pay the debts. Each child received $140 after the debts and the widow received 1/3 of the real estate as her dower rights.

Joseph married Elizabeth Bacon on 31 Mar 1785 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Bacon and Elizabeth Child) was born on 11 Mar 1764 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Aug 1819 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in West Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 114
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 31 Mar 1785; Elizabeth Fuller

Notes:

Birth:
Headstone, age 55 in 1819.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 13
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Occupation: 1739, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; Was a farmer when he received Land from his father
• Occupation: Between 1743 and 1765, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Will: 02 Apr 1794, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Name:
Achieved the rank of 'Ensign' by 1750 (Junior military rank)

Occupation:
Elected Offices held in the town of Newton, MA:

SURVEYER OF HIGHWAYS - 1745
HOGREEVE - 1743 (a former New England Officer responsible for impounding of stray hogs)
CONSTABLE - 1749
FISH REEVE - 1750-51
SELECTMAN - 1751, 56, 59, 60, 65
SCHOOL COMMITTEE - 1756
NEW HIGHWAY THROUGH HIS PROPERTY - 1750
JOURY LIST - 1756, 60
WALTHAM BRIDGE - 1752 (Supplied Lumber)
LUMBER FOR PRATT'S AND CAMBRIDGE BRIDGES - 1766
NEW HIGH STREET THROUGH HIS LAND 1765
REPAIR WEST SCHOOL HOUSE - 1767

Will:
Probate Date

Josiah married Abigail Williams on 14 Jan 1738 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail (daughter of Isaac Williams, III and Martha Whitney) was born on 04 Oct 1710 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Sep 1796 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in West Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 14
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 14 Jan 1738; Abigail Fuller

Notes:

Married:
Vital Record date 14 Jan 1738/9

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 33
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3

Samuel married Elizabeth Child on 27 Apr 1756 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Benjamin Child, III and Elizabeth Greenwood) was born on 04 Jan 1733 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Jun 1780 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 34
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 27 Apr 1756; Elizabeth Bacon

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 15
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Milit-Beg: 24 Dec 1676, Cambridge Village, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Occupation: Between 1693 and 1727, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
• Occupation: 1694, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; Was a farmer when he received Land from his father.
• Will: 13 Feb 1744, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Birth:
The early name for Newton, MA was "Cambridge Villiage" until 1691.

Occupation:
Elected Offices held in the Town of Newton:

CONSTABLE - 1693
SELECTMAN - 1702-03, 1707-08, 1712, 1714-15, 1717-23, 1725-27 (Reimbursted 1714-15)
ASSESSOR - 1710-11, 1713, 1716 (Reimbursted 1716)
MODERATOR - 1714, 1717, 1721-23
COMMITTEES:
Meeting House - 1696
Highways - 1711, 1713
New Meeting House - 1714
Court Petition - 1714
Ordination of Rev John Cotton - 1714
Building Meeting House 1718-19
Schools 1719-20
Oppose Court Petition re new minister - 1722
Court Petition to have 6 families worship in Roxbury - 1722
Schoolhouse site - 1723
Instruct General Court Rep - 1740
Rate a person & estate for Commissioner - 1688
Agreement with brothers re distribution of Fuller Farm - 1699
Find a way over smelt brook 1713-1726
Mend meeting house glass - 1716
Care of meeting hose - 1720, 23, 25, 26
Rate one poll and assess estate value - 1717
New road through the Fuller Farm - 1730

Will:
Probate Date

Jeremiah married Thankful Bird in 1700 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Thankful (daughter of Thomas Bird, Jr. and Thankful Atherton) was born on 06 Feb 1667 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 27 Apr 1729 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 16
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 1700; Thankful Fuller

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 45
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3

Isaac married Martha Whitney on 01 Feb 1709 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Martha (daughter of Deacon Joshua Whitney and Abigail Tarbell) was born in 1686 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 02 Apr 1763 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 46
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 01 Feb 1709; Martha Williams

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• Reference Number: 35
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3

George married Susanna Greenwood on 30 Jul 1729 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Susanna (daughter of John Greenwood and Hannah Trowbridge) was born on 07 Feb 1707 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 05 Nov 1760 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in 1760 in East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 36
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 30 Jul 1729; Susanna Bacon

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• Reference Number: 40
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3

Benjamin married Elizabeth Greenwood on 22 May 1722 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of John Greenwood and Hannah Trowbridge) was born on 20 Sep 1697 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 07 May 1769 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 39
• Reference Number: Ful-Sum3
• Name: 22 May 1722; Elizabeth Child