"The granite block on his grave almost certainly dates from the late 1890s, when a 'lineal descendant', finding the original slate marker 'almost entirely loose' ('although in just about perfect condition'), appealed to family members for contributions towards 'inserting it into a new granite stone'. The 'insert', probably of metal, has disappeared." from "Where Newton Began, A Guide to the East Parish Burying Ground" by Thelma Fleishman, Newton Historical Society, 2007 ISBN: 0-9755019-0-9
Old East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, MassachusettsBirth: 1611, Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Death: February 7, 1698, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
John settled in Newton, Massachusetts by 1650, where he was a major landholder. He is listed on the First Settlers monument in the Centre Street Cemetery, which was originally called the "Old Burying Ground." His original stone is missing. His replacement stone is missing the metal insert that was donated by his descendants (There is a photo of it on Grave Memorial 7103948). He is surrounded by many family members.
Note: Age: 87
Burial: East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: grave #337
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Tombstone of John Fuller, East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth: 1611 Death: February 7, 1698 Note: Age: 87 Burial: East Parish Burying Ground Newton Middlesex County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Plot 337
Ancestral Fuller families1620-1642, Massachusetts
Ancestral Fuller families1620-1642, Massachusetts
In the Genealogy of Dr. Samuel Fuller and Edward Fuller compiled by William Hyslop Fuller he states the following:
In regard to the term "Ancestral Fuller families," it has seemed quite appropriate to speak of those American families as ancestral, whose emigrant ancestor settled in America prior to 1650. These heads of families so far as I know were ten in number: Edward Fuller, born in 1575, came to America in 1620. Dr. Samuel, born in 1580, came to America in 1620. John of Lynn, born in ?, came to America in 1630. John of Newton, born in 1611, came to America in 1635.John of Ipswich, born in 1620, came to America in 1635. Thomas of Woburn, born in ?, came to America in 1638. Robert of Salem, born in ?, came to America in 1638. Robert of Dorchester, born in ?, came to America in 1640. Captain Matthew, born in ?, came to America in 1640. Thomas of Dedham, born in ?, came to America in 1642.
This was published in 1908 and printed by C.B.Fiske and Co., Palmer, Massachusetts 1910.
There are many sources with the families of John of Newton, John of Ipswich, and John of Lynn so as not to have the family history in error. I have found that these three heads of families are posted in error much of the time. Due to this problem I have used the portion of William Hyslop Fuller's Preface to his Genealogy of Dr. Samuel Fuller and Edward Fuller to clarify the ten Fuller families.
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LIFE OF JOHN FULLERENGLAND TO IPSWICH, ESSEC COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS.
John Fuller at age fifteen came to America on the ship Abigail,May 4,1635 from England with his brother William,aged about twenty-five years. They descended from a very old family which had lived at Redenhall,County of Norfolk,England,from a period certainly earlier than the year 1482. From the family also came Dr. Samuel Fuller,who in 1620,was one of the passengers on the Mayflower. John removed to Salisbury about 1639,but returned to Ipswich before 1648 and was town surveyor in 1663;commissioner in 1664 and owned land near Rocky Hill. He died on June 4,1666 at Ipswich. His will was proved Sept. 25,1666 and names sons John and William,"who have been sufficiently supplied by their uncle,"daughters Susannah and Elizabeth,--"their grandfather hath early given them a portion"; names wife, sons James, Thomas, Nathaniel, Joseph, daughter Sarah and a child unborn, to have one seventh each, with wife and son James as Executors.
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John Fuller1611-1697, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts
The following information is from the book "History of the Early Settlement of Newton, County of Middlesex, Massachusetts: from 1639-1800, with a genealogical register of its inhabitants, prior to 1800:
John Fuller was one of the first settlers of Cambridge Village. He was born in 1611 and settled in Cambridge Village about 1644. In December 1658 he purchased of Joseph Cooke, of Cambridge, seven hundred and fifty acres of land for 160 (pounds) , bounded N.and W. by Charles River, the winding part of the river W. E. by land of Thomas Park and S. by Samuel Shepard's farm, being a straight line between. His house stood on the S. side of the road, and W. side of the brook, and within a few rods of both road and brook. By subsequent purchase he increased his tract to upwards of one thousand acres. Cheese-cake brook ran through it. This tract was long known as "Fuller Farm". He divided it among his five sons, by his will, dated 1696, (son Isaac having died in October 1691), with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they or their next relative should have the offer of it. These five sons lived to the following ages: John - 75; Jonathan-74; Joseph-88; Joshua-98; and JEREMIAH-83. He and Edward Jackson were the largest land owners in the village. They divided their lands among their children in their lifetime confirming the division by their wills, and have had a far greater number of descendants than any other of the early settlers of the town. Twenty-two of his descendants went into the army of the Revolution from Newton.
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John Fuller (1611 - 1666)John Fuller was born in 1611 in Toperton, Norfolk, England. He came to the New World in 1635 with John Winthrop Jr. at the age of 15, aboard the Abigail.
John Fuller's first wife was Elizabeth Emerson; they married in 1638. They settled in Cambridge Village (New Town) in 1644. Tradition has it that John and his sons stopped one noon on a shady bank (now called Cheescake Brook) to eat their cheese and cake, thus giving the stream it's name. John is believed to have built the first house in Newtonville. He settled in 1644 and became one of the largest landowners in the town. Part of his land now is in what is Waltham. A stone wall dividing his land from neighbor Richard Park can still be seen on Fair Oaks Ave.
John's 2nd wife was Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Walter and Susan (Gibson) Cole. They married in 1653. In 1658 he bought 750 acres of land for 160 lbs, bounded north and west by Charles River - the winding part of river west; by subsequent purchase he increased his holdings to upward of 1000 acres, all in the northwest part of the town, long known as the Fuller farm. He was one of the largest landholders in Newton, Massachusetts. His farm was situated in the bend of Charles River, and Cheese Cake Brook ran through it. His house stood on the south side of the brook, and within a few rods of borth road and brook. This tract was long known as "Fuller Farm" opr Fuller's Corner". It included nearly all the land taken from Newton before 1860, and annexed to Waltham.)
He was the owner of Fuller Farm and was a farmer and a malters (a maker of malt); was a Selectman from 1684 to 1694.
John signed a Newton petition for seperation of the town from Cambridge along with sons Jonathan and Joseph in 1678. He settled in Cambridge Village in 1644. In December 1685, he purchased of Joseph Cooke, of Cambridge, 750 acres of land in the N.W. part of Newton, for 160 pounds sterling. It was bounded north and west by Charles river, east by land of Thomas Park, and south by S. Shepards farm. His house stood on the south side of the road, and west side of the brook, within a few rods of both. By subsequent purchases he increased his track to upwards of 1000 acres. Edward Jackson and John Fuller were the largest land-holders in the town. Cheese-Cake brook ran through this track, which was long known as "The Fuller Farm." He divided it among his five sons by will (son Issac having died in 1691), with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they, or their next relative should have the offer of it. Twenty-Two of John Fullers descendants were in the army of the revolution, from Newton (Jacksons History of Newton). The following document, apparently in John Fullers handwriting, is in the possession of a descendant: "Wee whose names are subscribed are able to give this theire testimony that when the land was sould to Ensign John Spring liveing in New Towne in the county of Middelsexe in NWE England that there was reserved a high waye, through this land for the use of the inhabitane of the saide town to pass in namely the highway for ___ in the place were it was then occupied and if the said John Spring did fence in the said land he should hang gates. And this is so to be undrestood of ye land which ye above said John Spring now lives upon.
John Fuller died February 7, 1698, age 87. He made his will in 1696; in it, e divided his land among his five sons by his will dated 1696, one son Issac having died before him. In his will was a provision that they should not sell to any stranger, untilthey, or their next relation, should bave the offer of it. The inventory of his property amounted to 534 pounds, 5s. Od. John is buried in the Old Newton Center Graveyard aka the East Parish Burying Ground. His original stone is missing. His replacement stone is missing the metal insert that was donated by his descendants. He is surrounded by many family members. He is listed on the First Settlers monument in the Centre Street Cemetery, which was originally called the "Old Burying Ground".
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John FullerNewton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
John Fuller
Birth: 1611 Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Death: February 7, 1698 Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
John settled in Newton, Massachusetts by 1650, where he was a major landholder. He is listed on the First Settlers monument in the Centre Street Cemetery, which was originally called the "Old Burying Ground." His original stone is missing. His replacement stone is missing the metal insert that was donated by his descendants (There is a photo of it on Grave Memorial 7103949). He is surrounded by many family members. Burial: East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: grave #337
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Info and copy of WillJohn born 1611, but he died 1698 in Newton, Massachusetts. He was the owner of Fuller Farm and is buried in the Old Newton Center Graveyard grave # 337. - [1]John's wife is said to be the daughter of Walter Cole, but there is not a lot of proof of that. She was an Elizabeth, for sure. -
[1]BIRTH: our John often confused with 2 of the other John's who immigrated to New England (U.S.A.) from England in the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland: 1. John, (ours), 1611-1698, of Newton, Massachusetts, (settled 1644/35), M Elizabeth Cole. 2. John, (not ours), 1620-1666/81, of Ipswich, Massachusetts., (settled 1634/35/40/48), Ml Elizabeth Fuller (his cousin), M2 to Elizabeth Emerson. 3. John, (not ours), 1602-1695, of Lynn, Massachusetts, (settled 1630/35/39/45), M Elizabeth Farrington. [NOTE] The site referenced shows seven seperate sources to support their dates. -
[2]RESIDENCE: came over in 1635 with John Winthrop Jr., and settled in Cambridge Village (New Town) in 1644. In 1658 he bought a tract of one thousand acres in the northwest part of the town, long known as the Fuller farm.; Historic Fields and Mansions of Middlesex County, Massachusetts., by Samuel Adams Drake, 1874, pg. 351. -
[2]RESIDENCE: Signed Newton petition for seperation from Cambridge along with sons Jonathan and Joseph in 1678; History of Newton, Massachusetts by Jackson. -
[2]RESIDENCE: 1644 to Newton, 1658 bought 750 acres, later added 250 more etc., pg. 26. Tradition has it that John Fuller (1611-1698) and his sons stopped one noon on it's shady banks (Cheescake Brook) to eat their cheese and cake, thus giving the stream it's name. John is believed to have built thefirst house in Newtonville. He settled in 1644 and became one of the largest landowners in the town. Part of his land now is in what is Waltham. Stone wall dividing land from neighbor Richard Park can still be seen on Fair Oaks Ave. Photo of wall in book; pg. 2 and 3 Newton's Older Houses, Newtonville, Massachusetts, by Jackson Homestead, pub. 13. - [2][John] settled in Cambridge Village in 1644. In December 1685, he purchased of Joseph Cooke, of Cambridge, 750 acres of land in the N.W. part of Newton, for 160 pounds sterling. It was bounded north and west by Charles river, east by land of Thomas Park, and south by S. Shepards farm. His house stood on the south side of the road, and west side of the brook, within a few rods of both. By subsequent purchases he increased his track to upwards of 1000 acres. Edward Jackson and John Fuller were the largest land-holders in the town. Cheese-Cake brook ran through this track, which was long known as "The Fuller Farm." He divided it among his five sons by will (son Issac having died in 1691), with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they, or their next relative should have the offer of it. Twenty-Two of John Fullers descendants were in the army of the revolution, from Newton (Jacksons History of Newton). The following document, apparently in John Fullers handwriting, is in the possession of a descendant: "Wee whose names are subscribed are able to give this theire testimony that when the land was sould to Ensign John Spring liveing in New Towne in the county of Middelsexe in NWE England that there was reserved a high waye, through this land for the use of the inhabitane of the saide town to pass in namely the highway for ___ in the place were it was then occupied and if the said John Spring did fence in the said land he should hang gates. And this is so to be undrestood of ye land which ye above said John Spring now lives upon. -
[2]DEATH: He divided his land among his five sons by his will dated 1696, one son Issac having died before him; Western New York. Gen. by Cutter. -
[2]DEATH: John Fuller, settled 1644, died 1698, age 87, 4th person from top, West side of First settlers monument in Centre St. Cem., Newton Center; per Cem, monument. -
[2]DEATH: Will of John Fuller as decifered by Don Fuller (born 1953) and E. Frederick Fuller (born 1930) I John Fuller of Newtown in the County of Middlesex in his Majesties Province of the Massachusets-bay in New-England being week in body, but in sound and disposing memory, Praise be given to God for the same to make this my last will and testament in manor and form following, that is to say first, and principally I resign my soul into the merciful hand of almighty God my creator asuredly hoping through the merits of my Blessed savior, to obtain pardon and remission of all of my sins and my body I commit to the earth whence it was taken to be Decently buried by the discretion of my executor and herin after named and as for the wordly goods and estate the Lord hath lent me I dispose therof as follows \ E Impl. I give and bequeth to my loving and dear wife Elizabeth a comfortable maintenance of my movable estate and if that shall not be enough then to have the liberty of any of my other estate, any thing hereafter to the contrary not withstanding and a living in my now dwelling house and all this during her natural life, to be allowed her by my executors herin after named, out of my estate.
2 secondly I give and bequeth to my son John Fuller the housing and lands he now enjoys lying along the south side Charles River, ading therto as much out of the farm I now live on as shall make the same two hundred acres as I have butted and bounded the said addition to him and his heirs forever.
3 thirdly I give and bequeth to my son Jonathan Fuller the housing and land he now enjoys adding thereto out of the farmland I now live on as much as makes up the aforsaid land one hundred and fifty acres as I have bounded the same to to him and his heirs executor and administrator forever.
4 fondly I give and bequeth to my son Joseph Fuller the lands he now enjoys and also a piece of [moads] : wland over the brook at the [uperend] of the great meadow, adjoining unto the land of [Tm 0] (see **) Parks to make him equal with the rest of my sons to him and his heirs forever.
5 fifthly I give and bequeth to my son Joshua Fuller the housing and lands he now livethg on to him and his heirs forever.
6 I give and bequeth to my son Jeremiah Fuller the land I formerly gave him wheron he now liveth, adding therto out of the farm abovesaid as much as Maketh up what he already enjoyeth, one hundred and fifty acres as the [farm] is now butted and bounded to him and his heirs forever and it further my will that if any of my above named sons shall by A joint consent agree to the altering of the bounds of the lands above given and bounded to them, nary thing contrary notwithstanding, and also it is my will that my above son shall each and every one of the have equal liberty to Dig and Cart of clay from the clay-pits in the above farm.
7 seventhly to all that I have formerly given unto my daughter Elizabeth Hide Deceased, I give and bequeth unto her children tho which I have had the Care of bringing up and maintaining what they have already had and to my grandson, alias grandchild Jonathan Hide the youngest son of my above said daughter, ten pounds in or as money to be paid to him by my son Joseph Fuller, whom Jo Hide shall be twenty one years of age, and my [so] son Joseph to pay the same forth Right and interest I have in the Malt house he now occupieth, and further it is my will that if the abovesaid Malt=house shall by Causualty be burnt or any ways destroyed by accidental cause, the abovesaid legacy of 10 pounds to be paid by my five sons above named, and if [so] Jonathan Hide do not live to the age abovesaid, then my will is that the abovesaid ten Pounds shall be equally divided between my three grandchildren viz Mary Brown and Elizabeth Hide [see paragraph below, this is Bethia], and Hannah Hide.
8 eighthly I give and bequeth to my daughter Bethiah Bond twenty pounds in addition to what she hath already recieved of me towards her portion, to be paid her by my son Joseph Fuller, as followeth fewer pounds per year, until the whole sum be paid in consideration wherof I give to my son Joseph Fuller the land I purchased of Jeremiah Moss, be the same more or less.
9 ninethly I give and bequeth to my five sons abovesaid house barns out--houses orchard and land conveying two hundred and fifty acres be the same more of less to them and their heirs forever, to be equally divide betwen them at my death. Provide my five sons abovesaid do comfortably and honorably maintain my abovesaid wife in sickness and health during her natural life, and further my will is that my abovesaid sons shall not alinate the above given and granted unto any stranger until first the next Relation of the above said Fullers have the offer of it, and all the rest and residue of my estates goods and cattle, not herin before bequethed after my debts and funeral expenses discharged, I do give and bequeth unto my very dutiful sons John Fuller, Jonathan Fuller, Joseph Fuller, Joshua Fuller and Jeremiah Fuller, who I do make sole executor of this my last will and testament [peroling] all other wills by me. In witness wherof I have herunto set my hand and seal this thirteeth day of January one thousand six hundred ninety five [six] and the seventh year of his Majesties Reign.
Signed Sealed and Published in the presence of witness, Issac Williams John Ward Munings Sawin the mark of John 3 '' Fuller '' Thou Munnings Sawin and Issac Williams and also all ye Executors in said will with Jno- Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua and Jeremiah Fuller did testify that the named Elizabeth in ye testament of ye 7th paragraph was caused caused by a moot mistake of said Sawin ye writer of said will and ought to have been written Bethiah Hide as appears by ye copy taken from ye deceased mouth by wich he wrote such will. Attest: Samuel Phipps Registrar Charleston, February 28th, 1697/8 by ye Hon. James Russell, Esq., Capt. Issac Williams, John Ward, Munnings Sawin the witness subscribed, personally appearing made oath and they were personally and saw ye subscriber, John Fuller, deceased sign and seal and heard him publish and declare the above written to be his last will and testament and wich he so did he was of a disposing mind - Jeremiah [Coream] J. A. Russell Seal Placed Samuel Phipps Registrar -
[2][NOTE] A second source states that he was born in Topcroft, Norfolk County, ENGLAND.[1] - http://genforum.genealogy.com/fuller/messages/6688.html[2] - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/2806/b22.htm#P903
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Summary of John Fuller from "Genealogy of... Capt. Matthew Fuller, John Fuller..." by William Hyslop Fuller, 19141611, Massachusetts -- 1914 genealogy
"John Fuller, one of the first settlers of Cambridge Village, was born in England in 1611, came to America about 1635, and settled in Cabridge Village -- now called Newton -- about 1644.
Newton was established as a town in 1691, and in 1873 was incorporated as a city.
In December, 1658, John Fuller bought 750 acres of land for about $1.00 per acre, the tract being bounded on the north and west by Charles River. Later he increased his holdings to upwards of 1,000 acres, and became one of the two largest land owners in the village. His tract was long known as the "Fuller Farm."
He divided his land among his children in his lifetime, confirming the division by his weill, with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they, or their next relation, should have the offer of it. Twenty-two of his descendants, it is said, went into the army of the Revolution. Pope in his "Pioneers of Massachusetts" says he was a farmer and a malster.
He made his will in 1696, and died "February 7, 1697-8, aged 87," according to his gravestone record.
His wife's name was Elizabeth ----. She died April 14, 1700."
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HistoryTaken from the website: http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/jackson/descriptions/fuller.htm
Fuller Family Papers, 1729-1950
The Fuller Family Papers include manuscript and secondary materials from a number of different sources and provide extensive information about the Fuller family in Newton. Arriving about 1644, John Fuller (1611-1699) was one of Newton’s earliest settlers. His 1000 acre farm covered parts of Newtonville, West Newton and Waltham and remnants of an early stone wall can still be seen on Fair Oaks Avenue.
Another Fuller farm, the nucleus of which was given to Joseph Fuller (1652-1740) by his father-in-law Edward Jackson at the time of his marriage to Lydia Jackson, is now the site of Newton North High School. This farm later became the home of Sarah Fuller, daughter of Judge Abraham Fuller (1720-1794), and her husband General William Hull.
The Fullers are commemorated on the First Settlers Monument in the East Parish Burying Ground at the corner of Centre and Cotton streets in Newton Centre.
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Online Bio for John FullerJohn FULLER - born 1611, England; died February 7, 1697/8, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Arrived in America about 1635 aboard the 'Abigail'; settled at Cambridge Village (Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts about 1644. In 1658, he purchased one thousand acres northwest of Cambridge Village, long called the Fuller Farm. In 1678, he and sons Jonathan and Joseph signed a petition to separate Newton from Cambridge, Newton becoming a town in 1691. A farmer and maltser, he made his will 1696. Married about 1644, Massachusetts.
Elizabeth COLE - born about 1620; baptized January 1, 1622/3, Lavenham Parish, Suffolk, England; died April 13, 1700, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The wife of John FULLER is identified as Elizabeth COLE from the will of her father, no other John FULLER being located in New England who could be her husband. A determination of the date and circumstances of her arrival in America would be of great value in support of this conclusion. Daughter of Walter COLE and Susan.
Children of John and Elizabeth Fuller
John - born 1645, Newton, Massachusetts; died January 21, 1720. Married first 1682 Abigail BALSTON (born August 20, 1662, Boston, Massachusetts), daughter of James BALSTON and Sarah ROOTES; and second October 14, 1714 Margaret HICKS (born 1668), daughter of Zacariah.
Margaret married second John WELLS.
Children of John and Abigail: Sarah;
John married Sarah (or Susan CHINERY?);
Abigail;
James married Abigail LEOMANS;
Hannah;
Isaac married Abigail PARK;
Jonathan died in infancy;
Jonathan married Elizabeth WOODWARD; and
Caleb married Temperance HYDE.
Jonathan - born 1648, Newton, Massachusetts, died August 12, 1722. Married May 2, 1684 Mindwell TROWBRIDGE (born June 20, 1662; died February 22, 1758), daughter of James and Margaret (ATHERTON) TROWBRIDGE. No children.
Elizabeth - born about 1650, Newton, Massachusetts; died November 28, 1685. Married Job HYDE.
Joseph - born February 10, 1652, Newton, Massachusetts; died January 5, 1740. Married December 13, 1680 Lydia JACKSON (born 1656; died January 12, 1726), daughter of Edward JACKSON and Elizabeth NEWGATE.
Children:
John married Hannah JACKSON, the widow TROWBRIDGE;
Joseph married Sarah JACKSON;
Jonathan married Sarah MERRICK/MIRICK (ancestors of Leka I, King of the Albanians);
Lydia married Ebenezer STRATTON;
Edward married Esther COWDIN;
Isaac married Hannah GREENWOOD; and
Elizabeth married Josiah BOND.
Joshua - born February 16, 1654, Newton, Massachusetts; died June 27, 1752, Newton, Massachusetts. Landowner and farmer. Joshua had no sons, but raised 10 boys, all mentioned in his will: Eleazer WARD, Jonathan and Nathaniel SHEPARD, Joshua CHILD, Joshua GARFIELD, Jonathan MORSE, Nathaniel POND, Isaac DANA; and Edward and David RAINSFORD. Married first May 7, 1679 Elizabeth WARD (died August 17, 1691 at age 31); second Hannah (died November 28, 1739); and third July 19, 1742 Mary DANA (died February 13, 1754 at age 86, Newton, Massachusetts).
Children of first marriage:
Elizabeth married first Isaac SHEPARD, and second Abel ALLEN;
Hannah married Stephen COOK;
Experience married first Thomas MILLER, and possibly second John CHILD; and
Mercy married Aaron CADY.
Probable children of second marriage:
Sarah married Richard PARK, Jr.;
Abigail married Joseph GARFIELD; and
Ruth married Ebenezer CHENEY.
Jeremiah - born February 4, 1658, Newton, Massachusetts; died December 23, 1743. Lt. Jeremiah married first Mary (died August 17, 1689); second Elizabeth BLAKE (died 1700), daughter of William; third Thankful (died 1729); and fourth Rachel (died 1742).
Children of Elizabeth:
Elizabeth died in infancy; and
Jeremiah died young.
Children of Thankful:
Thomas married Elizabeth BALL;
Joshua married second Anna STEVENS;
Thankful married Noah WISWELL;
Jeremiah died young;
Elizabeth perhaps died young; and
Josiah married Abigail WILLIAMS.
Bethia - born November 23, 1661, Newton, Massachusetts; died by 1700. Married February 27, 1684/5 Lt. Nathaniel BOND (born January 9, 1659/60; died about April 1, 1700), son of William and Sarah (BISCOE) BOND. He became freeman at Watertown, Massachusetts, April 18, 1690; will dated March 25, 1700 with inventory April 8, 1700 at £275.8.
Children:
Nathaniel married Elizabeth BACKUS;
Bethia; and John married Ruth WHITNEY.
Isaac - born December 2, 1665, Newton, Massachusetts; died 1691. Probably unmarried.
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In regard to the term "Ancestral Fuller families," it has seemed quite appropriate to speak of those American families as ancestral, whose emigrant ancestor settled in America prior to 1650. These heads of families so far as I know were ten in number: Edward Fuller, born in 1575, came to America in 1620. Dr. Samuel, born in 1580, came to America in 1620. John of Lynn, born in ?, came to America in 1630. John of Newton, born in 1611, came to America in 1635.John of Ipswich, born in 1620, came to America in 1635. Thomas of Woburn, born in ?, came to America in 1638. Robert of Salem, born in ?, came to America in 1638. Robert of Dorchester, born in ?, came to America in 1640. Captain Matthew, born in ?, came to America in 1640. Thomas of Dedham, born in ?, came to America in 1642.
This was published in 1908 and printed by C.B.Fiske and Co., Palmer, Massachusetts 1910.
There are many sources with the families of John of Newton, John of Ipswich, and John of Lynn so as not to have the family history in error. I have found that these three heads of families are posted in error much of the time. Due to this problem I have used the portion of William Hyslop Fuller's Preface to his Genealogy of Dr. Samuel Fuller and Edward Fuller to clarify the ten Fuller families.
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LIFE OF JOHN FULLERENGLAND TO IPSWICH, ESSEC COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS.
John Fuller at age fifteen came to America on the ship Abigail,May 4,1635 from England with his brother William,aged about twenty-five years. They descended from a very old family which had lived at Redenhall,County of Norfolk,England,from a period certainly earlier than the year 1482. From the family also came Dr. Samuel Fuller,who in 1620,was one of the passengers on the Mayflower. John removed to Salisbury about 1639,but returned to Ipswich before 1648 and was town surveyor in 1663;commissioner in 1664 and owned land near Rocky Hill. He died on June 4,1666 at Ipswich. His will was proved Sept. 25,1666 and names sons John and William,"who have been sufficiently supplied by their uncle,"daughters Susannah and Elizabeth,--"their grandfather hath early given them a portion"; names wife, sons James, Thomas, Nathaniel, Joseph, daughter Sarah and a child unborn, to have one seventh each, with wife and son James as Executors.
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John Fuller1611-1697, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts
The following information is from the book "History of the Early Settlement of Newton, County of Middlesex, Massachusetts: from 1639-1800, with a genealogical register of its inhabitants, prior to 1800:
John Fuller was one of the first settlers of Cambridge Village. He was born in 1611 and settled in Cambridge Village about 1644. In December 1658 he purchased of Joseph Cooke, of Cambridge, seven hundred and fifty acres of land for 160 (pounds) , bounded N.and W. by Charles River, the winding part of the river W. E. by land of Thomas Park and S. by Samuel Shepard's farm, being a straight line between. His house stood on the S. side of the road, and W. side of the brook, and within a few rods of both road and brook. By subsequent purchase he increased his tract to upwards of one thousand acres. Cheese-cake brook ran through it. This tract was long known as "Fuller Farm". He divided it among his five sons, by his will, dated 1696, (son Isaac having died in October 1691), with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they or their next relative should have the offer of it. These five sons lived to the following ages: John - 75; Jonathan-74; Joseph-88; Joshua-98; and JEREMIAH-83. He and Edward Jackson were the largest land owners in the village. They divided their lands among their children in their lifetime confirming the division by their wills, and have had a far greater number of descendants than any other of the early settlers of the town. Twenty-two of his descendants went into the army of the Revolution from Newton.
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John Fuller (1611 - 1666)John Fuller was born in 1611 in Toperton, Norfolk, England. He came to the New World in 1635 with John Winthrop Jr. at the age of 15, aboard the Abigail.
John Fuller's first wife was Elizabeth Emerson; they married in 1638. They settled in Cambridge Village (New Town) in 1644. Tradition has it that John and his sons stopped one noon on a shady bank (now called Cheescake Brook) to eat their cheese and cake, thus giving the stream it's name. John is believed to have built the first house in Newtonville. He settled in 1644 and became one of the largest landowners in the town. Part of his land now is in what is Waltham. A stone wall dividing his land from neighbor Richard Park can still be seen on Fair Oaks Ave.
John's 2nd wife was Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Walter and Susan (Gibson) Cole. They married in 1653. In 1658 he bought 750 acres of land for 160 lbs, bounded north and west by Charles River - the winding part of river west; by subsequent purchase he increased his holdings to upward of 1000 acres, all in the northwest part of the town, long known as the Fuller farm. He was one of the largest landholders in Newton, Massachusetts. His farm was situated in the bend of Charles River, and Cheese Cake Brook ran through it. His house stood on the south side of the brook, and within a few rods of borth road and brook. This tract was long known as "Fuller Farm" opr Fuller's Corner". It included nearly all the land taken from Newton before 1860, and annexed to Waltham.)
He was the owner of Fuller Farm and was a farmer and a malters (a maker of malt); was a Selectman from 1684 to 1694.
John signed a Newton petition for seperation of the town from Cambridge along with sons Jonathan and Joseph in 1678. He settled in Cambridge Village in 1644. In December 1685, he purchased of Joseph Cooke, of Cambridge, 750 acres of land in the N.W. part of Newton, for 160 pounds sterling. It was bounded north and west by Charles river, east by land of Thomas Park, and south by S. Shepards farm. His house stood on the south side of the road, and west side of the brook, within a few rods of both. By subsequent purchases he increased his track to upwards of 1000 acres. Edward Jackson and John Fuller were the largest land-holders in the town. Cheese-Cake brook ran through this track, which was long known as "The Fuller Farm." He divided it among his five sons by will (son Issac having died in 1691), with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they, or their next relative should have the offer of it. Twenty-Two of John Fullers descendants were in the army of the revolution, from Newton (Jacksons History of Newton). The following document, apparently in John Fullers handwriting, is in the possession of a descendant: "Wee whose names are subscribed are able to give this theire testimony that when the land was sould to Ensign John Spring liveing in New Towne in the county of Middelsexe in NWE England that there was reserved a high waye, through this land for the use of the inhabitane of the saide town to pass in namely the highway for ___ in the place were it was then occupied and if the said John Spring did fence in the said land he should hang gates. And this is so to be undrestood of ye land which ye above said John Spring now lives upon.
John Fuller died February 7, 1698, age 87. He made his will in 1696; in it, e divided his land among his five sons by his will dated 1696, one son Issac having died before him. In his will was a provision that they should not sell to any stranger, untilthey, or their next relation, should bave the offer of it. The inventory of his property amounted to 534 pounds, 5s. Od. John is buried in the Old Newton Center Graveyard aka the East Parish Burying Ground. His original stone is missing. His replacement stone is missing the metal insert that was donated by his descendants. He is surrounded by many family members. He is listed on the First Settlers monument in the Centre Street Cemetery, which was originally called the "Old Burying Ground".
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John FullerNewton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
John Fuller
Birth: 1611 Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Death: February 7, 1698 Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
John settled in Newton, Massachusetts by 1650, where he was a major landholder. He is listed on the First Settlers monument in the Centre Street Cemetery, which was originally called the "Old Burying Ground." His original stone is missing. His replacement stone is missing the metal insert that was donated by his descendants (There is a photo of it on Grave Memorial 7103949). He is surrounded by many family members. Burial: East Parish Burying Ground, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot: grave #337
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Info and copy of WillJohn born 1611, but he died 1698 in Newton, Massachusetts. He was the owner of Fuller Farm and is buried in the Old Newton Center Graveyard grave # 337. - [1]John's wife is said to be the daughter of Walter Cole, but there is not a lot of proof of that. She was an Elizabeth, for sure. -
[1]BIRTH: our John often confused with 2 of the other John's who immigrated to New England (U.S.A.) from England in the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland: 1. John, (ours), 1611-1698, of Newton, Massachusetts, (settled 1644/35), M Elizabeth Cole. 2. John, (not ours), 1620-1666/81, of Ipswich, Massachusetts., (settled 1634/35/40/48), Ml Elizabeth Fuller (his cousin), M2 to Elizabeth Emerson. 3. John, (not ours), 1602-1695, of Lynn, Massachusetts, (settled 1630/35/39/45), M Elizabeth Farrington. [NOTE] The site referenced shows seven seperate sources to support their dates. -
[2]RESIDENCE: came over in 1635 with John Winthrop Jr., and settled in Cambridge Village (New Town) in 1644. In 1658 he bought a tract of one thousand acres in the northwest part of the town, long known as the Fuller farm.; Historic Fields and Mansions of Middlesex County, Massachusetts., by Samuel Adams Drake, 1874, pg. 351. -
[2]RESIDENCE: Signed Newton petition for seperation from Cambridge along with sons Jonathan and Joseph in 1678; History of Newton, Massachusetts by Jackson. -
[2]RESIDENCE: 1644 to Newton, 1658 bought 750 acres, later added 250 more etc., pg. 26. Tradition has it that John Fuller (1611-1698) and his sons stopped one noon on it's shady banks (Cheescake Brook) to eat their cheese and cake, thus giving the stream it's name. John is believed to have built thefirst house in Newtonville. He settled in 1644 and became one of the largest landowners in the town. Part of his land now is in what is Waltham. Stone wall dividing land from neighbor Richard Park can still be seen on Fair Oaks Ave. Photo of wall in book; pg. 2 and 3 Newton's Older Houses, Newtonville, Massachusetts, by Jackson Homestead, pub. 13. - [2][John] settled in Cambridge Village in 1644. In December 1685, he purchased of Joseph Cooke, of Cambridge, 750 acres of land in the N.W. part of Newton, for 160 pounds sterling. It was bounded north and west by Charles river, east by land of Thomas Park, and south by S. Shepards farm. His house stood on the south side of the road, and west side of the brook, within a few rods of both. By subsequent purchases he increased his track to upwards of 1000 acres. Edward Jackson and John Fuller were the largest land-holders in the town. Cheese-Cake brook ran through this track, which was long known as "The Fuller Farm." He divided it among his five sons by will (son Issac having died in 1691), with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they, or their next relative should have the offer of it. Twenty-Two of John Fullers descendants were in the army of the revolution, from Newton (Jacksons History of Newton). The following document, apparently in John Fullers handwriting, is in the possession of a descendant: "Wee whose names are subscribed are able to give this theire testimony that when the land was sould to Ensign John Spring liveing in New Towne in the county of Middelsexe in NWE England that there was reserved a high waye, through this land for the use of the inhabitane of the saide town to pass in namely the highway for ___ in the place were it was then occupied and if the said John Spring did fence in the said land he should hang gates. And this is so to be undrestood of ye land which ye above said John Spring now lives upon. -
[2]DEATH: He divided his land among his five sons by his will dated 1696, one son Issac having died before him; Western New York. Gen. by Cutter. -
[2]DEATH: John Fuller, settled 1644, died 1698, age 87, 4th person from top, West side of First settlers monument in Centre St. Cem., Newton Center; per Cem, monument. -
[2]DEATH: Will of John Fuller as decifered by Don Fuller (born 1953) and E. Frederick Fuller (born 1930) I John Fuller of Newtown in the County of Middlesex in his Majesties Province of the Massachusets-bay in New-England being week in body, but in sound and disposing memory, Praise be given to God for the same to make this my last will and testament in manor and form following, that is to say first, and principally I resign my soul into the merciful hand of almighty God my creator asuredly hoping through the merits of my Blessed savior, to obtain pardon and remission of all of my sins and my body I commit to the earth whence it was taken to be Decently buried by the discretion of my executor and herin after named and as for the wordly goods and estate the Lord hath lent me I dispose therof as follows \ E Impl. I give and bequeth to my loving and dear wife Elizabeth a comfortable maintenance of my movable estate and if that shall not be enough then to have the liberty of any of my other estate, any thing hereafter to the contrary not withstanding and a living in my now dwelling house and all this during her natural life, to be allowed her by my executors herin after named, out of my estate.
2 secondly I give and bequeth to my son John Fuller the housing and lands he now enjoys lying along the south side Charles River, ading therto as much out of the farm I now live on as shall make the same two hundred acres as I have butted and bounded the said addition to him and his heirs forever.
3 thirdly I give and bequeth to my son Jonathan Fuller the housing and land he now enjoys adding thereto out of the farmland I now live on as much as makes up the aforsaid land one hundred and fifty acres as I have bounded the same to to him and his heirs executor and administrator forever.
4 fondly I give and bequeth to my son Joseph Fuller the lands he now enjoys and also a piece of [moads] : wland over the brook at the [uperend] of the great meadow, adjoining unto the land of [Tm 0] (see **) Parks to make him equal with the rest of my sons to him and his heirs forever.
5 fifthly I give and bequeth to my son Joshua Fuller the housing and lands he now livethg on to him and his heirs forever.
6 I give and bequeth to my son Jeremiah Fuller the land I formerly gave him wheron he now liveth, adding therto out of the farm abovesaid as much as Maketh up what he already enjoyeth, one hundred and fifty acres as the [farm] is now butted and bounded to him and his heirs forever and it further my will that if any of my above named sons shall by A joint consent agree to the altering of the bounds of the lands above given and bounded to them, nary thing contrary notwithstanding, and also it is my will that my above son shall each and every one of the have equal liberty to Dig and Cart of clay from the clay-pits in the above farm.
7 seventhly to all that I have formerly given unto my daughter Elizabeth Hide Deceased, I give and bequeth unto her children tho which I have had the Care of bringing up and maintaining what they have already had and to my grandson, alias grandchild Jonathan Hide the youngest son of my above said daughter, ten pounds in or as money to be paid to him by my son Joseph Fuller, whom Jo Hide shall be twenty one years of age, and my [so] son Joseph to pay the same forth Right and interest I have in the Malt house he now occupieth, and further it is my will that if the abovesaid Malt=house shall by Causualty be burnt or any ways destroyed by accidental cause, the abovesaid legacy of 10 pounds to be paid by my five sons above named, and if [so] Jonathan Hide do not live to the age abovesaid, then my will is that the abovesaid ten Pounds shall be equally divided between my three grandchildren viz Mary Brown and Elizabeth Hide [see paragraph below, this is Bethia], and Hannah Hide.
8 eighthly I give and bequeth to my daughter Bethiah Bond twenty pounds in addition to what she hath already recieved of me towards her portion, to be paid her by my son Joseph Fuller, as followeth fewer pounds per year, until the whole sum be paid in consideration wherof I give to my son Joseph Fuller the land I purchased of Jeremiah Moss, be the same more or less.
9 ninethly I give and bequeth to my five sons abovesaid house barns out--houses orchard and land conveying two hundred and fifty acres be the same more of less to them and their heirs forever, to be equally divide betwen them at my death. Provide my five sons abovesaid do comfortably and honorably maintain my abovesaid wife in sickness and health during her natural life, and further my will is that my abovesaid sons shall not alinate the above given and granted unto any stranger until first the next Relation of the above said Fullers have the offer of it, and all the rest and residue of my estates goods and cattle, not herin before bequethed after my debts and funeral expenses discharged, I do give and bequeth unto my very dutiful sons John Fuller, Jonathan Fuller, Joseph Fuller, Joshua Fuller and Jeremiah Fuller, who I do make sole executor of this my last will and testament [peroling] all other wills by me. In witness wherof I have herunto set my hand and seal this thirteeth day of January one thousand six hundred ninety five [six] and the seventh year of his Majesties Reign.
Signed Sealed and Published in the presence of witness, Issac Williams John Ward Munings Sawin the mark of John 3 '' Fuller '' Thou Munnings Sawin and Issac Williams and also all ye Executors in said will with Jno- Jonathan, Joseph, Joshua and Jeremiah Fuller did testify that the named Elizabeth in ye testament of ye 7th paragraph was caused caused by a moot mistake of said Sawin ye writer of said will and ought to have been written Bethiah Hide as appears by ye copy taken from ye deceased mouth by wich he wrote such will. Attest: Samuel Phipps Registrar Charleston, February 28th, 1697/8 by ye Hon. James Russell, Esq., Capt. Issac Williams, John Ward, Munnings Sawin the witness subscribed, personally appearing made oath and they were personally and saw ye subscriber, John Fuller, deceased sign and seal and heard him publish and declare the above written to be his last will and testament and wich he so did he was of a disposing mind - Jeremiah [Coream] J. A. Russell Seal Placed Samuel Phipps Registrar -
[2][NOTE] A second source states that he was born in Topcroft, Norfolk County, ENGLAND.[1] - http://genforum.genealogy.com/fuller/messages/6688.html[2] - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/2806/b22.htm#P903
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Summary of John Fuller from "Genealogy of... Capt. Matthew Fuller, John Fuller..." by William Hyslop Fuller, 19141611, Massachusetts -- 1914 genealogy
"John Fuller, one of the first settlers of Cambridge Village, was born in England in 1611, came to America about 1635, and settled in Cabridge Village -- now called Newton -- about 1644.
Newton was established as a town in 1691, and in 1873 was incorporated as a city.
In December, 1658, John Fuller bought 750 acres of land for about $1.00 per acre, the tract being bounded on the north and west by Charles River. Later he increased his holdings to upwards of 1,000 acres, and became one of the two largest land owners in the village. His tract was long known as the "Fuller Farm."
He divided his land among his children in his lifetime, confirming the division by his weill, with the proviso that they should not sell to any stranger, until they, or their next relation, should have the offer of it. Twenty-two of his descendants, it is said, went into the army of the Revolution. Pope in his "Pioneers of Massachusetts" says he was a farmer and a malster.
He made his will in 1696, and died "February 7, 1697-8, aged 87," according to his gravestone record.
His wife's name was Elizabeth ----. She died April 14, 1700."
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HistoryTaken from the website: http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/jackson/descriptions/fuller.htm
Fuller Family Papers, 1729-1950
The Fuller Family Papers include manuscript and secondary materials from a number of different sources and provide extensive information about the Fuller family in Newton. Arriving about 1644, John Fuller (1611-1699) was one of Newton’s earliest settlers. His 1000 acre farm covered parts of Newtonville, West Newton and Waltham and remnants of an early stone wall can still be seen on Fair Oaks Avenue.
Another Fuller farm, the nucleus of which was given to Joseph Fuller (1652-1740) by his father-in-law Edward Jackson at the time of his marriage to Lydia Jackson, is now the site of Newton North High School. This farm later became the home of Sarah Fuller, daughter of Judge Abraham Fuller (1720-1794), and her husband General William Hull.
The Fullers are commemorated on the First Settlers Monument in the East Parish Burying Ground at the corner of Centre and Cotton streets in Newton Centre.
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Online Bio for John FullerJohn FULLER - born 1611, England; died February 7, 1697/8, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Arrived in America about 1635 aboard the 'Abigail'; settled at Cambridge Village (Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts about 1644. In 1658, he purchased one thousand acres northwest of Cambridge Village, long called the Fuller Farm. In 1678, he and sons Jonathan and Joseph signed a petition to separate Newton from Cambridge, Newton becoming a town in 1691. A farmer and maltser, he made his will 1696. Married about 1644, Massachusetts.
Elizabeth COLE - born about 1620; baptized January 1, 1622/3, Lavenham Parish, Suffolk, England; died April 13, 1700, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The wife of John FULLER is identified as Elizabeth COLE from the will of her father, no other John FULLER being located in New England who could be her husband. A determination of the date and circumstances of her arrival in America would be of great value in support of this conclusion. Daughter of Walter COLE and Susan.
Children of John and Elizabeth Fuller
John - born 1645, Newton, Massachusetts; died January 21, 1720. Married first 1682 Abigail BALSTON (born August 20, 1662, Boston, Massachusetts), daughter of James BALSTON and Sarah ROOTES; and second October 14, 1714 Margaret HICKS (born 1668), daughter of Zacariah.
Margaret married second John WELLS.
Children of John and Abigail: Sarah;
John married Sarah (or Susan CHINERY?);
Abigail;
James married Abigail LEOMANS;
Hannah;
Isaac married Abigail PARK;
Jonathan died in infancy;
Jonathan married Elizabeth WOODWARD; and
Caleb married Temperance HYDE.
Jonathan - born 1648, Newton, Massachusetts, died August 12, 1722. Married May 2, 1684 Mindwell TROWBRIDGE (born June 20, 1662; died February 22, 1758), daughter of James and Margaret (ATHERTON) TROWBRIDGE. No children.
Elizabeth - born about 1650, Newton, Massachusetts; died November 28, 1685. Married Job HYDE.
Joseph - born February 10, 1652, Newton, Massachusetts; died January 5, 1740. Married December 13, 1680 Lydia JACKSON (born 1656; died January 12, 1726), daughter of Edward JACKSON and Elizabeth NEWGATE.
Children:
John married Hannah JACKSON, the widow TROWBRIDGE;
Joseph married Sarah JACKSON;
Jonathan married Sarah MERRICK/MIRICK (ancestors of Leka I, King of the Albanians);
Lydia married Ebenezer STRATTON;
Edward married Esther COWDIN;
Isaac married Hannah GREENWOOD; and
Elizabeth married Josiah BOND.
Joshua - born February 16, 1654, Newton, Massachusetts; died June 27, 1752, Newton, Massachusetts. Landowner and farmer. Joshua had no sons, but raised 10 boys, all mentioned in his will: Eleazer WARD, Jonathan and Nathaniel SHEPARD, Joshua CHILD, Joshua GARFIELD, Jonathan MORSE, Nathaniel POND, Isaac DANA; and Edward and David RAINSFORD. Married first May 7, 1679 Elizabeth WARD (died August 17, 1691 at age 31); second Hannah (died November 28, 1739); and third July 19, 1742 Mary DANA (died February 13, 1754 at age 86, Newton, Massachusetts).
Children of first marriage:
Elizabeth married first Isaac SHEPARD, and second Abel ALLEN;
Hannah married Stephen COOK;
Experience married first Thomas MILLER, and possibly second John CHILD; and
Mercy married Aaron CADY.
Probable children of second marriage:
Sarah married Richard PARK, Jr.;
Abigail married Joseph GARFIELD; and
Ruth married Ebenezer CHENEY.
Jeremiah - born February 4, 1658, Newton, Massachusetts; died December 23, 1743. Lt. Jeremiah married first Mary (died August 17, 1689); second Elizabeth BLAKE (died 1700), daughter of William; third Thankful (died 1729); and fourth Rachel (died 1742).
Children of Elizabeth:
Elizabeth died in infancy; and
Jeremiah died young.
Children of Thankful:
Thomas married Elizabeth BALL;
Joshua married second Anna STEVENS;
Thankful married Noah WISWELL;
Jeremiah died young;
Elizabeth perhaps died young; and
Josiah married Abigail WILLIAMS.
Bethia - born November 23, 1661, Newton, Massachusetts; died by 1700. Married February 27, 1684/5 Lt. Nathaniel BOND (born January 9, 1659/60; died about April 1, 1700), son of William and Sarah (BISCOE) BOND. He became freeman at Watertown, Massachusetts, April 18, 1690; will dated March 25, 1700 with inventory April 8, 1700 at £275.8.
Children:
Nathaniel married Elizabeth BACKUS;
Bethia; and John married Ruth WHITNEY.
Isaac - born December 2, 1665, Newton, Massachusetts; died 1691. Probably unmarried.
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Is one of you a descendent of this line of Fullers? I've wanted to go and poke around this cemetery but I have yet to make it. I'm sorry to see John's headstone in that condition. Steve Fuller
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