Henry James Fuller

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes
• Name: Harry James Fuller

Notes:

Sources for Harry James Fuller (and all descendants of his listed)
Estate papers: The estate went through the Orange Free State courts, as can be seen on FHL film 1367419, Index of OFS Estates. Entry no. 18231 reads: 1925 Fuller, Harry James, s.s. E.L. Fuller.

Family/Spouse: Emily Louise Franklin. Emily (daughter of John George Franklin and Emily Atherstone, 1820 Settler) was born on 15 Apr 1858 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 21 Sep 1858 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 2 Jul 1953 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Everad Fuller
2. Francis Everard Fuller was born on 26 Nov 1887 in 'Paradys', Ficksburg, Free State, South Africa; was christened on 17 Dec 1887 in Ficksburg, Free State, South Africa; died on 6 Jun 1978 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
3. Kennedy Fuller was born on 13 Nov 1890 in Modderpoort; died on 31 Aug 1968 in Ballengeich, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
4. Nora Fuller was born on 3 Sep 1892 in Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa; died in 1951 in Kloof, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
5. Kathleen Emily Fuller was born on 1 Aug 1894 in Bertrams, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa; died on 30 Sep 1993 in Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
6. Ernest Fuller was born about 1884; died on 24 Aug 1892; was buried in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes
• Occupation: 1850, Newton, Albany, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

Notes:

A colourful biography of James Fuller was included in the book Souvenir of the Centenary of the 1820 Settlers, published in 1920, when James was 96 years old. It reads:

The accompanying portrait is of Mr. James Fuller, fourth son of the late Henry Fuller, for many years in residence on what was known in the early settlement as Fuller's Hill, latterly known as Stone's Hill, but originally part of the estate owned by the late Henry Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. James Fuller spent the major portion of their lives in promoting everything that made for the advancement of the district in which they resided. The late Mrs. James Fuller, having acquired a very intimate knowledge of homeopathic treatment, was ready at all times to assist those needing help, and many of the older residents will remember her many acts of kindness in those far-off days when doctors were scarce and means of communication restricted. Mr. James Fuller was of a musical and humorous temperament, and an actor of no mean ability. The old gentleman is hearty, and enjoys every moment of his life, plays a good game at bridge, and is still fond of music. There are 74 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren living. His eldest son is now farming in the Orange River Colony; his second son, Alfred, died some years back, whilst Lady de Wet (wife of the late Chief Justice de Wet) and her married daughters live in England. Mrs. Herman, (wife of the Resident Engineer, Cape Town) -- a daughter -- also lives in England. The late Mrs. Davies (wife of the late Col. Davies), Mrs. Scandrett, wife of the Rev. Scandrett), and Mrs. Bertram, of High Constantia, are also daughters, the latter being the youngest. The Hon. Arthur J. Fuller, the youngest son, is at present co-operating with Sir Charles Crewe in assisting the immigration side of the Settlers' Centenary Celebrations.
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James's death notice says he died at the Drostdy in Uitenhage. It was signed by his son, Arthur John, in King William's Town on Dec. 28, 1921, who was "present at death."
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Sources for James Fuller

Death: Death notice MOOC 6/9/244 Ref. 718. FHL film 1281556.
Marriage: FHL film 1560913, Presbyterian parish records, Grahamstown marriages 1849-1896, item 10. Entry #298. Also based on the "duplicate original register" document for James and Elizabeth's wedding, which had to be filled out and sent to the Colonial Office at the time.
The parish record entry for James and Elizabeth's marriage reads:
Husband: James Fuller, Full, Bachelor, Farmer, residing Newton, district of Albany Wife: Elizabeth Whittle, Full, Spinster, residing Lombard Post, district of Albany
Witnesses: J.J.H. Stone
The "duplicate original register" document for this marriage reads:
Marriage solemnized at the residence of Henry Fuller in the parish of Grahamstown in the district of Albany, 1850. No. 298. Nov. 14, 1850.
James Fuller, full age, batchelor, farmer, of Newton, district of Albany, after banns.
Elizabeth Whittle, full age, spinster, of Lombard's Post, district of Albany, after banns.
Married at the residence of Henry Fuller at Prospect Farm after banns, by me, (? illegible), independent minister, in the presence of J.J.H. Stone and (? Meadway).

James married Elizabeth Adcock Whittle on 14 Nov 1850 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Elizabeth was born est 1833; died on 2 Nov 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Lombards Post, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Notes:

A mystery arises for genealogists studying James and Elizabeth Fuller because, although the record of their marriage states that the bride's name was Elizabeth Whittle, the inscription on his gravestone in Uitenhage reads as follows:

In loving memory of darling dad
James Fuller
Died 8th Dec. 1921 aged 97 [James's death notice says he died Dec. 7]
He was known never to lose a friend or make an enemy
Also his loving wife
Elizabeth Adcock Fuller
Interred at Johannesburg

The probable explanation is that his wife's maiden name was Elizabeth Adcock Whittle but that the "Adcock" was inadvertently dropped when their marriage was entered in the parish register. From that point on her legal name would have been Elizabeth Adcock Fuller. And as it turns out, there does indeed appear to have been an Elizabeth Adcock Whittle of about the right age in South Africa at the time. On the IGI, we find a family consisting of a James Whittle and Susannah Adcock, who married in England in 1829 and had five children -- Elizabeth Adcock Whittle, John Adcock Whittle, James Whittle, William Adcock Whittle and Charlotte Whittle. The son William must have died, because the couple apparently had another son named William Adcock Whittle in Elliot, Cape Colony, in 1845, indicating that they must have emigrated to the Cape sometime between 1843 and 1845.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes
• Settler ID: 1599
• Name: Henry Fuller 1820
• Occupation: a Carpenter
• Residence: Mount Pleasant farm, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
• Residence: Mount Pleasant farm, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
• Settler: 13 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England

Notes:

Henry's name appears seven times in The Lower Albany Chronicle by E. Morse Jones published by the Lower Albany Historical Society, Port Alfred, 1968.
1. July 24 1820, "The party led by John Dixon was being directed by Henry Fuller."
2. July 26 1827, "Henry Fuller, George Marsden, William Shepherd and William Hiles gave evidence at Grahamstown on the forcible removal of James Erith to his final location in 1820."
3. March 31 1834, "Henry Fuller offered Newton in exchange for land on the lower Blinkwater held by Xogomesh, known as Hermanus Matroos."
4. December 20 1834, "Henry Fuller had moved to his farm on the Blinkwater, Fuller's Hoek."
5. March 9 1841, "Mary, daughter of Thomas Lanham, was married at Grahamstown by the Reverend John Heavyside to Charles, son of Henry Fuller. Elizabeth Lanham was witness."
6. December 7 1843, "Henry Fuller expected to reap 700 bushels of wheat at Newton."
7. February 28 1847, "James Usher junior and J. Featherstone, Grahamstown Yeomanry, carrying mails from Grahamstown to Manley's Flat, were fired on by a Hottentot about five miles out of Grahamstown. James Usher was wounded and the attacker made off with the pack-horse and mails. The two men reached Henry Fuller's house."

Sources for Henry Fuller

Birth: MOOC 6/9/133 Ref. 6547. FHL film 1281543. (A note of explanation on the birth date for Henry that appears on this website: This has been calculated from information on his death notice, which states that he was 79 years and 14 days old when he died on Oct. 2, 1870. Although it may appear that the death notice says 77 years (and not 79) and 14 days, this would place his birth two years after his documented baptism. So the assumption, in the absence of better information, must be that the top loop of the "9" is missing, making it look like a "7.")
Christening: West Ham parish records, Essex, England. Housed at the Essex Record Office, Colchester
Marriage: Leyton parish records, Essex, England. D/P45/1/14; housed at the Essex Record Office, Colchester.
Death: Death Notice MOOC 6/9/133 Ref. 6547. FHL film 1281543.
Will: MOOC 7/1/312, Ref. 77.

Queenstown Free Press transcribed by Sunelia Heath:
October 14, 1870

Local and General.
BRITTISH SETTLERS. – The old Settlers are dying out very rapidly since the Jubilee. Two have passed away during the past week. Mrs PAXTON died at Grahamstown at the ripe age of 90 years, and Mr Henry FULLER of Albany died at Adelaide, aged 77 years.


Henry's name appears seven times in The Lower Albany Chronicle by E. Morse Jones published by the Lower Albany Historical Society, Port Alfred, 1968.
1. July 24 1820, "The party led by John Dixon was being directed by Henry Fuller."
2. July 26 1827, "Henry Fuller, George Marsden, William Shepherd and William Hiles gave evidence at Grahamstown on the forcible removal of James Erith to his final location in 1820."
3. March 31 1834, "Henry Fuller offered Newton in exchange for land on the lower Blinkwater held by Xogomesh, known as Hermanus Matroos."
4. December 20 1834, "Henry Fuller had moved to his farm on the Blinkwater, Fuller's Hoek."
5. March 9 1841, "Mary, daughter of Thomas Lanham, was married at Grahamstown by the Reverend John Heavyside to Charles, son of Henry Fuller. Elizabeth Lanham was witness."
6. December 7 1843, "Henry Fuller expected to reap 700 bushels of wheat at Newton."
7. February 28 1847, "James Usher junior and J. Featherstone, Grahamstown Yeomanry, carrying mails from Grahamstown to Manley's Flat, were fired on by a Hottentot about five miles out of Grahamstown. James Usher was wounded and the attacker made off with the pack-horse and mails. The two men reached Henry Fuller's house."

Sources for Henry Fuller

Birth: MOOC 6/9/133 Ref. 6547. FHL film 1281543. (A note of explanation on the birth date for Henry that appears on this website: This has been calculated from information on his death notice, which states that he was 79 years and 14 days old when he died on Oct. 2, 1870. Although it may appear that the death notice says 77 years (and not 79) and 14 days, this would place his birth two years after his documented baptism. So the assumption, in the absence of better information, must be that the top loop of the "9" is missing, making it look like a "7.")
Christening: West Ham parish records, Essex, England. Housed at the Essex Record Office, Colchester
Marriage: Leyton parish records, Essex, England. D/P45/1/14; housed at the Essex Record Office, Colchester.
Death: Death Notice MOOC 6/9/133 Ref. 6547. FHL film 1281543.
Will: MOOC 7/1/312, Ref. 77.

Queenstown Free Press transcribed by Sunelia Heath:
October 14, 1870

Local and General.
BRITTISH SETTLERS. – The old Settlers are dying out very rapidly since the Jubilee. Two have passed away during the past week. Mrs PAXTON died at Grahamstown at the ripe age of 90 years, and Mr Henry FULLER of Albany died at Adelaide, aged 77 years.


Settler:
Dixon's party on the Ocean

Henry married Susannah Parrot, 1820 Settler on 16 Jul 1815 in Leyton, Essex, England. Susannah (daughter of William Parrot and Susannah, - wife of William Parrot) was born in 1795 in Essex, England; died on 18 Aug 1864 in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Adelaide, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes
• Settler ID: 1602
• Name: Susannah Parrot 1820
• _USED: Susan
• Settler: 13 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England

Notes:

The name Parrot is spelt with one "t" on the gravestone but at her marriage Susannah signed her name with two.
For some reason, there is no death notice for Susannah in the MOOC collection.

Sources for Susannah Parrott
Marriage: Leyton parish registers, Essex, ERO D/P45/1/14

Settler:
Dixon's party on the Ocean

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: West Ham, Essex, England; a Baker

Notes:

What we know about William comes from two sources -- his death entry and his will.
His death entry is No. 31 of 1840 in the sub-district of Regents Park in the district of St. Pancras. It says William Fuller died at 10.30 p.m. on April 14, 1840, at 50 Arlington St., Camden Town, Middlesex, a 78-year-old baker whose death was due to "decay of nature."
The informant, Mary Fuller, signed with an X and gave her address as 15 Caroline St., Camden Town. This is most likely his daughter-in-law, wife of William's son George, whose family was recorded as living at 15 Caroline Street in the 1841 census.
William Fuller left a will as follows:
William Fuller of Prospect Place, Forest Gate, parish of West Ham, Essex, baker.
To my son George Fuller of Wardour Street, Oxford Street, Middlesex, Gunmaker, three hundred and ninety pounds stock, part of the larger amount of seven hundred pounds now standing in my name in the five percent long annuities.
To my daughter Mary Fuller now living with me, spinster, three hundred and ten pounds stock the remaining part of the seven hundred pounds. All household goods, furniture, plate, etc. to said daughter and all the residue to said daughter Mary Fuller, sole executrix. Dated 31 May 1837. Witnesses: G.E. Hillary, solicitor, Stratford, Essex, R.G.A. Hillary, same place.
Proved at London 27 April 1840 by Mary Fuller, spinster.

Sources for William Fuller
Death: PRO, London / Death register. Entry No. 31 of 1840 in the sub-district of Regents Park in the district of St. Pancras.
Will: PRO, London / Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills. 1840 William Fuller Essex April 246 (Prob. 11 / 1925).

William married Ann Lodge on 19 Jul 1788 in West Ham Church (All Saints), West Ham, Essex, England. Ann was born about 1764; died in Feb 1837 in Stratford, Essex, England; was buried on 7 Feb 1837 in West Ham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could this be Dr William Parrot

William + Susannah, - wife of William Parrot. Susannah was born est 1775. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]