Biographical Sketch of

Orrin Fuller

Transcribed by Sandy Boudrou



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 517 - 518 

Battell, Bush, Fuller, Otis, Wolcott

Orrin I. Fuller, who is engaged in general farming, stock-raising and dairying on section 24, Berlin Township, Green Lake County, was one of the first settlers of the community in which he now makes his home.  He is a native of Wyoming County, N. Y., where his birth occurred Feb 25, 1827.  His parents were Orrin and Lucy (Otis) Fuller.  The Fuller family is of English origin, and was founded in America during early Colonial days, by one of the Mayflower passengers.  The grandfather of our subject, Lot Fuller, was a Massachusetts farmer, and like a loyal citizen fought for his country's freedom in the Revolutionary War.  He married Millie Jones, and they had ten children.  In an early day they removed to Oneida County, N. Y., where they spent their declining years, the death of both occurring at the age of eighty-four.
 
Orrin Fuller, Sr., was born in Oneida County, Dec 29, 1794, and there grew to manhood.  He wedded Miss Otis, a native of the same county, born May 27, 1801.  Soon afterward they removed to Wyoming County, N. Y., which formed a part of the old Holland Land Purchase, and in the midst of the wilderness, developed a farm.  In 1816, Mr. Fuller, accompanied by his two sons, Orrin and John, came to Green Lake County, reaching their destination in the month of June.  Wisconsin was yet a Territory, and from the Government he purchased a quarter-section of land, which he deeded to his sons, and then returned to New York to bring the remainder of the family to their new home.  He was taken sick and was thus detained until 1817, but in the meantime, John died, and Orrin was left along in the West, with no near neighbors, and no friends.  The first home of the family was a log cabin, 16 x 26 feet, where they lived in true pioneer style.  Mr.. Fuller was a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and after the dissolution of the Whig party, of which he was a member, he gave his support to the Republican party.
 
The family to which our subject belongs, numbered nine children, five sons and four daughters, six of whom are yet living.  He was the third in order of birth, and in the district schools of his native State he acquired his education.  When fifteen years of age he began learning the trade of a tanner and currier, at which he worked for a year and a half.  Since 1816, he has made his home in Wisconsin, and is numbered among the representative farmers and respected citizens of Green Lake County.  His first purchase of land consisted of eighty acres, but he now owns and operates 142 1/2 acres.  In connection with the cultivation of his land, he operates a dairy, keeping many cows for that purpose.
 
Mr. Fuller was married Feb. 5, 1850, the lady of his choice being Hannah Bush, sister of Nicholas Bush, in whose sketch appears the history of the family.  She was born in Chautauqua County, N..Y., Aug 17, 1819, and died Dec. 6, 1886, leaving four children.  She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and stood high in the esteem of the people of the community.  Marietta A., the eldest daughter, is the widow of J. F. Battell, by whom she has one son; Janet O., is the next younger; Addie is the wife of B. S. Wolcott, and has one son; Lucy E. completes the family.  For forty-three years Mr. Fuller has resided upon the farm which is still his home, and has been a witness of the growth and development of the county.  

 




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