Baldwin_W._Fullmer

Baldwin W. Fullmer

Baldwin W. Fullmer

19th century American politician

Baldwin W. Fullmer (May 6, 1834 – May 21, 1910) was a Canadian American immigrant, farmer, politician, newspaper editor, and Methodist minister. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Clark County during the 1893 session.

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Biography

Fullmer was born in Bertie, Upper Canada. In 1845, Fullmer emigrated with his parents to the United States and settled in Illinois. In 1846, Fullmer and his parents moved to Dodge County, Wisconsin Territory. He went to the public schools He then went to Lawrence University and Baylin & Lincoln Commercial College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fullmer joined the Methodist Conference and was ordained to the ministry. In 1876, Fullmer moved to Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer and taught school. Fullmer was also the editor of the Loyal Tribune newspaper. During the American Civil War, Fullmer served in the Union Army. He served as chairman of the Loyal Town Board and was a Republican. In 1893 and 1894, Fullmer served in the Wisconsin Assembly. In 1904, Fullmer moved to Webb Lake, Wisconsin. He died in Webb Lake, Wisconsin from diabetes.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Baldwin W. Fullmer, pg. 637
  2. [2]
    "B. W. Fullmer-obituary". Loyal Tribune. June 2, 1910.


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