Harrison Fuller

Fuller was born on August 1, 1845 in the family homestead in Adams, New York. His parents were William Fuller, a farmer, and Martha Keep. He attended the Union Academy in Belleville.[1]

After he finished school, Fuller worked as a farmer. He eventually became one of the largest landowners in the county, cultivating more than 1,600 acres. He was active in the Watertown Produce Exchange and served as president and vice-president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society. He was also interested in business and industrial ventures in and around Adams, serving as vice-president of Farmers' National Bank of Adams and a director of the Watertown National Bank. He lived in Adams Centre.[2]

In 1891, Fuller was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Jefferson County 1st District. He served in the Assembly in 1892,[3] 1893,[4] 1894,[5] and 1895. While in the Assembly, he introduced several measures, including one that provided for the compulsory education of children in the state.[6]

Fuller married Ella Snell in 1865. They had a daughter, Martha Annette. He was a freemason, a Royal Arch Mason, a Knight Templar, and a Shriner.[1]

Fuller died in Watertown City Hospital on June 2, 1904, after suffering an accident where he was thrown from his buggy. He was buried in Honeyville Cemetery.[2]

• The Political Graveyard
• Harrison Fuller at Find a Grave