Legislator Details


Ceylon Canfield Fuller
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/25/1832
City: Chardon, OH
County: Geauga County, OH
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Miss Frank A. Morrison, daughter of John Morrison 11/9/1858; children: Louis M., Herbert C., Percy H., John E., Ben H., Frank M. & Daisy A. 1st wife died 11/12/1872; remarried Sarah E. Voorhies, daughter of Isaac & Eliza Voorhies of Ypsilanti, 1/5/1876; children: Charles E. & Leslie L.

Number of Children: 9

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Occupation: businessman, lawyer, judge
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Edson & Celira (Canfield) Fuller; of English descent. Came to Grand Rapids, MI, 1845 with his family. Grad. of Hiram College in Ohio. Engaged in a couple of businesses before studying law in 1859. Admitted to the bar 1860. Held several local offices in Big Rapids, including county prosecutor.

Notable Facts:
Roommate of James Garfield while at Hiram College.

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Fifth Legislature, 1869-1870
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment
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City of Residence: Big Rapids
County of Residence Newaygo
District: Newaygo District
District Description: Counties of Mecosta, Newaygo and Oceana

Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Cyc 1:327-28; Manual 1869 p.110
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