William J. Fulton

William J. Fulton (January 14, 1875 – March 24, 1961) was an American jurist.

Born in Lynedoch, Ontario, Canada, Fulton emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1880 and settled in Illinois. Fulton went to school in Waterman, Illinois and Hartford City, Indiana. He then received his bachelor's degree and law degree from University of Illinois. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1901 and practiced law in Sycamore, Illinois. Fulton served as city attorney for Sycamore, Illinois and as master in chancery for DeKalb County, Illinois. In 1923, Fulton was elected a circuit court judge for DeKalb County. From 1944 until 1954, Fulton served on the Illinois Supreme Court and was chief justice of the court. Fulton died in a hospital in Sycamore, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Illinois Supreme Court-William J. Fulton
  2. ↑ 'Ex-Illinois Chief Justice Fulton Dies,' Chicago Tribune, March 25, 1961, part 5, pg. 10
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