William S. Fulton
| William S. Fulton | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Senator from Arkansas | |
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In office September 18, 1836–August 15, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | Chester Ashley |
| 4th Governor of Arkansas Territory | |
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In office March 9, 1835 – June 15, 1836 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | John Pope |
| Succeeded by |
James S. Conway As State Governor |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Savin Fulton June 2, 1795 Cecil County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died |
August 15, 1844 (aged 49) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Resting place |
Mount Holly Cemetery Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′17″N 92°16′44″W / 34.738056°N 92.278889°W |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Matilda Nowland |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Volunteers |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
William Savin Fulton (June 2, 1795 – August 15, 1844) was an American politician who served as the fourth Governor of Arkansas Territory and United States Senator for Arkansas.
Early life
Fulton was born in Cecil County, Maryland, and graduated from Baltimore College in 1813. He had intended to study law, but with the outbreak of the War of 1812 he enlisted in a company of volunteers at Fort McHenry. Fulton was military secretary to General Andrew Jackson during the First Seminole War in 1818. After the war, Fulton moved to Gallatin, Tennessee, where he was admitted to the bar in 1817.
Political career
In 1820, Fulton settled in Florence, Alabama and became county judge in 1822. He was appointed Secretary of the Arkansas Territory by President Andrew Jackson in 1829.[1] He served as Secretary until 1835, when he was appointed Governor of the Territory. When Arkansas was admitted as a state in 1836, he became one of its first Senators. In the Senate he became a member of the Democratic Party. Fulton remained a Senator until his death in 1844.[2]
Death
Fulton died at his home in Little Rock and was buried in the historic Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock.[3]
Legacy
Fulton County, Arkansas is named for him.[4][5]
See also
References
- ↑ "William Savin Fulton (1795–1844)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Fulton, William Savin (1795-1844)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ↑ "William Savin Fulton". Find A Grave. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ↑ "Profile for Fulton County, Arkansas, AR". ePodunk. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 133.
External links
- United States Congress. "William S. Fulton (id: F000425)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- William S. Fulton at Find a Grave
- The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
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