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Family HistoryFamily History - William David Fuller


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features William David Fuller and five of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. William David Fuller,1 born 3 September 1840 in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio (parents not determined);1, 2 died 20 March 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.1 William married, 1 January 1863 in Newaygo County, Michigan, Georgette Standish1, 3 (born 24 July 1842 in Illinois, the daughter of John Henry Standish and Hester Ann Courter;2, 3, 4, 5 Georgette died 22 January 1918 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan3). William and Georgette are buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.1, 3

Children of William David Fuller and Georgette Standish:

 2i. Jeannie E. Fuller, born ca. 1863 in Michigan.2
+3ii. Earnest S. Fuller, born ca. 1865 in Michigan; died 30 November 1953 in Muir, Ionia County, Michigan. Married (1) Thora B. Hatch Married (2) Frances Emily Hopkins.
 4iii. Hester C. ‘Nettie’ Fuller, born 1867 in Michigan;2, 6 died 1945.6 Nettie is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.6
 5iv. Alice Fuller, born 1869 in Michigan;2, 7 died 1942.7 Alice is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.7
 6v. John H. Fuller, born 1872 in Michigan;2, 7 died 1941.7 John is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.7

  1. Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; William David Fuller: W. D. Fuller / 1840-1908 / He Was A / Friend to Man [from gravestone]. The record provides biographical details, citing several sources, and gives his marriage date and place, and links in findagrave to his children.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Newaygo County, Brooks Township, Village of Newaygo; Enumeration District 203, Page No. 9A; family of William D. Fuller (40, Ohio, lawyer); wife Georgette H. Fuller (38, Ill.); daughter Jeannie E. Fuller (17, Mich.); son Earnest S. Fuller (15, Mich., sets type); daughter Nettie Fuller (13, Mich.); daughter Alice Fuller (11, Mich.); son John H. Fuller (7, Mich.).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Georgette H. Standish Fuller: Georgette H. / Fuller / 1842 - 1918 [from gravestone]. The record indicates she was born: 24 July 1842; died: 22 January 1918 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. The record also provides findagrave links to her husband and four children.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Newaygo County, Township of Brooks, Page No. 44, family of John H. Standish (41, Vermont, lawyer); Emeline Standish (30, New York); Georgett Standish (17, Illinois); Albert H. Standish (10, Michigan); Alice Standish (6, Michigan); Miles Standish (2, Michigan); Jane Day (3, New York); Fred Day (21, New York). [They are living next door to the Hubbard family, including Albert’s eventual first wife Carrie.]
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Town of Cicero, Enumeration District 1146, Sheet No. 15A; family of Albert H. Standish (50. Michigan, Aug. 1849, lawyer); wife of 5 years Mary Standish (37, Illinois, Dec. 1862, 1 child, 1 living); son Stuart Standish (0/12, Illinois, May 1900); son Phillip F. Standish (17, Michigan, Aug. 1882); son Miles S. Standish (12, Illinois, Nov. 1887); daughter Barbara Standish (10, Illinois, Dec. 1889); daughter Allice Standish (8, Illinois, Feb. 1892); sister Georgette H. Fuller (57, Illinois, July 1842, married 37 years, 5 children, 5 living); servant Annie Olsen (20, Ohio, Sept. 1879).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Hester C. Fuller: Hester C. Fuller / 1867 - 1945 [from gravestone].
  7. Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Alice Downing and John H. Fuller: Alice E. Downing / 1869 - 1942 / John H. Fuller / 1872 - 1941 [from shared gravestone].
Second Generation
3. Earnest S. Fuller2 (William1), born ca. 1865 in Michigan;1, 2 died 30 November 1953 in Muir, Ionia County, Michigan.1 Earnest married, first, January 1891 in Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan, Thora B. Hatch1 (born ca. 1869, parents not determined1). Earnest married, second, August 1929, Frances Emily Hopkins1, 3 (born 12 February 1877, the daughter of Robert Hopkins and Lucinda Sham;3 Frances died 18 May 19323). Earnest is buried in Lyons Township Cemetery, Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan.1 Frances is buried in Lyons Township Cemetery, Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan.3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lyons Township Cemetery, Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan; Ernest S. Fuller, died: 30 November 1953 [from record, which cites his obituary, and includes various details about his wife and marriage, and includes transcripts of various census records.]
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Newaygo County, Brooks Township, Village of Newaygo; Enumeration District 203, Page No. 9A; family of William D. Fuller (40, Ohio, lawyer); wife Georgette H. Fuller (38, Ill.); daughter Jeannie E. Fuller (17, Mich.); son Earnest S. Fuller (15, Mich., sets type); daughter Nettie Fuller (13, Mich.); daughter Alice Fuller (11, Mich.); son John H. Fuller (7, Mich.).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Lyons Township Cemetery, Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan; Frances Emily Hopkins Fuller: born: 12 February 1877; died: 18 May 1932 [from record, which also names her parents and marriage date to E. S. Fuller].