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- A colourful biography of James Fuller was included in the book Souvenir of the Centenary of the 1820 Settlers, published in 1920, when James was 96 years old. It reads:
The accompanying portrait is of Mr. James Fuller, fourth son of the late Henry Fuller, for many years in residence on what was known in the early settlement as Fuller's Hill, latterly known as Stone's Hill, but originally part of the estate owned by the late Henry Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. James Fuller spent the major portion of their lives in promoting everything that made for the advancement of the district in which they resided. The late Mrs. James Fuller, having acquired a very intimate knowledge of homeopathic treatment, was ready at all times to assist those needing help, and many of the older residents will remember her many acts of kindness in those far-off days when doctors were scarce and means of communication restricted. Mr. James Fuller was of a musical and humorous temperament, and an actor of no mean ability. The old gentleman is hearty, and enjoys every moment of his life, plays a good game at bridge, and is still fond of music. There are 74 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren living. His eldest son is now farming in the Orange River Colony; his second son, Alfred, died some years back, whilst Lady de Wet (wife of the late Chief Justice de Wet) and her married daughters live in England. Mrs. Herman, (wife of the Resident Engineer, Cape Town) -- a daughter -- also lives in England. The late Mrs. Davies (wife of the late Col. Davies), Mrs. Scandrett, wife of the Rev. Scandrett), and Mrs. Bertram, of High Constantia, are also daughters, the latter being the youngest. The Hon. Arthur J. Fuller, the youngest son, is at present co-operating with Sir Charles Crewe in assisting the immigration side of the Settlers' Centenary Celebrations.
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James's death notice says he died at the Drostdy in Uitenhage. It was signed by his son, Arthur John, in King William's Town on Dec. 28, 1921, who was "present at death."
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Sources for James Fuller
Death: Death notice MOOC 6/9/244 Ref. 718. FHL film 1281556.
Marriage: FHL film 1560913, Presbyterian parish records, Grahamstown marriages 1849-1896, item 10. Entry #298. Also based on the "duplicate original register" document for James and Elizabeth's wedding, which had to be filled out and sent to the Colonial Office at the time.
The parish record entry for James and Elizabeth's marriage reads:
Husband: James Fuller, Full, Bachelor, Farmer, residing Newton, district of Albany Wife: Elizabeth Whittle, Full, Spinster, residing Lombard Post, district of Albany
Witnesses: J.J.H. Stone
The "duplicate original register" document for this marriage reads:
Marriage solemnized at the residence of Henry Fuller in the parish of Grahamstown in the district of Albany, 1850. No. 298. Nov. 14, 1850.
James Fuller, full age, batchelor, farmer, of Newton, district of Albany, after banns.
Elizabeth Whittle, full age, spinster, of Lombard's Post, district of Albany, after banns.
Married at the residence of Henry Fuller at Prospect Farm after banns, by me, (? illegible), independent minister, in the presence of J.J.H. Stone and (? Meadway).
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