Thomas Fuller

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• AFN: 516D-Q9

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Immigrated in 1638 from the western part of England (probably from Wales) to
Woburn, Massachusetts.

From records apparently authentic it appears that Thomas Fuller, the emigrant,
came from the western part of England, probably Wales as some old accounts give
it, in 1638, at the age of 20, on a trip of observation, intending to return
after a sojourn of a year but changed his plans before that limit was reached.
He attributed his change of purpose to his conversion under the preaching of
Rev. Thomas Shepard, of Cambridge, but others assign as a reason that he became
attached to a maiden who refused to accompany him to England, and that he went
alone, and having secured his patrimony from his father, who was a blacksmith,
returned to this country, married and settled in that part of Cambridge now
called Woburn and became prominent in local matters, serving often as a town
officer. As nearly as can be ascertained he left "Woobourne" about 1665 and
settled in that part of Salem which 63 years later, 1728, was incorporated into
the town of Middleton. He located not far from the place where 25 years
afterward, 1692, the infamous "Salem witchcraft" developed, and selected lands
on a stream then known as Pierce's Brook, tributary to Ipswich river, and was
the second man in this settlement. It appears, however, that about 1684 he once
more became a citizen of "Woobourne" remaining till 1687 when he again returned
to Salem, now Middleton, and remained till his death in 1698.

In England he evidently had a military prestige as shown in the family "Coat of
Arms" and his name appears on several records as "Lieut." Fuller.

In a history of Essex County written about 1836 is found in that part relating
to witchcraft a reference which serves to establish both the military
reputation of Thomas 1st and his reputed religious habits.

In this country he followed the vocation of blacksmith, probably having learned
the trade from his father, and although two hundred years have passed since he
ceased from his labors, cinders from his forge are still to be found where his
shop then stood.
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Reference:
"A Brief Sketch of Thomas Fuller", Jesse Franklin Fuller, 1896, p 5-6, 10.

Thomas married Elizabeth Tidd 13 Jun 1643, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of John Tidd and Margaret Greenleaf) was born Abt 1626, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

1. Thomas Fuller was born 30 Apr 1644, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died Mar 1721.
2. Elizabeth Fuller was born 12 Sep 1645, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
3. Ruth Fuller was born 17 May 1648, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
4. Deborah Fuller was born 12 May 1650, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
5. John Fuller was born 1 Mar 1653, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 25 Jun 1675.
6. Jacob Fuller was born 11 May 1655, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 15 Nov 1731.
7. Joseph Fuller was born 8 Aug 1658, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died See Notes.
8. Benjamin Fuller was born 15 Apr 1660, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 5 Oct 1754, Ashford, Connecticut.
9. Samuel Fuller was born 9 May 1662, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 1 Jan 1688.

Thomas married Sarah Nutt 25 Aug 1684. Sarah (daughter of Myles Nutt) was born , England; died 24 May 1688. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Hannah Aft 25 Aug 1688, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: B6D4-32

Thomas married Anne 1598, Redenhall, Norfolk, England. Anne was born 1576, Redenhall, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: LT4Q-KP

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• AFN: 8N41-Q0

Robert married Sarah Dunckhorne 19 Jan 1572, Starston, Norfolk, England. Sarah was born 1550, Of Starston, Norfolk, England; died 1 Jul 1584, Redenhall, Norfolk, England; was buried 1 Jul 1584, Redenhall, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8N41-R5

Notes:

Surname may be Dunkhorn or Dunthorn.

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• AFN: 8N41-TH

John married Mrs John Fuller Of Redenhall, Norfolk, England. Mrs was born Abt 1521, Of Redenhall, Norfolk, England; died Of Redenhall, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: B6D4-8W