Baldwin W. Fullmer

Baldwin W. Fullmer (May 6, 1834 – May 21, 1910) was a Canadian American immigrant, farmer, politician, newspaper editor, and Methodist minister. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Clark County during the 1893 session.

Baldwin Fullmer
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Clark district
In office
January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895
Preceded byPhillip Rossman
Succeeded byJoseph Marsh
Personal details
Born(1834-05-06)May 6, 1834
Bertie, Upper Canada
DiedMay 21, 1910(1910-05-21) (aged 76)
Webb Lake, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeLoyal City Cemetery, Loyal, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1865
RankCommissary Sergeant
Unit49th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Biography

Fullmer was born in Bertie, Upper Canada. In 1845, Fullmer emigrated with his parents to the United States and settled in Illinois. In 1846, Fullmer and his parents moved to Dodge County, Wisconsin Territory. He went to the public schools He then went to Lawrence University and Baylin & Lincoln Commercial College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fullmer joined the Methodist Conference and was ordained to the ministry. In 1876, Fullmer moved to Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer and taught school. Fullmer was also the editor of the Loyal Tribune newspaper. During the American Civil War, Fullmer served in the Union Army. He served as chairman of the Loyal Town Board and was a Republican. In 1893 and 1894, Fullmer served in the Wisconsin Assembly. In 1904, Fullmer moved to Webb Lake, Wisconsin. He died in Webb Lake, Wisconsin from diabetes.[1][2]

References
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Baldwin W. Fullmer, pg. 637
  2. "B. W. Fullmer-obituary". Loyal Tribune. June 2, 1910.


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