David Fullerton
| David Fullerton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th district | |
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In office March 4, 1819 – May 15, 1820 | |
| Preceded by | See below |
| Succeeded by | See below |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 4, 1772 Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
February 1, 1843 (aged 70) Greencastle, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
David Fullerton (October 4, 1772 – February 1, 1843) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
David Fullerton (uncle of David Fullerton Robison) was born in the Cumberland Valley, near Greencastle, Pennsylvania. He served in the War of 1812 with the rank of Major. He settled in Greencastle and engaged in mercantile pursuits and banking.
Fullerton was elected as a Republican to the Sixteenth Congress and served until his resignation on May 15, 1820. He was not a candidate for renomination. He resumed mercantile pursuits and banking. He served as member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1827 to 1839. He died in Greencastle in 1843. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "David Fullerton (id: F000416)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by William Maclay Andrew Boden |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district 1819–1820 alongside: Andrew Boden |
Succeeded by Thomas Grubb McCullough Andrew Boden |
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