Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Alexander Jr. FULLERTON
The Committee on Deceased Members read the following sketch of our late member Alexander Fullerton Jr.
Alexander Fullerton, Jr. was the only son of Alexander Fullerton, a respectable Philadelphian of the old school. He was born September 24, 1796, was educated in his native city, and being designed for the business of a druggist, was placed in the store of W Heyl, 205 High street, with whom, and his partner Mr Wykoff, he completed the usual term of his apprenticeship, and remained for some years after attaining his majority. About the year 1823 he established himself in business with John Claxton, under the firm of Fullerton & Claxton, and after the year 1835, continued on his own account at the well remembered stand 174 Market street (old number) until he was succeeded by the firm of Mayer & Hazard. His strict attention to business and well known integrity brought him a large share of trade but increased competition and the gradual change in business habits induced him to retire when he had acquired a moderate competence, and to devote himself to works of public beneficence. He was for many years a trustee of the First Presbyterian church Of Philadelphia, and was also treasurer of the Asylum for feeble minded children at Media, Pennsylvania. It was however as Manager of the House of Refuge for juvenile delinquents that he found the largest sphere for his public spirited labors. He was married in 1830. His wife, two sons and two daughters survived him. He died May 12, 1863. He was one of the original members of this College, and served a one of the trustees for a number of years.
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