An American Family History

Samuel Fuller was born in 1612 in England. His father was Edward Fuller.

Samuel came to America on the Mayflower with his parents. His parents both died in 1621 in the first winter in America. Governor Bradford recorded

Edward Fuller and his wife died soon after they came on shore.

After they died, he was raised by his uncle, Dr. Samuel Fuller.

He received three shares in the division of land in 1624 which were probably his share and those of his parents. The land assigned to him was on the south side of the town brook and included what is now Watson’s Hill.  He became a freeman of the colony in 1634.

He married Jane Lothrop in 1635 in Scituate. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Samuel and Jane Fuller.

He was constable of Scituate in 1641, and sometimes a juror. He was sometimes appointed to settle difficulties with the indigenous people.

He died on October 31, 1683 in Barnstable. He was buried either on his own estate or in the burial place at Lathrop's Hill in Barnstable, near the site of the first meeting house. No gravestone now exists.

Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.

Children of Samuel Fuller and Jane Lothrop: Hannah Fuller Bonham Samuel Fuller Elizabeth Fuller Taylor Sarah Fuller Mary Fuller Williams Thomas Fuller Sarah Fuller Crowell John Fuller