Reference: Linda Smith <prestonkid@aol.com> note dated 23 Feb 1999 regarding Subject: FULTON, David - Washington Cty., Ohio Dear Linda, I am enclosing information on two different Fulton groups in the area you are studying. It may give you some leads for further exploration. You mention the following: David FULTON b: 1823 Ohio, d: April 14, 1863 Pt. Pleasant, Ohio, married Johanna HOSKINS b: 1830 Ohio,m: December 31, 1848. I could not find Pt. Pleasant, Ohio, but do see Point Pleasant West Virginia. Where is Point Pleasant, Ohio ? In the Fulton discussion list archives, there is a note dated 2 Apr 1997 that quotes from The Gallia Co. Ohio --People in History to 1980 that was published in 1980 by the Gallia County Historical Society. The article quoted was submitted by Dorothy Fulton Reiger. No address given. It describes the Fultons were among the first settlers of the Shenandoah Valley on Moffats Creek and Calf Pasture River. They worshiped at the old New Providence Church. Nine Children were mentioned in the will The oldest son, James, emigrated to the Ohio Valley in 1806 with his wife and four sons and a daughter. He had fought in the famous Dunmore War at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on October 10, 1774. James Fulton was awarded a farm in the Ohio Valley for himself and each of his four sons, William, John, Thomas and James, Jr. upon payment of a small sum for the "patent" of deed at the land office in Marietta. James Fulton was born 15 April 1752 and died 15 July 1839 at the age of 87. He was in his 23rd year at the battle of Point Pleasant. His first wife was a Matthews of Virginia. After her death, he married a woman named Fowler from near Point Pleasant. I notice that Gallia County is south of Washington County, but the Ohio River allows easy transportation between them. The father of your David may have been part of the migration to obtain cheap land in Ohio. Have you done a thorough search of the land records associated with your David Fulton ? Here is another Fulton family in the area your are researching. >From the Fulton Family Letter, 1986 page 70: "James Robert Fulton came from Ireland in 1792, time of the great rebellion. James left Ireland with his wife and four children: William, Elizabeth, Eleanor, and Sarah Elizabeth. They left Ireland at 3 A.M. on an American vessel urged by agents from Pennsylvania who offered land for homes to the Irish. His wife was ill when they left Ireland and died at sea, but was buried at some port. The Fulton family first settled and lived in Pennsylvania. They came to Marietta, Ohio on horseback in 1800. It is said the James Fulton was a large landowner, kept many tenants and that he was a great Bible reader. James Fulton is buried in Mound Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio and his tombstone reads: 'James Fulton a native of County Tyronne Ireland who departed this life Sept. 21, 1807 aged 55 years.' The son William, born to James Fulton and wife in Ireland was 9 years old when they came to America in 1792. In 1802 William Fulton married Eliza Frazer (1774-1848) who was of Scotch descent. It is not known whether they were married in Pennsylvania or Ohio. William Fulton was a merchant and bought and sold cattle and horses. He would take stock and merchandise from Marietta, Ohio to Baltimore over the National Road, bringing back goods to sell in Marietta. He also ran a stage when there was demand for it. William Fulton died July 29, 1823 at age 40. He left behind his wife and four daughters, thus taking the name FULTON with him. This author is very anxious to learn more about James Robert Fulton, William Fulton and their families. Just where in Pennsylvania did they originally settle? It has been said that in 1800 a cousin Andrew Fulton came from Pennsylvania to visit the Marietta, Ohio Fultons. Who are these Pennsylvania relatives ? If you know the answer to these questions, please write to Janet C. Silvester, 335 Shannon Ct., Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548." Hal Phillips from Scottsdale, AZ <phillip@goodnet.com> is a cousin of Janet Silvester and is also studying this family. His source notes that were gleaned from notes of Emily E. Thorniley, page 77 of "Early Settlers of King County, Long Island, New York" mention that James Robert Fulton was a covenanter. After his wife died, he married a Mrs. Mintten. When they arrived in Marietta on horseback in 1800, they boarded at a Tavern, old Stanley House on Ohio Street. Do you know what religion your David Fulton followed ? According to this information, there are no FULTONs in this direct line. But if Andrew Fulton from PA visited the family in Ohio in 1800, perhaps there were other collateral FULTONS in the area that these researchers have not yet discovered and which may give roots to your David. It is so important to study these collateral lines and the entire community to try to find the clues we need. Roberta R. (Fulton) Hirth Harriman, New York, 10926 Fulton web page at: http://www.frontiernet.net/~elisa96/hirth/fulton.htm