Oramel B. Fuller Explained

Oramel B. Fuller
Office:Michigan Auditor General
Term Start:1909
Term End:1932
Governor:Fred M. Warner
Chase Osborn
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Albert Sleeper
Alex J. Groesbeck
Fred W. Green
Wilber M. Brucker
Predecessor:James B. Bradley
Successor:John K. Stack Jr.
State Senate2:Michigan
District2:30th
Term Start2:January 1, 1901
Term End2:1904
Predecessor2:Frederick Kessler Baker
Successor2:Willis N. Mills
Term Start3:January 1, 1907
Term End3:1908
Predecessor3:Willis N. Mills
Successor3:Otto Fowle
State House4:Michigan
District4:Delta County
Term Start4:January 1, 1893
Term End4:1898
Birth Date:22 January 1858
Birth Place:Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Death Place:Lansing, Michigan, US
Spouse:Jennie L. Van Zalingen
Children:2
Party:Republican

Oramel Baum Fuller (January 22, 1858November 4, 1935) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Fuller was born on January 22, 1858, in Jersey City, New Jersey. By 1869, Fuller moved to Lansing, Michigan.[1] Fuller attended schools in Lansing.[2]

Career

In 1874, Fuller worked as a lumber inspector in Muskegon, Michigan. In 1884, Fuller served as a justice of the peace and treasurer in Ford River, Michigan. On November 8, 1892, Fuller was elected as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Delta County district and was sworn in on January 4, 1893. He served in this position until 1898. During his last term serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, he served as the Speaker Pro Tempore. On November 6, 1900, Fuller was elected to the Michigan Senate representing the 30th district. From 1903 to 1904, Fuller would serve as President Pro Tempore of the Michigan Senate. He would serve until 1904, and then again be elected on November 6, 1906, and serve until 1908. From 1909 to 1932, Fuller served as Michigan Auditor General.[2] In 1932, Fuller was not re-elected to this position.[1]

Personal life

Fuller married Jennie L. Van Zalingen on June 15, 1887, in Muskegon, Michigan. Together they had two children. In 1905, Fuller experienced a fall in his home which left him paralyzed, confining him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.[1] [2] On May 29, 1922, Fuller was widowed upon the death of his wife.

Fuller was a Shriner, a Knight of Pythias, and an Elk. Fuller was a Freemason.[1]

Death

Fuller died on November 4, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan.[1] [2] Fuller was interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Muskegon, Michigan on November 7, 1935.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fuller . . December 23, 2019.
  2. Web site: Legislator Details - Oramel Baum Fuller . . December 23, 2019.