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

Oramel B. Fuller
Michigan Auditor General
In office
1909–1932
GovernorFred M. Warner
Chase Osborn
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Albert Sleeper
Alex J. Groesbeck
Fred W. Green
Wilber M. Brucker
Preceded byJames B. Bradley
Succeeded byJohn K. Stack Jr.
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 1, 1901 – 1904
Preceded byFrederick Kessler Baker
Succeeded byWillis N. Mills
In office
January 1, 1907 – 1908
Preceded byWillis N. Mills
Succeeded byOtto Fowle
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Delta County district
In office
January 1, 1893 – 1898
Personal details
Born(1858-01-22)January 22, 1858
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
DiedNovember 4, 1935(1935-11-04) (aged 77)
Lansing, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennie L. Van Zalingen
Children2

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Fuller". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Oramel Baum Fuller". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.