Oramel B. Fuller

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

Oramel B. Fuller
Michigan Auditor General
In office 1909–1932
Preceded by	James B. Bradley
Succeeded by	John K. Stack Jr.
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 30th district
In office January 2, 1901 – 1904
Preceded by	Frederick Kessler Baker
Succeeded by	Willis N. Mills
In office January 2, 1907 – 1908
Preceded by	Willis N. Mills
Succeeded by	Otto Fowle
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Delta County district
In office January 4, 1893 – 1898
Personal details
Born	(1858-01-22)January 22, 1858 Jersey City, New Jersey
Died	November 4, 1935(1935-11-04) (aged 77) Lansing, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jennie L. Van Zalingen
Children	2

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.[3] 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.[3]

References

1. "Fuller". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
2. "Legislator Details - Oramel Baum Fuller". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
3. "Mrs Jenne V. Fuller Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 23, 2019.