Hon. Abraham Fuller

Abraham Fuller, grandson of John (1611-1699), was a teacher, Selectman from 1760 to 1767, and Town Clerk and Treasurer from 1766 to 1792. He was also a Representative to the General Court for eighteen years, Delegate to the Provincial Congress, Senator, Councilor, and Judge of the Court of Common pleas. At his death, he left 300 pounds to the town to found the Fuller Academy, which was built in West Newton in 1835.

Materials relating to Abraham Fuller are primarily copies from secondary sources and correspondence regarding photographs of paintings of Judge Fuller and his wife Sarah. Included are copy photographs of the paintings, which are said to have been done by Johnston. (First name not known, possibly John.)

Tombstone Inscription: 'He honorably discharged the duties of a representative, Senator, councillor, and judge, a benefactor to the poor, a blessing to his family, to the town, & to mankind'

Note: Age: 75 Spouse: Sarah Fuller (d. 1803)

He was Selectman 4 years; Representative in General Court 18 years ; Delegate to Provincial Congress; Senator, Councillor, and Judge of Court of Common Pleas, Middlesex County; was a member of the Convention assembled in 1788 to ratify the Constitution of the United States.