Family Group Sheet
NameRobert Allen Fuller
Birth21 Mar 1887, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death3 Feb 1958, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia
FatherElijah Fuller (1857->1900)
MotherIsadora “Dora” Lancaster (~1858-<1900)
Marriageabt 1916
SpouseEmma S.
Birthabt 1893, West Virginia
Notes for Robert Allen Fuller
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Robert Fuller, age 30, residence Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, born 21 Mar 1887 in Round Co., Ky, occupation brakeman, employer K. C. & N. W. R. R., Ward, W. Va, married supporting wife & one child.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 27 Apr 1947, records Robert Allen Fuller, age 55, residence Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, born 21 Mar 1887 in Round Co., Kentucky, employer Kelleys Creek Colliery Co., nearest relative Mrs. Emma Fuller, same address.
His death certificate records Robert Allen Fuller, age 70 years 10 months 12 days, born 21 Mar 1887 in Farmers, Kentucky, died 3 Feb 1958 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, married, occupation retired coal miner, father Lydge Fuller, mother’s maiden name Dora Lancaster, cause of death gas gangrene infection due to amputation mid thigh of left leg due to arteriosclerotic gangrene of left foot, informant Emma Fuller, burial in Ward Cemetery, Ward, WV.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 27 Apr 1947, records Robert Allen Fuller, age 55, residence Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, born 21 Mar 1887 in Round Co., Kentucky, employer Kelleys Creek Colliery Co., nearest relative Mrs. Emma Fuller, same address.
His death certificate records Robert Allen Fuller, age 70 years 10 months 12 days, born 21 Mar 1887 in Farmers, Kentucky, died 3 Feb 1958 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, married, occupation retired coal miner, father Lydge Fuller, mother’s maiden name Dora Lancaster, cause of death gas gangrene infection due to amputation mid thigh of left leg due to arteriosclerotic gangrene of left foot, informant Emma Fuller, burial in Ward Cemetery, Ward, WV.
Census
1900 census of Rowan Co., Kentucky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 16 June, lists on p. 13B as family #222:
Fuller, James T., 23, b. Oct 1876, day laborer; Lizzie, wife, 18, b. Mar 1882; Laura, sister, 5, b. Apr 1895; Robert, brother, 13, b. Mar 1887. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Fuller, James T., 23, b. Oct 1876, day laborer; Lizzie, wife, 18, b. Mar 1882; Laura, sister, 5, b. Apr 1895; Robert, brother, 13, b. Mar 1887. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Census Notes for Robert Allen & Emma S. (Family)
1920 census of Kanawha Co., West Virgin, Cabin Creek district, Ward precinct 28, enumerated 2 Jan, lists on p. 2B as family #21/24, at 167 Kelley’s Creek and Ward Rail Road:
Fuller, Robert, 33, b. Ky Ky Ky, railroader; Emma, wife, 27, b. WV WV WV, John son, 7, b. WV Ky WV.
1930 census of Kanawha Co., West Virginia, Cabin Creek district, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 13A as family #263:
Fuller, Robert A., 43, b. Ky Ky Ky, age at first marriage 29; Emma S., wife, 41, b. WV WV WV, age at first marriage 22; John A., son, 17; Virginia L., dau, 10; Garnett L., dau, 3 7/12; Beulah F., dau, 1 3/12. All children born WV Ky WV.
If the age at first marriage numbers are correct, it suggests that John may be a stepson.
1940 census of Kanawha Co., West Virginia, Cabin Creek district, Ward unincorporated place, ED 20-12, enumerated 4 April, lists on p. 6B as family #402:
Fuller, Robert, 53, b. Ky, slate picker at coal mine; Emma, wife, 47; Garnet, dau, 14; Buelah, dau, 11; John, son, 27, married, motor brakeman at coal mine; Wilson, Virginia, dau, 19, married; Woodrow, son-in-law, 23, married, machine operator at coal mine; Donald Ray, grandson, 1; Myrtle L., granddau, 3/12. All except Robert born in West Virginia; Robert and their children living in the same house in 1935, Woodrow Wilson living in rural Fayette Co., WV.
Fuller, Robert, 33, b. Ky Ky Ky, railroader; Emma, wife, 27, b. WV WV WV, John son, 7, b. WV Ky WV.
1930 census of Kanawha Co., West Virginia, Cabin Creek district, enumerated 15 April, lists on p. 13A as family #263:
Fuller, Robert A., 43, b. Ky Ky Ky, age at first marriage 29; Emma S., wife, 41, b. WV WV WV, age at first marriage 22; John A., son, 17; Virginia L., dau, 10; Garnett L., dau, 3 7/12; Beulah F., dau, 1 3/12. All children born WV Ky WV.
If the age at first marriage numbers are correct, it suggests that John may be a stepson.
1940 census of Kanawha Co., West Virginia, Cabin Creek district, Ward unincorporated place, ED 20-12, enumerated 4 April, lists on p. 6B as family #402:
Fuller, Robert, 53, b. Ky, slate picker at coal mine; Emma, wife, 47; Garnet, dau, 14; Buelah, dau, 11; John, son, 27, married, motor brakeman at coal mine; Wilson, Virginia, dau, 19, married; Woodrow, son-in-law, 23, married, machine operator at coal mine; Donald Ray, grandson, 1; Myrtle L., granddau, 3/12. All except Robert born in West Virginia; Robert and their children living in the same house in 1935, Woodrow Wilson living in rural Fayette Co., WV.
