Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-03
Death of Andrew s. Fulton of Wythe
COuntv
A DISTINGUISHED NATIVE OF AUGUSTA
COUNTY.

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On Saturday morning at O'Clock, Nov. 22nd.,
Judge Andrew s. Fulton, native of Waynes-
boro' of this county, full of years and honors,
breathed his last, at the residence Of his SON
| Law, ]. P. M. Sanders of Wythe. at the ad
vanced age of "a years, month, and % days.
He had many relatives and friends in this
county. AS the Wythville Dispatch says. "for
almost half a century, Andrew s. Fulton was
| prominent fignre, not only in the history OF
Wythe county but of the whole of South
West Virginia. During all these years he was
respected, esteemed, and loved by The whole
people, His pure, unselfish and incorrnptible
nature challenged the confidence ofthe public,
and in all relations of life he played well his
part. Whether as a lawyer, legislator, a pol
iticiap, or q bright ornament to the bench, his
character was without a cloud, and his name
was never mentioned without respect. And
these characteristics were equally conspicuous
in private life. AS a husband. father, and
friend he was tender. kind and true, and leaves
behind him u memory which will long be
kept green in the hearts Of the people OF this
section where be was SO we'll known and so
dearly loved.
Though he had passed the allotted term Of
mans pilgrimage on earth, the tidings OF his
death will still bring thrill Of regret through
our mountains and valleys, and many will be
ready 10 excaim, "a great man has fallen."
Peacefully and calmly he contemplated the
"ineyitable hour" and was never heard to ut
ter murmur or comp amt until the vital
forces of an unusually vigorous frame at last
uccun1bed, the wheels of life ceased to revolve,
and his spirit assembled to God who gave it,
Andrew S. Faiton born 10Th sept. 1900
near Waynes5o5o. Augusta county, Va. He
was educated at Hampden Sydney College. af-
terwarIs read law in the Office Of Judge Bris-
coe G. BhidWia in StanntOn Va. He settled
in Abingdon, Va in 1925 and entered on the
practice of law with his brother, John Il. Full
ton, who had few years previously located tn
that town.
He was mar led N Wyihe county, Va, in
1928 to Miss Sselis NJ Kincannnn, and shorty
afterwards renew 10 Wythvile, and soon
attained prominence in the community and In
his profession. ne served his county one or
more terms III the LEGISLATURE Of Virginia, was
elected TO Congress rs a Wing IN 1S47 and serv-
ed one term only, Isis District being largely
Democratic His Wing colleagues from vir-
ginia were VIM. Ballard Preston. YIN L. Cog
gin, Thos. s. Fiourn::y, lohii - Pendleton and
John Minor Bolts. an array of names which
may well challenge comparison with any del
egation from Virginia either before or since
that time.
He served as Commonwealth's Attorney for
Wythe county for several years. and in 1852
was elected by spoplar vote, Judge of the
Circuit Court. which position he filled with
great distinction and ability until 1867 when
he was removed by military authority. Since
his retirement he has led quiet patriarchal
life among his children and other relations
Judge Fulton had nine children, five Of whom
survive him. Peace to bis ashes!"