William S. Fulton
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For the American archeologist, see William Shirley Fulton. For other persons with similar names, see William Fulton (disambiguation).
William Savin Fulton (June 2, 1795 – August 15, 1844) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Arkansas from 1836 until his death in 1844. He had previously served as the fourth governor of Arkansas Territory, from 1835 to 1836, and the second secretary of the Arkansas Territory from 1829 to 1835.
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William S. Fulton | |
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United States Senator from Arkansas | |
In office September 18, 1836 – August 15, 1844 | |
Preceded by | new constituency |
Succeeded by | Chester Ashley |
4th Governor of Arkansas Territory | |
In office March 9, 1835 – June 15, 1836 | |
President | Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | John Pope |
Succeeded by | James Conway |
2nd Secretary of the Arkansas Territory | |
In office April 8, 1829 – February 23, 1835 | |
President | Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | Robert Crittenden |
Succeeded by | Lewis Randolph |
Personal details | |
Born | William Savin Fulton (1795-06-02)June 2, 1795 Cecil County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 15, 1844(1844-08-15) (aged 49) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W |
Political party | Democratic (Jacksonian) |
Spouse | Matilda Nowland |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Maryland Militia |
Years of service | 1813–1814 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Captain Nicholson's Company of Artillery |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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