James Fulton was among the early settlers of Truro, but not a Grantee. He was born in Ireland, in the year 1726, and his wife, Ann Collwell, was born in the year 1728. They were married about the year 1753, and removed to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the year 1761. They settled at LaHave, for about two years, and then removed to Cumberland, in the spring of 1764, and remained there about twelve years. As there was considerable difficulty in Cumberland at the time of the American war, they removed to Pictou, and continued there about four or five years; then, they removed again to Lower Village of Truro. In removing from Pictou to Truro, they underwent great hardships. They had then to travel through the woods without any road, and carry their stuff and their children on their backs. This journey occupied the whole of the week, although they had the assistance of several men --(the late James Kennedy was one who assisted them.) While on their way, there came on a snow storm, which caused them much suffering, as they had to stop in the woods five nights, and one night in particular, their fire works being damp, they could get no fire for some time, and were in great danger of perishing. When they arrived in Truro, they settled on the same place Mr. Charles Crow now resides, in the Lower Village, where Mr. Fulton spent the remainder of his days. He died about the year 1792, and his wife died March, 1812, aged 84 years.
John, their eldest son, was born in Ireland about the year 1754, and was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia, when about seven years old. He was married to Mary Simpson in the year 1775. John Simpson Fulton, their eldest son, was born in 1776. He removed with his father to Ohio, U.S., about the year 1811. He died there in 1814. Ann, the eldest daughter of John Fulton and Mary Simpson, was born in the year 1778. She was married to Eddy Tupper, October 12th, 1798. They had three sons and five daughters, who appear among the Tupper families. Janet T., the second daughter of John and Mary Fulton, was born in 1780. She was married to Daniel Ross, of Pictou, 1799. They had two sons and five daughters. They removed to Ohio, U. S., in 1811, and died there. Mary, another daughter of John and Mary Fulton, was married to William Pollock. They removed to Ohio, U. S., and died there. Elizabeth, their fourth daughter, was married to John Crockett, of Pictou. They had nine sons and nine daughters. She died in Pictou in the year 1867. Sarah Fulton, their fifth daughter, was married to David Hingley in 1812. They had four sons and five daughters. They settled in Merigomish. Mr. Hingley is dead. William, the youngest son of John and Mary Fulton, was born in the year 1792. He was married to Janet, daughter of John Blackie, of Pictou, in 1826. They had one son and four daughters. He died in Stewiacke in 1840, aged 48 years. His wife died in the year 1857. John Fulton's first wife died, and he was married again to Christie second daughter of the Rev. Daniel Cock and widow of Mahew Tupper. They removed to Ohio, U. S., and died there.
William, the second son of James Fulton and Ann Collwell, was born in Ireland, in the year 1757, and was brought by his parents to Nova Scotia, when about four years old. He was married to Sarah, the eldest daughter of James Dunlap and Mary Johnson, in the year 1783. He was one of the eight who removed to Upper Stewiacke, in the spring of the year 1784. He settled on the same place that his grandson, William Fulton, Esq., now resides, where he and his wife spent many happy days. He died there December 11th, 1812, aged 55 years, and his wife died September 20th, 1814, aged 49 years. John J. Fulton, their eldest son, was born in the year 1784. He was married to Sarah, the second daughter of Robert Corbett and Susannah Fletcher, of Londonderry, in the year 1808. He settled first at the South Branch of Stewiacke, and about the year 1818, he exchanged farms with Stephen Johnson, and removed to the Lower Village of Truro, to the same place that his grandfather lived and died. He built the house in which Mr. Charles Crow now resides. He continued to reside in this house until some time after his first wife died. She died about the year 1838. He was married again to Janet, the eldest daughter of James and Agnes McCurdy, of Onslow, widow of the late John Kent. He died June, 1856, aged 72 years, and left no family. His widow died September 1st, 1870, aged 84 years. James Fulton, their second son, was born in Stewiacke in the year 1786. He was married to Margaret, the second daughter of James Kent, Esq., and Margaret Williams in the year 1810. He settled on the farm adjoining the east side of William Cox's farm, after the death of Mahew Tupper, who had occupied it until his death. He resided in the house that George Fulton, Esq., now occupies, where he kept an Inn until the time of his death. He died there suddenly, March 18th, 1829, aged 43 years, and left a widow, five sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. His widow died at Londonderry, February 1st, 1870, in the 83rd year of her age.
Joseph Fulton, the third son of William and Sarah Fulton, was born in Stewiacke, in the year 1788, and it is said that he was the first child who was baptized in Upper Stewiacke. He was married to Eleanor, the third daughter of Robert Corbett and Susan Fletcher, of Londonderry, about the year 1812. They had four sons and five daughters. He inherited his father's property in Upper Stewiacke, where he resided and kept an Inn, where his son, William, recently resided. He was a Justice of the Peace for a number of years before his death. He died December 6th, 1842, aged 54 years, and his widow was married again to John Graham, of Hants Co. Mary, the eldest daughter of William and Sarah Fulton, was born in the year 1790. She was married to Major Alexander L. Archibald, December 13th, 1810. They had four sons and two daughters, who appear among the Archibalds. She died September 8th, 1828, aged 38 years, and her husband died February 12th, 1859, aged 71 years.
Samuel, the fourth son of William and Sarah Fulton, was born in the year 1792. He learned the tanning and shoemaking trade with his brother-in-law, Major A. L. Archibald, and then purchased a place and built the house in which Mr. Charles H. Blair now resides. Here he built a tannery and made preparations for carrying on an extensive business; but being disappointed in securing the affections of a certain young lady, on whom he fancied his happiness depended, he suddenly deeded his property away, left his business unsettled, and emigrated to the United States in 1816, and never returned.
Adam, the fifth son of William and Sarah Fulton, was born in the year 1795. He was a very short man, and not very healthy. He lived a while with his brother, John, in the Lower Village of Truro, where he died a bachelor, January 17th, 1820, aged 25 years. Jane, their second daughter, was born March, 1797. She was married to Jonathan Marsters, a Barrister, February 8th, 1821. Mr. Marsters purchased the house which was owned by the late Matthew Archibald, which is standing yet, near the bank of the River, on Bible Hill, and is owned by Rev. Dr. McCulloch. Here Mr. Marsters spent the remainder of his days.
Ebenezer, the sixth and youngest son of William and Sarah Fulton, was born December 27th, 1799. He was married to Jane, the youngest daughter of Robert Gammell and Margaret Kennedy March 25th, 1824. They had three sons and one daughter. Mrs. Fulton died November 30th, 1836, aged 32 years. He was married again to Sophia, widow of the late John Corbett, May 7th, 1840. They had four sons and two daughters. Mr. Fulton's second wife died March 27th, 1863, aged 51 years. He purchased the farm in Middle Stewiacke that John Corbett, senr., had owned for nearly twenty years. He still occupies it.
Rachel, the third daughter of William and Sarah Fulton, was born 1802. She was married to Ebenezer Munro, Esq., December 10th, 1832. (He is now Judge of Probate for the County of Colchester).
Ann, their fourth and youngest daughter, was born 1804. She was married to John Goudge, February 26th, 1825. They now reside in Halifax.
Samuel Fulton was another son of James Fulton, Senr., and Ann Collwell. He was married to Mary, the second daughter of James and Mary Dunlap. She died in Stewiacke not long after they were married. He was married again to Alice, the fourth daughter of Eliakim Tupper, Esq., and Elizabeth Newcomb. This is said to be the first marriage in Upper Stewiacke. It took place in the house of Samuel Fisher, who was married to her eldest sister. They removed to Ohio, U.S. Their son, Eliakim, returned a few years ago and spent the winter in Stewiacke among his relatives.
Joshua was another son of James and Ann Fulton. He was married to Nancy Simson, the youngest sister of John Fulton's wife. He sympathized very much with the Americans during the time of their rebellion, and not long after they gained their independence he removed to New York, and we know nothing of him or any of his descendants. Ann, daughter of James and Ann Fulton, was born in Cumberland, in the year 1765. She was married to James, son of James and Elizabeth Johnson, December 10th, 1786. They had three sons and six daughters. She died at Stewiacke January 15th, 1824, aged 59 years, and her husband died October 11th, 1842, aged 84 years. Elizabeth, another daughter of James and Ann Fulton, was married to John Johnson. They had one son and two daughters. Mr. Johnson died at Stewiacke July 1st, 1799. She was married again to Robert Logan. They had one son and one daughter. She died February 20th, 1827, and her second husband died December 31st, 1833, aged 70 years. Jane, the youngest daughter of James and Ann Fulton, was married to Caleb Putnam, of Maitland, in the year 1787. They had two sons and six daughters. She was Mr. Putnam's second wife. She and her husband both died some time ago. Mr. Putnam died September. 1838.
