Biographies - Elmira Township

Laton Fuller, son of Ambrose and Hannah (Munson) Fuller, was born in Luzerne county, Pa., August 9, 1818. His father was born in Connecticut, September 7,1790 and his mother was born, March 15, 1797, the date of marriage being March 19, 1816.

Of their eleven children, nine are living, namely: Ansell, born February 19, 1817, died April 30, 1863; Laton, referred to above; Clinton, born October 3, 1820, residing here; Walter, born April 20, 1822, residing here; Lucy M. born September 25, 1824, married, residing in Osceola township, Iantha, born June 10, 1827, married, residing at Marshalltown, Ia., Ambrose, Jr., born November 19, 1829, a widower, also residing in Iowa; Hannah, born January 28, 1832, married, residing here; Melinda, born August 30, 1834, unmarried; Emilene, born April 18, 1838, died October 8, 1847; and Nancy, born March 30, 1842, married, residing in Iowa.

The parents of this large family came to this state and county in 1839 and to this township in 1840. When the lands came into market he purchased the claim on which he built his cabin, and resided here until his death, May 30, 1845, his wife surviving until December 16, 1884.

Laton Fuller passed his earlier years on a farm or working in a saw and grist mill. Some time after the family came here, he purchased eighty acres in Henry county, which he improved, sold and moved to this township, where he purchased a quarter section. Another few years, and he sold his second farm, moved into the village, and has led a retired life down to the present time. His first vote was for Harrison, and every vote since has been for whig or republican. During the war he was a member of the Union League, has been school trustee of the township for several terms. He is not a member of any religious society.