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Subject: Re: PARKER
Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:44:13 EST

Hi Mary,

Here's more Fulton's from "The Annals of Fenwick":

"July 28th (1846): The Free Church congregation met tonight to petition the
presbytery for a moderation. The preacher they fixed on is a Mr. GIBSON. Mrs.
WYLLIE, Little Fenwick, departed this life. She was up in years, and went
suddenly and unseen. Janet FULTON, third daughter of Alex Fulton, shoemaker,
married to James STEEL, victualler, Glasgow.

September 23rd (1845): James Fulton, cotton and customer weaver, better known
by the name of "The Cripple", departed this life aged somewhere about 70
years. The cognomen of "Cripple" was doubtless derived from the use he made
of stilt and staff in walking. James was in every respect a singular man. For
awkwardness of disposition and self-conceit he was unparalleled. The way in
which his self-conceit developed itself was singular. Because other people
found it convenient to go with shoes tied and a napkin about the necks, to be
contrary he went with his shoes untied and his neck bare. Other people wore
harn (coarse cloth) for shirts and plaiding for coats and trousers. He
reversed this order, wearing harn trousers and plaiding for an outer garment.
He carried this spirit of contrariety into everything else. He did not go to
church, he let a good house go to ruin, he did not shave his beard till it
was a month or six weeks old, and he had a different opinion on everything
from every other person. He had a particular propensity for prying into the
private affairs of others. He pretended to know all about their money, the
debts and their family secrets. His knowledge was limited to such things as
these. And yet, with all these foibles in his character, the Cripple had
about him a kind of stubborn independence, that with a regulated judgment
might have become a virtue.
"As contrary as the Cripple", was a standing by-word in Fenwick.

May 10th (1846): James Fulton, shoemaker, Fenwick Town, departed this life
aged 77 years. James was in some respects rather a remarkable quiet man. He
was a first-rate workman, as well as one ??? so till his death. He sat in two
Scottish conventions as delegate from Fenwick in the years 1792 and 93. He
was a man of firm and decided mind. In his religious and political opinions,
he kept fully up-to-date. He read extensively, and showed as keen a relish
for a new book or magazine as the youngest man in the place. It is a fine
thing to see an old man who has stood true to his principles all his life,
and who grows daily in intelligence and nobility as he approaches nearer to
the tomb.

Hope this helps someone.

Jim Bundy

Subj: Re: PARKER
Date: 1/05/01 3:10:40 PM Central Standard Time
From: Marysearles
To: JBundy



Of course, Jim, that would be wonderful! Thanks, Mary


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"The Annals of Fenwick" mentions several more Fultons that I haven't
transcribed yet. I would be happy to do so if you'd like, and send to the
list.

Jim Bundy

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