BIO:  David Fulton, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Peach Bottom Township, Pg 163

DAVID FULTON was born in Peach Bottom Township, May 12, 1816.  His parents, John and Elizabeth 
(Creswell) Fulton, were like most of the early settlers of this township, of Scotch-Irish 
descent.  John Fulton was, for many years, a prominent school teacher, as well as farmer.  He 
acquired a large tract of land by his industry and economy, and was the father of five sons, 
and two daughters.  David, the eldest of the family, was educated as a farmer, and was married 
June 29, 1839, to Sarah Jane, daughter of Allen and Margaret (Regan) Miller.  They have had six 
children:  John H., Robert A., Martha A., Margaret A., Elizabeth J. and Agnes M., all of whom 
reside in Peach Bottom Township, except Margaret, wife of Thomas Gregg, of Lancaster County.  
Mr. Fulton has filled with credit the offices of supervisor and school director in his native 
township, and by his own industry has acquired a competency, while enjoying the respect and 
confidence of his neighbors.  The family are connected with the Slate Ridge Presbyterian 
Church.