Fullenwider - Robert Allen - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Source: Cawfordsville Weekly Journal, 15 October 1892

Robert Allen Fullenwider was born August 5, 1841, in Montgomery county, Ind. He was the son of Eleazer Fullenwider, who was of Puritan blood, and traced his ancestry back to Holland. The Fullenwider family belonged to the Presbyterian church and for many years Eleazer was an Elder, highly esteemed for his upright life and excellent character. Of this family two are living in Montgomery county, and are well and honorably known, namely Mrs. Joseph Milligan, of Crawfordsville, and Newton Fullenwider, of Brown's Valley. Robert A. Fullenwider attended Commercial School in Poughkeepsie, New York, and fitted himself for a merchantile life. At the breaking out of the late war he enlisted in the 40th Indiana Regiment, and served until the failure of health compelled him to return home. He was in the active service nearly two years. He was married to Alice Stookdale, of Springfield, Ill., Nov. 25, 1868, and for nearly twenty-four years he enjoyed the pleasures of a happy home. While living in Springfield, III, Mr. Fullenwider united with the First Presbyterian church. After moving away from Springfield he and his wife united with the Methodist Episcopal church, in which body he remained a consistent member until his death. For nine years he resided in Crawfordsville, where he was highly esteemed by all who know him for his excellent traits of character. For two years he lived in Veedersburg, Ind., where he was prospering in business and had won many friends, His death occurred Sept. 23, after a few weeks of illness, aged 51 years, 1 month and 18 days. The funeral services were held in the home in Veedersburg on Monday, Sept. 26, and were conducted by his former pastor, Rev. G. W. Switzer, assisted by his pastor the Rev. Mr. Riley. The large number in attendance was an eloquent tribute to the worth and character of this man. A largo number of his relatives and friends of Crawfordsville were also in attendance. The remains were brought to this city and placed in the family lot in Oak Hill. Besides the intimate friends who came along, an escort of about thirty of the members of the order of K. of P., of which order Mr. Fullenwider was an honored member, came also and took charge of the services at the grave. The Chaplain of the lodge, Rev. J. W. Nye, pronounced a beautiful tribute to the fallen brother, and also spoke on behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic. A delegation from the G. A. R. post in this city met the friends at the train and acted as an escort to the cemetery. The death of R. A. Fullenwider takes from us one of our noblest men. In every condition of life he was the true man. As a friend, a business man, a citizen, a husband, or a father he was not lacking in any of the principles that ennoble life. He was of a quiet disposition but his principles were imbedded deeply in his nature. To know him well was to appreciate him the more. He was a splendid type of a manly man. He leaves his beloved wife and three children to mourn his loss. Katie and Jessie, and his only son, Robert, have the sweet memories of a loving father's life. The death of the daughter, Josephine, the wife of Charles A. Gilbert, June 1, 1891, was a sorrow that seemed all that could be borne, but the father's death is still deeper. He gave advise concerning his business and so far as he was able made preparation for his family. He consoled his loving wife and children with loving words and assured them that the promises of God would be their support and consolation. Death Is only a narrow stream. The two universes are nearer together than we may know. The life beyond Is the promise of all that we long for here. - thanks so much to Kim H for this nice obit

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 8 Oct 1892

Robert Allen Fullenwider was born August 5, 1841, in Montgomery county. Ind. He was the son of Eleazer Fullenwider. who was of Puritan blood, and traced his ancestry back to Holland. The Fullenwider family belonged to the Presbyterian church and for many years Eleazer was an Elder, highly esteemed for his upright life and excellent character. Of this family two are living in Montgomery county, and are well and honorably known, namely Mrs. Joseph Milligan, of Crawfordsviile, and Newton Fullenwider, of Brown's Valley- Robert A. Fullenwider attended Commercial School in Poughkeepsie, New York, and fitted himself for a merchantile life. At the breaking out of the late war he enlisted in the 40th Indiana Regiment, and served until the failure of health compelled him to return home. He was in the active service nearly two years.

He was married to Alice Stockdale, of Springfield, Ill Nov. 25, 1868 and for nearly twenty-four years he enjoyed the pleasures of a happy home. While living in Springfield. Ill, Mr. Fullenwider united with the First Presbyterian church. After moving away from Springfield he and his wife united with the Methodist Episcopal church, in which body he remained a consistent member until his death. For nine years he resided in Crawfordsviile, where he was highly esteemed by all who knew him for his excellent traits of character. Fox two years he lived in Veedersburg, Ind., where he was prospering in business and had won many friends. His death occured Sept. 23, after a few weeks of illness, aged 51 years, 1 month and 18 days.

The funeral services were held in the home in Veedersburg on Monday, Sept. 2C, and were conducted by his former pastor, Rev. G. W. Switzer, assisted by his pastor the Rev. Mr. Riley. The large number in attendance was an eloquent tribute to the works and character of the man. A large number of his relatives and friends of Crawfordsviile were also in attendance. The remains were brought to this city and placed in the family lot in Oak Hill. Besides the intimate friends who came along, an escort of about thirty of the members of the order of K. of P., of which order Mr. Fullenwider was an honored member, came also and took charge of the services at the grave. The Chaplain of the lodge, Rev. J. W. Nye, pronounced a beautiful tribute to the fallen brother, and also both on behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic. A delegation from the G. A. R. post in this city met the friends at the train and acted as an escort to the cemetery. The death of R. A. Fullenwider takes from us one of our noblest men. In every condition of life he was the true man. As a friend, a business man, a citizen, a husband, or a father he was not lacking in any of the principles that ennoble life.

He was of a quiet disposition but his principles were imbedded deeply in his nature. To know him well was to appreciate him the more. He was a splendid type of a manly man. Ho leaves his beloved wife and three children to mourn his loss. Katie and Jessie, and his only son, Robert, have the sweet memories of a loving father's life. Tho death of the daughter, Josephine, the wife of Charles A. Gilbert, June 1, 1891, was a sorrow that seemed all that could be borne, but the father's death is still deeper. He gave advice concerning his business and so far as he was able made preparation for his family. He consoled his loving wife and children with loving words and assured them that the promises of God would be their support and consolation.- kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 24 Sept 1892

Robert A. Fullenwider died yesterday at his home in Veedersburg, after a painful illness of two weeks. Mr. Fullenwider was a good Christian gentleman, and all persons in this city, where he resided for several years, will be pained to learn of his death. He lived an upright, open life and his memory is a most pleasant one.  The funeral will occur on Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock at Veedersburg, conducted by Revs. Switzer and Reilly. The remains will be brought here for interment at Oak Hill in the afternoon of the same day.