Michael Alan Fuller

Notes:

Michael was born when his father was stationed at Ellington AFB in Houston, where he served as a Liason Advisor working with the Reserve Air Crews. This group also moved cargo for the armed services throughout the US and South America.

Michael excelled in sports and hoped to become a coach after finishing college. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 18, and planned to attend college with the G.I. Bill after completing his term of service. He played on several base teams, and at Kelly AFB played softball, basketball, and football. Michael's death came without warning, following a base softbally game. He had not been sick, and at 6'2' and 180 lbs. he was the picture of health. After his death, the Baker Flight team dedicated its season to his memory, and all players wore his number on their shoulder. There was standing room only at the Rosevine Church of God for his memorial service, some of his military friends came from as far away as Idaho.

A Mike Fuller Memorial Fund was established in San Augustine to raise money for the local little league, and the ball field where Mike played his last game was named the "Mike Fuller Memorial Field."

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Herman suffered from tuberculosis, and spent some time at a hospital in San Angelo when his children were still young. His wife and their eldest children, ranging in age from 14 to 10 had to bring in the crops while Herman was hospitalized. James Roland Fuller recounted that "what kept us going beyond our own best efforts was the help and encouragement of the good people of the county, especially their friends and neighbors in Rosevine, who came to help work the crops. Many of them pledged one days work each week, as needed, even while busy with their own crops. With their help and the grace of God we were able to survive."

When Herman returned, he was not able to farm. He traded his animals and equipment to a local store owner as a down payment on the store. He also was hired by the Rosevine school district to pick up and deliver students to the school. Ruth also helped at the store. As the years passed, Herman regained enough strength to operate stores and service stations throughout east and southest Texas.

The following obituary was excerpted from the
SABINE COUNTY REPORTER HEMPHILL, TEXAS
13 August 1970

Funeral services for James Herman Fuller, 66, of Rosevine were held 2 pm Thursday at the Rosevine Church of God, Pastor Bill Miller, officiating, assisted by Rev. Tommy Long and the Rev. C.D. Sachtleben. Burial was at the Church Cemetery under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home of San Augustine.

Pallbearers were Earl Williams, Ira Drawhorn, Bill Baber, Kenneth Baber, Keith, Tommy and Jim Fuller and Johnny Toner.

Fuller died suddenly at 11 pm Tuesday in San Augustine. He was a native of Sabine County, a member of the Church of God, and retired merchant.

Survivors were his wife, Julia, 6 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Toner and Ola Jean Ford of Orange, Narvalyn Ellison of Rosevine, Mrs. E.J. Cox of Houston, Mrs. Bill Baber of Beaumont, Mrs. Roland Bigley of Kingsville [the last three women were his stepdaughters]; seven sons, Conrad Fuller of Pasadena, James Fuller and Herman Fuller Jr. of Rosevine, Bobby J Fuller of San Augustine, David Fuller of Bronson, Dwayne Fuller of Baytown and Winfred Wright [step-son] of Port Neches. He was also survived by sisters Nina McLemore of San Augustine, Tera Cousins of Carthage, Bertha Williams of Conroe, and brother Joe Fuller of Rosevine, and by 40 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

(Courtesy of Kay Parker McCary of Sabine County)

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 6
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 7A Stamped 98
139-143
Mc Croskey, Robert Head M W 52 m20 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
McCroskey, Maud Wf F W 42 M17 Miss Miss La
McCroskey, Fred Son M W 19 S La Ga Miss Laborer General Farm
McCroskey, Roy Son M W 16 S La Ga Miss
McCroskey, Ray Son M W 11 S La Ga Miss
140-144
Fuller, Herman Head M W 24 m19 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Hauling Co
Fuller, Ruth Wf F W 23 M18 La Ga Miss
Fuller, Mildred Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx La
Fuller, Narvaline Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx La
Fuller, Conrad Son M W 1 S Tx Tx La

James married Ruth McCroskey about 1924. Ruth (daughter of Olive Robert "Bob" McCroskey and Maudie Alva Roberts) was born on 11 Jan 1907 in Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana; died on 9 Dec 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not able to find death record.

Notes:

Married:
At one time, Ruth's parents were sharecroppers for Joseph T. Fuller (Herman's father), and that is how Ruth McCroskey and Herman Fuller met.

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Bexar County, JP 1, City of San Antonio
Enumerated April 21, 1930
ED 15-112 SD 22 Sheet 40B
Dawson Road
826-495-547
Stahl, William M Head m W 30 m 23 Tx Tx Tx AutoMechanic Gas Co
Stahl, Cecelia J Wf F W 30 M 23 Tx Tx
Stahl, Gladys E Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Bexar County, JP #3
Enumerated May 16, 1940
SD 20 ED 15-14 Sheet 12B
Bulverde Road
Stahl, Wm M. Head M W 40 Wd Tx Same House Auto Mechanic Garage
Stahl, Gladys E Dtr F W 16 S Tx Same House
Stahl, Betty Lola Dtr F W 6 S Tx Same house

William married Cecelia Ida Bremer on 22 Nov 1922 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Cecelia (daughter of Hugo Bremer and Emma Haag) was born on 27 Aug 1899 in Bracken, Comal County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1938 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3MW-982
name: Cecelia Ida Stahl
event: Death
event date: 12 Nov 1938
event place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States
Residence Nacogdoches Road
gender: Female
marital status: Married
birth date: 27 Aug 1899
birthplace: Bracken, Texas
father's name: Hugo Bremer
mother's name: Emma Haag
certificate number: 48892
film number: 2117825
digital folder number: 005144932
image number: 00654
Collection: "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," Cecelia Ida Stahl, 1938

Notes:

Married:
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F6B1-6VS
groom's name: William M. Stahl
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Cecilia Bremer
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 22 Nov 1922
marriage place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
groom's father's name:
groom's mother's name:
bride's father's name:
bride's mother's name:
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: M75207-0
system origin: Texas-EASy
source film number: 24947
reference number: p436
Collection: "Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973," William M. Stahl, 1922

Notes:

At the time of the 1900 census, he was living between his older brother William and his wife's parents, John and Jane Fullen.

The following obituary was published regarding the death of Joseph Fuller:

Funeral services for Joseph Thomas Fuller, 81, were held at the Church of God at Rosevine, Thursday, November 30 at 2:00 o'clock. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grover Eddings, in Rosevine on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm after a prolonged illness.

Services were conducted by Rev. C.S. Singleton officiating and assisted by Rev. Clarence Howell. Burial was in the Rosevine cemetery under the direction of the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Mr. Fuller moved to Texas at the age of two. He was born at Malvern, Arkansas November 4, 1869. He was married to Alice Pointer March 27, 1917. He had been a member of the Church of God for the past 37 years.

Surviving are: wife, Mrs. Alice Fuller; four daughters: Mrs. V.E. McLemore of San Augustine, Mrs. Grover Eddings of Rosevine. Mrs. O.H. Williams of East Bernard, Mrs. W.D. Cousins of Sarepta, LA; two step daughters Mrs. Denton Kerr of Houston, Mrs. Hamp Woods of San Augustine; three sons L.A. of Hemphill, Herman of Rosevine and J.S. of San Antonio, five step-sons: Enlow Birdwell of San Augustine, Estes Birdwell of Chinquapin, Oscar Birdwell of San Augustine, W.M. Pointer of Big Lake and M.B. Pointer of Corpus Christi; 23 grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, 29 step grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were: Dale Tisdale, Buddy Pointer, Fred Ellison, Elo Finderson, Henry Marshburn and Louis McDonald.

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 6B
99-99
Fuller, Joseph Head W M Sept 1870 29 M 11 Ark Ark Ark Farmer
Fuller, Ola Wf W F Feb 1874 26 m 11 7/6 Tx Tx Tx
Fuller, Alonzo Son W M July 1890 9 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Nina Dau W F Nov 1891 8 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Price Son W M Feb 1894 6 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Brooks Son W M Mar 1895 5 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Ethel Dau W F Feb 1897 3 Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Bertha Dau W F Feb 1900 5/12 Tx Ark Tx

1910 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine, Precinct No. 6
Enumerated 11 May 1910 Fred Berryman
SD 2, ED 122, Stamped 148
215-215
Fuller, Joe T Head M W 40 M2 0 Ark Ga Ga Farming
Fuller, Blanche Wife F W 28 M2 0 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
Fuller, Alonzo A Son M W 19 S Tx Ark Tx Farming At home
Fuller, Price J Son M W 17 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, John B Son M W 15 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Ethel Dtr F W 13 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Bertha Dtr F W 10 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Tera M Dtr F W 8 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Herman Son M W 6 S Tx Ark Tx
Birdwell, Vertie O Step Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Birdwell, Oscar E Step Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct 6
Enumerated 2 January 1920 by Jesse L. Mosley
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 1A
3-3
Fuller, Joseph Hd M W 50 M Ark Ga Ga Farmer
Fuller, Alice J Wife F W 35 M Tx Tenn Tex
Fuller, Bertha L Dtr F W 19 S Tx Ark Tx Teacher
Fuller, Tera M Str F W 12 S Tx Ark Tx
Fuller, Herman J Son M W 16 Tx Ark Tx Farm Laborer
Fuller, Jos S Son M W 8 S Tx Akr Tx
Pointer, Edna A StepDtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Pointer, Mannie Stepson M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx

(Medical):arteriosclerosis, Rheumatoid arhritis

Joseph married Viola "Ola" Fullen on 22 May 1889 in Sabine County, Texas. Viola (daughter of John W. Fullen and Jane Allen) was born on 29 Feb 1872 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Mar 1907 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in McMahan's Chapel Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Evon Tisdale gave Melinda McLemore Strong a brown dress with black ribbons that had belonged to Viola. It is in very fragile condition.

Her tombstone is inscribed "Resting in Heaven"

Notes:

Married:
J.T. Fuller and Viola Fullen were married by S.D. Harp, J.P. Beat No 6, Sabine County, Texas on May 22, 1889. A copy of their marriage certificate was filed on the 8th day of June, 1889 by W.T. Arnold, County Clerk for Sabine County.

In his "Farm Corner" column (clipping not dated), Joe Combs wrote: "Recently (I) had the pleasure of meeting Lonzo A. Fuller of Hemphill. He was at the desk of Otis A. Fullen, president of the Security State Bank. The thought occurred that changing the last letter of either name would change the name to either Fuller or Fullen. Being a little curious a few questions were asked, and it developed that Mr. Fuller and Mr. Fullen are related. "Yes," said Mr. Fullen, "we came from the same stock. In fact, Mr. Fuller's great grandfather was also my great grandfather. Right there the Fullers and the Fullens got mixed up in such a way that most of them in the Hemphill region are kinfolk." Mr. Fullen explained further that one of the families often became enamored of one of the other families, and a marriage took place. The fact that only one letter of the alphabet had to be changed to make the bride's name fit that of the groom's may or may not have had its influence upon courtships. Mr. Fuller is a builder in the Hemphill region, and also does some farming. He said that his great grandfather was somewhat of a builder also. He says the first house ever built in Sabine County that had a brick chimney was built by great grandfather Fuller sometime about 1840. "That old house just wouldn't fall down," says Mr. Fuller, "and fire finally had to get rid of it. And as proof of the quality put in brick chimneys of that day, the old chimney is still standing as a silent reminder of a day that is gone." {Note: Since John Fuller didn't move to Sabine County until 1870, it is most likely that it was Lonzo's other great grandfather John/James? Fullen who built the above mentioned house in 1840...proof that those pesky "n's" and "r's" are indeed easily confused}.

Joe and Viola Fuller had eight children before Viola died in 1907. Joe married twice more, to Blanche Birdwell (a widow with children). Blanche and Joe had two children of their own before she died. Joe's final marriage was to Alice Pointer, also a widow with children, in 1917. He and Alice were married for over 30 years until his death.

Notes:

James R. Fuller, in his autobiography, wrote that his uncle Ray McCroskey told him "that his father and two of his brother's left their hometown of Sparks, Georgia and traveled to the Chicago World Fair. On their way home, they ran out of money in Pollock, Louisiana, a booming sawmill town. They were all able to get jobs their, and settled in that area for a time. Though two of the brothers later moved to Jasper, Texas, Bob remained in Pollock a bit longer, and it was there he married Maudie Alva Roberts. "

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDT9-37Z
name: Olive Robert Mccroskey
death date: 12 Feb 1948
death place: Precinct 6, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 71 years 9 months
estimated birth date:
birth date: 12 May 1876
birthplace: Georgia
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: D.C. Mccroskey
father's birthplace: Georgia
mother's name: Mary Roberts
mother's birthplace: Georgia
occupation: Farmer
place of residence: Bronson, Sabine, Texas
cemetery: Rosevine Cem.
burial place: Bronson, Texas
burial date: 14 Feb 1948
additional relatives:
film number: 2218831
digital film number: 4031424
image number: 2899
reference number: 9195
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Olive Robert Mccroskey, 1948

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Louisiana, Beauregard Parish, Merryville
Enumerated 16 Mar 1920
SD 7 ED 109 Sheet 17A
318-330
McCroskey, Olive R Head m W 41 M Ga Ga Ga Grader Lumber Mill
McCroskey, Maud Wf F W 31 M Miss Miss La
McCroskey, Ruth Dtr F W 12 S La Ga Miss
McCroskey, Fred Son M W 9 S La Ga Miss
McCroskey, Roy Son M W 6 S La Ga Miss
McCroskey, Ray Son M W 1 S La Ga Miss

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 6
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 7A Stamped 98
139-143
Mc Croskey, Robert Head M W 52 m20 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
McCroskey, Maud Wf F W 42 M17 Miss Miss La
McCroskey, Fred Son M W 19 S La Ga Miss Laborer General Farm
McCroskey, Roy Son M W 16 S La Ga Miss
McCroskey, Ray Son M W 11 S La Ga Miss
140-144
Fuller, Herman Head M W 24 m19 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Hauling Co
Fuller, Ruth Wf F W 23 M18 La Ga Miss
Fuller, Mildred Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx La
Fuller, Narvaline Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx La
Fuller, Conrad Son M W 1 S Tx Tx La

Olive married Maudie Alva Roberts before 1907 in Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana. Maudie was born on 9 Feb 1888 in Mississippi; died on 14 May 1956; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not able to find death record.

Notes:

Married:
They met in Pollock, Louisiana, a booming sawmill town.

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD63-141
name: Christian Stahl
death date: 11 Oct 1917
death place: Schertz, Guadalupe, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 46 years 11 months 11 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 16 Nov 1870
birthplace: Selma, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: Henry Stahl
father's birthplace: Germany
mother's name: Margarete Schmidt
mother's birthplace: Germany
occupation: Farmer
place of residence: Texas
cemetery:
burial place: Wetmore, Texas
burial date: 12 Oct 1917
additional relatives: X
film number: 2051961
digital film number: 4165796
image number: 1430
reference number: v X cn 28090
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Christian Stahl, 1917

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Bexar County, JP 3
Enumerated 29 Jun 1900
SD 5 ED 112 Sheet 16B
330-335
Stahl, Christian Head W M Nov 1870 29 M 5 Tx German Germany Farmer
Stahl, Bertha Wf W F Mar 1879 21 M 5 2/2 Tx Germany Germany
Stahl, Alma Dtr W F May 1897 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Stahl, Willie Son W M Aug 1899 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
331-346
Perez Family
332-347
Stahl Henry Sr Head M W Oct 1835 64 M 35 Germany Germany Germany 1867 33 Na Farmer
Stahl, Margareta Wf W F Jan 1832 67 M 38 6/4 Germany Germany Germay 1867 33
333-348
Louis and Mary Wetz

1910 Census
Texas, Bexar County, JP 3
Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
SD 14 ED 73 Sheet 6B
100-100
Stahl, Christian Head m W 39 M1 14 Tx Ger/German Ger/German Farmer
Stahl, Bertha Wf F W 31 m1 14 5/5 Tx Ger/German Ger/German
Stahl, Alma Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Stahl, Willie Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Stahl, Herbert Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Stahl, Louis Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Stahl, Fleetie Dtr M (sic) W 3 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas. Bexar. K{ 3
Enumerated 8 Jan 1920
SD 14 ED 102 Sheet 2A
Stahl Road
25-25
Stahl, Bertha Head F W 41 W Tx German German Germany German Farmer
Stahl, Willie Son m W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Stahl, Herbert Son m W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Stahl, Louis Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Stahl, Kleita Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx

Christian married Bertha Renz. Bertha (daughter of Jacob Renz and Catharina "Katherine" Korbel) was born on 8 Jan 1879 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; died on 4 Jun 1962 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Wetmore Community Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From FindAGrave: s/o Margarita Schmidt and Frederick Heinrich Stahl
h/o Bertha Renz

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F6TL-Z91
name: Hugo Bremer
gender: Male
burial date: 16 Dec 1936
burial place: Bracken, Tex.
death date: 15 Dec 1936
death place: Precinct No. 2, Comal, Texas
age: 68
birth date: 27 Jan 1868
birthplace: New Braunfels, Tex.
occupation: Retired
race: White
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Emma Bremer
father's name: Adolph Bremer
father's birthplace: Germany
mother's name: Mary Mueller
mother's birthplace: Germany
indexing project (batch) number: B75247-1
system origin: Texas-EASy
source film number: 1753145
reference number:
Collection: "Texas, Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973," Hugo Bremer, 1868

(Research):
Census Listings

1920 Census
Texas, Comal County, JP 2
Enumerated 24 and 26 Jan 1920
SD 14 ED 129 Sheet 18A
Nacogdoches Road
2-3
Bremer, Hugo Head M W 51 M Tx Germany Germany Laborer Farm
Bremer, Emma Wf F W 44 M Tx Germany Germany
Bremer, Robert Son M W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer County Road
Bremer, Cecilia Dtr F W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Servant Private Family
Bremer, Otto Son M W 15 S Tx Tx TSx

Hugo married Emma Haag. Emma (daughter of Friedrich "Fritz" Haag and Jakobine "Josephine" Froelich) was born on 21 Aug 1875 in Comal County, Texas; died on 10 Apr 1952 in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas; was buried in Bracken Cemetery, Bracken, Comal County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3Z3-YBY
name: Emma Bremer
event: Death
event date: 10 Apr 1952
event place: New Braunfels, Comal, Texas, United States
gender: Female
marital status: Widowed
birth date: 21 Aug 1875
birthplace: Comal, Texas
father's name: Fritz Hoag
mother's name: Jacobina Froelich
certificate number: 16766
film number: 2075021
digital folder number: 005145640
image number: 03325
Collection: "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," Emma Bremer, 1952

FindAGrave notes that she was the "Wife of Hugo Bremer and daughter of Friedrich "Fritz" and Jakobine Froelich Haag."