DuFay A. Fuller

DuFay A. Fuller
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1901–1905
Constituency8th district
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1897–1901
Constituency8th district
Personal details
Born(1852-02-21)February 21, 1852
DiedMarch 3, 1924(1924-03-03) (aged 72)
Belvidere, Illinois, U.S.
PartyRepublican
RelationsCharles Eugene Fuller (brother)
OccupationInsurance agent

DuFay A. Fuller (February 21, 1852 – March 3, 1924) was an American businessman and politician who served in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.

Early life

Fuller was born on February 21, 1852, in Boone County, Illinois, and attended public schools. His brother Charles Eugene Fuller later became a U.S. Congressman.[1]

Career

Fuller worked in the life insurance business and resided in Belvidere, Illinois, with his wife and family. He served on the local school board.[1]

A member of the Republican Party, Fuller was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 8th district, serving from 1897 to 1901 during the 40th and 41st General Assemblies. He was subsequently elected to the Illinois Senate, serving from 1901 to 1905 during the 42nd and 43rd General Assemblies. The 8th district at that time comprised Lake, McHenry, and Boone counties.[1]

Following his legislative service, Fuller was appointed as an Illinois state parole officer.[2]

Death

Fuller died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Belvidere, Illinois, on March 3, 1924.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Illinois Blue Book 1903–1904, Biographical Sketch of DuFay A. Fuller, pg. 362
  2. ^ a b "Hon. D. A. Fuller Died Suddenly Monday Night". Republican Northwestern. March 7, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved March 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.