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Levi K. Fuller
Levi K. Fuller (February 24, 1841 – October 10, 1896) was an American businessman, military officer, and politician. A Republican, he served in the Vermont Senate from 1880 to 1882, as lieutenant governor from 1886 to 1888, and the 44th governor of Vermont from 1892 to 1894.
A native of Westmoreland, New Hampshire, Fuller was raised in Westmoreland and in Bellows Falls, Vermont. He began working at age 13, and completed apprenticeships in printing and telegraphy while still a teenager, in addition to completing evening school courses in engineering, mechanics, and electricity. In 1860, he began working at the Estey Organ Company in Brattleboro, Vermont; he soon became head of manufacturing, and was later appointed the company's vice president. In addition to his work for Estey, Fuller operated a machine shop and became a successful manufacturer of sewing machines and wood planers. Fuller invented more than 100 machines and mechanical innovations, including many that improved railroad cars.
A supporter of the Union, Fuller joined the Vermont Militia during the American Civil War, and remained affiliated with the organization until winning the governorship. In the mid-1870s, he became the commander of an artillery battery he personally raised, equipped, and paid, which was later accepted into National Guard service. A Republican in politics, Fuller represented Windham County in the Vermont Senate for one term, 1880 to 1882. From 1886 to 1888, he served as Vermont's lieutenant governor. In 1892, he was elected governor, and he served until 1894.
After serving as governor, Fuller returned to his work at Estey Organ. His health began to fail in 1895, and he died in Brattleboro on October 10, 1896. He was first buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Brattleboro. In 1900, his remains were moved to Brattleboro's Morningside Cemetery.
Levi Knight Fuller was born in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, on February 24, 1841, a son of Washington Fuller and Lucinda (Constantine) Fuller. He was raised in Westmoreland and in Bellows Falls, Vermont. At age 13, he moved to Brattleboro, Vermont to begin working, and became an apprentice at the printing firm of James H. Capen. Fuller learned the printer's trade and was also trained as a telegraph operator, in addition to attending Bellows Falls High School and Brattleboro High School. In 1856, he moved to Boston to become an apprentice machinist, and also worked as a telegrapher in order to pay for evening school studies in engineering and manufacturing. In 1857, Fuller moved to Burlington, Vermont, where he worked as a telegrapher.
In 1860, Fuller returned to Brattleboro to begin work as a machinist and engineer with the Estey Organ Company. In May 1865, he married Abby Emily Estey, the daughter of Estey Organ's founder. By 1866, he had been appointed superintendent of the company's manufacturing. By the early 1870s, Fuller was the company's vice president, and his overseas trips on behalf of the company resulted in Estey Organ's expansion into the international market. He patented over one hundred inventions, including international standard pitch, an innovation that was adopted by manufacturers of musical instruments throughout the world, an achievement called by the maker of Steinway pianos "one of the most important, perhaps the most important, in the annals of musical history."
In addition to his work for Estey Organ, Fuller owned and operated his own machine shop. This venture proved successful, and Fuller became a well-known maker of mechanical wood planers and sewing machines. The inventions Fuller created and improved in his shop included railroad car ventilators and dust arresters, recorders for tracking the condition of railway beds, railroad car couplings, hydraulic engines, and timber drying devices. Fuller's additional business activities included serving as a director of the Brattleboro Savings Bank and the National Life Insurance Company. Fuller was also a shareholder in the Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad, and served as the shareholders' auditor.
In June 1863, Fuller enrolled for the Union's military draft during the American Civil War. In December 1864, he joined the Vermont Militia's Company A, 12th Regiment, which performed in-state duties during the war. He enlisted as a private, was immediately promoted to sergeant, and continued to serve after the war ended. In 1873, Fuller was appointed a colonel by brevet on the staff of Governor Julius Converse.
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Levi K. Fuller
Levi K. Fuller (February 24, 1841 – October 10, 1896) was an American businessman, military officer, and politician. A Republican, he served in the Vermont Senate from 1880 to 1882, as lieutenant governor from 1886 to 1888, and the 44th governor of Vermont from 1892 to 1894.
A native of Westmoreland, New Hampshire, Fuller was raised in Westmoreland and in Bellows Falls, Vermont. He began working at age 13, and completed apprenticeships in printing and telegraphy while still a teenager, in addition to completing evening school courses in engineering, mechanics, and electricity. In 1860, he began working at the Estey Organ Company in Brattleboro, Vermont; he soon became head of manufacturing, and was later appointed the company's vice president. In addition to his work for Estey, Fuller operated a machine shop and became a successful manufacturer of sewing machines and wood planers. Fuller invented more than 100 machines and mechanical innovations, including many that improved railroad cars.
A supporter of the Union, Fuller joined the Vermont Militia during the American Civil War, and remained affiliated with the organization until winning the governorship. In the mid-1870s, he became the commander of an artillery battery he personally raised, equipped, and paid, which was later accepted into National Guard service. A Republican in politics, Fuller represented Windham County in the Vermont Senate for one term, 1880 to 1882. From 1886 to 1888, he served as Vermont's lieutenant governor. In 1892, he was elected governor, and he served until 1894.
After serving as governor, Fuller returned to his work at Estey Organ. His health began to fail in 1895, and he died in Brattleboro on October 10, 1896. He was first buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Brattleboro. In 1900, his remains were moved to Brattleboro's Morningside Cemetery.
Levi Knight Fuller was born in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, on February 24, 1841, a son of Washington Fuller and Lucinda (Constantine) Fuller. He was raised in Westmoreland and in Bellows Falls, Vermont. At age 13, he moved to Brattleboro, Vermont to begin working, and became an apprentice at the printing firm of James H. Capen. Fuller learned the printer's trade and was also trained as a telegraph operator, in addition to attending Bellows Falls High School and Brattleboro High School. In 1856, he moved to Boston to become an apprentice machinist, and also worked as a telegrapher in order to pay for evening school studies in engineering and manufacturing. In 1857, Fuller moved to Burlington, Vermont, where he worked as a telegrapher.
In 1860, Fuller returned to Brattleboro to begin work as a machinist and engineer with the Estey Organ Company. In May 1865, he married Abby Emily Estey, the daughter of Estey Organ's founder. By 1866, he had been appointed superintendent of the company's manufacturing. By the early 1870s, Fuller was the company's vice president, and his overseas trips on behalf of the company resulted in Estey Organ's expansion into the international market. He patented over one hundred inventions, including international standard pitch, an innovation that was adopted by manufacturers of musical instruments throughout the world, an achievement called by the maker of Steinway pianos "one of the most important, perhaps the most important, in the annals of musical history."
In addition to his work for Estey Organ, Fuller owned and operated his own machine shop. This venture proved successful, and Fuller became a well-known maker of mechanical wood planers and sewing machines. The inventions Fuller created and improved in his shop included railroad car ventilators and dust arresters, recorders for tracking the condition of railway beds, railroad car couplings, hydraulic engines, and timber drying devices. Fuller's additional business activities included serving as a director of the Brattleboro Savings Bank and the National Life Insurance Company. Fuller was also a shareholder in the Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad, and served as the shareholders' auditor.
In June 1863, Fuller enrolled for the Union's military draft during the American Civil War. In December 1864, he joined the Vermont Militia's Company A, 12th Regiment, which performed in-state duties during the war. He enlisted as a private, was immediately promoted to sergeant, and continued to serve after the war ended. In 1873, Fuller was appointed a colonel by brevet on the staff of Governor Julius Converse.
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