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Show Volume XXI Issue VI The Ogden Valley news Page 9 July 1, 2013 Life Sketch of Edmund Burke Fuller Edmund Burke Fuller was born in Dover, Kent, England June 16, 1830. He was the sixth child of Ann King (also noted in some records as Ann Smith) and John Fuller. He was christened August 18, 1830 in St. Mary’s Church in Dover. He came of wellto-do parents Edmund Burke Fuller, early who gave settler of Eden. Edmund a good education. His schooling began when he was five, and, by some family records, is said to have graduated from Oxford at an early age. After graduating, he enlisted and served three years in the British Navy. Deciding to travel and see the world, he traveled in Europe. Afterwards, he set sail on the steamship Olympus for America on March 4, 1851, leaving England at the age of 20 years. On the ship’s records, he stated his occupation as carpenter. The trip from Liverpool to New Orleans averaged five weeks in length, ocean conditions permitting. The ship was under the command of Captain Wilson. The registry for this voyage gives the information that Edmund B. Fuller, age 20, made a deposit of 2L for ticket No. 19, February 1851. His home address was 2 Charlton Terrace, Dover, Kent England. The ship ran into a severe storm after entering the Irish Sea when harsh headwinds whipped huge waves against the wooden vessel day and night. For three weeks, many were seasick from the rough sea. Then things worsened as an even more violent storm approached on the horizon. The captain massed both shifts of the crew on deck and ordered all sails immediately shortened. Edmund and another passenger by the name of Nowers were asked to stay loft and help the crew. An article that ran in the July 1978 New Era LDS magazine tells of the ordeal, “Barely were sails hauled in and secured, and passengers herded below deck, when the new storm struck the ship full force. The Olympus trembled and reeled ‘like a drunkard.’ The ‘regular white squall’ snapped the foremast off and carried it overboard. Several men nearly went overboard with the broken mast, which, hanging by the ship’s side, had to be cut loose from it stays with axes. Torrents of wind and water sprang the mainmast at the deck. “Thrown on her beam-ends the Olympus became unmanageable into a fearfully dark night the ship struggled, battered by hurricane winds. Seams of the vessel cracked letting water seep into the hold. “Two hours after the storm began, about 8:00 p.m., four feet of water had poured into the hold and the ship’s pumps were started. Above, kneedeep waters rushed over the decks, causing Nowers and Mr. Fuller to lash themselves to the pumps they were manning to keep from being washed overboard. Hour after hour the storm raged. And the Olympus took on more and more water. “By midnight the captain, crew, and men on deck were despondent because the storm showed no signs of abating. Within earshot of Brother Nowers the captain ordered Second Mate Hamilton to go below deck and tell the Mormon’s president, Elder Howell that ‘if the God of the Mormons can do anything to save the ship and the people, they had better by calling on him to do so.’ The captain confessed that despite the crew’s best efforts the Olympus was sinking at the rate of one foot per hour and that by daylight it would be on the bottom of the sea unless the storm ceased.” The Mormon leader replied to the Captain that the ship of saints, along with the 60 passengers who were not LDS, was not going to go to the bottom of the ocean, but would arrive safely in port in New Orleans. After prayer was offered, the storm relented. Though the trip began badly, things improved for Edmund; while crossing the Atlantic, he met a young lady (a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) who also had taken passage for America, and was also of English descent, having been born at Bedford, England. A courtship developed that blossomed from a close friendship. Edmund and Adelaide Jelly were married in St. Louis, Missouri June 26, 1851 by Thomas Wrighley, a minister of the Protestant Church of St. Louis soon after arriving. Edmund was baptized and joined the LDS Church at St. Louis. The youngest child of Edmund and Adelaide Jelly, Edith, related this story, “Edmund was to further his studies by taking a trip around the world with a tutor. On the ship, crossing to the United States, he met a charming young girl, Adelaide Jelly. The love for this girl grew so strong that he discontinued his trip, and from Descendants of Early Eden Settler Plan Family Reunion: Edmund Burke Fuller family to gather in August Descendants of early pioneer and settler of Eden, Edmund Burke Fuller, are invited to attend a Fuller family reunion on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the park and bowery behind the Huntsville Utah LDS Stake Center in Eden, 6500 E. 1900 N. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:00. A program will follow at 7:00 p.m. A representative from each family— descendants from each of Edmund and Adelaide’s children—will be asked to tell a bit about the lives of this family member, their spouse, children, and accompanying descendants. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and memorabilia for display at the reunion, which will be able to be set up inside the park’s community center. If possible, please bring (hard or electronic) copies of stories, pictures, and histories to share with other family members. Dinner will be potluck, so please bring a main dish or salad to share; drinks, dessert, and eating utensils will be provided by the reunion committee. If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact a member of the reunion committee: Eric Storey, 801-808-5131; Gary Fuller, 801-745-4013; Robert Fuller; or Shanna Francis, 801-745-2688. New Orleans, went up the Mississippi River to St. Louis where he married Adelaide.” Edmund and Adelaide crossed the plains by ox-teams with the Aaron F. Farr Company, arriving in Salt Lake City in the summer of 1854. It was a hard journey, walking or riding in a covered wagon over the rough country, fording rivers, always on the lookout for charging buffalo or Indians. There was an added hardship for Adelaide for, on the 12th of August 1854, her second son Enoch Edmund was born. It was on the plains of Nebraska that the baby came while herds of buffalo milled around. They reached Salt Lake City, Utah September 29, 1854, where they stayed for a short time before settling in East Mill Creek where they lived until a move south by the Latter-day Saints into Utah County. Edmund worked as a private secretary to future (third) president of the LDS church, John Taylor, and also assisted him as a surveyor. Edmund and Adelaide later moved to Ogden in 1860 where he was bookkeeper for the Stephens Implement Company. Then they came by way of Ogden Canyon into Ogden Valley, arriving in July 1862, and made a home in a oneroom cabin on the slopes of the southwest hills of Eden on what was called Wheeler’s Bench. Here they stayed until the fall of 1866. Edmund was called by President Brigham Young to make trips back to assist other pioneers across the plains, leaving the family in an almost destitute condition. This left the work of providing for the family upon Adelaide and the two oldest boys, Enoch and Henry. They had rented a small herd of sheep and hauled logs for Alma Taylor for $5 a thousand. The Fullers also engaged in agricultural pursuits. The Fullers later moved from Wheeler’s Bench to a permanent one-room log home in the center of Eden in 1866, as settlers were advised to move close together in the middle of town to afford protection from the possible trouble with the Indians. No trouble came but Edmund and the family stayed in this location, which was near where the Eden Church house (now the Hearthside) now stands. About a couple of years later, two more rooms were added to the one big room with its big fireplace to furnish heat for warmth and cooking. This was the permanent home for the Fullers. The winters were severe and the family, like all the inhabitants of that time, had not sufficient clothing or food. Edmund bought a lath and picket mill and put it in Wolf Creek Canyon in the northern part of Eden. His sons Henry J. and Enoch turned out thousands of lath and pickets—Enoch hauling the logs and Henry running the machinery. Later Edmund acquired a lumber mill, where Henry sawed lumber for $3 a thousand, and Enoch hauled the lumber for $5 a thousand. In 1867, the Eden School District was organized. Edmund taught school that first year. There were 83 students enrolled, who paid 5 cents per day for tuition. In 1871, the Eden Irrigation Company was organized; Edmund served as its first secretary. He also acted as a self-appointed doctor to early members of the Eden community. In the history “History of the Eden Ward, 1877 – 1077, which was researched and compiled by Melba and Ren Colvin, it states, “Edmund Burke Fuller was one of the first teachers in the cabin school- house. An intellectual man, Fuller was called upon in many instances to advise the community members. He was considered a respected and well-beloved citizen of Eden.” In addition to teaching in the Eden school, he also gave private tutoring in his home. He took an active part in civic affairs. He was good managing finances and business affairs, so was a good provider for his family and he was generous in helping for the welfare of those in need in the community. Edmund also served as Justice of the Peace in Eden, and helped survey and plan the settlement and irrigation system. He was trustee for much of the land owned by the Union Pacific Railroad in the Eden area. Land for farming was purchased form the Union Pacific Railroad. The property in Eden was deeded to Edmund B. Fuller on June 24, 1881, and the deeds were recorded June 6, 1884 in the Weber County Court house, Ogden, Utah. The Fuller home was always open, to welcome neighbors and friends for social gatherings. All were interested here in the settler’s discussions of the troubles and successes of planting and harvesting crops; the news of trappers and stories of the movements of the Indians. There was concern of the citizen’s welfare by the authorities of the nations and local government. Above all each was anxious to hear any reports of the families still living in the country from which each had emigrated. Edmund was a healthy person, about six feet tall, and of slight build. He had deep blue eyes and thick dark brown hair. He wore a beard in the fashion of the times. He smoked a pipe, and held to the English custom of drinking tea. He was a kindly man and loveable with children. Edmund Burke and Adelaide Jelly were the parents of the first white child born in Eden—their seventh child, Edward Burk, who was born December 7, 1862 (died 1931). Their second child, Enoch Edmond, was born at LaPlatte, Nebraska while the couple was crossing the plains on their way to Utah (died 1930). Their first child, Edmund Nowell was born December 16, 1852 in St. Louis, prior to their journey west. He lived less than seven months, dying early in July 1853. Edmund and Adelaide were the parents of thirteen children in all; in addition to Edmund, Enoch, and Edward, were added Elizabeth Ann (1856-1878), Henry John (1857-1911), Adelaide (1859-1948), Gertrude Ellen (1861-1874), Rose Caroline (March 24, 1896 - March 27, 1896), John Henry (1866-1954), Alfred (1867-1890), Esther Sarah (1870-1925), George Arthur (18711940), and Edith Laura (1874-1947). In the late summer of 1902, Edmund became ill and after months of trying to get well, he took Bright’s Disease and died November 26, 1902. His obituary, which appeared in the Ogden Standard Examiner November 27, 1902, states that he died of diabetes at his home in Eden. Edmund and Adelaide remained in Eden until their deaths—Adelaide’s, October 19, 1885. They are buried in the Eden Mountain View Cemetery, which Edmund founded. 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