His father, Frank Udell Fuller, first worked in a cigar shop. Frank must have enjoyed smoking cigars and passed that on to Clyde. I can still recall the aroma of cigars in his home during my visits to grandpa. Frank Udell, a man holding to Holiness beliefs, also worked as a laborer[4] before becoming a barber.[5] About the time Frank passed away in 1923, the barber shop that he had started would be operated by Clyde.
Clyde's mother, Martha "MJ" Jennie was an only child of a farmer. MJ's mother passed away when she was five and she was raised by her grandparents, John and Elizabeth Ervin BUCK.
Clyde was born on June 24, 1890 in Centerville, Iowa located in Appanoose County on Iowa's southern border. It was near Putnam County, Missouri where his grandfather, Philo Fuller, had lived after leaving Appanoose County during the 1850s.[7]
Youth: 1890 to 1908
The Frank Fuller household were all born in Appanoose County, Iowa. During 1895, Clyde was the youngest child of four aged from 13 to 4. The family followed Holiness belief.[4]
By the end of 1900, Clyde would be 10 and have 2 more sisters. His parents had a total of six children. The youngest would be born just after the enumeration of the 1900 United States Census. Their children were:[5]
Charles was born four years later in January of 1888.
Clyde was born June of 1890. However, one record shows his estimated year of birth was 3 years earlier. When Clyde enlisted in the army December of 1908 his age was listed as 21 and a half years making his estimated birth about June of 1887. His actual age at enlistment was 18 and a half years.
Anna Viola was born July 30, 1900, about two months after the census was enumerated.
Clyde was living in Centerville Ward 3 (house number was 1220 street not legible) The family completed "Population Schedule -1905" cards C50 Frank U; C51 MJ; C52 Charles; C53 Clyde; C54 Mary; and C55 Anna Viola. George and Edna were both over 20 and probably in their own households.[8]
Military Service: 1908-1911
Clyde T Fuller was enlisted in the United States Army on December 11, 1908 at Jefferson Barracks, Lemay, Missouri, United States. Clyde was one of two who were enlisted by Captain Gregory that day. It is unlikely that Clyde and the young man from Chicago knew each other. Clyde was listed as a 21.5 years old barber with brown eyes, dark hair/complexion and 5'4 1/4" tall. Clyde was assigned to Company D. of the 11th Infantry. He served 3 years and was stationed at Fort D. A. Russell, Laramie, Wyoming during 1910 and from there he was discharged December 10, 1911.[9][10]
Family Summary
Clyde would marry twice. His first marriage to Ruth Summers[11] lasted about seven years.[12] Early in the marriage their son, Mel, was born.[13] In the fourth year, Clyde completed his WWI draft registration.[14] Three years later Clyde and Ruth divorced.[12] Both remarried within a year.[15][16]Clyde's marriage to his second wife, Ruby Peterson, was in the parsonage of Salem Lutheran Church.[17]Clyde and Ruby had four children, however, only two lived to adulthood, LTC Donald Clyde Fuller and Rose Marie Fuller. They had two babies who died within a few days. The first was their daughter, Unknown Fuller, whose name was not recorded. She died the day she was born on April 4, 1926.[18]Ralph Wilbur lived during 1933 for a few days.[19] During Clyde's second marriage his beliefs were of the Lutheran faith. His death was in Moline Lutheran Hospital.[7]
First Marriage: 1913
Then on April 1, 1913 In Centerville, IowaClyde married Ruth Summers, the daughter of Alonzo B Summers and Aloysia Anna Green. Clyde was 22 and his bride was 18.[11][20]Clyde and Ruth moved to the town of Jefferson, Iowa located in Green County, the birthplace of their son Mel Fuller.[13] By 1915 Clyde was following Free Methodist beliefs and working as a barber who made $775. the prior year. No military service was mentioned. His residence was Ward 1 of Jefferson Greene, Iowa.[21]
World War I Draft: 1917
Four years later on June 5, 1917 Clyde completed the World War I Draft Registration Card. Much can be gleaned from that card. Clyde:[14]
Was a short, stout Caucasian man having brown eyes and dark brown hair with no visible balding or disabilities.
Lived at 308 Harrison in Jefferson, Iowa.
Was a natural born citizen born on June 24, 1890.
Employed as a barber by Robert Moranville.
Supported a wife and a child.
Had three years military experience including two years with the State Guard and was a Private in the Regulars.[9]
Claimed exemption from the draft due to his wIfe and child.
First Marriage Ends in Divorce: 1920
Clyde and Ruth moved to Moline, Illinois. On June 1, 1918 they separated. Clyde of East Moline charges Ruth with desertion and asks for custody of their son. The Moline Dispatch dated 5 Aug 1920 lists this case has been filed for September.[12]
Between Marriages: 1920 - 1921
Clyde and Ruth were married about seven years. By January 6, 1920 the US Census recorded that Ruth was living in California with her new husband, Ross Townsend,[16] and six days later the US Census records that Clyde and his son were living In Moline, Illinois with the family of his sister, Mary Fuller Orman.[22]
Second Marriage: 1921
Within a year Clyde married Ruby E (Peterson).[15] The marriage was on Saturday, October 15, 1921, in the parsonage of Salem Lutheran Church, the Rev. Edward Ekstom officiating. Ruby was the daughter of Charles Peterson and Carolina Josephine "Lena". Ruby was born about 1897 in Iowa. Her parents were both born in Sweden.[17]
Residence: 1920s
After a short trip to Beloit, Wisconsin, the couple returned to East Moline, Illinois and made their home at 626 23rd Avenue.[17] At some point during the 1920s, Clyde and Ruby moved to 230 16th Avenue in South Moline Township, Rock Island County, Illinois.[23]
Second Family: 1922
Clyde and Ruby started their family. They had four children of which only two lived passed three days:[24]
Donald (6 Oct 1922 - 23 Nov 2009) married and had two children. He served in the miltary during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. His rank at retirement was Lieutenant-Colonel.
Rose Marie (18 Jul 1929 - 8 Dec 2011) never married. She was a primary school teacher for thirty-seven years. Rose Marie authored "My Dad's Barber Shop in the 1930s" which she recalls being tempted by her dad's "heavy, smooth, snow-white shaving mug" filled with fluffy lather which resembled whipped cream. She was less than ten and that "yucky soap flavor bit her tongue."
Ralph WIlbur (9 Nov 1933 - 11 Nov 1933) passed away in his third day of life. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Moline, Illinois.[19]
Clyde was often called "Judge Fuller"
Clyde owned their home valued at $5,000. In 1930, his household included his wife and two children. Donald was 7 and Rose was 8 months old. There was a radio in the house.[15]
Professional Summary
Following the Holiness faith during his youth[4] had an affect on Clyde who would spend much of his life serving the community.[5]Clyde, a barber, began his community service using the back room of the barber shop as his office:
He held several elected positions including justice of the peace and magistrate.[1][25]
Clyde was extremely active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE): He was elected president of the East Moline aerie[26] and also was FOE's Illinois state chaplain.[27]
Occupation & Elected Office: 1922 - 1937
Clyde was both a proprietor of a barber shop and justice of the peace until 1937.
He worked as a barber in the main part of the building starting in 1922.
After being elected as justice of the peace in 1925 the backroom was converted into his office.
In 1922, Clydeopened a barber shop in East Moline. The address was 706 Fifteenth Avenue in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. The main entrance had a weather-worn screen door which clunked when it closed. Three barber chairs were located in a long narrow room. There was also a back room which would be used as an office three years later when Clyde was elected a justice of the peace for South Moline Township.[1]
Another Elected Office: 1937
After being acting police magistrate for about two years, Clyde Fuller was elected Police Magistrate on 18 Apr 1939.[25]Clyde had been serving as justice of the peace for about a dozen years, when he was elected as the East Moline Police Magistrate. Between those two elected positions, Clyde served the community for thirty consecutive years.[1]
Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE): Before 1922 to After 1939
This is a summary of some of what Clyde did as part of the Eagles's lodge. About the time the barber shop opened in 1922, Clyde's activity in the East Moline (EM) aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) had grown in responsibility: He was honored with the presidency of EM aerie of Eagles, No. 2007.[26] By 1931 Clyde was elected state chaplain at the closing session of the state convention in Peoria.[27]
Clyde was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He served in both the East Moline aerie located in Illinois and as state chaplain.
Both of these honors were remembered in the local paper, The Dispatch, fifteen years later:
4 May 1937: "Clyde Fuller was honored with the presidency of the East Mollne aerie of Eagles, No. 2007, at the annual election."[26][28] during 1922.
18 Jun 1946: Clyde T Fuller of East Moline was elected state chaplain of Eagles at the closing session of the state convention in Peoria"[27][29] during 1931.
The year prior, 1936, Clyde was the Chairman of the committee which made plans for the Mothers' Day Observance by the EM Lodge. The FOE had originated this annual celebration in 1904.[30] Later that year Clyde, a trustee, was one of many speakers at the celebration banquet which followed the fall membership drive which was scheduled to end Sunday, December 6 with the annual observance of hobo day.[31]
FOE's installation ceremonies on June 6, 1939 were conducted under the direction of a past worthy president of both the EM and state Eagle's organization, Clyde Fuller.[32]
World War II Draft: 1942
At 51 Clyde was still living on 16th Avenue in East Moline. His phone number was EM 1035. When he completed his World War II Draft card he listed Ruby Fuller as the person who would always know where he was living. The card also listed his birth on June 24, 1890 in Centerville, Iowa. He was employed by the City of East Moline and worked on the same street that he resided.[33]
World War 2 Draft Registration Card.
World War 2 Draft Registration Card. Back
Death and Burial: July, 1957
Clyde passed away after a long illness on July 2, 1957 at Moline Lutheran Hospital in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Clyde was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Moline, Illinois.[7][34] His wife of over thirty years, Ruby, passed away twelve years later.
Research Notes
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NOTE: Parts of this profile regarding Clyde and his ancestors taking the time to inspire greatness in their children have been relocated to a newly created page: Inspire Descendants With Greatness as part of Joseph 2104 Line, Fuller Name Study.
Second: 8 October 1921 at parsonage of Salem Lutheran church to Ruby Ester Peterson in Moline, rock Island County, Illinois, the Rev. Edward Ekstrom officiating.[17][15][23]
Added WikiTree flower to memorial on April 13, 2022 with notation about this profile.
Sources
↑ 1.01.11.21.3 Article entitled My Dad's Barber Shop in the 1930s was published in Gold Book, May 1990 as a winning entry in writing competition by Rose Marie Fuller.
↑ 2.02.1Clyde's Birth Record "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XV88-P72 : 20 May 2016), Clyde Thomas Fuller, 24 Jun 1890; citing Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,007,185. listed the DOB of Clyde Thomas Fuller as 24 Jun 1890 to the Iowa born parents, Frank Fuller and Martha Jennie Delay. The FHL FIlm Number is 1007185.
↑ 3.03.1 "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XVL3-FFP : 3 December 2014), Clyde Thomas Fuller, ; citing Centerville, IA; FHL microfilm 1,007,185.
↑ 4.04.14.2 "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch VT3N-F3P accessed 17 November 2014; Clyde Fuller in household of Frank Fuller, Appanoose, Iowa, United States; citing p. 192, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,021,709. image of 1895 Iowa Census showing Clyde's father as a laborer following Holiness beliefs and listed Clyde Fuller age 4 born abt 1891 and his residence in 1895 was Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA.
↑ 5.05.15.25.35.4USCensus1900M9KM-XSZ: Clyde Fuller in household of Frank N Fuller accessed 24 December 2016; Clyde Fuller in household of Frank N Fuller, Center Township Centerville city Ward 1-2, Appanoose, Iowa, United States; 1900 US Census on 2 pages: 1900 US Census image 00879 1of2 shows The Fullers (first 4of7): Frank Udell, HOH, W, M, Born Dec, 1861, age 38, M 19 yrs; M J, wife, W, F, Born Jun, 1860, age 37, M 19 yrs; George, son, W, M, B Jan, 1882, Age 18 S; and Edna, daughter, W, F, B Jan, 1884, Age 16 S. and 1900 US Census image 00880 2of2 shows The Fullers (last 3of7): Chas J, son, W, M, Born Jan, 1888, age 12, S; Clyde, son, W, M, B Jun, 1890, Age 9, S; and Mary C, daughter, W, F, B Jul, 1896, Age 3, S.
↑ Find A Grave, database and images: accessed 23 August 2019; memorial page for Martha Jennie “Jennie” Delay Fuller (30 Jan 1860–8 Mar 1950), Find A Grave: Memorial #28744030, citing Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Paul (contributor 46953877). Has marker, 4 pictures and details of family: maternal grandparents, parents and siblings.
↑ 7.07.17.27.37.4 Find A Grave, database and images: accessed 23 August 2019; memorial page for Clyde T Fuller (24 Jun 1890–2 Jul 1957), Find A Grave: Memorial #35016370, citing Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by BeeMan (contributor 48843944). Has marker with 2nd wife and daughter, obituary and picture. NOTE: WikiTree flowers were added to FindAGrave memorial.
↑ "Iowa State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVMP-RJPV : 16 March 2018), Clyde T Fuller, Appanoose, Iowa, United States; citing card #C 53, State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,430,262. image of census record.
↑ 9.09.1 "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJDR-LD4Z : 13 March 2018), Clyde T Fuller, 11 Dec 1908; citing p. 78, volume 122, Jefferson Barracks, , Missouri, United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 63; FHL microfilm 1,465,949. image of record
↑USCensus1910MPJ2-99H accessed 2 September 2020), Clyde T Fuller, Fort D A Russell, Laramie, Wyoming, United States.
↑ 12.012.112.2 See newclipping for The Moline Dispatch dated 5 Aug 1920 which lists divorce case was filed for September.
↑ 13.013.1 Birth of son, Mel: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch XVV8-8ZH accessed 10 March 2018; Clyde Thomas Fuller in entry for Melvin Franklin Fuller, 26 Oct 1913; citing Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,531,604. Indexed record listed the natural parents of Melvin Fuller as Clyde Thomas Fuller and Ruth Summers.
↑ 14.014.1 "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ2Z-XV7 : 12 December 2014), Clyde T Fuller, 1917-1918; citing Greene County, Iowa, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,643,088. image of registration card.
↑ "Iowa State Census, 1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4R-BRB4 : 17 March 2018), Clyde was enumerated as Clyed Fuller, 1915; citing Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, United States, card no. 346, Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,437,713. image of census record. His son, Mel had card 344 and wife, Ruth, had 345.
↑ 23.023.123.223.3USCensus1940Clyde Fuller, Ward 1, East Moline, South Moline Township, Rock Island, Illinois. United States; KWZ7-6J9 accessed 24 December 2016
↑ 25.025.1 tk5mike clipped 2 Sep 2020 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 19 Apr 1939 Wed page 14 citing "Magistrate Clyde Fuller ... elected ...".
↑ 26.026.126.2 tk5mike clipped 7 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 03 May 1922 Wed page 12 citing "... Fuller Elected To Head Eagles ...".
↑ 27.027.127.2 tk5mike clipped 7 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 18 Jun 1931 Thu page 13 citing "Eagles Choose Clyde T. Fuller State Chaplain".
↑ tk5mike clipped 8 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 4 May 1937 Tue page 6. Fifteen Years Ago: Elected President.
↑ tk5mike clipped 8 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 18 Jun 1946 Tue page 5 Fifteen Years Ago: Elected State Chaplain.
↑ tk5mike clipped 8 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 28 Apr 1936 Tue page 14 "... Mothers' Day Observance ...".
↑ tk5mike clipped 8 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 12 Nov 1936 Thu page 25 Eagles Plan For Annual Hobo Day.
↑ tk5mike clipped 8 June 2019 from The Dispatch Moline, Illinois dated 7 Jun 1939 Thu page 10 "Officers Are Installed" Installation ceremonies conducted by Clyde Fuller.
↑ "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch V1V1-19C 13 March 2020; Clyde Thomas Fuller, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
↑ "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQDP-741 : 27 December 2014), Clyde F. Fuller in entry for Ralph Wilbur Fuller), 11 Nov 1933; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,675,057
See also:
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch QPFX-PGPD AND QRZF-TL6Z : 3 September 2021) : 3 September 2021), Clyde Thomas Fuller, 13 Mar 1919; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database with images, FamilySearch KFL2-3RJ: 19 February 2021; Clyde Fuller and Esther R. Peterson, 08 Oct 1921; citing Rock Island, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,428,582.image of marriage register.
United States Federal Census database with images, FamilySearch accessed 24 December 2016 NARA (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.).
USCensus1900M9KM-XSZ citing enumeration district (ED) 27, sheet 1B, family 11, NARA microfilm publication T623; FHL microfilm 1,240,416.
USCensus1910MPJ2-99H citing enumeration district (ED) ED 145, sheet 12B, family 140, NARA microfilm publication T624. roll 1746; FHL microfilm 1,375,759.
USCensus1920MJCC-6B6 citing ED 112, sheet 10B, line 84, family 252, NARA microfilm publication T625; roll 402; FHL microfilm 1,820,402. listed Clyde Fuller as being married and the brother-in-law of the Head of House during 1920 in Moline Ward 6, Rock Island, Illinois. USA; More record details on biography for Melvin Fuller
USCensus1920RTMHQ5-T9S citing ED 269, sheet 4B, line 90, family 128, NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 110; FHL microfilm 1,820,110.
USCensus1930XS1B-HY5 citing enumeration district (ED) ED 17, sheet 7A, line 17, family 129, NARA microfilm publication T626; roll 552; FHL microfilm 2,340,287. listed as married Head of House during 1930 in East Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
USCensus1940KWZ7-6J9 citing enumeration district (ED) 81-18A, sheet 2B, line 50, family 36, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. roll 874.
Acknowledgements
Thank you, Barbara Sweeney, for creating this profile through the GEDCOM import on Sep 13, 2015 generated by Ancestry.com #R-794597474.
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