Elizabeth Fulton

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

When Elizabeth Fulton was born in 1783, in Augusta, Virginia, United States, her father, John Fulton, was 61 and her mother, Mary Ann Steele, was 53. She married John Caldwell on 1 December 1801, in Augusta, Virginia, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Elizabeth? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John Caldwell
Elizabeth Fulton
1783–
Marriage: 1 December 1801

Sources (2)

  • Legacy NFS Source: Elizabeth Fulton - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Elizabeth Fulton
  • Eliz. Fulton, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1783 · A Free America

The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which gave the new nation boundries on which they could expand and trade with other countries without any problems.

1788 · Becomes the 10th state

On June 25, 1788 Virginia became the 10th state. 

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Fulton in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland, so named from Old English fugol ‘bird’ + tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’. Compare Folden 2.

English: variant of Folden 3.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.