APuritan was a member of the religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries that advocated "purity" of worship and doctrine who believed in personal and group piety. Puritans were persecuted in England and came to America so they would be free to practice their religion.
Samuel Fuller, Jr. was baptized on February 11, 1637/38 in Scituate. He was the oldest son of Samuel Fuller and Jane Lothrop
He married Anna Fuller. Anna was the daughter of Captain Matthew Fuller.
Their children included:
Barnabas Fuller (1659),
Joseph Fuller (1661),
Matthew Fuller (1663),
Benjamin Fuller (1665),
Desire Fuller Taylor (1667), and
Sarah Fuller (1669).
He inherited from his father in 1683 some marshland, all of his father's land at Scoton neck, two mares and cattle, sheep and the remainder of the estate to be divided with his brothers Samuel and John. He also inherited “ten pounds in money which hee now owes to me and hath now hath it alredy."
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.
