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Surnames: Fullhart, Carpenter, Wintrode, Yantis & McKeever
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"History of Huntington County, Indiana"1914 By Frank S. Bash pg. 539-40
Albert Fullhart. Among the prominent citizens of Huntington county, Indiana, there are
few who have been more closely connected with, or more deeply interested in everything
pertaining to its advancement and welfare, than has Albert Fullhart, a life long resident
of this vicinity. At this time he is the owner of Coldspring Farm, a valuable tract of 100
acres, located in section 16, Polk township, four and one-half miles south and one and
one-half miles west of Andrews. His life has been devoted to pursuits of an agricultural
nature and his success has been gained through earnest and honest effort, directed by good
judgment and able management. Mr. Fullhart was born in Jefferson township, Huntington
county, Indiana, August 15, 1859, and is a son of Henry and Miranda (Carpenter) Fullhart.
Mr. Fullhart began life under anything but favorable circumstances, for when he was but
nine years of age his parents died, and while other lads of his age were enjoying
themselves with youthful pastimes or were improving their minds as students in the
district schools, he was compelled to work in order to make his own way in the world.
However, he made the most of such educational advantages as came his way, and grew up an
ambitious and energetic youth, although by the time he reached his majority he was still
without resources. He was married to Miss Louise Wintrode, who died leaving one son: Frank
D., who married Miss Needham and is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Polk township. Mr.
Fullhart was married the second time to Fannie McKeever, who was born in Andrews, Indiana,
July 17, 1868, daughter of Frank and Sarah (Yantis) McKeever, both of whom are now
deceased. Mrs. Fullhart was educated in the public schools and is a lady of culture and
social graces. She and Mr. F!
ullhart have had two children: Samuel R., a graduate of the public schools, married Lefa
Poe, and lives in Wabash, Indiana; and Russell, also a graduate of the public schools,
resides with his parents and is his father’s assistant in the work of the farm. After his
marriage, Mr. Fullhart settled down to agricultural pursuits in Polk township, and here he
has developed a handsome and well-cultivated property, which he has named Coldspring Farm.
Here he has buildings of modern architecture and substantial construction, fitted with
every convenience and comfort. He uses modern methods and machinery in his work and in
every way is showing himself a capable and efficient agriculturist. Mr. Fullhart is widely
known and highly respected by his acquaintances as a man of sterling character, honest and
honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men. By his energy, perseverance and
excellent management he has advanced himself from a penniless orphan boy to a man of
substanc!
e and influence. Mr. and Mrs. Fullhart are members of the Mount Hope M
ethodist Episcopal church, in the work of which they take a helpful interest. Politically
a republican, Mr. Fullhart has not been active in public matters except as they have
affected the welfare of his immediate community.