Frederick John Fulton

Frederick John Fulton, born on December eighth, eighteen sixty-two, was a distinguished British-born and educated Canadian lawyer and politician. He established his legal practice in Kamloops, British Columbia, where he became a prominent figure in the community.

Fulton's political career began when he was elected to the British Columbia Legislative Assembly in nineteen hundred. He served until his retirement in nineteen oh nine, holding various cabinet positions throughout his tenure. His roles included President of the Executive Council from nineteen oh three to nineteen oh four, Minister of Education and Provincial Secretary from nineteen oh four to nineteen oh six, Attorney General from nineteen oh six to nineteen oh seven, and Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works from nineteen oh seven to nineteen oh eight, later focusing solely on Lands until nineteen oh nine.

As Attorney General, Fulton gained notoriety for successfully prosecuting the infamous Bill Miner, a significant event in his legal career. In nineteen seventeen, he transitioned to federal politics, being elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a member of Prime Minister Borden's Unionist party, serving until nineteen twenty.

In nineteen oh six, Fulton married Winnifred M. Davie, the daughter of Hon. A.E.B. Davie. Together, they raised four sons, one of whom, Davie Fulton, followed in his father's footsteps as a lawyer and became a provincial and federal politician as well as a judge.