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David Bryant Fulton

1863 – 1941

American journalist, essayist, novelist

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Lived 1863 – 1941 (aged 77–78). David Bryant Fulton was a journalist, essayist, novelist, poet, pullman porter and debater.

David Bryant Fulton (1863 – November 14, 1941) was an American writer, who wrote about the experiences and aspirations of African Americans. He also used the pseudonym Jack Thorne.

Life and career David Bryant Fulton was born in 1863, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to parents Benjamin and Lavinia Robinson Fulton. Fulton also attended Gregory Institute. He wrote about his experiences as a porter for Pullman.

Fulton wrote for the Wilmington Record. He moved to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Fulton wrote several poems. In 1912 the Negro Society for Historical Research published one of his writings. Virginia Moore Fulton was his first wife. His second marriage was to Katie Gummer. Eagle Clippings

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Born
1863, Fayetteville
Birth century
Employers
Pullman Company
Also known as
Jack Thorne, David B. Fulton

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Who was David Bryant Fulton?

American journalist, essayist, novelist (1863–1941)

When was David Bryant Fulton born?

David Bryant Fulton was born in 1863 in Fayetteville.

When did David Bryant Fulton die?

David Bryant Fulton died on 14 November 1941.

What was David Bryant Fulton's occupation?

David Bryant Fulton was a journalist, essayist, novelist, poet, pullman porter and debater.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Bryant Fulton

· Wikidata: Q125417504

· DBpedia: David Bryant Fulton

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