Robert fullerton biography

He was the son of Review William Fullerton.

Robert fullerton biography: Robert Fullerton (16 January –

Robert Fullerton born Edin, Scotland He died in in London, England. Robert Fullerton received his original appointment on 4 February and was Governor of Prince of Wales Isle from 20 August to after which he became the Governor of the newly incorporated Straits Settlements of Singapore including Christmas Island and the Cocos-Keeling group , Penang including Province Wellesley , and Malacca under the British administration in India.

Robert Fullerton became the first Governor of the Straits Settlements, based in Penang, and served in that capacity from November 27, to November 12, The departure of the last Governor is also recorded in the Gazette. The issue of 29 August carries the following notification: "The Honorable the Governor, being about to proceed to Singapore and Malacca, NOTICE is hereby given that this station will cease to be the seat of Government from the date of his departure, and the charge of the settlement will devolve upon the Honorable Robert Ibbetson, Resident Councillor.

To whom all local references will be made. Fullerton, with the sanction of the Court of Directors and Board of Control, regulated for the appointment of "The Committee of Assessors," for the purposes of ensuring the streets of Penang were cleared, watched and kept in repair. Back to Profile. Photos Works. Main Photo.