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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

	The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists ~~219~~ articles by ~~or about~~ [~~http~~://~~www.austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=~~Alexander+~~Fullerton&~~method~~=~~all Fullerton~~].		The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Fullerton&s=author 205 articles by Fullerton]''' and '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Fullerton&s=title 27 articles about him]'''.

	Working with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], he published a book:		Working with [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Leadbeater]], he published a book:

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	* '''''New Wine in Old Bottles'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.		* '''''New Wine in Old Bottles'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.
	* '''''Power of an Endless Life'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.		* '''''Power of an Endless Life'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.

			== Additional resources ==
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/fullerton-alexander Fullerton, Alexander] in Theosophy World

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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			[[Category:Associates of HPB\|Fullerton, Alexander]]
	[[Category:Lecturers\|Fullerton, Alexander]]		[[Category:Lecturers\|Fullerton, Alexander]]
	[[Category:Attorneys\|Fullerton, Alexander]]		[[Category:Attorneys\|Fullerton, Alexander]]

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	== Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==		== Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==
	Fullerton joined the Theosophical Society ~~in May~~, 1887. When asked later why he had espoused Theosophy, he said:		Fullerton joined the Theosophical Society on April 28, 1887.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 3952 (website file: 1B/28).</ref> When asked later why he had espoused [[Theosophy]], he said:
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	I have been steadily prepared for Theosophy by passing through Presbyterianism, Episcopalianism and Unitarianism, and when I encountered Theosophy in [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']] and [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] instantly seized the doctrines of [[Karma\|karma]] and [[Reincarnation\|reincarnation]]. Other parts of the scheme were less assured, but further thought and reading convinced me of them and I have grown in perception of its truth and beauty. I have, however, no sympathy with the pantheistic tendency of a school in the T. S., but hold most vigorously to the fact of a ''real'' God, not a phrase or a term. My experience was an intellectual perception of karma and reincarnation, then a soulful response to their lessons, then a thorough identification of spirit and aim with their purport.<ref>Knothe, 989.</ref>		I have been steadily prepared for Theosophy by passing through Presbyterianism, Episcopalianism and Unitarianism, and when I encountered Theosophy in [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']] and [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] instantly seized the doctrines of [[Karma\|karma]] and [[Reincarnation\|reincarnation]]. Other parts of the scheme were less assured, but further thought and reading convinced me of them and I have grown in perception of its truth and beauty. I have, however, no sympathy with the pantheistic tendency of a school in the T. S., but hold most vigorously to the fact of a ''real'' God, not a phrase or a term. My experience was an intellectual perception of karma and reincarnation, then a soulful response to their lessons, then a thorough identification of spirit and aim with their purport.<ref>Knothe, 989.</ref>

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	He spent some time at Adyar, and because of his generosity became known as the "Fairy Godfather" of the Panchama Schools that were founded by [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]] to educate the children of the poorest classes. The following year he became the Assistant General Secretary of the American Section, of which [[William Quan Judge]] was the General Secretary. For eight years he handled Mr. Judge's correspondence, managed the office, and edited a monthly journal. He was on the Executive Committee and also served as Secretary/Treasurer until 1895.		He spent some time at Adyar, and because of his generosity became known as the "Fairy Godfather" of the '''Panchama Schools''' that were founded by [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]] to educate the children of the poorest classes. The following year he became the '''Assistant General Secretary''' of the American Section, of which [[William Quan Judge]] was the General Secretary. For eight years he handled Mr. Judge's correspondence, managed the office, and edited a monthly journal. He was on the Executive Committee and also served as Secretary/Treasurer until 1895.

			In March, 1895, Fullerton became a trustee of the '''American Asiatic and Sanskrit Revival Society'''.<ref>''The Theosophist'' 16.6 (March, 1895), 7-8.</ref>

	== Lecturing ==		== Lecturing ==

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	* '''''New Wine in Old Bottles'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.		* '''''New Wine in Old Bottles'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.
	* '''''Power of an Endless Life'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.		* '''''Power of an Endless Life'''''. Chicago: Theosophical Book Concern, 1898. Pamphlet of lecture previously printed in ''The Theosophical Review''.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	[[Category:Presidents of TSA\|Fullerton, Alexander]]		[[Category:Presidents of TSA\|Fullerton, Alexander]]
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 NEW YORK, July 23 – The death of Alexander Fullerton, a noted student of theosophy, at a sanitarium, on Long Island Sound, Monday night, became known today. For many years he was the American secretary of the Theosophical society of which Mrs. Annie Besant was president. He was a man of independent means and he devoted his whole fortune, as well as his life, to the study and dissemination of the principles of theosophy. He traveled widely, being known in Europe quite as well as in America.. He was 70 years old and a bachelor.<ref>"Theosophic Student Dies: Alexander Fullerton was for Many Years Secretary of Cult," Richmond Times Dispatch'' (July 24, 1913).</ref>
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	'''Alexander F. Fullerton''' was an American clergyman who served as the first General Secretary of the [[American Theosophical Society]].		'''Alexander F. Fullerton''' was an American clergyman who served from 1895-1907 as the first General Secretary of the [[American Theosophical Society]].

	== Early life ~~and education~~ ==		== Early life ==

	Fullerton was born on [[September 12]], 1841 in Philadelphia, and was baptized as a teenager on March 20, 1859 at an Episcopal church, St. James the Less.<ref>Parish Register, St. James the Less, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</ref> His parents, Alexander and Sarah A. (Cruickshank) Fullerton, owned substantial property and kept a large household, usually with 4-5 Irish woman as servants. The children included daughter Hester, sons Edward and Spencer, and another relative, Elizabeth Clement, who lived with them for many years.<ref>"Fullerton " obituary, ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' (July 23, 1913).</ref><ref>U.S. Census records for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.</ref> Alexander attended Princeton University during the Civil War. In 1863, Congress instituted a conscription law, the Enrollment Act, and young Fullerton registered for military service.<ref>Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865.</ref> There is no evidence that he was called to serve, however. Following graduation in 1864, he became an Episcopal clergyman for ten years.<ref>"Alexander Fullerton," ''Theosophical Yearbook, 1938''. Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938.</ref> As of 1870, he was living in Philadelphia in a household with his mother, brother, and sister, with four servants. ~~Later he earned a~~ law ~~degree~~ at the University of Pennsylvania and ~~admitted to the Bar~~ in 1877~~, but worked as a lawyer only briefly~~. ~~Fullerton toured Europe~~ for five years. ~~When~~ he returned to the United States, he ~~served for three years~~ in the Civil Service Reform Association, ~~working~~ with Theodore Roosevelt and other prominent men. He wrote ''How You May Aid Civil-service Reform'' in 1882.		Fullerton was born on [[September 12]], 1841 in Philadelphia, and was baptized as a teenager on March 20, 1859 at an Episcopal church, St. James the Less.<ref>Parish Register, St. James the Less, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</ref> His parents, Alexander and Sarah A. (Cruickshank) Fullerton, owned substantial property and kept a large household, usually with 4-5 Irish woman as servants. The children included daughter Hester, sons Edward and Spencer, and another relative, Elizabeth Clement, who lived with them for many years.<ref>"Fullerton " obituary, ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' (July 23, 1913).</ref><ref>U.S. Census records for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.</ref>

			== Education and early career ==
			Alexander attended Princeton University during the Civil War, entering in 1860 and completing his studies in 1864.<ref>Frank F. Knother,
			"Alexander Fullerton" ''The American Theosophist'' 4.12 (September 1913), 987.</ref> In 1863, Congress instituted a conscription law, the Enrollment Act, and young Fullerton registered for military service.<ref>Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865.</ref> There is no evidence that he was called to serve, however. Following graduation in 1864, he became an Episcopal clergyman for ten years.<ref>"Alexander Fullerton," ''Theosophical Yearbook, 1938''. Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938.</ref>
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			He was ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Cathedral Church, Burlington, New Jersey, in June, 1865; had charge of Trinity Church, Princeton,
			New Jersey, for three months; was Assistant at St. Stephen's Church, Philadelphia, till July, 1866, when he went to Europe for a year but upon his return was again Assistant at St. Stephen's He became Rector of Christ Church, Oak Park, Illinois, and held this post for one year and again returned to Stephen's, Philadelphia. As of 1870, he was living in Philadelphia in a household with his mother, brother, and sister, with four servants.<ref>U. S. Census, 1870.</ref>

			in 1875, at his own request, Mr. Fullerton was deposed from the ministry of the Episcopal Church. He then took up the study of law at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in June, 1877. He never applied for admission to the bar and spent most of the next five years in Europe, being much attracted to Italy. In 1882 he returned to the United States and settled in New York City. About this time he became interested in the work of the Civil Service Reform Association and for three years he gave his services gratuitously to this cause, being associated with George William Curtis, Theodore Roosevelt and other prominent men...<ref>Knothe, 987.</ref>
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			He wrote ''How You May Aid Civil-service Reform'' in 1882.

	== Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==		== Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==
	Fullerton joined the Theosophical Society in May, 1887. He spent some time at Adyar, and because of his generosity became known as the "Fairy Godfather" of the Panchama Schools that were founded by [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]] to educate the children of the poorest classes. The following year he became the Assistant General Secretary of the American Section, of which [[William Quan Judge]] was the General Secretary. For eight years he handled Mr. Judge's correspondence, managed the office, and edited a monthly journal. He was on the Executive Committee and also served as Secretary/Treasurer until 1895.		Fullerton joined the Theosophical Society in May, 1887. When asked later why he had espoused Theosophy, he said:
			<blockquote>
			I have been steadily prepared for Theosophy by passing through Presbyterianism, Episcopalianism and Unitarianism, and when I encountered Theosophy in [[Esoteric Buddhism (book)\|''Esoteric Buddhism'']] and [[The Occult World (book)\|''The Occult World'']] instantly seized the doctrines of [[Karma\|karma]] and [[Reincarnation\|reincarnation]]. Other parts of the scheme were less assured, but further thought and reading convinced me of them and I have grown in perception of its truth and beauty. I have, however, no sympathy with the pantheistic tendency of a school in the T. S., but hold most vigorously to the fact of a ''real'' God, not a phrase or a term. My experience was an intellectual perception of karma and reincarnation, then a soulful response to their lessons, then a thorough identification of spirit and aim with their purport.<ref>Knothe, 989.</ref>
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			He spent some time at Adyar, and because of his generosity became known as the "Fairy Godfather" of the Panchama Schools that were founded by [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]] to educate the children of the poorest classes. The following year he became the Assistant General Secretary of the American Section, of which [[William Quan Judge]] was the General Secretary. For eight years he handled Mr. Judge's correspondence, managed the office, and edited a monthly journal. He was on the Executive Committee and also served as Secretary/Treasurer until 1895.

	== Lecturing ==		== Lecturing ==

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	'''Alexander F. Fullerton''' was an American clergyman who served as the first General Secretary of the [[American Theosophical Society]].		'''Alexander F. Fullerton''' was an American clergyman who served as the first General Secretary of the [[American Theosophical Society]].

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	Mr. Fullerton was much in demand as a speaker. A tall man at 6 feet, 2 inches (1.88 meters), he made a dignified presentation. Often he addressed topics of interest to a predominately Christian public, such as connections between Theosophy and Jesus.		Mr. Fullerton was much in demand as a speaker. A tall man at 6 feet, 2 inches (1.88 meters), he made a dignified presentation. Often he addressed topics of interest to a predominately Christian public, such as connections between Theosophy and Jesus.
	[[File:Alexander Fullerton 1.jpg\|~~260px~~\|right]]		[[File:Alexander Fullerton 1.jpg\|290px\|right\|thumb\|Alexander Fullerton]]

	== Split in American Section ==		== Split in American Section ==
	'''THIS SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION'''<br>		'''THIS SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION'''<br>
	'''THIS SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION'''<br>		'''THIS SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION'''<br>
	[[File:Alexander Fullerton testimonial 1905 cover.jpg\|~~200px~~\|right\|thumb\|Testimonial to Alexander Fullerton, 1905 Convention, from TSA Archives]]		[[File:Alexander Fullerton testimonial 1905 cover.jpg\|220px\|right\|thumb\|Testimonial to Alexander Fullerton, 1905 Convention, from TSA Archives]]

	== Presidency of the American Theosophical Society ==		== Presidency of the American Theosophical Society ==

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	== Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==		== Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==
	Fullerton joined the Theosophical Society in May, 1887. He spent some time at Adyar, and became known as the ~~“Fairy Godfather”~~ of the Panchama Schools that were founded by [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]] to educate the children of the poorest classes. The following year he became the Assistant General Secretary of the American Section, of which [[William Quan Judge]] was the General Secretary. For eight years he handled Mr. Judge's correspondence, managed the office, and edited a monthly journal. He was on the Executive Committee and also served as Secretary/Treasurer until 1895.		Fullerton joined the Theosophical Society in May, 1887. He spent some time at Adyar, and because of his generosity became known as the "Fairy Godfather" of the Panchama Schools that were founded by [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Colonel Olcott]] to educate the children of the poorest classes. The following year he became the Assistant General Secretary of the American Section, of which [[William Quan Judge]] was the General Secretary. For eight years he handled Mr. Judge's correspondence, managed the office, and edited a monthly journal. He was on the Executive Committee and also served as Secretary/Treasurer until 1895.

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