The Fuller Family and the Geelong Gaol

11 July 2021 Geelong Gaol, Murders

The Fuller family has many links back to the Geelong Gaol in the 1860s.

This is a story of jealousy, infidelity and murder.

Edward was living with his sister in law Ellen and children in Chilwell after she was abandoned by her husband Thomas as he headed for greener pastures.

Ellen took a fancy to another man named William Danaher.

It ended in the murder of one and the incarceration of 4 members of the Fuller family behind the bluestone walls of the Geelong Gaol.

Join Deb to hear the full details of Edward and how he is still around the Geelong Gaol today ….

Sawyers Arms Hotel in the 1870s
Sawyers Arms Hotel in the 1870s
Methodist Church in Noble Street, Chilwell just near where the murder took place. The church still stands today
Methodist Church in Noble Street, Chilwell just near where the murder took place. The church still stands today
Death certificate of baby James Fuller in the Geelong Gaol. He never saw outside the walls in his short life
Death certificate of baby James Fuller in the Geelong Gaol. He never saw outside the walls in his short life
Children’s Ward Register for Edward Fuller who was committed until he was 18 years old after his father was gaoled for manslaughter and his mother gaoled for arson
Children’s Ward Register for Edward Fuller who was committed until he was 18 years old after his father was gaoled for manslaughter and his mother gaoled for arson
Inquest of William Danaher which found that Edward Fuller was responsible for his death
Inquest of William Danaher which found that Edward Fuller was responsible for his death
Criminal Trial Brief for Edward Fuller who appeared before Sir Redmond Barry on 11 October 1869
Criminal Trial Brief for Edward Fuller who appeared before Sir Redmond Barry on 11 October 1869
Sir Redmond Barry
Sir Redmond Barry
Christ Church in La Trobe Street Geelong
Christ Church in La Trobe Street Geelong
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