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1697 - 1749 (51 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Francis Fontaine was born on 16 Sep 1697 in Cork, Cork, Ireland; was christened on 19 Sep 1697 in Cork, Ireland; died in Sep 1749 in York County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes:
Entered Trinity College in June 1712. Enrolled in the Inns of Court at the Temple, in London, to study law, but later returned to Dublin to prepare for the ministry.
Received B.A. degree in 1716 and Master of Arts degree in 1719 from Trinity College in Dublin. Married in 1720 and sailed for America in 1721 where he became Rector of St. Margaret's Parish in King William County, Virginia.
In 1723, became Rector of York-Hampton Parish and apparently remained there for the remainder of his life. On February 2, 1727, was appointed Chaplain of the House of Burgesses. In the same year, he was appointed to the faculty of William and Mary College where he established the Department of Oriental Languages (Hebrew).
Francis married Mary Glannison on 4 Jan 1720 in Westminster, Middlesex, England. Mary was born in 1679/1701 in IRL; died in 1733 in Williamsburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Jr. Francis Fontaine, Jr
was born in 1721 in St Margaret's Par, King William, King William, Virginia, USA; died in Sep 1783 in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 3. Mary Fontaine
was born in 1724 in Virginia, USA; died in 1765 in North Carolina, USA.
- 4. John David Fontaine
was born in 1726 in Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, USA; died in Aug 1759 in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
- 5. Thomas Fontaine
was born in 1730 in Virginia, USA; died about Jul 1745 in Virginia, USA.
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Francis married Susanna Brush Barbor in 1735 in Virginia, USA. Susanna was born in 1701 in Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Sep 1756 in York County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Yorktown, York, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. James Maury Fontaine
was born in 1738 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Mar 1795 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 7. Judith Barbor Fontaine
was born in 1740 in Virginia, USA; died in Virginia, USA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Jr. Francis Fontaine, Jr (1.Francis1) was born in 1721 in St Margaret's Par, King William, King William, Virginia, USA; died in Sep 1783 in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Notes:
Was apprenticed to a carpenter about 1736. Completed his apprenticeship in 1743 and moved to New Bern, North Carolina, with his brother, John, where they became house joiners. Later moved to Dobbs County, North Carolina sometime before 1769 and remained there until at least January, 1773. Subsequently moved to Charleston Precinct, and Edistoe, S.C.,
Francis married Ann Jasper about 1745 in New Bern, Craven County, NC. Ann was born in 1712/1734 in North Carolina, USA; died in 1756/1821 in South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. John Fontaine
was born in 1750 in New Bern, Craven County, NC.
- 9. Thomas Fontaine
was born about 1752 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died in 1808.
- 10. Peter Benjamin Fontaine
was born in 1754 in New Bern, Craven County, NC.
- 11. Lucy Fontaine
was born in 1755 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died in 1814.
- 12. Sally Fontaine
was born in 1757 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died in 1819.
- 13. III Francis Fontaine
was born in 1746 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died in 1783 in South Carolina.
- 14. Mary Fontaine
was born on 24 Dec 1753 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died on 16 Jun 1812 in Williams, Colleton County, SC; was buried in Williams, Colleton County, SC.
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3. | Mary Fontaine (1.Francis1) was born in 1724 in Virginia, USA; died in 1765 in North Carolina, USA. |
4. | John David Fontaine (1.Francis1) was born in 1726 in Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, USA; died in Aug 1759 in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA. Notes:
John was bound to a carpenter as an apprentice in 1746. In November 1750, he went to New Bern, North Carolina, with his brother, Francis, where they both were house joiners.
John married Elizabeth in 1753 in Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born in Virginia, USA; died in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | James Maury Fontaine (1.Francis1) was born in 1738 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Mar 1795 in Gloucester County, Virginia. James married Alice Burwell on 14 Dec 1771 in Gloucester County, VA. Alice was born in 1745 in Brandon, Middlesex County, Virginia; died on 23 Dec 1775 in Williamsburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
James married Elizabeth "Betty" Carter on 31 Dec 1777 in Middlesex, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1755 in Bushy Park, Middlesex, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Mar 1806 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Charles Carter Fontaine
was born on 8 Dec 1792 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 18. Betty Carter Fontaine
was born on 7 Nov 1791 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 19. William Maury Fontaine
was born on 29 Oct 1790 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 20. Francis Churchill Fontaine
was born on 29 Aug 1789 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 21. Sarah Fontaine
was born on 14 Apr 1788 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 22. Frances Fontaine
was born on 4 Apr 1787 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 23. Caroline Carter Fontaine
was born on 10 Dec 1785 in Boxley, Gloucester, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Aug 1855 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
- 24. Judith Fontaine
was born on 18 Apr 1784 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 25. Mary Fontaine
was born on 23 Mar 1783 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 26. Susanna Harrison Fontaine
was born on 12 Aug 1780 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 27. Elizabeth "Betty" Fontaine
was born on 20 Jul 1779 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
- 28. James Maury Fontaine, Jr
was born on 25 Nov 1781 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
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Generation: 3
8. | John Fontaine (2.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born in 1750 in New Bern, Craven County, NC. Notes:
Moved to Wilkes County, GA about 1799.
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13. | III Francis Fontaine (2.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born in 1746 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died in 1783 in South Carolina. Notes:
According to Georgia Archives, Francis III was a Revolutionary Soldier and was killed by the Tories about 1780 or 1781. His wife, Jemima, sold provisions to the Revolutionary Army.
Francis married Jemima Johnson in 1770 in Davie County, NC. Jemima was born about 1755 in Virginia, USA; died in 1803 in Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Mary Frances Fontaine
was born about 1779 in North Carolina, USA; died in Mississippi.
- 38. Sarah Elizabeth Fontaine
was born in 1782; died in 1825 in Mississippi.
- 39. Nancy Fontaine
was born in 1777 in Georgia; died on 7 Jul 1864 in Home of Mrs Martha Rogers, Tattnall County, GA; was buried in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan County, GA.
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14. | Mary Fontaine (2.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born on 24 Dec 1753 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died on 16 Jun 1812 in Williams, Colleton County, SC; was buried in Williams, Colleton County, SC. Mary married Benjamin Risher on 20 Dec 1772 in Charleston, Charleston County, SC. Benjamin was born on 14 Nov 1752 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died on 9 Oct 1810; was buried in Williams, Colleton County, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Benjamin Risher
was born in 1782 in South Carolina; died in 1810; was buried in Colleton County, SC.
- 41. Richard Risher
was born in 1792 in South Carolina; died on 16 Oct 1827.
- 42. Francis Risher
was born in 1773 in South Carolina.
- 43. Lucy Thompson Risher
was born in 1799 in South Carolina; died in 1827/1893.
- 44. Ann Risher
was born in 1790 in South Carolina; died in 1818/1884.
- 45. Eleanor Risher
was born in 1780 in South Carolina; died in 1808/1874.
- 46. Mary Risher
was born in 1779 in South Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1850.
- 47. Harriet Risher
was born in 1787 in South Carolina; died in 1815/1881.
- 48. Eliza Risher
was born in 1784 in South Carolina; died in 1812/1878.
- 49. Sarah Risher
was born in 1793 in Red Bank section, Bartholomew Par., Colleton County, SC; died about 1866.
- 50. Susan Risher
was born in 1796 in South Carolina; died in 1824/1890.
- 51. Elizabeth Risher
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23. | Caroline Carter Fontaine (6.James2, 1.Francis1) was born on 10 Dec 1785 in Boxley, Gloucester, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Aug 1855 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Caroline married John Robinson Wiatt on 4 Oct 1809 in Virginia, USA. John (son of Thomas Wiatt and Catherine Robinson) was born in 1787 in Boxley, Gloucester County, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Aug 1855 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. James Maury Fontaine Wyatt
was born on 24 Feb 1816 in Virginia, USA; died in 1865 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA; was buried in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
- 53. Francis Churchill Wiatt
was born on 1 Sep 1818 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Feb 1859 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA; was buried in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
- 54. Catherine Frances Wiatt
was born on 31 Jan 1811 in Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1888 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
- 55. Elizabeth Hannah Wiatt
was born on 14 Apr 1813 in Virginia, USA; died on 10 Sep 1855 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
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Generation: 4
29. | Benjamin Bruton Fontaine (9.Thomas3, 2.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born on 30 Dec 1795 in Georgia; died on 30 Oct 1851 in Mobile, Mobile County, AL. Notes:
Moved from Warrenton, GA to Tuscaloosa, AL in 1821. He was an attorney in Tuscaloosa in 1835 to 1838 and a State Senator in 1831.
Moved to Mobile, AL, in 1835.
Benjamin married Susanna Eliza Beall on 21 Dec 1818 in Warren County, GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. John Thomas Fontaine
was born on 10 Feb 1821.
- 57. Mary Elizabeth Fontaine
was born on 8 Apr 1825; died on 25 Jul 1863; was buried in Old Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, GA.
- 58. Millicent Clarissa Fontaine
was born on 18 Aug 1828 in Tuscaloosa, AL; died on 16 Oct 1860 in Bullock County, AL.
- 59. Benjamin Beall Fontaine
was born on 7 Jan 1830 in Tuscaloosa, AL; died on 13 Feb 1870.
- 60. Alfred Battle Fontaine
was born on 23 Aug 1832 in Tuscaloosa, AL; died on 18 May 1885 in Union Springs, Bullock County, AL.
- 61. Robert Augustus Fontaine
was born on 8 Nov 1837 in Mobile, Mobile County, AL.
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31. | John Maury Fontaine (9.Thomas3, 2.Francis2, 1.Francis1)Notes:
On January 2, 1836, John was elected Mayor of Columbus, GA. February 26, 1840, John was elected President of the St. Joseph and Iola Railroad. John, Mary Ann, and several of their children and in-laws are buried in the Fontaine family plot in Linwood Cemetery, Columbus, GA.
Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Stewart. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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39. | Nancy Fontaine (13.Francis3, 2.Francis2, 1.Francis1) was born in 1777 in Georgia; died on 7 Jul 1864 in Home of Mrs Martha Rogers, Tattnall County, GA; was buried in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan County, GA. Nancy married Nathan Jackson Brewton on 18 May 1794 in Warren County, GA. Nathan (son of John Brewton and Isabella Emanuel) was born in 1762 in New Bern, Craven County, NC; died on 25 Nov 1855 in Tattnall County, GA; was buried in Hagan, Evans, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 92. Clarissa Brewton
was born on 27 Dec 1815 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 29 Jun 1904; was buried in Old Shiloh Cemetery, Evans County, GA.
- 93. Simon Johnson Brewton
was born on 25 Sep 1819 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 20 Nov 1865; was buried in Simon Johnson Brewton Cemetery, Hwy 301 near airport in GA.
- 94. Elizabeth Brewton
was born on 29 Apr 1807 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died about 1845.
- 95. Elmire Germima Brewton
was born on 9 Dec 1795 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died in 1876.
- 96. Benjamin Brewton
was born on 22 Aug 1796 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 14 Aug 1875 in Claxton, Evans County, GA; was buried in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan County, GA.
- 97. Mary Brewton
was born on 11 Aug 1811 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died in 1812/1905.
- 98. Samuel Brewton
was born on 16 Jun 1809 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 2 Jan 1887; was buried in Brewton Cemetery, Hagan County, GA.
- 99. Nancy Brewton
was born on 5 May 1805 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 7 Dec 1890.
- 100. Jr. Nathan Jackson Brewton, Jr
was born on 26 Feb 1803 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died in 1863.
- 101. Emanuel Brewton
was born on 3 May 1801 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died in Alabama, USA.
- 102. Martha Brewton
was born on 16 Jul 1813 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 25 Jan 1890 in Bulloch County, GA; was buried in Uriah Rogers Cemetery, Daisy, GA.
- 103. Fountain Brewton
was born on 10 Jan 1795 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died in 1807.
- 104. Jemima Brewton
was born on 9 Dec 1798 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA; died on 10 Jun 1876 in Canoochee River, Bulloch County, GA.
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Family/Spouse: Thompson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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54. | Catherine Frances Wiatt (23.Caroline3, 6.James2, 1.Francis1) was born on 31 Jan 1811 in Virginia, USA; died on 21 Jul 1888 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA; was buried in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Francis Catherine Wiatt
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