Fonda family.

Dates:
Active 1697
Active 1889

Biographical notes:

In the 18th century Jelles Fonda settled in the Mohawk Valley in what is now Fonda, N.Y. He acquired a considerable amount of land in the valley and operated a general store. During the French and Indian War he served as an officer in the local militia under Sir William Johnson. Fonda later served as a Colonel in the Tryon County militia during the American Revolution.

From the description of Papers, 1697-1889. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379169

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Subjects:

  • Land records

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Places:

  • Montgomery County (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Tryon County (as recorded)
  • Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Tryon County (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Fonda (N.Y.) (as recorded)