Fonda family.

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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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creatorOf Fonda family. Papers, 1697-1889. American Periodical Series I
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associatedWith Fonda, Douw. person
associatedWith Fonda, Jacob. person
associatedWith Fonda, Jellis, 1729-1791. person
associatedWith Fonda, Peter. person
associatedWith Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Montgomery County (N.Y.)
New York (State)--Tryon County
Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.)
United States
Tryon County (N.Y.)
New York (State)
Fonda (N.Y.)
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Active 1697

Active 1889

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