Current genealogy record
Generated at build time from the current GEDCOM (October 13, 2026). The record is validated by name and birth date so the page does not depend solely on a changeable GEDCOM ID.
- Born
- 1841 — Poughkeepsie, NY
- Died
- 26 Oct 1914 — Brooklyn, NY
- Burial
- 29 Oct 1914 — Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY
Parents
- James Henry Fonda (8 Mar 1810–15 Dec 1866)
- Aminta K. Wood (18 Dec 1808–20 Aug 1873)
Marriages and children
Frances Elizabeth Brown (23 Mar 1848–5 May 1931)
Married 23 Apr 1873 — Rochester, NY
Children
- Alice Burton Fonda (10 Jul 1874–12 Apr 1966)
m. Rochester, NY (Ref: A genealogy of the Sutcliffe-Sutliffe family in America from before 1661 to 1903 : the descendants of Nathaniel Sutcliffe); [Wedding - Fonda-Humphrey - At the residence of W. C. Fonda, Poughkeepsie, on Wednesday, April 23, by the Rev. S. H. Synnott, John A. Fonda, of New York, to Fanny E. Humphrey, of Rochester, N.Y. New York Herald (New York, NY), Friday, April 25, 1873]
Anjoinette M. (1 Feb 1844–24 Oct 1870)
No children listed in the current GEDCOM.
Genealogy notes
b. Poughkeepsie, NY; bp. Christ Episcopal Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY; 1850 US Federal Census, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY; 1855 New York State Census, E.D.2, Ward 10, Brooklyn City, Kings Co., NY; 1870 US Federal Census, Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY (works for Gardener); 1875 New York State Census, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY; 1880, 1900 & 1910 US Federal Census, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY; 1888-1890 Brooklyn, NY City Directories (Fonda, John A - treasurer/insurance); 1892 New York State Census, Brooklyn, Ward 07, E.D.27, Kings Co., NY (John A Fonda, Male, Age: 48, b. abt 1844 in US); 1905 New York State Census, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY; d. Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY City Directory; [New York City Death Records, 1868-1948, John A Fonda, 26-Oct-1914, age: 72 y, Kings Co.]; o. Vice President - Mutual Life Insurance Company; [R034] The Compendium of American Genealogy >> www.fonda.org <<
[New York Wills and Probate Records - Name: John A Fonda; Probate Date: 13 Nov 1914; Probate County: Kings; Heirs: wife Frances E. Fonda and Daughter Alice Fonda James]; [US Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 - Name: J A Fonda; Congr. Dist.: Northern; Res.: CA; Race: White; Class: 1; Est. Birth: 1842; Marital Status: Single]; [U.S. Seamen's Protection Certificates, 1792-1869 - Name: John A Fonda; Declaration Date: 27 Nov 1861; Declaration Port: New York City, New York; Age: 20; Birth Year: abt 1841; Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, New York]; [U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869 Citizenship & Naturalization Records - Name: John A Fonda, Birth: abt 1841 - Poughkeepsie, New York, Other: 27 Nov 1861 - New York City, New York]; [Fonda - On Monday, October 26, John A. Fonda, at his residence, 118 Quincy St. Funeral services at the home of his daughter, 301 Washington Av., Brooklyn, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Interment at Poughkeepsie, N.Y., at convenience of family. New York Times, October 27, 1914]
[John A. Fonda died Monday at his home, 118 Quincy street. The Rev. A. W. E. Carrington of the Church of the Incarnation will conduct funeral services at 8 o'clock to-night at the home of Mr. Fonda's daughter, Mrs. Darwin R. James, 801 Washington avenue. Interment at Poughkeepsie to-morrow afternoon. Mr. Fonda was born in Poughkeepsie in 1841 and came to Brooklyn when he was ten years old. In 1860 he went to China in the interest of the China and Japan Tea Trading Company. He returned to Brooklyn five years later and entered the employ of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. He was at one time vice-president of the company and was in the treasurer's department up to the time of his death. Mr. Fonda was a member of the Brooklyn Club, Crescent A. C., Atlantic Yacht Club and Lincoln Club. He was one of the founders of the Lincoln Bowling Club. He was the son of the late James H. and Aminta R. Wood Fonda, and is survived by a widow. Frances B., and one daughter. The Daily Standard Union, Brooklyn NY, Wednesday, October 28, 1914]; [John A. Fonda died Oct. 26, 1914, leaving an estate of $14,873.44 to his widow, Frances E. Fonda. The Daily Standard Union, Brooklyn NY, Saturday, March 13, 1915]