Died 1866 Occupation Planter, politician | Name John Fontaine | |
Spouse(s) Mary Ann (Stewart) Fontaine |
John Fontaine embraced Islam, from the world of music and diamonds to Islam.
John Fontaine (1792-1866) was an American plantation owner and politician. He served as the first Mayor of Columbus, Georgia from 1836 to 1837. He defended Columbus during the Creek War of 1836.
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- John Fontaine embraced Islam from the world of music and diamonds to Islam
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Death
- Legacy
- References
Early life
John Fontaine was born in 1792.
Career
He was a steamboat owner and cotton merchant. He was also a large plantation owner.
He served as the first Mayor of Columbus, Georgia from 1836 to 1837. He defended the town during the Creek War of 1836, with the help of Governor William Schley. He used Creek informants to spy and report on their planned attacks.
Personal life
He married Mary Ann (Stewart) Fontaine (1808-1852). They had six children:
Death
He died in 1866.
Legacy
References
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