McAlexander collection of Fontaine family research

Descriptive Summary
Title: McAlexander collection of Fontaine family research
Creator: McAlexander, Hubert Horton
Inclusive Dates: 1980-2009
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.5 Linear Feet 4 document boxes, 1 half box
Collection Number: ms3424
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Francis Fontaine (1721-1785) studied at William and Mary from 1738 to 1742. After serving an apprenticeship with a carpenter in Williamsburg, he moved to New Bern, North Carolina where he later married and had four children. He was the son of Rev. Francis Fontaine (1697-1749).

Scope and Content

The collection consists of papers related to the Fontaine family and related families. These materials were used by Dr. McAlexander to co-write the book, Francis Fontaine, The Builder, 1721-1785 : His ancestors and descendents and their connections / by Hugh McAlexander, Richard Douglas McCrum, Dan Morse Woodliff. The items are mostly genealogical research made up of photocopies, portraits, and published materials. Also included is a copy of the finished book. The arrangement of the collection follows the arrangement of the finished book.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged in original order of the creator.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

McAlexander collection of Fontaine family research, MS 3424. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Important Family Documents

 

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2

Rev. James Fontaine

 

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3

Fontaine Coat of Arms

 

1

4

France

 

1

5

Francis III

 

1

6

William and Mary College

 

1

7

Fontaine Illustrations

 

1

8

Fontaine Book (Illustrations, etc.)

 

1

9

Fontaine Book Illustrations

 

1

10

Rev. Francis Fontaine

 

1

11

Susanna Fontaine

 

1

12

Rev. James Maury Fontaine

 

1

13

Francis the Builder

 

1

14

Craven County, North Carolina

 

1

15

John Fontaine of North Carolina and Francis as Builder

 

1

16

Francis Fontaine III

 

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Colleton County

 

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Georgia Records

 

2

3

John Goza (1770-1853) and the Gozas of Magnolia

 

2

4

Fanny

 

2

5

Magnolia Gozas

 

2

6

Falby

 

2

7

James Allen Goza

 

2

8

Goza Bibles

 

2

9

Major Aaron Goza

 

2

10

Major Goza's Children

 

2

11

Gossypia

 

2

12

The Quillings

 

2

13

Carroll Parish, LA

 

2

14

George W. Goza estate papers

 

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Warrick

 

3

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Dr. George Goza

 

3

3

Peter Fontaine

 

3

4

Miss Sadie Hudson

 

3

5

Richard Furman Hudson

 

3

6

Hudson

 

3

7

Francis F. Risher

 

3

8

Captain Benjamin Risher

 

3

9

Smith

 

3

10

Raysor

 

3

11

Stokes-Raysor

 

3

12

Williams

 

3

13

Mrs. Lige Brown

 

3

14

Matchett

 

3

15

Ruth Houston Dawling

 

3

16

Houston

 

3

17

Risher Census

 

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Newsletters

 

4

2

Fontaine Society- Fontaine-Maury Society

 

4

3

Fontaine/Maury Society, Library

 

4

4

Richard Risher

 

4

5

John Risher and Mississippi

 

4

6

James Risher

 

4

7

John Fontaine c. 1755-1816

 

4

8

McCormicks

 

4

9

John Fontaine Descendents of Columbus, Georgia

 

4

10

Thomas Fontaine

 

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Untitled

 

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Francis Fontaine (1845-1901)

 

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Benjamin Bruton Fontaine

 

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Thomson Papers

 

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Beall

 

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Dupuy

 

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LUM

 

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Lum- LA, MS, AR

 

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Maury

 

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6

Risher

 

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Threewitts