John C. Frémont
John Charles Frémont or Fremont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American military officer, and explorer. He was the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States in 1856.
John C. Frémont | |
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 John C. Frémont, 1852 portrait, by William S. Jewett | |
| 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona | |
| In office October 6, 1878 – October 11, 1881 | |
| Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | John Philo Hoyt |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Augustus Tritle |
| United States Senator from California | |
| In office September 9, 1850 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | None (Statehood) |
| Succeeded by | John B. Weller |
| 3rd Military Governor of California | |
| In office January 14, 1847 – March 1, 1847[1] | |
| Appointed by | James K. Polk |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Stockton |
| Succeeded by | Stephen W. Kearny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Charles Fremon January 21, 1813 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 1890 (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jessie Benton |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston |
| Profession | Soldier |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1838–1848 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | California Battalion Department of the West |
Frémont was born on January 21, 1813 in Savannah, Georgia. He studied at the College of Charleston. Frémont was married to Jessie Benton from 1841 until his death in 1890. They had no children. Frémont died on July 13, 1890 in his home in New York City from peritonitis, aged 77.
John C. Frémont Media
Joel R. Poinsett, a wealthy South Carolinian, was Frémont's patron.
Thomas Hart Benton, U.S. Senator, Missouri, was Frémont's powerful backer in the Senate.
Jessie Benton Frémont in 1876
John C. Frémont by George Healy unknown date 
Frémont (seated right)and Kit Carson, Frémont's expeditions guide
Frémont's second expedition party reached Sutter's Fort in the Sacramento Valley in March 1844.
John Sloat captures Monterey on July 7, 1846.
Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny humiliated Frémont by having him arrested and court-martialed.
Trenor W. Park managed Fremont's Rancho Las Mariposas.
Political cartoon about the election (James Buchanan on the left) by John L. Magee
References
- ↑ Guinn, J. M. (1902). "XXXIV. Some Political History.". History of the State of California and Biographical Record of Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo Counties. archive.org. Chapman. pp. 234–235. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
The following is a list of the governors of California, Spanish, Mexican and American, with date of appointment or election:
Other websites
- Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: John C. Frémont Archived 2012-03-18 at the Wayback Machine
- The Generals of the American Civil War – Pictures of John Charles Frémont Archived 2009-01-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Guide to the Frémont Family Papers at The Bancroft Library
- Memoirs of my life : including in the narrative five journeys of western explorations during the years 1842, 1843–4, 1845–6–7, 1848–9, 1853–4 by John c. Fremont
- Address of welcome to General John C. Fremont, governor of Arizona territory, upon the occasion of his reception by his associates of the Association Pioneers of the Territorial Days of California, at their headquarters, Sturtevant House, New York, on ... August 1, 1878
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