Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameGov. Reuben Eaton Fenton 
Birth4 Jul 1819, Carroll, Chautauqua Co, NY
Death25 Aug 1885, Jamestown, Chautauqua Co, NY
BurialLake View Cem, Jamestown, Chautauqua Co, NY
FatherGeorge Washington Fenton (1783-1860)
MotherElsie Owen (1790-1875)
Misc. Notes
Elected to the state assembly in 1852 for the eastern district of Chautauqua Co, NY as a democrat. Elected again in 1856, '58, '62, and '64 as a National Republican. He was subsequently elected Governor of New York in 1864 for the Union party and re-elected in 1866. Candidate for Republican nomination for Vice-President, 1868; U.S. Senator from New York, 1869-75.
Spouses
Birth19 Dec 1821, Frewsburg, Chautauqua Co, NY
Death2 Feb 1842, Frewsburg, Chautauqua Co, NY
BurialMaple Grove Cem, Frewsburg, Chautauqua, NY
Misc. Notes
Died in child birth of her first child
Mr. Fenton was married, in 1838, to Jane daughter of John Frew, who was born in 1820, and died in 1840.
Mr. Fenton was married, in 1838, to Jane daughter of John Frew, who was born in 1820, and died in 1840.
Marriage5 Feb 1840, Frewsburg, Chautauqua Co, NY
ChildrenJane Frew (1842-1929)
Birth4 May 1824, Victor, Monroe Co, NY
Death2 May 1901, Jamestown, Chautauqua Co, NY
BurialLake View Cem, Jamestown, Chautauqua Co, NY
MemoSect MPA Lot 1 Row 3TB
Marriage12 Jun 1844, Carroll, Chautauqua Co, NY