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Re: Tony Fontaine and Charles Benger

Here's Tony in the 1880 census. Charles only served from May, 1861 to July, 1862. He was 68 when he was discharged, so I doubt he lived long enough to apply for a pension. I'm not sure Tony drew a pension, his widow may have

Antonio Fontaine
United States Census, 1880
Name Antonio Fontaine
Event Type Census
Event Year 1880
Event Place St. Augustine, St. Johns, Florida, United States
Gender Male
Age 72
Marital Status Married
Race Black
Race (Original) B
Occupation Painter
Relationship to Head of Household Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Self
Birth Year (Estimated) 1808
Birthplace Florida, United States
Mother's Birthplace Africa
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number T9
Affiliate Film Number 0132

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