Tony Fontane

Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 5/24/1861 at St Augustine, FL as a Musician.
On 5/24/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. FL 3rd Infantry
He was discharged on 11/1/1862
(Discharged for being overage)
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 8", black complexion, black eyes, dark hair
Other Information:
born in 1813 in St Augustine, FL
died 1/6/1902 in St Johns County, FL
(Married Cedra on 01/18/1888)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Soldiers of Florida in the ...Civil War...
- Biographical Rosters of Florida's Soldiers 1861-1865

Charles Benger

Residence Bibb County GA;
Enlisted on 4/20/1861 as a Musician.
On 4/20/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. GA 2nd Battn Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
(This is a colored soldier)

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865

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Tony Fontane, Musician, Company B, 3rd Florida Infantry,
enlisted August 5, 1861 at St. Augustine for 12 months, discharged October 31, 1862, being overage and expiration of term of service, description on enlistment: 49 year old Painter, born at St. Augustine, Fl., 5’ 8”, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair

Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Florida

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Charles Benger, Musician, Company B, 2nd Battalion Georgia Infantry, enlisted April 20, 1861 Macon, Georgia for 12 months, discharged July 20, 1862

Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia

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1880 United States Federal Census

Name: Antonio Fontaine
Age: 72
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: Florida
Home in 1880: Saint Augustine, St Johns, Florida
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Cedro-A Fontaine
Mother's Birthplace: Africa
Occupation: Painter
Household Members:
Name Age
Antonio Fontaine 72
Cedro-A Fontaine 62
Michael Fontaine 20
Elizabeth Fontaine 18
Antonica Fontaine 14
Ronaldo-A Fontaine 12
Frank Fontaine 9
Sallie Fontaine 6
Anna Fontaine 3