John C. Fremont passed away on July 13, 1890 in New York, New York. He was born on
January 21, 1813 to Charles Fremont and Ann Whiting. He married Jessie Benton and had three children, John Charles Fremont, Elizabeth Benton Fremont and Francis Preston Fremont.
John grew up in Charleston and attended the College of Charleston. He was very good at math and would go on to become a teacher for several years. He was an explorer and made many maps. In 1850 he became one of the first Senators for the newly formed state of
California. He ran for President of The United States in 1866 as part of the first republican party, but did not win. Towards the end of his life he became the Govenor of Arizona from 1878 to 1881. He was a Military Officer