Poinsett, a wealthy South Carolinian, was Frémont's patron. Their domestic slave, Black Hannah, helped raise young John. In Savannah, Anne took in boarders while Frémon taught French and dancing. When the Virginia House of Delegates refused Anne's divorce petition, it was impossible for the couple to marry. Pryor published a divorce petition in the Virginia Patriot, and charged that his wife had "for some time past indulged in criminal intercourse". The couple later settled in Savannah, Georgia, where she gave birth to their son Frémont out of wedlock. Anne and Frémon fled to Williamsburg on July 10, 1811, later settling in Norfolk, Virginia, taking with them household slaves Anne had inherited. Pryor confronted Anne when he found out she was having an affair with Frémon. In 1810, Pryor hired Frémon to tutor his young wife Anne. At age 17, Anne married Major John Pryor, a wealthy Richmond resident in his early 60s. John Charles Frémont was born on January 21, 1813, the son of Charles Frémon, a French-Canadian immigrant school-teacher, and Anne Beverley Whiting, the youngest daughter of socially prominent Virginia planter Col. 16 Places and organizations named in commemorationĮarly life, education, and early career.12 Later life, Arizona territorial governor, and death.11.4 Presidential candidate Radical Democracy Party (1864). 11.3 Army of Virginia, New York, and resignation (1862–1864).11.2.1 Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic.11.1.3 Confederate capture of Springfield.11.1.2 Blair feud and corruption charges.10 Republican Party presidential candidate (1856).4 Attacks against Native Americans in California and Oregon Country (1845–1846).
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