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Source: Vol. II  pg.161  The Lewis Publishing Co. 1923
Author: History of Florida, Past and Present

	JOHN HENRY FESSENDEN. For many years prior to his death, which occurred 
March 28, 1922, the late JOHN H. FESSENDEN was one of the most widely-known
figures in realty circles of Tampa. During his long and active career he was
identified with a number of development projects which contributed to the
advancement of the Tampa community, and throughout his long connection with
business affairs his record was that of a man of the highest honor and
integrity.
	Mr. Fessenden was born at Concord, New Hampshire, and received his 
education in the primary and high schools of his native place. He was a son of 
HOSEA and NANCY (CHAFFIN) FESSENDEN, the former born in Halifax, Vermont, and 
he belonged to the distinguished family from which came THOMAS GREEN FESSENDEN, 
statesman and poet, and WILLIAM PITT FESSENDEN, at one time secretary of the 
treasury. When still a young man Mr. Fessenden removed to Cincinnati, where he 
established himself in the mercantile business, and while there enlisted in an 
Ohio volunteer infantry regiment in the Union army, for service during the 
Civil war and rose to a lieutenancy. He received his honorable discharge 
because of wounds, following which he went to the West and engaged in mining 
operations. He first located in Florida in 1884 and became interested in citrus 
fruit growing, and, recognizing the possibilities of Tampa, came to the city in 
1887 and entered the real estate business, establishing the Fessenden Real 
Estate Agency, which later became one of the largest factors in the real estate 
business in Florida. Among Mr. Fessenden’s earlier enterprises 
were “Bonniehurst” and “Bonniehaven,” suburban subdivisions. His foresight as
to the development of Tampa and his interest in its growth and progress, led
him to take a very active interest in the Board of Trade, of which organization
he was president for three terms. He also had numerous civic and social
connections, and his name was connected with a number of successful business
enterprises. He was active in business until his last illness, which lasted
about three months. Interment was made in Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
	On November 11, 1896, Mr. Fessenden married Miss CATHERINE de la 
VERGNE, of Clinton, Missouri, a daughter of JAMES AUGUSTUS and FRANCES MARY 
(PRESTON) de la VERGNE. To Mr. and Mrs. Fessenden there were born 2 children: 
JOHN HENRY, who in 1921 married Miss KATHLEEN WASHBOURNE, of Denver, Colorado, 
and PRICE de la VERGNE FESSENDEN. The Fessenden home, “Bonniventiore,” is still
maintained at 3402 Nebraska Avenue.


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