Abraham Fonda

Bio of Abraham Fonda, the son of a New York Dutch settler who attempted to name the Kansas City settlement after himself (proposed as "Port Fonda") but was turned down because of his unpopularity.

Kansas City, Missouri--Name
Fonda, Abraham
Port Fonda
Settlers--Early

Archival Material

Microfilm: Native Sons Scrapbooks, Roll 13

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