I would like to thank Ruth Duffy [8] for letting me add the material from her book “French Family Record,” self-published in 1983. She certainly has done a marvelous research job which has added tremendously to Chart #10. Not all of this book has been added yet. Mara

I’d also like to thank Marvin L. French [42] for his thorough research on James Gentry French and his ancestors and descendants.

History and Research

No data is known prior to this first generation from the mid 1700s. The furthest back we can find is from the 1810 Berkeley Co, VA (now WV) Federal Census. It shows a Jacob French with several children, a George French with several children, a Henry French with several children, and a John French with several children. All these names are the same; however, by 1810 this family lived in Tennessee.

On 28 Oct 1809, the first 3 males of this family (Henry, George, and John) (among other family members Barbary Felkner, Evy Margret Toppin, Mary Walker, and Everett Walker) sold 200 acres on Cherokee Creek, Washington Co., TN, for $1000 [27] to David Fulks. Three years later, it seems as though Henry and George bought this land back or another parcel of 200 acres [27]. Another record shows that “a” Henry French purchased 100 acres of land in 1801 in Greene County, and the cost was 40 pounds [8]. In 1818 another deed was recorded (Henry sold a farm to his two sons, John P. and William L.) [8]. There were two other deeds recorded between 1801 and 1818 which gave Henry approximately 400 acres of land by 1818 [8]. For early history on this family, see Marvin French’s website in PDF format on Generation 1, currently beginning on page 39.

Chronology of Henry French

1755-65 (ca.) Henry French born, perhaps in PA or MD.

1778 Henry lived along the Cherokee Creek, Washington Co., TN, granted 150 acres. As the Revolutionary War was 1775-1783 and Henry would have been the right age to be a soldier, he may have been granted the 150 acres then, although there is no proof. There is proof of “a” Henry French of Chart #191 being in the Revolutionary War.

1778 Henry probably married.

1779 Henry’s first child born in Wilkes Co., NC (Washington Co., TN)

1788 Henry received land grant #836 in Washington Co., TN

1818 Henry still living on Cherokee Creek, age 58.

Henry could be the brother of Peter and George of Chart #129. There may have been a first child born, Henry French, whose name appears with Peter and George on other papers per FFA member Pat Nickel.

From Pat Nickel: You asked about Peter, George & Henry French being brothers; I should have made notation on that family page that the supposition is based on circumstantial evidence. Washington Co., TN Deeds, 1797-1817 Vol. 2, Oct 28, 1809 (pg 166-168) George French, Henry French, Peter French, et al to David Fulks, 200 ac on Cherokee Creek for $1,000.

East Tenn. Roots, Alvin L. Seaton submitted query regarding the French brothers, Henry, George & Peter. Washington Co., TN Deed (same source) July 25, 1801, pg 371, Peter sells land, witnessed by Henry French.

George French is listed as owned acres of land along Cherokee Creek in Feb 1792, page 101 (date: 9/13/1791) of Washington County, Tennessee. Deeds, 1775-1800 by Loraine Rae.

Three Different Henrys

Henry French who married Abigail Anderson of Frederick Co., VA, b. 1765, Chart #192

This is FFA Chart #192, not yet complete. Ref [5] says Henry French m1. Abigail Anderson of Frederick Co., VA, on 11 May 1790. Wills of Frederick Co., VA 1795-1816; Will Book 8, 1804-1810 lists Abraham as the father of Abigail Anderson. The will of Abraham Anderson of Frederick Co., VA 16 Nov 1805/6 Jan 1806 names his heirs, including his wife Sarah and their children Frances, Rhodia, Sarah, Abraham Jr., Thesby, Abigail, Richard, and Eliakim. This family moved to Jackson Co., OH where they eventually died, therefore, this is not the line of Chart #10 who remained in TN. This same information comes from the 1730-1830 Settlement & First Families of Back Creek Valley in Frederick Co., VA by Wilmer L. Kerns. Abigail’s parents were Abraham and Sarah, and her siblings were Frances, Rhodia (Rhody), Sarah, Abraham, Thesby, Richard, and Eliakim. Abigail Anderson was b. 6 Mar 1773 in Richmond Co. or Henrico Co., VA and died 1840/1 in Jackson Co., OH. Henry of Chart #10 lived in an earlier generation because he was born in 1755. Henry, the husband of Abigail, was b. 16 May 1765 in Frederick Co., VA or in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, and d. 1843 in Jackson Co., OH. Martha Wurtele marwurtele@aol.com believes this Henry was the son of Jacob French of Maryland. The furthest back we can find is from the 1810 Berkeley Co, VA (now WV) Federal Census. It shows a Jacob French with several children, a George French with several children, a Henry French with several children, and a John French with several children. I’ll designate this chart as a new chart which has not yet been researched, Chart #192. A DNA Test has been done for this line, but not for Chart #10 nor Chart #31.

Henry French who married Elizabeth Ersom of Mercer Co., KY, b. 1755, Chart #31

Although it seems this Henry was born the exact same year as the Henry in Chart #10, this Henry is FFA Chart #31 from KY, not TN.

Henry French who married Catherine Heatrone of Washington Co. and Greene Co., TN, born 1755, Chart #10

See Below.

First Generation

1.1 Barbary French, m. Felker [42]. Apparently, Felkner is a German name.

1.2 Evy Margret French, m. Toppin [42]. A Toppin family lived in Delaware Co., PA, in early history according to the History of Delaware Co., PA, by Charles Palmer, 1932; however, no French was found. A Matilda Toppin m. John Wyett on 11 Jan 1831 in Washington Co., TN.

1.3 Mary French, m. Everett Walker [42].

1.4 George French, b. 1749, m. Annie Mae Holt [42]. George and his brother Henry bought 200 acres of land on Cherokee Creek in Washington Co., TN for $1000 on 9 Dec 1812 [27]. Maidie Strellman [6] writes: 1788 Siever and John Tipton fought about Franklin (which was failing). On Oct 10, 1788 Siever surrendered and Tipton sent Siever to Morgantown guarded by Jacob Tipton, Thomas Gourley and GEORGE FRENCH. This is a military called up for this purpose mostly from Sullivan Co and Greasy Cove. I suspect George was from Greasy Cove as it sits just below (SE of) Cherokee Creek, where he and Henry had land. Greasy Cove is 15 miles from Jonesborough and was at that time in Washington County, Now in Unicoi.

1.5* Henry French Sr. was b. ca. 1755 perhaps in Philadelphia, PA. Henry d. in Washington, Greene Co., TN. Henry had Land Grant No. 836, 150 acres, in 1787, Washington County TN on the waters of Cherokee Creek [13] which was obtained from the State of NC. The land was NC before it became Washington Co., East TN. The grant was issued 25 Aug 1779 and recorded 11 Jul 1788. Henry had a first wife, name remains unknown, because his first child was born in 1778. Ref [6] has a copy of a marriage record in Washington Co., TN, where Henry French m2. Catherine Heatrone (Washington Co., marriages says Heaton), on 30 Dec 1817. Ref [8] has a record of a marriage to Catherine Watson on 29 Dec 1817, also in Washington Co. In 1817, Henry would have been 62 years old. His children were born between 1779 and 1827. See details.

1.6 John Peter French. Mostly known as Peter, but name John is on land deeds with brothers Henry and George. John Peter French, b. ca. 1755. He (among other men) sold 175 acres of land on the north fork of Cherokee Creek in Washington Co., TN, for $1,171.67 on 25 Jul 1801, witnessed by his brother Henry [27]. 16 Mar 1783: James McAdams conveys a 200-acre tract of land on Cherokee Creek to Peter French. This indenture is witnessed by Pearson Brummet and listed in the Washington County 1790 List of Taxables. Peter is also listed in the Washington Co., TN Court of Pleas and Quarter Session: 5 May 1783, deed of conveyance James McAdams to Peter French for 200 acres proven on oath Simcocke Cannon and affirmation of Saml. Duncan (pg.207). No other French is listed on this session. There is not much written about Peter in TN. He may have lived elsewhere, perhaps in Pennsylvania or Virginia. This Peter is not the Peter French born in 1770 who d. 3 Sep 1849 in Knox Co., TN [42].

Second Generation

Children of Henry (wife unknown) French, 1.5

See details.

2.1* Henry French Jr. was b. 1778-1779 [26] [42] in Wilkes Co., NC, which is now Washington Co., TN since 1777 and Greene Co. since 1783. Henry m. Rody or Rhody or Rhoda or Roda Callow or Cotter or Collor or Coiler in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, on 31 Jan 1804 in Greene Co. [2]. Their marriage certificate spells her name Rhody Coiler [23]. Rody was b. 1778 or 1780 in VA [3] [4]. Henry was age 71 in the 1850 TN census; Rody was 72 [4] and living in the same household. Henry and Rody d. between 1850 and 1860 [9]. In the 1850 Census of Greene Co., TN, Rhody Brannon, age 14, was also living in this household along with Mary A. 30, Nancy A 28 and Rody 72 [26]. Henry was a farmer or labourer [42].

2.2 Elizabeth (Betsy) French, b. 1785-1790 [42], born 7 years after first born, m. James Joseph Layman on 23 Oct 1805 [33] [42] in Greene Co., TN.

2.3* John Peter French I was b. 2 Sep or 9 Feb 1793 [42] in Greene or Washington Co., TN, m1. 23 Sep 1815 to Elizabeth (Eliza) Ann Hartman in Washington Co., TN [1] [2] and had 11 children. She was b. 1791 in VA, d. Nov 1850 in IL, the dau. of Joseph Hartman and Mary Henley [5]. John d. 16 Mar 1877 in Alma, Marion Co., IL, and is buried at the Martin Cemetery, Foster township, Marion Co., IL [42]. John was a farmer and a developer [5], in Alma, IL. John served in the War of 1812 from Greene Co. [28] as a Private under Col. Samuel Bayless and Capt. Solomon Hendrix, E. TN Military [30]. John owned property in 1818 on Mill Creek (branch of Big Linestone) [28]. In 1835 John moved his family to St. Clair Co., IL. He resided in Tonti Township until 1855, and then lived in Alma, Marion Co., IL, where he received 80 acres from his service in Tennessee Militia during the War of 1812 [28]. Elizabeth and John were buried in Marion Co., IL [28]. John m2. Tamer Walker on 11 Oct 1851 in Shelby Co., IL. She was born in 1795 in VA [42].

2.4* William L. French was b. 4 Jul 1795 [8] in Blount Co., TN [26], had children over a span of 48 years (and three wives) [42]. He m1. 27 Jan 1826 in Greeneville, TN [2], to Sarah Ann Glass [22] [26] and had 9 children. He d. 16 Mar 1864 (age 69) [42] in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, during the Civil War [31]. William L. was ill at home and not in a unit when the rebels (Confederate forces) came through the area looting and burning and took William L. French from his sickbed apparently intending to draft him into their depleted forces. As the party of soldiers rode off, William managed to slide off the back of the horse in an attempt to escape and was shot by the marauders. This event took place in the front yard of the farm now occupied by Donald L. French, Jr., Chuckey, TN. The descent record of Donald L. French, Jr. is as follows: Henry (1), William L (2), Henry (3), Donald Sr. (4), Donald Jr. (5) who was still farming the farm in 1983 [8]. This lineage doesn’t match with ours. William L. is buried at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery, Horse Creek Valley, Chuckey, TN [31]. Sarah Ann Glass was b. 29 Mar 1806 in Blount Co., TN the dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth Glass, d. 23 Dec 1887 in Greene Co., TN [3] [42] and is buried at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery in Horse Creek section of Greene Co., TN next to her husband [31]. The FFA has photos of these stones. The 1850 TN census says she was born in 1808 [26]. The 1880 Greene Co., TN census lists her as 75 [29]. William was a landholder in 1819 in Washington Co., TN [2]. In 1870 Sarah was living with her son, Anderson, and his family [33].

2.5 Nancy French, b. 1808, m. John Pope on 10 Feb 1827 in Greene Co., TN [33] [41] [42]. A Nancy French is listed on the Washington Co., TN Marriages as having married Landon Carter Rogan on 3 Nov 1834.

2.6 Stephen C. French was b. after 1810 [42], m. Matilda Broyles on 11 Nov 1829 in Greene Co., TN [2] [32] [42]. She d. before 1810 [42].

Third Generation

Children of Henry Jr. and Rhody (Coiler) French, 2.1

3.1 Ruth French was b. 1804, d. 1894, m. Samuel Trobaugh [42]. Samuel was b. ca. 1804 in Rockingham Co., VA, the son of Frederick Trobaugh, and d. in Greene Co., TN. They married on 11 Dec 1836 in Greene Co., TN. They had 4 children: Nancy Jane Trobaugh (who married Adam Smith [45] ), Henry Trobaugh, Rhoda Trobaugh, and William Trobaugh [42].

3.2 Betsy French was b. 1810-1815, d. before 1850, m. George Brannon [42] on 7 Jul 1832 in Greene Co., TN [33] [42] and had daughter Rhody Brannon b. ca. 1836 who was living with her grandfather Henry when Rhody was 14 after her mother died. They also had Henry Brannon, b. ca. 1845 [42].

3.3 Unknown French was b. 1815-1820 [42].

3.4 Nancy A. French was b. 1825 [19] or Jun 1822 [42] in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, twin to William M., remained a spinster [3] [9] and was living with her parents in 1850 [26]. In 1880 she was 55 and living with her sister, Polley A., age 56 or 58 [29]. Polley A. was probably her sister, Mary A., since Polly was used for the name Mary. Mary is not listed in the 1880 census probably because Nancy was the head of household. By this time, her father had died. Nancy d. in 1881 [42].

3.5* William M. French was b. Jun 1822 [33] [42] according to the 1850 Census in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, twin to Nancy [9], m. Elizabeth Trobaugh [42] on 21 Aug 1846 in Greene Co., TN [2]. She was a year younger than William and died probably before 1880. William d. in 1901 in Cocke Co., TN [42]. In 1880 William was living with his son, James Henry [29]. William was a farmer in TN [42]. Elizabeth was b. ca. 1822, d. 21 Apr 1895 in Cocke Co., TN, the daughter of George and Barbara Trobaugh [42].

3.6* James Charles French was b. 11 Nov 1823 [42] (cemetery record says 1824) probably in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [4], m1. Margaret Lonas, 29 Dec 1841 (1 Nov 1842 or 11 Jan 1842 [42]), in Greene Co. [2] [9]. James is listed in the TN 1850 census with his wife Margaret and his children Henry 4, Stephen 2, and Martha 1. Margaret was also b. in 1823 [4] in TN and d. 28 Oct 1886 and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI. James was a farmer [42]. James and Margaret migrated to Wisconsin with 6 of their 11 children in the Fall of 1853, stopping for a time in Indiana and then started on to Wisconsin in 1854 [42]. The rest of their children were born in Wisconsin [42]. The family settled in Willow, Richland Co., Wisconsin [42]. James French lived on section 2 in Willow, where he settled in 1854; the first settlement in Willow was made in June 1852. James was a member of the M.E. Church and the first United Brethren society among 15 others. James d. 4 Feb 1909 and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI. Ref [49] has a photo of James FRENCH, copy of deed to property for Concord Church and Cemetery in Richland County-signed by James and Margaret (Lonas) French, photos of the log house he built, as well as other family photos of the Fry line for those interested, including John Henry Fry [49].

From the Richland County History: James French was one of the pioneers of Willow, coming here in September, 1854, and entering forty acres of land on section 2, where he built a log house and commenced to clear a farm. He was successful, has since purchased more land and built a hewed log house with a frame house addition, 16x20 feet, also has a log barn 30x50 feet, and is now engaged in raising grain and stock. He was born in Greene Co., Tenn., Nov. 11, 1823, where he was married in 1842 to Margaret Lonas also born in Greene county, Sept. 29, 1823. They remained in Tennessee until Oct. 11, 1853, when the entire family consisting of six children started in one wagon drawn by one span of horses, containing themselves and household goods, to seek a new home. They went to Indiana and stopped in Clinton County until September, 1854, when they again loaded up and started for Wisconsin. They carried provisions with them and camped along the road arriving in Richland County in twenty days. His property then consisted of the team, one cow and $40 in money. For the first few years they experienced many hardships, incident to this country at that time, but by energy and industry they at last secured a comfortable home, and are now well prepared to spend their declining days in comfort. Mr. and Mrs. French were the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are now living --- Stephen A, Martha, John W, Sallie C, Margaret E, James A and Darwin P. These are all married except the youngest. Mr. and Mrs. French are both members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. French is not a member of any political party, but exercises the right of suffrage intelligently, voting for whom he considers the best man.

3.7 Mary Ann French (Polley or Polly) was b. 1820 [26] or 1822 [4] or 1825 [42] in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, remained a spinster [3] [9] and was living with her parents in 1850 [26]. She d. in 1890 [42]. James m2. Sarah Griffin-Scoles-Ford on 23 Oct 1887.

Children of John Peter and Elizabeth (Eliza) Ann (Hartman) French, 2.3

3.8* Joseph Hartman French was b. 23 Jul 1817 in Greene Co., TN, m1. Susannah Lemon Purcell [42] on 2 Aug 1843 in Marion Co., IL. Susan was b. 8 Jan 1822 in TN, d. 5 May 1855, the dau. of Charles S. Purcell and Sophia Wantland [6]. They had six children. Joseph m2. 8 Sep 1857 to Mary Jones Finch [6]. Mary was b. 1831-1832, d. 1884, had previously been married to a man named Finch. They also had six children [28]. Joseph d. 9 Mar 1867 in Alma, IL, and was buried at the Martin Cemetery, Foster, Marion Co., IL [5] [6]. Mary Jones d. 1884 [42].

3.9 Elizabeth Ann French (Analiza), b. 5 Aug 1818 in Greene Co., TN [42], d. 25 May 1896 in Tonti Twp, Marion, IL [42], m. Robert Kelly Black on 15 Aug 1839 in Marion Co., IL [42]. Robert was b. ca. 20 Apr 1810 in Barren Co., KY, d. ca. 10 Aug 1896 in Toni Twp, Marion Co., IL [42]. They had 10 children: George W. Black, James W. Black, John French Black, John B. Black, Louis Lynn Black, Marshall French Black, Thomas Jefferson Black, Joseph Franklin Black, Robert E. Black, Eugene W. Black [42].

3.10* Henry French III was b.1822 in Greene Co., [5] [42], d. 25 Nov 1882 [42], m. Moriah Davidson (Maria) on 6 Oct 1844. She was b. 1822 in KY [42].

3.11* Levi French [5] was b. Jun 1823 in Greene Co., TN [21] [42], d. 1 Jan 1866, m. Nancy Davidson (sister to Moriah) on 21 Sep 1844 in Marion Co., IL. Nancy was b. ca. Sep 1823 in KY and d. ca. 5 Oct 1865 [42].

3.12 Ursula French was b. 1824 in Greene Co., TN [21] [42], d. 5 Oct 1865, m. Abraham A. Purcell ca. 1844. He was b. 17 Nov 1826, d. Feb 1907 in Salem, Marion Co., IL [42].

3.13* Marshall French was b. 12 Aug 1824 [42] in Greene Co., TN, m. 1850 to Harriet Elizabeth Williams in IL. She was b. 12 Dec 1830 in KY and d. 21 Feb 1888 in Bowers Mill, Jasper Co., MO. Marshall d. 10 Feb 1891 in Bower’s Mill, Jasper Co., MO. He was a farmer and store owner. His main homestead was in Bowers Mill, MO [5].

3.14* John Peter French Jr. [5] was b. 1830 according to the 1850 Census in Greene Co., TN [21] or NC [42], m. Frances Hines on 8 Jan 1842. She was b. in 1825 in NC [42]. John was a farmer or day labourer [42].

3.15* Gilbert Walker French [5] was b. 22 Jun 1827 [42] in Greene Co., TN, d. 30 Mar 1904 in Alma, Marion Co., IL, m1. Louise Emily O’Bryant on 20 May 1855 in Alma, IL. She was b. 24 Jan 1835 in AL and d. 12 Jan 1864 [42]. He m2. Mary E. Howard on 14 Apr 1867 in Marion Co., IL. She was b. 13 May 1840 in IL, d. 12 Sep 1872 in Alma, Marion Co., IL [42].

3.16* William L. Stratton French [5] was b. 5 Nov 1830 in Greene Co., TN [21] [42], d. 5 Dec 1899, m. Elizabeth Hite in Nov 1861 in Marion Co., IL. She was b. 15 Feb 1843 in Marion, IL, and d. 4 Aug 1873 in IL [42]. William is buried in Summit Prairie Cemetery in Stevenson township, Marion Co., IL [42].

3.17* Elias B. French [5] was b. ca. 16 Jul 1833 [42] in Greene Co., TN [21], d. ca. 7 Sep 1918 and m1. Sarah Ann Matheny or Mathena on 21 Jan 1858 [42]. She was b. in 1844 [42]. He m2. Mary E. Tartar in Marion Co., IL on 27 Feb 1890 in Marion Co., IL. She was b. in 1845 [42].

3.18 Rachel Caroline French was b. 16 Jul 1834 in Greene Co., TN [21], d. 7 Sep 1918 in Marion, IL, m. Terry George Knisley on 7 Aug 1856. He was b. ca. 19 Jun 1832, d. 5 Oct 1879 [42]. They had 7 children: Elizabeth Knisley, Robert C. Knisley, Tryly Rose b. 1855, John Scott Knisley b. 1861 in IL m. Verdilla Hensley on 3 Aug 1899, William A. Knisley b. 1862 in IL d. 1939 m. Minnie Catherine Brubaker who was b. 1867 d. 1950, George W. Knisley b. 1864 in IL m. Emma Phillips, and Martin S. Knisley b. 1868 in IL [42].

Children of William L. and Sarah Ann (Glass) French, 2.4

3.19* William Jackson French was b. 9 Jan 1825 [42] in Washington Co., TN [5], m1. Susan E. Broyles on 23 Sep 1843 in Washington Co., TN [33] [42]. She was b. 1823 the dau. of William S. and Margaret (Green) Broyles, and d. before 1864 [42]. William m2. Barbara A. Moore on 26 Mar 1865 in Greene Co., TN [33]. She was b. 1840, d. 1885 [42]. William was not living at his parent’s home in 1850 [26]. Their 6-year old son, William Brownlow French, was living with them in 1850 in Greene Co., TN [26] along with their son George W. 4, Cynthia C. 3, and Jane 1. In 1870 this family was living in the Brownsboro District in Washington Co., TN [33]. Barbary French was living with him according to the 1870 Census. William d. 1885 [42] and is buried at the Pleasant Hill Church cemetery.

3.20 Martha Elizabeth French, b. 6 Mar 1827 in Greene Co., TN [42], d. 7 Jun 1909 in Greene Co., TN, m. Michael A. Broyles on 24 Aug 1843 in Greene Co., TN [42]. He was b. 14 Oct 1824, d. 31 Jul 1881 [42]. Martha is buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Greene Co., TN. She was Methodist [42].

3.21* Alexander Bradford French, b. 24 Jul 1829 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [5] [42], d. Oct 1905 in Maloneyville, Knox Co., TN and is buried at the Union Baptist Church Cemetery on WA Pike, Knox Co., TN. He m. Mary Ann LaRue on 20 Mar 1860 in Knox Co., TN [42]. She was b. 2 Mar 1839 in Corinth, Knox Co., TN, the dau. of William and Sarah (Tindell) LaRue [42]. She d. 1 Jul 1921 in Knox Co., TN [42]. Not living at home in 1850 [26]. He was a Baptist [42]. They had 15 children. This family and very few others moved to Knox Co., TN. Most families stayed in Greene Co., TN.

3.22* James L. French [8], b. 1832 probably in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [5], d. 28 Dec1886 and is buried at the Morrison Cemetery, MO, m1. Mary Loop, m2. Bethia Serina Jennings on 14 Sep 1853 in Greene Co., TN [2] [42]. He was a farmer in TN according to the 1850 Census.

3.23 Nancy Jane French [8] was b. 29 Mar 1834 [16] probably in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [5], d. 7 Jan 1909 in Horse Creek Community, Greene Co., TN and is buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery [42]. She m. Andrew C. Gray in Washington Co., TN on 4 Apr 1851. She was a Methodist [42].

3.24* John Peter French II, was b. 8 Oct 1836 [26] [42] in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, m1. Sabra Jane Collier or Colyer on 24 Sep 1854 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [2]. John d. 31 Aug 1912 in Norborne, Carroll Co., MO, and is buried at the Fairhaven Cemetery, Norborne, MO [42]. Sabra was b. 30 Sep 1836 [8] [42] the dau. of William and Elizabeth (Dyche) Colyer, d. 7 Jan 1916 in Norborne, Carroll, MO [11]. Both are buried at the Fairhaven Cemetery in Norborne, MO. See photo of John Peter French II and Sabra Jane Collier on p. 19 of Martin’s French Family Book.

A search of files of the “Norborne Democrat” reveals the unfortunate circumstances of John P.’s death. It is obvious from the newspaper report that the tombstone of John P. contains an error. The tombstone shows his death as being 30 Sep 1912, the newspaper issued on Friday, Sept 6, 1912, states his death occurred Saturday morning about 8:30. This would mean that he died on 31 Aug 1912. No files exist of the “Norborne Democrate” for 1917 so the obituary for Sabra J. French could not be obtained [8].

The first recorded sale of property for John P. was dated 11 Apr 1910, age 74. He was 75 at the time he had his stroke mentioned in the obituary and 76 at the time of death. The courthouse records states he died at “Mud Creek,” but the obituary calls it “Cherry Valley.” [8]

3.25* Henry C. French (Kip) [42] was b. 11 Aug 1864 probably in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [3] [5]. Henry m. Sarah H. Scott on 24 Dec 1859 in Greene Co., TN [2] [32]. Henry d. 8 Aug 1864 and is buried at the National Cemetery in Knoxville, TN, Plot 1139. He was a Civil War veteran, Sgt. In E Co., 4^th Inf. On the Federal roster [42].

3.26* Anderson Glass French was b. 1943 [26] or 1842 [42] probably in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [3] [5], m1. Martha Jane Stanton on 14 Sep 1860 in Washington Co., TN [2] [32]. Martha was b. 1841 and d. 1877 in TN [42]. Anderson m2. Barbara Oakley [42] on 24 Nov 1890 in Barry Co., MO [42]. He d. 1920 in Fairland, OK. He was a Civil War veteran [42].

3.27 Augustus Franklin French (known as Franklin) was b. 1845 [26] or 1844 [42] probably in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [3] [5]. He d. 28 Jan 1865 and is buried in the National Cemetery in Knoxville, TN [42], plot 1393.

3.28* Oliver Temple French (O.T.) was b. 7 Jul 1846 in Horse Creek, Greene Co., TN, d. 14 Nov 1920 and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Greeneville, TN [42]. He was a Civil War veteran according to his tombstone. Oliver m1. Sarah Jane Broyles on 8 Nov 1868 in Greene Co., TN by Rev Moses Seaton [42], Record #37 [15]. She was b. 5 or 6 Nov 1847 the dau. of Jones and G. E. Broyles [42], d. 8 Nov 1873 [31] [42]. She is buried at the Pleasant Hill Methodist cemetery [33]. He m2. Susannah Catherine Nelson on 1 May 1881 in Greene Co., TN [21] by J. P. Milburn [42]. She was b. 21 Oct 1850 [33], d. 28 Aug 1889. He m3. Kate Glass on 10 Sep 1890 in Greene Co., TN by Rev. J. D. Droke [42]. She d. 14 Jan 1891 in Arlington, IN [42]. He m4. Rebecca Kellar on 5 Mar 1891 in Greeneville, TN by Rev. R. T. McDowell [42]. She was b. Feb 1850 [42]. She was living with the family in 1900 [33]. Oliver was buried at the Oak Grove Cemetery on 9 Mar 1920 as a Civil War veteran. Susannah is also buried there on 28 Aug 1889 [33].

The following information might be incorrect: Ref [2] said Oliver had a marriage before these 4 marriages to Julia A. Bird on 3 Aug 1867 in Greene Co., TN. Ref [33] said Oliver m4. Ida Belle Dora Harris on 5 Mar 1891. In the 1880 census [29], Oliver was 33 and his wife, Sarah, was 32, but her entry indicates that she had just died. She was the dau. of G. J. & G. E. Broyles [31]. She was b. 5 Nov 1847 and d. 8 Nov 1873 [31]. She is buried at the Pleasant Hill Methodist cemetery [33].

Fourth Generation

Children of William M. and Elizabeth (Trobaugh) French, 3.5

4.1 John French was b. 1845 probably in Greene Co., TN [33] or in IL [42], m. Mary Ann Debusk on 4 Sep 1862 [42].

4.2 Rhody or Rhoda French was b. 9 Jun 1847 in P.O. Gastones, Greene Co., TN [33] [42]. Rhoda m. Rufus M. Johnson on 30 May 1869 [33]. He was b. 1848 in NC. They had children Margaret E. Johnson, b. 1871; Martha J. Johnson, b. 1875; James A. Johnson, b. 1878; Mary R. Johnson, b. 1880 and only 4 months old when the census was taken [33].

4.3* George A. French was b. 3 Nov 1849 [42] in Greene Co., TN [33]. George m. Reuhanna (Hanna) J. Ailshie on 14 May 1874 [33]. Reuhanna was b. in 1857 [33] or in Dec 1854 [33].

4.4 Rogena French was b. 9 Jun 1852 [33] [42], d. 1932 [42]. Rogena m. Elbert or Albert Presley Henry on 21 Sep 1879 [33]. Elbert was b. 1853 [33]. In 1880 they were living with her mother, Harriet Salsberry, Rogena’s sister Mary, and Rogena and Elbert’s son Robert Sea Henry [33].

James Henry French & Martha Jane Knipp French

4.5* James Henry French (Jim) [9] was b. 9 Feb 1855 in P.O. Gastones, Greene Co., TN, m1. Elizabeth Johnson on 27 Aug 1874 in Greene Co., TN [15]. She was b. 1851 and d. 1876 [9]. James m2. Martha Jane Knipp on 20 Mar 1879 in Greene Co., TN [15]. Martha was b. 27 Dec 1857 the daughter of Joel Lafayette and Susannah (Cobble) Knipp, d. 26 Nov 1942 in Eubank, KY [42] and James d. 26 Nov 1932, also in Eubank, KY [9]. In 1880 James’ father, William M., was living with the family [29]. See Julie Walters website.

4.6 William Andy French was b. 28 Jan 1857 in P.O. Gastones, Greene Co., TN [33] [42]. He m. Ellen L. Bible on 3 Aug 1878 [42].

4.7 Mary J. French was b. 5 May 1859 in P.O. Gastones, Greene Co., TN [33] [42], d. after Jan 1934 [42]. She m. John Clowers on 22 Jul 1882 [42].

4.8 Barbry A. French was b. 6 Sep 1861 in Midway, Greene Co., TN [33] [42]. She m. Samuel Pack who was b. 1868 in Greene Co., TN [33] [42].

4.9 Washington Asbury French was b. 28 Aug 1867 in P.O. Midway, Greene Co., TN [33] [42]. He m. Louise Hinkle on 8 Feb 1886, and she d. in 1931 [42].

Children of James C. and Margaret (Lonas) French, 3.6

4.10 George French, b. 30 Apr 1843 in Greene Co., TN, d. 30 Nov 1847 (4 years old) [41].

4.11 Henry French was b. 17 Jan 1845 [41] [26] in Greene Co., TN [4] [42], d. 12 Oct 1864, Co I 35th Wis Vol Reg - Civil War. Aged 19Ys 8Ms 25Ds, and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI..

4.12 Stephen A. French was b. 9 Feb 1847 [41] or 1848 [26] in Greene Co., TN [4] [42], d. 9 Feb 1928 and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI., m. Sarah Smelcer. Her family (her father Jonathan Smelcer was b. in 1826 in Cocke Co., TN) was one of the founding families of Richland Co., WI [41].

4.13 Martha French was b. 2 Jan 1849 [26] in Greene Co., TN [4] [41] [42], d. 17 Dec 1922 (age almost 74) and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI., m. James William Fry on 9 Sep or Dec 1866.

4.14 John Wesley French, b. 9 Mar 1851 in Greene Co., TN [41] [42], d. 11 Sep 1919 and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI., m. Susan Elden Woodman on 9 Dec 1877. She was b. 9 Mar 1854 and d. 11 Jun 1892 and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI. They had a son, Frank J. French, who was b. 14 Jan 1887 and d. 25 Feb 1887 (1 month) and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI.

4.15 Sallie Caroline French, born 25 Jun 1853 in Greene Co., TN [42], d. 20 Nov 1854 in Fort Collins, CO. [41].

4.16 Margaret Elizabeth French, b. 6 Apr 1855 or 1856 in Willow, Richland Co., Wisconsin [42], d. 27 May 1922 and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI, m. Daniel Britts on 27 Feb 1876.

4.17 Ida Victoria French, b. 4 Aug 1858 in Richland Co., WI, d. 24 Feb 1879 (age 21) [41].

4.18 James A. French, b. 6 May 1861 in Richland Co., WI, d. 14 Oct 1953 (age 92) [41] [42] [49].

4.19 William James French, b. 1 Oct 1863 in Richland Co., WI [41] [42], d. 13 Oct 1865 (2 years, 12 days) and is buried at Thompson’s Concord Cemetery, Willow Township, Richland Co., WI.

4.20* Darwin Phillip French, b. 15 Sep 1866 in Rock Co., WI [41] [42] [49], d. 27 Apr 1920 in Eaton, Weld Co., CO. [41], buried in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld Co., CO., m. 8 Oct 1896 to Mary Olivia Strohl. She was b. 9 oct 1872 in Pertaki, IN, d. 5 Jul 1962 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, buried in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld Co., CO [41].

Children of Joseph Hartman and Susannah (Purcell) French, 3.8

These first six children are of Joseph H. French and his first wife, Susannah L. Purcell.

4.21 Stephen French was b. 23 May 1844 in IL, d. 2 Jan 1929 in San Diego, CA, m. Margaret Alice Phillips who was b. 17 Jun 1846 the dau. of Wesley and Margaret (Rice) Phillips, she d. 16 Oct 1929 [42].

4.22 Erasmus French was b. 10 Feb 1846, d. 29 Jul 1850 [42].

4.23 Charles Sims French b. 12 Mar 1848, d. 29 Dec 1855 [42].

4.24 Elizabeth Jane French was b. 27 Dec 1849 [42] in Marion Co., IL, d. 28 Feb 1930, m. Isaac A. Charlton in Salem, IL [42].

4.25* Thomas Purcell French was b. 27 Feb 1851 in Alma, Marion Co., IL. He left his family when he was about 20 and homesteaded in Colorado awhile and then lived with his brother Stephen in San Diego before settling in Oregon [28]. He m. Henrietta Malson Lyons (Carr) on 5 Jun 1883 in Portland, OR. Henrietta was b. 4 Feb 1858 in CA and d. 22 Jun 1904 in Portland, OR. Thomas met Henrietta at her mother’s candy store in Portland [28]. Thomas d. 19 Oct 1929 in Portland, OR [6] and is buried at Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, OR [28].

4.26 Anna Sophia French was b. 28 Feb 1854, d. 14 Feb 1927, m. Samuel Stokely on 1 Feb 1872 in Kinmundy, IL [6]. Samuel was b. 1847, d. 1918 [42].

Children of Joseph Hartman and Mary (Jones) French, 3.8

The next six children are of Joseph H. French and his second wife, Mary Jones Finch. Most likely there was no offspring from these children.

4.27 Laura Caroline French was b. 29 Oct 1859 in IL, d. 5 May 1939, never married [6].

4.28 Mary Emeline French was b. 1 Jul 1861 (twin of Martha), d. 1939, or 15 Aug 1861 [42], never married [6].

4.29 Martha Eveline French was b. 1 Jul 1861 (twin of Mary), d. young on 15 Aug 1861 [6] or 1938 [42].

4.30 Camilla Clotelle French was b. 7 Mar 1864 in IL, d. 7 Jul 1887 [6], age 23.

4.31 Eli Logan French was b. 18 Aug 1866, d. 29 Dec 1912 (age 46), m. Mattie Bennett in Alma, IL on 20 Jul 1910 [6], aged 44 and died two years later.

4.32 child French

Children of Henry III and Moriah (Davidson) French, 3.10

4.33 Charles French [42].

4.34 Edward French [42].

4.35 Eliza French, m. Rice [42].

4.36 Josephus French [42].

4.37 William French [42].

4.38 Mary French, b. ca. 1848 in IL, m. Rice [42].

4.39 James French, b. 1855 in IL [42].

Children of Levi and Nancy (Davidson) French, 3.11

4.40 Infant son French, d. 10 Oct 1845 [42].

4.41 Sarah French, b. 6 Feb 1853, d. 9 Nov 1856 age 3 [42].

Children of Marshall and Harriet (Williams) French, 3.13

4.42 Cathaline French (Kate), b. ca. 1853 in Marion Co., IL, d. May 1911 in Pierce City, MO, m. James Chambers [42].

4.43 Josephus French (Joseph), b. 7 Aug 1854 in Marion Co., IL, d. May 1911 in Pierce City, MO [42]. He m1. Florence Campbell, m2. Levisa Saunders on 8 Nov 1880. She was b. in TN [42].

4.44 Harriet Alice French, b. 20 Oct 1856 in Macon, TN, d. 4 Nov 1943 in Miami, Ottawa Co., OK [42]. She m. Henry Swindle and had daughter Louise Swindle who m. Hugh Haennelt. Sharon has photos of this side of her family [46].

4.45* George Robert French was b. 1860 in Marion Co., IL, m. 1 Sep 1890 to Alice Biddy Arthur in Barry Co., MO. She was b. 4 Nov 1872 in Bowers Mill, Jasper Co., MO, the dau. of James Edward and Sarah (Meador) Arthur. She d. 20 Jul 1969 in Escondido, CA. George d. before 14 Feb 1947 in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.

4.46 Ellen French (Elly), b. ca. 1863, m. Benjamin Colley [42].

4.47 Charles French, b. 18 Dec 1865 in Alma Twp, Marion Co., IL, d. Feb 1916 in Pierce City, MO, m. Rose Dell Glassford [42].

4.48 Florence French, b. 18 Dec 1865 in Alma Twp, Marion Co., IL [42].

4.49 Thomas Frank French, b. ca. 1866 in Alma, Marion Co., IL [42].

4.50 Eddy French, b. ca. 1870 [42].

Children of John Peter and Frances (Hines) French, 3.14

4.51 Lewis M. French, d. 1865 [42].

4.52 William French, b. 18 Dec 1842 in IL, d. 9 Jul 1867 [42].

4.53 Jessie French, b. 24 Aug 1844, d. 31 Jan 1849 [42].

4.54 Catherine French, b. ca. 1846 in IL [42].

4.55 Hartwell French, b. ca. 1848 in IL, m. Florence (Barbie?) [42].

4.56 Helen Frances French, b. 28 Apr 1853, d. 23 Aug 1854 [42].

4.57 Charley O. French, b. 1861, d. 1 Nov 1862 [42].

Children of Gilbert Walker and Louise (O’Bryant) French, 3.15

4.58 Nancy Angeline (Angie) French, b. 1856 in IL, m. Mathew Organ [42].

4.59 Louisa French, b. 1859 in IL, m. James N. Jones [42].

4.60* John Randolph French, b. 1861 in Marion Co., IL [35], d. 4 May 1924 in Nashville, TN, m. Etta Mae Sweet on 29 Dec 1886. She d. 1939 [42].

4.61 Amanda (Mandy) J. French, b. ca. 1864, m. J. R. Ross [42].

Children of Gilbert Walker and Mary (Howard) French, 3.15

4.62 Thomas W. French, b. 1868-1869 [42].

4.63 Harry B. French, b. May 1870 in IL [42].

4.64 Rachel French, b. 1872, m. E. W. Wilson [42].

Children of William Stratton and Elizabeth (Hite) French, 3.16

4.65 Andrew Seymore French, b. 18 Dec 1862 in Alma, Marion Co., IL, m. Matilda Morgan on 2 Mar 1890 [42].

4.66 Henrietta (Hattie) French, b. ca. 1865, m. Garnn Grey who was b. 1867 [42].

4.67 Anna G. French, b. 1866 [42].

4.68 Lutie French, b. 1870 [42].

Child of Elias B. and Sarah Ann (Matheny) French, 3.17

4.69 Emma Elizabeth French, m. Harvey L. Stumper [42].

Children of William J. and first wife Susan (Broyles) French, 3.19

4.70 William Gannaway Brownlow French, b. 29 Feb 1844 in Greene Co., TN, d. 17 Jun 1926 in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, m. Esther M. Warner on 25 Jan 1874 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.71 George W. French, b. ca. 1846 in Green Co., TN [26], d. before Apr 1928 [42].

4.72 Cynthia Carolina French, b. ca. 1847 in TN, m. Isaac B. Dotson on 17 Mar 1872. He was b. 1852 [42]. She m. Isaac B. Dotson on 17 Mar 1872 [33]. Isaac was b. 1852 [3]. Not living with her parents in 1870 [33]. They had children John B. Dotson, b. 1873; Sarah F. Dotson, b. 1875; Jerome Burgner Dotson, b. 1876; James G. Dotson, b. 1878 [33].

4.73 Brunetta Jane (B.J.) French, b. ca. 1849 in Green Co., TN [26] [42].

4.74 Sarah (Tishia or Tish) Frances French, b. 7 Dec 1852 in Greene Co., TN, d. 12 Jan 1931 in Huntington Beach, CA, m1. James F. Kyker or Kyber on 1 Jan 1872 [33]. He was b. Jun 1852 [42]. Sarah m2. Azor Adison Smith on 20 May 1879 in Denver, CO. He was b. 24 Jul 1830 in Licking Co., OH, d. 20 Mar 1903 in Baxter Springs, KS [42].

4.75 Sabra French, b. 15 Mar 1858 [42] or 15 Mar 1854 [33] in Greene Co., TN, d. 9 Dec 1928 in Greene Co., TN, m. Charles Sevier Rector on 20 Jun 1880 [33] [42]. He was b. 29 Jun 1868 the son of Valentine B. and Sarah Ruth (Gray) Rector. He d. 1 Nov 1938 [42] and is buried with his wife at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery [33]. They had children Edgar S Rector, b. Sep 1884; Walter J. Rector, b. Feb 1889; William B. Rector, b. May 1891; Willie G. Rector (dau.), b. May 1895; Fannie E. Rector, b. Oct 1897 [33].

4.76 Joan A. French, b. 9 Nov 1856 in Greene Co., TN, d. 13 Apr 1928, m. James Robert Rector on 9 Nov 1882. He was the son of Valentine B. and Sarah Ruth (Gray) Rector.

4.77 Thomas Newton French, b. 24 Oct 1859 in Greene Co., TN, d. 19 Sep 1932 in Greene Co., TN. He m. Cora Burgner on 23 Dec 1885 [33]. She was b. 13 Mar 1868 the dau. of Joseph M. and Sarah Jane (Broyles) Burgner. She d. 9 Apr 1951 [42]. Both are buried at the Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery [33].

Children of William J. and second wife Barbara A. (Moore) French, 3.19

4.78 Susan Emma French was b. 28 Mar 1866 in Washington Co., TN [33], d. 11 Jul 1942 in Greene Co., TN [42], m. Thomas Newton Gray on 8 Jan 1885. He was b. 15 May 1857, d. 22 Sep 1923 [42].

4.79 Edna French was b. 1868 in Washington Co., TN [33], d. 22 Jun 1944 in Washington Co., TN, m. Jonah Prather on 24 Dec 1907 [42].

4.80 Cordelia French was b. 13 Feb 1870 and only 3 months old at the 1870 Census in Washington Co., TN [33], d. 21 Dec 1938 in Greene Co., TN [42]. She m. Jacob S. Gray who was b. Jul 1865 [33], d. 27 Dec 1909 [42]. They had children Castner J. Gray, b. Aug 1892; Millie Gray, b. 18 May 1894; Montie Gray, b. Jul 1896. Living with them in 1900 was James A., b. Nov 1867, and Isla French, b. Jul 1872 [33].

4.81 Iola Kansas French was b. 11 Jul 1872 [33], d. 20 Apr 1945 in Greene Co., TN, m. James Addison Gray. He was b. 20 Nov 1867 the son of James F. and Adlade M. (Taylor) Gray. He d. 11 Jun 1954 [42].

4.82 Henrietta French, b. ca. 1879, m. Kleinstooper [42].

Children of Alexander B. and Mary Ann (LaRue) French, 3.21

4.83 Charles Alexander French, b. 21 Jan 1861 in Knox Co., TN, d. 27 Dec 19422, m. Mary Ella Barnes on 27 Apr 1893 in Knox Co., TN {42].

4.84 Sallie Ann French, b. 14 Aug 1862 in Knox Co., TN, d. 19 Nov 1905 in Knox Co., TN, m. Robert Filmore Murphy on 11 Dec 1884 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.85 Annis Grant French, b. 9 Dec 1863 in Knox Co., TN, d. 3 Feb 1946 in Knox Co., TN, m. Paul Gouffon on 22 Dec 1892 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.86 Mossie French, b. 4 Jul 1865 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.87 Harry L.T.T.S.S.K.B. French, b. 14 Mar 1867 in Knox Co., TN, d. 1 Apr 1925 in Rush Co., IN, m. Ruby Cynthia Miller on 3 Mar 1900 in Bentonville, Fayette Co., IN [42].

4.88 Henry F. French, b. 30 Apr 1868 in Knox Co., TN, d. 9 Jul 1868 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.89 Fannie Louise French, b. 14 Oct 1869 in Knox Co., TN, d. 25 Nov 1945 in Knox Co., TN, m. Joseph Hart Luttrell on 23 Aug 1893 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.90 Tommy C. French, b. 11 Mar 1871 in Knox Co., TN, d. 13 Jan 1872 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.91 Robert Roy French, b. 19 Jan 1873 in Knox Co., TN, d. 29 Dec 1938 in Knox Co., TN, m. Lucy Bishop [42].

4.92 William Frank French, b. 6 Mar 1874 in Knox Co., TN, d. 14 Mar 1945, m. Bertha Howard Perry [42].

4.93 Jennie June French, b. 6 Jun 1875 in Knox Co., TN, d. 29 Jun 1960 in Knox Co., TN, m. August Frank Truan on 29 Nov 1899 in Knox Co., TN. August was the son of Jaques David Truan [42].

4.94 Signora French, b. 19 Oct 1876 in Knox Co., TN, d. 5 Feb 1955 in Knox Co., TN, m. Daniel Albert Vandergriff on 28 Feb 1900 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.95 C. L. French, b. 5 Mar 1878 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.96 Margaret Rutherford French, b. 12 Dec 1880 in Knox Co., TN, d. 13 Dec 1961 in Knox Co., TN, m. George William Crippen on 12 Nov 1902 in Knox Co., TN [42].

4.97 Peyton Carter French, b. 8 Oct 1883 in Knox Co., TN, d. 15 Feb 1960 in Knox Co., TN, m. Alzada Wise [42].

Children of James L. and Bethia Serina (Jennings) French, 3.22

4.98 Martha French, b. 1858 [42].

4.99 Josephine French, b. 12 Jan 1865 in Maries Co., MO [42].

Children of John Peter II and Sarah Ann (Glass) French, 3.24

4.100* James Gentry French was b. 31 Aug 1855 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [21]. James d. 3 Apr 1939 in Central City, NE [8]. He had 3 wives and 17 children born over a 48-year span [42]. He m1. Marguerite (Mattie) Amanda Burgner (changed from Burgener) on 24 Oct 1878 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [15]. She was b. 2 Oct 1858 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, the dau. of Daniel Forney Burgner and Camola Terring Snapp [28]. The Burgner family was from Grindelwald, Switzerland, having immigrated in 1742 [28]. Marguerite d. 13 Feb 1897 in Rockport, Atchison Co., MO, buried at the High Creek Cemetery, Watson, MO [3]. She had seven children. James m2. Louisa Jane McCollum Daily Sheen [33] on 1 Aug 1898 in MO, whose first marriage was to William Millard Dailey. She was b. 2 Dec 1859 or 1861 in Hoosier, IN, the dau. of Enos Francis and Anna (Vinzant) McCollum. She d. 4 Jun 1909 in Panama, Lancaster Co., NE. She had two children. James m3. Sadie Nancy Shively on 28 Jun 1911 in Central City, NE. They had six children. Said was b. 29 Jan 1884 in Central City, NE, the dau. of Henry and Virginia Adaline (Abel) Shively, d. 1 Nov 1957 [42]. See photo of James Gentry French on p. 25 of Martin’s French Family Book. See Martin’s html file for more info.

4.101 Jefferson D. French was b. 1861 [33] [42]. He was a saloon keeper [42].

4.102 Ferdinand T. French was b. 1864 [33] [42].

4.103 George A. French Sr. was b. 1866, d. Oct 1944 in San Diego, CA [33] [42]. He m. Josephine (Josie) Broyles before 1890 and d. after 1959 [42].

4.104 Victoria Alice French was b. 24 Dec 1867 [33] in Franklin Co., MO [42], d. 24 Jun 1954 in Sharpe Rest Home, Excelsior Springs, MO and was buried 4 days later in Fairhaven Cemetery, Norbourne, MO [42]. She m. in 1888 in Carroll Co., MO to Tom Jones [42]. He was b. ca. 1865 and d. before 1954 [42].

4.105 Oliver T. French was b. 1871 [33] [42].

4.106 Josephine French was b. 1872 [33], d. 23 Apr 1933 [42].

4.107 Henry S. French was b. 1875 [33] [42].

4.108 William Lewis French was b. 9 Jan 1881 in MO [33] [42], d. 18 Aug 1954 in MO [42], m. on 11 Dec 1900 in Monnett, Barry Co., MO to Maude Martin [42]. She was b. 2 Apr 1882 in MO, the dau. of John and Miranda (Blackburn) Martin, d. 6 Oct 1952 in MO [42].

Child of Henry C. and Sarah H. (Scott) French, 3.25

4.109 James H. French, b. between 1860-1864 [33] [42].

4.110 Sarah A. French, m. Johnson and had an 11 year old boy, Dover, and a 3-year old daughter, Mary, in the 1870 census living with Henry C. French [33].

Children of Anderson G. and Martha Jane (Statton) French, 3.26

4.111 Robert Anderson French was b. 14 Aug 1862 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [33], d. Dec 1918 in Frankfort, SD, m. Ettie Clementine Lamb on 11 Jan 1893 in Vinita, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma, the dau. of John Wesley and Isabel Jane (Kepley) Lamb [42]. Ettie was b. 26 Aug 1876 in Springfield, MO, d. Apr 1950 [42].

4.112 Oliver French was b. 1866 in Greene Co., TN [33], d. 1885 [42].

4.113 Sarah (Sally) French was b. 1867 in Greene Co., TN [33], d. ca. 1936 in Carrollton, MO, m. Pitts who d. ca 1916 [42].

4.114 Kitty (Kit) French, b. after 1867, m. Cartmill [42].

4.115 Martha (Tenny) Tennessee French, b. after 1867, m. James Miller [42].

Children of Anderson G. and Barbara (Oakley) French, 3.26

4.116 Abraham Lincoln French, b. ca. 1893, d. 1973, m. Edna [42].

4.117 John A. Logan French, d. after 1973, m. Rose [42].

4.118 Benjamin Harrison French, m. Tollie [42].

4.119 Nancy French [42].

4.120 Mary French [42].

4.121 Jane French m. Elmer Ridenour in 1922 [42].

Children of Oliver Temple and Sarah Jane (Broyles) French, 3.28

4.122 Emily Victoria French was b. 6 Apr 1870 [29] in Greene Co., TN. Her mother died when she was 10 [29]. She d. 1955 [42], m. F. Worley Fox in Sep 1898 [42].

4.123 Sarah Edna French, b. 11 Feb 1873, d. 18 Jun 1874 [42].

Children of Oliver Temple and Susannah Catheriine (Nelson) French, 3.28

4.124 Bessie French was b. Feb 1882 [33]. If she is Elizabeth V. French, she may have m. J. W. Fox on 29 Sep 1898 [33]. She d. after Jan 1915 [42].

4.125 Rosa (Roxie) Blaine French was b. 31 May 1884 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [21].

4.126 John Temple French was b. 24 Dec 1886, d. 26 Feb 1887 (2 months old) and is buried at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Greene Co., TN [33].

4.127 Ruby Jane French was b. 19 Sep 1888 in Greeneville, Greene Co., TN [21], d. after Jan 1915 [42].

Children of Oliver Temple and Rebecca (Kellar) French, 3.28

4.128 Oliver Temple French Jr., b. 1892, d. 1940, m. Daisy who was b. 1883 and d. 1940 [42].

Fifth Generation

Children of George A. and Reuhanna (Hanna) J. (Ailshie) French, 4.3

5.1* Asberry French was b. Aug 1866 [3] and m. Sarah L. who was b. in Aug 1867 [33]. This child probably belonged to George’s wife, Reuhanna, from a previous marriage since they had not been married yet. Their first child was born nine years later.

5.2 Mary E. French was b. 1874 or 1876 in Greene Co., TN [33].

5.3 William Cloid (Cloyd) French was b. Dec 1877 in Greene Co., TN [33]. Cloid m. Corrie who was b. 1881 [33]

5.4 Cora M. French was b. Nov 1880 in Greene Co., TN {33]. This child may actually be William Cloid’s wife.

5.5 Ima Jannette French was b. 1894 in Greene Co., TN [33].

Children of James Henry and Elizabeth (Johnson) French, 4.5

5.6* James A. French was b. 15 May 1875 in Greene Co., TN [29], m1. Martha Jane Knipp, m2. Martha Owens [39].

Children of Darwin P. and Mary Olivia (Strohl) French, 4.21

5.7 Carrie Larue French, born April 1, 1898 in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, died February 10, 1997 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, buried in Evans Cemetery, Evans, Colorado, married May 27, 1915 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado to Clyde Edward Fuqua [41].

5.8 Jay Delbert French, born January 4, 1900 in Gill, Weld County, Colorado, died April 14, 1934 in Minneapolis, Hennipen County, Minnesota, buried Solder's Plot, Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennipen County, Minnesota, married Wilhelmina Kraus on March 2, 1921 in Lincoln, Nebraska, 2nd marriage Delores Fern Evans on May 14, 1923 in Minneapolis, Hennipen County, Minnesota [41].

5.9 Anna Margaret French, born July 18, 1901, died, October 2, 1995, married September 2, 1923 to Henry Brening [41].

5.10 Mildred Olivia French, born June 2, 1903 in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, died March 11, 1975 in Greeley, Weld County, Buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, married May 18, 1921 in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado to George William Epple, 2nd marriage December 16, 1926 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Gustov Albin Hoecher [41].

5.11 Alice Hazel French, born July 22, 1905 in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, died May 6, 1997 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, buried Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, married Febuary 14, 1923 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado to Thomas Fredrick Ruggles, 2nd marriage on November 28, 1957 to Carl Melvin Johnson [41].

5.12 Ethel Virginia French born May 19, 1913 in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, died December 4, 1997 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, married May 19, 1930 to Richard David Lauridsen [41].

5.13 Mary Elizabeth French born September 15, 1914, married July 14, 1932 in Morris, Minnesota to Paul Woodrow Martin, 2nd marriage August 21, 1970 in Seattle, King County,Washington to Charles Oliver Birney [41].

Children of Thomas Purcell and Henrietta Malson Lyons (Carr) French, 4.25

5.14 child

5.15 child

5.16 Lillian Ruth French was b. 3 Jan 1900, m. 12 Jun 1925 in Portland, OR to William O. Hinderlong, b. 30 Aug 1900 in Walla Walla, WA [6]. Lillian worked many years in candy factories and cafes. They had three children, including Maidie Hinderlong, b. Nov 1933 in Tacoma, WA and graduated from Oregon College of Education and was a teacher 22 years. She m. Robert A. Strellman in Portland, OR and they have two children: Rick and Raina [6] [28].

Child of George Robert and Alice Biddy (Arthur) French, 4.45

5.17 Edwina French was b. 1894 in Barry Co., m. Kenneth Bonner Wolfe in 1921 in CA, d. 1964 in Bel Air, CA. Kenneth was a Lt. Gen. in the U.S.A.F. [5].

Child of John Randolph and Etta Mae (Sweet) French, 4.60

5.18 Winford Clifford French was b. 1906 [35]. Two daus, Mary and Doris.

Children of James Gentry French and his first wife, Margarite Amanda Burgner, 4.100

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5.19* Claude Smith French was b. 3 Aug 1879 in MO, d. 12 Dec 1951 in Douglas, NE, m. 2 Oct 1898 in SD to Ethel Mary Dailey. She was b. 1 Jun 1880 in IA, d. Feb 1971 in NE [3]. See details.

5.20 child died young [33].

5.21 Archie Cleveland French [3] was b. 3 Feb 1885 in Norborne, MO, d. 28 Jun 1959 in Lexington, NE [33]. He married Lucy Winters 12 Jun 1912; born 23 Nov 1891 in Lexington, NE; died 23 Oct 1970 in Grand Island, NE. They had no children.

5.22 Sabra Sabesta French [3] was b. 2 Jul 1887, d. 1 Jul 1936 [33].

5.23* Gilbert Weaver French [3] was b. 29 Jun 1890 in Phelps City, Atchison Co., MO, m. 5 Feb 1913 to Rose Mae Kennedy. He d. 18 Jun 1968 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO [11] [33].

5.24 John Leonard French [3] was b. 10 Jun 1892, d. 4 Oct 1935 [33].

5.25* Emmett Daniel French [3] was b. 28 Dec 1893, d. 20 Aug 1946 [33]. He m. Sylvan Mae Snodgrass on 4 Jul 1921 in Central City, NE [42]. See details.

5.26* Frederick Lee French [3] was b. 1 Jan 1897 in Watson, MO, d. 1 Jul 1948 in Cheyenne, WY [8] [33]. His mother died on 13 Feb 1897. He m1. Cary Lettia McClure, m2. Frances Minnie McClure. See details.

Children of James Gentry French and his second wife, Louisa Jane McCollum, 4.100

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5.27 Homer French, twin, died at 3 months old of pneumonia, 1900 [33].

5.28 Joyce French, twin, died at 3 months old of pneumonia, 1900 [33].

5.29 Crawford Hunter French [3] b. 24 Oct 1899, d. 27 Dec 1981 [33].

5.30 Presley Milford French [3] b. 3 Oct 1901 [33].

Children of James Gentry French and his third wife, Sadie Nancy Shively or Shivley, 4.100

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5.31 Boy born in 1912 or 1913, died at birth in Central City, NE [33].

5.32 Birdie Beatrice French [3] b. 5 Aug 1914 in Central City, NE [33].

5.33 Waldron Gentry French [3] b. 16 Aug 1915 in Central City, NE [33].

5.34 Florence French [3] b. 24 Sep 1916 or 1917 in Central City, NE [33].

5.35 Virginia Doris French [3] b. 16 Jun 1922 in Central City, NE [33].

5.36 Viola Mae French [3] b. 23 Sep 1923 in Central City, NE [33].

5.37 Sadie Luetta (Lu Etta) French [3] b. 27 Jan 1927 in Central City, NE [33]. LuEtta, born in 1927, is the youngest and sole survivor of Gentry's children. Gentry's first child, Claude, was born in 1879, so he had children over a span of 48 years (and three wives).

Sixth Generation

Children of Asberry and Sarah L. French, 5.1

6.1 Martha French was b. July 1887 [33].

6.2 Josie L. French was b. Nov 18

Contents

Appreciation

History and Research

Chronology of Henry French

Three Different Henrys

Henry French who married Abigail Anderson of Frederick Co., VA, b. 1765, Chart #192

Henry French who married Elizabeth Ersom of Mercer Co., KY, b. 1755, Chart #31

Henry French who married Catherine Heatrone of Washington Co. and Greene Co., TN, born 1755, Chart #10

First Generation

Second Generation

Third Generation

Fourth Generation

Fifth Generation

Sixth Generation