This chart updated by Mara French on 8/9/11. Numbers in brackets [ ] show the source material and refer to the bibliography at the end of this chart. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. Send any corrections or additions to this chart to marafrench@mindspring.com. Revisions: 1999, 2009, 2010, 2011.

NOTE: This is only the first draft of this chart, mainly constructed for the use the DNA Test Group 4. Please make any corrections or additions to this chart – although this is not my family, I will be updating it from time to time. Refer to this chart by chart number Refer to each family member by their number. Additions are greatly appreciated. You will be notified of the next revision.

In Appreciation

The FFA would like to thank Pat Nickel (of the Peter French line), Sue Peterson (of the John French, Jr. line), and Karen Engstrom (of the George French line) who pulled together constructive data during their big push ten years ago, but didn’t get around to documenting it. The significance of this information is that it makes Peter, John, George, Elizabeth and Catharine definitely the children of John and Maria Barbara French (in all its spellings).

The FFA would also like to thank Deb Skoff for her untiring efforts in trying to determine the connection between Henry French who m. Elizabeth Ersom, FFA Chart #31, and John French, FFA Chart #129.

Rebecca Freeborg needs to also be recognized. She has researched her lines all her life, and in 1985 she was in declining health and unable to do more. She writes that she has obtained deeds and land grants proving Peter’s brothers were Henry and William (the FFA has not seen the deeds and is not been able to prove this theory). However, she may have combined these names with FFA Chart #10 or FFA Chart #192 which are very similar and do have brothers Henry, Peter, and William. That is to say, all these charts may be combined someday, but for now the FFA has not proved it. She also is the one who found Joshua’s altercation with the English Count and his escape to Germany from Boston – Joshua being Peter’s father, and Joshua’s father being Samuel, but the FFA has found no validity in this statement. Rebecca says he left Boston ca. 1762-64 and returned to Boston in 1765. The name Joshua could be the same as John. Rebecca writes that she has no heirs and donated all her research to the FFA for publishing. Rebecca has a double middle name, Rebecca Minerva Maloney French, m. Arthur Freeborg. She was b. 28 May 1907, d. 21 Jul 1990 in Knoxville, TN.

I would also like to thank Ray Novak for his years and years of research, and to his lovely wife Margaret who has keeps up with his French line after his death. She says that hardly a day goes by that she doesn’t think of something she wants to tell Ray, especially about his family tree.

Note: FFA Chart #51 now connects to this chart and the two charts are combined here.

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History and Research

John French, Sr., was the father of Peter French. He was b. ca. 1742, d. 25 Dec 1787 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD [34, 35]. Washington County was formed 1 Oct 1776 from Frederick County. Allegany County was formed from Washington County in 1789. Hagerstown is the county seat. Hagerstown was founded by Jonathan Hager, a German emigrant from Pennsylvania.

It is possible that John French Sr. had a brother who had son Henry French, b. 1765 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. He would have been a cousin to Peter French of this line. We have designated Chart #192 to Henry French who m. Abigail Anderson. This is DNA Group 11. Both families migrated to TN and OH, but to different areas. Henry French, b. 1755, m. Elizabeth Ersom (a German) migrated to KY, FFA Chart #31. Henry French who m. Catherine Heatrone, migrated to Washington and Greene Counties, TN, FFA Chart #10. This is one reason why a DNA test would be helpful for this line.

Ref. [53] searched the records at Salt Lake City and indicated that there are no records of this French family emigrating from Germany. There is nothing listed in the German fiche concerning a Peter Frantz, Franz, Frensch, Frentsch, or French at that time period. The FFA believes the FFA Chart #129 French family never resided in Germany, but lived in a German community in Pennsylvania where they met the Rühl family and other German families. Therefore, the French family may have temporarily changed their name phonetically to Frantz on account of living in a German community. There were many families with the surname Frantz in the Lancaster, PA area at that time; however, these families were German and born with the surname Frantz.

Let us suppose that John French, b. ca. 1742, immigrated to Maryland as a young adult, in 1760, without his parents. We need to check Philadelphia and Maryland immigration records for a John French emigrating at that time from England. The Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500-1900, lists “a” John French immigrating to Pennsylvania in 1773. If this were the correct John, it would mean that his children were not born in Pennsylvania. A possibility would be that John moved to Germany, m. and had his children, and then immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1773. The FFA does not, however, believe this French line ever lived in Germany, but that they lived in a German Community in PA and met their German wives perhaps at the German Reformed Church, the Zion Church.

There are 9 sets of twins in this French line.

FFA Charts Related To This Chart

FFA Chart #10, John Peter French and William Lewis French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #23, Isaac French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #30, Louisa French – no test
FFA Chart #31, Henry French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #129, Peter French – no test taken
FFA Chart #136, George French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #146, Samuel French —no test taken – may not be of this group.
FFA Chart #186, Philip French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #193, David French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #194, Jonathan French – DNA Test Group 4
FFA Chart #195, Jacob French – DNA Test Group 4

French Family Reunion

Ashley Ashworth Carter, webmaster@journeytotexas.co, http://journeytotexas.com/Johnson_Photo_Album.htm, http://journeytotexas.com/Jonas_Raymond_Carlton.htm

Reunions:

Jul 4, 2008 - Independence Day Party and Cookout - Burleson, Texas

Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2008 - William Luther Johnson Family Reunion -- Vernon, Texas, ALL Johnsons, Frenches, Piggs and their families and descendents invited.

For all of these events please email Ashley Ashworth Carter at webmaster@journeytotexas.com

Immigration and the Census Records

The only clue that we have that this family lived in Germany is the marriage record of John’s son Peter to Rosanna Rule which states that both were born in Germany. However, it is not the original record, but one typed in later years.

“A” John French was b. 1705 and immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1728. He was probably the father of the John French of this line. “A” Francis French (male) and “a” Joseph French immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1727.

The 1790 census for PA did not show any French or Frantz that seemed logical for this line, so I tried searching for the wildcard Fre* to perhaps find Frensche or a similar different spelling to no success in PA. So I tried Fra* and found Franch, France, Franks, Fratz, but nothing that seemed logical as far as name and location. Moving on to the 1800 PA census, I tried the same search tricks to no avail. By 1793, the family had moved to VA, but I was checking for perhaps their forefathers in PA.

Searching all states in the 1790 census, there are 43 men with the name John French. They are from CT, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, NC, PA, and VT. The only way I found in picking one of these is by the number of children listed, or by his neighbors. Researchers are requested to help and email me, marafrench@mindspring.com. I had more success with Peter French, John’s son, in all states of the 1790 census since there are only 3. All are in NY; however, in 1790 Peter was either in MD or PA. Rensselaerwick, Albany Co., NY 1790 shows both “a” Peter French with 1 2 1, and “a” John French with 1 3 3, and no other Frenches. In 1790 Peter was not yet married. Plattsburg, Clinton Co., NY shows “a” Peter French with 1 0 2, and a Reuben French living next to him with 1 1 1. Hampton, Washington Co., NY shows a Peter French with 6 3 6. No listing for Peter Frantz in 1790 appears. However, “a” Peter Frentch shows in Washington, MD along with George Rühl and Jacob Sheetz all in a row which indicates this is the correct line. Peter shows with 1 1 1, but we don’t know who these family members are. George Rühl is with 1 4 2. Jacob Sheetz is with 1 1 3.

The Germans who m. into the French family had the surnames Rule (Rühl), Smice (Schmeiss), and Sheets (Sheetz). Many Germans emigrated from Hesse, Germany to Pennsylvania between 1748 and 1766. Hesse, or the Palatine (Palatinate or Pfalz region), was the area of highest 18^th Century German recruitment and emigration. The waterways Rhine, Mosel, Ruhl, Main, and Neckar Rivers were the primary mode of travel from their villages to Rotterdam, Amsterdam, for emigration to America.

Looking at ancestry.com, many families with the surname French emigrated from Hamburg, Germany to New York or Philadelphia in the 1800s.

Map of Knoxville, Tennessee

You will definitely need to get a better map if you plan to visit these places.

1. The Salem-Methodist Church is at 2417 Tipton Station Rd. just east of Twin Creek.

2. The Baptist Church is east of the Salem-Methodist Church on Tipton Station Rd.

3. French Road and French Old Road are at the east end of Governor John Sevier Hwy (further east than is shown on this map), just before you cross the French Broad River on the east side.

4. Peter French’s land at Stock Creek.

5. Further west on Stock Creek Road is the Rule Gap (named after the Rule family) and land owned by the French family. Stock Creek Road crosses into Blount County where another part of this family lived.

6. Charlie French’s house is at the end of Craig Cove right on the Tennessee River (last house). The Houser house is at the end of Houser St. right on the Tennessee River (last house).

DNA Testing

I’ve researched this line just about all I can from ancestry.com and from the internet. Additions need to come from family members or from local books or historians who haven’t put their information online.

Another source would be for a male with the surname French of this line to take the DNA test. It is a simple test that doesn’t involve blood. A kit is delivered to your house with special brushes for you to take cheek swabs and the tip is injected into the tiny test tubes to be returned to the lab. After the tests that you ordered are completed, in about 4 weeks, you will be notified and can log in to your personal page at the company to view your results and your DNA matches. They may match up with one of the tests shown here: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/french/default.aspx?section=yresults. The FamilyTree DNA website gives a special lower price to those with the surname French. Read about those who approve of it: http://www.familytreedna.com/testimonials.aspx. To get the discounted price for our French DNA Project group, go to http://small-stuff.com/FRENCH/DNA/ and click at the left on "Join the French DNA Project" then place your order. We suggest the 37 marker test (Y-DNA37), but if you want to start with 25, you can upgrade to a higher test at a later date if needed.

Thank you for your support. I was able to verify that my French line is from Richard French in England, and not from William French in England who raised Richard’s son from age one – the two have entirely different DNA test results. Regards, Mara French

P.S. Although John French is not of my line, I will continue to do research on him as time permits.

First Generation

For previous generations and the siblings of John French, see FFA Chart #195.
John French, his father, was b. 1705 in England, immigrated 1728 to Pennsylvania.

1.1 John (Johannes, Johann) French (Frensch), Sr., b. ca. 1742 [33] most likely in Chanceford township, York Co., PA, d. 25 Dec 1787 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD [34, 35]. He m. Maria Barbara Schmeiss (a German name) in 1760 in Chansford Township, York Co., PA. She d. after 1775 [34, 35]. See discussion on Maria Barbara’s surname. Chansford was later spelled Chanceford. See a map of the townships of York County, PA. York Co. was formed on 19 Aug 1749 from Lancaster Co. Chanceford was formed in 1747. John and Maria Barbara moved south through Pennsylvania toward Maryland. After John’s death in 1787, Maria Barbara m. William Albright in 1789 in Washington Co., MD. William and Maria Barbara Albright owned land in Dover, Huntingdon Co., PA in 1793. The deed was for land to be given to John French, Jr.

The appraisal of John’s goods and chattels was written on 4 Mar 1788. The original will uses the name “John French” and not “Frantz”. The FFA has found no listing of the name Frantz for John. In 1787 their youngest child was not of age, according to John’s will. George Rule was a witness to the will of John French in Dec 1787 in Washington Co., MD [33]. George Rule was the father of John French’s daughter-in-law, Rosanna Rule. See John French’s Will. George Rule m. Mary Minker.

· The Pennsylvania Original Land Records Series for York Co., PA and the township of Chanceford lists Johan Frensch and no other one of this family; therefore, John could have been the emigrant. There is no Maria, Barbara, Albright, French, Frensch, Rule or Rühl listed.

· St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA:
Baptism sponsors Jul 24, 1774 Johannes Frensch & Maria Barbara Frensch
Baptism Jun 22, 1795 Maria Barbara Schmeiss (parents Catharine & John)

· St. Luke’s Congregational, Chanceford Twp, York Co., PA: b. Je 8, 1774 Maria Catharina baptized Jul 24, 1774 parents Jacob Seiford & Catharina, sponsors Johanes Frensch, Maria Barbara, s. 19, 1775 Johan (George?) baptized O. 15, 1775 Johan John Frensch, Maria Barbra, Sponsors Michel Worm, Ana Elisabeth

· From the IGI Index, Johann Frensch was christened 15 Oct 1775 at Saint Lukes Church or Stahleys Lutheran and Reform Chruch of Chanceford, York Co., PA.

· Census 1779 Chanceford Twp, York Co: John French 200 acres, 1 horse, 4 cattle tax 25.0.0, (no negroes)

John and Maria Barbara French named their 5 children Peter, Catherine, Marie Elizabeth, John, and George.

Death

John French's will, dated 22 Dec 1787, was witnessed and signed by George Rule, the father of Rosanna Rule French. The will mentions wife, Barbara, children Peater (Peter), John, George, Catherine and John Smice (the son of John French's daughter, Elizabeth). The will was read in 1789 (two years after the will was written) in Washington County, Maryland, and at that time signed by William Albright and Barbara, his wife. Apparently Barbara French remarried right after John's death. The will speaks of John French, late of s'Cydecef, which could have been an old village name or the name of his house or land (this is an erroneous assumption, it is merely legaleez - see Pat Nichol's notes, “John French late of WASHGCOTY deceased.”).

Second Generation

Children of John and Maria Barbara (Schmeiss) French, 1.1

2.1* John Peter French, Sr., aka Petter, Peater, and Pieter, b. 1762 in (Washington Co.?) PA, baptized 29 Apr 1769 according to the New Lutheran Church in Falkner/Falckner Swamp, PA [6]. There are two churches in Falkner Swamp: the New Hanover Lutheran Church and the Falkner Swamp German Reformed Church UCC. Peter was baptized near Philadelphia [33]. The marriage records of the Reformed Church in Falkner Swamp, Montgomery Co., PA, 1748-1800, do not list this family. Peter was most likely the oldest son because he received the most in his father’s will of 1787. Peter d. 9 Mar 1849 [5] in Knox Co., TN [1].

The New Lutheran Church in Falckner Swamp, PA, erected 1767-1768.

1762      Peter born in PA
1769      Baptized 29 Apr 1769 at the New Lutheran Church in Falckner Swamp
1787      Peter’s father, John, died in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. Peter was 25.
1790      In the U.S. Federal Census of Washington Co., MD
1791      Peter m1. Rosanna Rule in Warwick, Lancaster Co., PA
1792      Peter’s dau. Katrina born, probably in PA
1793      Peter appears on property records of Hugh Allen, Botetourt Co., VA, 24 Apr 1793
1795      Peter’s son George born in Botetourt Co., VA
1798      Peter’s dau. Sarah born in Botetourt Co., VA
1799      Peter’s twins Jacob and Michael born in Botetourt Co., VA
1801      Peter’s son Frederick born in Botetourt Co., VA
1805      Peter’s son Peter Jr. born in Botetourt Co., VA
1808      Peter’s dau. Maria born in Botetourt Co., VA
1810      In the U.S. Federal Census of Botetourt Co., VA
1812      Peter’s dau. Anna Lisa born in Botetourt Co., VA
1815      Peter’s name last appears in Botetourt Co., VA, in Sep 1815
1816      Moved to Knox Co., TN, where he bought land on 20 Dec 1816 in WD-1, page 353,
               204 ½ acres of land on Stock Creek, just southwest of Knoxville.
1830      In the U.S. Federal Census of Knox Co., TN
1830      Rosanna died in Knox Co., TN
1831      Peter m2. Mary Rule. Mary died after 1850
1840      In the U.S. Federal Census of Knox Co., TN
1849      Peter died.

Peter m1. ca. 1791-93 to Rosanna Rühl (pronounced and later spelled as Rule). Peter lived near Lancaster, PA, when he met and m. Rosanna Rühl (pronounced and later spelled as Rule), another German emigrant. The German spelling is Ruehl or used with an umlaut over the “u” and delete the “e”). Peter met and m. Rosanna in the vicinity of Lancaster, PA [4]. Rosanna was b. 1773 in Wallau, Hessen, Germany, the dau. of George and Rosanna (Shipley) Rühl of Hessen, Germany [1]. Mara French research the village of Wallau and will add that information when found in her storage. George and Rosanna Rühl were buried at Old White Oak Cemetery, Penryn, Warwick Twp., PA. The U.S. and International Marriage Records of 1560-1900 show the marriage of Rosanna Rühl, born 1773 in Germany, m. 1793 to Peter Frantz French who was born in 1762 in Germany. Does anyone know if the “Gr” indication for Germany is true? I have found no records indicating this. Please email mailto:marafrench@mindspring.com?subject=Chart129. The Pennsylvania Dutch are of German Heritage, not Dutch. Dutch is actually Deutsch, which means Germany.

Peter and Rosanna traveled down the Shenandoah Valley and settled in Botetourt Co., VA on the James River in the vicinity of Springwood, where Spreading Creek joins the James River at the foot of Purgatory Mountain. The name of Peter French first appears in Botetourt County Personal Property Records of Hugh Allen on 24 Apr 1793. The name of George Rule, Sr., his father-in-law, appears in 1801, followed by John (Jack) French in 1803, William French in 1809, and Thomas French in 1812.

Rosanna French d. ca. 1830 in Knox Co., TN [1] and is buried at the New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Knoxville, TN. The graves of Peter and Rosanna French are marked only by fieldstones alongside the graves of their son, Jacob and his wife Sarah. Peter m2. Mary Rühl, a cousin of his first wife Rosanna, who may have first m. a Porter. Peter and Mary had a son, Andrew Rufus French. Mary died after the 1850 Knox Co., TN census. She is listed on that census with her son, Rufus A., two other children and Peter/Rosanna's daughter, Sarah Jane French. Mary Porter was a neighbor of Peter in one of the census records. In the 1850 census, George Porter, age 16, is living with this family.

New Salem United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN, taken by Mara French on her research trip in about 1998. Located at 2417 Tipton Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37920

Peter and Rosanna probably belonged to the German Reformed Church, formed in 1770 in Lancaster, PA, where the majority of the Rühl family were members. In the First Census of the United States in 1790, Washington Co., MD, Jacob Sheetz (Peter’s brother-in-law), George Rule, and Peter French are listed as living next to one another.

Peter d. 9 Mar 1849 [5] in Knox Co., TX [1]. In his will he states his youngest “son is to share if able to take care of it" [9]. This son was from Peter’s second wife and only 5 years of age when his father died. Ref [9] has a copy of Peter French's will dated 23 May 1849. Peter is interred at the cemetery by New Salem Methodist Church, Route 10, 2417 Tipton Station Road, Knoxville, TN, along with seven generations of Peter’s descendants [4]. Peter and Rosanna lived at "Mary-Marsh" on Little River near the Knox County and Blount County line.

There is reason to believe that Peter and Rosanna were the first unit of the family to displace themselves from the environs of northern Maryland/southern Pennsylvania and move to the banks of the James River in Botetourt County, VA, in the vicinity of Springwood, which was and still is a "Low Dutch" (German) community. The name of Peter French first appears in the Botetourt County Personal Property Records (VA) of Hugh Allen on 24 Apr 1793. The name of George Rule, Sr., his father-in-law, appears in 1801, followed by John (Jack) French in 1803, William French in 1809, and Thomas French in 1812 [4]. George Rule, Sr., died in Botetourt Co, VA, on 12 Apr 1819. His will, Volume C, 393, probated Sept. 1823 mentions his seven children, including Rosanna, wife of Peter French. The name of Peter French last appears in Botetourt County records in Sept. 1815. He had sold out the last of his holdings there, after having purchased lands in Knox County, TN. Court records in Knox County show Peter recorded the deeds for 204 1/2 acres of land on Stock Creek and along the southern limits of the county. (Dec. 20, 1816, W-D-1, pg. 353) [4]. After the probate of George Rule’s will, in 1824, Peter received a land grant of 137 acres in TN on the south side of the River French Broad. His brother, George French, owned land south of Peter’s land. Here Peter and his family lived and died and here they raised a stable family. This area became a German-Lutheran community.

French Broad River

Peter’s first commitment, after the land purchase, was to the Lord. a log meeting house, 20 x 20 ft, designated as a place to hold religious services. It stood on what is now Martin Mill Pike (a street) at Tipton Station Road. Whether the structure was standing at the time of purchase, or later erected by the Frenches, is unknown; however, Rosanna Rule French immediately gave it the name of "Salem," and the roadway became "Salem Valley Road," now known as "Tipton Station Road" [4]. The New Salem United Methodist Church is located at 2417 Tipton Station Road in Knoxville, TN. Martin Mill Pike was once the main road from Knoxville to Maryville. It was a road which Prince Louis Philippe, later king of France, traveled when he spent Saturday night, Apr 29, 1797, at an inn near the intersection of North Cusick Street and East Broadway Avenue in downtown Maryville. Maryville is a city in Blount Co., TN, only 20 miles south of Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Peter requested his son George name his son (Peter’s grandson) Amos, (born 1831) in memory of his brother "who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783." [4] The FFA does not believe this statement to be true in that Peter did not have a brother, uncle, or cousin named Amos with any proven source material.

Peter embraced the Wesleyan concepts of the Protestant faith. He worked in Pennsylvania and into Virginia and Tennessee (NC). Peter brought the first of the Rules family to Knox County when he bought his farm. He had been in the area on preaching missions prior to 1812 – one letter states he "shook the hand of Asbury today" [4] [8]. Peter traveled establishing Methodist Societies and members of Rosanna’s family came to be with her when Peter went on a preaching mission to Texas. He also established a church in Roane County, TN, ca. 1811, in the vicinity of now Dayton. It was known as French’s Methodist Church. (Perhaps not valid. Peter’s brother, William, located in Roane County. He too was a minister [4].)

Peter is interred at the cemetery by New Salem Methodist Church, Route 10, Knoxville, TN, along with seven generations of Peter’s descendants [4]. Peter and Rosanna lived at “Mary-Marsh” on Little River near the Knox County and Blount County line. The New Salem Valley Methodist Church is on the National Registrar of historic churches.

According to the 1790 Census of Washington County, Maryland, Jacob Sheetz, Peter “Frentch” and George Rule were neighbors [1]. See the will of George Rule.

Land Grants indicate that Peter French, Henry French, and William French were brothers per Rebecca Freeborg. They are both listed in Botetourt Co. Personal Property Records in 1809. William removed to Roane Co., TN after 1811 where he was a minister. William French is FFA Chart #110. The FFA is not adding William as a sibling until we have more proof. Neither William nor Henry are listed in the will of Peter French’s father, John. Peter’s will was dated 25 May 1849 and probated in Knox Co., TN in Sep 1849.

At the Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Knoxville, a special gravestone was created by Rebecca Freeborg, a descendant, to honor him and his wife Rosanna. She lists his birth date on the gravestone as 1770; however, in her book she lists his birth date as 1762.

2.2 Catherine French [34, 35], b. ca. 1764, listed in her father’s will, m. Jacob Sheetz (or Sheets), had one son and two daughters. She may not have been m. by 1787 because of how she is listed in her father’s will compared with her sister Elizabeth – her father gives to her oldest son, not to his daughter Elizabeth. Catherine was m. by 1790, as Jacob Sheetz appears in the 1790 MD census in Washington Co., living next to George Rühl and Peter French. Catherine and Jacob Sheetz were also living in Washington Co., MD ca. 1800. She d. ca. 1803 in Taneytown, MD. Their son Jacob Sheetz was b. 1785, m. Hannah Marple, and he d. Apr 1860 in WV, age 75, as per the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index. In the 1790 census, Jacob Sheetz is listed as living in Washington Co., MD, living next door to George Rühl, who was living next door to Peter Frentch (as it is spelled in the census), all of this line. In 1850 Jacob Sheetz (the son) was living in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA.

2.3 Maria Elizabeth French, (known as Elizabeth – see naming conventions), b. ca. 1765 in Chansford Township, York Co., PA, d. 1817 in Tell Township, Huntingdon Co., PA [34, 35]. She m. (Johan) John H. Smice (Schmeiss – the German spelling), a Hessian soldier, ca. 1783 in York Co., PA, the year he was released as a prisoner of war for 7 years. They had 7 children: Maria Barbara, John, George, Rebecca, Elizabeth, William, and Peter [34, 35]. John H. Smice was b. 20 Jan 1752/53 in Schonau/Schoneau, Schonstein, Hessen, Germany [34, 35] [33], the son of Johann Martin Schmeiss. In the 1800 census, John Smice was living in Shirley (Shirleysburgh), Huntingdon Co., PA. He d. between 1813 and 1814 in Huntingdon Co., PA. The German spelling for Smice is Schmeiss. See biographic notes on Johannes Schmeiss.

John Smice Jr. is mentioned in the will of Maria Elizabeth French’s father, John French. John Smice Jr. was her oldest son (she had more than one son by 1787). John Smice Jr. eventually moved to Ohio, and also lived in Grand Detour/Pine Creek, Ogle Co., IL.

1800 U.S. Census: [85]
Huntingdon County, Shirley Township, Shirleysburg Borough, page 135
Males Under 10: two (George, Peter)
Males 10-15: one (John, Jr)
Males 16-25 one (unknown)
Males 45 & up: one (Johan Schmeiss)
Females Under 10: two (Mary, unknown)
Females 10-15: one (Maria Barbara)
Females 26-44: one (Maria Elizabeth French)

2.4* John French, Jr., b. 1769 in Delaware, baptized 9 Jan 1772 at the Falckner Swamp Church in PA, d. Jun 1858 in Tell Township, Huntingdon Co., PA [34, 35]. He is listed in Botetourt Co. Personal Property Records in 1803, d. Jun 1858 in Tell Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA [33] [4]. In 1815 and in 1832, John was a principal township officer, a Supervisor of Tell Township, PA. In 1820 and 1835, he was an Overseer of the Poor. John remained in PA.

John m. Ever, according to the 1850 census of Tell Township, Huntingdon Co., PA, in which census they were living next to George French (age 47 and b. in 1803 in PA) and his wife Agness C. (age 47 and b. 1805 in the District of Columbia) and children Hannah (age 22 and b. 1828 in PA) and Lydia (age 19 and b. 1831 in PA). In the 1850 census, John was 81 and b. in 1769, Ever was 77, therefore born in 1773 in PA. Agewise, it would seem as though this George was John’s son. (This line was originally Chart #51, but it now connects to this chart, Chart #129). Also in the 1850 census, John and Ever were living with Barbara French (age 35 and b. 1815 in PA most likely the wife of Thomas), John French (age 12 and b. 1838 in PA most likely the son of Barbara and Thomas), William French (age 5 and born in 1845 in PA most likely the son of Barbara and Thomas), and Thomas French (age 45 and b. 1805).

2.5* George French, Sr., b. 19 Sep 1775 at St. Luke’s Union Congregation Church in Chansford Township, York Co., PA, d. 24 May 1857 on Irwin or Erwin Iceberg’s Farm in Bear Branch, Pike Township, Ohio Co., IN [33]. Erwin Iceberg, now located in Dillsboro, IN, is a beef cattle feed lot and tobacco farm. George was a Methodist. George was buried in the French Cemetery on Irvin Iceberg Farm near Bear Branch, only 1 stone, probably 5 graves [89].

George is listed in his father’s will. He m1. a native American woman from the Mingo tribe ca. 1796 and had 5 children. See Mingo Indians. She probably died some time between Mar 24, 1805 and May 5, 1809. Another source said he m1. Hannah Sprague in PA. George m2. Sarah McBride on 5 Mar 1809 in Huntingdon, PA and had 2 children [33]. Sarah was b. Dec 1787 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA, d. 17 Sep 1863 in Alexandria, Madison Co., IN [33], and buried at the Starr Cemetery in Alexandria, IN [77].

Joyce Chandler

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania. The church was organized in 1786 and occupied a log structure until 1831. The Reverend Samuel Ralston spoke from the pulpit from 1796 to 1836. The "meetinghouse" played a key role in the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion.

Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church. Off PA 88 at junction with Mingo Church Road (PA 1061) in Washington County (1-2 miles south of Finleyville). Photos by compiler with Joyce Chandler. Enlarged marker & church and enlarged meetinghouse stone.

"Mingo Creek Church. This area has been called the cradle of the Whiskey Rebellion. Here in the 1790s, a log meetinghouse stood near the site of the present church. Used by the Mingo Creek Society after its formation in February 1794, it became a nerve center for protest against the whiskey excise tax. Society members were active in militia musters held on these grounds; some are now buried in the churchyard.

"Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission."

"Mingo Creek Meeting House. Organized in 1788. This pioneer congregation first worshiped in a 50 ft square log building with rough benches for seats constructed in 1786 on the site of the present manse. The first pastor Doctor Samuel Ralston was born in Northern Ireland of Scotch parents and received his education at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He was installed as pastor in 1796. The present church was built in 1831. (stone)Dedicated 1958."

From "History of Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland Counties, IN 1885", Pike Township - Ohio County, [39]. "Other pioneers of the township, who had located here between sixty and seventy years ago, can be recalled George French and family (Pennsylvanians), Samuel Cunningham and family, Peter Bear (a Virginian) and family, John and Elisha Clark (from Ohio here) and families, Norman Sloan and family, Benjamin Locks and family, Jeremiah Folsom and family, Ebenezer Phelps and family, and a Mr. Walson, all of whom lived in and about what is called Freedom; along Laughery Creek, lived Samuel Graham, John Lyons, Isaac Bisby, some of the Purcell's and a man by the name of Spears, all men with families; and on Bear Creek, lived Benjamin Dulph and family. These men were all in the strictest sense pioneers, clearing up and improving farms, and otherwise identified in the township's history." "In the early settlement in the southern part of the township, a class of Methodists was accustomed to worship at the residence of George French, who was a class-leader. This denomination, we believe, has never erected a meeting-house of their own in the township."

From Pike Township, Ohio Co., IN: Freedom, or Cole's Corners. "This consists of a little cluster of houses located along the highway where two country roads cross, in the southern part of the township, where is a post office, and some little business. The post office was first established on Bear Creek, under the name of Bear Branch, with Henry A. Downey, once a prominent lawyer of Vevay, as postmaster..." The grave of George French is located on the farm of Erwin Iceberg which is located about a mile north of Bear Branch, IN. The broken stone lies in the pasture behind the building of the farm.

Census

George French in the census
1820 Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co. IN 310001/2101
1830 Caesar Creek, Dearborn Co. IN 02110001/0002001
1840 Dearborn Co. IN 000200001/011002
1850 Ohio Co. IN - - Is this George ??
640/658 Charles French-75-PA-farmer
Sarah-63-PA

Although many online charts indicate that John French of the 1^st generation had more children than are listed here, the FFA is not listing them due to lack of sufficient supporting material.

Third Generation

Children of Peter and Rosanna (Rule) French, 2.1

3.1 Katrina “Kate” French, b. 1792 in Washington Co., MD, d. young [1]. The family moved to Botetourt Co., VA in 1793.

3.2* George French, Sr. [3], b. 9 Jul 1795 in Botetourt Co., VA [1], m. Elizabeth “Betsy” Houser on 4 Nov 1818 in Knox Co., TN [1] or 31 Jul or 4 Aug 1818 [16]. Elizabeth was b. 20 Mar 1791 and d. 11 Jun 1864 [1]. He also m. a Kountz daughter, granddaughter of Wesley Huffaker and daughter of Spencer Clark [4] [8]. George d. 11 Mar 1877 [1].

3.3 Sarah Jane “Sally” French, b. ca. 1798 in Botetourt Co., VA, m. Alexander C. B. Nichols on 14 Aug 1855 in Knox Co., TN [1]. Lived with her stepmother Mary Rule in the 1850 census. Sally is mentioned in the will of her grandfather, George Rule.

3.4* Jacob French, Sr. [5], b. 19 Sep 1799 (twin) in Botetourt Co., VA, d. 12 Jan 1882 [1], buried at the New Salem Methodist Church, lived in Stock Creek Community, m. Sarah Kountz (sister of Dorothy) [1] [5] who was b. 31 Mar 1806 in TN, granddaughter of Wesley Huffaker and daughter of Spencer Clark [4] [8]. Sarah d. 24 Nov 1889 [5]. Both are buried at the New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Knoxville, TN. Jacob gave the ground on which the church and cemetery are located in 1856 [5]. The property was deeded to seven trustees among whom were Peter French, Michael Rule, George Rule, Frederic Rule, Michael French, and James Tarwater. Peter and Rosanna were the first members to be laid to rest in the New Salem’s cemetery and there is a marker to this effect on their graves [1]. Jacob and Sarah lived in the Stock Creek Community [3]. Jacob and Sarah were living on a farm next to other French farms in the 1850 Knox Co. census.

3.5* Michael French [1], b. 19 Sep 1799 (twin) in Botetourt Co., VA [1], d. 3 Mar 1867, buried at the New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, lived in Stock Creek Community, m. Dorothy (Dartha) Pauline Kountz (sister of Sarah), who was b. 30 Oct 1802 in PA, d. 5 Dec 1875 or 1879 [1]. He is buried at the New Salem Cemetery. The twins Jacob and Michael were probably named after their mother’s siblings.

3.6* Frederick French, b. 6 Jan 1801 in Botetourt Co., VA, m. Polly Hensley on 15 Apr 1822 in Blount Co. TN [1] Marriage license below contributed by Ref. [1]. Mary “Polly” Hensley was b. 1797/98 in Washington Co., VA (now Scott Co., VA), died after 1860 in Edgar Co., IL. She was the dau. of Larkin and Sarah Hensley [78]. They moved to Terra Haute, IN [1]. They lived in Vigo Co., IN, between 1832-1838. Then they moved to Edgar Co., IL. Frederick d. after 1880 in Edgar Co., IL. Frederick was a farmer.

From Ref. [49]: Frederick bought land in Vigo Co., IN on 1 Aug 1837. On the same day, Ersom French bought land in the same county. The 1850 census shows Frederick French in Edgar Co., IL and verifies that his wife is Polly and that some of their older children were born in Knox Co., TN and some others were born in the mid-1830's in Vigo Co., IN. Ersom French is the son of George French and Elizabeth Sturman. Ersom is also the grandson of Henry French of Mercer County, Kentucky. Maybe a clue that Ersom French (FFA Chart #31) and Frederick French (FFA Chart #129) were somehow related? They both had connections to Germany. Frederick’s father and Ersom’s grandfather were living in the same vicinity about 50 years earlier – in Shenandoah Co., VA.

3.7* Peter French, Jr., b. 16 Oct 1805 in Botetourt Co, VA [1], lived in Knox Co., TN, d. 4 Feb 1896 most likely in Knox Co., TN [2]. Peter m. Malinda Ellison on 19 Dec 1827 [16]. She was b. 8 Aug 1812, d. 11 May 1896 (same year as Peter). Both are buried at the New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Knox Co, TN [1]. Peter (spelled Petter) is listed in the 1860 census of District 14, Knox, TN, age 55, born ca. 1805 in VA, living with his wife Malinda, age 49, and their 9 children all born in TN: Almirg age 21, Margaret age 19, Malinda age 14, Eliza age 12, Samuel age 10, Leon age 9, Petter age 5, Michel age 4, George age 3. Peter was a farmer.

3.8 William French, Sr., b. ca. 1807 in Botetourt Co., VA, died young [1].

3.9 Maria or Mary “Polly” French [6], b. 25 Mar 1808 in Botetourt Co., VA [1], m. Henry Huffaker on 10 Sep 1829 at Seven Island, Knox Co., TN. Mary d. 6 Oct 1904 in Knox Co., TN and is buried at Seven Island, Knox Co., TN [1]. Henry Huffaker was b. 29 Mar 1805, d. 14 May 1900. One line of this family continues with Marshall Alexander Huffaker (4), b. 25 Jun 1830, d. 13 Dec 1897, m. Mary Jane Campbell; Harriet Josephine Huffaker (5), m. Dr. Wm. Leondias Cate; Annie Lee Cate (6), m. G. W. Stanbery; G. W. Stanbery II (7), m. Nancy Hamilton [6]. Another line of this family continues with Eliza Minerva Huffaker (4), b. 1835 in Knox Co., TN, m. McCannon, d. 1875; Mary Cowan McCammon (5), b. 1868, m. Winkle, d. 1939; William Cowan Winkle (6), b. 1899 in Knox Co., TN, d. 1964 in Caddo Parish, LA; Patsy Ruth Winkle (7), m. Nickel [32]. Another line is Alice Adelia Huffaker (5), b. 29 Nov 1858, d. 23 Aug 1907, m. John Calvin Bettis.

3.10 Anna Eliza French, b. 29 Mar 1812 in Botetourt Co, VA [1]. The family moved to Knox Co., TN in 1816.

Several of these children (George, Michael, Mary, James W., and Jacob) lived on farms next to one another per the 1850 U.S. census of Knox Co., TN.

Children of Peter and Mary (Rule) French, 2.1

3.11* Andrew Rufus French [1], b. Jun 1843 according to the 1900 U.S. census of TN. His father’s first wife, Rosanna Rule died in 1830. His father, Peter, m2. Mary Rule. In the 1850 US census of TN, Andrew is listed as Rufus A. French, age 6, living with his mother Mary French, age 43, and his half-sister Sarah French, age 53. His father had died the previous year. Andrew m. Caroline (or Cyntha) C. Rigsby 21 Sept 1865 and fathered at least 7 children and was still caring for his half-sister, Sarah, age 85, on the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census. In 1880, his household included Mary E. French age 13, George H. French age 11, William A. French age 9, Sarah E. French age 7, John French age 5, Jacob M. French age 3, and Rebecca French age 1. In 1900 he was living in Civil District 4, Sevier, TN, age 56. His father was b. in VA, mother in TN. He is living with his wife Cyntha C. of the same age, and George H. French, age 31; and Jonathan R. French, age 9.

Children of John and Ever French, 2.4

Living with John (age 85) and Ever (age 77) in the 1850 Census of Huntingdon Co., PA were Barbara French, 35; John French Jr., 12; William French, 5; Thomas French, 45.

3.12 Elizabeth French, b. 1796 probably in New York, d. ca. 1855, m. Joseph Parsons [41]. In 1850 lived in Aurora, Erie, NY. They had son Joseph W. Parsons. For more, see Ref. [96].

3.13 Catharine French, b. 12 Jul 1800, d. 31 Aug 1872 in Tell twp., Huntingdon Co., PA [41]. She m. David Parson [41] and had 11 children.

3.14 George French, b. 1803 in Tell, Huntingdon Co., PA, m. Agness C. who was b. 1805 in the District of Columbia. They are both in the 1850 census of Tell. They had 2 daughters: Hannah, b. 1828 in PA, and Lydia, b. 1831 in PA. Hannah was living with her father, George, in the 1870 census of Tell. Lydia French m. Samuel Parson who was b. in 1835 in PA, and they had children Rachel A. Parson, b. 1862 in PA, Meade Parson, b. 1865 in PA, Harris S. Parson, b. 1868 in PA, Levi Parson b. 1870 in PA according to the 1880 census of Tell, Huntingdon Co., PA, and they were living with Hannah French, Lydia Parson French’s sister, b. ca. 1830.

3.15 Thomas French, b. 1805, m. Barbara who was b. 1 Aug 1812 in PA, and she d. 22 Feb 1901. They had at least 2 children: John, b. 1838 in PA, and William W. French, b. 1845 in PA. This family of 4 people are listed in the 1850 census of Tell, Huntingdon Co., PA.

Children of George French and first wife Mingo, 2.5

3.15 Catherine French, b. 31 Aug 1796 in Huntingdon Co., PA, m. _______ Billings [33] [35] [40] ca. 1820 [77].

3.16 Susannah French, b. 10 Jul 1798 in Huntingdon Co., PA, d. 10 Apr 1839 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [40]. Susannah m. Hezekiah Shook Sr. [33] ca. 1814 and had 11 children: Charles, Luther, Margaret Eliza, Sarah Jane, Catherine Mathilda, Luther Johnson, George F., Hezekiah, Claude, Mary Jane, and Susan Hannah Shook [40]. Hezekiah Shook Sr. was b. 20 Dec 1795 in MD.

3.17 Sarah French, b. 20 Mar 1800 in Huntingdon Co., PA [33] [40].

3.18 Margaret French, b. 16 May 1802 in Mercer Co., PA, d. 17 Nov 1869 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, m. Lytle William Johnson [33] [35]. Lytle was b. 28 Feb 1795. They were m. 1820 in Dearborn Co., IN. He d. 24 Dec 1838 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN [34]. They had a daughter, Susan Jane, b. 19 May 1843 in Dearborn Co., IN, d. 19 Nov 1844 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [34]. Margaret Johnson is listed in the 1850 U.S. census of IN as living alone in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, age 47.

3.19* John French, b. 24 Mar 1805 in PA, d. 1838 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, or in Ripley Co., IN, m. Eliza Swift [34]. They were m. on 15 Jan 1826 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN [34].

Children of George Sr. and Sarah (McBride) French, 2.5

Ohio County was created on 15 Jan 1844 and was formed from Dearborn County. The county was named for the Ohio River.

3.20 Elizabeth (Betsey) French, b. 10 Dec 1809 [33], m. William Graham, m. 21 Nov 1826 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN [34].

3.21* George French, b. 22 Sep 1811 in Dearborn, Dearborn Co., IN, d. 29 Mar 1880 in Post Twp., Allamakee Co., IA. He was buried at the Frankville Cemetery in Frankville, Winneshiek Co., IA. He m1. Jane Purcell / Pursel on 28 Jul 1832 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN. She was b, 1815 Versailles, Ripley County, IN, d. Apr 30, 1842 Versailles, Ripley County, IN. They had 4 children who needed a mother after Jane died on 30 Apr 1842 giving birth to daughter Sarah Ann. George m2. Hannah Sprague on 13 Oct 1842 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN. She was the dau. of John Sprague and Elizabeth Betsey Hildreth. Hannah was b. 28 Jan 1819 in Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH. “A” large Sprague family connects to the French family in Billerica, MA, FFA Chart #2, but so far nothing ties these two families together. The Winneshiek Co. Cemetery Records completed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) have George’s date of death as 29 Mar 1880. George appears in the 1850 Ripley Co., IN census as 38 years old and working as a farmer. His wife Hannah was 29 at that time, born in NH. She d. 29 Mar 1880 in Post Twp., Allamakee Co., IA [33] or on 9 Sep 1895 in Postville, Allamakee Co., IA [34].

3.22 Priscilla French, b. 15 Aug 1816 (twin) in Dearborn Co., IN, m. Ezra Bair on 31 Mar 1833 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, d. 14 Feb 1872 in Alexandria, IN [77]. Ref. [34] says she was b. 5 Aug 1815. They had 7 children: John, Peter, Eliza, George, Sarah, Litle, and Ezra B. Bair [88].

3.23 Abigail French, b. 15 Aug 1816 (twin) in Dearborn Co., IN, m. 16 Aug 1838 and divorced in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN [77]. Abigail m. Silas Cooper, b. May 3, 1820, m. Aug 16, 1838 Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, IN [34]. Abigail m2. To Charles Knapp [88].

3.24* Peter French, b. 31 May 1819 in Hardentown, Dearborn, IN, d. 4 Apr 1890 in Bear Branch, Ohio Co., IN, age almost 71 years [77]. Photo below shows he was 70 years, 10 months, and 3 days, buried in Olive Branch Cemetery, Bear Branch, Ohio Co., IN [88]. Peter m. Catherine Butler, b. ca. 1825in Ohio Co, IN, m. Apr 13, 1846 Ohio Co, IN, d. Apr 13, 1867 Farmer's Retreat, Dearborn Co, IN. Peter is listed in the 1850 census of IN as living in Division 2, Ohio Co., with his wife Catherine and sons John, age 3, and Francis, age 1. Peter was a farmer.

3.25* Robert French, b. 1821 in Dearborn, IN, d. 1853 (age 32) in Bear Branch, Ohio Co., IN [77], m. Lorena Lucina Robbins or Robins on 21 Feb 1844 in Dearborn Co., IN. She was b. 16 Aug 1827 in NY, d. 10 Jul 1899. They had one child, Jane French, b. 1848 [88].

3.26 Lytle J. French, b. 1823 in Dearborn, IN [77], m. Elizabeth Catherine Woods on 9 Dec 1841 in Jefferson Co., IN [34]. Elizabeth was b. 1821 according to the 1850 census of Division 2, Ohio Co., IN. No known children.

Fourth Generation

Children of George and Elizabeth (Houser or Howser) French, 3.2

4.1 William H. French [1], b. 25 Apr 1820 in Knox Co., TN, d. Mar 1892, m. Nancy Houser. Living with his parents in the 1850 census of TN.

4.2 Evaline or Eveline French [1], b. 19 Jul 1828 in Knox Co., TN, d. 30 Jun 1902 and buried at the New Salem Cemetery, m. Jacob Tarwater 6 Nov 1855 in Knox Co., TN [16]. Jacob was b. 29 Apr 1830 and d. 14 Aug 1905, buried at the New Salem Methodist Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. Living with her parents in the 1850 census of TN.

4.3* Amos French [3], b. 27 Sep 1831 in Knox Co., TN [4], d. 24 Jan 1893 and is interred at the cemetery at New Salem Methodist Church, Route 10, Knoxville, TN [4]. Amos m. Malinda Rule, the dau. of Michael and Elizabeth (Dill) Rule, on 27 Dec 1855 [1] [7]. Malinda was b. 22 Feb 1831 and d. 3 May 1912 [1]. Living with his parents in the 1850 census of TN. Amos and Malinda are buried at the New Salem Methodist Church, Knoxville, TN [1].

4.4 Henry French [1], b. 9 Sep 1834 in Knox Co., TN, d. 1 Nov 1862. A Union soldier from Blount Co., TN, killed in the Civil war. (From a monument at Blount County Court House, Maryville, TN.) Living with his parents in the 1850 census of TN.

4.5 Rosanna French [1], m. Elijah Johnson 1 Sep 1842 in Knox Co., TN. Not living with her parents in the 1850 census of TN. More research on her is needed.

Children of Jacob and Sarah (Kountz) French, 3.4

4.6 Ann Eliza French [1] [5], b. 29 Mar (year unk), d. 29 Sep 1829, buried at the New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Knoxville, TN [3].

4.7* James Wesley French, b. 19 Aug 1828 in Knox County, TN, d. 5 Apr 1901 by drowning while crossing a ford in Little River Crossing, m1. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Johnson [5] on 8 Nov 1849 [16] in Knox Co. Elizabeth was b. 11 Aug 1828, d. 4 Apr 1879. Both are buried at the Logan Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery in Wildwood, 4626 Logans Chapel Loop, Maryville, Blount Co., TN [1] [5]. The family lived in the Wildwood Community. Lizzie was a twin per Steve A. French [3]. James m2. Elizabeth Kidd who was b. 25 Dec 1840, d. Aug 1909 and is buried at the Logan Chapel Methodist Cemetery. They were m. after 1879 (first wife’s death) and had four children [3]. James and Elizabeth were living on a farm next to several other French farms in the 1850 Knox Co. TN census. See http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/746928/person/-2049942841.

James Wesley French

Elizabeth Kidd and James W. French

4.8* John Fletcher French [1] [5], b. 10 Jan 1830 in Knox Co., TN, d. 14 Mar 1910 in Rondo, Polk Co., MO, m. Amanda Johnson on 14 Sep 1852 in Knox Co., TN [16]. She was b. 15 Jul 1833 in Knox Co., TN, d. 9 Dec 1895 in Rondo, Polk Co., MO [3].

4.9 Peter French III [1] [5], b. 17 Mar 1832, d. 10 Nov 1902, m. Malinda C. Kidd who was b. Mar 1837, d. Apr 1910 [3].

4.10 Isaac Lewis French [1] [5], b. 25 Mar 1834, d. 2 Sep 1892, m. Rachel E. McTeer who was b. 1836.

4.11 Michael (Mike) French II [1] [5], b. 24 Jan 1836, d. 2 Jun 1892, m. Isabella Lamon who was b. 11 Mar 1847, d. 23 Jul 1900 [3].

4.12 Mary J. French, b. 1838 according to the 1850 Census of TN.

4.13 Sarah Rosanna French [1] [5], b. 26 Feb 1840, d. 21 Jul 1845 (age 5) and buried at the New Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Knoxville, TN [3].

4.14 Juliet (or Geriet) Elizabeth French [1] [5], b. 1844 [3].

4.15 Andrew George French, Sr. [1] [5], b. 22 Jul 1846, d. 1 May 1937, m. Martha Jane Wardell who was b. 20 Jul 1853, d. 13 Dec 1884 [3].

4.16 William Brownlow (Doc) French [1] [5], b. 11 Mar 1850, d. 22 Sep 1923, m. Susan Minerva Haynes who was b. 22 Nov 1852, d. 24 Dec 1926 [3].

Children of Michael and Dorothy (Kountz) French, 3.5

All children are listed in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census living in Subdivision 15, Knox Co., TN.

4.17 Eliza Jane French [1], perhaps died young because she is not in the 1850 census.

4.18 Margaret French [1], b. 20 Apr 1828 in Knox Co., TN, d. 9 Mar 1876 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, m. Edmond E. Kidd who was b. 24 May 1828, d. 20 Feb 1904 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Margaret was living with her parents in the 1850 census of TN at age 21. The ancestry continues with their son Elbert Sevier Kidd (4); Ned Napoleon Kidd (5); Robert Edwin Kidd (6); Susan Kidd Blakley (7) [19].

4.19* Caleb B. French [1], b. ca. 1832 in Knox Co., TN, buried in Kingston, TN, m. Sarah Jane McCammon 30 Aug 1855 in Knox Co. [16]. Sarah was b. 20 Mar 1835 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, d. 1906 and is buried in Kingston, TN. Caleb was living with his parents in the 1850 census of TN. See Notes on Sarah Jane McCammon.

4.20* Joshua (Goshinay) French [1], twin of Jacob, b. ca. 1834 in Knox Co., TN, m. Cinthia probably in 1878. She was b. Oct 1842 according to the 1880 and 1900 census of District 9, Blount Co., TN. Joshua had 2 sons, Frank who m. Lucy McNutt and George who m. a Gray. The 1850 census of TN states that Joshua was not a twin, but born in 1834. Joshua was spelled Goshinay in the 1860 census of TN.

4.21* Jacob Dexter French [1], twin to Joshua, b. ca. 1834 in Knox Co., TN, m. Mary Naome McCammon who was b. 9 Dec 1942, d. 11 Dec 1901. Moved to KS [65]. The 1850 census of TN states that Jacob was not a twin, but born in 1836.

4.22* James Marshall French (referred to as Marshall) [1], b. 26 Oct 1838 in Knox Co, TN, d. 17 Jun 1902 buried at the New Salem Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN, farmed on Little River at present site of Farmer’s Co-op on Old Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, m. Mary Lucinda Maloney on 14 Oct 1869 in Knoxville, TN. She was b. 22 Feb 1852, d. 11 May 1919 (Mother’s Day) and buried at the New Salem Methodist Church [66]. They lived at the old French home place called Mary-Marsh on Little River near the Knox Co. and Blount Co. line. James was a farmer.

4.23 Michael French, Jr. [1], b. ca. 1838, may have been a twin to Marshall, died young, not in 1850 census.

4.24 Mary Adeline French (referred to as Adeline) [1], b. 1 Oct 1837, d. 30 Oct 1900, m. Elijah Howell Flenniken on 19 Sep 1861 in Knox Co. [16]. He was b. 11 Oct 1830, d. 12 Apr 1906.

4.25 Sarah C. French [1], b. ca. 1846, m. John W. Andes on 27 Jun 1867 in Knox Co., TN. They lived in Sevierville, TN [47].

4.26 Amanda E. (Mandy) French [1], b. after 1850 census, m. Addison A. Hall on 26 Dec 1849 in Knox Co., TN [16].

4.27 Margaret “Peggy” Ann French [1], b. after 1850 census, m. Edmund E. Kidd [16].

Children of Frederick and Mary “Polly” (Hensley) French, 3.6

4.28 Minerva French, b. 14 Feb 1824 in Knox Co., TN [17]. She m. on 30 Apr 1857 in Edgar Co., IL, to Benjamin Cruzan [78].

4.29 Mathew French, born 1826 in Blount Co., TN, m. Elizabeth who was b. 1829 in Vigo Co., IN. In the 1850 Census, they had one child named Samantha, age 5 months, born in Edgar Co., IL [17].

4.30 Ellen French, b. 1830 in Knox Co., TN [17]. She m. Harry Gould Brown [78].

4.31 Jordan French, b. 1832 in Vigo Co., IN [17]. Jordan was a laborer, living in Edgar Co., IL in the 1850 census with his father, mother, and siblings. He m1. On 17 Dec 1857 in Hendricks Co., IN to Davidella King, m2. In Marshall Co., IN, to Ellen Dunlap [78].

4.32 Roseanna or Rosanna H. French, b. 10 Oct 1834 in Vigo Co., IN, m. 9 Oct 1851 to Lafayette Glazebrook in Edgar Co., IL, d. 29 Apr 1870 in Moultrie Co., IL, [78] and is buried at Camfield Cemetery in Moultrie Co., IL [1]. Lafayette was Putnam Co., IN. They had three children: Angelina, Franklin, and Margaret Glazebrook [18]. Franklin’s lineage is: Franklin Glazebrook (4) of Sullivan, IL; Elfia Olive Glazebrook (5), m. William Schmidt; Harold Estel Smith (6), m. Kathryn Firebaugh; Jacqualin J. Smith (7), m. John LeGrange Bullock [1]. The French cemetery was initiated during the 1870’s on the farm of William French, Sr., located southwest of Allenville, in Section 20, Township 13, Range 6 East. Many of the graves are those of the descendants of this Farmer-Minister and Civil War Veteran who came to Moultrie County in 1833 from North Carolina by way of Tennessee.

4.33 Peter M. French, b. 1836 in Vigo Co., IN [17] [78].

4.34 William French, b. 1838 in Vigo Co., IN [17] [78].

Children of Peter Jr. and Malinda (Ellison) French, 3.7

In the 1830 census, Peter French Jr. is listed as being between 20-30, living with his wife and one daughter born under 5 – no other children.

In the 1840 census, Peter French Jr. is listed as being between 30-40 years of age with one son between 5-10, which would be Peter III. Also listed in 1840 are 2 females under 5 (Martha and Elmira), 1 female between 5-10 (Sarah Jane), and 1 female 10-15 (Mary Ann). Also listed in the 1840 census of TN living near each other are the families of Elizabeth Goddard, Samuel Goddard, George French, Peter French Sr., Michael French, Phillip Houser, Jacob French, George Rule, Michael Rule, Henry Rule, Peter French Jr., William Tarwater, James Tarwater, Frederick Rule, Mary Porter, Joseph Goddard, and Jacob Houser.

Jacob French gave the grounds on which the New Salem Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN, was built. The entire property was deeded to seven trustees among whom were Peter French, Michael Rule, George Rule, Frederic Rule, Michael French, and James Tarwater.

Is it possible that Peter French Jr. and Malinda had 16 children? Does anyone have Peter French’s will? If so, email mailto:marafrench@mindspring.com?subject=Chart129.

4.35 Mary Ann French [1], b. 1830, age 20 in the 1850 census of TN.

4.36* Peter French III [1], b. Mar 1832 according to the 1900 census of TN. He m. Malinda ca. 1856. In 1860 he was living in District 12, Rockford, Blount Co., TN with his wife Malindy French, age 22, b. Apr 1937, and 2 small children, Minerry age 4 and James age 1. In 1870, Peter is listed in the same place with Manerva age 14, James age 12, William age 10, and Jacob age 8. In the 1880 census, Peter lives with his wife Malinda, dau. Manerva age 23, son Jacob age 17, and son Charles, age 4, b. Oct 1875. James and William are not listed. In the 1900 census, Peter is living with his wife, son Charles age 24, and granddaughter Pearl age 17, b. Jan 1883. This census states that Malinda was the mother of 5 children all born in TN, and in 1900 only 2 were living. In 1900 Charles was a teacher. Peter’s son James, b. Apr 1877 in TN, was living next door in 1900, m. to Mandy, born Sep 1876 in TN, with son Harry born Aug 1898 in TN.

4.37 Sarah Jane French [1], b. 1832, age 18 in the 1850 census of TN.

4.38 Leonides French [1], b. 1834, age 16 in the 1850 census of TN, m. Rachel E. McTeer on 22 Oct 1858 in Blount Co., TN [16].

4.39 Martha Elizabeth French [1], b. 1836, m1. Adam Tarwater on 14 Aug 1855 in Knox Co. [16], m2. John Miles Stevenson, m3. Fred Elliott [2]. She d. 18 Dec 1903, outlived three husbands though it is believed she only had children by John Miles Stevenson (1807-1873) [2]. Listed as living with her parents, age 14, in the 1850 census of TN.

4.40 Elmira Emaline French [1], b. 16 Jun 1838, age 12 in the 1850 census of TN, m. T. F. Wilhite on 20 Dec 1860 [16]. Living with her parents in the 1860 census of TN in Knox Co.

4.41 Margaret S. French, b. 1840, age 10 in the 1850 census of TN. Listed in the 1860 census of TN living with her parents, age 19. In the 1870 census, there is a Margaret L. French, age 25, living with this family – may be an error.

4.42 Melvina Malinda French [1], b. 1845, age 5 in the 1850 census of TN. Listed in the 1860 census of TN living with her parents, age 14.

4.43 Eliza B. French [1], b. 1848, age 2 in the 1850 census of TN. Listed in the 1860 census of TN living with her parents, age 12.

4.44 Samuel Patton French [1], b. 27 Mar 1850, d. 3 Jun 1939, buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery in South Knoxville, TN, m. Miranda Brown on 11 Nov 1879 in Knox Co. [16]. She was b. 16 Jan 1852 and d. 7 Mar 1923 and buried in Woodlawn. Listed as living with his parents, age 0, in the 1850 census of TN. Listed in the 1860 census of TN living with his parents, age 10. Samuel is listed as living with his parents in the 1870 census of TN, Knox Co. In 1880, Samuel is m. to Miranda and living next door to his parents.

4.45 Leon French, b. 1851, listed in the 1860 census of TN living with his parents, age 9. An older brother, Leonides, m. in 1858 – perhaps he died and this son was named after him.

4.46 Petter (Peter) French, b. 1855, listed in the 1860 census of TN living with his parents, age 5. An older brother was also named Peter.

4.47 Michael French [1], b. 1856, listed in the 1860 census of TN living with his parents, age 4.

4.48 George French [1], b. 1857, listed in the 1860 census of TN living with his parents, age 3.

4.49 John G. French, b. 1852, listed in the 1870 census of TN living with his parents, age 18. By 1880, John is living with this family in Knox Co., TN, age 28, listed as the son of Peter and Malinda of this line.

4.50 James P. French, b. 1856, listed in the 1870 census of TN living with his parents, age 14. By 1880, James is living with this family in Knox Co., TN, age 24, listed as the son of Peter and Malinda of this line.

Ref [1] says there was also a Polly Ann French, Manerva Rosanna French, and M. Lucy French, but the FFA cannot verify these individuals.

Children of Andrew Rufus and Caroline (Rigsby) French, 3.11

4.51 Mary E. French, b. 1867, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 13.

4.52 George H. French, b. 1869, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 11.

4.53 William A. French, b. 1871, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 9.

4.54 Sarah E. French, b. 1873, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 7.

4.55 John French, b. 1875, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 5.

4.56 Jacob M. French, b. 1877, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 3.

4.57 Rebecca French, b. 1879, in the 1880 Wears Valley, Sevier Co., TN census as age 1.

Children of Thomas and Barbara French, 3.15

4.58 John French, b. 1838 in PA and listed in the 1850 census of Tell, Huntingdon Co., PA.

4.59 William W. French, b. 1845 in PA and listed in the 1850 census of Tell, Huntingdon Co., PA. He was a Justice of the Peace, Millwright, and Carpenter.

Map of Todd, Huntingdon Co., PA, dated 1873, just left of the Todd Post Office.

Children of John and Eliza (Swift) French, 3.19

4.60 Mary French, m. Cannon [40].

4.61 Henry S. French, b. in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [40].

4.62* George Washington French, b. 20 Oct 1823 in Dearborn Co., IN, m. Caroline Clark who was b. 11 Jan 1829 in Maryland. They were m. 21 Mar 1847. Caroline d. 16 Jun 1910 in Pretty Prairie, KS [40]. George d. 8 Nov 1915 in Pretty Prairie, KS.

4.63* Edward P. French, b. ca. 1827 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, m1. Sarah C. Williamson, b. Aug 6, 1833 versailles, Ripley Co, IN m. Oct 24, 1853 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN d. Sep 3, 1856 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN. Edward m2. Mary A. Givan on 29 Oct 1857 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN [34]. In the 1850 census, he appears living in Centre, Dearborn Co., IN, age 23, living with no other French.

4.64 Margaret French, b. ca. 1834 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Abt. 1848 at age 14 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co, IN [34] [40].

4.65 Anna E. French, b. ca. 1836 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, m1. Thompson [34] [40].

Children of George and Jane (Purcell) French, 3.21

4.66* Thomas French, b. ca. 1836 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Jan 22, 1893 Eureka Springs, AR, m. Elvira Sprague on 14 Jun 1854 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN. She was b. ca. 1841 in OH [34] [79].

Gravestone of John and Rachel French, below, from the Frankville Cemetery, Frankville, Winneshiek Co., IA, website: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=21298969

4.67* John French, b. 20 Jul 1838 in Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. 10 Nov 1910 in Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Rachel M. Davies on 26 Nov 1863 in Versailles, Ripley Co, IN. She was b. 10 Jun 1841 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. 23 Jul 1905 in Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA [34]. John and Rachel are buried at the Frankville Cemetery in Frankville, Winneshiek Co., IA.

4.68* Peter French, b. 29 Sep 1840 Versailles, Ripley County, IN, d. 6 Nov 1924 Taylor, Loup County, NB, m. Deborah (Debby Ann) Davis on 16 Dec 1863 in Versailles, Ripley County, IN. She was b. ca. 1847 in Versailles, Ripley County, IN and d. bet. 1892 - 1894 Frankville, Winneshiek County, IA [34].

4.69 Sarah Ann French, b. ca. Apr 1842 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. 24 Jun 1888 West Union, Fayette Co, IA, m. John Carlos Sprague on 2 Dec 1849 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN. He was b. ca. 1827 Henniker, Merrimack Co, NH, d. Bef. 1870 [34].

Children of George and Hannah (Sprague) French, 3.21

4.70 Thomas French, b. 1836, 14 in the 1850 Ripley Co., IN census.

4.71 John French, b. 1838, 12 in the 1850 Ripley Co., IN census.

4.72 Peter French, b. 1842, 8 in the 1850 Ripley Co., IN census.

4.73 Dickerson French, b. 16 Aug 1844 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN d. Mar 30, 1865 Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN [79].

4.74 Elizabeth Margaret French, b. May 14, 1849 (twin) in Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Mar 10, 1935 Ruthton, MS, m1. Sheldon Lyman PAYNE b. Jun 25, 1849 Ontario, Canada m. Jul 28, 1869 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA d. Jul 17, 1900 Ruthton, MS. Elizabeth m2. Frank or Francis Edgar Kinyon, b. Apr 1, 1848 IL, m. Jan 25, 1911 Redfield, SD, d. Dec 29, 1923 Doland, Spink Co, SD [34]. He was 8 in the 1860 Ripley Co., IN census [79].

4.75 Nancy Jane French, b. 14 May 1849 (twin) in Versailles, Ripley Co, IN d. Apr 4, 1929 Glenwood, MS, m. Jonathon Southward, b. Mar 26, 1849 Bath, England, m. Nov 11, 1871 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA d. Oct 3, 1938 Glenwood, MN [79].

4.76 Louisa C. French, b. 1850, 5/12 in the 1850 Ripley Co., IN census, d. before 1860 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [79].

4.77* Edward James French, b. Feb 16, 1852 Versailles, Ripley County, IN, d. Feb 6, 1901 Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, SD, and was buried 7 Feb 1901 at the Burbank Cemetery, Burbank, Clay Co., SD. Edward m. Flora Alvina Duggins, aka Flora Edna Duggan, the dau. of Jessie Duggins and Rachael Harris on 19 Apr 1875 in Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA. She was b. Nov 27, 1858 Waukon, Allamakee County, IA, d. Mar 24, 1938 Vermillion, Clay County, SD. In 1901 Edward lived at Lake Andes, Charles Mix Co., SD [79]. The Burbank Cemetery, located a couple of miles north of the town of Burbank, SD is now abandoned. Over the years the majority of the grave markers disappeared. Some years ago, Mr. Raymond Novak arranged that a headstone be manufactured that contains the identities of the members of Edward French's family that are known to be buried in the cemetery. Unfortunately, because the cemetery records have been lost, the positioning of the marker is only approximate. The cemetery was once administered by the local Methodist Church, and there is always the possibility that the records may still survive buried in a church archive somewhere.

4.78* James Harvey French, b. Feb 14, 1853 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. May 20, 1928 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m1. Nancy Kast, b. Prairie du Chien, WS, m. Sep 8, 1877 Prairie du Chien, WS, m2. Orpha Formelia Payne, b. Mar 19, 1863 Ontario, Canada, m. Sep 24, 1879 Winneshiek Co, IA, d. May 8, 1947 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34]. James was a farmer according to the 1910 census of Postville, Allamakee Co., IA.

4.79* William Henry French, b. 9 Jul 1855 or 1857 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, d. 30 Apr 1927 in Elk Point, Union Co., SD, m, Kathern Duggins (Stark) in 14 Oct 1877 in Winneshiek Co., IA [34]. She was b. 26 Oct 1856 in PA, d. 23 Mar 1929 in Elk Point, Union Co., SD [77] [79].

4.80 Martha M. French, b. 6 Apr 1859 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, d. 28 Dec 1926 in Ortley, Roberts Co., SD [79]. She m. George Washington Bollman, Sr., b. Apr 27, 1847 Zanesville, OH, m. Dec 7, 1875 Luana, Allamakee County, IA, d. Nov 18, 1917 Ortley, Roberts County, SD [34].

4.81 Hester Laura French, b. 21 Sep 1862 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, d. 22 Sep 1940 in Churdan, Greene Co., IA [79]. Hester m. William Henry Kinyon, b. Jun 4, 1858 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, m. Nov 21, 1878 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Nov 17, 1940 Churdan, Greene Co, IA [34].

4.82 Julia French, b. 12 Jul 1863 in Jennings Co., IN [79] or 12 Jul 1865 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [34], d. 21 Jul 1924 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA [79]. She m. Frank Kinyon, b. Apr 1, 1848 IL, m. Dec 28, 1881 Ludlow Twp, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Dec 29, 1923 Doland, Spink Co, SD. Julia m2. Moore, b. Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, m. ca. 1888. Julia m3. James Edward Manuel, b. Feb 19, 1888 Plattesville, Grant Co, WS, m. Sep 21, 1914 Dubuque, Dubuque Co, IA, d. Mar 21, 1966 Dubuque, Dubuque Co, IA [34].

4.83 Maria French, b. ca. 1867 [34].

4.84 Louisa French, b. ca. 1869 [34].

4.85 Leander French, b. ca. 1873 [34].

Children of Peter and Catherine (Butler) French, 3.24

4.86* John B. French, b. 1847, from the 1850 census of Division 2, Ohio Co., IN, d. Abt. 1921 Bear Branch, Ohio Co, IN, m. Flora Cooper, b. Apr 12, 1853 Pike Twp, Ohio Co, IN, m. Jan 23, 1873 Switzerland Co, IN, d. Aug 19, 1935 Pike Twp, Ohio Co, IN [34].

4.87 Francis French, (male) b. 1849 in Pike Twp., Ohio Co., IN, from the 1850 census of Division 2, Ohio Co., IN. Francis may have died young as he is not in the 1860 census.

No further children are in the 1860 census.

Children of Robert and Lorena L. (Robbins) French, 3.25

4.88 Lydia French, m. James Elder [34].

4.89 Eli W. French, b. 1845 in IN [34].

4.90 Jane French, b. ca. 1848 in IN [34].

Fifth Generation

Also in this generation are parents James B. French, b. Nov 1858, age 41, a farmer in the 1900 census, along with his wife Margaret, born Oct 1869, age 30, and their children: Maud b. Sep 1887, Luther b. Aug 1889, Minis (son) b. Apr 1892, Bessie b. Jan 1894, Jake b. Nov 1895, James H. b. Oct 1887, and Edna G. b. Mar 1900, all born in TN.

Children of Amos and Malinda (Rule) French, 4.3

Living at the next farm to this family was Dartha (Dorothy) P. French age 67, James M. French age 31, and Mary L. French age 18 according to the 1870 census of District 14, Knox, TN. In 1860, this family was living with 3 generations of Frenches: George and Elizabeth (Bethy) the grandparents, Amos and Malinda the parents, William and Elizabeth the children, Henry the brother of Amos, and Polly French the wife of Frederic French in the 1860 census. Living next to them in the 1860 census was Michael and Dorothy French of the 3^rd generation and 5 of their children.

5.1* William H. French [1] [3], b. 30 Nov 1857 in TN, d. Jan 1928, m. Eliza Jane Talley on 5 Dec 1878 [16] who was b. 31 May 1859 and d. 9 Feb 1932.

5.2 Elizabeth C. French, b. 1860 according to the 1870 census of District 14, Knox, TN.

5.3* Michael H. French, b. 1 Sep 1863 in TN, d. 9 Feb 1937 and is buried at the New Salem Cemetery in the Stock Creek Community, m. Eliza C. Merritt or Marritt who was b. 14 Apr 1865, d. 30 Jan 1944 [1].

5.4 Martha E. French, b. 29 May 1864 in TN, d. 17 Jul 1864 [1], infant daughter of A. & M. French. Buried at the New Salem Methodist Church [1].

5.5 Eliza A. French, b. 1866 in TN according to the 1880 census of District 21, Knox, TN, m. Jim Haynes [1].

5.6 Sally Rosale French, b. 1868 in TN according to the 1880 census of District 21, Knox, TN, m. a Mr. Ford [1]. Their grandson was Herbert H. Ford.

5.7 George H. T. French, b. 13 Dec 1870 in TN, d. 30 Apr 1871 [1]. Buried at the New Salem Methodist Church, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN [1].

5.8 Marshall A. French, b. 1873 in TN according to the 1880 census of District 21, Knox, TN, never m. [1].

Children of James W. and Elizabeth (Johnson) French, 4.7

5.9* Thomas Hamilton (Tom) French, b. 4 Nov 1850 in Knoxville, TN (or 1845 per tombstone), d. 29 Mar 1918 in Crowell, TX, m. Sarah Buena Vista Shannon [5]. She was b. 5 Jan 1848 in Franklin Co., GA, dau. of Leonard and Charlotte Shannon, d. 29 Sep 1927 in Crowell, TX [5]. Both are buried at the Thalia Cemetery in Foard County, TX [5]. Tom was first a farmer in Brasstown, NC. He lived near where Little Brass Creek flows into Big Brass Creek. He had a grist mill where he ground wheat and corn. He settled in Thalia, Foard Co., TX, where he sold his goods [3].

Thomas Hamilton French and Sarah Buena Vista Shannon French ca. 1890

5.10 Jacob Millard French [5], b. 2 Nov 1851, d. 8 Aug 1899, m. Isabella Davis [3].

5.11 William Louis (Bill) French [5], b. 26 Jun 1853, d. 7 Jun 1905, buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville, TN, m. Margret A. Hafley who was b. 1856, d. 1929. They had one dau, Bert, who m. a Baker [3].

5.12 Jefferson Catlet (Jeff) French [5], b. 23 Oct 1854, d. 23 Apr 1923, m. Mary J. Brown [3].

5.13 Stephen Alexander (Steve) French [5], b. 26 Jun 1856, d. 28 Apr 1938, m. Isabella Smith [3].

5.14 Peter Johnson French [5], b. 23 Feb 1858, d. 24 Feb 1858 [3].

5.15 John Horace French [5], b. 14 Feb 1859, d. 22 Dec 1928, m. Martha Henson who was b. Nov 1845 [3].

5.16 James Templeton (Jim) French [5], b. 13 Feb 1861 in Blount Co., TN, d. 15 Aug 1940 and buried in Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery on Old Kimerlin Heights Rd., Knox Co., TN. He m. Mary E. Fryer on 29 Jan 1885 in Knoxville, TN. She was b. 1855, d. Jan 1910 [3].

5.17 George Henry French [5], b. 24 Oct 1862, d. 16 Sep 1935, m. Hattie Mullendore who was b. 27 Aug 1864, d. 23 May 1896 [3].

5.18 Martha Ellen French [5], b. 28 Aug 1865, d. 8 May 1902, m. Grant Goddard who was b. 1863, d. 1939 [3].

5.19 Sarah Victoria (Vic) French [5], b. 13 Sep 1870 in Blount Co., TN, m. Frank Russell Giffin on 25 Feb 1892 in Knox Co., TN [3]. They had a son, Charles Giffin, who lives in Baltimore, MD [3].

Children of James W. and Elizabeth (Kidd) French, 4.7

The following children are per Clevy French Dupes and Ref. [20].

5.20* James Samuel (Jim) French, b. 1 Apr 1876 [20], m. Amanda Sweat (Mandy) on 17 Jul 1897 [20] [3]. James d. 6 Dec 1959. Amanda was b. 30 Sep 1876, d. 26 Sep 1938. Both are buried at the Clark’s Gove Cemetery in Maryville, Blount Co., TN [20]. They had 9 children.

5.21 Ann French, b. ca. 1879, d. 1932, m. William Thomas Foister [3].

5.22 McLee (Mack) French, b. Feb 1883, m. Myrtle Ott (Mert) [3]. The 1900 census of Civil District 12, Blount Co., TN lists him as age 17 or born in 1883.

5.23 Clevy Hester French, b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 14 Sep 1977, m. Thomas Henry Benton Dupes who d. 1938 [3]. The 1900 census of Civil District 12, Blount Co., TN lists her as age 12 or born in 1888.

Clevie and Thomas Dupes

Children of John F. and Amanda (Johnson) French, 4.8

5.24 Isabelle Jane French, b. 14 Aug 1853 in Knox Co., TN; d. 9 Sep 1853 in Knox Co., TN [68].

5.25 Sarah Eliza French, b. 17 Feb 1855 in Knox Co., TN; d. 23 Mar 1942 in MO [68].

5.26 Isaac Lewis French, b. 24 Jun 1856 in Knox Co., TN; d. 15 Jan 1907. He m. Tenny Isaac French, 10 Feb 1881 [68].

5.27 Martha Linnabelle French, b. 20 Jun 1858 in Knox Co., TN; d. 31 Mar 1912 [68].

5.28 Mary Porterfield French, b. 15 Jun 1860 in Knox Co., TN; d. 23 Feb 1937 in Near Urbana, MO. [68].

5.29 Ambrose Burnside French, b. 11 Aug 1862 in Knox Co., TN; d. 12 Nov 1889. [68].

5.30 Thomas Johnson French, b. 3 Jan 1865 in Knox Co., TN; d. 24 Apr 1892 in MO. [68].

5.31 Jacob Alexander French, b. 10 May 1867 in MO; d. 8 Oct 1895 in Martinez, CA. m. 22 May 1895 [68].

5.32 Julia Elizabeth French, b. 28 Dec 1868 [68].

5.33 Ida May French, b. 1 Jul 1870 in MO; d. 28 Mar 1944 in Maxwell, Colusa Co., CA. She m. George Washington Hastings 6 Sep 1922 in Maxwell, Colusa Co., CA; d. in Maxwell, Colusa Co., CA. [68].

5.34 Eva Georgiana French, b. 24 May 1872 in MO; d. 5 Sep 1951 [68].

5.35 John William French, b. 10 Jan 1874 in MO; d. 27 Jan 1877 in MO [68].

5.36 Dora French, b. 10 Feb 1876 in MO; d. 6 Jan 1949 in Maxwell, Colusa Co. CA, m. Ora Lee Brown on 30 Jun 1901 in Rondo, Polk Co., MO [68].

The bride and groom, Lee and Dora, taken on their wedding day Jun 30, 1901 at Rondo, Polk County, MO.

Children of Caleb B. and Sarah Jane (McCammon) French, 4.19

5.37 Samuel McCammon (Mack) French, b. ca. 1855 in Kingston, TN, d. 1906, m. Margaret Ella DeArmond who was b. 13 Nov 1865.

5.38 Isabella (Belle) French, b. 13 Aug 1856 in Kingston, Knox Co., TN, d. 23 Apr 1915, lived in Kingston, TN, m. Robert Kittrell who was b. 10 Dec 1840, d. 20 Apr 1905. In the 1880 census, they were living in Piney, Loudon Co., TN. They had 2 children: Jennie Florance Kittrell, b. 27 Apr 1879 and Oliver Pleasant Kittrell, b. 3 Jul 1881.

5.39 William M. (Will) French, b. ca. 1858, m1. Lida Pope who was b. ca. 1878 in Kingston, TN and buried at the Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, TN. No Children. William m2. Nola Smitherman ca. 1880, who was b. in Chattanooga, TN, buried at the Lynnhurst Cemetery.

5.40 Oliver M. French, b. ca. 1860 in Kingston, TN, lived in Knoxville, had a daughter who m. Dr. Arthur Preston Whittaker, an Episcopalian Minister of Knoxville, TN. See website: http://web.utk.edu/~mklein/alum1.html#whitaker

Arthur Preston Whitaker, b. 6 Jun 1895 in Tuscaloosa, AL, d. 30 Jan 1979 in Avalon, NJ

5.41 Clemmie French, b. ca. 1862 in Kingston, TN, lived in Knoxville, TN, m. Welcher Hope ca. 1882, no children.

5.42 Marshall (Marsh) French, III.

Children of Joshua and Cynthia R. French, 4.20

5.43 Frank D. French, b. Dec 1869 in TN according to the 1880 census of District 9, Blount Co., TN, m. Lucy McNutt. In the 1900 census of Civil District 19, Blount Co., TN, Frank was 30, his mother was Cyntha R., his father Joshua was no longer living, but he was living also with his brother George, age 28. Edgar is not mentioned in this household in 1900. Frank was a farmer.

5.44 Edgar French, b. 1870 in TN according to the 1880 census of District 9, Blount Co., TN. Edgar is not listed in the 1900 census.

5.45 George E. French, Nov 1871, m. Anna H. Gray probably after 1910. She was b. 1878. In the 1900 census of Civil District 19, Blount, TN, George was living with his mother and brother, Frank. They were also living with Mattie, J. Nunn age 42, a niece of Cynthia R. French, and Annie L. Lawe age 17, a border. George was a farmer. No known children for this couple. In the 1910 census, George was living with his mother Cynthia French in Civil District 2, Knox, TN and with no one else. George and Anna are listed in the 1930 census of District 11, Knox, TN.

Children of Jacob D. and Mary N. (McCammon) French, 4.21

5.46 Sarah D. French, b. 29 Jul 1862 in TN, d. 29 Aug 1877, buried at the Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, TN [65]. The Old Gray cemetery was established in 1850 and is where many of Knoxville’s most prominent citizens, including Senators, Governors, House members and civil War heroes from both sides of the conflict have been buried.

5.47 William (Will) Michael Seward French, b. ca. 1863 in TN, m. Nora Ferguson [65]. William appears in the 1870 census of District 9, Blount, TN, living with his parents and his siblings, Samuel 4, and Eliza 2. In the 1880 census, William was living in District 21, Knox, TN, with his parents and siblings: Samuel 14, Eliza 12, Martha 9, Marshal 6, Albert 3, and Rosa 2.

5.48* Samuel (Sam) McCammon French, b. 1866 in TN according to the 1880 census in TN, d. 10 Feb 1946, lived in Pittsburg, KS, m. Emma Eliza Wilson [65]. In 1900 Sam was living in Weir, Cherokee, KS with his wife and their 2 children, Arthur M. 4, and Donald W. 2.

5.49 Eliza Jane (Jen) French, b. 1868 in TN according to the 1880 census in TN, d. May 1931, m1. Henry Davis prior to 1894 (see Eliza’s brother Albert), m2. Robert Lowe [65].

5.50 Martha (Mattie) Dora French, b. 1871 in TN according to the 1880 census in TN, d. 12 Apr 1917, lived in KS, m. Wilson Wier [65].

5.51* Marshall French, b. 1874 in TN according to the 1880 census in TN. He m. Clara by the 1920 census and lived in Pittsburg Ward 2, Crawford, KS with their 3 children: Marshall age 17, Walker age 13, and Hellen age 10.

5.52 Albert B. French, b. 1877 in TN according to the 1880 census in TN. In 1910 according to the census, Albert B. may be the brother-in-law living in Pittsburg Ward 1, Crawford, KS with the Davis family. It lists Henry M. Davis (age 65, head), Jennie F. Davis (age 42, his wife), and Dorothy L. Davis (age 16, dau.). Henry M. could have been the 1^st husband of Albert’s sister, Eliza Jane French. In 1930, Albert was living with his sister-in-law, Della Crabb, in Weir, Cherokee, KS. Albert was a coal miner.

5.53 Rosa D. French, b. 1878 in TN according to the 1880 census in TN.

There may be other children such as Bart, Arthur, Jennie, Matthew, Della, Etta French m. William Skers [65], Minnie French never m. [65], Anne Belle French, b. 25 Jul 1871 in Knox Co., TN, never m., taught school [65].

Children of James M. and Mary L. (Maloney) French, 4.22

In the 1880 census of District 11, Blount, TN, perhaps James M. had died and Marshall French, age 44, was the head of household, #4.22 on this chart --- was this James M. French’s brother?. Mary was still living, with Florence age 9, Hugh age 7, Charles age 5, Stella age 2, all children of James M. and Mary L. French.

5.54 Florence Amanda French, b. 24 Jan 1871 in Knox Co., TN, d. 30 Dec 1936 buried at Clark’s Grove, Blount Co., TN, m. William Kirby Wright on 16 Mar 1892 [66].

5.55 Hugh Maloney French, M.D., b. 18 Oct 1872 in TN, d. 16 Jan 1933 buried in Prosser, WA, m1. Beryl Engel on 29 Jun 1899, m2. Clara M. Calkins of WA in 1927. He had 2 daughters, Beryl Engel French by his first wife and Nancy Josephine French b. 25 Apr 1929 by his second wife [66]. In the 1900 census, he was a boarder, having married in 1899, and living in Oakesdale town, Whitman, WA. His wife Beryl Engel was not living with him in 1900. In 1920 she is living with him in TN with their dau. Beryl, age 20. In the 1930 census, he is living with his second wife Clara M. in Prosser, Benton, WA, and their 1 year old dau. Nancy.

5.56* Charles Michael French, b. 30 Dec 1874, d. 13 Oct 1936, m. Beula McReynolds on 17 Jul 1895 [66]. Charles and Beulah are listed in the 1910 census living in Knoxville Ward 10, Knox, TN, with their 4 children.

5.57 Stella Dorothy French, b. 29 Jul 1877, d. 7 Jan 1930, m. Alexander Anderson Scott on 12 Jun 1895. He was b. 1868, d. 1951 and buried at the New Gray Cemetery in Knoxville, TN. They had children Adelia Scott, d. before age 10; Dorothy Geraldine Scott, m. Clyde Kelso and had 3 sons: Douglas, Scott (or Patrick), and Alexander A. Scott Jr. [66].

5.58 Arthur Freeman French, b. 13 Jun 1880, buried at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, m. Nancy Rebecca Maddox in Jun 1908. She was b. 12 Apr 18xx, d. 27 Sep 1978. They had a daughter, Margret Lucy French, b. 5 Nov 1909, m. Samuel B. Garner, and had son Samuel B. Garner Jr. [66]. Living on his father’s family farm, age 19, in 1900, Civil District 11, Blount, TN. Arthur was a farm laborer.

5.59 Annie Minerva French, b. 27 Oct 1882, d. 16 Feb 1957, m. Isaac MacCall English on 11 Jun 1902 [66]. Living on her father’s family farm, age 17, in 1900, Civil District 11, Blount, TN.

5.60* James Marshall (Edwin) French, b. 10 Sep 1884, d. 9 Dec 1955, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, m. Cassie Maxey who was b. 24 Sep 1887, d. 13 Mar 1976 [66]. James began road building in 1909. Living on his father’s family farm, age 15, in 1900, Civil District 11, Blount, TN.

5.61 Daisy Evelyn French, b. 1 Dec 1887, d. 27 Feb 1978, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, m. Charles Benjamin Ryan on 18 Dec 1907. Had children: Mary Williams Ryan, d. at birth, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knox Co., TN; and Dorothy Evelyn Ryan, b. 23 Mar 1915, d. 13 Mar 1979, buried at the Woodlawn Cemetery [66]. Living on her father’s family farm, age 12, in 1900, Civil District 11, Blount, TN.

Children of Peter III and Malinda French, 4.36

One of these males had a daughter, Pearl, b. Jan 1883 in TN according to the 1900 census of Civil District 12, Blount, TN. One of these males had a son James b. Apr 1877 in TN, m. Mandy ca. 1897, she was b. Sep 1876, and they had a son Harry b. Aug 1898 in TN.

5.62 Minerry or Maneva French, b. 1856 in TN according to the 1860 census of District 12, Rockford, Blount Co., TN.

5.63 James French, b. 1859 in TN according to the 1860 census of District 12, Rockford, Blount Co., TN.

5.64 William French, b. 1860 in TN according to the 1870 census of District 12, Rockford, Blount Co., TN.

5.65 Jacob French, b. 1862 in TN according to the 1870 census of District 12, Rockford, Blount Co., TN.

5.66 Charles French, b. Oct 1875 in TN according to the 1880 census of District 12, Rockford, Blount Co., TN. Charles was a teacher.

Children of George W. and Caroline (Clark) French, 4.62

5.67 Rebecca Jane French, b. ca. 1849 in Lock Springs Community, Ripley Co., IN, d. 6 Feb 1902 in Holton, Ripley Co. IN, m1. Isaac Ambrose Colson on 19 Dec 1863 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, m2. Robert Hart on 11 Sep 1868 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, m3. Henry Overturf on 17 Aug 1869 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, m4. Hensley H. Kirk on 5 Sep 1870 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [34].

5.68* Theodore F. French, b. 25 Jun 1849 in Lock Springs community, Ripley Co., IN, d. 1 May 1931 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, m. Susan Edna Overturf Vawter on 6 Apr 1873 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN. Susan was b. 15 Jan 1844 in Franklin, Johnson Co., IN, d. 30 Nov 1944 Osgood, Ripley Co., IN.

5.69* James Monroe French, b. 19 Jan 1851 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN, d. Dec 1913 in Portland, OR. He m. Elizabeth Valdvogel on 8 Jun 1887 in Toledo, OH. Elizabeth was b. 1 Sep 1863 in Toledo, OH and d. 30 Aug 1943 in Portland, OR [34].

5.70* Jeremiah John French, b. 9 Sep 1853 in Holton, Ripley Co., IN, d. 9 Feb 1927 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, m1. Esther M. Cory on 31 Oct 1877 in Reno Co., KS. Esther was b. ca. 1850 in IL [34]. Jeremiah m2. Lucina Josephine Cory on 25 Oct 1883 in Kingman Co., KS. She was b. 1 Jun 1866 in Lyon Co., KS, d. 27 Sep 1954 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KA [34].

5.71* George Washington French, b. 11 Nov 1855 in Holton, Ripley Co, IN, d. 17 Nov 1947 in Kingman, KS. He m. Anna Mary Heavenridge who was b. Mar 24, 1861 Union, IN, m. Jan 6, 1879 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN d. Aug 31, 1914 Kingman, KS [34]. George m2. Maggie Horme ca. 1915 in Kingman Co., KS. She was b. 10 Feb 1881 in Keyesville, MO, and d. 2 Oct 1956 in Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

5.72 Samuel W. French, b. Dec 11, 1857 Holton, Ripley Co, IN, d. Nov 25, 1874 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN [34].

5.73* Edward L. French, b. Aug 19, 1860 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. May 26, 1947 Vancouver, Washington, m. Laura Etta REA b. Jan 6, 1866 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, m. Jun 5, 1883 Reno Co, KS, d. Jul 28, 1947 Vancouver, WA [34].

5.74 Joseph Ira French, b. Oct 14, 1864 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN, d. Jan 25, 1875 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN

5.75* Franklin Reason French, b. Nov 23, 1867 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN, d. Jul 23, 1934 Portland, Oregon, m. Maude Sunderland, b. Sep 30, 1877 Creston, IA, m. Sep 23, 1895 Omaha, Douglas Co, NB, d. Feb 22, 1965 Omaha, Douglas Co, NB [34].

5.76 Lizzie Caroline French, b. Jan 6, 1870 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN, d. Feb 7, 1961 Kingman, KS, m. Christopher Columbus Cawthon, b. Dec 17, 1859 Williamson, IL, m. Aug 24, 1890 Reno Co, KS d. Sep 21, 1947 Kingman, KS.

5.77 Ulysses G. French, b. Sep 29, 1872 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN, d. Oct 14, 1872 Lock Springs, Ripley Co, IN. There is a Ulysses G. French listed in the 1900 census of Center, Marion, IN as a lodger living in Indiapolis, IN, age 35.

5.78 Henrietta May French, b. Oct 19, 1873 Holton, Ripley Co, IN, d. Aug 31, 1904 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Theodore Dunn, b. Feb 26, 1869 IA, m. Feb 25, 1892 Pretty Prairie, KS d. Oct 20, 1931 Pretty Prairie, KS.

5.79 Lura French, b. Dec 25, 1889 Holton, Ripley Co, IN, d. Nov 1, 1891 Holton, Ripley Co, IN.

Children of Edward P. and Sarah C. (Williamson) French, 4.63

5.80 Edward J. French, b. Abt. 1852 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Abt. 1923 Madisonville, OH, m. Mary Anna Wessels, b. Jun 24, 1849 Madisonville, OH, d. Feb 22, 1905 Madisonville, OH.

Children of Thomas and Elvira (Sprague) French, 4.66

5.81 Fred W French, b. in MO.

5.82 John C. French, b. in MO, m. Bessie Basden who was b. Eureka Springs, AR, m. Sep 13, 1904 Eureka Springs, AR.

5.83 Jennie A. French, b. ca. 1867 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, m. Hamblin.

5.84 Sarah Fannie French, b. ca. 1870, IA, m. Joseph C. Branham, b. Eureka Springs, AR, m. Feb 19, 1889 Eureka Springs, AR.

5.85 Edna May Elmiry French, b. Dec 1871 IA, m1. Thomas Harp, b. in IA, m2. Jesse Bridges, b. in IA, m. May 10, 1890 Eureka Springs, AR.

5.86 Mary L. French, b. ca. 1878 MO.

Children of John and Rachel M. (Davies) French, 4.67

5.87 Sarah Jane French, b. Sep 8, 1864 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Jun 30, 1895 Estherville, IA, m. Walter E. Coon, b. Ca. 1864 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Ca. 1947 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA [34].

5.88 Sophia Ellen French, b. Aug 28, 1868 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, d. Jun 21, 1931 Lorraine, WS, m. Henry Ernest Monroe, b. Mar 7, 1870 Wyoming, IA, d. Dec 13, 1935 Lorraine, WS [34].

5.89* Thomas J. French, b. 8 Aug 1874 in Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, d. 25 Aug 25, 1931 (the Frankville Cemetery says 1921), m. Emaline Almira Sherman on 6 Jun 1906 in Decorah, Winneshiek Co, IA. She was b. ca. 1887 in IA, d. ca. 1968 in Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA [34].

5.90 Maude French, b. Feb 23, 1877 Frankville Twp, Winneshiek Co, IA, d. 1948, m. Walter E COON, b. Ca. 1864 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, d. Ca. 1947 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA [34].

5.91 Carrie French, b. Aug 20, 1880 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, d. Jan 16, 1961, m. Irvin Hughes, b. Jul 26, 1881 Saint Charles, MS, m. Jan 11, 1903 Decorah, Winneshiek Co, IA, d. Oct 29, 1957 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA [34].

Children of Peter and Deborah (Davis) French, 4.68

5.92 Benjamin French, b. Ca. 1865 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Belle Johnson, b. Sep 3, 1881 Eldorado, IA, m. Mar 26, 1898 Decorah, IA d. Oct 20, 1951 Custer, Custer Co, SD.

5.93* William French, b. Ca. 1869 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, d. Ca. 1907 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, m. Sadie Nelson, b. IA, d. Ca. 1912.

5.94* Bert French, b. Aug 3, 1874 Waterloo, Black Hawk Co, IA, d. Jul 22, 1942 Glendale, CA, m. Frances Malli, b. Ca. 1882 IA, m. Sep 25, 1901 Decorah, Winneshiek Co, IA.

Children of Edward James and Flora Alvina (Duggins) French, 4.77

5.95 Martha E. French, b. Aug 31, 1876 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Oct 10, 1957 Crystal Lake, MS, m. Chauncey A. Hemphill, b. Mar 18, 1868 Center Point, IA, m. Mar 12, 1895 Elk Point, Clay Co, SD, d. Jul 18, 1928 Crystal Lake, MS

5.96* Lytle French, b. Feb 5, 1877 Postville, Allamakee Co., IA, d. Feb 5, 1951 Yankton, Yankton Co., SD, m. Margery Reed, b. 1891 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, m. Jan 4, 1914 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Oct 30, 1928 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD. Lytle is listed in the 1880 census as living in Frankville, Winneshiek, IA, the son of Edward and Flore E.

5.97* James Harvey French, b. Jul 12, 1878 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Feb 12, 1917 Dante, Charles Mix Co, SD, m. Carrie Mae Placek, b. Nov 1, 1887 Knox, Knox Co, NB, m. Jun 6, 1902 Fairfax, SD, d. Dec 1, 1937 Dante, Charles Mix Co, SD [77]. They had one daughter, Gladness Flora French, b. 1 Jan 1908 in Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. 16 Feb 1969 in Wagner, Charles Mix Co., SD [79]. She m. Raymond L. Novak and had son Ray Novak who was very instrumental in the French Family Association before his death.

5.98 Peter French, b. Feb 5, 1880 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Dec 22, 1886 Burbank, Clay Co, SD [34] [90].

5.99 Silas A. French, b. Sep 25, 1881, d. May 20, 1884 [34].

5.100 Carrie E. French, b. Nov 28, 1884, d. Mar 18, 1885 [34].

5.101 Rachel French, b. Nov 13, 1886 (twin), Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Nov 15, 1886 Burbank, Clay Co., SD [34].

5.102* Charles E. French, b. Nov 13, 1886 (twin), Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Jun 30, 1916 Lake Andes, Charles Mix Co., SD, m. Flossie Schell, b. 1891, m. Mar 12, 1909 Springfield, Bon Homme Co., SD [34].

5.103 Josephus R. French, b. Sep 24, 1888 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Nov 2, 1918 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, m. Ida Jones, b. Dec 28, 1891 Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD, m. May 6, 1909 Wheeler, Charles Mix Co, SD, d. 1970 CA [34].

5.104 Lucy Louisa French, b. Aug 11, 1890 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Jan 22, 1892 Burbank, Clay Co., SD [34].

5.105 Jessie French, b. Feb 28, 1891 (twin) Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Feb 28, 1891 Burbank, Clay Co., SD [34].

5.106 George French, b. Feb 28, 1891 (twin) Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Feb 28, 1891 Burbank, Clay Co., SD [34].

5.107 Mary Eda French, b. Mar 21, 1893 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Feb 7, 1920 Wagner, Charles Mix Co., SD, m. Lyman L. Lee, b. Jul 7, 1885, m. 1909, d. Jan 17, 1955 Omaha, Douglas Co., NB [34].

5.108 Cora Alvina French, b. May 12, 1895 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Jul 24, 1963 Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD, m. Dewey Herbert Clyde Vinson, b. Mar 12, 1898 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, m. Jun 25, 1917 Vermillion, Clay Co., SD, d. Mar 25, 1967 Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD [34].

5.109 Harry Earl French, b. Jan 19, 1897 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Mar 22, 1897 Burbank, Clay Co., SD [34].

5.110 Flora Edna French aka: Edna Vincent French b 1: Mar 9, 1899 Burbank, Clay Co., SD b 2: Mar 3, 1900 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Jan 31, 1962 Carrington, Foster Co., ND, m1. Russell Jonathon Drafahl, b. Apr 7, 1891 Charter Oak, Crawford Co., IA, m. Oct 4, 1916 Vermillion, Clay Co., SD, d. Oct 29, 1949 Vermillion, Clay Co., SD. Flora m2. Leo Steinman, b. Nov 29, 1899, m. Jan 29, 1959 Ellendale, ND, d. Dec 1982 FL [34].

5.111 Chauncey (Chancy) Allen French, b. Jun 15, 1901 Lake Andes, Charles Mix Co, SD, d. Apr 24, 1914 Lake Andes, Charles Mix Co, SD [34].

Children of James Harvey and Orpha Formelia (Payne) French, 4.78

5.112 Henrietta French, b. Dec 21, 1880 Postville, Allamakee Co., IA, d. Jul 28, 1959 Postville, Allamakee Co., IA, m1. Samuel Gobin, b. 1867 Crawford Co., WS, m. Nov 14, 1897 Decorah, Winneshiek Co., IA. Henrietta m2. Clark L. Adney, b. 1886, m. Feb 6, 1907 McGregor, IA, d. May 1908 Frankville, Winneshiek Co., IA. Henrietta m3. William G. Dundee, b. Oct 21, 1881 Jefferson Twp, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Dec 12, 1912 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Feb 22, 1959 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34]. Henrietta and Samuel Gobin were living with her parents in the 1900 census of Postville, Allamakee Co., IA.

5.113 Charles Edward French, b. Oct 12, 1882 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Jan 22, 1883 in infancy in Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34].

5.114 Thomas French, b. Dec 8, 1883 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Dec 1, 1918 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34].

5.115 Cora E. French, b. Oct 8, 1886 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Jul 12, 1973 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m1. Elmer J Lennon, b. Nov 25, 1883 Freeport, IA, m. Sep 14, 1904 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Nov 9, 1939 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA. Cora m2. William H Foels, b. Apr 8, 1886 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Sep 16, 1948 Harmony, MS, d. Mar 30, 1953 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34].

5.116 James William French, b. Nov 15, 1888 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Aug 28, 1966 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Martha Viola Dundee, b. Nov 22, 1878 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Aug 20, 1914 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Jan 17, 1951 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34]. James and Martha appear in the 1920 census of Postville, Allamakee Co., IA with no children after being married for 6 years. They are renting and living with Veola C. Wing age 18, Charley W. Wing age 15, and Hanmon Wing age 9. James is the head of household, Martha is his wife, Charley and Hanmon are his step sons, and Veola is his step daughter.

5.117 Eliza Jane French, b. Dec 3, 1890 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. in Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m1. Henry Fritz Meyer, b. Oct 1888 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Jan 26, 1910 Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA. Eliza m2. John Joseph Stader, b. Oct 19, 1892 Saint Louis, Kentucky, m. Feb 2, 1929 Everett, WA, d. Oct 25, 1946 Seattle, King Co, WA [34].

5.118 John (Johnny) E. French, b. May 20, 1893 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Dec 26, 1968 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34].

5.119* Leroy (Roy) French, b. Nov 26, 1894 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. May 16, 1967 Elkader, IA, m1. Goldie A. Pixler, b. 1895 Farmsburg Twp, Clayton Co, IA, m. Jul 14, 1915 Bloomfield Twp, Winneshiek Co, IA. Leroy m2. Florence Baldwin, b. Feb 28, 1904 Oelwein, IA, m. Apr 4, 1927 West Union, IA [34].

5.120* Lydia Mae French, b. 3 Feb 1903 in Postville, Allamakee Co., IA, d. 7 Mar 1972 in Decorah, Winneshiek Co., IA, m1. Frank S. Wertz who was b. 23 Dec 1870 in Kane, Greene Co., IL (30 years older than Lydia), d. 15 Apr 1931 in Elgin IA, they are in the Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, as married, living in Elgin, Fayette Co., IA, where Frank is 56 years old and Lydia is 23, with someone named Cleraudon Wertz, age 18, living with them. Lydia m2. a French [34] probably after her first husband died in 1931. Therefore, the son whom Lydia had in 1922, Robert W. French, has an undecided father. Lydia m3. Newton Ellsworth Naney on 1 Aug 1934 in Decorah, Winneshiek Co., IA. He was b. 24 Jul 1874 in Jefferson Co., IL and d. 1958 in Fairfield, IL [34]. Lydia m4. Henry Myran, b. 17 Jul 1893 in Decorah, Wineshiek Co., IA, m. 10 Feb 1960 in Ridgeway, IA, and d. 2 Nov 1966 in Decorah, Winneshiek Co., IA [34]. Lydia Mae outlived all 4 husbands. The FFA does not know who her second husband was with the surname French.

5.121 Evelyn Marie French, b. 29 Jul 1908 in Postville, Allamakee Co., IA, m. Francis Joseph Jagerson on 10 Nov 1930 in MN. He was b. 11 Oct 1907 in Decorah, IA [34].

Children of William Henry and Kathern (Duggins / Stark) French, 4.79

5.122 John David French, b. Dec 22, 1878 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Jun 2, 1932 Elk Point, Union Co, SD [34].

5.123* Edward French, b. Dec 12, 1880 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, d. Sep 21, 1960 Elk Point, Union Co, SD, m. Agnes Dutton, b. Aug 31, 1891 IA, m. Oct 11, 1910 Elk Point, Union Co, SD, d. Sep 21, 1960 Yankton, Yankton Co, SD.

5.124* Sylvester Wesley (Wes) French, b. 4 Jun 1883 in Clay Co., IA [77] or in Waverly, Bremer Co., IA [34], d. 27 Jul 1943 in Port Gamble, Snohomish, WA, m. Alice Rozella Fenton on 9 Nov 1907 in Dakota City, NB. She was b. 13 Oct 1887/88 in Vermillion, Clay Co., SD, d. 23 Jan 1966 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA [77] or in Snohomish, WA [34].

5.125* Robert French, b. Oct 26, 1886 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Mar 9, 1947 Everett, Washington, m. Ethel Ardell Harkness, b. Apr 19, 1889 Akron, Plymouth County, IA, m. Oct 14, 1907 Elk Point, Union County, SD, d. Jun 2, 1991 Everett, WA [34].

5.126 Cynthia Leota French, b. Aug 7, 1888 Burbank, Clay Co., SD, d. Sep 14, 1976 Crawford, NB, m1. Merrill J. Keller, b. Dec 30, 1885 Martinsburg, NB, m. Mar 8, 1906 Elk Point, Union Co, SD d. Oct 10, 1940 Crawford, NB. Cynthia m2. David R Martin, b. 1878 IL, m. Mar 26, 1946 Crawford, NB, d. Jul 1, 1961 Lincoln, Lancaster County, NB [34].

5.127* George Allen French, b. Dec 21, 1890 Elk Point, Union County, SD, d. Nov 19, 1966 Hot Springs, Fall River County, SD, m1. Dorothy Cumming. They had a son, Robert French. George. George m2. Ferdig. George m3. Ida M. Cates, b. Nov 21, 1895 Elk Point, Union Co., SD, m. Dec 5, 1913 Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA [34]. George m3. Mary Allsteel, on Aug 20, 1921 South Sioux City, NB [34]. George m5. Randie Victoria Olson, b. Jun 19, 1901 Canton, Lincoln County, SD, m. Nov 30, 1931 Gering, NB, d. Aug 18, 1992 Hot Springs, Fall River County, SD [34].

5.128 Emma French, b. Jun 24, 1895 Richland, Union Co., SD, d. 1924 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m. Henry Derochie, b. May 10, 1895 Elk Point, Union Co., SD, m. Aug 24, 1916 Elk Point, Union Co., SD, d. May 5, 1945 Elk Point, Union Co., SD [34].

5.129 James Howard French, b. Apr 4, 1899 Richland, Union County, SD d. Jul 4, 1973 Tucson, AZ, m1. Grace, m2. Florence E. Spencer, b. Jul 25, 1899 Ransom, IL, m. Feb 10, 1929 South Sioux City, NB [34].

5.130 Lucy Alvina French, b. Oct 11, 1903 Elk Point, Union Co., SD, d. Jan 19, 1982 Elk Point, Union County, SD [34]. Lucy m. Lloyd Trudeau, b. Jan 2, 1903 Elk Point, Union Co., SD m. Jul 15, 1924 Vermillion, Clay County, SD, d. Dec 6, 1964 Elk Point, Union Co., SD [34].

Children of John B. and Flora (Cooper) French, 4.86

5.131 Albert French, b. in Bear Branch, Pike Twp, Ohio Co., IN, d. Abt. 1946 Rising Sun, Ohio Co, IN [34].

5.132 Alice May French, b. May 5, 1880 Bear Branch, Ohio Co, IN [34].

5.133 Mary Ann French, b. Aug 25, 1882 Bear Branch, Ohio Co, IN [34].

5.134 Alva C. French, b. Mar 13, 1885 Bear Branch, Ohio Co, IN, d. May 16, 1963 [34]. She is buried at the Olive Branch Cemetery in Bear Branch, Ohio Co., IN [89].

5.135 Edith French, b. Jul 30, 1891 Bear Branch, Ohio Co, IN [34].

Sixth Generation

Children of William H. and Eliza Jane (Talley) French, 5.1

6.1* Luther E. French [1], b. 11 Nov 1882, d. 22 Jun 1940, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, m. Viola Houser who was b. 20 Nov 1881, d. 10 Jan 1957, buried at the New Salem Cemetery [34].

6.2 Flora French [1], m. Arthur Gibson. They had four daughters: Hazel, m. Davis; Theo, m. Everett Eddington; Daisy, m. Thompson; and one other [34].

6.3* Lester Murlee French [1], b. 1884, d. 5 Jun 1945 and buried at Stock Creek Cemetery, lived in the Stock Creek Community, m1. Daisy Goddard who d. 1917 and buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN [4]. Lester m2. Susie S. McCammon on 4 Apr 1920. She is buried at the Stock Creek Cemetery [67] [34].

6.4* George L. French [1] [3], b. 25 Jul 1887, m. Ellen F. McCammon 2 Jun 1915 in Knox Co., TN, d. 10 Feb 1943, age 55 [34].

6.5* Elmer T. French [1], m. Julia McCammon on 19 Nov 1916 in Knox Co., TN [34].

6.6 Mable French [1], m. Fred Sands [34].

6.7 Inez French [1], m. Dr. William West, no children [34].

6.8 Birdie French [1], m. Jim Goddard [34].

5.9 Ethel G. French [1], b. 22 Sep 1879, d. 22 Aug 1880, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN [34].

Children of Michael and Eliza (Merritt) French, 5.3

6.10 Vola French [1], m. Joe Kinnamon, no children [34].

6.11 Claude French [1], m1. Bessie Harris, m2. _____ Turner [34].

6.12 Marshall (Marsh) II French [1], m. McSpadden, had child named Marnella [34].

6.13 Roy Alexander French [1], b. 23 Oct 1889, Pvt. in W.W. I, d. 20 Aug 1962, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, m. _____ Johnson, no children [34].

6.14 Elizabeth Mae French [1], b. 8 Aug 1894, d. 17 Oct 1970, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN never married [34].

Children of Thomas and Sarah (Shannon) French, 5.9

6.15 Mary Georgia French, b. 31 Aug 1873 in Charleston, TN, d. 28 May 1977, age 103 and 9 months, buried at Crowell Cemetery, m. William Samuel Jefferson Russell [5] in Foard Co., TX, in Jan 1897. Mary moved to Foard Co., TX, as a bride. Sam was b. 10 Jul 1897 in NC or GA, d. 16 Oct 1948 and is buried at the Crowell Cemetery [3]. The family continues with their 10 children: William Robert, Thomas, Louis Edwin, Margaret Elizabeth, Mattie Irene, Lottie May, Annie Lee, Grace Pauline, and Samuel Rudell [3]. In specific, Mattie Russell (6), m. Cone Braselton Green; Patsy Grace Green (7), m. Tommy Oehrlein [5]. (per Mattie Green) [34].

6.16 Elizabeth Tennessee (Tennie) French [5], b. 31 Jan 1876 in Charston, TN, d. 31 Jul 1969, buried at Crowell, TX, m. William Franklin Reed in Apr 1913 who d. 31 May 1923. They adopted a dau. Mrs. J. R. Pittillo of Crowell, TX [3] [34].

6.17* Joseph Kee (Joe) French [5], b. 1 Dec 1877 in Charleston, TN, d. 22 May 1967 and buried at Pioneer Cemetery, Watsonville, CA. Farmed in Watsonville, and was a Methodist [64], m. Mae Minerva Carr who was b. 7 Jun 1885 in Montague, TX, d. 22 Nov 1940 buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA [3] [64]. Watsonville is famous for growing lettuce and artichokes. Other Frenches buried in this cemetery are Ellem M. French, b. 1862, d. 20 Dec 1919; J.M. French, b. 1923, d. 1975; Nancy Stingley French, b. 1937, d. 25 Jun 1907; and Wilburn K. French, b. 10 Feb 1910, d. 3 Oct 1973. These people may not be connected with this particular French family.

6.18 James Henry (Jim) French [5], b. 6 Jul 1879, d. 13 Jul 1917, m. Maggie Beele Jobe who was b. 13 Nov 1887, d. 1967 [3].

6.19 Lottie Mae (Charlotte) French [5], b. 17 Mar 1881, m. Noe Frank Pittillo who was b. 13 Oct 1868, d. 29 Nov 1947 [3].

6.20 Bobbie Irene French, d. young [5], buried at Hickory Stand in Green Cove, NC [3].

6.21 Celia Etta French [5], b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 20 Feb 1957, buried at the Thalia Cemetery in Thalia, TX, m. William L. Johnson who was b. 6 Sep 1886, d. 13 Jan 1979 [3]. Photos below from Ashley Ashworth Carter [82].

Celia Etta French and William Luther Johnson

6.22 Susie Viola French, d. young [5], buried at Hickory Stand in Green Cove, NC [3].

6.23 Julia Ellen French [5], b. 19 Oct 1888, m. H. L. Swan who was b. 22 Apr 1980, d. 12 Jan 1950 [3].

6.24 Bennie Canady French, d. young [5], buried at Hickory Stand in Green Cove, NC [3].

Children of James S. and Amanda (Sweat) French, 5.20

6.25 Harry Curtis French, b. 28 Aug 1898, d. 24 Jul 1935, m. Julia Soward [20].

6.26 Bertha Lee French, b. 18 Aug 1900, d. 8 Apr 1983, m. George Williams in 1920 [20].

6.27 Clemmie Elizabeth French, b. 11 Nov 1902, m1. Bart Doyle, m2. Doyle Baker [20].

6.28 Henry Cleveland French, b. 31 Jul 1904, d. 26 Feb 1981, m. Inex Harmon [20].

6.29 Grace French, b. 13 Sep 1906 in Wildwood, TN, m1. Harrison C. Looney on 19 May 1923, m2. John William Nicholson [20]. Harrison was b. 21 Dec 1889. They had son Herman Looney, who had daughter Brenda Looney [20].

6.30 James Winifred French (female), b. 23 Apr 1912, d. 15 Jul 1985, m. Hubert Farmer on 1 Aug 1951 [20].

6.31 Joseph Burl French, b. 23 Feb 1913, m. Nina Melissa Spears [20].

6.32 Roy Howard French, b. 13 Oct 1914, m1. Mildred Luffman, m2. Ann [20].

6.33 Dorothy Jean French, b. 4 Nov 1919, m1. Curtis Eugene Davis, m2. Joseph Meadows [20].

Children of Samuel M. and Emma E. (Wilson) French, 5.48

6.34 Arthur M. French, b. 1896 according to the 1900 census in Weir, Cherokee, KS.

6.35 Donald W. French, b. 1898 according to the 1900 census in Weir, Cherokee, KS.

Children of Marshall and Clara French, 5.51

6.36 Bertha French, b. 1900 according to the 1910 census in Pittsburg Ward 2, Crawford, KS.

6.37 Marshall French, b. 1903 according to the 1920 census in Pittsburg Ward 2, Crawford, KS.

6.38 Walker M. French, b. 1907 according to the 1920 census in Pittsburg Ward 2, Crawford, KS.

6.39 Hellen French, b. 1910 according to the 1920 census in Pittsburg Ward 2, Crawford, KS.

Children of Charles M. and Beula (McReynolds) French, 5.56

6.40 Vaughtie French [66], b. 1896 in TN. Listed in the 1910 census as age 14, Knoxville Ward 10, Knox, TN.

6.41 Helen French [66], b. 1900 in TN. Listed in the 1910 census as age 10, Knoxville Ward 10, Knox, TN.

6.42 Charles M. French, Jr. [66], b. 1906 in TN. Listed in the 1910 census as age 4, Knoxville Ward 10, Knox, TN. Had a daughter [66].

6.43 Robert M. French [66], b. 1908 in TN. Listed in the 1910 census as age 2, Knoxville Ward 10, Knox, TN.

Children of James M. and Cassie (Maxey) French, 5.60

6.44 Rebecca Minerva-Maloney French, b. 28 May 1907 in Blount Co., TN, m. Arthur Jennings Freeborg on 5 May 1951 in Spokane, WA. He was b. 10 Sep 1910 [4].

6.45 James Edwin French Jr., b 13 Oct 1910 in Hamblin Co., TN, d. 3 Apr 1973 buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN, m. Ellen Horton and had one dau. Rebecca Ann French, b. 1933 in Chattanooga, TN [4].

6.46 Cassie Lucinda French, b. 5 Jan 1915 in Greene Co., TN, m1. Walstein McCord Harris, m2. Robert L. Davis. She had a son by her first husband, James French Harris [4].

6.47 Ruth Elizabeth French, b. 10 Dec 1918 in Knox Co., TN, m. Frank King Large and had 2 dau.: Josephene Nelle Large, b. 2 Mar 1937 and Emily Jean Large, b. 30 Sep 1942 [4].

6.48 George Wallace French, b. 10 Nov 1922 in Greene Co., TN, d. 13 Nov 1922, buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, TN [4].

6.49 Mary Ellen French, b. 18 May 1924 in Knoxville, TN, m. Thomas Buford Christianson [4].

Children of Theodore and Susan (Vawter) French, 5.68

6.50 Nora E. French, b. 28 Mar 1874 in Lock Springs, Ripley Co., IN, d. 2 Jul 1969 in Holton Ripley Co., IN, m. Servietus E. Warman on 30 Aug 1893 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [34]..

6.51 Cora Belle French, b. 30 Apr 1876 in Lock Springs, Ripley Co., IN, d. 18 Oct 1965 in Osgood, Ripley Co., IN, m. Ora E. Tucker on 2 Sep 1894 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [34].

6.52 Nancy C. French, b. 2 Jan 1880 in Lock Springs, Ripley Co., IN, d. 7 Jun 1954 in Osgood, Ripley Co., IN, m. Wilmot Henry Williams on 10 Mar 1898 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN [34].

6.53 Clyde Leroy French, b. 20 Mar 1890 in Lock Springs, Ripley Co., IN, m. Adelyn Jackson [34].

6.54 Estella French, b. 18 Jun 1894 in Lock Springs, Ripley Co., IN, m. William Young [34].

6.55* Edmund Russell French, b. 12 Aug 1897 in Lock Springs, Ripley Co., IN, m. Margaret Willeford on 12 Aug 1922 in Decatur, IN. She was b. 22 Sep 1900 in Rush Co., IN [34].

Children of James M. and Elizabeth (Valdvogel) French, 5.69

6.56 Irene French, b. 4 Apr 1894 in Omaha, Douglas Co, NE [34].

6.57 Howard French, b. 12 Dec 1895 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN [34].

Children of Jeremiah J. and Esther (Cory) French, 5.70

6.58 Ora Monroe French, b. 20 Aug 1878 in Kingman, KS [34].

Children of Jeremiah J. and Lucina J. (Cory) French, 5.70

6.59 Grace Loleta French, b. 2 Sep 1888 in Kingman, KS, m. George Hoenscheidt on 9 Feb 1910 in Wichita, KS. Grace d. 24 Aug 1973 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS [34].

6.60 John Franklin French, b. 1 Jan 1893, d. 16 Feb 1916 (age 23) [34].

Children of George W. and Anna M. (Heavenridge) French, 5.71

6.61 Irene Maude French, b. 23 Nov 1879 in Pretty Prairie, KS, d. 20 May 1940 in Kingman, KS [34]. She m. John Marshall McClure on 30 Nov 1905 in Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

6.62* Lonnie R. French, b. 11 Aug 1881 in Reno Co., KS, d. 31 Mar 1962 in Kingman Co., KS, m. Mary C. Seyb on 22 Apr 1906 in Pretty Prairie, KS. She was b. 5 Feb 1883 in Donalson, IA, d. 2 Nov 1966 in Reno, KS or in Leavenworth Co., KS [34]. They had 3 children [34]..

6.63 Oscar French, b. 29 Jan 1885 in Kingman Co., KS, d. 18 Dec 1891 (age 7) in Kingman Co., KS [34].

6.64 Bertha O. French, b. Jun 28, 1893 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Sep 25, 1967 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Wilburn Milton Kellogg, b. May 19, 1892 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Sep 4, 1912 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Jun 1968 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

6.65* George M. French, b. Apr 9, 1897 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Feb 12, 1968 Denver, CO, m. Lillian Steeb, b. Jun 14, 1896 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, m. May 12, 1927 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA [34].

Children of Edward L. and Laura Etta (Rea) French, 5.73

6.66 Edith French, m. W. R. Zinn [34].

6.67 Leroy Rea French, b. Oct 7, 1886 Dighton, KS, d. Sep 15, 1911 Olympia, WA, m. Carrie Viola McClintic, b. Jun 4, 1888 Evanston, Wyoming, m. Mar 9, 1908 Olympia, WA, WA, d. Oct 21, 1960 Olympia, WA [34]. They had one daughter, Laura Rea French, b. 16 Nov 1911 in Olympia, WA who m. Edward Warren Ashburn on 21 Dec 1932 in Olympia, WA [34].

Children of Franklin R. and Maude (Sunderland) French, 5.75

6.68 Merle Carolyn French, b. Jun 28, 1897 Omaha, Douglas Co, NB [34].

6.69 Dorothy Pearle French, b. Jul 28, 1909 Vancouver, WA, m1. Russell Gordon Barr, b. Sep 19, 1911 Adams, NB/Adams, Gage Co., NE, m. Aug 27, 1938 Renton, WA, WA, d. Oct 22, 1944 France. Dorothy m2. Reginald Roland Mikesell, b. Jun 29, 1897 Hume, MO, m. Jun 1, 1962 Vancouver, WA, WA [34].

Children of Edward J. and Mary Anna (Wessels) French, 5.73

6.70 John Harry French, b. Nov 1, 1877 Madisonville, OH, d. Ca. 1918 [34].

6.71 Evelyn French, b. Ca. 1879 Madisonville, Hamilton Co, OH, d. Ca. 1889 Madisonville, Hamilton Co, OH [34].

6.72 Thedora French, b. Ca. 1880 Madisonville, Hamilton Co, OH, d. Ca. 1898 Madisonville, Hamilton Co, OH [34].

6.73 Margaret Mary French, b. Nov 22, 1882 Madisonville, OH, d. [34].

6.74* Leo John French, b. Jun 24, 1885 Madisonville, Hamilton Co, OH, d. Sep 5, 1944 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN, m. Clara B. Hill, b. Jan 29, 1890 Versailles, Ripley Co, IN, m. Oct 18, 1910 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN, d. Aug 12, 1970 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN [34].

6.75 William M. French, b. Mar 26, 1887 Madisonville, OH [34].

6.76 Edward French, b. Ca. 1889 Madisonville, OH, d. 1890 [34].

Children of Thomas J. and Emaline Almira (Sherman) French, 5.89

6.77 Mildred French, b. Ca. 1909 Decorah, Winneshiek Co, IA [34].

6.78 Oma French, b. Ca. 1913 IA, d. Ca. 1939 Frankville, Winneshiek Co, IA, m. Larkin, b. in IA, m. Bef. Aug 2, 1935, d. [34].

6.79 George French, b. Ca. 1917, IA [34].

6.80 Ralph French, b. Ca. 1918, IA [34].

Children of William and Sadie (Nelson) French, 5.93

6.81 Guy French, b. Apr 21, 1902 IA, d. Jul 28, 1953 Clatsop Co, Oregon, m. Dorothy Kendy Hammer, b. Mar 10, 1898 Zanesville, OH, m. Feb 20, 1946 Seaside, Oregon, d. Dec 25 [34].

Children of Bert and Frances (Malli) French, 5.94

6.82 Herbert Gale French, b. Decorah, Winneshiek Co, IA [34].

Children of Lytle and Margery (Reed) French, 5.96

6.83 Florence Frances French, b. Jun 9, 1916 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. May 26, 1992 Canton, Lincoln Co., SD [34].

6.84 James Edward French, b. Nov 11, 1918 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Sep 24, 1981 [34].

6.85 William Herbert French, b. Aug 15, 1919 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Jan 22, 1992 Wagner, Charles Mix Co., SD [34].

6.86 Rachel Jennie French, b. Jun 19, 1921 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Mar 19, 1969 Wagner, Charles Mix Co., SD [34].

Children of James Harvey and Carrie Mae (Placek) French, 5.97

6.87 Gladness Flora French, b. Jan 1, 1908 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Feb 16, 1969 Wagner, Charles Mix Co., SD, m. Raymond Louis Novak, b. Aug 19, 1903 Tyndall, Bon Homme Co., SD, m. Sep 20, 1926 Lake Andes, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Sep 10, 1973 Wagner, Charles Mix Co., SD [77]. Their son way Raymond Ernest Novak, b. 9 Sep 1929 in Dante, Charles Mix, SD, m. 10 Feb 1962 in Sioux Falls to Margaret Marie Guthmiller [77].

6.88* Ralph James French, b. Sep 1, 1910 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, d. Jan 16, 1986 Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD, m. Ethel Erma JONES, b. Jul 27, 1913 Verdell, NB, m. Feb 11, 1933 Greenwood, Charles Mix Co., SD [34].

6.89 Raymond Leslie French, b. Jul 9, 1915 Dante, Charles Mix Co., SD, m. Opal Marie Williams, b. Jun 14, 1916 KS [34].

Children of Charles E. and Flossie (Schell) French, 5.102

6.90 Otto French, b. 1910 Lake Andes, Charles Mix Co, SD [34].

Children of Leroy and Goldie A. (Pixler) French, 5.119

6.91 Leslie Leroy French, b. Jan 5, 1916 Post Twp, Allamakee Co, IA [34].

Children of Leroy and Florence (Baldwin) French, 5.119

6.92* Ralph Lee French, b. Aug 5, 1927 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Orvelda Mae DAHLING, b. Sep 23, 1933 Littleport, IA, m. Nov 26, 1952 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA [34].

6.93* Kenneth G. French, b. Jul 22, 1929 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Geraldine Shea, b. Mar 23, 1928 Geddes, Charles Mix Co, SD, m. Mar 17, 1954 Elkader, IA [34].

6.94 Arlene French, b. Aug 30, 1931 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Don LAU, b. Sep 18, 1928 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m. Dec 21, 1948 IA [34].

6.95* Floyd French, b. Apr 22, 1934 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m1. Alberta Geno, b. IA City, Johnson Co, IA [34]. Floyd m2. Dolly Jackson, b. in Postville, Allamakee Co., IA [34].

6.96* Dale French, b. 12 Apr 1938 in Elkader, IA, m. Linda L. Livingston who was b. 10 Jun 1920 in Elkader, IA. They m. 27 Nov 1956 in Elkader, IA [34].

6.97 Dean French, b. 12 Apr 1938 in Elkader, IA, m. Karan Corbin on 23 Apr 1959 in MO. She was b. 28 Nov 1943 in Wadena, IA [34].

Child of _______ and Lydia Mae French, 5.120

In this case, the FFA cannot identify the exact relationship of Robert William French’s father. Most likely Robert William French does not have male French blood. Only a DNA test could tell.

6.98* Robert William French, b. Aug 24, 1922 Postville, Allamakee Co, IA, m1. Louisia Wright who was b. 6 Mar 1907 in Seattle, King Co., WA [34]. Robert m2. Verna Nelson on 17 Oct 1944 in Seattle, King Co., WA. She was b. 6 Apr 1925 in Decorah, IA [34]. The 1930 census of Postville, Allamakee Co., IA identifies Robert W. French as the grandson of Opha French, age 67 and head of household, who is also living with her son, John age 37 and daughter Evelin M. age 21. At this time, Robert William French was age 7. Evelyn/Evelin Marie French was the sister of Lydia Mae French. John E. French was Evelyn’s and Lydia’s older brother. Their mother was Orpha Formelia.

Children of Edward and Agnes (Dutton), 5.123

6.99 Bonnie French, m1. Nelson, m2. Oecker, m3. Richard Gatzemeyer [34].

6.100 Merrill French [34].

6.101 Clifford French, d. Oct 1995 Sulphur, Louisiana [34].

6.102 Iris French, m. Brudennick [34].

6.103 Helen A. French, b. Jan 29, 1911 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m. Donald J. Austin, b. Sep 23, 1901 Ponca, NB m. Mar 2, 1931 Canton, Lincoln County, SD d. Nov 26, 1972 Elk Point, Union County, SD [34].

6.104 Lucille French, b. Sep 30, 1912 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m1. John K McDonald, b. Sep 30, 1898 Seattle, King County, WA m. Feb 3, 1948 San Francisco, CA d. Aug 28, 1978 Seattle, King County, WA. Lucille m2. Richard Spencer, b. Sep 27, 1902 Lake City, IA m. Feb 3, 1948 San Francisco, CA d. ca. 1979 [34].

6.105 John William French, b. Nov 17, 1915 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. Oct 9, 1918 Elk Point, Union County, SD [34].

6.106* Walter French, b. Dec 11, 1921 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m. Mary Ellen Heck, b. Nov 20, 1923 Elk Point, Union County, SD m. Oct 27, 1945 Riverside, IA [34].

6.107 Earlene French, b. Jul 1, 1924 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. Sep 24, 1958 North Sioux City, Union County, SD, m. Harry Solomon, b. Jun 4, 1924 Plymouth County, IA m. Jul 15, 1944 Vermillion, Clay County, SD d. Apr 24, 1987 North Sioux City, Union County, SD [34].

Children of Sylvester W. and Alice Rozella (Fenton) French, 5.124

6.108 Margaret Katharine French, b. Nov 3, 1908 Richland, Union Co, SD, m. Howard Phillip LILLY b. Apr 10, 1906 Jefferson, Union Co, SD m. Mar 9, 1927 Elk Point, Union Co, SD [34].

6.109 Edna Mae French, b. Aug 13, 1910 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. Oct 12, 1995 Moses Lake, Washington, m. Bert Homer, b. Jan 24, 1904 Jefferson, Union County, SD m. Sep 23, 1926 Yankton, Yankton County, SD d. Jan 3, 1980 Moses Lake, WA [34].

6.110 William Howard French, b. Oct 30, 1911 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. Feb 9, 1995 Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA, m. Violet Loretta Elvera Anderson, b. Sep 5, 1912 Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA m. Mar 3, 1933 Elk Point, Union County, SD [34].

6.111 Henry David Jack French, b. Oct 10, 1913 Ponca, NB d. Jan 13, 1995 Longview, Washington, m. Edna Pond. They had dau. Nora French who m. Doman. Henry m2. Stella who was b. in Ponca, NB [77] [34].

6.112 Laura Stella French, b. Sep 29, 1915 Ponca, Dixon Co, NB d. Nov 30, 1916 Ponca, Dixon Co, NB [34].

6.113 Lloyd Sylvester French, b. Jun 26, 1917 Ponca, Dixon Co, NB, m. Jean b. in Ponca, Dixon Co, NB [34].

6.114 Lola Marie French, b. Jun 14, 1919 Ponca, Dixon County, NB d. Dec 1, 1988, m. Ancile WHITE b. in Ponca, Dixon Co, NB [34].

6.115 Flora Mable French, b. Feb 28, 1921 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m. Stanley Tagner Engstrom, b. Nov 24, 1908 Seattle, King County, Washington m. Sep 3, 1940 Everett, WA [34].

6.116 Francis Russell French, b. Mar 10, 1923 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m1. Phyllis May Hadley, b. Oct 8, 1921 Seattle, King County, Washington m. Dec 1, 1943 Seattle, King County, Washington. They had one dau. Frances Penelope French, b. 18 Jun 1945 in Seattle, King Co., WA [34].

6.117 Lois Eilene French, b. Dec 23, 1925 Jefferson, Union County, SD, m1. Leo Snyder and had dau. Lavonne Snyder. Lois m2. Charles Duffy [34].

Children of Robert and Ethel Ardell (Harkness) French, 5.125

6.118 Julius E. French, b. Sep 16, 1910 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. Nov 22, 1944 Margraaten, Netherlands [34].

6.119 Melvin French, b. Jun 7, 1912 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. 1999 [34].

6.120 Nellie Katherine French, b. Apr 7, 1914 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m. Randall Raphael Harbeck, b. Feb 11, 1906 Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA m. Jan 8, 1933 Monroe, WA [34].

6.121 Geneva A. French, b. Apr 28, 1916 Elk Point, Union County, SD, m. F. Willard White, b. Jun 30, 1915 Snohomish, WA, m. Jul 2, 1938 Everett, WA [34].

6.122 Roberta I. French, b. Feb 28, 1924 Jefferson, Union Co, SD [34].

6.123 Florence A. French, b. Aug 5, 1930 Burlington, WA, m. Whitney [34].

6.124 Audrey Dawn French, b. Jan 9, 1935 Monroe, WA, m. Joel Duane Myers, b. Dec 25, 1934 Everett, WA, m. Jun 20, 1953 Everett, WA [34].

Children of George Allen and Ida M. (Cates) French, 5.127

6.125 Allen Henry French, b. Sep 18, 1914 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. May 25, 1994 Norwalk, CA, m. La Moine Eva Helson, b. Nov 23, 1914 Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA, m. Mar 19, 1938 Omaha, Douglas County, NB. They had dau. Susan K. French, b. Jan 19, 1944 San Francisco, CA who m. Gordon Bakken, b. Apr 15, 1939 Mayville, ND, m. Jul 11, 1964 Bellflower, CA [34].

6.126 Modonna French, b. Jun 9, 1918 Elk Point, Union County, SD d. Dec 9, 1919 Elk Point, Union County, SD [34].

Children of George Allen and Randie Victoria (Olson) French, 5.127

6.127* Howard Ralph French, b. Oct 21, 1932 Hot Springs, Fall River Co, SD, m. Angela Marion Passarella, b. Nov 4, 1937 Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois m. Dec 6, 1954 Baudette, MN [34].

6.128 Donna Jean French, b. May 5, 1934 Hot Springs, Fall River County, SD, m. Meister [34].

6.129 Robert Lyle French, b. Sep 8, 1935 Hot Springs, Fall River Co, SD, m. Luanne Marie Englebert, b. Oct 1, 1943 Hot Springs, Fall River Co, SD m. May 18, 1968 Hot Springs, SD [34].

Seventh Generation

Children of Luther E. and Viola (Houser) French, 6.1

7.1 Edwin French, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN.

7.2 Janie Lee French, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN.

7.3 Robert French, buried at the New Salem Cemetery, Knoxville, TN.

Children of Lester M. and Daisy (Goddard) French, 6.3

7.4* William Earl French, m1. Christine Arms, m2. Susie S. McCammon on 4 Apr 1920. She was buried at Stock Creek Cemetery, Knoxville, TN [67].

7.5 Mildred French, m. Calvin McCammon and had dau. Susan [67].

7.6* Vernon Grant French, b. 7 Sep 1915 in Knox Co., TN, m. Alice Rogers in 1937. She was b. 21 Nov 1914 [67].

Children of Lester M. and Susie (McCammon) French, 6.3

7.7 Lauretta French, m. Charles Birchfield and had children: Charles Grayson Birchfield, m. Susan French; and Rebecca Sue French. Charles and Susan had children Wess and Scottie [67].

Children of George and Mary (McCammon) French, 6.4

7.8 Elvira Emaline (Emma) French [3], b. 24 Sep 1920, m. Earl William Fox, Sr. Their son is Earl W. Fox Jr. (8) who m. Delong Bremar. Their children are Abigail DeLong Fox (9) and Charles James Fox (10) [3].

7.9 George Clinton French [3], b. 20 Feb 1922, lives in Knox Co. on Stock Creek.

7.10 Beatrice Isabella (Bea) French, b. 27 Nov 1924, m. Waters, have dau. Sue Waters [28 and 29]. Go to Water’s Grill, 1108 Beaumont Ave., Knoxville, TN, 522-0501.

Children of Elmer T. and Julia (McCammon) French, 6.5

7.11 Gladys Murlee French, b. 31 Jan 1918.

7.12 Elvira Elda French, b. 18 Sep 1919.

7.13 Mary Odella French, b. 9 Mar 1921.

7.14 Jamie Ruth French, b. 17 Sep 1923 in Knoxville, TN, d. 11 Oct 2008 in Orangevale, Sacramento Co., CA. She m. Marsh Kendrick.

7.15 Elmer T. French, Jr.

7.16 Wanda Sue French, b. 24 Jul 1927, d. 16 Feb 1990.

7.17 Betty French (twin).

7.18 Lilly French (twin).

Children of Joseph K. and Mae M. (Carr) French, 6.17

7.19 Lora Lee French, b. 16 Feb 1905, m. Hugh Jones in Feb 1927 [64].

7.20 Roy French, b. 1 Jun 1906 in Crowell, TX, d. 5 Jun 1975 buried in CA, m. Julia Smith on 9 Jan 1937 in Dimmitt, TX [64].

7.21 Ruby French, b. 24 May 1908 in Thalia, TX, moved to 504 E. Walnut St., Lodi, CA 95240, m. Jesse C. McLeister 8 Feb 1930 in OK [64].

7.22 Floyd French, b. 1 Apr 1912 in Thalia, TX, d. Jan 1967 in Santa Cruz, CA, buried in Soquel, CA, m. Pauline Rogers on 8 Sep 1936 in Vernon, TX [64].

7.23 Olive Jo French, b. 3 Apr 1914 in Thalia, TX, d. 2 Feb 1963 in Watsonville, buried in Santa Cruz, CA, m. John Westphal on 4 Nov 1944 in Watsonville, CA [64].

7.24 Robert Main French, b. 8 Mar 1916 in Thalia, TX, d. 23 Nov 1916 in infancy, buried in Thalia Cemetery [64].

7.25 Bonita French, b. 14 Aug 1917 in Thalia, TX, d. Sep 1973 buried at Moss Landing, CA, m. Ernest Spencer [64].

7.26 Frances French, b. 16 Oct 1919 in Thalia, TX, m. Howard Dugger on 22 Oct 1938 in Watsonville, CA [64].

7.27 J. M. French (twin), b. 14 Feb 1923 in Thalia, TX, d. 1976 buried at the Pioneer Cemetery, m. Betty Beard [64].

7.28 J. W. French (twin), b. 14 Feb 1923 in Thalia, TX, d. 1924 in infancy, buried in Thalia Cemetery, Foard Co., TX. [64]

Children of Edmund R. and Margaret (Willeford) French, 6.55

7.29 Ruth French, b. 25 May 1923 (twin) in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN, m. Howard Benjamin Goddard on 3 Mar 1935 in Greensburg, IN [34].

7.30 Ruby French, b. 25 May 1923 (twin) in Greensburg, Decatur Co, IN, d. May 27, 1923 Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN [34].

7.31* Harold Francis French, b. 4 Oct 1925 in Greensburg, Decatur Co, IN, m. Elinor Pauline Platt on 9 Aug 1947 in Greensburg, IN. She was b. 15 Dec 1929 in Adams, IN/Adams, Decatur Co., IN [34] [91].

7.32 William Howard French, b. 9 May 1928 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN, d. ca. 1979 [34].

7.33 Elizabeth French, b. 15 Apr 1930 in Greensburg, Decatur Co, IN, d. 7 Apr 1935 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN [34].

7.34 William Howard French, b. 9 May 1928 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN, d. ca. 1979 [34].

7.35 Elizabeth French, b. 15 Apr 1930 in Greensburg, Decatur Co, IN, d. Apr 7, 1935 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IN [34].

Children of Lonnie R. and Mary (Seyb) French, 6.62

7.36 Ellis French, b. Jun 6, 1909 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Apr 22, 1931 Kingman Co, KS [34].

7.37* Homer French, b. Feb 6, 1912 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Jun 15, 1967 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Faire Voran, b. Aug 25, 1910 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Aug 7, 1935 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

7.38 Dorothy French, b. Sep 26, 1913 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Aug 24, 1914 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

Children of George M. and Lillian (Steeb) French, 6.65

7.39 Elizabeth French, b. Sep 18, 1928 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, m. Blair Wayne Stevenson, b. Apr 30, 1927, Butler, PA, m. Dec 25, 1950 Arlington, VA [34].

7.40 Mary C. French, b. Mar 28, 1936 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, m. Karl Krucoff, b. Sep 14, 1935 Baltimore, Maryland, m. Ca. 1957 Arlington, VA [34].

Children of Leo John and Clara B. (Hill) French, 6.74

7.41 Lawrence Jesse French, b. Apr 25, 1912 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN, d. Ca. 1978.

7.42 Charles Leo French, b. Nov 6, 1913 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN, d. Ca. 1968.

7.43 Mary Agnes French, b. Dec 5, 1914 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN.

7.44 Donald Bernard French, b. Jul 11, 1919 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN, d. Ca. 1973 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN.

7.45 Ann Rita French, b. Dec 2, 1922 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN, m. Loren C. Jackson, b. Dec 8, 1923 Duquoil, Perry Co, MO, m. Aug 23, 1947 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN.

7.46 Catherine Rosella French, b. Aug 25, 1924 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN.

7.47 Virginia Mae French, b. Sep 1, 1928 Seymour, Jackson Co, IN.

Children of Ralph James and Ethel Erma (Jones) French, 6.88

7.48 James Leslie French, b. Oct 18, 1943 Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD, d. Dec 18, 1985 Orange Co., CA.

Children of Ralph Lee and Orvelda Mae (Dahling) French, 6.92

7.49 Steven Lee French, b. Oct 18, 1953 Oelwein, IA.

7.50 David Lyn French, b. Jul 12, 1956 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA.

7.51 Daniel Ray French, b. Dec 31, 1958 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA.

7.52 Elizabeth Ann French, b. Sep 9, 1961 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA.

Children of Kenneth F. and Geraldine (Shea) French, 6.93

7.53 Jeanne French, b. Oct 12, 1955 McGregor, IA

7.54 Cindy Lee French, b. Oct 26, 1956 McGregor, IA

7.55 Jayme French, b. Sep 23, 1957 McGregor, IA

7.56 Gary Jay French, b. Sep 25, 1958 West Union, IA

7.57 Merry Gay French, b. Aug 9, 1963 Elkader, IA

Children of Floyd and Alberta (Geno) French, 6.95

7.58 Mike French, b. Oct 19, 1959 Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA.

7.59 Michelle French, b. Sep 17, 1961 Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA.

7.60 Mark French, b. Nov 15, 1962 Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA.

7.61 Marianne French, b. Apr 19, 1965 Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA.

Children of Dale and Linda L. (Livingston) French, 6.96

7.62 Jeffrey Roy French, b. Jun 10, 1957 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA.

7.63 Lori Anne French, b. Apr 21, 1960 Guttenberg, IA.

7.64 Kari Jo French, b. Jan 19, 1962 Guttenberg, IA.

7.65 Renee Lynn French, b. Dec 19, 1970 Prairie du Chien, WS.

Children of Dean and Karan (Corbin) French, 6.97

7.66 Tammy Ray French, b. Nov 25, 1960 Guttenberg, IA.

7.67 Tony Dean French, b. Jul 29, 1962 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA.

7.68 Tracy F French, b. Oct 31, 1963 Elkader, IA.

7.69 Terry Lee French, b. Aug 29, 1966 Elkader, IA.

7.70 Trixy Elaine French, b. Mar 24, 1968 Elkader, IA.

Children of Robert W. and Louisia (Wright) French, 6.98

In this case, the FFA cannot identify the exact relationship of Robert William French’s father. Most likely Robert William French does not have male French blood. Only a DNA test could tell. Therefore, these children may not be true Frenches.

7.71 Lorraine French, b. ca. 1942 Seattle, King Co, WA [34].

7.72 Leonard French, b. ca. 1943 Seattle, King Co, WA [34]. Most likely in 2009, Leonard lives in Mountlake Terrace, WA with wife Deborah K., and children Elisha, Louise M., and Robert W., but this has not been verified.

Children of Robert W. and Verna (Nelson) French, 6.98

7.73 Jeanne Marie French, b. ca. 1946 in Seattle, King Co., WA [34].

7.74 John Robert French, b. ca. 1947 in Decorah, IA [34].

Children of Walter and Mary Ellen (Heck) French, 6.106

7.75* Robert J French, b. Jun 27, 1946 Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA d. Jul 7, 1974, m. Mary Ellen Munhofen, m. Elk Point, SD.

7.76 Betty A. French, b. Jun 15, 1948 Vermillion, Clay County, SD, m. Oliver Milton Williams, b. Jan 8, 1942 Gatesville, Texas m. Sep 28, 1963 Elk Point, Union Co, SD.

7.77 Larry J. French, b. Feb 14, 1953 Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.

7.78 Bill E. French, b. Sep 24, 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.

Children of William Howard and Violet Loretta (Anderson) French, 6.110

7.79 Verna Ilene French, b. Dec 8, 1948 Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, m1. David Bournoutian, b. Tehran, Iran m. Jun 1969 Hollywood, CA. Verna m2. Ralph Dwight Follman, b. Mar 10, 1936 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, m. Dec 27, 1974 Panorama City, CA.

Children of Howard Ralph and Angela Marion (Passarella) French, 6.127

7.80 Deena Ann French, b. Nov 19, 1955 Baudette, MN.

7.81 Thomas Ralph French, b. Nov 21, 1958 Igloo, SD.

7.82 Timothy Allen French, b. Aug 26, 1960 Hot Springs, Fall River Co, SD.

Eighth Generation

Children of William E. and Christine (Arms) French, 7.4

8.1 Mary Evelyn French [67].

8.2 Kathrine French [67].

8.3 William Earl French, Jr. [67].

Children of Vernon G. and Alice (Rogers) French, 7.6

8.4 Barbara Jeanette French, b. 16 Feb 1938 in Knox Co., TN, m. Harry Harrison Henderlight Jr. (Bud) who was b. 31 Jun 1933. They last lived at 7137 Martin Hill Peak, Knoxville, TN 37920. They had children: Jay Harrison Henderlight, b. 19 Aug 1956; Jeffery Grant Henderlight, b. 23 Jun 1965; and Deanna Maria Henderlight, b. 14 Jul 1973 [67].

8.5 Lester Billy French, b. 1 Dec 1939 in Knox Co., TN, m. Ruby Boling, and had 2 dau.: Lisa Reneau French, b. 18 Jul 1968; and Lorie French, b. 18 Oct 1972 [67].

Children of Harold F. and Elinor P. (Platt) French, 7.31

8.6 John Franklin French, b. 2 Nov 1948 in Greensburg, IN [34] [91]. John m. Sarah L. and they had sons Aaron and Isaac.

8.7 Marcia Earlene French, b. 23 May 1951 in Greensburg, IN, m. Gerald Van Orsdall [34].

8.8 Robert Dale French, b. 12 Aug 1952 Greensburg, IN [34].

8.9 Lee Ann French, b. 9 Feb 1962 Greensburg, IN [34].

Children of Homer and Faire (Voran) French, 7.37

8.10* Steve Jon French, b. Jan 7, 1938 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Patricia Prentup, b. Jan 24, 1940 Manhattan, KS, m. Aug 26, 1961 Boulder, CO [34].

8.11 William Bruce French, b. Oct 5, 1940 Pretty Prairie, KS, d. Nov 30, 1968 Liberal, Seward Co, KS, m. Mary Kay Chaney, b. Feb 24, 1940 Goodland, KS, m. Aug 11, 1962 Jackson Hole, Wyoming, d. Nov 30, 1968 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

8.12 Janet Lynne French, b. May 31, 1944 Pretty Prairie, KS, m. Stanley Wilfred Pine, b. Sep 21, 1944 Manhattan, KS, m. Dec 27, 1965 Pretty Prairie, KS, and had 2 children: Stephanie Kay Pine, b. Jan 3, 1971 Fairplay, CO; and Travis Christopher Pine, b. Nov 25, 1972 Fairplay, CO [34].

Children of Robert J. and Mary Ellen (Munhofen) French, 7.75

8.13 Sally French, b. Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.

8.14 Susan French, b. Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.

8.15 Kelly French, b. Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.

Ninth Generation

Children of Steve J. and Patricia (Prentup) French, 8.10

9.1 Leslee French, b. Aug 16, 1966 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

9.2 Kellee Kay French, b. Sep 29, 1969 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

9.3 Timothy William French, b. Apr 30, 1973 Pretty Prairie, KS [34].

This family could be Patti L. French, 106 S. Walnut St., Pretty Prairie, KS 67570-8668, 620-459-6533.

History of Knoxville, TN

Knoxville was founded by General James White, who traveled over the mountains from North Carolina to claim land given to him for his service in the American Revolution. White built his first house on the present site of the city, where the Holston and French Broad Rivers join to form the Tennessee River. Because of the many settlers stopping on their way into the wilderness, White added more buildings around his home for guests. He also added a stockade around the cabins to protect his family and friends from the Cherokee Indians across the river. In 1790, William Blount was appointed Governor of the "Territory South of the River OH." Blount decided to move the Capitol from northeast Tennessee to a more centralized settlement around James white’s fort. The city was officially founded on Oct 3, 1791, and was named in honor of General Henry Knox, secretary of war in President WA’s cabinet. In 1796, when the Southwest Territory became the state of Tennessee, the 16th state in the Union, Knoxville became the first Capitol of Tennessee and remained so until 1812. Peter French moved to Knoxville in 1816.

More Research Needed for First Generation

John French

· “A” John French was living in York County, PA, during the early 1700’s according to the History of Lancaster and York County, 1719 to the present time, by I. Daniel Rupp in 1845. In Jun of 1722, Governor Keith, by way of a treaty with four of the Five Nations of the Iroquois, authorized the surveying of Springettsbury Manor as a proprietary manor for Springet Penn, grandson of William. Three men, John French, Fran. Worley and John Mitchel accomplished the task beginning from a red oak. The FFA believes this was too early for the John French of this line who supposedly was b. ca. 1742, but he most likely was his father, b. 1705.

· Volume III, Colonial Records, pages 184-5, we read under "Copy of Warrant for Surveying the 'Mannor of Springetsbury'," (1722) the return of Messrs. "Cob. John French, Francis 'Worley, & James Mitchell, Esqrs.," that they completed the survey of the "Mannor of Springets-Bury, upon the River Sesquahannah," etc.

· Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. II, edited by Thomas Lynch Montgomery, 1906, [73], website:
http://www.archive.org/stream/pennsylvaniaarch14penn/pennsylvaniaarch14penn_djvu.txt
This archives shows a John, Samuel, and William French during 1773 to 1798 (during the American Revolution). John French is in WA Co., PA on a work contract with Benjamine Custard 18 Jan 1782. Samuel French is in 2^nd Class in WA Co., PA, undated, but probably 1783. John French is in 6^th Class, Associators and Militia, undated, but probably 1783. William French is listed as a Private in Captain Cunningham’s Company, undated. Samuel French is listed as a Private in Captain Howell’s Company. Samuel French is listed in Sergeant Leatherman’s party. William French is listed as a Private in Associators and Militia, undated. They camped at Frenchtown on 17 Oct 1778. John French is 8^th Class in York County Militia on 26 Apr 1778. This could indicate that John and 2 brothers: Samuel and William. Other names in this group are Jacob Rudisill, John Rudisile, Baltzer Rudisill, Jonas Rudisily, Heinrich Rudisily, Henry Rudisill, Jonas Rudisill, Hannes Rudisily, and Philip Rudisily.

· Washington Co., PA: Before me ye Subscribing Justice for ye County Affores'd Came Benjamine Custard & made oath That he hired Wm. French for one months service on ye Stations Under Command of Capt. Cuningham And that he Received a Certificate from ye sd. french for sd. Tower & that sd. Deponant was to Receive ye State Pay for sd. tower. Sworn before me this 18th of Janury, 1782. From the above 2 articles, perhaps Samuel, William, and Peter were sons of John.

John French’s Wife, Maria Barbara (Surname Unknown)

· “A” Maria Barbara Rudesill or Rudisile was b. ca. 1746 in York Co., PA. She was one of 15 children b. to Johan Rudesill and Elizabeth Hamsbacher, all in York Co., PA. See page 218 (shown below). This Rudesill family originated in Germany. This Maria Barbara may be a fit for this line in that John French named one of his daughters Elizabeth, and both John French and Maria Barbara lived in York Co., PA at the same time in 1760 when they m. No further information is given in Ref. [71]. The timeframe fits because their first child was b. ca. 1762.

· The website for the Ancestors and Descendants of the Surname Rudasill [72] on Rootsweb website:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=rudspons&recno=20990
shows “a” Maria Barbara Rudisiele, b. 12 Apr 1730 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA. It also lists “a” Barbara Rudisill, b. ca. 1740 in York Co., PA, d. ca. 1807 in Lincoln Co. “A” French and “a” Freinsch are listed, but in no way match. Also, several family members with the name Frantz are listed, but they also don’t match considering the names and dates. Email: Vanessa R. Stern, vrstern@earthlink.net.

Census Records

Census and Land Records

From Delpha Triptow in Salt Lake City:

1790 Census of Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania

Warwick, Lancaster Co., PA

Christian Rule Sr., with wife only.

Christian Rule Jr. with 2 males, 3 females

George Rule Sr. with 2 males, 2 females

George Rule Jr., 1 male, 3 females

From FFA member Jackie Bullock:

1790 Census of WA Co., MD (living next to each other)

Jacob Sheetz, with one son under 16 and two daughters under 16.

George Rule, with three males under 16 and one female under 16.

Peter Frentch, with one male under 16.

From Pamela R. and Jerry Kerschner

1790 Census of WA Co., MD

George Rule, 1 male 16 and up which must be George Rule, 4 males under 16, and 2 females, one probably being George’s wife.

Peter Frentch, 1 male 16 and up which must be Peter Frentch, 1 male under 16 which we do not have in our records, and 1 female which is probably Peter’s wife.

No Smice found.

WA Co., MD early land records

1787 George French

1790 George French

1824 George French

1825 Maria C. French

1827 Maria C. French

1842 John Rule

1842 Mary A. Rule

1881 Mary C. Rule

1908 Frederick C. Rule

1833 Peter Smize

1836 John Smise

1840, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1847 Catharine Smice

1847, 1850, 1853 George Smice

From FFA Member Rebecca Minerva French Freeborg

Several Rule families remained close to the French’s throughout the years. In 1912 the Mack Rule family lived on my grandmother French’s farm. She was a widow and her children were m. and gone. The Mack Rules were her only companions. Later, in 1932, Jack and Emma Rule lived with my aunt in Grandmother French’s old home. Aunt Florence Amanda French Wright was also a widow and alone. They were with her when she d.

Let us get back to the expression “Black Dutch”. Many people have given me different interpretations, adding to the confusion, until I met a professor in London, England, in 1979. I had gone there to spend ten days doing my own thing and to research the wooden picture with the two fish carved upon it which I had soon learned was our French Coat of Arms with two dolphins. I learned that the dolphins were a religious symbol and were to be used by only the Stuarts and the Frenches. It seems that many of the British who were in the service of the Crown in the colonies were no agreeing with the dictates of King George III. As their discontent became too apparent, their lands were confiscated and they left America and went into other countries. This placed them on the same level as that of a criminal with the British government, or the Crown. When war became inevitable in America, or when it was apparent the situation would change, they returned via Holland and into New York and Pennsylvania – hence the same route of escape employed by criminals or those whose lives were in jeopardy, or who were “in bad” with England. Not true Dutchmen, but “Black Dutch.”

Amos French is probably misplaced – he’s probably not a son, but an uncle or some other relative, b. 28 Mar 1755, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The Sons of the Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution, records only one Private Amos French in the Revolutionary War. He was b. 28 Mar 1755, d. 14 Jan 1814, m. Miss Judith Swett [4]. Note that Amos French, b. in 1831 of this chart, was named after him.

Rebecca had lived at the Deane Hill Apts, #32A, 7700 Gleason Rd., Knoxville, TN 37919. She was born ca. 1907. She says she obtained deeds and land grants proving Peter’s brothers were Henry and William. Also, she has further info on Joshua’s altercation with the English Count and his escape to Germany. She had no heirs.

Unresolved Issues

1. Need to find the will of George Rule Sr., b. 1745-50 in Germany, d. 12 Apr 1819 in Botetourt Co., VA, Volume C, 393, probated Sep 1823. He is supposed to be Peter’s father-in-law and perhaps his will or land records mention something about Peter. The will is supposed to mention his seven children, including Rosanna, wife of Peter.

2. Was s’Cydecef a city, community, farm, or building in WA Co., MD?

3. Immigration of George Rule (Rühl) from Germany or Amsterdam to America, ca. 1760-1770.

4. Birth record of Rosanna Rule (Rühl), Peter’s wife, in 1773 in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany.

7. The following photo was taken at the University of Tennessee of the Knoxville Cadets in 1890. The cadets are identified on the back as Asa Brunson Jr., Jno W. Stevall, Shepherd, Black, Compton, Carl, Mills, Brent, French, McLaughlin, D?, Clay, Fate, Jaenson (?), Derry, and ?, at University of Tennessee students. If you can identify “French” and he is of this line, please email mailto:marafrench@mindspring.com?subject=Chart129.

Incorrect Lines

Johannes Frantz

The FFA does not believe the following information is connected with this line. There is information on a Johannes & Maria Barbara Frantz baptising baby Maria Elizabeth, b. 10 Sep 1765, baptized 17 Nov 1765 in the Hanover Lutheran Church in Berks Co, PA [33]. The surname “Rühl / Rule” does not appear in this line. See website: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=keacooke&recno=1178

Joshua French

Rebecca French Freeborg believes that Joshua was Peter’s father, that Joshua m. ______ Jackson, and that Samuel was Joshua’s father. She believes that Samuel had come from England and settled in Vermont. Joshua French was b. 18 Dec 1745 in Stratford, CT, bap. 23 Feb 1746 at Christ Episcopal Church, Stratford, CT, m. _____ Jackson, a widow. Joshua purportedly assaulted an English Count and fled from America to Germany to escape punishment prior to the Revolutionary War in about 1762-64. In Germany, Joshua took the name Frantz and a German wife to reduce the chances of the English authorities discovering his hideout. This altercation with an English Count may have taken place in England or New England. Joshua returned to Boston, MA, in 1765 [3] [10], d. in 1788 [5]. It is believed his wife returned later, probably in 1776 when their son Peter was 14. Can anyone prove or disprove this research? If so, email marafrench@mindspring.com. The Frantz website discusses 3 brothers (Hans, Johann Peter, and Abraham) who emigrated from the Schalbach, Alsace area of Germany to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 20 Oct 1747.

The FFA has left all this information about Joshua out because the FFA believes this is an entirely different line. The Joshua who was b. 18 Dec 1745 in Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT, m. Hannah Hartshorn on 20 Feb 1771 and had children Vaniah, Charity, Hannah, and Walter, all of whom never lived in Pennsylvania or Maryland.

John Frantz

The FFA believes the following information is an entirely different family, not a surname French family. There was a John Frantz b. on 15 Dec 1749 b. in Cocalico Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. His parents were Michael Frantz and Magdalena Zug who were from Germany and Switzerland, respectively. This family had almost the same Christian names as this chart: Jacob, Michael, Abraham, Peter. See http://www.hmjacob.com/Z2.html#26 and search for Frantz. Also see http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/o/n/e/Cheryl-M-Oneal-WA/PDFGENEO1.pdf which takes a long time to load.

John French and Maria Barbara, 1^st Generation

“A” Maria Barbara Dellinger is listed as b. 25 Dec 1733 in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA, m. Johan Peter Tritt, but this Maria d. before 1776; therefore, this is not the correct person in this line.

“A” Maria Barbara Daelliker Daelliker / Dellinker / Dalliker/ Dälliker / Delliker is listed on the Falckner Swamp Church records along with the French family. She was b. 8 Jan 1746, d. 7 May 1784 [33]. This death date doesn’t compute because her death date which would have preceded her marriage date (1789) to William Albright. The names Dellinger and Dellecker have not been found to be interchangeable; they are two different surnames.

Maria Elisabeth French, 2^nd Generation

The Passenger and Immigration Lists Index shows a Maria Elisabeth Frantz immigrating in 1775, port uncertain. No other sibling is shown to have immigrated on this date. The FFA believes this is not the correct family.

Members of the former (now defunct) French Family Association with Dues

Bibliography

[1] FFA member #633, Jackie I. Bullock, 2807 W. Carson, Torrance, CA 90503-6018, 310-328-5213. (Recorder on phone and no call back) (1) Peter French, (2) Frederic French, Rosalina French (3), Franklin Glazebrook (4), Elfia O. Glazebrook (5), Harold E. Smith (6), Jacqualin J. Smith (7).

[2] Dan Stevenson, 127 W. Glaucus St., Apt D., Leucadia or Encinitas, CA 92024-1409. (442) 942-3754 (must have moved prior to 2009). Lineage: John, Peter, Peter Jr., Martha French Tarwater Stevenson Elliott, b. 16 Jun 1838, d. 18 Dec 1903, outlasted three husbands, though I believe she only had children by John Miles Stevenson (1807-1873). Martha was the granddaughter of Peter French, who m. Rosanna Rule. Their son Peter French Jr. (1805-1896) went to TN where he d. Peter Jr. was the father of Martha.

[3] FFA member Elvira Emma Fox, 5125 Mtn. Crest Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. (423) 687-3378. Emma’s son lives in WDC: 1-703-534-3071. Lineage: John, Peter, George, Amos, William, George m. McCannon, had dau. Elvira, m. Fox; Earl Wm Fox Jr. Emma lives in 2009 at 4129 Waits Field Way, Knoxville, TN 37920-3566, 865-577-3819, age 89. Emma’s sister, age 87 in 2011, is Bea Waters who used to own a restaurant in Knox Co. called Water’s Restaurant, and 3 grocery stores. She lives at 7508 Kinnamon Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920-9570, 865-577-4802. Her email is beawaters@comcast.net.

[4] FFA member Rebecca French Freeborg, 7700 Gleason Rd., #32A, Knoxville, TN 37919 (deceased ca. 1990 at age 83). DAR Member #622494. Peter French m. Rosanna Rule, Chart #129. Query: Peter French, believed to be son of one Joshua French, who purportedly fled from America to Germany prior to the Revolutionary War after an altercation with an English count. Joshua returned to Boston, MA, in 1765. Peter French was b. in 1762. Joshua is believed to be son of Samuel French. The FFA believes this information is incorrect. Rebecca wrote a book “My French Connections” which is in the FFA Library, BF680. Up until Rebecca’s death, she lived at 3636 Taliluna Ave., S.W., Apt. #233, Knoxville, TN 37919, tel: 615-522-9920. At age 79, Rebecca was unable to respond after her stroke and blindness. She gives the FFA permission to reproduce any portion of her book, “My French Connections.”

[5] FFA member #287, Patsy G. Oehrlein, 600 Avenue W., Brownwood, TX 76801. (325) 646-5808. Email: patsygo@verizon.net. John, Peter, Jacob W., James W., Thomas H., Mary G. Family names: CLARK, RULE, KOUNTZ, JOHNSON, SHANNON, RUSSELL, GREEN. Connection: Peter French, b. ca. 1762 in Germany, d. 9 Mar 1849, m. Rosanna Rule. Peter (1), Jacob French (2), b. 19 Sep 1799, m. Sarah Kountz; James Wesley French (3), b. 19 Aug 1828, m. Elizabeth Johnson; Thomas Hamilton French (4), b. 4 Nov 1845, m. Sarah Shannon; Mary George French (5), b. 31 Aug 1873, m. William Samuel Jefferson Russell; Mattie Russell (6); Patsy Oehrlein (7).

[6] FFA member #610, G. W. (George) and Nancy Stanbery, 207 North Main, Jenera, OH 45841. (419) 326-6254. Number disconnected. Family names: HAMILTON, RULE, HUFFAKER, CAMPBELL, CATE. Connection: Peter (1); Mary (2), m. Henry Huffaker; Marshall Alexander Huffaker (3), m. Mary Jane Campbell; Harriet Josephine Huffaker (4), m. Dr. Wm. Leondias Cate; Annie Lee Cate (5), m. G. W. Stanbery; G. W. Stanbery II (6), m. Nancy Hamilton.

[7] Knox County Marriage Records.

[8] Goodspeed’s History of Knox County and Ramsey speak of a visit by Bishop Asbury to the Huffaker’s.The Frenches and the Huffakers were friends.

[9] Will of Peter French, Sr., Knox Co., TN, Estate Book #10, page 248.

[10] Whitmore’s Arrivals and Immigrants to City of Boston, p. 45-55-57.

[11] N.S. DAR Records.

[12] Peter French’s Bible Records.

[13] Coldham’s English Convicts in America, p. 101.

[14] Andes Bible Record.

[15] Judy Ann Dale Bell, judybell@n-jcenter.com, undeliverable in 2009. Try bellj10@mail.firn.edu (undeliverable in 2011).

[16] CD ROM of Marriages in Blount Co., TN, 1795 to 1879 from the 1994 Automated Archives, Inc., sent by FFA member Joe Long.

[17] Census Records of 1850 and 1860, Edgar Co., IL, contributed by Jackie Bullock, Ref. [1].

[18] Death Certificates, Cemetery Records, Probate records of Lafayette and Census contributed by Jackie Bullock, Ref. [1].

[19] FFA member #738, Susan M. Blakley, 6712 Cherrywood Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308-2015. (661) 393-3646. Lineage: John, Peter, Jacob W., Michael, Margaret. Email: Garsusblak@aol.com (good in 2009).

[20] FFA member #281, Brenda J. McElroy, 972 S. W. Pine Tree Lane, Palm City, FL 33490, 305-286-1784 (not in service at this time). Lineage: John, Peter, Jacob W., James William, James Samuel, Grace French

[21] Will of Peter French III, Blount Co., Tenn., WB-2, page 128.

[22] Will of Peter French Jr., Knox Co., Tenn., WB-3, page 110.

[23] Will of Amos French, Knox Co., Tenn., WB-2, page 316.

[24] Will of George French I, Knox Co., Tenn., WB-1, page 50.

[25] Will of Michael French I, Knox Co., Tenn., EB-15, page 286.

[26] FFA member Harold Elmore, 136 Sanwood Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923-5564, (423) 690-3410. Previous address is no longer valid. Try 6920 Chartwell Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931-2541, no phone number. Much of the data he provided was from two handwritten letters of ca. 1945-47 by Janie C. French, wife of Rev. John Stewart French. As an apparent afterthought, Janie added notes that William French and Elizabeth were m. in Ireland, and that all their children were b. there, as she remembered it, Donegal, Ireland. In reality, Elizabeth was really b. in Virginia, and their children were b. in VA and TN. Harold was b. 26 Jan 1923, d. 2 Dec 2002 in Knoxville, TN.

[27] East Tennessee Historical Center, Knox County Public Library, 314 West Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902-2203. This tremendous library of genealogical works contains the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection and the Knox County Archives. For photos on the French Family, see http://cmdc.knoxlib.org/cdm4/results.php?CISOOP1=any&CISOBOX1=French&CISOFIELD1=CISOSEARCHALL&CISOROOT=all&x=15&y=7

[28] Bea Waters (sister of [3]) and Sue Waters (niece of [3]), Water’s Grill, 1108 Beaumont Ave., Knoxville, TN, 423-522-0501. Info as of 2009: Emma’s sister, age 85, is Bea Waters who used to own a restaurant in Knox Co. called Water’s Restaurant. She lives at 7508 Kinnamon Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920-9570, 865-577-4802 in 2009. Email good in 209: beawaters@comcast.net

[29] Sue Waters, 3030 Tipton Station, Knoxville, TN 37920. In 2009 she lives in Nashville, TN, email: sue.waters@comcast.net and waters.sue@gmail.com

[30] Pamela R. and Jerry Kerschner, 600 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville, MD 21666. (410) 643-2093. Email: kerschner@friendly.net, 4 Oct 1996, undeliverable in 2009.

[31] CHATTANOOGA FREE PRESS, 30 Mar 1997, PIONEER FAMILIES, 3 French-Family Nephews Fell In The Battle of Chickamauga (by John Wilson).

[32] FFA member #872, Pat W. Nickel, 427 Plaza Circle, Bossier City, LA 71111-4811, (318) 742-9636. Good in 2009. Wrote book on Peter French which is in her local genealogical library. Pat W. Nickel: John, Peter, Mary

[33] FFA member #886, Karen J. Engstrom, P.O. Box 226, Oysterville, WA 98641, email: engsedge@willapabay.org. Lineage: John, George, George, William H., Sylvester, Flora

[34] Descendants of John French, by Donald Nelson, dakotadon@hotmail.com, website:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/n/e/l/Donald-A-Nelson/ODT1-0002.html. 1000 N. Covell Ave., Apt. 2, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-1343.

[35] The Frantz Genealogy website of South Bend and Adjacent Townships, website:
http://www.pa-roots.com/southbend/frantz/frantzgenealogy.html

[36] Understanding German First Names: http://www.hackenberghistory.net/The%20History%20of%20Johann%20Peter%20Hachenberg,%20Sr.htm

[37] Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives, http://www.usgwarchives.net/search/search.cgi/searchpa.htm?q=&form=extended&ul=%2F&t=pa&m=all&ps=10&fmt=long&wm=wrd&sp=1&sy=1&wf=0001&type=&GroupBySite=no&record=

[38] Website: http://www.gencircles.com/users/taby43/1/print/6936

[39] Family Tree Maker file of George French: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/e/l/Donald-A-Nelson/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0106.html, see Ref [34].

[40] Descendants of John French, pages 1-41, http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/FRENCH/2004-09/1096128162

[41] Trobaugh Website: http://home.comcast.net/~tstrobaugh/index/ind0075.html

[42] Sherry Combs, email: Ccombs6960@aol.com, undeliverable in 2009.

[43] Susan Bartosh Rule, email: sbrule@hotmail.com

[44] Pat Tarwater, email: twater@aol.com (undeliverable in 2011)

[45] The Rule Family of East Tennessee, by Dr. William Rule, published in 1981 according to www.worldcat.org

[46] Anita Kopets, email: awkopets@bakerd.com, undeliverable in 2009.

[47] Roy Siple, email rsiple@aol.com. Lineage: Michael French 3^rd gen., and his dau. Sarah C. French who m. John Andes in Sevierville, TN.

[48] WA Co., TN Marriages, website: http://members.tripod.com/~LadyValois/WA.htm

[49] Deb Skoff, email: skoff@comcast.net, descendant of Henry French of Mercer Co., KY

[50] Robert Rule, email: rulejrii@hotmail.com, http://www.annapolismortgage.com/genealogy/ruleaug00.htm (no longer available)

[51] Distribution of Estate Accounts, WA County, Maryland, 1778-1835, originally published by Traces in four volumes, compiled by Dale Walton Morrow and Deborah Jensen Morrow, from the Salt Lake City Library, 975.2MD, WASHINGT/WILLS. This document only lists the will of John French, administered by William Albright and Barbara, widow of John French, and gives their children as Peter, John, George, Catherine French, and John Smice (s/o John).

[52] East Tennessee Historical Center, Knox County Public Library System, 314 West Clinch Ave. Includes the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection and the Knox County Archives.

[53] Research done by Delpha Triptow, 2985 South 20^th East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109, in 1996. Paid research.

[54] FFA Library, F074 Historical Society, Ripley Co., Versailles, IN, Family Records, French, Item #6. SLC film 1460 147 123. Surnames Whalen, Lochridge, Know, Wohler, Becrast, Thiem.

[55] Robert S. Duggan, Jr. 1112 Mason Woods Dr., Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Phone: 404-636-2110. Email THGH47A@prodigy.com (undeliverable). New email: r.duggan@ieee.org. Robert is actually connected to FFA Chart #31.

[56] Origin of Peter French (Frantz) by Howard Goddard

[57] 1790 Census of WA Co. MD

[58] 1880 Census Moultrie Co Microfilm # 1254238 LDS Library

[59] Will of John French WA Co., MD

[60] 1840 Census Knox Co. TN

[61] 1830 Census Blount Co. TN

[62] Pennsylvania Original Land Records Series, for York Co., PA and the township of Chanceford, website: http://www.paland.us/Chancefords%20Volume%208%20Book.htm

[63] Jeff B. Berry, Jeffbberry@aol.com

[64] Ruby McLeister. Ruby is the genealogist who researched this entire section of the French family. Ruby is deceased, but her descendants moved to 124 Country Grace S., New Braunfels, TX 78130-8997, 830-626-3893. Email of her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Katherine McLeister, KMcLeister@satx.rr.com. This family lived in Quanah, Foard Co., TX.

[65] From the John Pickens Family records by Elizabeth Shue.

[66] Taken from James Marshall French and Mary Maloney French’s family Bible from Rebecca French Freeborg.

[67] Vernon G. French, they last lived on Stock Creek Road, tel: 615-577-4846.

[68] Patricia M. Kracaw, 500 Glenwood Circle #412, Monterey, CA 93940-4720, tel: 831-372-5239, email: pmbgram486@sbcglobal.net, website: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/k/r/a/Patricia-M-Kracaw/index.html

[69] Walter French Sutton

[70] Evelyn Lones Wallin, old court records that were microfilmed.

[71] Ancestors of Anthony “Tony” William Jones, website:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/o/n/Larry-G-Jones/PDFGENE10.pdf

[72] The website for the Rudasill name on Rootsweb website:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=rudspons&recno=20990
shows “a” Maria Barbara Rudisiele, b. 12 Apr 1730 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA (probably too early to marry John French because their children were b. between 1762 and 1775 and John was b. 1742). It also lists “a” Barbara Rudisill, b. ca. 1740 in York Co., PA, d. ca. 1807 in Lincoln Co., NC (since John did not live in NC, it is assumed this Barbara is not a match). “A” French and “a” Freinsch are listed, but in no way match. Also, several family members with the name Frantz are listed, but they also don’t match considering the names and dates. Email: Vanessa R. Stern, vrstern@earthlink.net.

[73] Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. II, edited by Thomas Lynch Montgomery, 1906, website:
http://www.archive.org/stream/pennsylvaniaarch14penn/pennsylvaniaarch14penn_djvu.txt
This archives shows a John, Samuel, and William French during 1773 to 1798 (during the American Revolution). John French is in WA Co., PA on a work contract with Benjamine Custard 18 Jan 1782. Samuel French is in 2^nd Class in WA Co., PA, undated, but probably 1783. John French is in 6^th Class, Associators and Militia, undated, but probably 1783. William French is listed as a Private in Captain Cunningham’s Company, undated. Samuel French is listed as a Private in Captain Howell’s Company. Samuel French is listed in Sergeant Leatherman’s party. William French is listed as a Private in Associators and Militia, undated. They camped at Frenchtown on 17 Oct 1778. John French is 8^th Class in York County Militia on 26 Apr 1778. This could indicate that John and 2 brothers: Samuel and William. Other names in this group are Jacob Rudisill, John Rudisile, Baltzer Rudisill, Jonas Rudisily, Heinrich Rudisily, Henry Rudisill, Jonas Rudisill, Hannes Rudisily, and Philip Rudisily.

[74] Maxine Chesser, lives in Buford, GA, email: maxinechesser@comcast.net

[75] Beulah Rule, email: beairule@webtv.net, undeliverable in 2009.

[76] Jeri Garner, email: JeriGarner@aol.com, undeliverable in 2009. Try jerigarner@yahoo.com.

[77] FFA Member #105, Ray E. Novak, 2208 Larkin Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, 605-338-6805, deceased 27 Nov 2002. His French research has been sent to the Ripley County Historical and Genealogy Library in Versailles, IN. His wife, Margaret Novak’s email: renfamilytree@sio.midco.net. Family names: PLACEK, MEDRICKY, DUGGINS, SPRAGUE, MCBRIDE. Connection: John French m. Maria Barbara (1), George French (2), b. 19 Sep 1775 in York Co., PA, m. Hannah Sprague in Pennsylvania, m. Sarah McBride; George French (3); Edward French (4), m. Flora A. Duggins; James Harvey French (5), m. Carrie Mae Placek; Gladness Flora French (6), m. Raymond L. Novak; Ray Novak (7). Ray Novak is on FFA Chart #5. French Family Association, Chart #129 & Chart #51 (John French 1750 by Ray Novak)

[78] Hensley Genealogy, website:
http://www.martygrant.com/gen/hensley/va/hensley-larkin-WA-va-rr.htm

[79] Sprague Genealogy, website:
See: http://www.sprague-database.org/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I62232&tree=SpragueProject

[80] David Blacier, Tipton Station Rd., Knoxville, TN

[81] McCammon Genealogy, website:
http://freepages.books.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pickensarchive/text/mccammon.txt
The FFA needs to look over this website again and add more data.

[82] Ashley Ashworth Carter, webmaster@journeytotexas.co, http://journeytotexas.com/Johnson_Photo_Album.htm, http://journeytotexas.com/Jonas_Raymond_Carlton.htm

Reunions:

Jul 4, 2008 - Independence Day Party and Cookout - Burleson, Texas

Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2008 - William Luther Johnson Family Reunion -- Vernon, Texas, ALL Johnsons, Frenches, Piggs and their families and descendents invited.

For all of these events please email Ashley Ashworth Carter at webmaster@journeytotexas.com

[83] Thalia Cemetery, Texas: 14 Frenches buried here:
http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Wtx/Foard/cemetery/thalia.htm. The FFA needs to add more from this file.

[84] History of Lancaster and York County, 1719 to the present time, by I. Daniel Rupp in 1845.

[85] Research on Johannes Schmeiss/Smice by Layne A. Holley, website: http://searches1.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/archives/il/ogle/misc/pschmeiss.txt, email: wmcurci@aol.com

[86] Donald G. Weymouth, 119 Winthrop Lane, Holden, MA 01520, tel: 603-687-0268, email: don@weymouthtech.com, website: www.weymouthtech.com/Genealogy

[87] Jenny LaMore, jenlamore@sbcglobal.net

[88] Carol and Mike Ealey, cealey@cebridge.net

[89] John Dorrell, JSDorrell@cs.com, undeliverable in 2009.

Records of French family in Ohio County, IN:
from Mostly About Ohio Co. Folks, Dillon R. Dorrell:

Blanch French Dalrymple, Rising Sun H.S. Class of 1890
Anna Ward French, Rising Sun H.S. Class of 1897

from Ohio County Cemeteries, Dillon R. Dorrell:
New and German Cemetery, Rising Sun
Anna French 3/3/1872 - 10/1/1946
Charles H. French 12/6/1873 - 6/9/1940
Albert W. French 6/22/1873 - 3/16/1947
John French 7/1788 - 4/23/1874
(from New York, veteran of War of 1812, and a Mason)
Mary w/o John I. French 3/4/1793 - 2/3/1860
William M.F. French 7/14/1816 - 4/8/1886

Union Cemetery
E. Caroline w/o ___ French 8/30/1818 - 9/23/1887
Grant French 3/13/1847 - 7/4/1847
French US Navy 9/19/1840 - 3/1/1865

Olive Branch Cemetery
Elva French 1883-1963
John French 1847-1851
Peter French 5/31/1819 - 4/4/1890

French Cemetery, on Irvin Iceberg Farm near Bear Branch
only 1 stone, probably 5 graves
George French B. York Co. Penn 9/1775 -5/24/1857

Cedar Hedge Cemetery
George G. French 1828-1904

[90] Lila, GBL47@aol.com

[91] Sarah and John French, jsfrench83@yahoo.com. Email good in 2009.

[92] Karen Engstrom’s website at MyFamily.com:
http://www.myfamily.com/isapi.dll?c=Content&htx=List&siteid=qmKIAE&contentclass=PICT&categoryid=8

[93] Vicki Sprague Justice, email: Vicki@justustravel.com (good in 2009). Related thru George French Sr. and Jr., and thru the Sprague family through John Sprague, Hannah’s father.

[94] Distribution of Estate Accounts, Washington County, Maryland, 1778-1835, originally published by Traces in four volumes, compiled by Dale Walton Morrow and Deborah Jensen Morrow, from the Salt Lake City Library, 975.2MD, WASHINGT/WILLS. This document only lists the will of John French, administered by William Albright and Barbara, widow of John French, and gives their children as Peter, John, George, Catherine French, and John Smice (s/o John).

[95] Stephanie Files, email: sfiles@roadrunner.com (email good in 2010) or noahsark_221@hotmail.com. I have some confusion regarding the children of John Jr and Ever French. Working backwards through my mother and her mother I found myself descended from Annie Parsons Smith. Listed as her parents is Joseph W Parsons and Margaret McClellen. Continuing backward Joseph W Parsons parents are Elizabeth French and Joseph Parsons. This is one brother and one sister of the Parson/French marriages. Brothers Joseph and David Parsons married sisters Catharine and Elizabeth French. On the website it said that Joseph and Elizabeth relocated to New York (which they may have), but according to my research into the 1850 census of Tell Township, Huntingdon County, PA they are all living there in 1850. Joseph and Elizabeth are listed as family number 78 and David and Catharine are family number 79. I bring this up to actually ask a separate question. Annie Parsons married Alvin Guy "AG" Smith. I've tried for 10 years to crack that family line's mystery but I just can't seem to manage it. AG's father was Aldridge French Smith. His parents were William Smith and Leah ... . Aldridge's middle name has caused many to speculate that Leah was also from the French family line somehow, but I can't seem to prove it, nor can I get any further backward on William. The name is just too common I suppose. Anyway, if you have any knowledge that might help I'd sure appreciate it! Thanks! Stephanie Files Aldridge French Smith 15 Feb 1855 - 10 Dec 1936 m. Annie Parsons 1863 - 14 Jun 1940. William Smith 1819 - 23 Feb 1886 (1850 Census Tell Township, Huntingdon County, PA family number 84) m. Leah (unknown) 1821 - 14 Nov 1904.

[96] Donna Wilson, email: wilson4@chartertn.net (email good in 2011).

In Appreciation

Contents

DNA Test Data

Genealogy

More Links

History and Research

FFA Charts Related To This Chart

French Family Reunion

Immigration and the Census Records

Map of Knoxville, Tennessee

DNA Testing

First Generation

Death

Second Generation

Census

Third Generation

Fourth Generation

Fifth Generation

Sixth Generation

Seventh Generation

Eighth Generation

Ninth Generation

History of Knoxville, TN

More Research Needed for First Generation

John French

John French’s Wife, Maria Barbara (Surname Unknown)

Census Records

Census and Land Records

From FFA member Jackie Bullock:

From Pamela R. and Jerry Kerschner

From FFA Member Rebecca Minerva French Freeborg

Unresolved Issues

Incorrect Lines

Johannes Frantz

Joshua French

John Frantz

John French and Maria Barbara, 1^st Generation

Maria Elisabeth French, 2^nd Generation

Members of the former (now defunct) French Family Association with Dues

Bibliography

In Appreciation

Contents

DNA Test Data

Genealogy

More Links

History and Research

FFA Charts Related To This Chart

French Family Reunion

Immigration and the Census Records

Map of Knoxville, Tennessee

DNA Testing

First Generation

Death

Second Generation

Census

Third Generation

Fourth Generation

Fifth Generation

Sixth Generation

Seventh Generation

Eighth Generation

Ninth Generation

History of Knoxville, TN

More Research Needed for First Generation

John French

John French’s Wife, Maria Barbara (Surname Unknown)

Census Records

Census and Land Records

From FFA member Jackie Bullock:

From Pamela R. and Jerry Kerschner

From FFA Member Rebecca Minerva French Freeborg

Unresolved Issues

Incorrect Lines

Johannes Frantz

Joshua French

John Frantz

John French and Maria Barbara, 1st Generation

Maria Elisabeth French, 2nd Generation

Members of the former (now defunct) French Family Association with Dues

Bibliography

John French and Maria Barbara, 1^st Generation

Maria Elisabeth French, 2^nd Generation