French Family Association

Mara French, P.O. Box 1109, Sutter Creek, CA 95685-1109. 209-267-0649 marafrench@mindspring.com

Updated by Mara French on 4/30/08. Go to Chart Index.

List of American, English, and Irish Charts
for the Surname French

Submit a Chart to the FFA. Please note that currently only some charts (in blue) have links to the actual chart. The charts (in black) have not been started, have not been verified enough to publish, are in paper format only, or the FFA needs time to change the format from a desktop publishing tool to html. To see which charts will be published next, go to WhatÕs New.

Contents

American Charts

English Charts

Irish Charts

American Charts

Á Chart #1. Thomas French, 1584

Thomas French was born in 1584 in Bures St. Mary next to Assington, County Suffolk, England. Thomas m. Susan Riddlesdale 5 Sep 1608 in Assington. Susan was b. 20 Apr 1584 at Boxford, Suffolk Co., England, dau. of John and Dorcas Riddlesdale, d. Aug 1658. Thomas d. 5 Nov 1639 in Ipswich. Both Thomas and Susan emigrated in 1635 to Ipswich, five years after their son, Thomas French Jr., born ca. 1608, d. 8 Aug 1680 in Ipswich, Essex, MA, who emigrated from Assington, County Suffolk, England, to Ipswich, MA in 1630. Thomas French Jr, m. Mary Scudamore born approx 1612 in Gloucester, England and d. 6 May 1681 Ipswich, Essex, MA.

Á Chart #2, William French, 1605

William French was born in about 1605 in Halstead, County Essex, England and immigrated to Billerica, MA in 1635. He m1. Elizabeth Godfrey Symmes date unk. A proven marriage record has not yet been found. Elizabeth d. 31 Mar 1668. William m2. 6 May 1669 Mary, dau. of Thomas and Sarah Lothrop (name later written Lathrop), widow of John Stearns. William d. 20 Nov 1681. Of his 13 children, only five were living at the time of his death: John, Jacob, Mary, Sarah, Hannah. Will made 5 Jun 1679, proved 20 Dec 1681. William's wife, Mary, was bap. 4 Oct 1640. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat.

Á Chart #3, John French, 1610

John French was born in 1610 near Halstead, County Essex, England, who emigrated to Cambridge, MA in 1637. He immigrated from England to Cambridge, MA. Judi Assony used Brother's Keeper, webGED:Progenitor, Version 1.1. It has entries of 2661 individuals with 757 distinct surnames. Judi Assony, a former resident of Los Angeles, retired with her husband to Bend, Oregon. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat. Both these copies were given to Judi in her compilation. Recently Judi turned over the chart to Mara French.

Á Chart #4, Edward French, 1598

Edward French, 1598. emigrated from England in 1636; Salisbury, MA; S. Hampton, Kingston, Chester, Candia, NH; Gardiner, Augusta, Hallowell, Fayette, Chesterville, Belfast, Mt. Vernon, ME; Bridgewater, Hartford, Andover, VT. Edward and Ann French Family of Salisbury, MA. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat.

Á Chart #5, John French, 1612 John French, 1612.

County Dorset, England who emigrated to Braintree, MA ca 1637 to Braintree, Dorchester, Mendon, MA; Randolph, Bloomfield, Maidstone, Glover, Georgia, Bethel, Sharon, Stamford, Bennington, VT; Chateaugay Corners, NY; Wauesha, Portage, WI; Bridgewater, Brockton, Stoughton, Milton, MA. John and Grace French Family of Braintree, MA. Known Descendants, includes the Vinton Memorial, the Harry Dana French collection, the Sprague Collections, many books, and members' contributions, bringing the lines up to the present day. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat. Frank Dyer may add these notes to his database.

Á Chart #6, Richard French, 1626

6.1  Richard French, 1626. Halstead, County Essex, England; immigrated to Cambridge, MA ca. 1647. Also lived in Marshfield, Billerica, Bedford, Topsfield, Woburn, Boston, MA; Hollis, Cornish, NH. Not published yet. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat.

Since the French family emigrated soon after the Pilgrims landed and there were not many families nor marriage choices in America, intermarriages in the French family were common. Here is an intermarriage between Chart #6 and Chart #3. Note that this does not change the male French DNA test results. The son of Dorcas French and Christopher Peake was Jonathan Peake, who m. Sarah French. Sarah d. 1694 which was 23 years after her father, William, named a second dau. Sarah. We need more proof of this connection.

(1) Richard French, Ch6

(1) John French, Ch3

(2) Samuel

(2) Joseph

(3) John

(3) John

(4) Ebenezer

(4) Israel

(5) John

(5) Ephraim

¢ (6) Ebenezer French m.

(6) Ephraim

Sarah Richardson French

¢ (7) Sarah Richardson French

 

m. Ebenezer French

Here's another intermarriage between Charts #1 and #6.

(1) Thomas French, Ch1

(1) Richard French, Ch6

(2) Alice French m. Thomas

¢ (2) Samuel French

Howlett

m. Sarah Cummings

(3) Sarah Howlett m.

 

John Cummings

 

¢ (4) Sarah Cummings

 

m. Samuel French

 

6.2 "History of the French Family" by Brooks French and Samuel Newman French, 1915, 1930, 1956, plus FFA's tie-in to FFA Chart #6, Richard French. 30 pp, 8 1/2 x 11.

6.3. "The Family of David French" by Robert Hughes French. Gateway Press, 1982. 240 pp, hardcover, index. David French (6) b. 11 Aug 1783 Salem, NY, m. Sarah McClellan, removed to PA. Samuel French (1), Joseph French (2), Sampson French (3), David French (4). Also included are a few pages on related families: Cummings, Howlett, Kingsley, Brackett, Clements, Blair. Price $26.00  These books were donated by Robert H. French's wife after his death. Order through Mara French.

6.4 The French Family of Putnam, NY. FFA member, Jim Charlton, who did extensive work on surnames in this region, including the French family, Chart #6.2. It is on the families in the Putnam, Ticonderoga, and Crown Point, NY area: French, King, Craig, Hutton, Blair, Shear, Charlton, and Dedrick. Request these pages from him directly.

6.5 A French Family Lineage, by FFA member Harold Alton French, 63 pages, Richard French of Chart #6.1. Richard (1), Joseph (2), Jonathan (3), Josiah (4), Josiah (5), Josiah (6), Josiah (7), Robert (8), Lester (9), Harold (10).

6.6 History of the Richard French House, built ca. 1680, 429 Moraine St., Marshfield, Massachusetts, Chart #6, 14 pages, to be online soon.

6.7 The French Family of Putnam, NY. In Putnam, New York, I visited a cousin, Jim Charlton, who did extensive work on surnames in that region, including the French family, Chart #6. It is on the families in the Putnam, Ticonderoga, and Crown Point, NY area: French, King, Craig, Hutton, Blair, Shear, Charlton, and Dedrick. Contact Jim at 150 Dorset Street, #313, So. Burlington, VT 05407.

6.8 A French Family Lineage, by Harold Alton French, 63 pages, Richard French of Chart #6. Richard (1), Joseph (2), Jonathan (3), Josiah (4), Josiah (5), Josiah (6), Josiah (7), Robert (8), Lester (9), Harold (10). Inquire about purchase through FFA member Harold Alton French, P.O. Box 760, Carlsborg, WA 98324.

Á Chart #7, Stephen French, 1601

Stephen was from County Somerset, England, born 1601, and was the first French emigrant to America in 1630. He emigrated to Weymouth, MA, and his descendants also lived in Dorchester, Hingham, Abington, Brockton, Bridgewater, Hardwick, Ashburnham, MA; Prospect, ME; Coventry, CT; Hardwick, Barre, Reading, VT; Concord, NH. FFA Member Judy Bajorek compiled Chart #7 for the FFA. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat. Both these copies were given to Judy in her compilation.

Á Chart #8, Francis French, 1625

Francis French was born in Halstead, County Essex, England in 1625, and emigrated to Billerica, MA in 1635 and later made his homestead in Derby, Trumbull, Stratford, Huntington, Danbury, Milford, Monroe, Redding, Ridgefield, New London, Seymour, Woodbridge, CT; Beaumont, TX. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat.

Á Chart #9. Thomas French, 1620

Thomas French was born ca. 1620 in England and immigrated to Guilford CT ca. 1660. His descendants also lived in Killingsworth, Weston, Trumbull, Bristol, Fairfield, Danbury, CT; Charlestown, MA; Westminister, NH; Madrid Springs, Pompey, Potsdam, NY. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat.

Á Chart #10, Henry French, 1760

Henry French, b. ca. 1760. Greene Co., Wash Co., TN; NC. This chart should be online soon.

10.1 Henry French and his son William of Greeneville, TN. William was b. 4 Jul 1795, m. Sarah Ann Glass in Greeneville, TN; their son John P. French who m. Sabra Jane Collier, and their son James Gentry French who married Margaret Amanda Burgner and moved to Nebraska. 60 pages, includes photos. Write to Ruth French Duffy, 2405 Jefferson, Bellevue, NE 68005.

Á Chart #11, Samuel French the Joiner, 1687

Samuel immigrated from Bradford Abbas, County Dorset, England. His ancestors came from Saxmundham, Kelsdale, Knodishall, Lowestoft, County Suffolk, England. His descendants lived in Huntington, Northfield, Thomaston, Oxford, Stratford, CT; Dunstable, MA; Hampton, NY; Manchester, VT. This chart includes the Samuel and Mary French Family of Stratford, CT, and data from Mansfield Joseph French's book, plus Harry Dana French material. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat.

Á Chart #12, John French, 1710

John French was of Westmoreland Co., Tazewell Co., Frederick Co., Culpepper Co., Montgomery Co., Giles Co., VA; Mercer Co. and Hampshire Co. WV.

12.2 "Interwoven", the Genealogy of Matthew French, Siblings, and Descendants of Virginia, 1710-1996, Chart #12, published June 1996. FFA member Virginia Wermuth has done a tremendous job on this book. John French, b. 1710 in Westmoreland Co, m. Martha Upshur or Lipshur (probably a handwriting misidentity) ca. 1735 in Westmoreland Co., d. 1750 Frederick Co., VA or Hampshire Co, WV. Matthew French, b. 2 Feb 1732 (3 weeks before George Washington was born in the same area) in Northern Neck, later Westmoreland Co, VA, d. 1814 at Wolfe Creek, Giles Co., VA, m. Sarah Payne in 1757/58 in Culpeper County, VA. Virginia attended several reunions of her family, most recently in June 1995 and June 1996 in Bluefield, VA, on to the border of WV. The book is 8" x 11", over 1100 pages (in 2 volumes), includes several photos. The index is 50 pages. Order the book from Virginia Wermuth. Quantity is limited - call Virginia before ordering at 1-804-795-2658. Virginia Wermuth, 5929 Hines Rd., Richmond, VA 23231. Two volume book, currently not in print. For questions, contact FFA member Virginia Wermuth, 5929 Hines Road, Richmond, VA 23231.

Á Chart #13. Connected to and renamed Chart #3.

Á Chart #14, James French of Virginia

James French, who m. Elizabeth and was b. ca. 1686 lived in Prince William County, VA. His descendants also lived in Prince Edward and Fauquier Counties, VA, and then moved to Montgomery Co., KY. James' son, William, m. Catherine Hall. William had a very prosperous son James (who m. Keziah Callaway). This family started their prosperity in the first generation as tobacco planters, and later became lawyers, judges, and pastors.

14.1 A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Field Family of Massachusetts and Vermont, and the French-Henry Families of Virginia and Texas. FFA member Charles K. Field wrote a hardbound book on James and William French. Write him for details and send a SASE or order from Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21202, 1985.

Á Chart #15. Nathaniel French, 1768

Norfolk, CT. Sibel Martha French who m. William Palmer Judd. Most likely this chart and FFA Chart #154 tie into FFA Chart #3.

Á Chart #16. Joseph P. French, 1812

Joseph P. French, b. 23 Mar 1812 in Edgefield Co., SC, d. 22 Oct 1879 in Pike Co., AL, m. 1833 to Mary W. Brown in Houston Co., GA. She was b. 27 Mar 1818 in GA and d. 20 Jan 1913 in Wood Co., TX. He was a lay Baptist Minister and so well thought of in Baptist ministry circles that an honoring obituary on hm was issued by the Salem Baptist Association of Alabama in 1880. In the obituary, it is mentioned that Joseph's father deceased when Joseph was a small boy in Edgefield District, SC , "leaving himself and others to the care of the mother, and a childhood of deep poverty, hardship and toil".  The obituary goes on to say that Joseph, in early manhood, migrated to Georgia and there married Mary W. Brown, and from there Joseph and Mary then migrated on to Pike Co, AL.  But, alas, the obituary does not mention the names of Joseph P.'s parents! Joseph and Mary had 15 children: Elizabeth Jane, James, Lydia, John, Emeline, Marion, William, George, Richard, Mary, Euperdemus, Sarah, Ann, Andrew, and Leonard.

Á Chart #17. Hosea French, 1800

Kent, New Milford, Bridgewater, CT.

Á Chart #18. Connected to and renamed Chart #3.

This chart was Joseph French, Sr., b. 6/2/1767 in MA, m1. Eunice Mills, m2. Sally Smith, and moved to a farm in Adams Co., IN. They had children: Joseph French Jr. who m. Elizabeth Beach, Eunice, Hannah, Sally, Jacob, George, Rolly, Cintha, Philena, Smith, and Angeline. Also lived in Eaton, Madison Co., NY.

Á Chart #19, Captain Noah French, 1754

Noah French, 1754. Elizabethtown and Morristown, NJ; Essex Co., NY. 1754-1843, of Elizabethtown and Morristown, NJ. This chart has been taken over by Jan McCabe. Virginia E. Schwabel maintained this chart at first.

Noah was b. 28 Feb 1754 in Elizabethtown, NJ, m1. Mary Rolfe, m2. Johannah Campbell, d. 14 Nov 1843, Hermon, St. Lawrence Co., NY. He had 12 children: Jemima, Henry, Sarah, Eunas, Rolf, Mary, John, Alexander, Noah, Johannah, Elias, George. 70 pages. Price depends on copy cost. Virginia uses Commsoft's ROOTS IV. Contact her about additions, corrections, or obtaining a copy. Virginia E. Schwabel, 1310 N. La Canoa, Green Valley, AZ 85614. This chart has been turned over to Jan McCabe.

We have new information on the descendants of Captain Noah FRENCH (1754-1843) and his two wives, Mary ROLFE (1770-1786) and Johannah Campbell (1760-1846). We're also working on a new theory regarding Noah's father, John and have determined that his mother was NOT Mary Terry. Place names include: New Jersey (Elizabethtown, Essex County; New Providence/Turkey, Union County; Morristown, Morris County; Newton, Sussex County); Vermont (Bridport, Addison County); New York (Essex, Willsboro and Elizabethtown, Essex County; Hermon, St. Lawrence County; Clintonville, Clinton County); Indiana (St. Joseph County); Ohio (Wyandot County); Michigan (Kent County, Ionia County). Related surnames include: ROLFE, CAMPBELL, PETTIT, MILLER, AVERILL, ALLEN, PARKER, PALMER, YOUNG, ADSIT, RICE, SOPER, CHASE, DICKERSON. Recurring first names include: Noah, Henry and George W(ashington). Unusual first names include: Rolfe/Rolph, Squire, Marbrey, Merritt, Fletcher, Elias, and Electa.

Á Chart #20, Thomas French, 1611

Thomas ffrench was born in Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire, England. Thomas died in Nether Heyford in 1673. Thomas Jr., his son, m. Jane Atkins. This chart was originally researched by Harry Dana French of Concord, NH. Then Harry's very helpful handwritten notes were compiled in a database by Art Westneat. Charts #21, #22, #184, and #188 are probably all related and not part of Chart #20 as per DNA Tests.

Two distinct locations are being confused in relation to the Thomas French Quaker line.

á      MORRISTOWN is located in Morris County, New Jersey

á      MOORESTOWN, which for over two centuries has been one of the most distinctive Quaker quarters and is located in Chester township, Burlington County, New Jersey

Jeanette S. French

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Remarks from these five Genealogists on the Lineage of Aaron French:

1. Charles Newton French, "Aaron French and 
His Descendants," 1910. 


2. Harry Dana French Collection, 1961.


3. Howard Barclay French, "Thomas French of 
Burlington, NJ," 1909


4. Wilna Powell Sawyer, "James Lewis French
and His Ancestors and Descendants," 1973.


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1. Charles Newton French gives some hypotheses on the lineage of several unknown New Jersey Frenches. Through DNA Tests, this is no longer valid. Aaron is not part of Chart #20. See Chart #21.

Thomas (A) b. Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire, England

Thomas (1) m. Jane Atkins

Thomas (2) m. Mary Allen

Joseph (3) of Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ

Joseph (4) who m. Hannah Horn in 1749

Francis (4) of New Gretna, NJ

Aaron (4) b. 1739, d. 1805 in PA

Charles writes about Aaron, and we quote: "It is said that he had two or more brothers, one of whom removed to NY, and another went south. The compiler believes that the latter was Francis of New Gretna, in south NJ near Little Egg Harbor.

2. Harry Dana French compiled some descendants of John French (1) of Middlesex County. He had a copy of the Charles Newton French and Howard Barclay French books and from his research gave Aaron the following lineage:

Thomas (A) b. Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire, England

John (1) b. 1651 of Woodbridge, NJ, as early as 1670,
d. 1747, m. Elizabeth, res. Springfield, NJ.

Richard (2)

John (3) inherited the plantation on Turkey Rd.

Aaron (4) b. 1739

John (4) of Harpersfield, NY

David (4) b. 1747, m. 1776 Sarah Wilcox.

Joseph (4) Rev. Soldier, m. Joanna Osborn.

He has as Aaron's brothers John (4) who "went to the lakes" and was living 1790 in Harpersfield, Montgomery Co., NY (there is Aaron's brother who "it is said moved to NY"); David (4), b. 1747, who m. Sarah Wilcox and was one of the first settlers of Passaic, in northern NJ, and was also in the Montgomery Co. NY 1790 census; and Joseph (4) who m. Joanna Osborn and was a Rev. soldier whom he does not carry forward - perhaps he went south. David's (4) family carries on the name Aaron.

3. Wilna Powell Sawyer, genealogist and FFA member, in her book traces the descendants of Joseph French (4), who m. Hannah Horn in 1749. Wilna writes that Joseph (3), was located in or near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, where so far as can be learned, he continued to reside until his death in 1752. He left children Joseph Jr., Francis, Aaron, and Mary. Wilna believes that the brother who "went south" was Joseph Jr. (4), who went to Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Wilna bases this line on Charles Newton French's book. Joseph French Jr. had five children: Sarah, William, Joseph, Lafford, and Simon. All four sons entered the Continental Army from the Spartanburg District, SC. After the war, three of the brothers (William, Simon, Joseph) moved to Kentucky. Sarah was b. 17 Mar 1754 at New Jersey City, NJ, m. 1772/73 at Wofford Fort, SC, to Hugh Moore. She d. at age 99. This lineage now ties in with Chart #188, not Chart #20.

4. Howard Barclay French does not list Aaron in his book. He traced only as far as the birth of Joseph (3). Genealogy of the Descendants of Thomas French who settled in Berlinton (Burlington), West NJ, by Howard Barclay French (H.B. French).

Vol I, 501 pages, 1909

Vol II, 743 pages, 1913

Order through Ms. Iris Watson, Higginson Book Company, 148 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970, Tel: 508-745-7170, FAX: 508-745-8025.

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20.1 "James Lewis French, His Ancestors & Descendants, with Allied Lines" by Wilna Powell Sawyer, 1973. 190 pp plus index and additional data by the author. A descendant of Thomas French of NJ, FFA Ch. 20. Born 1788 in SC, res. TN, KY, AL, and TX.

20.2 The Descendants of Elizabeth Jane, Bertie Melissa, and Fannie Ellen Hottel, by FFA member Warren B. French Jr., and Christopher E. French, 8 Feb 1994. Chart #20. Elizabeth Jane Hottel m. William Schoonover French Sr., 1855-1928. William was a prominent citizen in the Valley of Virginia, the son of Martin V. French, and was born at Kylertown, PA, then resided in Woodstock, VA. Connection: Thomas French, Chart #20. Thomas (1), m. Jane Atkins; Richard (2), m. Mary King; Jonathan (3), m. Esther Matlack; Francis Sr. (4), m. Elizabeth Sparrow; Thomas Sr. (5), m. Hannah Johnson; Capt. William (6), m. Phoebe Mathis; Martin Van Buren French (7), m. Frances Schoonover; William Schoonover French Sr. (8), m. Elizabeth J. Hottel; Warren Ballinger French (9), m. Lena Belle Sheetz; Warren B. French (10), m. Patricia H. Teale; Christopher E. French (11), m. Rhonda L. Harris. Book is about 250 pages. Request book from Christopher French, Frenchfield, Route 2, Box 325, Edinburg, VA 22824.

20.3 The Descendants of the Hottel Family, by Warren B. and Christopher E. French, February 8, 1994. Includes the ancestry of Thomas French of Nether Heyford, Chart #20. Thomas (1); Thomas (2); Richard (3); Jonathan (4); Francis (5); Thomas E. (6); Capt. William (7); Martin Van Buren (8); William Schoonover French, Sr. (9). William S. French, Sr., was the son of Martin V. French, b. Kylertown, PA, and m. Bettie Hottel of near Woodstock, Virginia, in Feb 1885. Frenchfield, Route 2, Box 325, Edinburg, VA 22824.

20.4 The Frenches of Woodstock, VA, an account of six generations: our relatives, our enterprises, and our memories. Edited by Anne French Dalke, FFA member Christopher Edward French, and Carolyn French Long. The FFA says this is one of the nicest book we're seen. Just published in 1997. Martin Van Buren French of Burlington Co., NJ and his descendants of Little Egg Harbor, NJ and Woodstock, VA. 850 pages. Contact FFA member Christopher E. French about ordering.

Á Chart #21. Aaron French Sr., 1739 and sons Aaron Jr. and Ezekiel

Aaron was b. 8 Sep 1739, died 31 Aug 1805, and lived in Monmouth Co., NJ.  His son Aaron Jr. was b. 19 Apr 1767 and d. 31 Jan 1850 and lived in Licking Co., OH. Most likely Aaron's parents were John and Allee French of Shrewsbury, NJ, but this has not been proven. His siblings were Deborah, Elizabeth, Mary, Ezekiel, Lydia, Asa, and Susannah, all of Essex Co., NJ. Of these children, Ezekiel had 11 children who moved to WV and then Miami Co., OH. DNA Tests prove that Charts #21, #22, and #188 are related. See DNA Tests. During the Revolutionary War, Aaron lived in a part of New Jersey that suffered much at the hands of the British. Many church, town, and other records were then lost.

21.1 Ed Ball homepage. Frenches on this website for Aaron French are combined with several other French lines. This index is kept here only to differentiate the different lines. Even Chart #9 is listed starting with Thomas French who m. Mary Button from Guilford, New Haven, CT.

21.2 "Aaron French and His Descendants" compiled by Charles Newton French, 1910. 25 pp, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. 8 1/2 x 11 format. Aaron born 8 Sep 1739, of Monmouth Co., NJ, d. 1805 PA.

Á Chart #22. Moses French

Moses French was born in Sussex Co., NJ and died before 1797 in PA. His son, Aaron French, was born 1 Mar 1767 in NJ and died 1 Jan 1851 at Sheshequin Township, Bradford Co., PA. His wife, Mary Meyers, was born 28 Apr 1778 in NJ and died 6 Dec 1863 at Sheshequin, PA. Their son, Walter French, was born 3 May 1812 in PA and died 16 Jun 1890 at Sheshequin, PA. His wife, Sarah "Sally" Rogers, was 9 May 1809 in Bradford Co., PA and died there 6 Mar 1864. Their son, Walter Henry French, was born 19 May 1847 and died 27 Dec 1911 at Chemung, Chemung Co., PA. His wife, Harriet Gertrude VanSice, was born 7 Sep 1861 in Rome, PA and died 8 Mar 1914 in Athens, Bradford Co., PA. Their son, Ralph Earl French, was born 1 Dec 1894 in Athens, Bradford Co., PA and died 18 Jun 1965 in Syracuse, Onodage Co., NY. His wife, Ethel Florence McBain, was born 28 Nov 1905 at Lowville, Lewis Co., and died 9 May 1975 at Watertown, Jefferson Co. See DNA Tests.

Á Chart #23. Hosea French, 1783, now connected to Chart #1.

Mehoopany, PA. Hosea m. Susanna Carney. This chart now connects to Chart #1 through Hosea French, born 1783 in Windham Co., CT, died 28 Nov 1868 in Mehoopany, Luzerne/Wyoming Co., PA, and his parents Sluman and Dinah French, and their 7 children, as researched by Jim Conant French. See Chart #1.

Á Chart #24. Roger French, 1700

NYC, Albany, Mt. Vernon, NY. Roger m. Margarite Louw.

Á Chart #25. William French, 1780

Lawrence Co. MO; Locust Grove, Izard Co., Independence Co. AR; Livingston Co., KY; Walker Co. TX; Greenbrier, NY. He and wife Nancy Chapman French (born 14 Feb 1785 in Newberry Co., SC) came to Lawrence Co. when it was still part of Missouri in the early 1800's. Later became Izard Co., AR. WilliamÕs birth place is unknown. William and Nancy were part of a group of early settlers in Arkansas Territory.

Á Chart #26. William French, 1730.

Glasgow, Scotland; Philadelphia, PA; North Jackson, Milton, OH.

Á Chart #27. James French, 1770

Shenango, Crawford Co, PA; West Williamsfield, Ashtabula Co., OH.

Á Chart #28. John Morgan French, 1809

Now ties in with Chart #188. South Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi, revised June 1990. John Morgan French, b. ca. 1809 in South Carolina, m1. ca. 1835 a Miss Burgess or Byrd or Bird who died shortly after 1842 in TN after giving birth to four children, m2. ca. 1844 Elizabeth Campbell in Tennessee. John d. 1859 near Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, MS. Elizabeth had five children. John moved to Tennessee before 1820, and to Yalobusha County, Mississippi, between 1842 and 1845. Elizabeth may be descended from the Campbell family in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Elizabeth was b. 23 May 1819. First 4 children born in TN, possibly Dyer Co, and the last 5 children were born in Mississippi. All 9 children born from1835 thru 1856. After the death of her 1st husband in 1859, Elizabeth m. John H. Brock. This chart now ties in with John French the Brick Mason, Chart #188 through DNA Tests.

Á Chart #29. Connected to and renamed Chart #4.

Á Chart #30. Louisa/Lovina French, 1725

Franklin Co., PA; Washington Co, MD. Louisa m. John Snively/Snavely in 1743.

Á Chart #31. Henry French, 1755

Lesbury, Northumberland, England, emigrated to Mercer County, KY. Henry was probably born in Lesbury, Northumberland, England. Birth of Henry in Germany is documented in Portrait and Biographical Album, Vermilion Co., KY, 1889, biographical sketch of Ersom French, son of George French, and grandson of Henry French. This portrait also says that after being married to Elizabeth Ersom, Henry French left his home in Germany and sought a new field of labor under the banner of freedom, in the land of liberty. It could be that Henry lived briefly in Germany before immigrating to America. Next step would be to look for a ship record for a Henry leaving Germany in about 1770. It is assumed that the family immigrated to Virginia, then perhaps moved to Maryland, and lastly to Mercer County, KY, in about 1773 when their second child was born. They lived in the Harrodsburg, KY area. This French family was among the first settlers in that area.

Á Chart #32. Laura A. French, 1858

Terre Haute, IN; Preston Co., WV. Laura m. Lafayette F. Hall.

Á Chart #33. Richard C. French, 1779

Monroe Co., NY; Denmark, Exeter, Detroit, Lincoln, Southfield, MI,

Á Chart #34. Connected to and renamed Chart #2.