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John Somers French and his family attended the Trumbull Congregational Church
Chart #9, Thomas French, ca. 1615
Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA
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Seventh Generation
Children of John Beals and Betsey (Crow) French, 6.1
Ebenezer French was the first French settler in the northwest part of East Bloomfield.
7.1* Alexander Hamilton French, b. 2 Feb 1816 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, d. 20 Jan 1905, m. Nancy L. Pomeroy 4 Feb 1841 in Irondequoit, NY. In the 1900 census of Victor, Ontario Co., NY, Alexander was 84 and his father was born in MA, mother in NY. Nancy was 80 in 1900. They were living with their daughter, Cora L. who was 34, b. Nov 1865. Nancy was b. 8 Oct 1819, d. 24 Jan 1901.
7.2* Timothy Dwight French, b. 22 Jan 1818 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY. Timothy is listed in the 1860 census of East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY as age 42, living with his wife Sarah, age 39, and their children Sarah (14), Francis (10), Orion (5), and Florence (1). In the 1870 census they live in the same place, but with 2 additional children: Edgar L. (9), and Walter E. (5).
7.3 John Beals French, Jr., b. 1 Jun 1821 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, d. 1902, the last child to die.
From Victor Herald 20 June 1902
On Saturday morning last, John Beals French, one of East Bloomfield's early settlers was found sleeping the last sleep in the bed where he had lain down in his usual health only a few hours before. Mr. French has been living for some months with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Chapin, and during the past few weeks has suffered several shocks which probably led to his sudden death. Mr. French had reached the advanced age of eighty-one years and fourteen days. He was born in this town and has been an active and successful farmer in this vicinity, having retired but a short time ago on the farm at Holcomb recently purchased by E. E. Rigney. Mr. French became an ardent Republican at the founding of the party and was always a zealous advocate of its faith. At one time he was a delegate to a state convention at Saratoga and he always manifested a deep interest in local government. Mr. French was for several years a trustee of the Congregational church of East Bloomfield. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Charles Chapin, of this town, and Mrs. Wells Parmele of Victor, and one brother, Hamilton French of Victor, at present eighty-six years of age. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of the daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Charles Chapin. Rev. W. D. Robinson conducted the service. Music was rendered by members of the Congregational choir. Interment was made in East Bloomfield cemetery. The pall bearers were John S. Hamlin, Cholett Collins, Ashman B. Gause and William Mead.
7.4* Reuben E. French, b. 2 Feb 1825 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Maria H. McMichael. Reuben is listed in the 1860 census of East Bloomfield as age 35, living with Hellen French (39), Seward French (4). Reuben was a farmer.
7.5 Miranda French, b. 1826 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY.
7.6 Jane French, b. 19 Jul 1828 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY.
7.7 Caroline French, b. 1 Dec 1829 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY.
Children of Irad and Catherine (Fox) French, 6.2
7.8* Lucius R. French, b. 1822 East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Adeline (Adda) S. Hart, and moved to Ohio. They married on 18 Oct 1863 in Rulo, Nebraska. Adeline was b. 12 Jan 1822 in Canadaigua, Ontario Co., NY, d. 11 Jan 1904 in Rulo, Richardson Co., NB.
7.9 Lucy Maria French, b. 6 Jun 1824 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Sidney M. Crane.
7.10 William Henry French, b. 3 Sep 1825 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Nellie Blake.
7.11 Myron Gordon (or George) French, b. 28 Nov 1827 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Irma Estelle Fanny. In 1850, Myron was living in Victor, Ontario Co., NY, age 22, single, with the Turner family. He does not show up in further census records.
7.12 Francis Marion French, b. 27 May 1829 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Mary Bannon.
7.13 Ellen Ann French, b. 21 Mar 1839 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Jeremiah Henry Merrill.
Children of Bushrod Washington and Sarah Lucretia (Worcester) French, 6.12
7.14 Myron French, b. 15 Jul 1826 in McDonough, Chenango Co., NY. In the 1850 census, Myron was living in Victor, Ontario Co., NY, age 22, with the Turner family.
7.15* Osmer or Osner French, b. 4 Jul 1828 in Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Phidelia Perry on 28 Jan 1852. Osmer d. 6 Mar 1861 in Portage, Livingston Co., NY. Phidelia was b. 17 Apr 1833 and d. 11 Apr 1888 in Genessee Falls, Wyoming Co., NY.
7.16 Amelia D. French, b. 2 Oct 1829 in Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY.
7.17* Julius C. French, b. 2 Aug 1831 in Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Sarah Ann McKoun. In 1860, Julius was living with his parents in Portage, Livingston Co., NY, age 28, and with his siblings Darius and Esther. By 1870, JuliusÕs father had died and Julius was living with his mother Sarah L. in Noble, Defiance Co., OH, age 70, Julius was 38, and his children George (13) and Lucia A. (11) probably by his first wife who may have died. By 1880, Julius was working on the railroad, living in Emerald, Paulding, OH, age 48, living with his second wife wife Sarah, age 28, and their children Emma (6), Mary (4), and John (2). Julius enlisted in the U.S. Civil War on 17 Aug 1863 in NY on the Union side.
7.18 Mable A. French, b. 19 Mar 1833 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.
7.19 Mary Jane French, b. 27 Dec 1834 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.
7.20 Hannah Jane French, b. 22 Aug 1836 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY, m. Alfred Bennet.
7.21 Lucinda French, b. 23 Apr 1838 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.
7.22 Darius H. French, b. 12 Feb 1841 in Victor, Ontario Co., NY, m. Clarinda Williamson. In 1860, Darius was living with his parents in Portage, Livingston Co., NY, age 19.
7.23 Esther Lilly French, b. 14 Mar 1843 in Victor, Ontario Co., NY, m. Horace C. Waters. In 1860, Esther was living with her parents in Portage, Livingston Co., NY, age 17.
Children of Marcus L. and Louisa (Storrs) French, 6.19
7.24 Ernest Reuben French, b. 8 Aug 1836 in West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, d. 16 Jun 1851 (age 15) [16].
7.25 Frances ÒFannyÓ Ursula French, b. 16 Oct 1837 in West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Stephen W. Pettis on 24 Dec 1857, d. 21 Sep 1888 [16].
7.26 Edmund Marcus French, b. 31 May 1839 in West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, m. Jennie Woolridge on 7 Aug 1864, d. after 1900 [16]. By 1877 when his father died, Edmundr was living in Mexico.
7.27 Marity Mehitable French, b. 4 May 1841 in West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, d. 22 Jul 1859, age 18.
7.28 Willard Sheldon French (called Willard), b. 7 Feb 1843, m. Matilda C. Bell, d. 22 Aug 1921 [16]. In 1877 when his father died, he was living in Murray Co., MN.
7.29* Enos John French, b. 29 Mar 1845 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada [16], m. Laurana Wooster on 17 Sep 1872 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, d. 20 Feb 1932 in San Bernardino, CA [16]. By 1877 when his father died, he was living in California.
7.30 Jay Wesley French, b. 3 Apr 1847, d. 10 Nov 1890 [16]. By 1877 when his father died, he was living in Nevada.
7.31* Arthur Barton French, b. 30 Nov 1849, m. Julia Gorine Jensen (or Skarnes) who was from Sweden. They m. 30 Aug 1870 [16]. Arthur d. 26 Aug 1895 [16]. By 1877 when his father died, he was living in Kasota, MN.
Arthur Burton French was born 30 Nov. 1849 in MI, and died 26 Aug. 1895 in Kasota, MN. He married Julia Gorine Skarnes, daughter of Jens Olsen Skarnes and Anna Marie Gudbrandsdatter, on 30 Aug. 1870 in St. Peter, Le Sueur Co., MN. She was born in Oct. 1852 in Norway, and died in 1928 in Ashmere, WA. All their children were born in MN.
A profile in History of the Minnesota Valley by Rev. Edward D. Neill, Minneapolis, 1882, states: Hon. A. B. French is a Democrat and Representative from the Nineteenth District. He was born in Michigan forty-five years ago and came to Minnesota in 1855, is married, and has resided in Le Sueur County for thirty-nine years. His post-office is St. Peter, and for the past twenty-three years he has always held some township office, principally that of Justice of the Peace. In 1894 he was elected to the Legislature, and, in the session of 1895, made a record for careful and prudent attention to his duties as a member of that body [16].
7.32 Matthew French, b. 1850.
Children of Howard and Nancy (Goold) French, 6.27
7.33 Parnel Graves French, b. 15 Feb 1810 in Andover, VT [34].
7.34 Nancy Gould French, b. 5 Dec 1811 in Andover, VT [34].
7.35 Fanny Prentis French, b. 21 Jan 1815 in Andover, VT [34].
7.36 Melvin Howard French, b. 3 Feb 1818 in Andover, VT [34].
Children of Elias and Julia (Twitchell) French, 6.28
7.37 Rebecca French, b. 12 Dec 1803 in Andover, VT [34].
7.38 Persis French, b. 5 Dec 1804 in Andover, VT [34].
7.39 Silence French, b. 18 Feb 1806 in Andover, VT [34].
7.40 Mary Wilcox French, b.5 Sep 1807 in Andover, VT [34].
7.41 Stephen Twitchell French, b. 3 Feb 1809 in Andover, VT [34].
7.42 Marquis Edson French, b. 1811 in Andover, VT [34].
7.43 Julia French, b. 18 Nov 1812 in Andover, VT [34].
7.44 Roswell A. French, b. 8 Jun 1814 in Andover, VT [34].
7.45 Naomi Adeline French, b. 24 Jan 1817 in Andover, VT [34].
7.46 Sybil French, b. 6 Oct 1819 in Andover, VT [34]
Children of Reuben and Elizabeth (Derby) French, 6.31
7.47 Reuben Edwin French, b. 5 Apr 1825 in Windham, CT [34].
7.48 Amanda A. French, b. 2 Aug 1831 in Windham, CT [34].
7.49 Martin Willard French [34].
Children of Maynard and Julia Ann (Eames) French, 6.33
7.50 Jedediah Sanger French, b. 26 Mar 1830 in Albany, NY, not living at home in 1850.
7.51 Sarah Eames French, b. 21 Jul 1832 in Albany, NY, not living at home in 1850.
7.52 Charles French, b. 3 Sep 1834 in Albany, NY, not living at home in 1850.
7.53 John Maynard French, b. 7 Sep 1835 in Albany, NY, not living at home in 1850.
7.54 Charlotte Augusta French, b. 20 Oct 1837 in Albany, NY, m. William Henry Taylor.
7.55 Julia Maynard French, b. 2 Jun 1841 in Cincinnati, OH.
7.56* Richard Henry French, b. 22 Oct 1842 in Cincinnati, OH, m. Mary Pevey (Mrs. Thompson) and moved to Riverside, CA.
7.57 Maynard French, Jr., b. 6 Mar 1845.
7.58 Thomas Fine French, b. 22 Jan 1848 in Cincinnati, OH.
7.59 William Bradford French, b. 20 Feb 1850 in Cincinnati, OH. Most likely died before the 1860 census.
7.60 Percy Hamilton French, b. 9 Mar 1862 in Cincinnati, OH.
Children of Abel and Angelina (Rust) French, 6.34
7.61 Justin French, b. 1826, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.62* Albert Shepherd French, b. 1 Feb 1828 in Ellicottville, NY, m. Amanda Melvina Bryant. Lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.63 Franklin French, b. 1831, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.64 Sarah French, b. 1832, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.65 Angeline French, b. 1833, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.66 Ann E. French, b. 1836, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.67 John French, b. 1838, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
7.68 Daniel French, b. 1841, lived in Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI, in 1850.
Children of Luman and Clarissa (Porter) French, 6.35
7.69 Samuel French, b. 1834 in NY. In 1860 he was living in Franklin, Franklin Co., NY, age 26, with his parents Luman (66) and Clary (66) and his brother Russell (23). Samuel probably died before 1870 as he is not in the census.
7.70 Russell L. French, b. 1838 in NY. He is listed in the 1880 census of Franklin, Franklin Co., NY, age 42, living with his wife Annie (42), and children Flora D. (8), Jennie A. (5), Willey (13 – his nephew), and Fredrick (10 – his nephew).
Children of Russell and Minerva (Brinsmaid) French, 6.39
7.71 Warren F. French, b. 1837 in Jericho, VT, d. 1909, m. Catherine McDonough or Kate McDonald and moved to Patterson, NJ.
7.72 Albertine B. French, b. 1840 in Jericho, VT, d. 1901, m. A. Sanford Lee in 1872.
Children of Edward and Dora Ann (Worden) French, 6.42
7.73 George French, b. ca. 1825.
7.74 Julia French.
7.75 Oliver French.
7.76 Clarissa French.
7.77 Jonathan French.
7.78 Ellen French.
Children of Josiah and Ruth French, 6.46
7.79 Levi French, b. ca. 1824 and listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
7.80 Betsey B. French, b. ca. 1819 and listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
Children of Nathaniel Hall and Bula (Burton) French, 6.49
7.81 Rebecca French b. 1794 of Addison Co., VT.
7.82 Betsey French of Addison Co., VT.
7.83 Sarah French, b. 21 Dec 1796 in New Haven, VT, m. Lawrence S. Mason. Lawrence was a native of MA, had learned the trade of a cabinet-maker and wheelwright when a young man, married the first time and lost his wife after 2 children. There he m2. Sarah French. Sarah d. in 1877 in New Haven, VT [35]. Sarah and Lawrence removed to Potsdam, NY, where 3 sons and 2 daughters were born unto them.
7.84* Wheeler French, b. 1798 in VT, had 4 children [25]. Wheeler wrote to Ira T. French to deliver sheep of Samuel FrenchÕs estate to Lyman Champlain. He is listed in the 1850 census of Addison, Addison Co., VT, age 53, with his wife Mary or Polly (perhaps Champion), age 47, and 3 members of the family with the surname French. They are: George (24), Harriet (21), Mary (16), and Emily (11). Also living with them is George Champion, age 15. Wheeler was a farmer. In the 1860 census, the city is the same, but children George, Mary, and Harriet are no longer living at home. In 1870 the city is the same and no children are living at home. Wheeler d. 13 Feb 1875 in West Addison.
From the History of the Town of Addison, VT [51]: Wheeler French located in Addison in 1833, and his father, Nathaniel, was one of the early settlers in New Haven. George, son of Wheeler, now resides here, one of the ex-representatives of the town in the General Assembly.
7.85* Nathaniel French, Jr., b. Sep 1801 in New Haven, VT, d. 1885. He m. Samantha A. Kipp in Ferrisburg, VT [25]. She was b. 16 Nov 1803 and they had 7 children.
7.86 Lucy French of Addison Co., VT.
7.87 Samuel French of Addison Co., VT [25].
7.88 Mary French, b. 1814, d. 1879 of Addison Co., VT.
7.89 Eunice French of Addison Co., VT.
Children of Samuel and Frances (Holberton) French, 6.51
7.90 Susan French.
7.91 Frances S. French.
7.92 Samuel French, b. 1803 in Stratford, CT.
Children of David and Sally (Tupper) French, 6.53
7.93* Ira Tupper French, b. 21 Dec 1807 in Potsdam, NY, m. Laura Jane Perry on 14 Aug 1832 in Canton, NY. He d. 9 Oct 1894 in Potsdam, NY [33]. Laura b. 12 Jun 1808 in Potsdam, NY and d. 7 Aug 1882 in Potsdam, NY, the dau. of William and Mary (Polly Felton) Perry of Canton, NY [33]. Ira was born in the dog cabin and d. at Henry David FrenchÕs house. Laura Jane died at the Halfway House which was used as a church.
7.94 Clarissa French, b. 15 May 1809 in Potsdam, NY. No heirs.
7.95 Harriet Jane French, b. 16 Jun 1812 in Potsdam, NY, m. Nathan H. Edgerton. Harriet was born in the log cabin and married in the Halfway House or church. The only chyild of her marriage, William Alexander Edgerton, b. 31 Jan 1934 in Potsdam, NY, d. in Potsdam, NY, on 5 Jan 1835 at the Halfway House, age 1.
Children of Sherman and Charity (Beach) French, 6.57
7.96 Samuel French, bapt. on 21 Jun 1818 with his siblings George, Levi, and Mary Ann, as the children of Sherman and Charity at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52].
7.97 Levi French, bapt. on 21 Jun 1818 with his siblings Samuel, George, and Mary Ann, as the children of Sherman and Charity at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52]. Levi d. 10 Jul 1818 at age 4 and his death was recorded at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52].
7.98 Mary Ann French, bapt. on 21 Jun 1818 with his siblings Samuel, Levi, and George, as the children of Sherman and Charity at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52].
7.99* George French, bapt. on 21 Jun 1818 with his siblings Samuel, Levi, and Mary Ann, as the children of Sherman and Charity at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52]. George m. Susan Lyon.
7.100 Catharine Eunice French, bapt. 1 Nov 1819 as the dau. of Sherman and Charity at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52].
7.101* Legrand French, bapt. 21 Oct 1823 with his brother Levi at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52]. The 1860 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT shows Legrand b. ca. 1825 in CT, living with his wife Mary, age 34, and their children: George (15), Amanda (14), Anar (13), Isabella (10), and Sarah (5).
7.102 Levi French, bapt. 21 Oct 1823 with his brother Legrand at the Trumbull Congregational Church [52]. His mother d. 22 Oct 1823 at age 36, giving birth to this child. This could be the Levi who m. Betsy B. Nichols of Trumbull on 25 Nov 1849 [52].
Children of Sherman and Pamelia French, 6.57
7.103 Nelson French, b. 1817 and is listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT. No more records exist for Nelson after the 1850 census.
7.104 Charity French, b. 1834 and is listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT. She is named after ShermanÕs first wife who died in labor. Pamelia was an administrator of the Trumbull Congregational Church in 1839, on 1 Jan 1843, and on 20 Nov 1849. She d. 11 Aug 1880 at age 85y and 3m in Easton, and in buried at the Long Hill Burying-ground in Trumbull [52]. She could be NelsonÕs daughter, but more research is needed.
Children of Simeon and Esther (Hurd) French, 6.63
7.105* John Somers French, b. 24 Nov 1815 in Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT [41], baptized 6 Jun 1819 in Trumbull, CT according to Trumbull County Congregational Church records. He m. Jane Ann Vosburgh in Claverack, NY on 16 Sep 1836 [41]. She was b. in Claverack, NY at the Claverack Reform Church [45] on 16 Nov 1815 [41] or 1816 [45]. They moved to Oswego, NY [41]. In 1850 when John was 34, he worked as a house carpenter and lived in Milwaukee, WI [42]. By 1860 they had left Wisconsin and by 1870 they were living in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA [42]. John d. 15 Sep 1861 and is buried at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery in Santa Clara, CA [45].
7.106 William Birdsi French, b. ca. 1817 in Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT [41], baptized 6 Jun 1819 in Trumbull, CT according to Trumbull County Congregational Church records.
7.107 Rebecca French, b. ca. 1819 in Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT [41], baptized 6 Jun 1819 in Trumbull, CT according to Trumbull County Congregational Church records.
7.108 Ester Caroline French, ch 11 Oct 1821 in Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT. EsterÕs mother died in childbirth with this child [41].
Children of Asa and Catherine French, 6.64
7.109 Asa W. French, b. 1832 and listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
7.110 Benjamin H. French, b. 1835 and listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
7.111 Sarah M. French, b. 1837 and listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
7.112 Mary M. French, b. 1841 and listed in the 1850 census of Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
Children of David and Abigail Mary (Hawley) French, 6.66
7.113 Elijah B. French, b. 1834.
7.114* Charles Henman French, b. 10 Apr 1836 in Trumbull, CT, m. Susan Ann Carter on 1 Jan 1865 in Redding, Ct. Charles d. 21 Apr 1902 in Danbury, CT.
7.115 Rufus M. French, b. 1839 in Trumbull, CT.
Children of David and Hannah M. (Stone) French, 6.66
7.116 James W. French, b. 1845.
7.117 Elizabeth Gertrude French, b. 1847.
7.118 David Clark French, b. 1849, m. Sarah Blood.
7.119 George French, m. Ella Bailey.
Children of David French, 6.77
7.120 Sally French of Newton, CT, m. Wakelee.
7.121 Jane French of Newton, CT.
7.122 Betsey French, b. 1829 in Newton, CT.
7.123 Clarissa French, b. 1833 in Newton, CT.
7.124 Eliza French of Newton, CT.
7.125 William French, b. 1835 in Newton, CT.
Children of Turney French, 6.78
7.126 George French of Newton, CT.
7.127 Wheeler French of Newton, CT.
7.128 Harriet French, b. 1836 in Newton, Fairfield Co., CT.
Children of Prosper and Mary French, 6.80
7.129 Edward French, b. 1831 in NY.
7.130 Mary H. French, b. 1835 in NY.
7.131 George French, b. 1838 in NY.
7.132 Phillip H. French, b. 1841 in NY.
Children of Luther Leavitt and Isabel (Culver) French, 6.86
7.133 Orton G. French, b. 8 Sep 1840.
7.134 Samuel D. French, b. 30 May 1842, m. Elvira Kinney.
7.135 Lucelia French, b. 21 Nov 1844, died before the 1850 census.
7.136 Mary E. French, b. 2 Jun 1846, m. Brian.
7.137 Edward O. French, b. 7 Mar 1848.
7.138* Norris E. French, b. 22 Sep 1850, m. Mary E. Ingalls.
7.139 Louisa French, b. 8 Feb 1853, m. Fenmore R. Stratton.
7.140 Esick W. French, b. 5 Oct 1861.
Children of George B. and Jane (Howick) French, 6.108
7.141 Elizabeth Howick French, m. Samuel E. Penfield.
Children of Hiram and Susan (Stevens) French, 6.109
7.142 Mary French, b. ca. 1825.
7.143 Elizabeth (Betsey) French, b. ca. 1829.
7.144* Ichabod N. French, b. ca. 1833, d. 25 Oct 1888 in Co. H., 19th NY Infantry. Buried at the Weedsport Rural Cemetery, Cayuga Co., NY [24]. Ichabod m. Anna Margaret Hooper on 12 Mar 1854 and had 7 children. She was b. 17 Sep 1836 in Rahway, Essex Co., NJ.
7.145 William French, b. ca. 1836.
7.146* James B. French, b. 14 Jul 1841 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY, d. 15 Feb 1920/21 in Jackson Co., MI [20] or in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI (from Chart #55), m. Cynthia Bement or Bemment or Bennett, who was b. ca. 1850 in MI, d. 4 Aug 1926 in MI [20]. They had 8 children.
7.147* Amos P. French, b. May 1841 in NY, d. 1921 in Brutus, Cayuga Co., NY, where he was in the 1920 census. In 1910 he lived in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY. He m. Catherine ca. 1870. Catherine was b. in Jul 1853 in NY and d. in 1938. Amos d. in 1921. They had 4 children.
7.148* Nathaniel B. French, b. Aug 1845 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY, d. in Cato, lived with his parents in the 1870 census, not found in 1880. He m. Nattie ca. 1894. She was b. in Jun 1871 in NY. They had 3 children.
Children of Charles E. and Lydia French, 6.112
7.149 Joseph French, b. 1833 in Cayuga, NY, d. 8 Dec 1857 at 24 years old in MI
7.150* Columbus French, b. Nov 1836 in NY, d. after 1910. In 1880, he lived in Locke, Ingham Co., MI. In 1900 and 1910 he lived in Canyon, ID. He m. Susan Graves on 1 Jan 1866. She was b. Jun 1844 in MI. They had 1 child.
7.151 Cynthia French, b. 1842 in NY, lived in Blackman, Jackson Co., MI in 1870, m. Benjamin H. Green and had 4 children: Joanna Green, John Green, Cora Green, Myrtie Green.
7.152 Jasper French, b. 1845 in NY, m. Elizabeth.
7.153 Charles French, b. Sep 1846 in NY, d. 18 Oct 1846 in infancy [23]. Perhaps his mother died in childbirth.
Children of Charles E. and Louisa (Sears) French, 6.112
7.154* Irving French, b. 14 Aug 1848, d. 3 or 5 Nov 1905 in Jackson Co., MI, m. Clarissa Eldred who was b. in 1851 in NY. They had 2 children.
7.155 Arvilla French, b. ca. 1851 in Rives, Jackson Co., MI, d. 7 Sep 1853, d. 7 Sep 1853 in infancy in Rives, Jackson Co., MI [23].
7.156 Etta Dell French, b. 4 Oct 1854 in Rives, Jackson Co., MI, d. after 1920. She was living with her son, Ward, in Jackson, MI in 1920. She m. Harry Draper who was b. 21 Jan 1851 in Akron, NY, and had 2 children: Pearl Draper and Ward H. Draper. They were m. 25 Nov 1881 in Rives, MI.
7.157 Atta Belle French, b. ca. 1855 in Rives, Jackson Co., MI, m. Mortimer Pulver in 1883.
7.158 Ida Louise French, b. 3 Sep 1857, d. Nov 1942, living in Jackson, MI, in 1930, m. William D. Smith on 31 Aug 1879, and had son Melvin J. Smith ca. 1882.
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