French Family Association

The Official Website of the Surname French

Chart #14, James French of
Prince William County, VA
Overwharton, Stafford County, VA
and Montgomery Co. KY

Seventh Generation

This page updated by Mara French on 2/10/14. Numbers in brackets [ ] show the source material and refer to the bibliography. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. Please send any corrections or additions to Mara French.

Contents

FFA Home Page

List of Chart #14 Slaveholders and Slaves

French Family Slaveholders of Mulatto and Black Slaves

Prince William County Court Papers

DNA Group 21 and Cross-Reference chart

Bibliography

Generations: Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Seventh Generation

Children of William French Jr. and Martha Wingate, 6.2

7.1* Sidney French, b. ca. 1845 in KY, m. Helen M. Richard of Springfield, IL, and had 3 daughters: Florence French (b. 1873 in NE), Jennie French (b. 1876 in KY), and Anne French. Florence m. J. Craik Jackson of Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY. Jennie died young, unmarried. Anne m. Rob Farmer [18]. Helen was b. ca. 1849. Sidney was a lawyer. Sidney appears in the 1850 census of District 1, Franklin Co., KY, age 5, b. 1845, living with his parents William 33 and Martha 21, and his siblings Isaac C. 4 and Sally C. 2. By the 1880 census of Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, Sidney is married, is a lawyer, states that his father was born in Kentucky and his mother in Maryland, and he has 2 children: Florence H. 7, and Jennie E. 4.

7.2* Isaac C. French, b. ca. 1846 in KY, m. Elizabeth Richard (perhaps the sister of Helen above) and had 3 children. Isaac appears in the 1880 census of Curran, Sangamon Co., IL, as 33, with his wife Elizabeth, 27, and their son Jay T. French, 5, and dau. Susan French, age 3.

7.3 Sallie C. French, b. ca. 1848 in KY, m. L. L. Pence on 3 Jun 1880 and had 2 children: William Luther Pence and Sallie French Pence [18]. She was a teacher according to the 1880 census, and both were members of the Christian Church. L. L. Pence was police judge of Belle Point, KY, for several years.

7.4 Susan French, after 1850 in KY, m. Logan McKee, of Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, no children [18].

7.5 William T. French, b. 1861 in IL, d. unmarried in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY [18]. He was a merchant’s clerk as was his father. He was living in Frankfort in the 1880 census with his parents and siblings.

7.6 Laura L. French, b. 8 Nov 1865 in IL, d. unmarried, 9 Jan 1947, in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, buried at the Frankfort Cemetery [18]. She signed her mother’s death certificate.

7.7 Joseph A. French, b. 1870 in KY, d. 1941 and is buried at the Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY. He served as his father’s executor. It is said that he dropped dead on Elkhorn Creek bank [18] in 1941. He m. Emma or Edith Tutt, 1881-1926, no heirs [18]. Edith was b. May 1881 in KY, the dau. of William J. and Kate M. (Hodges) Tutt, both born in Kentucky. She is listed in the 1900 census of Eminence, Henry Co., KY, living with her parents and siblings, and is single.

Census

The 1910 census of Shelbyville Ward 2, Shelby Co., KY, show Edith (27) married and living with Joseph A. French (40), no children.

The 1920 census of Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY states that he was b. ca. 1870 in KY, m. Edith, and that both his parents were born in KY, he is white, age 50 in 1920, no children.

By the 1930 census, Edith had died and Joseph cannot be found.

Death

Joseph and Edith were both buried in the Frankfort Cemetery in Franklin Co., KY.

Children of John Wickliffe French and Amanda Chinn, 6.3

7.8 Joseph French, b. 2 Nov 1851, d. 29 Oct 1852 (1 year) [18]. He was buried at the French Cemetery in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

7.9 Mary Katherine (Katie) French, b. 14 Mar 1854, d. 12 Jul 1918 in Franklin Co., KY, m. James William Jones on 16 Feb 1882, and had 9 children. They lived on a farm adjoining that of her father. James Jones d. 7 Feb 1945, aged 91 [18]. Their children were Mary Alice Jones, James Sidney Jones, William French Jones, Thomas Dawson Jones, Russell Jones, Amanda Elizabeth Jones, Edward Jones, Howard Jones, and Louis Jones [18].

7.10 William Chinn French, b. 19 Jan 1856 in KY, lived in Switzer (Forks of Elkhorn), Franklin Co., KY, d. unmarried 8 Apr 1926 [18]. He was a farm hand. In the 1900 census of Switzer, Franklin Co., KY, also called Forks of Elkhorn, Franklin Co., KY, William was age 44, single, white, living with many of his siblings: Franklin 42 and his wife Alice 29, Richard C. 34, and Benjamin J. French 32. All but Franklin were single. They also lived with Cynthia Williams, black, divorced, b. Mar 1865, who was a servant with her 2 children: Jessie Williams and Lillie M. Williams.

7.11 Franklin “Frank” French, b. Mar 1858 in KY, lived in Switzer, (Forks of Elkhorn), Franklin Co., KY, d. 6 Jan 1943 [18] in Fayette, KY. He was a farm hand, no heirs.

7.12 Alice C. French, b. Jun 1860 in KY, lived in Switzer, (Forks of Elkhorn), Franklin Co., KY in 1900. Single at age 29 in the 1900 census.

7.13 Wickliffe French, b. 4 Jul 1861, died in infancy [18].

7.14* Robert Lee French, b. 27 Jul 1863, d. 13 May 1934 in Franklin Co., KY, m. Sarah Head Pryor, dau. of Dr. Green Lewis Pryor and Martha Ann Head in Monterey, KY, on 12 Oct 1892. They had 2 daughters: Harriet Pryor French who m. William Whitley Moore; and Alice Lee French, m. James Lister Darlington [18]. Sally was b. 4 Jun 1871, d. 29 Jun 1954. Both are buried at the Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

7.15 Dr. Richard Calloway French, b. 18 Aug 1865 in KY, lived in Switzer, (Forks of Elkhorn), Franklin Co., KY, d. Nov 1900, graduated from Louisville School of Medicine, practiced in Midway, KY [18], unmarried, no heirs.

7.16 Benjamin Quinn French, b. 12 Feb 1866 in KY, d. 9 Aug 1945 [18] in Franklin, KY. In the 1930 census of Franklin Co., KY, Quinn was living with his brother, Frank 72, and Frank’s wife Alice 65. Quinn was 62, no heirs.

7.17 Elizabeth (Lizzie) French, b. 19 Sep 1872, d. 18 Dec 1894, m. Rev. Fred W. Eberhardt of Bourbon Co., KY [18].

Children of Charles Stephen French and Margaret Hockaday Moore, 6.8

None of these children had children who carried on the surname French.

7.18 Mary Eva French, b. 20 Aug 1856 in KY. She never married and continued to live with her parents. She died at age 77 on 4 Mar 1934 and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY.

7.19 Emily Irvine French, b. 15 Sep 1858 in Winchester, Clark Co., KY. She m. Asa R. Sphar and died in 1951 in Clark Co., KY. She was buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY.

7.20 William Hendley French, b. 1860 in KY. He m. Bettie R. Payne in 1887. He d. 15 Dec 1915 in Clark Co. and does not appear to have children. Both are buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY.

7.21 Margaret Ann “Maggie” French, b. 28 Nov 1863 in Winchester, Clark Co., KY, d. 15 Oct 1948. She m. William George McCredy and had at least 4 children: French S. McCredy, John D. McCredy, Emily E. McCredy, and William George McCredy, all of whom appear in the 1900 census of Winchester, Clark Co., KY. They are both buried at the Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark Co., KY.

7.22 Thomas Richard French, b. 1865 in KY. He appears in the 1870 and 1880 census of Winchester, KY, living with his parents. Perhaps there were 2 sons named Thomas Richard French, as one was born on 25 Jul 1866 and died on 27 Jan 1868 and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY. A total of 22 ancestors with the surname French are buried at the Winchester Cemetery.

7.23 Pattie E. French, b. 28 Oct 1868 in KY. She m. Newton Holly Witherspoon on 21 Feb 1894 in Clark Co., KY. She d. 11 May 1934 in Clark Co., KY, and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY. Newton was b. 28 Apr 1846, d. 24 May 1921, and is buried at the same cemetery. He must have joined the 5^th Kentucky Cavalry (Confederate) as a 16 or 17 year old. His marriage to Pattie was his second marriage. He m1. Laura J. (1855-1893).

Pattie Witherspoon’s book of poetry, “Elizabeth of Boonesborough”, published in 1909 when she was 41 [36]. See at https://archive.org/details/elizabethofboone00with. 136 pages, dedicated to her father, Charles Stephen French.

7.24 Sarah C. French, b. 5 Jun 1871 in KY. She had married a man by the name of Youtsey, but by the time she was 28 in the 1900 census of Winchester, Clark Co., KY, she is single and living with her parents and siblings. She m2. J. B. Yates and lived in Justice Precinct 3, Bowie, TX, in the 1920 census. By the 1930 census, she returned to Winchester and was living with her husband Jesse B. Yates. She d. 16 Jan 1940 in Clark Co., KY, and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY.

Children of Rev. Richard French and Mary T., 6.11

7.25 Julia French, b. 19 Apr 1877 in KY, d. 8 Dec 1963 and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY. She m. Williams.

7.26 Mary C. French, b. Apr 1880 in KY

7.27 Elizabeth D. French, b. 7 Dec 1881 in KY, d. 30 Mar 1955 and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark Co., KY. She apparently did not marry

7.28* James Hay French, b. 16 Jul 1885 in KY, d. Feb 1984 at age 98 in Winchester, Clark Co., KY, and is buried at the Winchester Cemetery. In the 1920 census, he was living in Winchester, Clark Co., KY, married to Jennie French who was b. in 1896. In the 1930 census of Winchester, they had son Richard F. French, b. 7 Mar 1928, d. 25 Aug 1998 in Winchester, Clark Co., KY.

7.29* William P. French, b. 8 Apr 1888 in KY. He m. Patsy Pickrell by the 1910 census of Winchester, Clark Co., KY, and had 2 children: Marion P. French, daughter, b. 1911 and Elizabeth B. French, daughter, b. 1918.

Children of William Taylor French II and Louisa C. Thomas, 6.13

All 4 siblings were raised by James and Ellen French according to the 1860 census of Seguin, Guadalupe, TX, because their father died in 1861.

7.30* Howard Royall French, b. 15 Aug 1847 in VA according to the 1860 census of Sequin, Guadalupe, TX, m. Phoebe Crawford [1] ca. 1875. Had 2 sons. One son lived in NY, other in Mt. Sterling, KY. Howard d. 11 Sep 1917 in Montgomery, KY.

7.31 William T. French, b. 20 Aug 1850 in VA according to the 1860 census of Sequin, Guadalupe, TX, d. 20 Mar 1872 [1]. No heirs.

7.32 George T. French, b. 24 Mar 1853 in VA according to the 1860 census of Sequin, Guadalupe, TX, d. 6 Jun 1883 [1], age 30.

7.33 Stephen French, b. 6 Apr 1857 [1] in VA according to the 1860 census of Sequin, Guadalupe, TX,. His father died in 1861 in Mt. Sterling, KY when Stephen was only 3. Stephen and his 3 siblings were raised by James and Ellen French according to the 1860 census of Seguin, Guadalupe, TX. James was a lawyer.

Children of Marcellus French and Elizabeth Henrietta Logan, 6.18

3 of their 8 children died young.

7.34 Margaret Logan French, b. 26 Oct 1858 in Halifax Co., VA, d. 22 Jan 1879 in Halifax Co., VA [1]. (Died before age 25) She was buried at the Logan Family Cemetery in Halifax Co., VA.

7.35 James Logan French, b. 6 Apr 1860 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, d. 30 Aug 1861 in Halifax Co., VA [1]. (Died in infancy)

7.36 Sarah “Sallie” Henry French, b. 29 Jul 1861 in Halifax, VA, d. 1913, m. Charles C. Carrington on 20 Aug 1883, and had 4 sons: George Cabell Carrington, Charles R. Carrington, William Lorrin Carrington, and Marcellus French Carrington [1]. He was the son of Sally Winston Henry and Dr. George C. Carrington. Sarah also had 5 daughters in addition to her 4 sons: Margaret Logan Carrington Stebbins, Sarah Henry Carrington Dorrier, Elizabeth French Carrington Heyward, Alice Cary Carrington Settle, Winifred Wilson Carrington Perkins [45].

7.37 Charles Richard French, b. 25 Dec 1863, m. Mrs. Letitia (nee Edmonson) Thornton of Halifax Co., VA [1]. He d. 24 Jun 1910. Letitia was b. 20 Nov 1862 and d. 6 Jul 1942.

7.38 Marcellus French Jr., b. 12 Dec 1865 in Halifax Co., VA, d. “Woodside” Pittsylvania Co., VA 15 Jun 1866 at 6 months old [1].

7.39* Junius Butler French, b. 21 May 1867 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, lived in Chattanooga, TN, m1. Hattie Bayne Dix of Accomac Co., VA, and had daughter Margaret Logan French. He m2. Miss Sarah (Sadie) Wyatt of Chattanooga, TN on 18 Dec 1900 [1], d. in VA 29 Sep 1944 in Chattanooga, TX. Hattie was b. 28 Oct 1866, d. 1 Dec 1892 in Chattanooga, TX. Her parents were Levin D. Dix and Charlotte Ann Bayne of Accomac, VA. Sarah was dau. of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wyatt of Marion, AL [1], and was b. 9 Jun 1878 and died sometime after 1940. This information is from the “Sons of the American Revolution Membership Application” that their son, Wyatt, filled out. Wyatt was born 22 Jun 1904. Junius was buried at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

7.40* William Logan French, b. 19 Apr 1869 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, m. his first cousin, Sarah Lorrinilla French (see 7.46) of San Antonio, TX on 30 Jan 1896 [1], d. 28 Dec 1953 in Williamson, WV [21]. She d. 28 Oct 1914 [1]. He m2. 3 May 1915 Nettie Ann Lee dau. of George W. Lee and Sarah Collins, b. 31 May 1895 in Tennessee, d. Sep 1977 [63].

Sarah Lorrinilla French (1867 - 1914) with her other two sons by William Logan French.  From left to right: Junius Butler French (1903 - 1974), Sarah Lorrinilla French, and Marcellus French (1901 - 1973).

7.41 Julia Coleman French, b. 8 Jul 1872 in Bedford Co., VA, m. Addison “Addie” M. Sparrow on 13 Nov 1895 [1] in Halifax Co., VA, d. 21 Dec 1952 in VA. Addie was b. 1874 in Halifax Co., VA. They had children Bettie H. Sparrow in 1896, Julia F. Sparrow in 1899, and Maggie A. Sparrow in 1902.

7.42 Henry Gordon French, b. 29 Jun 1876 in Bedford Co., VA, d. 8 Jul 1976 in Bedford Co., VA.

Children of James Henry French and Sarah Lorrinilla Webb, 6.20

All born in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

7.43* Rev. Junius Butler French, b. 29 Jan 1858 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX [40], m. Annie Lawrence Dial on 2 Sep 1885 in San Marcos, TX, d. 9 Feb 1918 in Jacksonville, Florida. Annie was b. 7 Feb 1867 in Wilson County, TX, d. 26 Sep 1941 in Los Angeles, California [1]. Rev. Junius was a pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church of Forth Worth, TX.

Reverend Junius Butler French

Annie Dial French

Rev. Junius Butler French, b. 29 Jan 1858 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., d. 9 Feb 1918 in Jacksonville, Florida. He and Annie are buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.

Annie L. French was buried in 1941 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX

7.44 Olive Ann French, b. 25 Feb 1860, in San Antonio, TX [40], d. 26 Jan 1936, m. Judge Joseph Phillip Devine of San Antonio, TX, on 2 Sep 1879 and had 6 children [1]. Joseph was b. 17 Jul 1856 in San Antonio, TX, d. 28 May 1903 in San Antonio, TX [25]. Judge Joseph was the son of Judge Thomas Jefferson Devine. They lived at 421 Crescent St., Alamo Heights, TX and later at 3615 Broadway. They had 7 children of which 6 were still alive at Judge Joseph P Devine’s death: Sarah, Joseph, Helen O., James, Thomas, William, and Franklin. See http://genforum.genealogy.com/devine/messages/1255.html.

Joseph Phillip Sr. Devine

Notes for JOSEPH PHILLIP SR. DEVINE:

Obituary:

City Assessor Joseph P. Devine died at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning at his late residence, 719 Howard Street. Brights Disease, from which Mr. Devine had been suffering intensly for eight weeks, confining him to his bed during that period, was the cause of his death. The members of the family and immediate relatives were present when death came.

The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and will be conducted in the family home. The Rev. A. G. Jones of the First Presbyterian church will conduct the services and will be assisted by Rev. Robert Hall of the Westminster Presbyterian church. Interment will take place in Cemetery No. 1.

The death of Mr. Devine, although not a surprise, for his serious illness was known to his large following of friends, came as a shock nevertheless. He was popular and well known, because of his life-long residence in this city. When his death was announced, the Assessor's office in the city was immediately closed, and crepe was suspended from the door of the main entrance into the office. The office will remain closed today, as well as all of the other city offices after 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

Mayor Hicks issued an order to the head of each department to close promptly at that hour, and all of the city officials, together with the members of the City Council, were requested to attend the funeral in a body.

The Rev. Junius B. French, brother of Mrs. Devine, arrived in the city Wednesday evening from Fort Worth, where he is a pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian church.

The death of Mr. Devine became known to his many freinds early in the day and many appeared at the family residence to offer condolence and sympathy to the bereaved widow. Many floral pieces were sent to the home in the afternoon which practically covered the casket in which the remains reposed. Because of the large acquaintance Mr. Devine emjoyed the funeral service will be a public one, and the many friends he had during life are invited to attend.

During his private life Mr. Devine was highly respected as a citizen, and when he entered public life he enjoyed the thorough confidence of the people of this city. He was a native of San Antonio, having been born in this city July 17, 1856. With the exception of a few years during which he conducted a large ranch in this county, his entire life was spent in San Antonio.

Mr. Devine received his education in the Notre Dame University, Indiana. Immediately after completing his studies he returned to this city. His father the late Thomas J. Devine, was a judge of the Supreme Court of Texas.

In 1879 Mr. Devine was married to Miss Olive A. French, daughter of Hon. J. H. French, who served several terms in this city as Mayor. Seven children blessed the happy couple. six of whom, Sarah, Helen O., Joseph, Thomas, William and Franklin survive him.. Two brothers and two sisters also survive Mr. Devine, T. N. Devine, A. E. Devine and Mrs. W. S. Smith and Mrs. Kate May.

Soon after abandoning his ranch interests, which was in 1890, Mr. Devine entered public life. He was elected alderman and served one term during Mayor Elmendorf's administration. Several years later he was elected to the office of Assessor and with general satisfaction to the city he was serving his second term.

Eight weeks ago Mr. Devine, because of a severe attack of Brights disease, from which he was a sufferer for many years, was forced to abandon his work in the Assessor's office. His illness became worse as time wore on, and he suffered intensely until death came to his relief.

7.45* James Vassar French, b. 25 Jun 1864 in San Antonio, TX, m. Augusta Hirschfield and had 2 daughters, Josephine and Lonnie. Josephine m. Joseph Rosenfeld of Los Angeles, CA, and had 2 daughters. Lonnie m. Dick Walker of Fort Worth [1]. James V. d. 26 Nov 1925 in CA.

7.46* Sarah (Sallie) Lorrinilla French, b. 23 Jul 1867, d. 28 Oct 1914, m. William French, her first cousin (see 7.40) on 30 Jan 1896 in San Antonio, TX. William was the son of her uncle, Marcellus French [1].

Sarah Lorrinilla French probably before she got married.

Sarah Lorrinilla French (1867 - 1914) with her other two sons by William Logan French.  From left to right: Junius Butler French (1903 - 1974), Sarah Lorrinilla French, and Marcellus French (1901 - 1973)

7.47 Franklina Gray French, b. 25 Jul 1872 in San Antonio, TX, d. 18 Oct 1959, age 87, in Mountain View, CA. She m. Francis (Franklin) Gerrit (Garrett) Yates, and had 5 children [1]. In 1915 when her mother died, Franklina was living in Fort Worth, TX. Franklin Yates was b. 1857, d. 1908. Around 1920 Franklina and her family lived in Pasadena, CA. Her daughter Sarah Evelyn Yates married Robert Soldini. Eventually they moved from Pasadena to the Burlingame/San Mateo area of California where Evelyn died in 1968.

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