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The Scotch-Irish Movement to Pennsylvania
Early Settlers to Pennsylvania
Naming Conventions
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First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
Fifth Generation
Sixth Generation
Seventh Generation
Eighth Generation
Bibliography
Outline or Index of FFA Chart #66
1.1 Samuel French, b.
1760-1765 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., PA (historically in Abington,
Lackawanna County now Montgomery County) [5], d. Jan 1816 intestate in Amberson Valley, Fannett Twp,
Franklin Co., PA [6] and is buried in the Amberson
Union Cemetery.
2.1 Mary (Polly) French [6], b. 22 Sep 1787
in Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [17], m. John Taylor by 1810 [9], as John Taylor.
2.2 Andrew French [6], b. 1789 in Fannett,
Franklin Co., PA [17], m. Betsy Baylie or Bayle [9]
on 4 Aug 1816 in the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church, Middle Spring, PA.
2.3 John French, b. 6 May 1791 in Amberson Valley, Franklin Co., PA [1], or, b. 6 May 1793
[6] [8] [11] in Amberson Valley, Franklin Co., PA, d.
27 Dec 1862 [6] [8] 7 months after his wife died, in North Henderson, Mercer
Co., IL, where he’s buried in the Mount Vernon Cemetery [4] [11]. He m. Sarah
Young in Franklin Co., PA in Jan 1817 [4].
3.1 Samuel French, b. 25 Aug 1817 in Metal Twp.,
Franklin Co., PA, d. 5 Nov 1881, aged 64 years, in East Pennsboro Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, m. Elizabeth Ziegler on 5 Mar 1840.
4.1 William Alexander French [11], b. 21 Jan 1840 in
Newville, Cumberland, PA, d. 3 Dec 1911 in Knoxville, Allegheny, PA.
4.2 Sarah Agnes French [11], b. 27 Aug 1842 in PA, d. 11
Nov 1928 aged 86 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA, m. Robert Welsh Green (1841-1926).
4.3 Margaret E. French,
d. young [11].
4.4 James French, d. young [11].
4.5 Matilda French
[11].
4.6 Rebecca Virginia
French [11], b. 1850 in PA.
4.7 Anna French [11].
4.8 Arabella French [11], b. 30 Sep 1855 in Springfield,
Delaware, PA, d. 23 Oct 1942 aged 87, buried in the Newville Cemetery,
Newville, Cumberland, PA. She m. Isaac Sollenberger
(1852-1939)
4.9 Charles Holland French
[11], b. 1858.
4.10 Elizabeth French
[11], b. 1862.
3.2 Mary (Polly) Ann French, b. 4 Sep 1819 in Metal
Twp., Franklin Co., PA, d. 7 Oct 1889 in Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA,
buried at the Spring Hill Cemetery, m. Timothy Holland in 1840. She may have
married John Taylor also.
3.3 Hannah French, b. 14 Oct 1821 probably Newton
Twp., Cumberland Co., PA, d. probably at the birth of her first child. She m.
William Gracey or Gracy in 1839.
3.4 Sarah French, b. 2 Jan 1823, Newton Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, d. 20 May 1905 at N. Henderson, Mercer Co. IL. She m. John Young
Ernst, probably 1844 or 1845 [4] [8].
3.5 Rebecca French, b. 15 Feb 1825, Newton Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, d. 3 Apr 1915, m. Paul Siebert in 1849.
3.6 Elizabeth French, b. 17 May 1829 in Newton Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, d. 12 Apr 1901, m. Samuel Eckman in Mar 1851.
3.7 John Young French I, b. 15 Sep 1830 in Newton
Twp., Cumberland Co., PA, or b. 15 Sep 1830 in Metal Township, Franklin Co., PA
[1], d. 6 May 1904 near Dexter IA, m1. Rosanna L. Dredge on 24 Mar 1853. John
m2. Sarah Dunn Williams on 2 May 1867.
4.11 William Henry French [11], b. 18 Mar 1854 in
Knox, IL, d. 26 Feb 1855.
4.12 Jacob Eckman French [11], b. 11 Dec 1855 in
Haw Creek, Knox, IL, d. 4 Feb 1935 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. He was married
twice and had at least 10 children. Jacob m1. unk,
m2. Ida Amelia Loenning.
5.1 Solotis “Otis” French, b. 5 Oct 1880 in Iowa, of Mitchel, SD, m. Selma F. Goodbla
and divorced. Otis had one son by a lady named Pearl. He was a farmer. He d. 4 Dec 1957 in Washington.
5.2* Abraham “Abe” Lincoln French, b. 17 Sep
1887 in Table Rock, Pawnee Co., NE, of Hulett,
Wyoming, m. Mary K. Molitor in 1913 and had 8 children. He was a rancher and d.
3 Sep 1966, aged 78, in Hulett, Crook, Wyoming, and
was buried in the Moore Hill Cemetery in Crook County, Wyoming. The family
continues with daughter Helen A. French (6), b. 26 Nov 1915 in Mitchell,
Davison Co., SD, m. Thomas J. Palmer; Vickey L. Palmer (7), m. Gilmore.
6.1 Henry French.
6.2 Helen A.
French (6), b. 26 Nov 1915 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD, m. Thomas J.
Palmer.
6.3 William French.
6.4 Joseph French.
6.5 Jacob French.
6.6 Clara French.
6.7 James French.
6.8 Mary French.
5.3 Nellie French, m1.
Strand of Casper, Wyoming, m2.
Senna.
5.4 Rose Anna French, b.
8 Dec 1892 in Mitchell, Davison, SD, m. Samuel E. George, she
d. 20 Jan 1934, aged 41, in Minnehaha County, SD, and buried in the
Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD.
5.5* John Young French II, b. Jan 1895 in
Davison County, SD, d. Feb 1884, aged 89, and was buried in the Graceland
Cemetery, Mitchell, Davison, SD. John m. Julia Ella McClain in 1925. She was b.
1902, d. 1990. John was the maternal grandfather of Michelle (Miller) Renigar, Ref. [33]. Michelle was the daughter of Evelyn
(French) and Walter H. Miller [33].
6.9* Louis Leroy French,
b. 31 Mar 1926 in Mitchell, Davison, SD, d. 28 Oct 1961, aged 35, from injuries
sustained in a farm accident, and was buried in the Graceland Cemetery in
Mitchell, Davison, SD. He m. Lucretia “Maxine” (Easton) Schmucker
on 5 Jun 1948 (1926-2019).
7.1 Douglas French.
7.2 Daniel French.
6.10 Lawton Earl French,
b. 18 Oct 1927 in Mitchell, Davison, SD, d. 29 Aug 1960 aged 32, and was buried
in the Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell, Davison, SD.
6.11 Evelyn Lorraine
French, b. 14 Nov 1933 in Mitchell, Davison, SD, d. 20 Jul 2007, aged 73,
m1. Walter Henry Miller in 1955 (1916-2004), m2. Alan Robert Cason (1918-2007).
6.12 _______________ French, m. Bill Schrooten.
5.6 Ella Emilene French, m1. Mathis of
Douglas, Wyoming,
m2. Donnelly, m3. Adams.
5.7 Edgar Eckman French.
5.8 Clara Louise French,
b. 25 Mar 1902, m. Almond B. Schneller of Mitchell, Davison, SD, she d. 19 Dec 1990 aged 88, and was buried in the Memphis
Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Barlett, Shelby,
TN.
5.9 Mary Emma French.
4.13 (Abraham) Lincoln French [11], b. ca.
1862 in IL.
4.14 Mary Elizabeth French [11], b. 20 Oct 1864 in
IL, d. 1883.
4.15 James William French
[11], b. 1869.
4.16 Frederick French [11],
b. 1877.
3.8 Robert French, b. 6 Apr 1833 in Newton Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, death date unknown.
3.9 Isabella French, b. 27 Oct 1835 in Newton Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, d. 10 Jan 1864 in Mercer Co., IL, m. Joseph Dredge on 19
Feb 1855 in IL.
3.10 Hugh French, b. 30 Aug 1838 in Newton Twp.,
Cumberland Co., PA, d. 7 Dec 1907 in Quincy, Adams County, IL, at the Old
Soldier’s Home-Quincy, m. Louisa Lusetta Schroeder on
28 Feb 1867.
4.17 Mary Lorena French
[11].
4.18 Charles Seibert French [11], b. 20 Apr 1872 in
Wataga, Knox, IL, d. 8 Mar 1957.
4.19 Philip Herman French [11], b. 11 Sep 1885 in
N. Henderson, Mercer Co., IL, m. 7 Apr 1909 to Minnie Christine Williamson, d.
2 Jul 1957 [9], aged 71-72.
5.10 Constance French,
b. 1 Jan 1910 in Wataga, IL, m. William Johnson 24
Jun 1940 in Davenport, IA.
5.11 Delwin Howe French, b. 29 Jul 1911 in Wataga, Knox Co., IL, m. 27 Sep 1939 to Verda
Minnie Slane.
6.13* Delbert Edwin French, b. 12 Mar 1949,
m. Lois Marie McHoes [16] on 16 May 1969, daughter of
Thomas Dryden McHoes and Iona Marie Miller. Delwin d. 12 Nov 1998 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.
7.3 Daniel Christopher French, b. 17 Oct
1970, m1. Unknown, m2. Edlira Kocani
(she is from Albania).
8.1 Ethan Christopher French, b. 2000 [16], from
first marriage.
8.2 Logan Drin French, b.
2006 [16].
8.3 Emma Kaltrina French, b. 2008 [16].
7.4 Adele Marie French, b. 15 Dec 1972, m. Schleik [16].
7.5 Rebecca Benet French, b. 11 Jul 1974 in Sheridan, WY.
7.6 Sarah Rae French, b. 26 Jan 1977 in Glendive, MT.
5.12 Gail French, b.
1914.
5.13 Beryl French, b.
18 Sep 1916, m. Saylor E. Conard, d. Jul 1990 at age 73, buried in the Oak Law
Memorial Gardens in Galesburg, Knox, IL.
2.4 William French [6], b. Oct 1795 in Amberson Valley, Fannett Twp., Franklin, PA, d. Jan 1874 in
Amberson Valley, m. Jemima Deavor
/ Devor in 1817.
3.11 David French, b. 1821 as per the 1850 census
of Fannett, Franklin, PA, living with his wife Jane 30, and their children
Joseph 9, William 7, Malvinan 5, Margaret 3, Isabella
0, d. 1867, m. Jane Deavor / Devor
who was b. 1816, d. 1893 [15].
4.20 Joseph French, b.
1841.
4.21 William French, b. 1843, d.
1890, m1. Sarah Ellen Crouse.
4.22 Melvina or Malvinan French, b. 1845, m. James McCain.
4.23 Margaret French, b. 1847, m. Solomon
Crouse.
4.24 Isabella French,
b. 1850.
4.25 Amy French, m. William Richardson.
7.26 Lucinda French, m.
John Sanno.
4.27 Mary French.
4.28 Jemima Jane French.
3.12 Ann French, b. 1819.
3.13 John French, b.
1821.
3.14 Martha French, b.
1826, d. 1911.
3.15 Nancy French, b.
1828.
3.16 Solomon French, b. 23 Aug 1830 in Amberson Valley, Franklin County, PA, m. Mary Ellen Mort.
4.29 William
Albert French, b. 17 Nov 1854 in Franklin County, PA, and d. 20 Apr 1931, m.
Annie Rosanna Fleagle.
4.30 James French, b. 1856 in Franklin County, PA.
4.31 Ida French, b. 1858 in Franklin County, PA.
3.17 Robert French, b. 1832 as per the 1850 census
of Fannett, Franklin, PA.
3.18 William French, b. 1835 in Fannett, Franklin,
PA, as per the 1850 census of Fannett, Franklin, PA.
3.19 Simon French, b. 17 May 1837 as per the 1850
census of Fannett, Franklin, PA, living with her parents and siblings, d. 1903
in Altoona, Lakemont, PA, m. Catherine Angeline Stake, 1837-1915.
4.32 Mary Elizabeth French, b. 1857, listed in 1870 census
as age 13.
4.33 Charles R. French, b. 1858, d. 1874 in Newville.
4.34 Annie Barbara
French, 1859-1936,
listed in 1870 census as Barbara age 11.
4.35 Robert Bert Jack French, b. 1860 in Fannett,
Franklin, PA, d. 23 Jun 1932 in Philadelphia, PA, m1. Mary A. Aker who was b.
1872, m2. Elizabeth Ellen Lear, b. 1859, d. 1900, listed in 1870 census as age
9.
5.14 Charlotte Gertrude
French, 7 Apr 1885 in Burnt Cabins, Franklin, PA, d. 16 Jul 1941 in
Altoona, Blair, PA, m. Isaac Alvin Moist.
5.15 William French, b. 26 Aug 1886 in Shade
Gap, Huntingdon, PA, d. 2 Mar 1945 in Youngstown, Mahoning, OH, m. Mable Mae
Singer and had son Robert Duane French (1920-1981).
5.16 Simon Miller French,
b. 16 Oct 1890 in McVaytown, PA, d. 23 Apr 1970 in
Westfield, Hampden, MA, m. Lena B. Peloquin and had 5 children: Pearl Violet
French, Sherman Earl French, Kenneth R. French, Richard Allan French, Robert
Victor French.
6.14 Pearl Violet French.
6.15 Sherman Earl French.
6.16 Kenneth R. French.
6.17 Richard Allan French.
6.18 Robert Victor French.
5.17 Roeta French.
5.18 Ruth G. French, 10 May 1898 in Mount
Union, Huntingdon, PA, d. 2 Nov 1970 in Shirleysburg,
PA, m. Allen Landis Sayers and had son Herman Eugene Sayers.
5.19 Louis Bert Jack French, b. 10 May 1898
in Mount Union, Huntingdon, PA, d. 1 Apr 1958 in Lakemont, Blair, PA, m1. Margaret
Catherine Green, m2. Georgetta M. Ringler.
6.19 Robert L. French, b. 1923, lived in Antis, Blair, PA.
6.20 Rachel Gertrude
French, b. 14 Sep 1924 in
Altoona, Blair, PA, d. 12 Dec 1995, m. Kenneth L. Bartlesbaugh
(1915-1997), and had son Dennis Lee Bartlebaugh
(1949-1969, aged 20).
6.21 Betty J. French, b. 28 Mar 1926 in PA,
d. 12 Jun 2008 in McConnellstown, Huntingdon, PA, m.
Charles Theodore Putt (1927-1983), and had son Gary Eugene Putt (1950-1984,
aged 34).
6.22 Christian Blair
French, b. 10 Feb 1928 in
Altoona, Clair, PA, d. 6 Feb 1973 in Altoona, Blair, PA.
6.23 Lewis Bert French
Jr., b. 8 Feb 1934 in
Bellefonte, Centre, PA, d. 24 Sep 2020, m. Carol Lee Miller and had 4 children.
6.24 Gertrude French, b. 1936, in Lakemont,
Blair, PA.
6.25 Roeta or Raita French (twin), b.
11 Nov 1937 in PA, in Lakemont, Blair, PA.
6.26 Robert Forrest French, b. 11 Nov 1937 in PA, d. 4 Apr
1992 in Altoona, Blair, PA, not listed in 1940 census. He m1. Nedra Elizabeth
Hood, m2. Donna Jean Reigh.
6.27 Charles Ray French, b. 1936 in Altoona, Blair, PA, d.
1995 in Matthews, Mecklenburg, NC, listed in the 1940 census as 3.
6.28 James William French, b. 9 Oct 1938 in Altoona,
Blair, PA, d. 26 Feb 1994 in Altoona, Blair, PA, listed in 1940 census as age
1.
6.29 Georgetta Mae French, b. 3 Feb 1941 in Lakemont,
Blair, PA, d. 21 Jun 2009 in Altoona, Blair, PA, listed in 1940 census. She m1.
Gene Marvin Strobaugh, m2. George Franklin Holland.
6.30 Margaret “Peg” French, m. Leo Smith, live in
Collegeville, Montgomery, PA.
6.31 Violet Marie French, b. 18 Nov 1945 in Lakemont,
Blair, PA, d. 3 Sep 2008 in Altoona, Blair, PA, m. Duane Irvin Eckenrode.
6.32 Michael Wayne French, b. 3 Jul 1947 in Altoona,
Blair, PA, d. 3 Dec 2013 in Duncansville, PA, m. Erla
Marie Ritchey.
6.33 Kathleen French, b. 1948, m. Blazer.
6.34 Susan Ann French, b. 1949, m. Klesyk.
6.35 George Richard French, b. 26 Dec 1950 in Altoona,
Blair, PA, m. Lottie Marie Ebersole. George d. 13 Oct 2016 in Altoona, Blair,
PA, aged 65. George was from Hollidaysburg, Blair, PA, and Lottie was from
Claysburg, PA [32].
7.7 Heidi French, b. 1974. She grew up in
Claysburg, PA [32].
7.8 Cynthia French, b. 1978. She grew up in
Claysburg, PA [32].
6.36 Donald E. French, b. 12 Sep 1952.
6.37 David Lee French, b. 28 Jun 1955 in Altoona, Blair,
PA, d. 28 Jun 1973 in Hollidaysburg, Blair, PA, aged 18 on his birthday.
6.38 Daniel French.
4.36 Porter McClelland French, 1864-1920, listed in 1870
census as “Porter” as age 6.
4.37 David H. French, 1865-1942, listed in 1870 census as
age 3.
4.38 Noah Porter French,
b. 1871, d. 1930.
4.39 George W. French,
1875-1955.
4.40 Margaret B. French,
1879-1914.
2.5 Sarah French [6], b. 13 Jul 1799 in
Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [17].
2.6 Jane French [6],
b. ca. 1801 in Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [17].
2.7 Else French [6], b. 1803 in Fannett, Franklin Co.,
PA [17].
2.8 Robert French [6], b. ca. 1805 in
Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [16]. He is married to Nancy.
3.20 Martin French, b. 1834 in PA, a ship carpenter.
3.21 Hannah M. French,
b. 1840.
3.22 Martha I. French,
b. 1845.
2.9 David French [6], b. ca. 1806 in
Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [16], m. Sally Toughhead
[9] on 27 Mar 1834, in the Middle Spring Presbyterian Church, Middle Spring,
PA.
3.23 Joseph French, b.
Jan 1843 in PA, m. Jane Mariah Hammond, d. 17 Dec 1914.
3.24 William French.
3.25 Melvina French, b. 1846 in PA, m. James McCain, d.
1902.
3.26 Margaret French, b. 1848 in PA, m. Solomon Crouse.
3.27 Amy (Amie) French, b. 1850 in PA, m. William
Richardson.
3.28 Lucinda French, b. 1852 in PA, m. John Sanno.
3.29 Mary French, b. 1854 in PA, d. 1924.
3.30 Jemima Jane French, b. 1857.
2.10 Peggy (Margaret) French [6], b. ca.
1808 in Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [16].
2.11 Elizabeth French [6], b. ca. 1809 in
Fannett, Franklin Co., PA [16].
