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Hampden County, Massachusetts, just north of
Connecticut
Chart #86, Harmon French, 1799,
Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA;
Hartford and New Haven, CT;
Minneapolis, MN
This chart updated by Mara French on 2/2/09. 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: 1994, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009
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History and Research
Ref. [8] researched the family coming from Ireland, most likely Wexford.
Charts #46 and #86 are both from Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA.
FFA member Winchell Carroll says he believes that Harmon is the son of Thomas French (FFA Chart #9) who disappears from Guilford, CT in the mid-1790s at the same time a Thomas appears in Montgomery, MA. This Thomas French was b. 20 Aug 1762, m. Eunice Wheeler and had two children, Wealthy and Ely born 1794 and 1796. Maybe at that time he did leave and go to Montgomery. The migration path was straight north along the Connecticut River Valley, but this could be since he died in Hartford, CT, which is also straight north from Guilford.
Harmon FrenchÕs grandparents could have also been John French (FFA Chart #46) and his wife Susannah Bill who had children born between 1761 and 1774, who were Abigail, Anna, Bill, Cynthya, Dudley, John, Mary, Prudence, Sarah, and Wheeler, but no Harmon.
The Harmon French family may have resided in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA, as early as 1799. The family also lived in Hartford, CT; Guilford, CT; Westfield, MA; Windsor, CT; New Britain, CT; and New York City.
Emeline Dowd, Harmon FrenchÕs wife, is in FFA Chart #9 – twice. Harmon French married into a French line, that of Thomas French of Guilford, CT, one of the first planters of that town. This does not actually mean that Harmon is connected to Chart #9. HarmonÕs parents are still unknown. Chart #9 is not yet complete.
Generation Christian Name, Date, Surname
8,7 Emeline 1806 Dowd m. Harmon French
7,6 Lyman 1784 Dowd
6,5 Mary 1748 Blatchley
5 Moses Blatchley 4 Huldah 1720 Munger
4 Mary 1699 Field 3 Deborah 1687 French
3 Mary 1678 Dudley 2 Ebenezer 1658 French
2 Martha 1654 French 1 Thomas 1610 French, Chart #9
1 Thomas 1610 French, Chart #9
THE TOWN OF MONTGOMERY, Hampden County (formerly in Hampshire County, until 1812), was established November 28, 1780, from parts of Westfield, Norwich, and Southampton. February 25, 1792, a part of Montgomery was included in the new town of Russel March 6, 1792, parts of Norwich and Southampton were annexed to Montgomery. In the 1790 census, just before Harmon was born, the population of Montgomery was 449 households, and it steadily declined until 1900 when the population was only 273 households.
First Generation
1.1* HARMON FRENCH, b. ca. 1799 most likely in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA. He also lived in Westhampton, MA, but could have been born in Guilford, CT. Ref. [6] says he was b. in 1806. Harmon d. 31 May 1865 in Hartford, CT, m. Emaline (or Emiline) (Dowd / Doud) Frisbee in Montgomery, MA, in 1825, showing intention of marriage on 19 Dec 1824 [6]. Emaline was b. 23 Sep 1806, the dau. of Lyman Dowd, b. 1784, d. 1813 and Hannah Tooley, b. 1752 [2]. Emeline m1. Edmund Frisbee of Montgomery, 11 Sep 1822, m2. Harmon French of Westhampton in Feb 1825 at Montgomery, MA [6]. Emaline d. after 1880. Harmon lived in Montgomery, MA, and is listed as a Head of Household in indexes for Massachusetts Census from 1830 thru 1840. Harmon French is mentioned in ŌEarly Families of Guilford, CT,Ķ thereby indicating he could be part of FFA Chart #9, first settlers of Guilford, CT. Emaline Dowd is listed in the Guilford, CT, records as marrying Harmon French. HarmonÕs obituary mentions his address as 521 Main St., in Hartford, CT [1].
Harmon is listed in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA, in the 1830 census living with 2 males under 5 (Henry and Horace), and Harmon being age 30-40. This would indicate that Harmon was born between 1790-1800. He was also living with 1 female under 5 (Betsy), 1 female 5-10 (Maryette), and his wife aged between 20-30, and an elderly woman age 80-90. In the 1840 census of the same town, he is listed with 1 male 5-10 (Hezekiah), 2 males 10-15 (Henry and Horace), and Harmon was between 40 and 50. He also lived with 2 females under 5 (Emily and Josephine) and 2 females 10-15 (Betsy and Eunice)), 1 female 15-20 (Maryette), and his wife 40-50. Later in 1850, Harmon (spelled Harmond) and Emeline French lived in Hartford, CT, with the family of Sylvester and Olive Harend. Harmon was aged 50, a cordwainer, born in CT. Emeline was age 49, born in CT.
Twin Emeline Dowd married Harmon French, and her sister twin Eveline Dowd married Timothy Clark of Montgomery, MA on 6 Oct 1822 [6].
If you examine Chart #46, youÕll notice that the family originated in Westerly, Washington Co., RI before moving to Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA.
Second Generation
Children of Harmon and Emaline (Frisbee/Frisby) French, 1.1
2.1 MARYETTE FRENCH, b. 23 May 1825 [5], m. John Ayer, moved to New York City [1].
2.2 BETSY CLARISSA FRENCH, b. 8 Sep 1826 in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA, m. Jason Eggleston or Ezcleson, moved to New Britain, CT [1] [5].
2.3* HENRY EDWARD FRENCH, b. 26 Mar 1828 [5] in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA, m. Mary R. Root of Westfield, MA. Henry lived at 521 Main St. on 31 May 1865, and 86 Retreat Ave. in Hartford, CT in 1876 [3]. He was a farmer [2]. Henry d. in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT at age 59 on 24 Dec 1887 of apoplexy [2]. His death certificate indicates that he was a widower. Probate records from Hartford prove the relationship of his son, Frank S., with a custody fight in 1876 [1]. He was buried on 27 Dec 1887 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Sec. 7, Lot S.I., no headstone [2].
2.4* HORACE DWIGHT FRENCH, b. 11 Nov 1829 [5] [6] in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA, m. Jane Moren on 17 Jan 1851. Horace was of New Britain, CT. He was a carpenter. Horace d. 20 Mar 1883 at 12 Suffield St. in Hartford, CT [1], or at Woosley St., age 54 of pneumonia, Dr. W. H. Temson in attendance [6]. Horace first appears in the Hartford City Directory in 1855. Up until 1864 heÕs listed as living at 11 Main St. In 1864 and 1865 his address is 13 Squire St. In 1862 Henry S. FrenchÕs name appears. In 1862 he was a rifle maker living at 13 Squire St. In 1863 and 1864 he is in the Army and listed at 43 Hudson St. In 1865 Henry disappears as does Horatio in 1866 [1]. Horace came to Fairhaven in 1863 (20 years before he died) from Hartford, and he died at Fairhaven, which is part of New Haven. He belonged to the Baptist Church, belonged to Adelphi Lodge F & A.M., was a member of the Temple of Honor, belonged to the Carpenters Union being treasure of protective council number 1. His funeral was held at 109 Atwater St. with Ref. Howard officiating [6].
Below is the 1870 census of New Haven, New Haven Co., CT.
Below, Horace is shown in the 1872 New Haven City Directory, living at 88 Clinton Ave. and working as a joiner [6].
Below, after Horace died in 1883, his wife Jane is listed as the widow of Horace D. French, living at 109 Atwater in New Haven in 1886. This is where her daughter Emma lived [6].
2.5 EUNICE M. FRENCH, b. 21 Aug 1831 [1] [5] in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA [2], probably died young as a sister with the same name was born 2 years later [5].
2.6 EMILY FRENCH, b. 21 Sep 1833 [5] in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA [2], d. 9 Apr 1834 [1] only 7 months later in Montgomery [2] [5].
2.7* HEZEKIAH K. FRENCH, b. 6 Oct 1834 in Montgomery, Hampden Co., MA [2], m1. Emma M. Weekes, dau. of Maria Davis. EmmaÕs father may have been George H. Weeks who owned a photographic studio at 445 Main St. in Hartford, CT, where Hezekiah French lived at the Arlington House. Emma was b. 2 Feb 1843 in Amherst, Hampshire Co., MA, and d. in 1878 in Hartford, CT. Hezekiah was a blacksmith in the 1870 census of Hartford, CT. It is said that he was a minister in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, had his flock give away all worldly goods and led them up a mountain to await the end of the world [6]. He and Emma had at least 4 children. The 1860 census of West Hartford, CT, shows Hezekiah, age 25, living with his wife Emma, age 18, and working as a blacksmith, born in Massachusetts. The 1870 census of Hartford, CT shows Hezekiah, age 36, a blacksmith, living with his wife, Emma M, age 27, and their children William H, age 10; Anna, age 7; Emeline, age 5, and Cora, age 3, in which Hezekiah and Emma were born in Massachusetts and his children all born in Connecticut. He m2. Charlotte as per the 1880 census of Hartford, CT. She was b. in 1852. The 1880 census shows Hezekiah age 45 and Charlotte age 28, with no occupants. There is no concrete evidence who mothered children Grace and Charles. Also in the 1880 census is Charles French, b. 1871, age 9, listed as an orphan asylum living in the household of Eben O. Bidwell, born in Hartford, CT. He was apparently a grandson of Maria Davis (mother of Emma Weekes). Hezekiah K. French is not listed in the 1890 census.
From a newspaper article sent by Ref. [6], entitled ŌThe Dead at Thomaston, H. K. French of this City, Hartford, CTĶ. Hezekiah d. mid-Jan. 1893 in Thomaston, Hartford Co., CT. He was found beside the river in Plymouth, CT. C. F. Smith of Thomaston wrote about his body found in March and found information on him. He lived in Hartford, CT. He was a blacksmith and carriage maker at Keeny & Jaycoch. He had his own business at 569 Ally St. which he sold to L. P. Mensury. He lived at Arlington House and had 5 children: (1) W. H. French son worked at the Bridgeport Power Company, (2) daughter Mrs. Geo. F. Squires, (3) Mrs. Jenny? L Hamilton of Walnut Park, Newton, MA, (4) Swift. This information was from George A. French, Jr., father of Ref. [6] at a hearing in probate court in 1892. Judge Freeman appointed Joseph O. Goodwin administrator of estate of $500. He was a Seventh Day Adventist.
The Arlington House, 445 Main Street, Hartford, CT, was a hotel upstairs and had shops downstairs. The Arlington House was formerly St. JohnÕs Hotel, said to be the oldest hotel in the city.
2.8 JOSEPHINE FRENCH, b. 1839 [1].
2.9 FANNIE SAMANTHA FRENCH, b. 1842, m. James S. Baisden on 4 Jun 1861 at age 19 [1].
Third Generation
Children of Henry E. and Mary (Root) French, 2.3
3.1* EDWARD S. FRENCH, b. 1849 in Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT [2], d. 5 Aug 1886 in Elmwood, West Hartford, CT, m. Martha L. Porch of Bristol, CT in Hartford, CT on 13 May 1874 [2]. Martha was b. 3 Nov 1850 in England per the 1900 U.S. census of Hartford, CT [2] and d. 11 Nov 1932 in Hartford, CT [2].
3.2* HENRY L. FRENCH, b. 1854, d. 16 Apr 1907 in Hartford, CT, m. Carrie A. Jordon [1]. Henry was living with his father 86 at Retreat St. in Hartford, CT in 1876 [3]. He was a machinist in 1876 [3]. Other FrenchÕs in the GeerÕs Hartford City Directory on 1876 were Charles, Ethelbert, E.D., Frank S., George H, Grenville, H.K., Harry W., Henry II, Henry E., Joseph S., J.W., and L.P. [3].
3.3* FRANK S. FRENCH, b. 25 Jun 1857 in Hartford, CT, d. 5 Sep 1927 in Hartford, CT, m. 1884 at age 27 in Hartford, CT, Sarah Henrietta Starr of Glastonbury. Sarah was b. 19 Apr 1850 in East Hartford, CT, d. 6 Mar 1923 in Hartford, CT [1]. Frank was living with his father 86 at Retreat St. in Hartford, CT in 1876 [3]. He was a machinist in 1876 [3].
3.4 DAVID W. FRENCH, b. ca. 1859, m. Nellie Kidder in 1880 [1]. In 1880, David at age 20 was living in Hartford, CT with his parents and with his brother Frank S. French who was 22 at the time. In 1900, he is not listed in the CT census.
3.5 LILLY ALICE (or Alice L.) FRENCH, b. ca. 1860 probably in Hartford, CT, ref [2] says she was b. ca. 1851, m. Charles Alvord of Glastonbury [1].
3.6 ADA FRENCH [1], b. ca. 1856 [2], m. Walter Mason [2].
Children of Horace D. and Jane (Moren) French, 2.4
3.7 EMMA LUCY FRENCH, b. 1853 [7], m. James W. Howland in Hartford, CT [1] [6]. Emma died at her brotherÕs home, George French Sr., at 3332 Irving Ave., S. Minneapolis, MN, on 21 Sep 1925 at age 73 [6]. She was buried at the family plot in Fair Haven Union Cemetery [7]. She was survived by her mother Jane French and brother George French Sr. [6]. Click here to see newspaper articles from the Compass newspaper in West Haven, CT; the Courier and Register newspaper in New Haven, CT; the Tribune in Minneapolis; the Journal in Minneapolis; the Times in Hartford, CT; and the Hartford Post on Emma and other members of the Howland family [7]. U.S. Congressman, Carlos French, 1835-1903, was also buried at the Fair Haven Union Cemetery; his relationship to this family is unknown. In this 1870 census shown above with her father, she is listed as aged 18 living at home with a 2 year old girl named Grace A. French.
3.8* GEORGE ALBERT FRENCH, SR., b. 23 Nov 1867 in New Haven, CT [6]. George m. Katherine Erhard of Syracuse, NY [7], on 7 Mar 1900 in Syracuse, NY [6] (see newspaper article below). She was b. 15 Jan 1870 in Syracuse, NY, (the dau. of Frederick Erhard who was born in Germany), d. 18 Dec 1949 in Minneapolis, MN at almost 80 yrs old, buried at the Lakewood Chapel Cemetery [6].
George had worked with Peck Brothers (manufacturers of plumber materials and fixtures) in New Haven and was then appointed manager of the Hartford Telephone Company [7]. The telephone company on Pearl St. was later converted into luxury condominiums. He also worked for the Southern New England Telephone Company. He moved to Duluth, MN, before 1910 to work for the Duluth Telephone Company, and then to Minneapolis before 1915 to work for the North West Telephone Company [6]. He built a small boat and floated it on the Quinnipiac River, New Haven, CT [6]. George died at his home, 3222 Irving Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN, on 13 Apr 1929; funeral held at Lakewood Chapel [6].
The Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. The chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Children of Hezekiah K. and Emma M. French, 2.7
3.9* WILLIAM HEZEKIAH FRENCH, b. Mar 1860 according to the 1870 census of Hartford, CT. In the 1900 census of Hartford, CT, he was married in 1899, but the census does not name her. In the 1920 census, William was living in Old Orchard Beach, ME, with Emma B. In the 1920 census, William was living in Old Orchard Beach, ME, with Emma B. who was one year older than William H. However, another source said he was married to Harriet (Hattie) Sophia Beecher on 20 Oct 1909 in East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT [13]. Harriet was b. 26 Jan 1850, d. 8 Jun 1926. They had 9 children. William d. in 1943 in Old Orchard Beach, York Co., ME. William worked at the Bridgeport Power Company [6].
3.10 ANNA FRENCH, b. 13 Feb 1863 in Hartford, CT [8], according to the 1870 census of Hartford, CT. She may have married George F. Squires [6].
3.11 EMELINE A. FRENCH, b. Dec 1864 in Hartford, CT [8], according to the 1870 census of Hartford, CT. She married Frank H. Powers Sr. of Plainville, CT as per the 1920 census.
3.12 CORA FRENCH, b. 1867 in CT according to the 1870 census of Hartford, CT.
3.13 GRACE A. FRENCH, b. 1868 in Hartford, CT, d. 1911 and buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, m. Samuel Frazier ca. 1886 in CT [8]. She is in the 1900 Federal Census.
3.14* CHARLES EDWARD D. FRENCH, b. 1870 in CT, d. 1923 and buried at Zion Hill Cemetery in Hartford, CT. He m. Constance Ziskus, born in Lithuania in 1882, d. 1959 in New Britain, CT. They were married at St. Andrews Church on 5 Jun 1911 by Rev. Joe Zebris, a Roman Catholic Church in New Britain, CT, at 396 Church St [8]. Ref. [8] has family military pension record and marriage certificate and naturalization papers for Constance (Ziskus) French.
Charles French, b. 1871 in CT, lived in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT in the 1880 census, listed as Ōsomething other than a direct relationship, orphan AsylumĶ. Ref. [8] says this entry is not part of this family. Charles French, age 39 is listed in the 1910 census of New Britain Ward 4, Hartford, CT, single, living with Frank Powers (his sister EmelineÕs son?), age 23, and his sister, Emeline Powers, age 45. Charles states that both his parents were born in MA. In the 1920 census of New Britain Ward 2, Hartford, CT, Charles French is listed, age 49, b. ca. 1871 in CT, living with his spouse Constance, and son Hezekiah French, age 7, b. 20 May 1912 in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. Charles worked as an inspector in a sock factory. His wife, Constance, was from Lithuania.
Fourth Generation
Children of Edward L. and Martha (Porch) French, 3.1
4.1 HENRY E. FRENCH, b. 1875 [1].
4.2 CARRIE B. FRENCH, b. 1876 [1], age 23 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, living at home age 33 in the 1910 census of Hartford.
4.3 DWIGHT S. FRENCH, b. Aug 1877 in CT [1], age 22 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. In 1910 Dwight was single, age 32, living in South Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.
4.4* CHAUNCEY or CHANCY B. FRENCH, b. 6 Oct 1878 [2], age 21 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, m. 3 Jul 1901 in Hartford, CT to Frieda B. Escherich [2]. Chauncey d. 18 May 1954 in Buffalo, NY [2]. Frieda was b. 30 Jun 1878 in Germany and d. 16 Aug 1968 [2]. In the 1910 census of Hartford Ward 8, Hartford Co., CT, Chansey / Chauncey was aged 32 living with his wife Frede and with sons Edward, Eugene, and Ernest.
4.5 EVERETT J. FRENCH, b. 1879, age 20 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, living at home age 30 in the 1910 census of Hartford, CT, d. 1952, never married. Buried with parents and sister, Mable, in Elmwood, West Hartford, CT [2].
4.6 EDWARD FRENCH, b. Apr 1882 in CT, living in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, age 18, with Blanch Underwood, Bert A. Darby, Lillian B. Darby, Frank H. Thomas, George W. Randolph, Charles L. Heald, Thomas Dudman, William B. Hazard, Albert Kilby, Edward A. Goodrich, Patrick Cleary, and Fred A. Barton.
4.7 AGNES M. FRENCH, b. 1882, age 17 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.
4.8 ADELLA E. FRENCH, b. 1883, age 16 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, living at home age 24 in the 1910 census of Hartford.
4.9 MABEL E. FRENCH, b. 1884, age 15 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, living at home, age 23, in the 1910 census of Hartford. She was buried in Elmwood, West Hartford, CT.
4.10 EDNA FRENCH, b. 1886, age 13 in the 1900 census of Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. She m. Momberger before the 1910 census of Hartford, CT.
Children of Henry L. and Carrie (Jordon) French, 3.2
4.11 EDITH P. FRENCH, b. 1878 [1].
4.12 LEWIS J. FRENCH, b. 1880 [1].
Children of Frank S. and Sarah (Starr) French, 3.3
4.13* GEORGE STARR FRENCH, b. 20 Jun 1887 in Hartford, CT, d. 30 Jun 1973 in West Hartford, CT, m1. Gertrude Holmes Robertson in 1904 in NYC. Gertrude was b. 15 Jun 1888 in E. Hartford, CT, d. 6 Feb 1971 in Wallingford, CT [1].
4.14 KENNETH FRENCH, never married [1].
Children of George Albert Sr. and Katherine (Erhard) French, 3.8
4.15* GEORGE ALBERT FRENCH, JR., b. 19 Mar 1901 in Hartford, CT [6]. He is listed in the 1910 census of Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN as 9 years old [6]. He d. 8 Feb 1992 in Minneapolis, MN [6], m. Loretto Marie Salmon in 1924. She was b. 2 Jun 1904 in Minneapolis, MN, the dau. of Maurice J. Salmon and Catherine Kerwin, d. 30 Mar 1984 in Minneapolis, MN [6]. George was a lawyer, as per his death certificate [6]. He lived at 5140 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN [6]. He was buried at the Lakewood Chapel Cemetery.
4.15 EMMA LOUISE FRENCH, b. 1903, m. Ferguson [6]. She is listed in the 1910 census of Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN as 7 years old.
4.16 KATHERINE J. FRENCH, b. 1904, m. Atwood [6]. She is listed in the 1910 census of Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN as 6 years old [6].
4.17 PHYLLIS E. FRENCH [6]. She is listed in the 1910 census of Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN as 1 8/12 year old [6]. Johanna Hoff is also listed as living in the household, age 29, a servant from Norway.
Children of William H. and Harriet (Beecher) French, 3.9
4.18 MARY LOUISE FRENCH, b. 27 Jan 1883, d. 6 Nov 1902 (age 19) [13].
4.19 WILMOT H. K. FRENCH, b. 9 Nov 1886, d. 2 Apr 1888 (age 2) [13].
4.20* THOMAS EDWARD FRENCH, b. 23 Jan 1888 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, m. 20 Oct 1909 in East Hartford, Hartford, CT to Clautine Georgianna Cushman, and he d. 6 Aug 1965 in Hartford, Hartford, CT. Clautine was b. 5 Jun 1889 in East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, d. 9 Jan 1979 (age 90) in Hartford, CT [13]. Thomas worked as an inspector according to the 1930 U.S. Census of Hartford, CT.
Children of Charles Edward D. and Constance (Ziskus) French, 3.14
4.21* HEZEKIAH FRANK FRENCH, b. 20 May 1912 in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. He m. Katherine Helen Hoffman and had daughters Constance Alice French, b. Jan 1932 and Katherine Helen French [8]. He changed his first name to Harry when he became of age to do so [8]. His mother was upset by this change [8].
Fifth Generation
Children of Chauncey B. and Frieda (Escherich) French, 4.4
5.1 EDWARD L. FRENCH, b. 1902 according to the 1910 U.S. census of Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, CT. In the 1920 U.S. census of Hartford Ward 10, Hartford, CT, he is listed as age 17, the son of Chauncey B. and Freida E. French living with his parents and 2 brothers, and perhaps their grandmother, Ernestine Escherich, age 72, from Germany.
5.2* EUGENE WILLIAM FRENCH, b. 21 Oct 1903, d. 14 Oct 1988, m. 15 Oct 1927 to Helen M. Datsch. She was b. 16 May 1909 in Portland, OR and is still living in 1997 [2].
5.3 ERNEST C. FRENCH, b. 1908 according to the 1910 U.S. census of Hartford Ward 8, Hartford, CT. In the 1930 U.S. census of Wethersfield, Hartford, CT, Ernest is living with his parents, Chauncey B. and Frieda B. and no one else.
Children of George S. and Gertrude (Robertson) French, 4.13
5.4* DOROTHY ETHELDRED FRENCH, b. 1905 in Hartford, CT, d. 1973 in San Diego, CA, m. Andrew David Carroll in 1935 in Westchester, NY. Andrew was b. 1906 in Farmington, CT, d. 1985 in San Diego, CA [1].
5.5 RAYMOND STARR FRENCH, m1. unk, m2. Agnes Mansfield, no children [1].
Children of George Albert Jr. and Loretto (Salmon) French, 4.15
5.6 JEANANN FRENCH, m. Johnson [6]. In 1992 at her fatherÕs death, she was living in Minneapolis, MN.
5.7 SUSAN FRENCH, m. Weichsel [6]. In 1992 at her fatherÕs death, she was living in Teaneck, NJ.
Children of Thomas E. and Clautine G. (Cushman) French, 4.18
Thomas and Clautine had 9 children, 6 of whom are still living in 2008, names unknown.
5.8 CAROL BEECHER FRENCH, b. 24 Dec 1910 in East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, d. 1 Feb 1995 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT. Carol m1. William Robert Russell on 18 Nov 1927. He was b. 10 Jan 1908 in New Haven, Addison Co., VT [13]. She m2. Sebastia Joseph Signorelli [13].
5.9 HAZEL M. FRENCH, b. 1913 according to the 1920 U.S. census of Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.
5.10 THOMAS E. FRENCH, b. 1915 according to the 1920 U.S. census of Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.
5.11 ETHEL E. FRENCH, b. 1919 according to the 1920 U.S. census of Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.
5.12 HOPE ELVIE FRENCH, b. 26 Apr 1922 (twin), d. 7 Sep 1923 (one year old) in Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT [13].
5.13 HOWARD EVERETT FRENCH, b. 26 Apr 1922 (twin), d. 15 Aug 1923 (1 year old) in Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT [13].
5.14 JEANNE C. FRENCH, b. 1926 according to the 1930 U.S. census of Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.
5.15 PAUL E. FRENCH, b. 1930 (twin) according to the 1930 U.S. census of Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.
5.16 PAULA E. FRENCH, b. 1930 (twin) according to the 1930 U.S. census of Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.
Children of Hezekiah Frank and Katherine (Hoffman) French, 4.21
5.17 CONSTANCE ALICE FRENCH, b. 2 Jan 1932 in New Britain, CT, d. 28 Sep 2002 in Coldwater, MI, curried at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater, MI [8].
5.18 KATHERINE HELEN FRENCH, b. in New Britain, CT [8].
Sixth Generation
Children of Eugene W. and Helen (Datsch) French, 5.2
6.1* BERTHA O. FRENCH, b. 6 Apr 1939 in Hartford, CT [2], m. Wesley N. Buckbee on 8 Mar 1955 in New Britain, CT [2]. He was b. 22 May 1936 in New Britain, CT, d. 16 Jan 1980 in Seminole, FL [2].
Children of Andrew D. and Dorothy (French) Carroll, 5.4
6.3. WINCHELL S. CARROLL, b. 1936 in Hartford, CT, m. 1960 in Chicago, IL, to Patricia Ann McClure [1].
6.4 ANDREW DAVID CARROLL, b. 1939 in Hartford, CT, m. 1959 in New York City to Mary Colvert [1].
Seventh Generation
Children of Bertha O. French and Wesley N. Buckbee, 6.1
7.2. KENNETH A. BUCKBEE, b. 28 Dec 1956 in Hartford, CT, m. Kristen M. Batchelder on 20 May 1989 in Torrington, CT. She was b. 16 Feb 1967 in Springfield, MA. They have one son, Ian Cary Buckbee, b. 5 Feb 1990 [2].
Bibliography
[1] FFA member Winchell S. Carroll, P.O. Box 268, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 610-254-0340.
[2] FFA member Kenneth Alan, 35 Smith St., Torrington, CT 06790-4710.
[3] GreerÕs Hartford City Directory, 1876. FFA #F554.
[4] Close connections exist between FFA members Mary Catherine Grobis (Chart #172), Carolyn Ferraro, Beverly McGuire, John French, Bill French, Carol Dickinson, Patricia Humphreys, and Mary Anne Cook.
[5] Vital Records of Montgomery, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, published by the NEHGS, 1902.
John and Susannah French are from FFA Chart #46.
Harmon and Ermine French are from FFA Chart #86.
FRENCH 1850 Records of Births
Abigail,
d. John and Susannah, June 25, 1768.
Anna,
d. John and Susannah, July 11, 1778.
Betsey
Clarrissa, d. Harmon and Emiline,
Sept. 8, 1826.
Bill,
s. John and Susannah, May 24. 1776.
Cynthya, d. John and Susannah,
Mar. 16, 1766.
Dudley,
S. John and Susannah, Aug. 24, 1780.
Eunice,
d. Harmon and Emiline, Sept. 21, 1833.
Eunice,
d. Harmon and Emiline, Aug. 21, 1831.
Henry
Edward, s. Harmon and Ermine, Mar. 26, 1828.
Horace
Dwight, s. Harmon and Emiline, Nov. 11, 1829.
John,
Nov. 14, 1739.
John,
s. John and Susannah, Mar. 16, 1764.
Mary,
d. John and Susannah, July 3, 1761.
Maryette, d. Harmon and Emiline, May 23, 1825.
Prudence,
d. John and Susannah, Feb. 8, 1759.
Sarah,
d. John and Susannah, July 16, 1770.
Wheeler,
s. John and Susannah, Feb. 17, 1774.
----, s. Harmon and Emiline,
Oct. 6, 1834.
FRENCH 1850 Records of Marriages
Herman
[int. of Westhampton] and Emiline [int. Emaline] Frisby, [int. Dec. 19,
1824] Feb. ----, 1825.
John
and Susannah, Bill, July ----, 1758.
FRENCH 1850 Records of Deaths
Emily,
d. Harmon [dup. Harman] and Emiline, Apr. 9, 1834
[dup. a. 7 m.]
[6] Susan Weichsel, email: sweich4@yahoo.com. She had the NEHGS make a report for her on Harmon French, which was dated 9-30-2008. Click here to view the 5-page pdf file from NEHGS. She emailed the FFA a death notice from the Hartford Daily Courant on Horace French, the 1870 U.S. census on Horance French, BenhamÕs New Haven City Directory for 1872 showing HoraceÕs residence, New Haven F Directory 1886 showing Jane French widow of Horace D. French living at 109 Atwater, and notes from newspaper articles about Horace French. She also emailed a death notice on Hezekiah French and a newspaper article on him regarding the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She also emailed the obituary notice for George A. French, Sr., a death certificate of Katherine Erhard French, the 1910 U.S. Census, and the newspaper article on the marriage of George A. French Sr. and Katherine Erhard French. She further submitted the death certificate of George A. French, Jr., the death certificate of Loretto Salmon French, and the obituary of George A. French, Jr. Susan WeichselÕs niece is angeliquereflections@yahoo.com.
[7] Newspaper articles from 1926 from the Compass newspaper in West Haven, CT; the Courier and Register newspaper in New Haven, CT; the Tribune in Minneapolis; the Journal in Minneapolis; the Times in Hartford, CT; and the Hartford Post. Click here to view the pdf file.
[8] Shirley Szafranski, shirleyszafranski@att.net
[9] Mark R. Miller, mmiller@ebulon.com
[10] Early Families of Guilford, Connecticut by Alvan Talcott, page 297.
[11] The Connecticut Nutmegger by Connecticut Society of Genealogists, p. 684.
[12] Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT: http://hartford.omaxfield.com/burying.html and http://www.interment.net/data/us/ct/hartford/zionhill/zion.htm
[13] Jim Shaw, jimshaw@shaw.ca, website: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=billjim&id=I10541