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Early Frenches
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Chart French was born in 1480 in England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Chart French.
Anne French was born in 1481 in Arkesden, Essex County, England United Kingdom. Anne French was married to Chart French, and has a child Thomas French. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne French.
Thomas French was born in 1506 at Sussex Square Sussex Square, in Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 93 years old in 1599 in Essex County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas French.
Thomas Edward French III was born in 1564 in Essex County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 49 years old in 1613 in Halstead. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Edward French III.
Anne Agnes (Olmstead) French was born in 1566 in Halstead, Essex County, England United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with Thomas Edward French III, and had a child William French Captian. Anne French died at age 58 years old in 1624 in Halstead. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anne Agnes (Olmstead) French.
William French Captain was born on March 15, 1603 in Halstead, Essex County, England United Kingdom to Thomas Edward French III and Anne Agnes (Olmstead) French, and died at age 78 years old on November 20, 1681 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William French Captian.
Mary (French) Randall was born on March 20, 1603 in Misterton, England United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with Robert Randall, and had a child John Randall. Mary Randall died at age 88 years old on May 3, 1691 in Weymouth, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (French) Randall.
Sarah (French) Peake was born in 1604 in Halstead, England United Kingdom, and died at age 77 years old in 1681 at Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, America. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah (French ) Peake.
Elizabeth (Symmes) French was born in 1604 at England Lab Main St, in Cambridge, Massachusetts United States. She was in a relationship with William French, and had children Sarah (French ) Peake, Mary (French) Hyde, John French Col, Jacob 'Sgt' French, and Hannah (French) Child. Elizabeth French died at age 64 years old in 1668 in Cambridge. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth (Symmes) French.
Mary (French) Hyde was born in January 1633 in England United Kingdom to William French and Elizabeth (Symmes) French, and had siblings Jacob 'Sgt' French, Sarah (French ) Peake, Hannah (French) Child, and John French Col. Mary Hyde died at age 39 years old on May 27, 1672 at Cambridge (now Newton), Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony, America. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (French) Hyde.
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NAVY WAR HERO - CHARLES JACKSON FRENCH
On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark infested waters. The U.S. Navy Ship the U.S.S. Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire in the South Pacific. Many were wounded and killed. French successfully brought these men to safety on the shores of The Solomon Islands. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943. We remember Charles Jackson French and commemorate his heroism and incredible swimming to celebrate Black History Month. Thank you for your service and your valor, Mr. French.
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Janet Claire (French) Kusins was born on May 22, 1953 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States. Janet Kusins got married to Erik Henry Kusins in 1976 in Boston, Suffolk County, and has children Kristine Jane Kusins, Erik James Kusins, and Jake Kusins. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janet Claire Kusins.
James French of Coburg, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born on September 8, 1874 in Brunswick. He was married to Georgina Anne Richmond French, and had children Bernard Thomas French and Irene Georgina French. James French died at age 81 years old on November 21, 1955 in Coburg.
Georgina Anne (Richmond) French of Coburg, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born in 1878. She married James French. She was the parent of Irene French. She married James French, and they had children Bernard Thomas French and Irene Georgina French. Georgina French died at age 71 years old on November 5, 1950 in Coburg.
Irene Georgina French of Brunswick, City of Merri-bek County, VIC Australia was born in 1912 in Brunswick to James French and Gina Conroy French. She had a brother Bernard Thomas French. Irene French died at age 81 years old on May 6, 1994.
Bernard Thomas French of Crib Point, Shire of Mornington Peninsula County, VIC Australia was born in 1910 in Brunswick East, City of Merri-bek County to James French and Gina Conroy French. He had a sister Irene Georgina French. Bernard French died at age 81 years old in 1991 at Stony Point in Crib Point, Shire of Mornington Peninsula County.
Victor Edwin French was born on December 4, 1934 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California United States to Victor Trenwith "Ted" French and Nellie Louise (Cowles) French, and died at age 54 years old on June 15, 1989 at Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Victor French was buried Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victor Edwin French.
Victor Trenwith French was born on April 21, 1899 in New York, New York United States, and died at age 79 years old on July 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victor Trenwith "Ted" French.
Nellie Louise (Cowles) French was born in 1906 in Louisa County, Iowa United States, and died at age 80 years old on July 8, 1987. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nellie Louise (Cowles) French.
William F French of Somerville, Middlesex County, MA was born on June 6, 1906, and died at age 82 years old on July 12, 1988.
Ann (French) Watman of Blac Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann French Watman.
Charles Robert French of Hotham Heights, VIC Australia was born on January 20, 1867 in Melbourne, and died at age 60 years old on September 1, 1927 in Hotham Heights.
Isabella (Harley) French of Hotham Heights, VIC Australia was born in 1871 in Yackandandah, Indigo Shire County to Joseph Frederick Harley and Ruth Brummidge Harley. She had siblings James Henry Harley, Ruth Susannah Mary Ann Harley, and Emma Evangeline Harley. She married Charles Robert French in 1890, and had children Helen Jessie French and Reta Isabel Stuart French. Isabella French died at age 47 years old on May 6, 1919.
Helen Jessie (French) Doig of Lilydale, Yarra Ranges Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1890 in Hotham Heights, and died at age 86 years old on October 11, 1977 in Lilydale.
Reta Isabel Stuart French of Ferntree Gully, City of Knox County, VIC Australia was born in 1906 in Hotham West, and died at age 78 years old on July 10, 1985 in Ferntree Gully.
Martha Elizabeth Love / French was born on March 12, 1877. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha "Mattie" Elizabeth Love / French.
Charles Jackson French was born on September 25, 1919 in Foreman, Arkansas. He was an orphan who learned to swim in the Red River at the age of eight.
He was a United States Navy sailor and had first enlisted in the navy in 1937 and had completed his enlistment, moving to Omaha, Nebraska where he had family. With the attack on Pearl Harbor, French went to the closest recruitment office, and on December 19, 1941, re-enlisted in the United States Navy.
During WWII, Petty Officer French bravely swam 6–8 hours in shark-infested waters near Guadalcanal, towing a life raft with 15 USS Gregory survivors attacked by the Japanese Navy. Adm. Halsey commended French in May 1943 for meritorious conduct, highlighting his two-hour swim to tow the raft amidst Japanese shelling, praising his adherence to naval service traditions.
French was memorialized on War gum trading cards and in a comic strip and was named Hero of the Year in "The Chicago Defender".
Charles French passed away on November 7, 1956 in San Diego, California at the young age of 37. He is buried at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
Winifred French of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born circa 1905 in White Hills, Greater Bendigo City County, and died at age 45 years old on December 23, 1951 in Melbourne.
Mabel French of Hawthorn, City of Boroondara County, VIC Australia was born circa 1897 in White Hills, Greater Bendigo City County, and died at age 84 years old on July 9, 1982 in Hawthorn, City of Boroondara County.
Popular French Biographies
William L French Jr was born on August 29, 1900. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William L French.
James Henry French was born on August 12, 1878. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James French.
Myrtle Alice (French) Perkins was born on October 7, 1917. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtle Alice French (Perkins).
Mary Hatennis (French) Wheeler was born in 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Hatennis Wheeler.
Grady Clifton French was born on December 20, 1921 in Newton County, Mississippi United States to Minnie Lee (Sessums) French and Robert Ernest French, and had siblings Robert Haskell French, Willie Howard French, Rosa Lee French, and Charlene French Pearson. Grady French died at age 33 years old on February 2, 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grady Clifton French.
Albert Eugene French was born on March 1, 1843 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan United States to Thomas French and Harriet F (Pine) French, and died at age 120 years old on March 1, 1963 in Placer County, CA.
Leilla Jane (French) Turner was born in 1867 in Indiana United States, and died at age 60 years old in 1927 in Wapello County, IA.
Zenas French Jr. was born on February 7, 1798 in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States to Zenas French and Relief (Thayer) French, and had siblings Aaron French, Sally (French) Whitcomb, Betsy French, Ruth (French) Whitcomb, Moses French, and Caleb French. Zenas French died at age 78 years old on November 10, 1876 in Holbrook. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zenas French Jr..
Ada Mae Wamboldt-French was born on April 27, 1883. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ada Mae Wamboldt-French.
A Cecil French was born on December 10, 1926 in Essexville, Bay County, Michigan United States, and died at age 2 years old on October 24, 1929 in Bay City. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember A Cecil French.
Penelope French was born in 1715. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Penelope French.
Adelia E (French) Dodd was born in 1871 in Indiana United States, and died at age 56 years old in 1927 in Wapello County, IA.
Beulah H (French) Hardy was born in 1905 in Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 31 years old on October 14, 1937 in Acton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beulah H Hardy.
Victoria (French) Larrow was born circa May 24, 1919 in Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victoria Larrow.
Cora J. Sweathomas of Columbia, Maury County, TN was born on August 6, 1889 in Illinois United States, and died at age 88 years old on May 20, 1978 in Columbia, TN.
Relief (Thayer) French was born on April 18, 1759. She was in a relationship with Zenas French, and had children Sally (French) Whitcomb, Betsy French, Zenas French Jr., Ruth (French) Whitcomb, Moses French, Aaron French, and Caleb French. Relief French died at age 31 years old on August 22, 1790 in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Relief (Thayer) French.
Eastman Rowley “Rollie” French was born on August 28, 1844 in Indiana United States. He was in a relationship with Emaline (Wright) French, and had children Leilla Jane ( French) Turner, Adelia E ( French) Dodd, Andrew Eastman French, Ollie L (French) Combs, Bertha May (French) Fuller, Pearl Henry French, and William Leonard French. Eastman French died at age 69 years old on May 29, 1914 in Wapello County, IA.
Excerpt from The 20th Century History of Lawrence County, Pa pg 722
Aaron French, was born in Ohio and remained there through his school period and into early manhood. After coming to Lawrence Coimty he worked as a famier and when the Civil War was declared he was one of the earliest to offer
his services. For three long years he was in the army, a member of Company C, Fifty -third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in many battles, often being in the greatest danger. He survived, however, to return to his
former peaceful pursuits and married Anna VanGorder, a daughter of Hayes VanGorder. They had a family of twelve children.
Note: There is conflicting documentation of his place of birth being Pennsylvania or Ohio.
There is also conflicting information on surviving children. The children are connected here despite conflicting data. I guess it’s difficult to keep tract of 12 children.
French Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a French family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 25,295 people with the last name French that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Frenches
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Albert Eugene French was born on March 1, 1843 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan United States to Thomas French and Harriet F (Pine) French, and died at age 120 years old on March 1, 1963 in Placer County, CA.
Omer French was born on July 6, 1865, and died at age 115 years old in July 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Omer French.
Anna M French of Lawrence, Essex County, MA was born on November 30, 1901, and died at age 109 years old on May 2, 2011.
Martha Kammerer French of Carmichael, Sacramento County, California was born on November 17, 1900, and died at age 106 years old on September 2, 2007.
Virginia N French of Cos Cob, Fairfield County, CT was born on December 17, 1897, and died at age 107 years old on December 23, 2004.
Charlotte O French was born on June 7, 1896, and died at age 106 years old on August 17, 2002. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotte O French.
Olive French of Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas was born on September 18, 1874, and died at age 105 years old in February 1980.
Anna P French of Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA was born on October 21, 1891, and died at age 105 years old on May 15, 1997.
Nancy French of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI was born on December 6, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on September 13, 2003.
Harriet B French of North Las Vegas, Clark County, NV was born on November 5, 1897, and died at age 104 years old on March 7, 2002.
Lora French of Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, ME was born on January 23, 1905, and died at age 105 years old on March 2, 2010.
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