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Chart French was born in 1480 in England United Kingdom. Chart French was married to Anne French, and has a child Thomas French. 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 to Chart French and Anne French, 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. He was in a relationship with Anne Agnes (Olmstead) French, and had a child William French Captian. Thomas French 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, and 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 to William French and Elizabeth (Symmes) French, and had siblings Jacob 'Sgt' French, Mary (French) Hyde, Hannah (French) Child, and John French Col. Sarah Peake 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.
John French Col was born in 1635 in Halstead, England United Kingdom to William French and Elizabeth (Symmes) French, and had siblings Jacob 'Sgt' French, Mary (French) Hyde, Sarah (French ) Peake, and Hannah (French) Child. John French died at age 77 years old in 1712 at Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts Colony, America. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John French Col.
French Family Members
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Amelie French
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Arletta French
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Azhanae French
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Bryan French
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Carolyn French
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Chloe French
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Cludie French
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Curlee French
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Decatur French
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Dinah French
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Durwood French
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Elvina French
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Everette French
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Francis French
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Georgie French
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Graham French
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Harrold French
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Holman French
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Irwin French
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Jeane French
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Johnie French
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Kathleen French
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Lafford French
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Leiann French
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Lewy French
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Lori French
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Lunnie French
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Manda French
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Marthe French
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Melvis French
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Mona French
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Nathaniel French
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Noyes French
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Orie French
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Pearson French
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Ramon French
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Robert French
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Roxie French
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Seward French
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Steve French
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Thaniel French
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Trinidad French
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Verdie French
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Wilhelmina French
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Zeba French
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Zula French
Surnames: Fregd - Frenzik
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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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Mehitable French was married to Phineas Hathaway, and has a child Abner Hathaway. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mehitable French.
Mary Contreras French was born on September 25, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on July 5, 2006. Mary French was buried at Dallas - Ft. Worth National Cemetery
Section 13 Site 646 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, in Dallas, Tx. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Contreras French.
Edwina Florence (French) Wolfe was born in 1894. She was married to Kenneth Bonner Wolfe, and had a child Beverley Ray (Wolfe) Chickering. Edwina Wolfe died at age 69 years old on December 10, 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edwina Florence (French) Wolfe .
Patricia Louise (French) of San Mateo, California United States was born to Aylene French and Napoleon Bonaparte French jr., and died on September 26, 2020. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia louise (French) .
Aylene French of Sylmar, Los Angeles County, CA was born on October 11, 1918. Aylene's partner was Napoleon Bonaparte French jr., and they had a child Patricia louise (French). Aylene's partner was Napoleon Bonaparte French jr., and they had a child Patricia Louise French. Aylene French died at age 86 years old circa December 3, 2004.
Napoleon's partner was Aylene French, and they had a child Patricia louise (French). Napoleon's partner was Aylene French, and they had a child Patricia Louise French. Napoleon French died in 2000. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Napoleon Bonaparte French jr..
Elizabeth Jane Jane (French) Rolph of Geelong Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Jane (French) Rolph.
Elizabeth Elizabeth (French) Rolph of Hami Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth French Rolph.
Edward Oliver French of Mount Vernon, Westchester County, NY was born on October 21, 1918 in The Bronx, Bronx County, and died at age 71 years old on May 2, 1990 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County.
Addie Elizabeth (French) Jordan of Sangerville, Piscataquis County, ME was born on May 7, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on August 8, 2005.
Gene Edward French was the son of Amos and Gladys French. He had an older sister Juanita French, halfbrother, Jimmy French, and brother Mike French.
He was born on December 29, 1938 in New Madrid County, Missouri and attended Marston High School (Marston, Missouri, USA) in the early 1950's.
He married Arzine Upson on March 4, 1960. They had children Eddie French and Anne Johnson.
Gene served in the US Air Force from December 28, 1956 until his discharge on December 27, 1962.
On July 21, 1998 Gene French passed away in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States.
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 Vincent 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 Georgina Anne Richmond 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 Georgina Anne Richmond 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 Trenwith French was born on April 21, 1899 in New York, New York United States to Charles French. He married Nellie Louise (Cowles) French in 1928 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, and had a child Victor Edwin French. Victor French died at age 79 years old on July 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Victor Trenwith "Ted" French.
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.
Nellie Louise (Cowles) French was born in 1906 in Louisa County, Iowa United States. She was married to Victor Trenwith "Ted" French in 1928 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, and had a child Victor Edwin French. Nellie French 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.
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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).
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.
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.
Mary Hatennis (French) Wheeler was born in 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Hatennis Wheeler.
Carol French was born in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carol French.
Adelaide May French was born on May 8, 1892 in Sydney, Council of the City of Sydney County, NSW Australia to John Ludlow Ffrench and Adelaide Elizabeth (Page) French, and died at age 74 years old in 1966 in Mornington, Shire of Mornington Peninsula County, VIC. Adelaide French was buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery in Springvale, Greater Dandenong City County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Adelaide May French.
Archibald O. French was born on February 3, 1907 in Lincoln County, Arkansas United States, and died at age 82 years old in 1989 in Desha County.
Chart French was born in 1480 in England United Kingdom. Chart French was married to Anne French, and has a child Thomas French. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Chart French.
Mary Ann H (French) Cook was born on August 25, 1881 in Alabama United States to Andrew Jackson French and Clara Wilson French, and had siblings Josie Grover French Sr, Nonie (French) Kennemer, Cleveland Edward French, and Lottie (French) Kennemer. Mary Ann Cook died at age 66 years old on August 12, 1948 in Winnsboro, Wood County, TX.
A Cecil French was born on December 10, 1926 in Essexville, Bay County, Michigan United States to Griffin Myron French and Esther Mary (Carvey) French, and had siblings Franklin Arthur French, Louis Myron French, Donald Gordon French, Rosalyn Jane (French) Warczynski, Evelyn June (French) Monville, William French, Lyle Tyler, and Carol French. A French 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.
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.
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..
Penelope French was born in 1715 to Philip French and Penelope (Townsend) French, and has siblings James French, Michael French, Philip French, Elizabeth French, and Frances French. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Penelope French.
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.
Patricia Louise (French) of San Mateo, California United States was born to Aylene French and Napoleon Bonaparte French jr., and died on September 26, 2020. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia louise (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.
French Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a French family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 25,297 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.
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.
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.
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.
Olive French of Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas was born on September 18, 1874, and died at age 105 years old in February 1980.
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.
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.
Lillian French of New Britain, Hartford County, CT was born on June 4, 1877, and died at age 105 years old in June 1982.
Arthur P French of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO was born on June 20, 1895, and died at age 104 years old on May 16, 2000.
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