Carolyn--- If you ever run across a Joseph P. French, I would appreciate it if you would let me know. Joseph was b. 1812, South Carolina, d. 1879, Pike County, Alabama, and was one of my g2grandfathers. Ralph Banks (RafB@aol.com), Austin, TX

I am looking for information on Millard French son of Nicholas and Martha aka Mattie (Hall) French of Stanton, Ky. born around 1909. Last known residence was Terre Haute, Indiana in 1953. Nicholas died young of typhoid fever and Martha was pregnant with Millard when Nicholas died in Ky. Powell County. There is a picture of a Millard Filmore French on the site that Stan French so generously told us about. Does anyone know of my Millard French? I also have the obituary of George French from Stanton, Ky. died in the 1930's in McLean County, Illinois. He would be an Uncle of Millard's if anyone is interested. I have the obituary for Otie French Irish, also who was a sister to Millard. If anyone is interested please let me know. ~Debbie in Central Illinois~

Jack, I will try to help you with what I know, as I think this is my French family, too... First, I found a Michael French and a Nathaniel French in Spartanburg County, South Carolina in 1810. Then I found Michael, Nathaniel and a Thomas French in Franklin County, Tennessee in 1820. Then in 1830 I think this Michael (who was probably the father) was in Perry County, Tennessee along with another Michael (probably a son). My Nathaniel French went on and was in Green County, Illinois in 1830 and then went on to Texas. I think the Michael French that was in Spartanburg County, South Carolina was the father of my Nathaniel, Michael, Larkin, Thomas and Oliver. My Nathaniel seemed to name his children after his brothers, Michael and Oliver. I have been corresponding with a lady who seems to know quite a bit about this family. Her name is Rose and her e-mail is Whotee1@aol.com If you all find anything new I would truly appreciate hearing about it. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: Jack Taylor II Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 6:31 PM To: FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [FRENCH-L] FRENCH'S IN PERRY COUNTY TENNESSEE Looking for any and all decendants of Michael and Larkin French (born about 1830's) out of Perry County, Tennessee. Some can be found if what is Gibson County I believe. I have very little information on this line besides my family line. Any help is appreciated. J.T.<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>

Looking for any and all decendants of Michael and Larkin French (born about 1830's) out of Perry County, Tennessee. Some can be found if what is Gibson County I believe. I have very little information on this line besides my family line. Any help is appreciated. J.T.

1. John French SR, b. between 1612 -1618 possibly Dorset , England m. Grace KINGSLEY b.1621 Eng. 2. John FRENCH Jr. b. February 28, 1640/41 Braintree , MA m.Experience THAYER b.March 15, 1657/58 Braintree, MA 3. Lt. Thomas FRENCH b. June 23, 1690 Braintree , MA m. Mary ALLEN b. 1688 4. Micah FRENCH SR b.September 09, 1726 Braintree, MA m. Ruth WILD b. October 28, 1722 Stoughton, MA 5. Micah FRENCH Jr. b. April 07, 1765 Canton, Norfolk, MA d. January 06, 1821 Springfield Ohio m. Sarah HOW b. May 16, 1766 Sutton, Worchester, MA d. Ohio 6. John FRENCH b. February 02, 1794 in Dumerston , Windham Co., VT (some records say NY) d.unknown m. Anna STEPHENSON b. abt. 1801 VA d. unknown 7. David Martin FRENCH b. 1824 Clark Co., Ohio d. January 17, 1909 Clinton Clinton TWSP. Shelby Co, Ohio m. Rachel LORTON b. abt. 1825 Clark co., Ohio d. unknown 8. Martin Luther FRENCH b.March 11, 1855 Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio d. November 18, 1933 Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio m. Laura Belle SHROYER b. March 03, 1871 Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio d. November 11, 1962 in Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio 9. Thomas Orville FRENCH Sr. (my grandfather) b. June 05, 1908 Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio d. May 09, 1978 Lancaster Calif. *I had been under the wrong assumption My John was from Suffolk and related to another line. I am now trying to verify Grace KINGSLEY's Parents & English origins as well as find John FRENCH's parents* also trying to find out when John * Anna (STEPHENSON) FRENCH d. and where it was sometime after the In 1860 Adams Township, Champaign County census* Godbless Lorri French

1. John French SR, b. between 1612 -1618 possibly Dorset , England m. Grace KINGSLEY b.1621 Eng. 2. John FRENCH Jr. b. February 28, 1640/41 Braintree , MA m.Experience THAYER b.March 15, 1657/58 Braintree, MA 3. Lt. Thomas FRENCH b. June 23, 1690 Braintree , MA m. Mary ALLEN b. 1688 4. Micah FRENCH SR b.September 09, 1726 Braintree, MA m. Ruth WILD b. October 28, 1722 Stoughton, MA 5. Micah FRENCH Jr. b. April 07, 1765 Canton, Norfolk, MA d. January 06, 1821 Springfield Ohio m. Sarah HOW b. May 16, 1766 Sutton, Worchester, MA d. Ohio 6. John FRENCH b. February 02, 1794 in Dumerston , Windham Co., VT (some records say NY) d.unknown m. Anna STEPHENSON b. abt. 1801 VA d. unknown 7. David Martin FRENCH b. 1824 Clark Co., Ohio d. January 17, 1909 Clinton Clinton TWSP. Shelby Co, Ohio m. Rachel LORTON b. abt. 1825 Clark co., Ohio d. unknown 8. Martin Luther FRENCH b.March 11, 1855 Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio d. November 18, 1933 Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio m. Laura Belle SHROYER b. March 03, 1871 Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio d. November 11, 1962 in Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio 9. Thomas Orville FRENCH Sr. (my grandfather) b. June 05, 1908 Springfield, Clark Co.Ohio d. May 09, 1978 Lancaster Calif. *I had been under the wrong assumption My John was from Suffolk and related to another line. I am now trying to verify Grace KINGSLEY's Parents & English origins as well as find John FRENCH's parents* also trying to find out when John * Anna (STEPHENSON) FRENCH d. and where it was sometime after the In 1860 Adams Township, Champaign County census* Godbless Lorri French

Looking for descendents of this couple. I have that their children were Ervin Derius born 1836 Elizabeth Jane 1839 Jame 1842 Benjamin 1843 Sarah Ann 1845 Marilda 1846 all being born in Lawrence co. Ala. I am a descendent of Elizabeth Jane and I have found info on Sarah ann who married Richard Free. I am most interested in the rest of the children. Marcene

Thanks anyway for checking. Joseph P. French was one of my g2grandfathers. Ralph Banks, Austin, TX

I really do not know which county they are from. There is some indication that David French was from or in Ohio Co. Ky. Heres how it goes: 1.David French m. Margaret Shively ( daughter of Christian Shively form Lancaster Co.Penn.) She was b. or d. Shively in or around Louisville Ky. They had at least one daughter: 2. Margaret French (may have been Ohio Co.) m. William F. Hudson ( I believe they are in Webster co. ( not sure) They had several children. One of which was America: 3. America Francis Hudson m. Anthony Sale Higgs. ( My gggrandparents) I believe he is from Ohio Co. Ky. I would appreciate any help on either family ( French or Shively). Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Mary

Mary was any of your FRENCHs from Russell Co. KY? I don't recognize your names. Lena (PELFREY) FRENCH< jlfrench@snowcrest.net> ----- Original Message ----- From: "M. Richardson" <grayle@webtv.net> To: <FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 11:14 PM Subject: [FRENCH-L] French/Shively > Hi. I am researching David French m. Margaret Shively. I know nothing > about his parents. I know David & Margaret were married in Ky. They had > a daughter named Margaret French who m. William F. Hudson in Ky. > Margaret Shively was b. in Shively Ky. abt.1768. But, as for her > husband David French I have no info except he might have been b. or > lived in Ohio Co. Ky. If anyone has any info on him or his wife please > contact me. Any info will be greatly appreciated. ThankYou. Mary >

All, The following quotes are presented in order to focus a search in SC for these THOMASONs History of Arkansas, 1887, p. 252, "HUGH FRENCH THOMASON **** is of Huguenot extraction. His Protestant ancestors, to escape the bloody persecution of the Catholics, emigrated from France in colonial times, and settled in South Carolina, and there intermarried and crossed the fiery impetuosity of the Frenchman with cooler blood of robust English stock". >From The Encyclopedia of the New West, Speer, Ed., 1881, p. 48- "Hon. HUGH FRENCH THOMASON ***His father, Colonel Daniel THOMASON, was a native of Warren Co., Tennessee, ***His father [the grandfather of General Thomason)-HH] was a native of South Carolina. Hugh French THOMASON was born 1826 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1893 in Van Buren, AR. His father Daniel THOMASON was born in 1801, in an area that became Warren Co., TN. Daniel's father was William THOMASON about whom little is known. In a biography of a grandson William is described as "of Tennessee". Given that we are talking about grandparents of Hugh French THOMASON there are four possible families from whom to select as the those of SC origin. The known names are William THOMASON, Jane FRENCH, John DENTON and, possibly, Sarah MULLINS. It is known that the DENTONs came from NY to VA and on to NC/SC. The FRENCHs were of NJ before they came to SC, It appears that the MULLINS were of VA. The THOMASONs remain undiscovered, the comment that Colonel Daniel THOMASON's father was a native of SC seems clear enough. Since the information is from a secondary source (reference books), the accuracy of the statement is subject to question. Given the detail in the references and the dates of publication, it is likely that the authors source was Hugh French Thomason himself who was an educated man (lawyer). Hugh French Thomason was a prominent man in a regional sense, as he was elected to attend the early sessions of the Confederate Congress as a representative of Arkansas. He was against secession, so ultimately was over ruled. and returned to Arkansas where he remained active in politics in Arkansas until his death. Little else has been uncovered that helps with the ancestry of this THOMASON family. There are THOMASONs in SC during the late 1700s and the early 1800s, but a link has not been established. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who can add to this saga. Best regards, Hugh

Hi. I am researching David French m. Margaret Shively. I know nothing about his parents. I know David & Margaret were married in Ky. They had a daughter named Margaret French who m. William F. Hudson in Ky. Margaret Shively was b. in Shively Ky. abt.1768. But, as for her husband David French I have no info except he might have been b. or lived in Ohio Co. Ky. If anyone has any info on him or his wife please contact me. Any info will be greatly appreciated. ThankYou. Mary

http://www6.ewebcity.com/lronan Janice Chastain Lund wrote: > Teddy: > > Can you give me the URL again for your site.....I am having trouble with my > "bookmarks"! > > Thanks, Jan Lund > > -----Original Message----- > From: Teddy Ronan <tronan@sccoast.net> > To: FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com <FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Monday, February 26, 2001 3:50 PM > Subject: [FRENCH-L] Wills > > >I hope all of your that visited my site will come back again soon. > >This weekend I added Wills of Peter Brown, James French, Ignatius French > >SR, > >Ignatius French Jr, Martin French and William Bryan. > > > >

Someone else mentioned to me about a month ago that there was a French man who married a woman with the surname of Spencer and maybe that was where the Spencer middle name came from. If I can find her post, I'll send it to you. A lot of Richards, Roberts,Eugenes, Spencers, in this family, isn't there? Good hunting, Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: <Momto4teens@aol.com> To: <FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [FRENCH-L] William Richmond French > Jean and Carol: > > I was reading your postings and noticed that I, too, have the same names in > my French surname. First time since being on the mailing list that I have > noticed this. This is how my line goes briefly: > > Alfred Clark French (b. 11 Nov. 1857 on a farm in Missouri, was orphaned at > young age) ** > m. Lizzie Anne Barnes (b. 31 Dec 1865 in Billingham, England) > Children: Horace Brenton French (b. 4 Feb 1886 in Aylesworth, Ind.) > ** > Eugene Austin French (b. 23 Jan 1890 in Aylesworth, > Ind.) > Frank Spencer French (b. 28 Jun 1902 in Jefferson, > AL) > Horace Brenton French ** > m. Georgia Alma Blevins (b. 7 Jul 1889 in Woodstock, GA) > Children: Wiiliam Clark French (b. 7 Jan 1909 in Birmingham, AL) > Eugene Austin French (b. 7 Oct 1910 Birmingham, AL) > Horace Brenton French, Jr. (b. 6 Aug 1913 in > Russellville, AL) ** > Ena Elizabeth French (b. 19 Apr 1918 in Columbus, > GA) > Richard Blevins French (b. 22 Sep 1927 in Columbus, > GA) > > Horace Brenton French, Jr. > m. Flora Odelle Sellers (b. 11 Aug 1916 in Columbus, GA) > Children: Theo Gerald French (b. 17 Jul 1931 in Columbus, GA) > Ronald Clark French (b. 28 Nov 1934 in Columbus, > GA) ** > Sheila Yvonne French (b. 22 Jul 1937 in Columbus, > GA) > Wayne Martin French (b. 19 Aug 1939 in Columbus, GA) > David French (b. 4 Apr in Columbus, GA) > > Ronald Clark French > m. Mary Pauline Parker > Children: Ronda Odelle French (b. 22 Jun 1954 in Richland, GA) > Ronald Clark French, Jr. (b. 21 Dec 1956 in > Richland, GA) > Russell Parker French (b. 23 Aug 1959 in Richland, > GA) MyHusband > > I have other info on the siblings going back also i anything sounds familiar. > > You can e-mail me at Momto4teens@aol.com > > Dawn Stocks French > > >

Carol, I know that Robert Harlan French's father's name is Harlan Spencer French and his mother's name is Leona Ann Moody. They were married in Tampa May 14, 1924 and Robert was born in Lakeland May 1 or 2, 1928. I'm still trying to find out why Harlan was in this area as his family was from Missouri and he is buried in Naylor County, MO. Leona's family migrated to Bunnell, Fl from Appel Co., Georgia and I have information on her family back pretty far. Thought the Eugene/Lakeland connection would help clear up this mystery! Maybe that was a cousin of Robert's or a brother of Harlan's as I don't know anything yet about Harlan's family. Let's look at it and see where it goes. Good hunting! Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol" <carolhar@coserv.net> To: <FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [FRENCH-L] William Richmond French > Hi Jean, > > To tell you the truth I have no idea if we could connect or not. The only > information I have on Eugene is what I found in a book written by a family > member for a reunion several years ago. I will quote it for you: > > "John Richard French was born July 7, 1873 in Georgia, probably Macon, > Georgia, to William Richmond French and Susan Elfira Moore French. It seems > they lived there but moved to Louisiana some time later. William R. French > died in Big Sandy, Texas when John R. was only 10 years old, probably in > 1883.Susan M French remarried three times, once to a Mr. Slappy, once to a > Mr. Thomas and to a Mr. Deaton of Pittsburg, Texas. > > John R. had three brothers, Will French, Eugene French, and Amry French. > Amry died at 16 years of age in 1896. Eugene French loved in North Carolina > and Lakeland Florida. Will French lived in New Orleans before and at the > time of her death. (Susan's) John R. French's uncle, Uncle Frank French, > William Richmond's brother lived in Mount Pleasant, Texas. There were > relatives there at the time. A cousin Jack French lived in Paris." > > This is all the information I have on Eugene. I do know that it is a family > name. My father's name is Eugene as well. > > If you have the information on your husband's father (is he still alive?)t > his original application for Social Security. It will have his parents > names on it. That is how I found my husband's great grandparents name. From > his grandfather's SS app. > > This is the first lead to any possibility of my family I have found on the > list. I would like to see where it goes. You never can tell. > > Carol > >

Gail, Saw your posting and you might try Telfair county in Georgia for your search. I will check out the the other info you listed as I am in Georgia and know the state pretty well. Sincerely, Dawn Stocks French

Maybe someone here can help me. I have been looking for a Robert French married to Elizabeth "betty" Levins. they were supposed to have been married in cumberland co. NC. he died in GA , telford, lawrence county, it doesn't exist anymore or they were confused I'm not sure which. He had children in the household by the name of kator or cator also. any help would be greatly apprecieated. Samuel, Richard, Joseph seems to be carried down names though one of his sons was named michael. gail. galford896@aol.com

Jean and Carol: I was reading your postings and noticed that I, too, have the same names in my French surname. First time since being on the mailing list that I have noticed this. This is how my line goes briefly: Alfred Clark French (b. 11 Nov. 1857 on a farm in Missouri, was orphaned at young age) ** m. Lizzie Anne Barnes (b. 31 Dec 1865 in Billingham, England) Children: Horace Brenton French (b. 4 Feb 1886 in Aylesworth, Ind.) ** Eugene Austin French (b. 23 Jan 1890 in Aylesworth, Ind.) Frank Spencer French (b. 28 Jun 1902 in Jefferson, AL) Horace Brenton French ** m. Georgia Alma Blevins (b. 7 Jul 1889 in Woodstock, GA) Children: Wiiliam Clark French (b. 7 Jan 1909 in Birmingham, AL) Eugene Austin French (b. 7 Oct 1910 Birmingham, AL) Horace Brenton French, Jr. (b. 6 Aug 1913 in Russellville, AL) ** Ena Elizabeth French (b. 19 Apr 1918 in Columbus, GA) Richard Blevins French (b. 22 Sep 1927 in Columbus, GA) Horace Brenton French, Jr. m. Flora Odelle Sellers (b. 11 Aug 1916 in Columbus, GA) Children: Theo Gerald French (b. 17 Jul 1931 in Columbus, GA) Ronald Clark French (b. 28 Nov 1934 in Columbus, GA) ** Sheila Yvonne French (b. 22 Jul 1937 in Columbus, GA) Wayne Martin French (b. 19 Aug 1939 in Columbus, GA) David French (b. 4 Apr in Columbus, GA) Ronald Clark French m. Mary Pauline Parker Children: Ronda Odelle French (b. 22 Jun 1954 in Richland, GA) Ronald Clark French, Jr. (b. 21 Dec 1956 in Richland, GA) Russell Parker French (b. 23 Aug 1959 in Richland, GA) MyHusband I have other info on the siblings going back also i anything sounds familiar. You can e-mail me at Momto4teens@aol.com Dawn Stocks French

Hi Jean, To tell you the truth I have no idea if we could connect or not. The only information I have on Eugene is what I found in a book written by a family member for a reunion several years ago. I will quote it for you: "John Richard French was born July 7, 1873 in Georgia, probably Macon, Georgia, to William Richmond French and Susan Elfira Moore French. It seems they lived there but moved to Louisiana some time later. William R. French died in Big Sandy, Texas when John R. was only 10 years old, probably in 1883.Susan M French remarried three times, once to a Mr. Slappy, once to a Mr. Thomas and to a Mr. Deaton of Pittsburg, Texas. John R. had three brothers, Will French, Eugene French, and Amry French. Amry died at 16 years of age in 1896. Eugene French loved in North Carolina and Lakeland Florida. Will French lived in New Orleans before and at the time of her death. (Susan's) John R. French's uncle, Uncle Frank French, William Richmond's brother lived in Mount Pleasant, Texas. There were relatives there at the time. A cousin Jack French lived in Paris." This is all the information I have on Eugene. I do know that it is a family name. My father's name is Eugene as well. If you have the information on your husband's father (is he still alive?)t his original application for Social Security. It will have his parents names on it. That is how I found my husband's great grandparents name. From his grandfather's SS app. This is the first lead to any possibility of my family I have found on the list. I would like to see where it goes. You never can tell. Carol

Carol, I don't know if there is a connection, but there are enough similarities for me to want to contact you. Do you have any more information about Eugene French? Here's what I know about my husband's family. His father Robert Harlan French was born in Lakeland. My husband's brother's name is Steven Eugene French. Robert had one sister - her name is Patricia Ann (French) Durrance. - she lives in Bunnell, FL. Do you think their might be a connection? If so, let's talk more. Good hunting, Jean French ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol" <carolhar@coserv.net> To: <FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [FRENCH-L] William Richmond French > I am hoping there is someone new here who may be related to my. > > > William Richmond French and Sarah Elfira Moore > They lived in La and later moved to Big Sandy Texas where William in about > 1883. He is buried there. > William had a brother named Frank French who lived in Mount Pleasant, TX > Children: > John Richard French b.7/7/1873 GA, probably Macon > Will French > Lived in New Orleans LA > Eugene French > Lived in NC and Lakeland Florida > Amry French died at age 16 > > John Richard married Oma Lee Walker on 8/25/1875 in Upshur County, TX > children: > Amry French b. 11/16/1897 > Analaura French b. 7/18/1900 > Clifford Clarence French b. 2/14/1902 > Floy French b. 1/24/1905 > Johnny James French b. 1/23/1908 > Oskar French b. 1/26/1910 > Vira Virginia French b. 2/17/1913 > > John and Oma moved around a lot in Texas. They lived in places like > Lafayette, Palestine, Edinburg, Robbstown, Paris, Cunningham and Talco > Texas. They also lived in Hugo OK. > > I sure could use some help with this line. I am needing the parents of > William Richmond French and Sarah Elfira Moore > as well as any information on their siblings. > > Thanks Carol > >