From: Jim Church <steeples@home.com> To: VERMONT-L@rootsweb.com Hello, A message recently posted on the Vermont Rootsweb list by Jim Church <steeples@home.com> gave the names of several Frenches whose land was confiscated in Vermont in 1778. I am interested in Andrew French whose land in Manchester Vt was confiscated; Jeremiah and Benjamin French also had their estates in Manchester confiscated. Is this Andrew French a descendant of William French, b. Ipswich, and Abigail Wiggin? Does someone have his line? My husband's French line goes: Thomas 1,2,3, William 4, Andrew 5,6,7; was Andrew of Manchester one of those? Andrew 5 married Abigail MARSTON Murdoch; he was b. say 1700-1710, so he might still have been alive. Andrew 6 was b 1735 and d. Nov. 1779, but I thought he always lived in Stratham NH. Andrew 6 was b. 1761, so he was probably too young. Other Frenches whose estates were confiscated were Charity French in Pownal and (Henry) French of Wells. Thank you, Edith edith.bartley@worldnet.att.net

Edith, I am interested in your Henry French of Wells. It seems I have to make a trip to Potsdam, NY. I have hit a wall with Charles Henry born in Potsdam, NY. The family notes mention family in VT, CT. I am lost. Thanks