I don't know if we have a connection or not. I have nothing on a Robert FRENCH, but you also mention William Thomas FRENCH. I have the following French family, from KY, later Jasper County IL. Elisha M. FRENCH born 1786 in Maryland, married Jane Norris, Nelson County KY, died Oct 11, 1868 in Jasper County, IL. He had a son William born 1821 in Hardin County, KY. Could your grandfather be a descendent of this family. I have siblings names. GeeJee@webtv.net wrote: > Looking for info on my grandfather. He married Rosella Josie Miller. (my > grandmother). He was born Sept. 6, 1900. My grandmother was born Feb. > 14, 1897. Both were born in Jasper County Illinois. > > They had 7 children. Four sons------ > Sylvan Doris-------Melvin Marion----- > Dillard Eugene----Albert Lee.---------- > Three daughters-----Irene Ruby------ Catherine Della (my > mother).-------- > Ethel Doreen. > > Robert worked on the railroad. May have been the Illinois Central. He > died when he was only in his late 30's. The story goes, he cut his leg > with a corn husking knife. It never healed properly. > > Any help appreciated. > Josia