Dear Rita, Just saw your notice, and I have not gotten my family back to Enland as yet, but I believe that is where we originated from. My GG Grandfather Jeremiah French and GG Grandmother Lydia Smith were married in Athens County, Ohio April 19, 1837. Jeremiah French was born approximately in 1814, and I believe that was probably in England. The person who suggested this French family has not been able to link Jeremiah French to the French family that is listed on the 1830 Census, Homer Township, Athens County OH as yet, but she and I are working to do so. Note that this family is William and Ione French possibly born in Merriott, Somerset, England. Naturally I have no contacts in England that can help me, but thought I'd see if you have any siblings to the French family you are working on. It would be great if we could link these families together. I know very little about Enland so if you are from the south part and this area is in the north, east, or west; just have a good laugh with me! I have lots of BRICK walls at this point. Thanks Ruth timmafruth@aol.com In a message dated 10/30/2006 1:45:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, RitaLidstone@aol.com writes: > Hi, is there any one researching French family in England? My gt > grandmother mar a Herbert French but I have no details about his family. He > owned a Pub > in Poplar, Middx, England > >