Can we agree that Betsy FRENCH is probable widow of William FRENCH (Joseph of NJ)? Circumstantial evidence has her in the proximity of Lafford FRENCH (bro. of Wm.) in SC. Timing is consistent with death of William after 1790 Census and the "***** Pioneer Families of Missouri " account. It may well be that William's widow and her family traveled with the same group as Simon FRENCH, brother to Wm., who with family settled in Christian Co., KY. From thence she went to Warren Co., TN by 1812 with son, Hugh FRENCH, as head of household. Does this make sense? At present it is conjecture built on circumstantial data, but seems likely. As to the William S. Bryan and Robert Rose, "A History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri," p. 329, The story must have been originally told by Hugh and Sally FRENCH who happen to be first cousins, children of William and Simon FRENCH, respectively. While their story is told through a third party I give Hugh and Sally better than average marks as being accurate, given the two family input. Best regards, Hugh