It is reported that there is a Betsy FRENCH with family, a neighbor of Lafford FRENCH, in Spartanburg, SC in USC 1800. Is she a widow and, if so, whose widow is she? One account states that William FRENCH, Lafford's brother, died in SC just before he was to go to KY. William's brother, Simon and family, did go to KY between 1790 and 1800. This account says William's widow moved to Warren Co., TN. Another account states William went to KY and then to TN, dying in Wilson Co., TN in 1808. Warren Co., TN was established in 1807 of White Co., TN (1806), of Smitn (1799), Jackson (1801) and Overton (1806) The only FRENCH listed (tax list) in Warren Co., TN in 1812 is Hugh FRENCH, presumed to be William's oldest son. John DENTON was Hugh's next door neighbor. John DENTON was married to Hugh's sister, Jane FRENCH, both children of William FRENCH. Simon FRENCH remained and died in Christian Co., KY. His daughter, Sarah/Sally, married Hugh FRENCH, above, in 1814 in KY. Hugh and Sarah/Sally were in MO by 1820. If William died in SC it is likely that Betsy was his widow in 1800 in SC. If he died in 1808 in TN, it is not likely that Betsy in SC 1800 was William's widow. We need more info to make a determination. Best regards, Hugh