There is a John French mentioned in this book: JOHN FRENCH was one of Kappa's well-known citizens. He moved here with his family in 1859 from LaSalle, but originally was from Virginia. For many years he was watchman at the railroad wooden bridge across the Mackinaw south of Kappa. He was a very kindly hearted and accommodating man. His body now lies in the Kappa cemetery. http://www.elpaso.net/~bank/elpasohistory/epkap78/index.htm