John French

JOHN FRENCH a resident of Stafford Township, is a native of Orange County, Ind., where he was born May 24,1848. He is one of a family of nine children born to James and Eliza (Allen) French, who moved to Knox County with their family in 1863. While in that county, John French learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it until he came to Greene County in March,1871. From his marriage with Louisa C. Douthit, of Sullivan County, which occurred January 7, 1872, three children have been born, named George E., Laura A. and Florence A. Soon after his marriage, he began farming on the place where he now lives, and in that occupation has been quite fortunate, as 120 acres in Greene and 80 acres in Knox County abundantly prove. About ninety acres are well improved and cultivated. He is a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, where he resides, and his part is never wanting in matters of public charity. His politics is Democratic, and as such was elected Trustee of his township, and held that office two years, giving complete satisfaction. An industrious and upright citizen, he is eminently a self-made man.

Stafford TWP Source: History of Greene and Sullivan Counties, state of Indiana: from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1884 824 pgs. page 413.

• Residence: 1880 - Stafford, Greene, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 1900 - Richland Township Bloomfield town, Greene, Indiana, United States
• Residence: 1910 - Justice Precinct 2, Cameron, Texas, United States
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John FRENCH, eighty-eight year old former Greene county treasurer, died Saturday at the home of a daughter, in Lafayette. His word was sent to Mrs. Osceola CALVERT, a step-daughter, with whom Mr. FRENCH had recently spent several weeks. The death of the well known man occurred following a short illness. The deceased resided in Greene county for many years. He engaged in the hardware business in Bloomfield, and was considered a successful merchant throughout the county. He was born on May 24, 1848. He ws elected treasurer of Greene county in 1896, serving one term in office. The last thirty years of his life were spent in Brownsville, Texas. Mr. French married Louisa DOUTHITT, and five children were born to the union. His wife died in 1914 in Texas. Later Mr. FRENCH was married to Mrs. Florence LOWDER, who died about two years ago. Funeral services were conducted at 9 o'clock Monday morning at Lafayette. Interment took place at 2 p.m. in Indian Prairie church, southwest of Pleasantville. Surviving are two sons, Grover FRENCH, of Linton, and James O. FRENCH, of Hammond; one daughter, Mrs. F. H. WILLIAMS, of Lafayette, at whose home he died; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 8 2020, 3:01:50 UTC