Samuel French, Sr.

PARENTS: Henry French and Elizabeth Collins

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Samuel French
18 October 1708–October 1757 (Age 48) Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

The Life Summary of Samuel

When Samuel French was born on 18 October 1708, in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, his father, Henry French, was 35 and his mother, Elizabeth Collins, was 43. He married Mary Whittier on 4 April 1729, in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 6 daughters. He lived in Massachusetts, United States in 1708. He died in October 1757, in South Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America, at the age of 49.

Parents and Siblings

Henry French Male 1673–1752

•  Male

Elizabeth Collins Female 1665–1769

•  Female Siblings (9)

Benjamin French Sr Male 1696–Deceased

•  Male

Abigail French Female 1698–1734

•  Female

Martha French Female 1701–Deceased

•  Female

Henry French Jr Male 1704–1792

•  Male

Elizabeth French Female 1705–Deceased

•  Female +4 More Children VIEW ALL Sources (3)

Sam'l French in entry for Hezekiah French, "Massachusetts Town Births Index, ca. 1630-1905"

Samll. French in entry for Reubin French, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"

Samll. French in entry for Hezekiah French, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001" VIEW ALL Photos and Memories (1)

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Samuel French Male 1708–1757

•  Male

Mary Whittier Female 1709–Deceased

•  Female

Marriage 4 April 1729 Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Children (12)

Hezekiah French Male 1726–Deceased

•  Male

Reuben French Male 1729–1782

•  Male

Ruth French Female 1732–1736

•  Female

Mary French Female 1732–Deceased

•  Female

Green French Male 1734–1820

•  Male +7 More Children VIEW ALL Discover Even More As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story. Create a free account to view more about your family. CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT Activities

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Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings 1680 1700 1720 1740 1760 1780 1800 1820 1840 1860 1880 Samuel French

1708–1757 Mary Whittier

1709–Deceased Marriage: 4 April 1729

Hezekiah French

1726–Deceased Green French

1734–1820 Reuben French

1729–1782 Ruth French

1732–1736 Mary French

1732–Deceased Ruth French

1736–Deceased Henry French

1739–Deceased Deborah French

1741–Deceased Hannah French

1745–Deceased Samuel French

1747–Deceased Ezekiel French

1753–1847 Mary French

1756–1770 Name Meaning

French

Samuel English and Scottish:1. ethnic name for someone from France, Middle English frensche, or in some cases perhaps a nickname for someone who adopted French airs. 2. variant of Anglo-Norman French Frain . Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006. Possible Related Names Frain