Phillip French

Philip French, described as "Philip French Van London," was a native of Kelshall, Suffolk County', England, born in 1667, and came to New York in June, 1689. He was a prosperous merchant, and an active anti-Leislerian. He was Speaker of the Assembly in 1698. Philip French was appointed mayor of New York City on October 19, 1702 and served until October 1703. He was the 27th mayor of New York.

In his will, dated May 29, 1706, proven June 3, 1707, he mentions "his wife, Anna, son Philip, and daughters Elizabeth, Anna and Margaret, and refers, not by name, to the children of his brother John.