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David French 1754–1790

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have David French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1754 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 13 Jun 1790 · Bedford, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Father William French
Mother Tabitha Pierce
Siblings Benjamin French, Ephraim French, Jonathan French, Joseph French, Mehitable French, Nehemiah French, Stephen French, Tabitha French, William French

Researchers connected through David French 1754–1790

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1754, David French entered the world in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to william french and tabitha pierce. David French passed away in 1790 in Bedford, Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

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Life Timeline

1754
Birth of David French in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1790
Death of David French in Bedford, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David French

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1754) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David French (1754–1790) was born in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Bedford, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

David French's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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David French PTP
1754–1790
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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David French's Descendants

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David French PTP 1754–1790