Dorcas French 1614–1697
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30 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 28 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 30 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Dorcas French was born in 1614 in Assington, Suffolk, England, the child of thomas french and susan elizabeth riddlesdale french. Dorcas French passed away in 1697 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts,.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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4Record Marriage
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5Record Regina Ann ??? Family Tree
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6Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (TM) (July 1996 (c), data as of 2 January 1996)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas French
This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Assington, Babergh District, Suffolk, ENGLAND (1614) across 28 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dorcas French (1614–1697) was born in Assington, Suffolk, England and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts,. 30 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, 30 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas 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 28 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.
Related Records
Dorcas French's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record