Who was Jacob French?

Jacob French (1554–1615) was born in Assington, Suffolk, England and died in Assington, Suffolk, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Jacob French 1554–1615

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 26 Apr 1554 · Assington, Suffolk, England

Died 11 Nov 1615 · Assington, Suffolk, England

Father Thomas French 12Th

Mother Lady Bridget Elizabeth Higham 12Th

Siblings Christopher French, Elizabeth French, Francis French, John French, Mary French, Nicholas French, Richard French, Robert French, Thomas Edward French Iii, William French

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas French 12Th

Lady Bridget Elizabeth Higham 12Th

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Jacob French began in 1554 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Jacob French passed away in 1615 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1554

Birth of Jacob French in Assington, Suffolk, England

Birth

1615

Death of Jacob French in Assington, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob French

This ancestor line traces from Lowestoft, Suffolk, England (1420) to Assington, Suffolk, England (1554) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob French (1554–1615) was born in Assington, Suffolk, England and died in Assington, Suffolk, England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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 5 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.
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