Jane France (1782–1857) was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England and died in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jane France 1782–1857

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1782 · Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Died 20 Nov 1857 · Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Father Benjamin France

Mother Hannah Broomhead

Spouse William Broadbent

Children Eliza Jane Broadbent, Elizabeth Broadbent, Hannah Broadbent, Henry Broadbent, Jane Broadbent, Jonathan Broadbent, Mary Broadbent, Sarah Broadbent, William Broadbent

Siblings Benjamin France, Elizabeth France, Hannah France, Joseph France, Mary France, Sarah France

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Biography

The story of Jane France began in 1782 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Jane France married william broadbent, and had children including eliza jane broadbent, elizabeth broadbent, hannah broadbent, henry broadbent, jane broadbent, jonathan broadbent, mary broadbent, sarah broadbent, william broadbent. Jane France passed away in 1857 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1782

Birth of Jane France in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

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1857

Death of Jane France in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane France

This ancestor line traces from Luxemburg, Maas, Belgium (1018) to Sheffield, Yorkshire, England (1782) across 27 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane France (1782–1857) was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England and died in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 27 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.