John French (1622–1697) was born in Assington, Suffolk, , England and died in Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John French 1622–1697

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 26 May 1622 · Assington, Suffolk, , England

Died 1 Feb 1697 · Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas French Jr

Mother Susannah Riddlesdale French

Siblings Abbe French, Alice French, Ann French, Dorcas French Peake Craft, Edward French, Margaret French, Mary French, Richard French, Sarah French, Stephen French, Susan French, Thomas French, Thomas French To Joseph Smith, William French

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas French Jr

Susannah Riddlesdale French

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Biography

John French was born in 1622 in Assington, Suffolk, England, the child of thomas french jr and susannah riddlesdale french. John French passed away in 1697 in Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of John French in Assington, Suffolk, England

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1697

Death of John French in Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John French

This ancestor line traces from Chiddingly, , Sussex, England (1559) to Assington, Suffolk, , England (1622) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John French (1622–1697) was born in Assington, Suffolk, , England and died in Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 John 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 3 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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