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John French 1622–1697

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 MAY 1622 · Assington, Suffolk Co., England
Died 1 FEB 1697 · Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire)
Father Thomas French (1696–1746)
Mother Susan Riddlesdale
Spouse Freedom Kingsley
Children John French
Siblings Alice French

Researchers connected through John French 1622–1697

and 5 more tree owners connected with John French 1622–1697

Biography

John French was born in 1622 in Assington, Suffolk Co., England, the child of thomas french and susan riddlesdale. John French married freedom kingsley, and had children including john french. John French passed away in 1697 in Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire).

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  5. 5
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1622
Birth of John French in Assington, Suffolk Co., England
Birth
1697
Death of John French in Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John French

This ancestor line traces from Boxford, Suffolk, England (1518) to Assington, Suffolk Co., England (1622) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John French (1622–1697) was born in Assington, Suffolk Co., England and died in Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire). 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 2 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.

John French's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John French PTP
1622–1697
Assington, Suffolk Co., England
Parents
Thomas French PTP
1696–1746
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John French's Descendants

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JF
John French PTP 1622–1697
  1. 1. John French PTP 1655–1724