John French 1622–1697
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10 researchers on YourRoots have John French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John French 1622–1697
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record Bicket Web Site
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2Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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3Record Interment.net
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4Record Regina Ann ??? Family Tree
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5Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John French
This ancestor line traces from Boxford, Suffolk, England (1490) to Assington, Suffolk, England (1622) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John French (1622–1697) was born in Assington, Suffolk Co., England and died in Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire). 10 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, 10 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 4 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
John French's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
John French's Descendants
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1. PTP 1655–1724