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John French 1641–1699

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1641 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 6 Aug 1699 · Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John French
Mother Freedom Kingsley
Siblings Dependence French, Elizabeth French, Jonathan French, Samuel French, Temperance French, Thomas French, William French

Researchers connected through John French 1641–1699

and 2 more tree owners connected with John French 1641–1699

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1641, John French entered the world in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to john french and freedom kingsley. John French passed away in 1699 in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of John French in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1699
Death of John French in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John French

This ancestor line traces from Frankley, Worcs, England (1448) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1641) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John French (1641–1699) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 7 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
1641–1699
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John French PTP
1641–1699
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John French PTP
1641–1699
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John French's Descendants

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JF
John French PTP 1641–1699