John French 1655–1725
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
Researchers connected through John French 1655–1725
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1655, John French entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john french and freedom mary kingsley. John French married hannah mary palmer, and had children including ephraim french, hannah french, jonathan french, martha french, mary french, samuel french, thomas french. John French passed away in 1725 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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2Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John French
This ancestor line traces from Hereford, Herefordshire, England (1553) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1655) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John French (1655–1725) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 5 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