John Newton French 1821–1891
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Newton French began in 1821 in Amity, Washington, Pennsylvania. John Newton French married sarah ann mackrill, and had children including charles newton french, evaline a french, george franklin french, ida narcissus french, ira melvin french, mary e french, preston orrel french, ruth emma french, samuel elmer french. John Newton French passed away in 1891 in Lukin, Lawrence, Illinois, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John French
This ancestor line traces from Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, United States (1754) to Amity, Washington, Pennsylvania (1821) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John French (1821–1891) was born in Amity, Washington, Pennsylvania and died in Lukin, Lawrence, Illinois, United States. 2 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, 2 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.
- 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.
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John French's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record