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Rebecca French 1694–1762

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 13 May 1694 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 30 Oct 1762 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Dependence French (1649–1732)
Mother Rebeccah Fenno
Siblings David French, Elizabeth French, John French

Researchers connected through Rebecca French 1694–1762

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rebecca French 1694–1762

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1694, Rebecca French entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to dependence french and rebeccah fenno. Rebecca French passed away in 1762 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1694
Birth of Rebecca French in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1762
Death of Rebecca French in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca French

This ancestor line traces from Disley, Cheshire, , England (1444) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1694) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca French (1694–1762) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Rebecca 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 8 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.

Rebecca French's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rebecca French PTP
1694–1762
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Dependence French PTP
1649–1732
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rebecca French's Descendants

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Rebecca French PTP 1694–1762