Who was Robert French?

Robert French (1600–1674) was born in Assington, Suffolk, England and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert French 1600–1674

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 25 Jun 1600 · Assington, Suffolk, England

Died 28 Dec 1674 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Jacob French

Mother Susan Warren

Siblings Bridget French, Edward French, Elizabeth French, Fraunce French, Jacob French, Jane Joan French, John French, Maria French, Marjory Elizabeth French, Robert French, Sara French, Susan French, Thomas French, William Of The Leete French

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob French

Susan Warren

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No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1600, Robert French entered the world in Assington, Suffolk, England, born to jacob french and susan warren. Robert French passed away in 1674 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Robert French in Assington, Suffolk, England

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1674

Death of Robert French in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert French

This ancestor line traces from Wissington, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1485) to Assington, Suffolk, England (1600) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert French (1600–1674) was born in Assington, Suffolk, England and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
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