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Temperance French 1651–1720

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Temperance 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 30 Mar 1651 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Aug 1720 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John French
Mother Grace Kingsley
Siblings Deacon Thomas French, Dependence French, Elizabeth French Wheelock, Hannah French, John French, Jonathan French, Mary French, Mary Mercy French, Samuel French, Thomas French, William French

Researchers connected through Temperance French 1651–1720

and 5 more tree owners connected with Temperance French 1651–1720

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Temperance French began in 1651 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Temperance French passed away in 1720 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1651
Birth of Temperance French in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1720
Death of Temperance French in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Temperance French

This ancestor line traces from Assington, Suffolk, England (1584) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1651) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Temperance French (1651–1720) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Temperance 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.

Temperance French's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Temperance French PTP
1651–1720
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Temperance French's Descendants

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Temperance French PTP 1651–1720