Who was Thomas French?

Thomas French (1608–1680) was born in Assington, , Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas French 1608–1680

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 27 Nov 1608 · Assington, , Suffolk, England

Died 8 Aug 1680 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England … Marriage

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Biography

The story of Thomas French began in 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Thomas French married mary scudamore, and had children including ephraim french, john french, mary french, samuel french, sarah french, thomas french. Thomas French passed away in 1680 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Life Timeline

1608

Birth of Thomas French in Assington, Suffolk, England

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1680

Death of Thomas French in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas French

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Assington, Babergh District, Suffolk, ENGLAND (1608) across 28 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas French (1608–1680) was born in Assington, , Suffolk, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 28 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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Thomas French PTP

1608–1680

Assington, , Suffolk, England