William French 1603–1681
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19 researchers on YourRoots have William French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 19 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1603, William French entered the world in Halstead, Essex, England, born to thomas french and anne olmstead. William French married elizabeth french, and had children including elizabeth ellis, hannah french, jacob french, john french, mary hyde, samuell french, sarah augusta french. William French passed away in 1681 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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7Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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8Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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9Record North America, Family Histories
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10Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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11Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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12Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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13Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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14Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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15Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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16Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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17Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.
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18Record Historic Land Ownership and Reference Atlases, 1507-2000
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19Record History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men
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20Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William French
This ancestor line traces from Wethersfield, Essex, England (1562) to Halstead, Essex Co., England (1603) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William French (1603–1681) was born in Halstead, Essex, England and died in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. 19 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 19 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 2 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.
Related Records
William French's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record