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Benjamin French 1764–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1764

Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 21 March 1847

Death Location: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Samuel French

Mother: Mary Johnson

Spouse(s): Sally TURNER

Children(s): Samuel French, Emily French, Amos French, Mary French, Jesse French, Jeremiah French, Thomas French, Jerry French, Sarah French, Benjamin French, Sarah French, Anna French, Jane French, Isabella *, Frances French

Benjamin French was born in 1764 in Culpepper, Virginia, United States, the child of Samuel French And Mary Johnson. Benjamin French married Catherine Shoemaker, Sally M Turner, and had children including Amos J French, Anna French, Benjamin Franklin French, Emily Milly French, Frances S French, Isabella Mary French, Jane Jinny French, Jeremiah French, Jerry French, Jesse French, Mary Polly French, Samuel Benjamin French, Sarah French, Sarah Sally French, Thomas French. Benjamin French passed away in 1847 in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin French was born in 1764 in Culpepper, Virginia, United States, the child of Samuel French And Mary Johnson.
  • Benjamin French married Catherine Shoemaker, Sally M Turner, and had children including Amos J French, Anna French, Benjamin Franklin French, Emily Milly French, Frances S French, Isabella Mary French, Jane Jinny French, Jeremiah French, Jerry French, Jesse French, Mary Polly French, Samuel Benjamin French, Sarah French, Sarah Sally French, Thomas French.
  • Benjamin French passed away in 1847 in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel French
1750–1834
Birth Location: Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Mary Johnson
1750–1866
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sally TURNER
1764–1822
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
ST

Children(s)

Samuel French
1793–1857
Birth Location: , Barren, Kentucky, USA
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Emily French
1802–1859
Birth Location: Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, United States
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Amos French
1787–1869
Birth Location: Caswell co., North Caroline, USA
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Mary French
1805–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MF
Jesse French
1787–1857
Birth Location: , Caswell, North Carolina, USA
JF
Jeremiah French
1792–1835
Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky, United States
JF
Thomas French
1794–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Jerry French
1797–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
JF
Sarah French
1801–1859
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Benjamin French
1804–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Sarah French
1805–1836
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Anna French
1803–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Jane French
1807–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
JF
Isabella *
1798–1870
Birth Location: Iredell, North Carolina, USA
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Frances French
1807–1875
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
FF

Benjamin French's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin French
1764–1847
Birth Place: Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Parents
Samuel French
1750–1834
Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Johnson
1750–1866
Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin French's Descendants

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Benjamin French (28 Nov 1764–21 March 1847) m. Sally (M) TURNER (1764–22 Aug 1822)
  1. 1. Samuel (Benjamin) French 1793–1857 m. Sarah Greenhaw 1792–1866
    1. 1. Jesse (William) French 1820–1904 m. Mary Adaline 1822–
      1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth Alabama) French 1844–1900 m. William (W) Steakley 1856–1920 m. James (Harris) Treadwell 1825–1894
        1. 1. Joseph (Winston) Treadwell 1882–1949
        2. 2. Robert (E) Treadwell 1880–1918
        3. 3. James Steakley 1892–
        4. 4. Dutch Treadwell 1866–1924 m. James (Washington) Hammock 1855–1927
        5. 5. Oscar Treadwell 1878–1948
        6. 6. Mary (C.) Treadwell 1869–1931
        7. 7. Jas. (Henry) Treadwell 1864–
        8. 8. Harris (Fisher) Treadwell 1873–1892
      2. 2. mary (jane) french 1842–1922
      3. 3. william (h) french 1848–1928
      4. 4. albert french 1859–1870
      5. 5. nancy (E rebecca) french 1860–1907
      6. 6. samuel french 1863–1943
      7. 7. amos (jesse) french 1850–1939
      8. 8. benjamin (franklin) french 1842–1932
    2. 2. Frances (Frankey) French 1767–1848
    3. 3. Zebulon (Montgomery Pike) French 1817–1867
    4. 4. Benjamin French 1818–
    5. 5. Martha (Jane) French 1821–1893
    6. 6. Franky French 1822–
    7. 7. Lucy French 1824–
    8. 8. Marie French 1830–
    9. 9. Samuel (B) French 1836–1873
  2. 2. Emily (Milly) French 1802–1859 m. Benjamin (Tinsley) West 1794–1838
    1. 1. Tinsley (Davis) West 1832–1916 m. Sene (Rebecca) Dickson 1852–1940
      1. 1. Mary (Viva) West 1875–1964
      2. 2. Fannie (Middleton) West 1868–1960
      3. 3. John (Howard) West 1870–1960
      4. 4. Henry (Clinton) West 1873–1943
      5. 5. Bettie (Susannah) West 1876–1921
      6. 6. Charles (Ross) West 1878–1961
      7. 7. Tinsley West 1880–
      8. 8. Laura (Emily) West 1871–1876
      9. 9. William (Hinkle) West 1880–1897
      10. 10. Hattie (Octavia) West 1882–1970
      11. 11. Birdie (Walker) West 1885–1904
      12. 12. Alpha (Henreitta) West 1887–1968
      13. 13. Alexander (Campbell) West 1890–1974
      14. 14. Rebecca (Margaret) West 1892–1980 m. Edgar (Ernest) Hamilton 1888–1963
        1. 1. Bessie (S) Hamilton 1911–1997 m. John (Milton) Jones 1909–1974
        2. 2. Edna (Ernestine) Hamilton 1915–2006 m. Alfred (Fletcher) Barksdale 1912–1945
        3. 3. Helen (Hunt) Hamilton 1917–1993 m. Maurice (Neil) Stains 1927–2012 m. Jasper Palazzolo 1910–1985
        4. 4. Edgar (Ernest) Hamilton 1924–2006
      15. 15. Sene (Dickson) West 1898–
    2. 2. Emily (Frances) West 1837–1880
    3. 3. James (Knox) West 1819–1878
    4. 4. Jesse (Robinson) West 1825–
    5. 5. Nathan (Davy) West 1827–1869
    6. 6. Louisianna (Miranda "Lou") West 1834–1879 m. Thomas (Francis Marion) Heathcock 1829–1893
      1. 1. William (Alexander "Alex") Heathcock\Heathcote\Heathcoat 1855–1932
      2. 2. Susan Heathcock 1848–
      3. 3. Louisa (Butler) Heathcock 1862– m. John Cannon 1863–
      4. 4. Mary (Francis) Heathcock 1864– m. Thomas Robison 1859–1900 m. William (Hiram) Russell 1844–1909
        1. 1. Willie (Thomas Robison) (Russell) 1899–1981 m. Virgie (Lee Atkinson) (Hampton?) 1905–1983
      5. 5. Emeline ("Emily") Heathcock 1858–1899 m. Antonio Riojas 1844–1923
        1. 1. Bessie (Ray) Riojas 1895–1977
        2. 2. John (Emery) Riojas 1894–1971
        3. 3. Emma Riojas 1876–1913
        4. 4. Mary (Susan) Riojas 1879–1951
        5. 5. Francis (Joseph) Riojas 1888–1960
      6. 6. Alforetta Heathcock 1853– m. Henry (C) Newton 1848–
  3. 3. Amos (J) French 1787–1869
  4. 4. Mary (Polly) French 1805–1860
  5. 5. Jesse French 1787–1857
  6. 6. Jeremiah French 1792–1835 m. Jane 1785–1830
    1. 1. William (D) French 1811–1850
    2. 2. Sarah French 1813–1880 m. John (A) Dickey 1803–1889
      1. 1. George (Washington) Dickey 1846–1918
      2. 2. Aolphus (Reddin) Dickey 1862–
      3. 3. Emaline (Caroline) Dickey 1844–1879
      4. 4. James (Monroe) Dickey 1840–1907 m. Sarah (Catherine) Deaton 1853–1929 m. Martha (A. "Mary") Patterson 1839–1873
        1. 1. Sarah (Isbell) Dickey 1879–1973 m. Nathaniel (Virgel "Nathan") Miller 1878–1944
        2. 2. Joseph (Calvin) Dickey 1881–1967
        3. 3. Robert (Thomas) Dickey 1874–1940
        4. 4. Francis (E.) Dickey 1876–
        5. 5. John (W.) Dickey 1878–
        6. 6. Minnie (Lee) Dickey 1883–1920
        7. 7. William (D.) Dickey 1888–1983
        8. 8. Phillip (McNeil) Dickey 1890–1971
        9. 9. Sarah (Josie) Dickey 1860–1887
        10. 10. James (Bennett) Dickey 1863–1939
        11. 11. Thomas (Mansfield) Dickey 1866–1942
      5. 5. John (Bennet) Dickey 1841–
      6. 6. Thomas (C) Dickey 1839–
      7. 7. Jane Dickey 1834–
      8. 8. Amanda Dickey 1857–1886
      9. 9. Andrew (J) Dickey 1853–
      10. 10. Louisa (M) Dickey 1853–
  7. 7. Thomas French 1794–
  8. 8. Jerry French 1797–
  9. 9. Sarah French 1801–1859
  10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) French 1804–1850
  11. 11. Sarah (Sally) French 1805–1836
  12. 12. Anna French 1803–
  13. 13. Jane (Jinny) French 1807–
  14. 14. Isabella (Mary French) * 1798–1870
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Shoemaker 1839–1901 m. Burtice (Smith) Rose 1833–1890
      1. 1. Sarah (Rebecca Isabella) Rose 1882–1970 m. George (Houston) Davenport 1879–1938
        1. 1. Vona (Mae) Davenport 1906–1986 m. Ezra (Vernon) Terry 1901–1978
        2. 2. Martha (Angeline) Davenpart 1920–2004
        3. 3. Leona (Evelyn) Davenpart 1916–2002
        4. 4. Lila (Irene) Davenport 1918–2000
        5. 5. Edna (Vivian) Davenport 1903–1973
        6. 6. Lawrence (Edward) Davenport 1912–1992
        7. 7. Vance (Andrew Bennett) Davenport 1901–1983
        8. 8. Lee (Alvis) Davenport 1910–2002
  15. 15. Frances (S.) French 1807–1875 m. Thomas Teague 1800–1849
    1. 1. America TEAGUE 1847–1916 m. Samuel (David) Estes 1834–1912 m. Herman Collins 1841–1915
      1. 1. Stephen (R.) Estes 1884–1951
      2. 2. Gillie (Elzira S ESTES) Wampler 1883–1904
      3. 3. Robert (Riley (Little Bob)) Estes 1884–1951
      4. 4. Savilla ("Villie" Bathire ESTES Green) Winslow 1886–1953
      5. 5. Ransom (Douglas) Estes 1880–1892
      6. 6. John (Elmer) Collins 1876–1962
    2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Teague 1846–1872

Benjamin French's Timeline

5 Records

1764
28 Nov 1764
Birth of Benjamin French in Culpepper, , Virginia, USA
Culpepper, , Virginia, USA
1764
28 Nov 1764
Birth of Benjamin French in Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
1847
21 Mar 1847
Age 83
Death of Benjamin French in Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, United States/Announced in Southern Advocate, Huntsvfille, Al
Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, United States/Announced in Southern Advocate, Huntsvfille, Al
1847
2 Apr 1847
Age 83
Death of Benjamin French in Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1847
21 March 1847
Age 83
Death of Benjamin French in Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
Lauderdale, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1764
    Event Place: Culpepper, , Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84-4567

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1764
    Event Place: Culpepper, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, United States/Announced in Southern Advocate, Huntsvfille, Al
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84-4567

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1847
    Event Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1847
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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