YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

David French 1698 – 1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1698

Birth Location: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: Aft. 7 Feb 1774

Death Location: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Stephen French

Mother: Abigail Beal

Spouse(s): Bathsheba Porter

Children(s): Mary French, Abner French, Tabitha French

The story of David French began in 1698 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. David French married Bathsheba Porter, and had children including Mary French, Abner French, Tabitha French. David French passed away in 1774 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for David French
DF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of David French began in 1698 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • David French married Bathsheba Porter, and had children including Mary French, Abner French, Tabitha French.
  • David French passed away in 1774 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David French's Ancestors

Self
David French
1698 – 1774
Birth Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Stephen French
1664 – 1742
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Beal
1671 – 1716
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Stephen French
1641 – 1718
Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, British Colonies
Hannah Whitman
1641 – 1718
Berkley, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua Beal
1633 – 1718
Wymondham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Elizabeth (Doe) Farnsworth
1640 – 1689
York County, Maine, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Stephen French
1600 – 1679
Mary Heardman
1598 – 1655
John Whitman
1603 – 1692
Ruth
1607 – 1662
John Beal
1593 – 1688
Nazareth Hobart
1601 – 1658
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard French
1573 – 1638
Judith Adams
1579 – 1645
Edward Wightman
1566 – 1612
Frances Darbye
1569 – 1663
Edward Beal
– 1612
Martha Stone
1564 – 1625
Margaret Dewey
1574 – 1633

David French's Descendants

1.
DF
David French (20 Nov 1698 – Aft. 7 Feb 1774) m. Bathsheba Porter (17 Sep 1707 – Bef. 11 Jan 1745/6)
  1. 1. Mary French (16 April 1731 – 29 August 1813) m. Edward Sears (1734 – 23 April 1812)
    1. 1. Holmes Sears (13 July 1757 – 5 November 1836)
    2. 2. Mary Sears (1759 – 8 May 1842)
    3. 3. Mercy Sears (1763 – 18 December 1823)
    4. 4. Jonathan Sears (20 December 1770 – 6 January 1771)
  2. 2. Abner French (Apr 26, 1741 – 1825) m. Ann Weld (11 June 1740 – 26 January 1842)
    1. 1. Elizabeth (French) Cowan (31 Jan 1768 – 9 Dec 1856) m. David Barnhart (1767 – BEF 1850)
      1. 1. Anna Barnhardt (1 May 1792 – Sep 8, 1864) m. Charles Hayward (6 April 1790 – 29 April 1868)
        1. 1. Chancy Hayward (1812 – 1838)
        2. 2. Arme Hayward (25 Oct 1812 – 28 Dec 1893) m. Abner Loomis (7 Jul 1803 – 21 Sep 1873)
        3. 3. Alma Hayward (10 Mar 1817 – 1 January 1890) m. Henry (Dyer) Loomis (11 Mar 1805 – 1872)
        4. 4. Mary Hayward (2 November 1705 – 13 June 1792)
        5. 5. Benjamin Hayward (1820 – )
        6. 6. Susan Hayward (17 February 1818 – 1843) m. James (Loudon) Drake (1 May 1817 – Mar 10, 1886)
        7. 7. George Hayward (1824 – 18 Jul 1850)
        8. 8. Dorris Hayward (15 October 1828 – 5 Oct 1904) m. Samuel (F.) Crandal (31 January 1829 – 18 Dec 1901)
        9. 9. Elizabeth Hayward (1829 – 8 Jun 1860)
        10. 10. Nahum Hayward (29 September 1831 – 22 April 1883) m. Christena (A) Sibert (19 January 1835 – 29 October 1889)
        11. 11. Anna Hayward (1834 – 1898) m. Isaac Sours (8 August 1828 – 5 Feb 1914)
        12. 12. Nathaniel Hayward (AFT 1835 – 22 Apr 1883)
        13. 13. Minerva (H.) Hayward (15 September 1836 – 5 October 1903) m. Oliver (H) Ferrell (18 March 1836 – 23 July 1904)
  3. 3. Tabitha French (12 September 1742 – )

David French's Timeline

3 Records

1698
20 Nov 1698
Birth of David French in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1774
Aft. 7 Feb 1774
Age 76
Death of David French in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1774
Aft. 7 Feb 1774
Age 76
Death of David French
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1698
    Event Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 7 Feb 1774
    Event Place: Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 7 Feb 1774

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE