YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Edward French 1742–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1742

Birth Location: Enfield, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 14 Aug 1802 (Buried 19 Aug 1802)

Death Location: St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England (Killed - Coroner Warrant) Killed by Sir Francis Burdetts coach drawn over him

Father: Thomas French

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Mary Nicholson

Children(s): Samuel French, William French, John (2nd), Jane French, Thomas 1st, George French, Peter French, Mary French, Anne French

In 1742, Edward French entered the world in Enfield, Middlesex, England, born to Thomas French And Mary Smith. Edward French married Mary Nicholson, and had children including Anne French, George French, Jane French, John French 2Nd, Mary French, Peter French, Samuel French, Thomas Bush French 1St, William French. Edward French passed away in 1802 in St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England (Killed - Coroner Warrant) Killed by Sir Francis Burdetts coach drawn over him.

Find more search results for Edward French
EF

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

  • In 1742, Edward French entered the world in Enfield, Middlesex, England, born to Thomas French And Mary Smith.
  • Edward French married Mary Nicholson, and had children including Anne French, George French, Jane French, John French 2Nd, Mary French, Peter French, Samuel French, Thomas Bush French 1St, William French.
  • Edward French passed away in 1802 in St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England (Killed - Coroner Warrant) Killed by Sir Francis Burdetts coach drawn over him.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas French
1706–1753
Birth Location: St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England
TF
Mary Smith
1716–1811
Birth Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
MS

Spouses(s)

Mary Nicholson
1748–1797
Birth Location: Enfield, Middlesex, England
MN

Children(s)

Samuel French
1777–1840
Birth Location: St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England
SF
William French
1780–1841
Birth Location: Saint Andrew, Enfield, London, England
WF
John (2nd)
1785–
Birth Location: St Andrew Enfield, Middlesex, England
J(
Jane French
1788–1790
Birth Location: St Andrew Enfield, Middlesex, England
JF
Thomas 1st
1791–1820
Birth Location: Saint Andrew, Enfield, London, England
T1
George French
1782–1822
Birth Location: St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England
GF
Peter French
1783–1785
Birth Location: St. Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England
PF
Mary French
1773–1795
Birth Location: St Andrew Enfield, Middlesex, England
MF
Anne French
1775–
Birth Location: St Andrew Enfield, Middlesex, England
AF

Edward French's Ancestors

Self
Edward French
1742–1802
Birth Place: Enfield, Middlesex, England
Parents
Thomas French
1706–1753
St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England
Mary Smith
1716–1811
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas French
1677–1717
Whitechapel, London, England
Anne Kitchin
1681–1713
Westminster London England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas French
1655–1692
Elizabeth Leeson
–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward French's Descendants

1.
EF
Edward French (30 Oct 1742–14 Aug 1802 (Buried 19 Aug 1802)) m. Mary Nicholson (Abt. Dec 1748–Mar 1797)
  1. 1. Samuel French 1777–1840 m. Sarah Draper 1787–1846
    1. 1. Samuel French 1807–1862 m. Frances Taylor 1807–1889
      1. 1. Ann French 1840– m. John (Phillip (Saint) James) Mantle 1836–1895
        1. 1. John (Samuel) Mantle 1861–1934 m. Jane Mantle 1862–1620
        2. 2. Samuel (George) Mantle 1864–1881
        3. 3. William (John) Mantle 1865–1939 m. Mary (Ann) Gray 1862–1938
        4. 4. Martha (Ann) Mantle 1870–1941 m. Edward (Charles Thomas) Ford 1867–1925
        5. 5. Thomas Mantle 1875–
        6. 6. Ann (Elizabeth) Mantle 1877– m. Samuel (John) Watson 1876–1951
        7. 7. George (Henry Helps) Mantle 1881–1958 m. Daisy (Esther) Steel 1887–1968
      2. 2. Frances French 1833–1867 m. James Riches 1833–1883
        1. 1. James (Samuel) Riches 1855–
        2. 2. Francis Riches 1858–1939
        3. 3. Henry Riches 1867–1903
      3. 3. Samuel French 1834–
      4. 4. May French 1835–
      5. 5. George French 1843–
    2. 2. William (Thomas) French 1819–1885 m. Maria (Ann) Burness 1822–1881
      1. 1. James (George) French 1850–1938 m. Esther (Ellen) Ricketts 1857–1929
        1. 1. James (Charles) French 1877–1942 m. Martha Leonard 1878–1943
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Rose) French 1891–1983 m. Thomas (Herbert) Cornell 1890–1958
    3. 3. John (Bush) French 1806–1848 m. Sarah Macdonald 1787–
      1. 1. John French 1829– m. Elizabeth Stevens 1830–
        1. 1. Thomas French 1857– m. Mary (Ann) Dwyer 1858–
    4. 4. George (Francis) French 1805–1871 m. Alice Wilson 1806–
      1. 1. George French 1830–1872
      2. 2. John French 1841–
      3. 3. James French 1838–
      4. 4. Samuel French 1836–
      5. 5. William French 1833–
    5. 5. Jane (Esther) French 1812–1812
  2. 2. William French 1780–1841
  3. 3. John (French) (2nd) 1785–
  4. 4. Jane French 1788–1790
  5. 5. Thomas (Bush French) 1st 1791–1820
  6. 6. George French 1782–1822
  7. 7. Peter French 1783–1785
  8. 8. Mary French 1773–1795
  9. 9. Anne French 1775–

Edward French's Timeline

2 Records

1742
30 Oct 1742
Birth of Edward French in Enfield, Middlesex, England
Enfield, Middlesex, England
1802
14 Aug 1802 (Buried 19 Aug 1802)
Age 60
Death of Edward French in St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England (Killed - Coroner Warrant) Killed by Sir Francis Burdetts coach drawn over him
St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England (Killed - Coroner Warrant) Killed by Sir Francis Burdetts coach drawn over him

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1742
    Event Place: Enfield, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1802 (Buried 19 Aug 1802)
    Event Place: St Andrew, Enfield, Middlesex, England (Killed - Coroner Warrant) Killed by Sir Francis Burdetts coach drawn over him
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
Find more search results for Edward French

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