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Leo French 1884–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1884

Birth Location: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Nov 1976

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Isaac French

Mother: Eunice Bishop

Spouse(s): Margaret Carney

Children(s): Leonard French

In 1884, Leo French entered the world in Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Isaac Stevens French And Eunice Fidelia Bishop. In 1900, Leo French resided in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Leo French resided in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA. Leo French married Margaret Hannah Carney, and had children including Leonard John French. Leo French passed away in 1976 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Leo French entered the world in Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Isaac Stevens French And Eunice Fidelia Bishop.
  • In 1900, Leo French resided in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Leo French resided in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA.
  • Leo French married Margaret Hannah Carney, and had children including Leonard John French.
  • Leo French passed away in 1976 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac French
1854–1920
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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Eunice Bishop
1853–1928
Birth Location: Ohio, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Carney
1887–1950
Birth Location: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Leonard French
1912–1981
Birth Location: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
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Leo French's Ancestors

Self
Leo French
1884–1976
Birth Place: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Isaac Stevens French
1854–1920
Michigan, USA
Eunice (Fidelia) Bishop
1853–1928
Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leo French's Descendants

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Leo French (12 Nov 1884–15 Nov 1976) m. Margaret (Hannah) Carney (2 Jan 1887–June 1950)
  1. 1. Leonard (John) French 1912–1981 m. Arlene (Merle) Coon 1913–2002

Leo French's Timeline

9 Records

1884
12 Nov 1884
Birth of Leo French in Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 16
Leo French resided here in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Leo French resided here in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Leo French resided here in New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 41
Leo French resided here in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA
Colo, Story, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Leo French resided here in Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Leo French resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 56
Leo French resided here in Lee Twp, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Lee Twp, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1976
15 Nov 1976
Age 92
Death of Leo French in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1884
    Event Place: Colo, Story County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Albany, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Colo, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lee Twp, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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