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Moses French 1791–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 AUG 1791

Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 7 Sep 1874

Death Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Lafford French

Mother: Jane Moore

Spouse(s): Sarah Elder, Sarah Elder

Children(s): William French

In 1791, Moses French entered the world in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Lafford French And Jane Moore. In 1830, Moses French resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA. In 1840, Moses French resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA. Moses French married Sarah Elder, and had children including William A French. Moses French passed away in 1874 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1791, Moses French entered the world in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Lafford French And Jane Moore.
  • In 1830, Moses French resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1840, Moses French resided in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Moses French married Sarah Elder, and had children including William A French.
  • Moses French passed away in 1874 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lafford French
1753–1834
Birth Location: Raritan Landing, Somerset, New Jersey
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Jane Moore
1758–1803
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Elder
1794–1847
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Elder
1794–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SE

Children(s)

William French
1822–1900
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
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Moses French's Ancestors

Self
Moses French
1791–1874
Birth Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Lafford French
1753–1834
Raritan Landing, Somerset, New Jersey
Jane Moore
1758–1803
Ireland
Grandparents
Joseph French
1718–1790
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey
Hannah Horn
1725–1760
Raritan Landing, Somerset, New Jersey
Joseph Moore
1721–1765
Carnmoney, Antrim, , Ireland
Catherine Chadwick
1726–
Belfast, Antrim, , Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John French
1675–1721
Mary Bonamy
1684–
Simon Jr
1679–1726
Sarah Olden
1679–1731
John Moore
1695–1723
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Horne
1649–1687
William Olden
1660–1718
Elizabeth Giles
1666–1697

Moses French's Descendants

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Moses French (14 AUG 1791–7 Sep 1874) m. Sarah Elder (1794–Sep 1847) m. Sarah Elder (Abt. 1794–1870)
  1. 1. William (A.) French 1822–1900 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Sasseen 1825–1876
    1. 1. William (M.) French 1845–1917 m. Mary (Ann) Mort 1849–1927
      1. 1. Bruce (Curtis) French 1890–1959
      2. 2. Mahala (J) French 1867–
      3. 3. Mary (Mag) French 1871–1926
      4. 4. Leonard (Hugh) French 1872–1959
      5. 5. Hanna (Joanna) French 1869–1911
      6. 6. William (Austin "Aus") French 1878–1963 m. Georgia (Ellen) Douglas 1886–1975
        1. 1. Edgar (Reford) French 1905–1964 m. Wanda (Alice) Clark 1912–1965
        2. 2. Etta (Lois) French 1907–1989
        3. 3. Hilda (Onalee) French 1915–2009 m. Condon (C.) Clark 1914–
        4. 4. William (Taft French) Sr 1909–1986 m. Sara (Olivia) Manley 1911–1998

Moses French's Timeline

8 Records

1791
14 AUG 1791
Birth of Moses French in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
1830
1830
Age 39
Moses French resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 49
Moses French resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 59
Moses French resided here in District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 69
Moses French resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 79
Moses French resided here in District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1873
20 Sep 1873
Age 82
Moses French - Probate in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1874
7 Sep 1874
Age 83
Death of Moses French in Dumplin, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
Dumplin, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 AUG 1791
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 302B; Family History Library Film: 553039
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1258; Page: 460; Family History Library Film: 805258
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 419B; Image: 525
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 335; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Page: 321; Family History Library Film: 0024546

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_885; Page: 419B; Image: 525

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1258; Page: 460; Family History Library Film: 805258

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1540; Page: 302B; Family History Library Film: 553039

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1932
    Event Place: Dandridge, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Dandridge Banner - 22 Sep 1932 - Page 4, History of the Dumplin Church 22 Sep 1932

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1874
    Event Place: Dumplin, Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1792-1960; Author: Tennessee County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1792-1960; Author: Tennessee County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Tennessee
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