YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rufus Hewitt FRENCH 1799–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1799

Birth Location: Hartland, Hartford, CT

Death Date: Sep 1884

Death Location: Barkhamsted, Litchfield, CT

Father: William FRENCH

Mother: Rachel HEWITT

Spouse(s): Clarissa TIFFANY, Mary L.

Children(s): Watson FRENCH

The story of Rufus Hewitt FRENCH began in 1799 in Hartland, Hartford, CT. In 1850, Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided in Hartland, Hartford, CT. In 1860, Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided in Hartland, Hartford, CT. Rufus Hewitt FRENCH married Clarissa Tiffany, Mary L, and had children including Watson Emerson French. Rufus Hewitt FRENCH passed away in 1884 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, CT.

Find more search results for Rufus FRENCH
RF

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:
A
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 Rufus Hewitt FRENCH began in 1799 in Hartland, Hartford, CT.
  • In 1850, Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided in Hartland, Hartford, CT.
  • In 1860, Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided in Hartland, Hartford, CT.
  • Rufus Hewitt FRENCH married Clarissa Tiffany, Mary L, and had children including Watson Emerson French.
  • Rufus Hewitt FRENCH passed away in 1884 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, CT.

Immediate Family

Parents

William FRENCH
1768–1847
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, MA
WF
Rachel HEWITT
1769–1849
Birth Location: Raynham, Bristol, MA
RH

Spouses(s)

Clarissa TIFFANY
1799–1864
Birth Location: CT
CT
Mary L.
1816–
Birth Location: CT
ML

Children(s)

Watson FRENCH
1821–1893
Birth Location: Hartland, Hartford, CT
WF

Rufus FRENCH's Ancestors

Self
Rufus FRENCH
1799–1884
Birth Place: Hartland, Hartford, CT
Parents
William FRENCH
1768–1847
Taunton, Bristol, MA
Rachel HEWITT
1769–1849
Raynham, Bristol, MA
Grandparents
William FRENCH
1740–1828
MA
Hannah HARVEY
1743–1790
Taunton, Bristol, MA
Great-Grandparents
William FRENCH
1714–1776
Lydia COBB
1720–1784
Jonathan HARVEY
1712–1797
Freelove HICKS
1721–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William HARVEY
1680–1733
Hopestill BRIGGS
1685–1764
James HICKS
1693–1729

Rufus FRENCH's Descendants

1.
RF
Rufus (Hewitt) FRENCH (20 Mar 1799–Sep 1884) m. Clarissa TIFFANY (11 Feb 1799–Mar 1864) m. Mary L. (abt 1816–)
  1. 1. Watson (Emerson) FRENCH 1821–1893 m. Susan WILDER 1831–
    1. 1. Horace FRENCH 1860–
    2. 2. Delos (Dwight) FRENCH 1855–1917 m. Mary (Ellen) RICHARDSON 1858–1932
      1. 1. Mildred (M.) FRENCH 1897–
      2. 2. Harold (R.) FRENCH 1890–
      3. 3. Milton (Wellington) FRENCH 1884–1918 m. Gertrude (Mary) DAVIS 1889–1969
        1. 1. Wellington (Davis) FRENCH 1916–1981 m. Elynor (Bingham) SLATER 1918–2003

Rufus FRENCH's Timeline

7 Records

1799
20 Mar 1799
Birth of Rufus Hewitt FRENCH in Hartland, Hartford, CT
Hartland, Hartford, CT
1850
1850
Age 51
Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided here in Hartland, Hartford, CT
Hartland, Hartford, CT
1860
1860
Age 61
Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided here in Hartland, Hartford, CT
Hartland, Hartford, CT
1870
1870
Age 71
Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided here in Granger, Medina, OH
Granger, Medina, OH
1880
1880
Age 81
Rufus Hewitt FRENCH resided here in Granger, Medina, OH
Granger, Medina, OH
1884
24 Sep 1884
Age 85
Death of Rufus Hewitt FRENCH in Waterbury, New Haven, CT
Waterbury, New Haven, CT
1884
Sep 1884
Age 85
Burial of Rufus Hewitt FRENCH in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, CT
Barkhamsted, Litchfield, CT

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Hartland, Hartford, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 92806
    [2] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Granger, Medina, Ohio; Roll: 1047; Family History Film: 1255047; Page: 242A; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 0051
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Granger, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M593_1241; Page: 247B; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 552740
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hartland, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: M653_79; Page: 836; Image: 447; Family History Library Film: 803079
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hartland, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: M432_39; Page: 181B; Image: 368

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hartland, Hartford, CT
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hartland, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: M432_39; Page: 181B; Image: 368

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hartland, Hartford, CT
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hartland, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: M653_79; Page: 836; Image: 447; Family History Library Film: 803079

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Granger, Medina, OH
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Granger, Medina, Ohio; Roll: M593_1241; Page: 247B; Image: 72; Family History Library Film: 552740

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Granger, Medina, OH
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Granger, Medina, Ohio; Roll: 1047; Family History Film: 1255047; Page: 242A; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 0051

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1884
    Event Place: Waterbury, New Haven, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 92806
    [2] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1884
    Event Place: Barkhamsted, Litchfield, CT
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
Find more search results for Rufus 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