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William French 1807 – 1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1807

Birth Location: Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, UK

Death Date: 11 Apr 1862

Death Location: Great Dunstone Farm, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, England

Father: John French

Mother: Elizabeth Norrish

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Early life: William French arrived in Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, UK in 1807, born to John French and Elizabeth (Betty) Norrish. William French concluded life in Great Dunstone Farm, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, England in 1862.

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John French
1766 – 1845
Birth Location: Widecombe in the Moor,Devon, England
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Elizabeth Norrish
1770 –
Birth Location: Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, UK
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 9 Jul 1807
    Event Place: Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, UK

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 11 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Great Dunstone Farm, Widecombe in the Moor, Devon, England
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