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William P French 1830–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 March 1830

Birth Location: Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 22 March 1874

Death Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Sarah Fowler

Spouse(s): Alice Loomis, Sarah Nichols

Children(s): Mary French, Carrie French, Sarah French, William French, Joseph French), Elizabeth French

The story of William P French began in 1830 in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom. In 1841, William P French resided in Witney, Oxfordshire, England. William P French married Alice Loomis, Sarah Nichols, and had children including Carrie Belle French, Elizabeth H French, Joseph William Nichols Born French, Mary Jane French, Sarah Emma Benson French, William James French. William P French passed away in 1874 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William P French began in 1830 in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
  • In 1841, William P French resided in Witney, Oxfordshire, England.
  • William P French married Alice Loomis, Sarah Nichols, and had children including Carrie Belle French, Elizabeth H French, Joseph William Nichols Born French, Mary Jane French, Sarah Emma Benson French, William James French.
  • William P French passed away in 1874 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr.
1810–1865
Birth Location: Whitney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
JS
Sarah Fowler
1812–1839
Birth Location: Bampton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
SF

Spouses(s)

Alice Loomis
1840–1922
Birth Location: Bury, Lancashire, England
AL
Sarah Nichols
1835–1860
Birth Location: Farnley, St Michael, Yorkshire, England
SN

Children(s)

Mary French
1872–1896
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
MF
Carrie French
1865–1943
Birth Location: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
CF
Sarah French
1868–1894
Birth Location: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
SF
William French
1873–1935
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
WF
Joseph French)
1856–1942
Birth Location: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
JF
Elizabeth French
1859–
Birth Location: Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
EF

William French's Ancestors

Self
William French
1830–1874
Birth Place: Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
James French Sr.
1810–1865
Whitney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah Fowler
1812–1839
Bampton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Alexander French
1767–1838
Witney, Oxfordshire, England
Elizabeth French
1791–1877
Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
William Green
1786–1876
Lew, Oxfordshire, England
Ann Collett
1786–
Lew, Oxfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William French
1730–1790
Martha Haines
1731–1789
William Green
1754–1830
Elizabeth Townsend
1758–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John French
1710–
Ann Bird
1691–1756

William French's Descendants

1.
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William (P) French (26 March 1830–22 March 1874) m. Alice Loomis (29 April 1840–2 May 1922) m. Sarah Nichols (Jan 1835–30 Aug 1860)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane) French 1872–1896 m. John Roberts 1863–1945
    1. 1. Carrie (Grace Roberts) ❤️ 1891–1958 m. Joseph (T) Whittaker 1891–1949 m. Unknown 🩶
      1. 1. Bruce Roberts 1910–1978 m. Yvonne Chartier 1914–2005
        1. 1. Beverly (Joan) Roberts 1942–2021
      2. 2. Harold (Stanley) Whittaker 1922–1998 m. Gertrude (Louise) Landry 1929–2005 m. Dolores (V) Mello 1929–2012
      3. 3. Mabel (A) Whittaker 1931–2021 m. Harold (Joseph Beland) Sr 1924–2000
      4. 4. John (Richard) Whittaker 1917–2002 m. Catherine (Isabelle) Mulberry 1925–2007
      5. 5. Robert (Joseph Whitaker) Sr 1913–1977 m. Stella Whittaker 1913–
      6. 6. Joseph (Thomas Whittaker) Jr 1920–2000
      7. 7. Clarence (Charles) Whittaker 1918–1919
    2. 2. Frank Roberts 1888–1963 m. Ellen (J) Roberts 1888–1943 m. Marie R 1914–
      1. 1. Eleanor (W) Taylor 1917–1993 m. Robert Taylor 1914–1938
    3. 3. Mabel (Ella) Roberts 1889–1948 m. William (B) Thompson 1889– m. Ernest (Moses) Aldrich 1883–1928
      1. 1. Carl (Burnham) Aldrich 1924–2000 m. Louise (Jean) Lang 1927–1988
      2. 2. Leon (Robert) Aldrich 1916–1978 m. Florence (Louise) Rounds 1924–1986 m. Alice (I) Gray 1919–
        1. 1. William (Allan Aldrich) Sr 1939–2005
      3. 3. Frank (Aldrich) Sr 1918–1944 m. Santa (Frances Giudice) Aldrich 1919–2011
        1. 1. Robert (W) Aldrich 1943–
      4. 4. Ernest (Earl Aldrich) II 1918–2002
      5. 5. Edd (Roy Aldrich) Sr 1920–1997
      6. 6. Henry (Warren) Aldrich 1921–1984
      7. 7. Mary (Emma) Aldrich 1922–2003 m. Raymond Callahan 1914–1987
        1. 1. Raymond (Joseph) Callahan 1935–2006
      8. 8. Emmett (Rowland) Aldrich 1925– m. Betty (Jane) Pointer 1929–1964
    4. 4. John (A) Roberts 1892–1965 m. Lillian (P) Sweetland 1897–1983 m. Ida (May) Childs 1892–1978
      1. 1. Allen (Earl) Roberts 1917–1997 m. Doris (M) Roberts 1920–2010
        1. 1. Allen (Earle) Roberts 1938–2008
      2. 2. John (Albert Roberts) Jr 1924–1930
      3. 3. Albert (Franklin) Roberts 1925–2001
      4. 4. John (Clark) Roberts 1928–1928
      5. 5. William (Clark) Roberts 1928–2010 m. Wilhelmine (Ernestine) Fiala 1927–2019
        1. 1. William (C Roberts) Jr. 1951–1992
      6. 6. Edna (M) Roberts 1931– m. Robert (L Curran) Sr. 1934–1988
      7. 7. Irene (D) Roberts 1932–2012
      8. 8. Hazel (E) McCann 1920– m. Edward (J) McCann 1915–1984
    5. 5. Mary (Emma) Roberts 1894–
  2. 2. Carrie (Belle) French 1865–1943 m. Albert (G) Colvin 1841–1890 m. Samuel Schofield 1862–
    1. 1. Emma Colvin 1886–1953 m. Albert (Steven) Warner 1888–1953
      1. 1. Albert (Greene) Warner 1908–1985 m. Harriet (May) Bates 1908–1988
        1. 1. Marilyn (Louise) Warner 1937–1992 m. Leo (John Gracik) Jr 1935–2005
        2. 2. George (Albert) Warner 1940–2017
      2. 2. Arthur (Colvin) Warner 1913–1995 m. Dorothy (May) Fernald 1914–1994
        1. 1. Richard (Arthur) Warner 1939–1997 m. Nancy (June) Gronquist 1939–1997
      3. 3. Gertrude (Mae) Warner 1910–2002 m. Lewis (Allan) Howland 1911–1983
        1. 1. Lynda (L) Howland 1944–2009
    2. 2. William (Albert) Colvin 1890–1892
  3. 3. Sarah (Emma Benson) French 1868–1894 m. Frank (R) Nicholas 1871–
  4. 4. William (James) French 1873–1935 m. Susan (Lillian) Hamilton 1875–
    1. 1. Dorothy (Lillian) French 1908–1983 m. Milton (Russell) Webber 1910–1969
      1. 1. Ruth (Dorothy) Webber 1934–2007 m. Roland (Louis Alexander) Couillard 1932–1977
      2. 2. Olive (Leora) Webber 1946–2021
    2. 2. Edith (Elizabeth) French 1910–1910
  5. 5. Joseph (William Nichols (born) French) 1856–1942 m. Esther (Ann) Sivewright 1855–1929
    1. 1. Bessie (Louise) Nichols 1891–1912
    2. 2. Joseph (Elton) Nichols 1893–1978 m. Marion (G) Cloy 1909–1973
    3. 3. Chester (Raymond "Chet" Nichols) Sr 1897–1982 m. Marion (Elizabeth) Simmons 1903–1966
      1. 1. Chester (Raymond Nichols) Jr 1931–1995 m. Beryl (Elizabeth) Lovering 1931–2020
  6. 6. Elizabeth (H) French 1859–

William French's Timeline

10 Records

1830
26 March 1830
Birth of William P French in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1830
30 May 1830
William P French was baptized in Witney, St Mary, Oxfordshire, England
Witney, St Mary, Oxfordshire, England
1841
1841
Age 11
William P French resided here in Witney, Oxfordshire, England
Witney, Oxfordshire, England
1850
1850
Age 20
William P French resided here in Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 25
William P French resided here in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
William P French resided here in Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1861
1861
Age 31
William P French resided here in Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
1865
1865
Age 35
William P French resided here in Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
William P French resided here in North Providence District 3, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
North Providence District 3, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1874
22 March 1874
Age 44
Death of William P French in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 March 1830
    Event Place: Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 70
    [2] Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Petitions and Records of Naturalization , 81845 - 121911; NAI Number: 3000057; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [5] Rhode Island, Death Index, 1630-1930
    [6] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Providence District 3, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M593_1476; Page: 527B; Family History Library Film: 552975
    [8] Boston, 1821-1850 Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [9] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1852; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 120; Line: 38; List Number: 1371
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_529; Page: 288; Family History Library Film: 803529
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_345; Page: 324A; Image: 408
    [12] Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891; Record Group Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; Record Group Number: 36; Series Number: M277; NARA
    [13] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2336; Folio: 59; Page: 22; GSU roll: 542955
    [14] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 872; Book: 31; Civil Parish: Witney; County: Oxfordshire; Enumeration District: 5; Folio: 46; Page: 20; Line: 21; GSU roll: 474571
    [15] Massachusetts, State Census
    [16] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [17] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 May 1830
    Event Place: Witney, St Mary, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: BOD294 c_10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Witney, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 872; Book: 31; Civil Parish: Witney; County: Oxfordshire; Enumeration District: 5; Folio: 46; Page: 20; Line: 21; GSU roll: 474571

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1848
    Event Place: Boston
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Petitions and Records of Naturalization , 81845 - 121911; NAI Number: 3000057; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1849
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Boston, 1821-1850 Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891; Record Group Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; Record Group Number: 36; Series Number: M277; NARA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_345; Page: 324A; Image: 408

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1852
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1852; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 120; Line: 38; List Number: 1371

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1857
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Petitions and Records of Naturalization , 81845 - 121911; NAI Number: 3000057; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_529; Page: 288; Family History Library Film: 803529

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Boston, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2336; Folio: 59; Page: 22; GSU roll: 542955

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: North Providence District 3, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Providence District 3, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M593_1476; Page: 527B; Family History Library Film: 552975

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1874
    Event Place: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, William French 22 Mar 1874

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1852; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 120; Line: 38; List Number: 1371
    [2] Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1820-1891; Record Group Title: Records of the U.S. Customs Service; Record Group Number: 36; Series Number: M277; NARA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 70

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 70

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 March 1874
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Rhode Island, Death Index, 1630-1930
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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