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Thomas French

Male 1584 - 1639  (~ 54 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas French was christened on 11 Oct 1584 in Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England; died in 1639 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1637 to death, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Immigration: 1637; They followed their son, Thomas and three daughters to New England and settled in Ipswich.

    Notes:

    Christening: Davis (1995 v1) gives his christening date as 27 November 1608 and the place as Assington, England.

    Name:


    History:
    On 5 November 1639, his estate was administered.

    Thomas married Susan Riddlesdale on 5 Sep 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Susan (daughter of John Riddlesdale and Dorcus) was christened on 20 Apr 1584 in Boxford, Suffolk, England; died in Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ensign Thomas French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 27 Nov 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 8 Aug 1680 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Alice French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 9 Apr 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    3. 4. Dorcus French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 31 Jul 1614 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Susan French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 22 Apr 1616 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    5. 6. Anne French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 15 Mar 1617 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    6. 7. Margaret French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 12 Mar 1619 in Assington, Suffolk, England.
    7. 8. John French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 16 May 1622 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 1 Feb 1697 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Mary French  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 6 Jan 1624 in Assington, Suffolk, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ensign Thomas French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 27 Nov 1608 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 8 Aug 1680 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1630; He came to New England in the Winthrop Fleet.
    • Religion: 1631, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas joined the Boston Church.
    • Freeman: 1632, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1637; He was a member of the Pequot expedition. He was called Sergeant French until 1664, and Ensign French thereafter.
    • Religion: 1638; He was dismissed to the church in Ipswich in 1638.
    • Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Mary, and his children: Thomas, Mary, and John.
    • Inventory: 25 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Thomas' estate was inventoried and valued at £183 7/1.

    Notes:

    Name:
       

    Thomas married Mary Scudamore about 1631 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of William Scudamore and Frances Lechmore) was born about 1612 in England; died on 6 May 1681 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Sarah French  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1680.
    2. 11. Mary French  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1634 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1719 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 12. Thomas French  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 13. John French  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1706 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 14. Samuel French  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1688 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 15. Ephraim French  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1643 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Sep 1716 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  Alice French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 9 Apr 1610 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1630; She probably came in the Winthrop Fleet with her brother, Thomas.
    • Married: Abt 1634; Thomas Howlett.

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 4.  Dorcus French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 31 Jul 1614 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 30 Dec 1697 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1633, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Griffin Craft. Issue: 1. Abigail Craft (1634-1707)
    • Religion: 10 Aug 1634, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Dorcas joined the Boston Church being listed as the maid servant of John Winthrop, the elder.
    • Married: 3 Jan 1636, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; (2) Christopher Peake.

    Notes:

    Name:


  4. 5.  Susan French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 22 Apr 1616 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  5. 6.  Anne French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 15 Mar 1617 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  6. 7.  Margaret French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 12 Mar 1619 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

  7. 8.  John French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 16 May 1622 in Assington, Suffolk, England; died on 1 Feb 1697 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1654; Freedom Kingsley.

    Notes:

    Name:


  8. 9.  Mary French Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was christened on 6 Jan 1624 in Assington, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1644, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; George Smith.

    Notes:

    Name:



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Sarah French Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) died before 1680.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 1656; Hakaliah Bridges was charged by Sarah's father with being the father of a child by her. He was cleared.


  2. 11.  Mary French Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 22 Mar 1634 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died about 1719 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.
    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in the will of her husband, Robert Smith.

    Mary married Robert Smith before 26 Mar 1656 in Massachusetts. Robert (son of Robert Smith and Margaret) was christened on 30 Apr 1626 in Kirton, Lincolnshire, England; died on 30 Aug 1693 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Thomas Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1657 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Feb 1725/26 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 17. Mary Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 18. Phebe Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1661 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jan 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 19. Ephraim Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1663 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 20. Samuel Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1666 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1748 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 21. Amye Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1668 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Feb 1756 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 22. Sarah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1670 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1670 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 23. Nathaniel Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1672 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1717.
    9. 24. Jacob Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1674/5 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 25. Mariah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1677 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1739 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  3. 12.  Thomas French Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 1658; Thomas French deposed in 1658 giving his age as 22 years.
    • Married: 28 Feb 1660, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary Adams, the daughter of William Adams. Issue: 1. Thomas French (1661-1661) 2. Mary French (1663-1753) 3. Thomas French (1666-____) 4. Abigail French (1668-1703) 5. Hannah French (1671-____) 6. William French (1673-____) 7. Hester French (1676-____)
    • Military: 1675; He served under Major Appleton in the campaign against the Naragansetts in the winter of 1675/76.
    • Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Legal: 1687; While Constable in Ipswich, he actively took part in the rebellion against Governor Andos. He was arrested 15 September 1687, arraigned on 21 September, and sentenced to pay a £15 fine, give a bond of £500 for good behavior, and was made ineligible to hold office.

    Notes:

    Name:


  4. 13.  John French Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1706 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1660; Phebe Kayes, the daughter of Robert and Sarah Kayes. She was born on 17 June 1639 in Watertown, Massachusetts. She died in May 1701 in Topsfield, Massachusetts having committed suicide by drowning. Issue: 1. Mary French 2. Sarah French (1665-____) 3. Phebe French (1667-____) 4. John French (1671-1730) 5. Lydia French (1674-1746) 6. Richard French (1676-1757) 7. Hepsibah French (1679-____) 8. Patience French (1681-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1664, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Occupation: say 1672; He was a tailor.
    • Oath: 1678, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; John took the Oath of Fidelity and Allegiance.
    • Will: 3 Aug 1680, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.


  5. 14.  Samuel French Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) died in 1688 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He never married.
    • Legal: 22 Feb 1666; On 22 February 1666 he was convicted of fornication with Lydia Brown.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Sep 2020


  6. 15.  Ephraim French Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1643 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Sep 1716 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 1658; Ephraim French deposed in 1658 giving his age as 15 years.
    • Land/House: 1687, Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut ; In 1687, he was admitted as an inhabitant of Enfield, Connecticut, but by 1690, he had forfeited his grant and returned to Topsfield.



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Thomas Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1657 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Feb 1725/26 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1680; Martha Gilbert. She died 4 February 1728/29 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The estate of Martha Gilbert was administered on 6 February 1729/30 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Thomas Smith (1684-1729) 2. Sarah Smith (c1686-____) 3. John Smith 4. Martha Smith (____-1748) 5. Ebenezer Smith (1690-1758) 6. Ephraim Smith (1692-1720) 7. Mary Smith (1694-____) 8. Abigail Smith (____-1772)
    • Legal: 1697; Thomas Smith deposed in 1697 giving his age as 40 years.
    • Will: 22 Nov 1725, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 28 Feb 1725/26, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts


  2. 17.  Mary Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 28 Oct 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.
    • Moved to: 1713, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; They moved from Framingham.

    Mary married Deacon John Town on 2 Feb 1680 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. John (son of Ensign Jacob Towne and Catherine Simonds) was born on 2 Apr 1658 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Mary Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1681 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died in 27 Mar.
    2. 27. John Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1682 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 29 Sep 1683 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 28. Ensign Israel Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1684 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 27 Oct 1771 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 29. Esther Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1686 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died before 1744 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 30. Ephraim Town  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 22 Apr 1688 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 31. Deacon Jonathan Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1691 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1771 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 32. David Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1693 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 20 Sep 1781 in Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    8. 33. Samuel Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1695 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 34. Edmund Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1699 in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine; died on 27 May 1745 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 35. John Town  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1702 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 18.  Phebe Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 26 Aug 1661 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jan 1740 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Jun 1684, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; Jacob Towne, the son of Jacob and Catherine (Simonds) Towne. He was born on 13 February 1660 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. On 24 November 1704 Jacob Towne was mentioned in the will of Jacob Towne. Jacob was admitted to the church in Topsfield, 1 September 1717. He died 4 October 1741 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joshua Towne (1684-1762) 2. John Towne (1686-____) 3. Abigail Towne (1687-____) 4. Catherine Towne (1690-____) 5. Jacob Towne (c1692-____) 6. Phebe Towne (c1694-____) 7. Gideon Towne (1696-____) 8. Ruth Towne (1698-1739) 9. Stephen Towne (1700-____) 10. Jabez Towne (1704-____) 11. Elisha Towne (1706-____)
    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.


  4. 19.  Ephraim SmithEphraim Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Oct 1663 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1688; He served in the militia in 1688 for seventeen weeks in the expedition organized by Sir Edmund Andros against the French and the Penobscot Indians during King Williams War.
    • Miscellaneous: 11 Mar 1689/90, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts; The Town of Boxford agreed to pay John Tyler, Jonathan Frost and Ephraim Smith of Boxford 6 shillings for their service against the French.
    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will of 7 August 1693.
    • Deed: 1732, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts; He deeded his land in Boxford in 1732 to his son John, because John had lived with him dutifully for five years since coming of age. and had been very useful on the farm.
    • Will: 1732, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts; In his will of 1732 he left his house to his son, John.
    • Last Full Review: 6 Aug 2020

    Notes:

    Name:

    Ephraim married Mary Ramsdell on 6 Sep 1694 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary was born on 27 Jan 1674/75 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 20.  Samuel Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 26 Jan 1666 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1748 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will.
    • Occupation: say 1696; He was a carpenter.
    • Married: 25 Jan 1708, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; Rebecca Curtis, the daughter of Sgt. John and Mary (Looke) Curtis. She died 13 March 1753 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Phebe Smith (1709 2. Mary Smith (1711 3. Samuel Smith (1714-1785) 4. Rebecca Smith (1718-1794) 5. Elizabeth Smith (1718-1753) 6. Hepzibah Smith (1722-1804) 7. Robert Smith (1724-1795) 8. Susannah Smith (1726-1741) 9. Hannah Smith (1729-1764)
    • Offices Held: 1727, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; 1727 - Tythingman 1730 - Fenceviewer 1733 - Constable
    • Will: 6 Mar 1747/48, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts


  6. 21.  Amye Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Aug 1668 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Feb 1756 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Aug 1687; Joseph Towne, the son of Sgt. Edmund and Mary (Browning) Towne. He was born on 2 September 1661 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, a twin. He left a will on 18 May 1717 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Joseph's will was proved on 16 December 1717 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Benjamin Towne (1691-1772) 2. Nathan Towne 3. Daniel Towne (1695-____) 4. Jesse Towne (1697-____) 5. Nathaniel Towne (1700-____) 6. Joseph Towne (1703-____) 7. Amy Towne (1704-____) 8. Amos Towne (1709-____)
    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.


  7. 22.  Sarah Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 25 Jun 1670 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1670 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  8. 23.  Nathaniel Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 7 Sep 1672 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1717.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will.
    • History: 1694; He was an invalid who lived with his brother, Samuel after his father's death.


  9. 24.  Jacob Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Jan 1674/5 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will of 7 August 1693.
    • Occupation: say 1705; He was a carpenter.
    • Offices Held: 1714, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman in 1714. He also served in 1728, 1729, 1731, and 1735.
    • Will: 8 Dec 1748, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts; He made his will on 8 December 1748 in Boxford, Massachusetts. He left £65 to his son Joseph; £110 to his son Moses; and his lands and buildings to his son Nathaniel; and his gun to his son Jacob.
    • Probate/Proved: 4 Mar 1751, Essex County, Massachusetts; His will was proved on 4 March 1751.
    • Last Full Review: 15 Feb 2021

    Notes:

    Birth: He was born in the part of Topsfield that became Rowley.

    Jacob married Rebecca Symonds about 1707. Rebecca was born on 31 May 1679 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 25.  Mariah Smith Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 18 Dec 1677 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1739 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 7 Aug 1693, Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in her father's will.
    • Married: 11 Feb 1700, Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts; Peter Shumway, the son of Peter and Frances Shumway. He was born on 6 June 1678. After Mariah's death, on 28 February 1740 Peter, at age 61, married (2) Mary Dana, in Oxford, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Oliver Shumway (1702-____) 2. Jeremiah Shumway (1703-____) 3. David Shumway (1705-____) 4. Mary Shumway (1708-____) 5. John Shumway (1710-____) 6. Samuel Shumway (1711-____) 7. Jacob Shumway (1717-____) 8. Hepsibah Shumway (1720-____) 9. Amos Shumway (1722-____)
    • Moved To: 1713, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts