William
FRENCH
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Born: abt. 1605 in England
William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1638.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Elizabeth SYMMS . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Elizabeth SYMMS was born abt. 1605 in England (United Kingdom). Elizabeth died 31 March 1668 in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA (North Billerica).
William married (2) Mary LATHROP 6 May 1669 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary LATHROP was born 4 October 1640 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (Cotuit) (Centerville) (Hyannis). Mary was the child of Thomas LATHROP and Sarah LEARNED.
William FRENCH died 20 November 1681 in Billerica, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
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Spouse & Children of William FRENCH
Children of William FRENCH and Elizabeth SYMMS
Elizabeth FRENCH Mary FRENCHDied: 27 May 1672,
Sarah FRENCHDied: 14 October 1694, Roxbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay*
Mary LATHROPMarriage date: 6 May 1669
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Mary LATHROP was the child of Thomas LATHROP and Sarah LEARNED
Children of William FRENCH and Mary LATHROP
Sarah FRENCHDied: 8 July 1727, Billerica, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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1638 Birth of ChildSarah FRENCH was born March 1638, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
1660 Marriage of ChildSarah FRENCH married 15 August 1660, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA* to Jonathan PEAKE
1668 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth SYMMS died 31 March 1668, Billerica, Massachusetts, USA (North Billerica)
1669 Marriage / PartnerWilliam FRENCH and Mary LATHROP 6 May 1669,
1671 Birth of ChildSarah FRENCH was born 29 October 1671, Billerica, Massachusetts, USA (North Billerica)
Death — 168120 November 1681
Billerica, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Last updated: 3/27/2025 5:17:25 PM
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