John
FRENCH
(b.
abt. 1635
,
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
d.
15 March 1706
,
Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
)
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John FRENCH was born abt. 1635 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
John FRENCH was the child of Thomas FRENCH and Mary SCUDAMORE? MORTON? and the grandchild of: (paternal) Thomas FRENCH and Susan RIDDLESDALESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Phoebe KEYES abt. 1663 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Phoebe KEYES was born 17 June 1639 in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA. Phoebe died 14 May 1701 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA. Phoebe was the child of Robert KEYES and Sarah SWETT.
John FRENCH died 15 March 1706 in Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Phoebe KEYES-- Date: abt. 1663 Place:
Phoebe KEYES was the child of Robert KEYES and Sarah SWETT
Children of John FRENCH and Phoebe KEYES:
Phoebe FRENCH (b.8 May 1667, Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 24 April 1718, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. John GOULD 1684
Phoebe KEYES-- Date: abt. 1663 Place: Phoebe KEYES was the child of Robert KEYES and Sarah SWETT
Children of John FRENCH and Phoebe KEYES:
Phoebe FRENCH (b.8 May 1667, Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 24 April 1718, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. John GOULD 1684
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1667 Birth of ChildPhoebe FRENCH was born 8 May 1667, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
1701 Death of Spouse/PartnerPhoebe KEYES died 14 May 1701, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
1706 Death 15 March 1706
Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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