Bertha Lilas French

• Bertha Lilas French was born in 1875 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Walter French and Mary Ann Sear.

Catherine French

• Catherine French was baptized on 19 February 1832 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Josias French and Catherine Wills.

Cecil Tenterfield French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Cecil Tenterfield French was born in 1895 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of John Maitland French and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
• Cecil Tenterfield French died in 1956 in Manly, New South Wales.

Charles Albert (Charlie) French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Possibly Charles Albert French - the inscription on back reads - Charlie French (written by Lucy Harriman nee Werner). Photo thanks to Helen J.

• Charles Albert (Charlie) French was born in 1909 in Murwillumbah, New South Wales.
• He was the son of William George (Bill) French and Mary Jane (Bid) Hood.
• At the age of 29 years, Charles Albert (Charlie) French married May Hartwig, daughter of Martha Maria Hartwig, on 17 November 1938 in Douglas Lutheran Church, Queensland.
• Charles Albert (Charlie) French died in 1982 in Tallebudgera, Gold Coast, Queensland. He died of a heart attack.

Charles Edward French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Charles Edward French was born on 20 July 1886 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of John Maitland French and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
• On 26 July 1890 Charles was involved in an accident as reported by the Maitland Mercury -" (Tenterfield Star, July 26). An accident which might have resulted fatally took place in Rouse-street on Wednesday afternoon about half-past 5 o'clock. A little boy named Charles Edward French, and only 4 years old, was running about in front of his father's shop, Mr. French's, hairdresser, when the lad carrying the mail for Tenterfield station came down the street at a sharp trot, and rode right over the poor little fellow, knocking him down. He was at once picked up and carried into his father's house, where it was found that although he had serious bruises about the thigh and was badly shaken no bones were broken. The parents applied hot water ban- dages and other domestic remedies, and the fol- lowing day the child seemed fairly recovered, although the injured limb was stiff and sore. The boy who rode over him is usually very careful, and we hope will for the future continue so.
  
• Charles Edward French enlisted in the Military on 26 August 1914 in Randwick, Sydney. He joined H Company 2nd Battalion. He was a baker, 28 years old and listed his father J French of Boase Street, Tenterfield as his next of kin. He was 5'8", 11 stone 10 lbs with dark complection and hair and grey eyes. His religion was Presbyterian. He fought in the Middle East including serving at Gallipoli in 1915, and was discharged on 23 March 1916 on medical grounds. He then joined the Special AIF on 17 June 1916.
  
• At the age of 30 years and 23 days, Charles Edward French married Effie McGeorge, daughter of James Samuel McGeorge and Joan Dage, on 12 August 1916 in Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Details from the marriage certificate appear on his War Record. They were married by William Henry Young on 12 August 1916 at Manly. Effie was the 26 year old daughter of James McGeorge a postal inspector. She worked as a domestic, living in Manly. Charles was 30 living in Newcastle son of John French, a hairdresser.
  
  

  Charles Edward French and Effie McGeorge, married 12 Aug 1916, Manly, Sydney. Photo thanks to Carol Kurz and ansund1 (Ancestry)
• Sometime after their marriage Effie went back to Scotland (28 Windsor Street Edinburgh) to nurse her mother. Charles' address remained as Logan Street, Tenterfield. His hair colour was now noted as grey, not dark. He was sent to London. Just before his discharge in 1919 his wife Effie wrote to Charles' captain in London asking that Charles be discharged in England so she could stay with her mother in Scotland who was suffering from a heart condition. He was finally discharged on 4 December 1919 in London having satisfied the Australian military that he would be given work in Scotland by his father in law, James McGeorge.
  
• In March 1918 Charles and Effie had a family photo with their child Effie.
  
  

  Effie McGeorge and Charles French with their daughter Effie French born 5 Feb 1918 Sydney. Photo thanks to Carol Kurz and ansund1 (Ancestry)
• On 2 November 1919 Effie wrote a letter from her mother's home at 28 Hudson Street, Edinburgh to Captain Dowden, of London. It stated:-
  "Dear Sir
  Owing to the very serious condition of my mother's health I have had to leave Australia where I have been residing for the last nine years. I arrived in Scotland four weeks ago.
  My mother is quite incapacitated from work, therefore my services are required here in her home for many years.
  This is my reason for not returning to Austalia, and if you see your way to give my husband his discharge here, it will save us a good deal of unnecessary expense, and worry, as he would have to return to Britain on the first available steamer, if he has to return to Australia."
  Yours sincerely - Effie French.
  
  

  Letter written by Effie French in 1919, regarding her husband Charles Edward's discharge from the AIF - courtesy of National Archivies of Australia
• On 6 November 1919 James McGeorge (Effie's father) wrote a letter to the Army regarding employing his son-in-law Charles French.
  It was written from Edinburgh Postal District to The Commonwealth Authorities, London and stated:-
  "Sirs
  I have much pleasure in assuring you that I will undertake to guarantee Mr Chas E French suitable employment provided that he obtains his discharge from the AIF. Yours Faithfully - Jas McGeorge, Asst Inspector of Postmen?"
  
  

  Letter written by James McGeorge regarding employment for his son-in-law Charles Edward French after his discharge from the AIF - courtesy of National Archives of Australia
• Charles Edward French's and Effie McGeorge's second child, Charles Cecil French was born 15 August 1920 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
• In 1922 Charles and Effie had a family photo with their children Effie and Charles.
  
  

  Charles Edward French and Effie McGeorge, with children Effie and Charles Cecil. Photo thanks to Carol Kurz and ansund1 (Ancestry)
• Between 1924 and 1928 Charles was working as a travelling baker and spent time in Esk and Stanthorpe.
  
• Around in 1930 Charles French and his father John posed for a photo with Charles' twin daughters.
  
• Charles Edward French and Jill (Effie) French appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Cowper, New South Wales.
• On 9 January 1933,his wife, Effie McGeorge died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 42.
• Charles Edward French appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1937 living at the Divisions of Herbert, Brisbane and Maranoa and Darling Downs, Queensland.
• He enlisted in the Australian Army on 1 June 1940 in Paddington, Sydney. His service number was N72772 and he listed his next of kin as Effie Gordon , his daughter whose address was c/- Simpson's Limited, Brisbane. He gave his place of birth as Tenterfield and date of birth as 20 July 1886. His address was c/- Buckinghams, Tenterfield. During this time he may have been working as a cook at Cowra as family hearsay has it that he was there when the Japanese prisioners broke out. He was discharged with the rank of Private in the AASCTD on 11 February 1942 as medically unfit.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Parks, New South Wales.
• At the age of 57 years, Charles Edward French married Agnes Constance Smith in 1944 in Petersham, Sydney.
• Charles Edward French appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Bardon, Sydney.
• Charles Edward French died in 1976 in New South Wales.

Clare French

• Clare French was born in 1913 in St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of William French.

Clyde Raymond French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Clyde Raymond French was born on 25 February 1925 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• He was the son of George Albert French and Elizabeth Morris (Morry) Hiddleston.
• Clyde Raymond French began military service circa 1945 in Queensland. His service number was QX56031 : Date of birth - 25 Feb 1925 : Place of birth - BRISBANE QLD : Place of enlistment - QLD : Next of Kin - BENNETT ELIZABETH.
  
• Clyde Raymond French died in 2012.

Daphne Florence French

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• Daphne Florence French was born on 2 August 1899.
• Daphne Florence French married Henry Joseph Deverell, son of William Deverell and Maria Ann Whitehouse, circa 1915.
• Daphne Florence French died on 27 July 1968 at age 68.

Doreen Paris French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Doreen Paris French died in October 1929 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• She was born in October 1929 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Albert French and Lucy Fanny May Donaldson.
• Doreen was buried on 29 October 1929 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Edith Hope French

• Edith Hope French was born in 1894 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Walter French and Mary Ann Sear.
• Edith Hope French died in 1917 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Edna Murial French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Edna Murial French was born on 24 March 1911 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of Arthur John (Jack) French and Agnes Evans Jones.
• Edna Murial French died on 30 March 1911 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.

Eliza French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Eliza French was baptized on 30 August 1835 in Haselbury-Plucknett.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Eliza French was living in the household of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne in Riddle Town, Haselbury Plunkett. Jacob is shown as a 40 year old agricultural labourer, living with Hannah aged 40, and their children Mary 19, Hannah 15, John 14, Prudence 12, William 8, Susan 5, Eliza 3, Elizabeth 18 months and Mary Osborne aged 80, a pauper.
  
  

Eliza Jane French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Eliza Jane Bezanson (nee French) 1860-1897

• Eliza Jane French was born on 14 May 1860 in Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of William French and Elizabeth Baker.
• At the age of 17 years, 10 months and 4 days, Eliza Jane French married Isiah (James) Bezanson, son of Stephen Bezanson and Fanny Fenton, on 18 March 1878 in Tenterfield Wesleyan Parsonage, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. The Ceremony was performed by Rev Ebenezer Fox.
  
• Eliza Jane French witnessed the marriage of Richard Hoskin and Elizabeth Baker on 11 November 1878 in Tenterfield, New South Wales; Both Elizabeth and Richard Hoskin lived on Clifton Station at the time of their marriage. Richard senior, was a 60 year old widowed farmer and Elizabeth a 47 year old widow when they married. James Christie, the Station Owner, and Elizabeth Jane Bezanson (who was Elizabeth's eldest daughter and who had married a few months before) were witnesses to their marriage.
  
• Both Elizabeth Baker and her daughter Eliza Jane French were members of the Salvation Army.
  
  

  Elizabeth French (nee Baker-1832-1910) and her daughter Eliza Jane Bezanson(1860-1897). Photo courtesy of Helen J.
• Eliza Jane French died on 13 August 1897 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, at age 37. She died after the birth of her daughter Eva.
• Eliza was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery.
  

  Headstone of Eliza Jane Bezanson (1860-1897), daughter of William French and Elizabeth Baker. Photo courtesy of Helen J.

Elizabeth French

• Charts: Descendants of Louis Werner, Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Elizabeth Werner (nee French) daughter of Elizabeth Baker and William French.

• Elizabeth French was born on 25 February 1866 in Paterson River, New South Wales, Australia. Her birth registration (informant her mother) shows her father as William French, a labourer aged 35 born Somerset, England, married 1853 in Ilminster, Somerset. Her mother was Elizabeth Baker aged 34, born India. She had 6 siblings, 2 boys, 3 girls and 1 boy deceased. A Mrs Hartup was present at the birth.
  
• She was the daughter of William French and Elizabeth Baker.
• At the age of 17 years, 11 months and 5 days, Elizabeth French married Louis Francis Albig Werner, son of Louis H R Werner and Magdalena (Rosina) Albig, on 30 January 1884 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. The marriage record shows Louis was a 23-year-old bachelor of Tenterfield, a labourer, father Louis Werner, mother Rosina Heiss. Elizabeth (signed with her mark) was an 18-year-old spinster, a domestic servant, born Paterson River and residing in Tenterfield. Her parents were William French and Elizabeth Baker. The marriage took place at the residence of Mr Louis Werner, Tenterfield in a Wesleyan service. Witnesses to the marriage were John Heiss and Rose Louisa Werner. Consent of Elizabeth Hoskins (formerly French) mother of the bride was given to the marriage as Elizabeth French was under the age of 21 years. Louis signed his name and Elizabeth gave her mark.
  
• Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner had nine children . Sid, Fanny, Rose, Ted, Hannah, Lillian, Bert, Roy and Eva were all born in Tenterfield.
  
• Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner moved to Pinelands, Crow's Nest, Queensland, between December 1904 and 1905.Many of the French and Werner families moved to the Toowoomba/Crow's Nest area about this time. Louis and Elizabeth's baby daughter Eva, died in a fall in February 1905 in Toowoomba. Louis found work as a teamster, hauling pine logs at Pinelands. Lilian, Hannah and Albert attended Pinelands State school from April 1905 to June 1906.
  
• On 23 February 1905,their daughter, Eva Florence Werner died in Toowoomba, Queensland. Eva, excited to see the passing Salvation Army parade, climbed up on the verandah railing and fell back hitting her head.
  
• On 10 April 1905 Louis and Elizabeth enrolled 11 year old Hannah, 8 year old Lily and Albert aged 5, at Pinelands State School. James, aged 5 was enrolled the following year.
  
• Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner moved to Thallon Street, Crow's Nest, in 1906.Their youngest daughter Lucy was born at Pinelands, but the family moved to Crow's Nest later that year.
  
• In 1908 Frances (nee Bezanson) and Walter Tickle visited Frances' aunt, Elizabeth Werner in Toowoomba. They brought Frances' young sister Eva with them. While they were there a family photo was taken.
  
  

  Back row - Walter Tickle, Frances Tickle (nee Bezanson, daugther of Eliza Jane French), Elizabeth Werner (nee French) Edward Werner, Hannah Werner.
  Front row - Albert (Ab) Werner, Lucy Werner on her Mum's knee, James Werner, Next child is a neighbour, Eva Bezanson (Frances' sister), Lillian Werner.
• In 1908 Fanny and Rose conducted a dressmaking business from their parent's home in Archibald Street. These photos show Frances and Rose on the verandah of two houses with their mother Elizabeth and sister Lucy. The plaque on the fence and wall behind them advertises the dressmaking business.
  
• Between 1908 and 1910 Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner lived in Archibald Street, Cocks Estate, Toowoomba, Queensland. Elizabeth's sister-in-law, wife of George French gave birth to twins at the Werner home in 1908.
  
• Elizabeth French was the informant of the death of Elizabeth Baker on 22 February 1910 in Archibald Street, Cocks Estate, Toowoomba, Queensland. She was living with her daughter Elizabeth Werner at the time of her death. The cause of death was listed as Bright's Disease. She also suffered from aortic heart disease. Her daughter Elizabeth Werner was the informant. Elizabeth Werner signed with her mark.
  
• Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Murrumba. Louis was a teamster and Elizabeth carried out home duties. Their daughter Frances also lived with them and carried out home duties.
  
• Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at Murrumba, Queensland. Louis was a teamster and Elizabeth carried out home duties. Their son Edward lived at Mt Brisbane and was a team driver, Lillian also lived at Mt Brisbane and carried out home duties. A Charles Werner lived at the Club Hotel Toogoolawah and was a groom (not sure of relationship to the family.)
  
• In 1920 Sisters Elizabeth Werner and Ellen French stayed in contact with each other. In the 1920's Ellen and Elizabeth had their photo taken.
  
  

  Ellen Holley, standing (nee French) 1864-1933 and her sister Elizabeth Werner (nee French) 1866-1952. Taken in the 1920's Phot courtesy of Helen J.
• In October 1922 Louis and Elizabeth travelled to Norfolk Island to visit their son Sidney and his family. Sid was stationed there as a Police Constable for the NSW police service. According to a Newspaper article in The Brisbane Courier on Monday 23 October, 1922 the family also went to help another son on his farm.
  "Mr. Louis Werner, of Murrumba, will leave this week for Norfolk Island, when he will join one of his sons in farming and fruit culture at that place". Both Albert and James had applied for land grants on Norfolk Island in 1920.
  Elizabeth and Lucy may have returned to the island in 1925 to help Sid and his family with the move back to Sydney. A shipping notice in The Sydney Morning Herald stated " THE MAKAMHO'S PASSENGERS.
  NORFOLK ISLAND, Thursday.
  The Burns, Philp island mail steamer Makambo arrived here at daylight yesterday from the New Hebrides, and sailed at 6 p.m. for Sydney, via Lord Howe Island. The following is a list of passengers:- Mesdames Werner (2) and three children; Misses Martin, Nobbs, and Werner, Messers. Robertson, Nobbs, Bernie, Werner, Baggs, Mackenzie, Cornish, Miller, Trotter and Finlayson (2), Mesdames Cross (2)." The Werner's mentioned may have been Elizabeth and her daughter in law Sarah; Sarah and Sidney's three children; perhaps Lucy; and Sidney.
  
• In 1930 Elizabeth French lived in Ropely Road, Lindum, Brisbane. Louis and Elizabeth ran a chicken farm in Ropely Road, Lindum. During the war, Elizabeth's niece Ada French rented the house. Elizabeth had most likely gone to live with one of her children after the death of Louis.
  
• In 1932 Elizabeth was photographed with her grandson Maurice at her home in Ropely Road.
  

  Elizabeth Werner (nee French) and her grandson Maurice. Taken c 1932. Photo thanks of Helen J.
• She and Louis Francis Albig Werner appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Lindum, Queensland. Louis was a labourer and Elizabeth carried out home duties.
  
• Elizabeth French and Louis Francis Albig Werner appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at "Penalby", Ganges Street, West End, Brisbane. No occupation was given for Louis. Elizabeth carried out home duties. They appeared to be living with their grandson Frank Werner, an electrician and his wife.
  
• On 6 May 1938,her husband, Louis Francis Albig Werner died in Ropely Road, Lindum, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 78. Louis had been suffering from chronic myocardia and senility. Hannah his daughter registered his death, giving his parents as Louis Werner, a saddler, and mother as Rose Ann Ice (Heiss.)
• Elizabeth Werner(nee French) kept in touch with her niece Elizabeth Jane McFarlane (nee French.)
  
  

  Elizabeth Werner (nee French) and her niece Elizabeth Jane McFarlane (nee French, daughter of James William French and Mary Jane O'brien). Photo courtesy of Helen J.
• Elizabeth French died on 30 January 1952 in District Hospital, Miles, Queensland, at age 85. At the time of her death Elizabeth was a pensioner. She had been living with her daughter Lucy and son-in-law Alferd Harriman at Drillham on their dairy farm. Alfred was the informant for her death certificate. She died from hypertension and atherosclerosis.
  
• Elizabeth was buried on 31 January 1952 in Miles Cemetery. Witnesses to the burial were J W Bidgood and P Castens. Minister - M A Paxton-Hall, Church of England.
  

  Headstone of Elizabeth Werner (nee French). 25 Feb 1866 - 30 Jan 1952. Miles Cemetery

Elizabeth French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Elizabeth French was baptized on 22 September 1839 in Haslebury Pluckett, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Elizabeth French was living in the household of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne in Riddle Town, Haselbury Plunkett. Jacob is shown as a 40 year old agricultural labourer, living with Hannah aged 40, and their children Mary 19, Hannah 15, John 14, Prudence 12, William 8, Susan 5, Eliza 3, Elizabeth 18 months and Mary Osborne aged 80, a pauper.
  
  
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Elizabeth French was living in the household of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne in Crewkerne, Somerset. Jacob is shown as a 45 year old agricultural labourer, born Merriott, living with Hannah aged 44,both born Merriott, P(rudance) a 21year old spinner born Haselbury, S(usan) 18 a spinner, Elizabeth 12, a glover and Ellen 8 all born Merriott.
  
  
• At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Elizabeth French was living in the household of Hannah Osborne in 156 Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. The census details showed Hannah as a widowed glover aged 63, born in Merriott, living with her two daughters Elizabeth 24, a glover and Mary Ann aged 18 years both born in Merriott. This is the first record of Mary Ann French, daughter of Hannah - perhaps the person was Mary French born 1822.
  
  

Elizabeth Frances French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Elizabeth Frances French was born on 23 March 1837 in Sutton, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Abraham French and Maria Winsor.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Elizabeth Frances French was living in the household of Abraham French and Maria Winsor in Haslebury Plucknett, Somerset. Abraham was noted as the 24 year old head of the family, an agricultural labourer living with his wife Maria French aged 25; Ann Frances French aged 4; John French aged 1; Emily Winsor aged 1; and Susan Winsor aged 20 a glover (possibly Maria's sister and her daughter.)
  
  
• Elizabeth Frances French was baptized on 7 April 1844 in Merriott, Somerset. She was baptised at the same time as her siblings.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Elizabeth Frances French was living in the household of Abraham French and Maria Winsor in Goar Knap Gate, Yeovil, Somerset. Abraham is shown as a 30 year old labourer born Merriott. He is living with his wife Maria 30 born Sutton; and a Elizabeth Frances (Ann Frances?) age 14, nurse child; born Sutton and Frederick John 11 an errand boy born Haselbury; and Sarah Ann aged 7 born Merriott. Abraham's brother John an agricultural labourer & carter aged 20 born Middle Chinnock was also living with the family as was their brother William, aged 19, an agricultural labourer, born Hazelbury.
  
  

Elizabeth Jane (Liz) French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

John (Jack) McFarlane and Elizabeth Jane French, daughter of James William French and Mary Jane O'Brien, and one of their grandchildren. Photo thanks to Helen J.

• Elizabeth Jane (Liz) French was born in 1884 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of James William French and Mary Jane O'Brien.
• At the age of 23 years, Elizabeth Jane (Liz) French married John (Jack) McFarlane in 1907 in Queensland.
• Elizabeth Werner(nee French) kept in touch with her niece Elizabeth Jane McFarlane (nee French.)
  
  

  Elizabeth Werner (nee French) and her niece Elizabeth Jane McFarlane (nee French, daughter of James William French and Mary Jane O'brien). Photo courtesy of Helen J.
• Elizabeth Jane (Liz) French died in 1945 in Auburn, Sydney.

Ellen French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Ellen French was born on 9 December 1908 in Archibald Street, Toowoomba, Queensland. Archibald Street was the home of Elizabeth and Louis Werner. Her parents were living at Upper Pilton. Ellen was the first born of twins having a sister Ada.
  
• She was the daughter of George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley.
• Ellen French died on 19 December 1908 in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Ellen French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Ellen (nee French) and John Clough. Ellen was the sister of William French who came to Australia on the "Maitland" in 1855. Photo courtesy of Julia Maine.

• Ellen French was baptized on 28 August 1842 in Haselbury-Plucknett, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Ellen French was living in the household of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne in Crewkerne, Somerset. Jacob is shown as a 45 year old agricultural labourer, born Merriott, living with Hannah aged 44,both born Merriott, P(rudance) a 21year old spinner born Haselbury, S(usan) 18 a spinner, Elizabeth 12, a glover and Ellen 8 all born Merriott.
  
  
• Ellen French appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Newchurch, Lancashire, England. Ellen is shown as a 21 year servant old born Haselbury Somerset living with John Howe born 1823 a baptist minister and his family.
  
  
• At the age of 21 years and 11 months, Ellen French married John Clough on 28 July 1864 in Sion Chapel, Coughfold, Hasleton, Lancashire. John and Ellen were married by John Howe, Ellen's former employee. His family remained friends with John and Ellen throughout their lives.
  
• Ellen French appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Lancashire. She was shown as Ellen, and born c 1842.
  
  
• She and John Clough appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 66 Wyatt Street, Kirkdale, Lancashire. John was shown as a 36 year old rail engine driver born in Tunstead Lancashire. Ellen his wife aged 37, born in Somerset and his daughter Sarah aged 15, born Tunstead, a servant also lived with them. A George Stoker a 23 year old butcher, born in Middlesex and his wife Sarah, 20 born in Scotland also lived on the premises.
  
  
• Ellen French and John Clough appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Lancashire. She is shown as Ellen, born 1841.
• In October 1912,her husband, John Clough died at age 67.
• Ellen French died on 25 February 1922 in Lancashire, England, at age 79.
• Ellen was buried in Hale Cemetery, Hale, Lancashire.

Ellen (Nell) French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Ellen Holley (nee French) 1864-1933

• Ellen (Nell) French was also known as Nell.
• She was born on 11 January 1864 in Gostwyck, New South Wales. William, her father, was the informant of Ellen's birth, and stated he was a farmer of Gostwyck, born Haselbury, Somerset. He signed with his mark.
  
• She was the daughter of William French and Elizabeth Baker.
• At the age of 19 years, Ellen (Nell) French married William Arthur Holley, son of William Holley and Catherine A Arthur, in 1884 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• Ellen (Nell) French witnessed the marriage of George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley on 22 July 1890 in the residence of William Holly, Warwick Rd, Tenterfield, New South Wales; George was a 22 year old bachelor, farm labourer of Mingoola (a property west of Tenterfield on the Bruxner Highway) - father William French, a farm labourer and mother Elizabeth Baker. Elizabeth was a spinster aged 22, a domestic servant living at Mingoola, parents William Bentley, a driver and Phoebe Chapman. George's sister Ellen and her husband William Holley were witnesses to George and Elizabeth's marriage held in the Holley residence, Warwick Road, Tenterfield according to the rites of the Wesleyan Church. The minister was John Hulme.
  
• On 7 August 1915 Ellen (Nell) French and William Arthur Holley lived in Logan Street, Tenterfield, New South Wales. This was the address given for them by their son Charles when he enlisted in the Army.
  
• In 1920 Sisters Elizabeth Werner and Ellen French stayed in contact with each other. In the 1920's Ellen and Elizabeth had their photo taken.
  
  

  Ellen Holley, standing (nee French) 1864-1933 and her sister Elizabeth Werner (nee French) 1866-1952. Taken in the 1920's Phot courtesy of Helen J.
• Ellen (Nell) French died in 1933 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. William and Ellen died in the same year.
  

Eric Donaldson French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Eric Donaldson French - son of Albert French & Lucy Donladson. Photo courtesy of National Archives of Australia. (1912-1992)

• Eric Donaldson French was also known as Mick.
• He was born on 11 February 1912 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of Albert French and Lucy Fanny May Donaldson.
• Eric Donaldson French began military service on 12 January 1942. when he enlisted in the RAA. He was a 30 year old hairdresser, son of Albert French. His service number was QX41220. He spent until 24 September 1942 in the CMF and then from 28 September 1942 til 12 September 1945 in the AIF. He saw no overseas duty but was posted to Thursday Island and Townsville.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Albert French and Lucy Fanny May Donaldson between 1943 and 1954 in Esk Street, Crow's Nest. Albert was a hairdresser as was his son Eric (Mick). Lucy carried out home duties.
  
• At the age of 33 years, 2 months and 15 days, Eric Donaldson French married Lucille Vera Kreis, daughter of Louis Henry John Kreis and Alice Louise Perfect, on 26 April 1945 in Ipswich, Queensland.
• Eric Donaldson French and Lucille Vera Kreis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Eric was a hairdresser as was his father Albert. Lucille carried out home duties.
  
• Eric Donaldson French and Lucille Vera Kreis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Crow's Nest. Eric was a hairdresser as was his father Albert.
  
• In July 1962,his wife, Lucille Vera Kreis died in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• Eric Donaldson French died on 5 April 1992 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 80.
• Eric was buried on 7 April 1992 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Eric James French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Eric James French was born in 1942 in Nambour, Queensland.
• He was the son of Percival Randolf French and Eva Linda Stanton.
• He was Policeman.
• Eric James French died on 22 June 2006 in Gladstone, Queensland.

Ethel French

• Ethel French was born in 1885 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Walter French and Mary Ann Sear.
• Ethel French died in 1979 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ethel Ann French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Ethel Ann French was born on 25 February 1885 in Bridgeport, Dorset, England.
• She was the daughter of Frederick John French and Mary Elizabeth Collins.
• Ethel Ann French died on 25 March 1976 in Oregon, Portland, United States of America, at age 91.

Eva Jane French

• Eva Jane French was born in 1887 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Walter French and Mary Ann Sear.
• At the age of 26 years, Eva Jane French married Thomas Joseph Cullen, son of Thomas Cullen and Hanorah (Norah) Leary, in 1913 in Queensland.
• In 1971,her husband, Thomas Joseph Cullen died in Brisbane, Queensland.
• Eva Jane French died in 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Eva Mary Elizabeth French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Eva Mary Elizabeth French was born on 14 September 1916 in Ipswich, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Arthur John (Jack) French and Agnes Evans Jones.
• Eva Mary Elizabeth French died on 15 September 2004 in Brisbane at age 88.

Florence Olive French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Florence French - taken c 1916, Ipswich. Photo courtesy of Helen J.

• Florence Olive French was born on 24 March 1911 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. She was a twin to Edna Muriel.
  
• She was the daughter of Arthur John (Jack) French and Agnes Evans Jones.
• At the age of 22 years and 22 days, Florence Olive French married James Murdock Bertram on 15 April 1933 in Queensland.
• Florence Olive French and James Murdock Bertram appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1980 living at Ipswich.

Frederick Henry French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Frederick Henry French's birth was registered in the an unknown place , Somerset Registration District in the June 1862 Quarter.
• He was the son of Frederick John French and Mary Elizabeth Collins.
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Frederick Henry French was living in the household of Sampson Collins and Mary Unknown in Coronation Buildings, Yeovil. Samson Collins is shown as head of the house, a 67 year old born Yeovil, formerly a shepherd. He is living with his wife Mary, 65, born Lopen and their daughter Mary E French 40, born Mudfore, a laundress and their grandson Frederick H French, a groom born in Yeovil. William Ridd, a 22 year old engineman born in Barnstaple, Devon and William Medland a 26 year old railway driver born in Taunton were lodging with the family.
  
  

Frederick John French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Frederick John French was born on 4 February 1840 in Haselbury Plunkett, Somerset.
• He was the son of Abraham French and Maria Winsor.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Frederick John French was living in the household of Abraham French and Maria Winsor in Haslebury Plucknett, Somerset. Abraham was noted as the 24 year old head of the family, an agricultural labourer living with his wife Maria French aged 25; Ann Frances French aged 4; John French aged 1; Emily Winsor aged 1; and Susan Winsor aged 20 a glover (possibly Maria's sister and her daughter.)
  
  
• Frederick John French was baptized on 7 April 1844 in Merriott, Somerset. He was baptised at the same time as her siblings.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Frederick John French was living in the household of Abraham French and Maria Winsor in Goar Knap Gate, Yeovil, Somerset. Abraham is shown as a 30 year old labourer born Merriott. He is living with his wife Maria 30 born Sutton; and a Elizabeth Frances (Ann Frances?) age 14, nurse child; born Sutton and Frederick John 11 an errand boy born Haselbury; and Sarah Ann aged 7 born Merriott. Abraham's brother John an agricultural labourer & carter aged 20 born Middle Chinnock was also living with the family as was their brother William, aged 19, an agricultural labourer, born Hazelbury.
  
  
• His marriage, at 21 years, to Mary Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Sampson Collins and Mary Unknown, was registered in the March 1861 Quarter Registration District.
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Frederick John French was living in the household of John French and Maria Winsor in 18 Hgr Kingston, Yeovil. John is shown as head of the household. He is a 54 year old gardener born Merriott living with his "wife" Maria a 65 year old born Sutton, Somerset and Maria's (& Abraham French's son) Fred a 40 year old carter born Merriott. Maria was not John's wife but the wife of his brother Abraham. The couple continued to live together after Abraham left (or died). Her son Fred was married, but his wife and son were living with her parents in another part of Yeovil.
  
  
• His death was recorded with the Yeovil Registration District in the September 1896 Quarter.

George French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Family of George French & Elizabeth Jane Bentley. From Back LtoR - Herbert James, Percy, George Albert - Middle - Ruby, Elizabeth Jane, George, Violet, Jack (Leslie Chapman) - Front Alice, Ada. Taken 1913 at "Northcotte" on the Millmerran-Koorongarra Road. Photo courtesy of Joan Rogers.

• George French was born on 7 May 1867 in "Wallhalla Station", Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia. George's parents were working at "Wallhalla" Station (15 miles from Werris Creek) for W B Christian at the time of his birth. His birth was not registered.
  
• He was the son of William French and Elizabeth Baker.
• At the age of 23 years, 2 months and 15 days, George French married Elizabeth Jane Bentley, daughter of William Bentley and Phoebe Chapman, on 22 July 1890 in the residence of William Holly, Warwick Rd, Tenterfield, New South Wales. George was a 22 year old bachelor, farm labourer of Mingoola (a property west of Tenterfield on the Bruxner Highway) - father William French, a farm labourer and mother Elizabeth Baker. Elizabeth was a spinster aged 22, a domestic servant living at Mingoola, parents William Bentley, a driver and Phoebe Chapman. George's sister Ellen and her husband William Holley were witnesses to George and Elizabeth's marriage held in the Holley residence, Warwick Road, Tenterfield according to the rites of the Wesleyan Church. The minister was John Hulme.
  
• George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley moved to in Toowoomba, Queensland, circa 1907 with their family, most likely some time after the birth of their eight child Alice Ruby. George's sister Elizabeth Werner and her husband and family also moved to the area a year or so earlier. George and Elizabeth's last two children, twins, Ada and Ellen were born at the home of George's sister Elizabeth Werner in Toowomba.
  
• In 1910 George and Elizabeth moved to the Pilton area in Queensland, and then on to a small 40 acre farm called "Northcott" at Kooroongarra before 1913.
  
• In 1935 he retired to Millmerran.
• George French died on 10 July 1935 in Campbell Street, Millmerran, Queensland, at age 68. He died of heart failure.
• George was buried on 11 July 1935 in Millmerran Cemetery, Millmerran.
• George and Elizabeth's names are amongst those on a memorial in Rotary Park, Tenterfield.
  
  

  George & Elizabeth French - Tenterfield Pioneers honoured in Rotary Park, Tenterfield
  

  Pioneer Plaque in Rotary Park, Tenterfield