Josias French

• Josias French was born on 6 December 1841 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of Josias French and Catherine Wills.
• Josias French was baptized on 2 January 1842 in Merriott, Somerset. His father, Josias was a labourer.
• Josias French married Sophia Marshall circa 1880.
• Josias French died on 7 October 1917 in Salam, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 75.

Kay Lorraine French

• Kay Lorraine French was born in 1945.
• She was the daughter of James Harold French and Violet Ann Cole.
• Kay Lorraine French married Robert John Beard circa 1970.
• Kay Lorraine French died in 2012.

Keith Harold French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Keith Harold French was born in 1914 in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of Sydney French and Lucy (Maude) Weary.
• Keith Harold French died in 1937 in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Leslie Chapman French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Leslie Chapman French was born on 27 February 1904 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley.
• Leslie Chapman French 's parents moved to 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.
  
• He enlisted in the Military between 1939 and 1948 in Millmerran, Queensland. He may have joined the Home Guard. His service number was Q225834 and he listed his mother Elizabeth as his next of kin.
  
• Leslie Chapman French died in 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Leslie George French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Leslie George French was also known as Mick.
• He was born on 29 January 1902 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of John Maitland French and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
• Leslie George French enlisted in the Military between 1942 and 1945 in Paddington, New South Wales. He most likely joined the home guard. He listed his place of birth as Tenterfield, and next of kin as Murial French. His service number was NX12036.
  
• Leslie George French died in 1947 in Islington, New South Wales.

Male French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Male French died in 1891 in New South Wales.
• He was born in 1891 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
• He was the son of George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley.

Martha French

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Cossart (#1), Descendants of Thomas Cossart (#2)

This photo is thought to be of John and Martha Cossart and their children William, Thomas, Isabella and Agnes. Taken c 1897.

• Martha French was born in 1844 in Northern Ireland. She was the daughter of John French and Jane McIntyre.
• She immigrated to Queensland on 5 June 1865. She was sponsered by her futhure husband John Cossart.
  
• At the age of 22 years, Martha French married John Cossart, son of Henry Cossart and Mary Walker, on 2 April 1866 in St Luke's School House, Toowoomba, Queensland. John's occupation was given as a butcher of Main Range and Martha's residence as Toowoomba. After their marriage they lived on the Highfields property with Henry and Mary and John's siblings. John and Martha had 11 children: however, it seems that none of their births were officially registered. The dates given in the book " History of the Cossart and Allied Families" have not been verified.
  
• Martha French and John Cossart appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Cabarlah. John was a farmer.
  
• Martha French died on 25 September 1906 in Toowoomba, Queensland. After Martha's death John lived in Toowoomba.
• Martha was buried on 26 September 1906 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

Mary French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary French was baptized on 9 June 1822 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Mary 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.
  
  

Mary French

• Mary French was baptized on 4 December 1763 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of James French and Mary Pattemore.
• Mary French's son Jacob was born 1796 in Merriott, Somerset. He was baptised in Merriott on 13 May 1804. He was shown as a base chid of Mary French aged 8 years.
  
• At the age of 52 years and 21 days, Mary French married Abraham Osborne, son of George Osborne and Sarah Unknown, on 25 December 1815 in Merriott, Somerset.
• In April 1830,her husband, Abraham Osborne died at age 63.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Mary 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.
  
  
• Mary was buried on 30 July 1846 in Merriott. The burial record shows she was 78 years old.

Mary Ann French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Ann French was born circa 1843 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Ann 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.
  
  

Mary Elizabeth (Girlie) French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Elizabeth (Girlie) French was born in 1911 in Murwillumbah, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of William George (Bill) French and Mary Jane (Bid) Hood.
• Mary Elizabeth (Girlie) French died in 1927 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• Mary was buried on 12 January 1927 in Toowong Cemetery. She is buried in the same grave as William Stephen French, son of Charles Albert French and May Hartwig who died in 1940 aged 6 months and her brother William David French who died in 1953 aged 50 years. Mary was 15 years old.

Mary Jane French

• Mary Jane French was born in 1850. She was the daughter of John French.
  
• Mary Jane French married James May circa 1870.
• Mary Jane French and James May immigrated on 20 December 1885. James 38, a labourer and Mary J 35, travelled on the Roma departing Glasgow on 25 Oct 1885. They travelled with their children Mary A, aged 14 - a domestic servant born Durham; James 11, Jane 5, Thomas 3 and infant Martha who died on the voyage. The place of birth for all bar 14 year old Mary A was listed as Midd.
  
• In 1901 James' name appeared on the Crow's Nest Post Office register. He lived at Taylor's Siding(between Hampton and Geham). He was a farmer.
  
• Mary Jane French and James May appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. James was a farmer. Their son James was also farming at Douglas. Their daughter Jane also lived at Douglas, most likely with her parents.
  
• Mary Jane French died on 28 December 1932 in Queensland.
• Mary was buried on 29 December 1932 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0019.

May French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• May French was born in 1887 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of John Maitland French and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
• At the age of 22 years, May French married Timothy Vincent O'Leary, son of Daniel O'Leary and Rebecca Boston, on 13 May 1909 in St Mary's Church, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. The wedding was reported in the Catholic Press - " O'LEARY-- FRENCH. A pretty wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Tenterfield, on Wednesday, 5th inst., when Mr, T. O'Leary, second son of Mr. D, O'Leary, and Miss May French, eldest daughter of Mr. J. French, were mar ried by the Rev. Father Clancy. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome bridal gown of ivory Japanese silk, made semi-Empire. The bodice opened over a vest of rick silk embossed insertion and folds richly trimmed with silk emboss ed lace to match; the tight-fitting sleeves were ruckled from shoulder to wrist, finish ed with rows of French knots. The plain trained skirt had deep padded hem, being outlined with a single row of Fronch knots. A silk embroidered tulle veil and coronet of orange blossoms completed a very dainty costume. The bride also carried a lovely bridal bouquet of white roses, chrysanthe mums and asparagus fern. She was attend ed by three bridesmaids — Miss Violet French (chief), Miss Nelly O'Leary and Miss Gladys Baker. Each wore pretty gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. J. O 'Leary (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where a breakfast had been prepared. Mr. and Mrs. O 'Leary left by the evening train, en route to Sydney,on their honeymoon."
  
• In 1962,her husband, Timothy Vincent O'Leary died in Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales.
• May French died in 1971 in Albury, New South Wales.

Mildred Maud French

• Mildred Maud French was born in 1891 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of William George French and Harriet Gowlett.

Norman Bailey French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Norman Bailey French was born in March 1894 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of John Maitland French and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
• Norman Bailey French died on 8 July 1894 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• Norman was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery.

Norman Sydney French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Norman Sydney French was born on 19 November 1908 in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of Sydney French and Lucy (Maude) Weary.
• At the age of 24 years, Norman Sydney French married Phyllis M Kay in 1933 in Hamilton, Sydney, New South Wales.
• Norman Sydney French enlisted in the Military between 1939 and 1948 in Woolloomooloo, New South Wales. His service number was 67327 and he gave his next of kin as Phyllis French.
  

Olive French

• Olive French was born in 1883 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Walter French and Mary Ann Sear.

Percival John George French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Percival John George French was born in May 1936.
• He was the son of Percival Randolf French and Eva Linda Stanton.
• Percival John George French died on 17 March 2008 in Murrarie, Brisbane, at age 71.

Percival Randolf French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Percival Randolf French was also known as Percy.
• He was born on 15 January 1895 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley.
• Percival Randolf French parents moved to 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.
  
• At the age of 39 years, 10 months and 25 days, Percival Randolf French married Eva Linda Stanton, daughter of John Thomas Stanton and Theresa Fogg, on 10 December 1934 in Neurum, Woodford, Queensland.
• Percival Randolf French died on 27 June 1949 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 54.
• Percival was buried on 29 June 1949 in Balmoral Cemetery, Brisbane.

Prudance French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Prudance French was born on 22 March 1829 in Haselbury Pluckett, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Prudance 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.
  
  
• Prudance French witnessed the marriage of Hannah French and Samuel Stowser Howsby on 4 November 1849 in Crewkerne, Somerset; They were both of full age and lived in Crewkerne Parish. Hannah's father Jacob was a labourer and Samuels father John a blacksmith. Samuel was a labourer. Hannah's sister Prudence was a witness to the marriage. Hannah signed with her mark.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Prudance 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 age of 30 years, 11 months and 8 days, Prudance French married William Chick, son of William Chick, on 1 March 1860 in Parish Church, Ilminster, Somerset. Prudence was 29 and William the 24 year old son of John Chick a cordwainer. William was a labouer. Both William and Prudence lived at Ilminster. William signed his name, Prudence with her mark.
• Prudance French and William Chick immigrated to Sydney on 13 July 1860. They came on the vessel Chance. There was also an Elizabeth French aged 22 on the vessel. Perhaps this was Prudence's sister. It appeares that William and Prudance made their way to the Morpeth district where their first two children were born. Prudance's brother William French would have been living in the Paterson District at that time, and the families both lived in the Paterson District after about 1864.
  
• Prudance French died in 1911 in Paterson District, New South Wales. Both William & Prudence died in 1911.

Rena Maude French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Rena Maude French was born in April 1906 in Casino, New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of Sydney French and Lucy (Maude) Weary.
• Rena Maude French was aboard when the family was involved in a coach mishap on the Tenterfield-Casino road. The Warwick Examiner reported on 5th January :- "The Tenterfield-to-Casino mail-coach overturned on Tuesday night, the horses being frightened by a cow that was lying in the roadway. The pas sengers were the Rev.D. D. Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. French and their infant daughter. Mr. Carruthurs had his finger crushed, and was otherwise knocked about. Mr. French sustained injuries to the head, and was badly bruised. Mrs. French had her shoulder dislocated, and was badly shaken. The little girl had a marvellous escape."
  An alternate version was given by the Goulburn Herald:- "The Tenterfield Casino mail coach met with a serious accident on the Casino side of the Sandilands Range. A white cow lying under a tree on the road frightened the two front horses, with the result that the coach was overturned down an embankment. The Rev. D. D. Carruthers of Kyogle was badly shaken. Mr. and Mrs. S. French were severely hurt. The former had an elbow dislocated, and Mrs. French had a lacerated wound on the head. Their infant child was under the coach but was found to be unhurt Mr. M'Ward brought the passengers to Casino; abd Dr. Stevens attended the sufferers. The driver showed presence of mind in securing both horses."
  on 1 January 1907.
• At the age of 26 years, Rena Maude French married Cyril Frederick M(asters) Skidmore, son of Frederick William Skidmore and Alice Louisa Masters, in 1933 in Bankstown, Sydney, New South Wales.
• In 1939,her husband, Cyril Frederick M(asters) Skidmore died in Newcastle, New South Wales.
• Rena Maude French died in 1972 in New South Wales.

Ruby Phoebe Elizabeth French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

Ruby French and James Worthy Wiseman on their wedding day 12 December 1925. Photo courtesy of Helen Jones.

• Ruby Phoebe Elizabeth French was born in 1902 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of George French and Elizabeth Jane Bentley.
• Ruby Phoebe Elizabeth French 's parents moved to 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.
  
• Ruby worked at the Post Office for some time, but left to take up a career in nursing.
  
• At the age of 23 years, Ruby Phoebe Elizabeth French married James Worthy Wiseman, son of James Wiseman and Caroline Celia Free, on 12 December 1925 in Queensland.
• In 1949,her husband, James Worthy Wiseman died in Queensland.
• Ruby Phoebe Elizabeth French died in 1982 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Samuel French

• Samuel French was baptized on 21 April 1771 in Merriott, Somerset.
• He was the son of James French and Mary Pattemore.
• At the age of 27 years and 1 month, Samuel French married Hannah Lawrence on 21 May 1798 in Merriott, Somerset.

Sarah French

• Sarah French was baptized on 7 July 1765 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of James French and Mary Pattemore.

Sarah Ann French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Sarah Ann French was born on 20 March 1843 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Abraham French and Maria Winsor.
• Sarah Ann French was baptized on 7 April 1844 in Merriott, Somerset.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Sarah Ann 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.
  
  
• At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Sarah Ann French was living in the household of John French and Maria Winsor in Yeovil, Somerset. John French, born Merriott, is shown as the 30 year old carter and brother in law of Maria French. She is shown as a the 45 year old head of the family born Sutton, a glove welter. Living with them is Sarah Ann French born Merriott aged 18, Maria and Abraham French's daughter.
  
  
• At the age of 19 years, 2 months and 19 days, Sarah Ann French married Charles Ricks on 8 June 1862 in St John Church, Yeovil, Somerset. Sarah was a 19 year old spinster living at Back Kingston, daughter of Abraham French, a labourer. Charles was the 21 year old son of Charles Ricks, both glovers, and lived at Vicarage Street.

Stanley Frederick French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Stanley Frederick French was born on 12 September 1933 in Millmerran, Queensland.
• He was the son of Herbert James Bentley French and Ivy Baillie.
• Stanley Frederick French died on 11 January 2005 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 71.

Susan French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Susan French was baptized on 18 August 1833 in Haselbury-Plucknett, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Jacob French and Hannah Osborne.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Susan 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, Susan 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.
  
  

Sydney French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Sydney French was born in 1880 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of John Maitland French and Elizabeth Ann Bailey.
• At the age of 25 years, Sydney French married Lucy (Maude) Weary, daughter of William Weary and Annie Verena Scharer, on 3 March 1905 in Casino, New South Wales, Australia.
  

  Sidney French and Lucy Maude Weary - married 3 March 1905, Casino, NSW. Photo courtesy of Helen Jones.
• On 1 January 1907 the family was involved in a coach mishap on the Tenterfield-Casino road. The Warwick Examiner reported on 5th January :- "The Tenterfield-to-Casino mail-coach overturned on Tuesday night, the horses being frightened by a cow that was lying in the roadway. The pas sengers were the Rev.D. D. Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. French and their infant daughter. Mr. Carruthurs had his finger crushed, and was otherwise knocked about. Mr. French sustained injuries to the head, and was badly bruised. Mrs. French had her shoulder dislocated, and was badly shaken. The little girl had a marvellous escape."
  An alternate version was given by the Goulburn Herald:- "The Tenterfield Casino mail coach met with a serious accident on the Casino side of the Sandilands Range. A white cow lying under a tree on the road frightened the two front horses, with the result that the coach was overturned down an embankment. The Rev. D. D. Carruthers of Kyogle was badly shaken. Mr. and Mrs. S. French were severely hurt. The former had an elbow dislocated, and Mrs. French had a lacerated wound on the head. Their infant child was under the coach but was found to be unhurt Mr. M'Ward brought the passengers to Casino; abd Dr. Stevens attended the sufferers. The driver showed presence of mind in securing both horses."
  
• Sydney French died in 1950 in Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales.

Thomas French

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Thomas French's birth was registered in the an unknown place , Somerset Registration District in the June 1854 Quarter.
• He was the son of William French and Elizabeth Baker.
• Thomas Frenchdied in February 1856 an unknown place at age 1 year and 8 months. He was listed as an "infant living" at the time of his brother John's birth but died six weeks later.
  
• He was born in 1856 at sea.
  

Thomas French

• Thomas French was born in 1890 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Walter French and Mary Ann Sear.