French, Robert William

Abt 1894 -

• Name	French, Robert William  [1, 2, 3]
  	My name is Marion Scherer and I am a direct descendant of Nehemiah French through his marriage to Olive Churchill (m. 1 Samson). Olive (Churchill) Samson brought her two young sons, George and Joseph into her marriage with Nehemiah. Olive Churchill's family is well documented in "The Churchill Family of America". Nehemiah and Olive are buried in the John Lyman Cemetery in Roulette, Potter County, PA as well as are John C. French and his oldest daughter, Helen Margaret French. Nehemiah and Olive's son John C. French was my great grandfather. John C. French was a noted author and contributor/collaborator regarding Pennsylvania wildlife and folklore/music. I have transcribed John's book, "The Passenger Pigeon in Pennsylvania" in its entirety to Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties History and Genealogy Site. There is interesting family information regarding Nehemiah's father William and other family members included in the book(s). John C. French m. Effie Deans Donshea. Their one son, Robert W. French was my grandfather. Robert m. Florence Emma Boucher. Their only child was my mother, Dorothy French. Nehemiah's parents were William French and (H)Esther (Martin), d/o John Gideon Martin and Tammer Houlette (sp). William and Esther are buried in the French Hill Cemetery in Middlebury, Tioga County, PA as are other French/Shaff/Martin family members. Nehemiah's grandparents were Jeremiah French and Margariet/Margarete Van Gorder. Jeremiah is my brickwall.
  Birth	Abt 1894	USA   [3]
  Gender	Male
  Person ID	I53059	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	French, John Charles sr,   b. 13 Aug 1858, Port Allegany, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA d. 6 Nov 1934, Roulette, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 76 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Dunshie, Effie   d. Abt 1929
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	Mr. French was married to Miss Effie Dunshie of Bu  [4]
  	My name is Marion Scherer and I am a direct descendant of Nehemiah French through his marriage to Olive Churchill (m. 1 Samson). Olive (Churchill) Samson brought her two young sons, George and Joseph into her marriage with Nehemiah. Olive Churchill's family is well documented in "The Churchill Family of America". Nehemiah and Olive are buried in the John Lyman Cemetery in Roulette, Potter County, PA as well as are John C. French and his oldest daughter, Helen Margaret French. Nehemiah and Olive's son John C. French was my great grandfather. John C. French was a noted author and contributor/collaborator regarding Pennsylvania wildlife and folklore/music. I have transcribed John's book, "The Passenger Pigeon in Pennsylvania" in its entirety to Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties History and Genealogy Site. There is interesting family information regarding Nehemiah's father William and other family members included in the book(s). John C. French m. Effie Deans Donshea. Their one son, Robert W. French was my grandfather. Robert m. Florence Emma Boucher. Their only child was my mother, Dorothy French. Nehemiah's parents were William French and (H)Esther (Martin), d/o John Gideon Martin and Tammer Houlette (sp). William and Esther are buried in the French Hill Cemetery in Middlebury, Tioga County, PA as are other French/Shaff/Martin family members. Nehemiah's grandparents were Jeremiah French and Margariet/Margarete Van Gorder. Jeremiah is my brickwall. ___________ 20210302HAv- https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72478083/john-c-french-aged-invalid-resident/# John C. French, Aged Invalid Resident of Roulette, Passes at Home of Clifford Johnson. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 AGED RESIDENT OF ROULETTE PASSES John C. French, Sr, Passes Away After Being an Invalid for Several Years. John C. French, Sr., passed away at the home of Clifford Johnson at Roulette, Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, after being an invalid for the past forty years, the last nine of which he was confined to his bed. Mr. French was a very prominent resident and author of. Roulette Township. He was the author of "Carrier Pigeon," "Rafting Days in Pennsylvania," and collaborated in the preservation of a large collection of native folk songs and pioneer stories. He was noted for his remarkable memory. Mr. French taught school in Potter County for several terms and for several years he held office as justice of the peace of Roulette Township. He was born at Port Allegany, August 13, 1858, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nehemlah French. He had resided in Olean, Pittsburgh and Roulette. Mr. French was married to Miss Effie Dunshie of Bullis Mills, N. Y., when a young man, and to this union five children were born, three of whom survive: - Mrs. Rose Deer of California; - John C. French, Jr., of Roulette, and - Robert W. French of Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by three grandchildren, and a sister, - Mrs. Esther Hazen of Glendale, Oregon. - Mrs. French passed away five years ago. The funeral will be held at the Carley Undertaking rooms this after noon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Scherger, pastor of the Roulette Methodist Church, officiating. - Burial will be made in the John Lyman cemetery at Roulette. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 12 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021
  Issue, jt	to this union five children were born, three of whom survive:- Mrs. Rose Deer - John C. French, Jr., - Robert W. French. He is also survived by three grandchildren, and a sister,- Mrs. Esther Hazen .- Mrs. French passed away five years ago.  [4]
  	20210302HAv- https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72478083/john-c-french-aged-invalid-resident/# John C. French, Aged Invalid Resident of Roulette, Passes at Home of Clifford Johnson. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 AGED RESIDENT OF ROULETTE PASSES John C. French, Sr, Passes Away After Being an Invalid for Several Years. John C. French, Sr., passed away at the home of Clifford Johnson at Roulette, Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, after being an invalid for the past forty years, the last nine of which he was confined to his bed. Mr. French was a very prominent resident and author of. Roulette Township. He was the author of "Carrier Pigeon," "Rafting Days in Pennsylvania," and collaborated in the preservation of a large collection of native folk songs and pioneer stories. He was noted for his remarkable memory. Mr. French taught school in Potter County for several terms and for several years he held office as justice of the peace of Roulette Township. He was born at Port Allegany, August 13, 1858, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nehemlah French. He had resided in Olean, Pittsburgh and Roulette. Mr. French was married to Miss Effie Dunshie of Bullis Mills, N. Y., when a young man, and to this union five children were born, three of whom survive: - Mrs. Rose Deer of California; - John C. French, Jr., of Roulette, and - Robert W. French of Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by three grandchildren, and a sister, - Mrs. Esther Hazen of Glendale, Oregon. - Mrs. French passed away five years ago. The funeral will be held at the Carley Undertaking rooms this after noon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Scherger, pastor of the Roulette Methodist Church, officiating. - Burial will be made in the John Lyman cemetery at Roulette. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 12 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 to this union five children were born, three of whom survive:- Mrs. Rose Deer - John C. French, Jr., - Robert W. French. He is also survived by three grandchildren, and a sister,- Mrs. Esther Hazen .- Mrs. French passed away five years ago.
  Family ID	F37197	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Boucher, Florence Emma,   b. Abt 1904, England
  Marriage	21 Jul 1923	Wentworth, Ontario, Canada   [1, 3]
  	My name is Marion Scherer and I am a direct descendant of Nehemiah French through his marriage to Olive Churchill (m. 1 Samson). Olive (Churchill) Samson brought her two young sons, George and Joseph into her marriage with Nehemiah. Olive Churchill's family is well documented in "The Churchill Family of America". Nehemiah and Olive are buried in the John Lyman Cemetery in Roulette, Potter County, PA as well as are John C. French and his oldest daughter, Helen Margaret French. Nehemiah and Olive's son John C. French was my great grandfather. John C. French was a noted author and contributor/collaborator regarding Pennsylvania wildlife and folklore/music. I have transcribed John's book, "The Passenger Pigeon in Pennsylvania" in its entirety to Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties History and Genealogy Site. There is interesting family information regarding Nehemiah's father William and other family members included in the book(s). John C. French m. Effie Deans Donshea. Their one son, Robert W. French was my grandfather. Robert m. Florence Emma Boucher. Their only child was my mother, Dorothy French. Nehemiah's parents were William French and (H)Esther (Martin), d/o John Gideon Martin and Tammer Houlette (sp). William and Esther are buried in the French Hill Cemetery in Middlebury, Tioga County, PA as are other French/Shaff/Martin family members. Nehemiah's grandparents were Jeremiah French and Margariet/Margarete Van Gorder. Jeremiah is my brickwall. Robert William French in the Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934 Name: Robert William French Gender: Male Age: 29 Birth Year: abt 1894 Birth Place: United States occupation: Foreman residence: Hamilton Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1923 Marriage Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada Church of England Father: John Charles French Mother: Effie Doushea Spouse: Florence Emma Boucher birthplace: England age of bride: 19 bride's father: Wm Lloyd Boucher bride's mother: Maude 'Onuth'? witness: C.L. Boucher Source Citation Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Series: MS932; Reel: 665 Source Information Ancestry.com and Genealogical Research Library (Brampton, Ontario, Canada). Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto one child
  Issue, jt	1- Dorothy was their only child.
  	My name is Marion Scherer and I am a direct descendant of Nehemiah French through his marriage to Olive Churchill (m. 1 Samson). Olive (Churchill) Samson brought her two young sons, George and Joseph into her marriage with Nehemiah. Olive Churchill's family is well documented in "The Churchill Family of America". Nehemiah and Olive are buried in the John Lyman Cemetery in Roulette, Potter County, PA as well as are John C. French and his oldest daughter, Helen Margaret French. Nehemiah and Olive's son John C. French was my great grandfather. John C. French was a noted author and contributor/collaborator regarding Pennsylvania wildlife and folklore/music. I have transcribed John's book, "The Passenger Pigeon in Pennsylvania" in its entirety to Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties History and Genealogy Site. There is interesting family information regarding Nehemiah's father William and other family members included in the book(s). John C. French m. Effie Deans Donshea. Their one son, Robert W. French was my grandfather. Robert m. Florence Emma Boucher. Their only child was my mother, Dorothy French. Nehemiah's parents were William French and (H)Esther (Martin), d/o John Gideon Martin and Tammer Houlette (sp). William and Esther are buried in the French Hill Cemetery in Middlebury, Tioga County, PA as are other French/Shaff/Martin family members. Nehemiah's grandparents were Jeremiah French and Margariet/Margarete Van Gorder. Jeremiah is my brickwall.
  Children	1. French, Dorothy Jean,   b. 18 Feb 1924, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada d. May 1990 (Age 66 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F37195	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Marriage - 21 Jul 1923 - Wentworth, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  [S1824] Marion Scherer, e-mail: Marion Scherer, 03.01.2004. My name is Marion Scherer and I am a direct descendant of Nehemiah French through his marriage to Olive Churchill (m. 1 Samson). Olive (Churchill) Samson brought her two young sons, George and Joseph into her marriage with Nehemiah. Olive Churchill's family is well documented in "The Churchill Family of America". Nehemiah and Olive are buried in the John Lyman Cemetery in Roulette, Potter County, PA as well as are John C. French and his oldest daughter, Helen Margaret French. Nehemiah and Olive's son John C. French was my great grandfather. John C. French was a noted author and contributor/collaborator regarding Pennsylvania wildlife and folklore/music. I have transcribed John's book, "The Passenger Pigeon in Pennsylvania" in its entirety to Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties History and Genealogy Site. There is interesting family information regarding Nehemiah's father William and other family members included in the book(s). John C. French m. Effie Deans Donshea. Their one son, Robert W. French was my grandfather. Robert m. Florence Emma Boucher. Their only child was my mother, Dorothy French. Nehemiah's parents were William French and (H)Esther (Martin), d/o John Gideon Martin and Tammer Houlette (sp). William and Esther are buried in the French Hill Cemetery in Middlebury, Tioga County, PA as are other French/Shaff/Martin family members. Nehemiah's grandparents were Jeremiah French and Margariet/Margarete Van Gorder. Jeremiah is my brickwall. My name is Marion Scherer and I am a direct descendant of Nehemiah French through his marriage to Olive Churchill (m. 1 Samson). Olive (Churchill) Samson brought her two young sons, George and Joseph into her marriage with Nehemiah. Olive Churchill's family is well documented in "The Churchill Family of America". Nehemiah and Olive are buried in the John Lyman Cemetery in Roulette, Potter County, PA as well as are John C. French and his oldest daughter, Helen Margaret French. Nehemiah and Olive's son John C. French was my great grandfather. John C. French was a noted author and contributor/collaborator regarding Pennsylvania wildlife and folklore/music. I have transcribed John's book, "The Passenger Pigeon in Pennsylvania" in its entirety to Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties History and Genealogy Site. There is interesting family information regarding Nehemiah's father William and other family members included in the book(s). John C. French m. Effie Deans Donshea. Their one son, Robert W. French was my grandfather. Robert m. Florence Emma Boucher. Their only child was my mother, Dorothy French. Nehemiah's parents were William French and (H)Esther (Martin), d/o John Gideon Martin and Tammer Houlette (sp). William and Esther are buried in the French Hill Cemetery in Middlebury, Tioga County, PA as are other French/Shaff/Martin family members. Nehemiah's grandparents were Jeremiah French and Margariet/Margarete Van Gorder. Jeremiah is my brickwall. [S1148] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2015;), Dorothy Gene French Waller Wilson in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Record for Dorothy Gene Waller Dorothy Gene Waller in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name: Dorothy Gene Waller [Dorothy Gen Wilson] [Dorothy Wilson] [Dorothy Gene French] SSN: 207-22-6674 Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 18 Feb 1924 Birth Place: Hamilton Ont, Canada Death Date: May 1990 Father: Robert W French Mother: Florence E Boucher Type of Claim: Original SSN. Notes: Nov 1945: Name listed as DOROTHY GENE WALLER; Jul 1966: Name listed as DOROTHY GEN WILSON; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as DOROTHY G WILSON Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. Dorothy Gene Waller in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Name: Dorothy Gene Waller [Dorothy Gen Wilson] [Dorothy Wilson] [Dorothy Gene French] SSN: 207-22-6674 Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 18 Feb 1924 Birth Place: Hamilton Ont, Canada Death Date: May 1990 Father: Robert W French Mother: Florence E Boucher Type of Claim: Original SSN. Notes: Nov 1945: Name listed as DOROTHY GENE WALLER; Jul 1966: Name listed as DOROTHY GEN WILSON; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as DOROTHY G WILSON Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. [S1825] Ancestry.com and Genealogical Research Library (Brampton, Ontario, Canada), Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Series: MS932; Reel: 665. Record for Robert William French Robert William French in the Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934 Name: Robert William French Gender: Male Age: 29 Birth Year: abt 1894 Birth Place: United States occupation: Foreman residence: Hamilton Marriage Date: 21 Jul 1923 Marriage Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada Church of England Father: John Charles French Mother: Effie Doushea Spouse: Florence Emma Boucher birthplace: England age of bride: 19 bride's father: Wm Lloyd Boucher bride's mother: Maude 'Onuth'? witness: C.L. Boucher Source Citation Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Series: MS932; Reel: 665 Source Information Ancestry.com and Genealogical Research Library (Brampton, Ontario, Canada). Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934 Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Series: MS932; Reel: 665 [S1993] Newspapers.com: Potter Journal Leader Enterprise-, John C. French, Aged Invalid Resident of Roulette, Passes at Home of Clifford Johnson. 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12. 20210302HAv- John C. French obit (1) fact 20210302HAv- https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72478083/john-c-french-aged-invalid-resident/# John C. French, Aged Invalid Resident of Roulette, Passes at Home of Clifford Johnson. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 AGED RESIDENT OF ROULETTE PASSES John C. French, Sr, Passes Away After Being an Invalid for Several Years. John C. French, Sr., passed away at the home of Clifford Johnson at Roulette, Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, after being an invalid for the past forty years, the last nine of which he was confined to his bed. Mr. French was a very prominent resident and author of. Roulette Township. He was the author of "Carrier Pigeon," "Rafting Days in Pennsylvania," and collaborated in the preservation of a large collection of native folk songs and pioneer stories. He was noted for his remarkable memory. Mr. French taught school in Potter County for several terms and for several years he held office as justice of the peace of Roulette Township. He was born at Port Allegany, August 13, 1858, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nehemlah French. He had resided in Olean, Pittsburgh and Roulette. Mr. French was married to Miss Effie Dunshie of Bullis Mills, N. Y., when a young man, and to this union five children were born, three of whom survive: - Mrs. Rose Deer of California; - John C. French, Jr., of Roulette, and - Robert W. French of Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by three grandchildren, and a sister, - Mrs. Esther Hazen of Glendale, Oregon. - Mrs. French passed away five years ago. The funeral will be held at the Carley Undertaking rooms this after noon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Scherger, pastor of the Roulette Methodist Church, officiating. - Burial will be made in the John Lyman cemetery at Roulette. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 12 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 French, John C Roulette passes 19341108 news_PottEnt 20210302HAv- https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72478083/john-c-french-aged-invalid-resident/# John C. French, Aged Invalid Resident of Roulette, Passes at Home of Clifford Johnson. CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 08 Nov 1934, Thu • Page 12 BYwetzupdoc · 02 March 2021 AGED RESIDENT OF ROULETTE PASSES John C.…

  
  

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