1665 Richard French was born in England, the oldest son of Thomas French and Mary [1]. Thomas wrote a prayer for Richard in his bible: "December the first about ten at night, my son Richard was born, 1665. The Lord give him grace that hee may continually walk before him." [2]
1679 Marritie, daughter of Hermanus Coning and Marie Greyn, was baptized on September 8, with sponsors Albertus Ringo and Magdaleentie Van Vleck, at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York. [3] [4]
1680 Richard French was 15 years old when he came to America with his father in 1680. So far as is known, his early manhood was spent on the Rancocas homestead plantation. [5]
1684 "By this time a new wilderness-raised generation was coming on to plague the old zealots in their endeavors to maintain the traditional Quaker discipline. It is on record that several of the young bloods - Richard French, Thomas Curtis, and David Curtis - were forced to apologize publicly for "rowdy conduct." The Society thenceforth found its attempt to regulate the private lives of its members a most difficult task, and it is a tribute to the unbending fortitude of the leaders that they did not cease their attempts to disown those whom they considered to be unworthy until they thereby had reduced the Society's place among the religious bodies of the era from a dominant position to a quite minor one." [6]
1688 John Sharp and Elizabeth Paine were married on 17 of month 4, at Burlington. Witnessed by Richard French, and others. [7]
1692 William Biddle of Mount Hope, Burlington County, merchant, sole executor for William Ellis of Burlington County, sold to Richard French, yoeman of said county, for 48 pounds, 160 acres surveyed in 1689 [Book A-68] next to land of John Curtis at Mount Pleasant, Mansfield Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. Dated November 18. [8] [9] [10] Son Thomas purchased the land from Richard French in 1729. William French purchased the tract from his brother Thomas French in 1738. Richard had purchased the land from William Biddle on November 18, 1693. [11]
1693 On 7th day of 6th mo, at our men's Monthly Meeting held at the house of Thomas Gardiners, Richard French and Sarah Scattergood came before this Meeting and Declared their Intention of Marriage it being the First Time.
1693 On 11th day of 7th mo, At our men's Monthly Meeting held at the house of Thomas Gardeners Adjorned to this 11 July 1693: "Richard ffrench and Sarah Scattergood came this second time and declared their intentions of Marriage and the Meeting upon Enquire finding them clear they are permitted to Solemnize the same as in ye fear of God they see meete." [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]
1693 Richard French and Sarah Scattergood were married at Burlington. [17]
1694 Richard French appeared on the census for Burlington County, New Jersey; for Mansfield Twp in 1701; for Chesterfield Twp in 1705; for Nottingham in 1720; and again in 1723 and several times at these three townships until 1745 when he died.
1694 Thomas Curtis and Elizabeth Ellis were married on November 21, in Burlington County, New Jersey. Witnessed by Richard and Sarah French and others. [18]
1695 Hannah French and Mary French married Richard Buzby and Nicholas Buzby in a double wedding on August 30. Witnessed by Richard French and others. [19] [20]
1696 Joseph Pancoast and Tomson Scattergood were married on October 14, at the house of Thomas Scattergood, Burlington County, New Jersey. Witnessed by Richard French, and others. [21]
1697 Richard French and Christopher Wetherill settled a dispute about land.
1697 On 1st day 1st mo, At our men's Monthly Meeting held at Burlington: "Whereas some difference appeared between Christopher Wetherill and Richard French concerning a piece of meadow in despence between them, John Brown ordered to speak to Richard to be here at the next monthly meeting."
1697 On 5th day 2nd mo, At our men's Monthly Meeting held at Burlington: Richard French in pursuance to ye order of ye last meeting appearred at this meeting and the men chosen by them to end ye difference between them are these Joshua Humphries ffreedom Lippincott John Wills & Thomas Raper.
1697 On 7th day 4th mo, At our men's Monthly Meeting held at Burlington: The men before chosen by Christopher Wetherill and Richard French gives account to this meeting ye difference between them is ended.
1699 Richard ffrench of Mansfield Township, Burlington County, yeoman, and wife Sarah slod land to Caleb Shreeve, now of Freehold, East Jersey, yeoman. The deed, dated April 22, was for 325 acres at Mount Pleasant, said township, between John Butcher, Michael Newbold and Joseph Pancoast, being part of the 460 a. lot of Wm. Ellis, bought by grantor of Win. Biddle, executor of said Ellis November 18, 1693. (see deed 18 Nov, 1693) [22]
1700 Richard French was an overseer in Mansfield Twp, Burlington County. Dated February 20, 1699-1700. [23] [24]
c 1700 Sarah Scattergood French died. [25]
1700 In May, Richard French was appointed [tax] collector for Mansfield Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. [26]
c 1700 A deed of release of all claim to the home farm, after his father's death, to his younger brother, Charles. [27]
1701 Mary, daughter of Harmenius King, was named on a tax list in Nottingham Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. [28]
1701 Richard French, Thomas Curtis, and David Curtis signed a statement that they had been drawn in to a group that caused a riot breaking down the doors of the prison, but that they did not aid or abet or participate in the activity. Dated 4 of month 7. [29]
1701 Richard French and Mary King signified their intentions of taking each other in marriage and according to the good order used amongst us, William Wood and Thomas Scholey are appointed to enquire concerning the clearness on their account and make report to our next Monthly Meeting. Recorded in the minutes on 4 10th mo.
1701 Our womens monthly meeting was held at the meeting house in Chesterfield where Richard French of this meeting and Mary King the daughter of Harmanus & Mary also of this meeting laid before this meeting their intentions of joining each other in marriage. Hannah Overton and Rebecca Davenport are to enquire of the young woman's clearness & give report to our next Monthly Meeting. Recorded in the minutes on 4 10th mo.
1701 Richard French served as Tax Collector for Mansfield Twp.
1702 Richard French and Mary King made their second declaration of intention to marry, as recorded in the Chesterfield, Burlington County, monthly meeting minutes on 1 of 11th month, 1701/02 [January 1702]. [30] [31] "Richard French and Mary King signified their intentions of marriage with each other the 2nd time, and enquiry having been made on both parts concerning their clearness from others on their account and nothing appearing but that they are cleare, they are left to proceed according to that good order used amongst us." [32]
1702 Richard French and Mary King were married on 13th day of 11th month, 1701/02 [33] [34] [35] [36] [37]:
Whereas Richard French of the township of Mansfield and county of Burlington into the province of West Jersey yeoman, and Mary King daughter of Harmanus King of the township of Nottingham and county and province aforemesaid having intentions of taking each other in marriage did publish the same before several Monthly Meetings of the people called Quakers and had the consent of the said Meetings and of parents and Relations concerned. And for the full determination of their said Intentions They the said Richard French and Mary King aforesaid appeared in a Solemn Assembly of the aforesaid people met together for that end and purpose at the House of Hamranus King in the township of Nottingham and county and province aforesaid upon the thirteenth day and of the Eleventh month One thousand Seven hundred and one Where he the said Richard French, taking the said Mary King by the hand did openly declare Friends in the fear of the Lord and presence of this Assembly I take this my friend Mary King to be my wife promissing to be a loving and faithful husband til death Separate us and the said Mary King in like manner did take the said Richard French to be her husband promissing to be a faithful and loving Wife till death Separate us. And as a further confirmation thereof the said Richd French and the said Mary Assuming her husband's name upon her did then and there Set their hands to these presents and we whose names are hereunto Subscribed were Witnesses to the said Solemnization and Subscription.
Witnesses: Charles, John and Lydia French, Harmenus King, Mary, John and Joseph King, John Bunting, Thomas Folkes, Thomas Scattergood, Thomas Brian and William Quicksall and many others.
1706 John King [Mary's brother] and Elizabeth Woodward were married on November 13, at Chesterfield. Witnessed by Richard and Mary French and others. [38]
1707 Richard French witnessed the marriage of Hugh Hutchin and Rebeccah Underhill at Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County. [39]
1713 Richard French sold his interest in the family estate to brother Charles.
1714 Richard French, yeoman of Mansfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, sold land to Hugh Huddy. [40]
1715 Richard French was a faithful and zealous Friend as shown in meeting records of the period, where his name appears many times. His nearest meeting was the one established at Crosswicks. In 1715 Richard was an overseer.
1716 William Bunting and Abigail Horseman, daughter of Marmaduke, were married on October 11. Witnesses: Richard French and others. [41]
1723 Richard French was an Elder and minister of the Quaker church. [42]
1724 Preserve Brown Jr. and Mary French were married on October 15. Witnessed by Richard French and others, but not by Mary French. [43] [44]
1729 Benjamin Shreeve and Rebecca French were married on April 23, in Upper Springfield, Burlington County. Witnessed by Richard and Mary French and others. [45]
Richard French was a frequent representative at Quarterly and Yearly Quaker Meetings.
Richard French was now past middle age, but for a quarter of a century continued active in the work of preaching and visitation, journeying through the wilderness to New England and the South. In the promotion of religious life in the colonies Richard French was conspicuous and influential. In business affairs he was active and prosperous, as his many deeds and other papers show, particularly his will and the inventory of personal property.
1731 George Holloway and Ruth Wood were married on November 10, at Springfield, Burlington County. Witnesses: Richard and Mary French, and others. [46]
1733 Richard French went on a missionary tour of Virginia and North Carolina and was issued the following certificate: "To friends in Maryland or vergenea or Elsewhere - where these may come. Deare Friends and Brethren In the unchangable truth, this may Let you know that our antiant friend Richard French (the baror hereof) Acquainted this meeting that he had for sometime drawings in his mind to visit friends in your parts; and having the Company of our Estemed Friend John Salkell In that Religiouse visit. These may therefore Certify you, that we have good unity with him, his plaine and Innocent Conversation being agreeable to his Testemoney. So we desire the Lord may be with, and preserve him In his journey, and when his Sarvise is over among you he may return to his family againe with a reward of peace in his bosome."
1734 Richard French returned from Virginia and North Carolina, bringing certificates from them giving a good and satisfactory account of his labors.
1737 Richard French had 140 acres in Mansfield Twp.
1739 On 17-18 of month 7 (September), the yearly Quaker meeting at Philadelphia named representatives called by quarterly meetings including Richard French, of Burlington. [47]
1739 "Friends appointed to attend the Quarterly Meeting are Richard French, John Sykes, William Murfin, James Clark, John Black, Benjamin Shreve." Dated on 3 of 11th month, at a meeting in Chesterfield. [48]
1739 Richard French acquainted the meeting that "he had a concern on his mind to visit Friends in New England". On 5 of month 2, he was given a certificate by the Chesterfield meeting: "To Friends in Newengland and Else Whare. Dear Friends. The barear hereof our well esteemed Frd Richard French haveing aquainted this meeting that he had it upon his mind for some time past to visitt you, and requesting our certificate. These therefore are to informe you that heis in good unity with us, both of to his life and ministry and we hope may be preserved in a lliving testimony, in which he may be servicable to? edification of those amongst whome his lott may be cast, ..." [49]. On 5 of month 5 (July), Richard French returned with certificates from Dover, New England and from Newport, Rhode Island, giving a satisfactory account of his service and orderly conversation [50]. On 6 of month 7 (September) Richard brought a certificate from Long Island, New York. [51]
1745 Richard French, perhaps this one, was a freeholder in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. Dated April 15. [52]
1745 The will of Richard French was dated on July 24, 1745 with probate date on September 24, 1745, at Mansfield, Burlington County. The will named Wife, Mary. Children--Richard, Thomas, Benjamin, Jonathan, William, Elizabeth (wife of William Schooley), Mary (wife of Preserved Brown), Rebeckah (wife of Benjamin Shreve), Sarah (wife of William Marling), and Abigail (wife of Jacob Taylor). Real and personal estate. Executor--son William. Witnesses--William Sunderland, Benjamin Shreve, Sam'l Harris. Proved November 9, 1745. [53] [54]
1745 Inventory of the personal estate, valued at £542.14.8, was made by Samuel Wright, Michael Newbold and Barzillai Newbold. Dated 25th day, 8th mo. [October]. [55]
1745 Richard French was buried at Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Burlington County, New Jersey. Richard French was born on December 1, 1665. [56] [57]
1747 William Sunderland, of Mansfield, Burlington County (relationship unknown), named several of Richard French's descendants in his will: Mary, eldest daughter of Preserved Brown, merch't, at Philada.; William, son of Benjamin Shreeve; Richard, son of Benjamin French; Jason, son of William Marlen; Lewis, son of Jacob Taylor, and Thomas French, each as they come of age, £30. Remainder of real and personal to friends William and Jonathan French. Executors: William French and Benjamin Shreeve. Witnesses: William Chapman, Ju'r, Gideon Pettit, Ju'r, Sam'l Harris. Proved July 11, 1748. Lib. 5, p. 465. 1748, 13th day. 4th mo. (June). Inventory. £302.14.3; made by Dan Doughty and Thos. Black. [58]
Research Notes:
"He raised a large family, all of his ten children reaching marriageable age. The peculiar phraseology of his recorded papers shows a mind exceedingly careful in details. His monthly meeting fittingly testified, after his death, that in the exercise of his gift in the ministry, he labored faithfully in his declining age, and travelled much in North America". [59]
We have found no mention of wife Mary in deeds after 1730, and Richard arranged certificates for extensive travel after that time, with no mention of a wife. However, wife Mary was named very explicitely in the 1745 will of Richard French. Thus, Mary King French was alive in 1745, unless Richard had remarried.
A biosketch of Richard French reports the following. Note that his parents could have been Thomas French and Jane Atkins, as we show, rather than Thomas and Mary French of Oxfordshire, as reported in the biosketch. [62] [63]:
Richard French was born in England, in the year 1665. He was a son of Thomas French and Mary his wife. Thomas was a Friend of Upper Norton, Oxfordshire, who suffered, on various occasions, imprisonment for his faithfulness in attending religious meetings, and for bearing a testimony against tithes. He was an original purchaser of land in West Jersey, and was one of the signers of the Constitution of that province, First month, 1676. His first residence in America was near the mouth of Rancocas creek.
Richard, the son, settled in the neighbourhood of Chesterfield. He grew up a consistent, crossbearing christian, attached to the doctrines and testimonies of the Society of Friends. In the year 1693, he married Sarah, a daughter of the first Thomas Scattergood; As he grew in religious stability, he was first appointed an overseer of his Monthly Meeting, and then an elder. But his heavenly Father had assigned him further labour in his church militant, and a gift in the ministry of the gospel was committed to him. He was probably more than sixty years of age when this occurred, and his Monthly Meeting testified that, in the exercise of his gift, "he laboured faithfully in his declining age, and travelled much in North America."
We have little trace of his labours. John Griffith mentions that, in the Eighth month, 1737, he set out to visit some meetings in East Jersey ; "having Richard French, an ancient Friend," with him. Richard appears to have been favoured with pretty good health, so as that he was enabled to attend to his religious duties, until near the close of his long life. His death occurred in the year 1745, he being in the 80th year of his age.
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