Thomas married Anne Agnes OLMSTEAD in 1587 in Farnham, England. Anne (daughter of John HOLMSTEAD and Palladia UNKNOWN) was born in 1566 in Halstead, Essex, England; died on 11 Feb 1624 in Halstead, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William FRENCH was born on 15 Mar 1603 in Halstead, Essex, England; died on 20 Nov 1681 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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FRENCH, THOMAS, the elder of Wethersfield, Essex, gentleman, 23 July,1599.
To poor of Halstead 40/- Ditto of West Wratting Cambridge 20/- Ditto ofSnettisham Norfolk Ð3. Ditto of Much Bardfield 40/- Ditto of LittleBardfield 20/- Ditto of Whethersfield 40/- Ditto of Arkesden 20/-.
To my daughter Mary now the wife of John Collin Ð20, and to her childrenJohn, William, Mary and Elizabeth Collin Ð20 each to be paid them "in theSouth Porch of the Parish Church of Much Bardfield."
To my daughter Elizabeth now the wife of John Meade Ð20 and to herchildren Edward, Elizabeth, John and Agnes Meade Ð20 each to be paid asbefor
To the children of my son Thomas French (not named) Ð10 each.
To Thomas Girton one of the servants of my said son 10/-
To John French son of my son Thomas a silver bowl.
To my wife Bridgit Ð5 and such goods as I had with her and possessed atthe time of our marriage. Res. & Ex. son Thomas. Wit: Thomas Reynoldes,William Younge, William Purcas. Proved 31 Oct., 1599 by the Executornamed. (P.C.C. Kidd, 73.)

Thomas married Bridget Elizabeth UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]