Josiah H. Page and Julia A. French
Husband Josiah H. Page
Born: Abt 1826 - Epsom, NH Christened: Died: Jul 20, 1879 - Pittsfield, NH Buried:
Father: Josiah H. Page Mother: Hannah Marston
Marriage: Apr 25, 1854 - Epsom, NH
Wife Julia A. French
Born: - Chichester, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Charles L. Page
Born: Abt 1852 Christened: Died: Buried:
2 F Hannah Maria Page
Born: Abt 1855 Christened: Died: Buried:
3 M Joseph J. Page
Born: Abt 1857 Christened: Died: Buried:
4 M George H. Page
Born: Abt 1859 Christened: Died: Buried:
5 M Fred W. Page
Born: Jul 5, 1863 Christened: Died: Sep 28, 1882 Buried: - Marston Family Cemetery, Pittsfield, NH
General Notes: Husband - Josiah H. Page
NHVR Josiah H. Page
Born Chichester 2nd, died age 52
Parents, Josiah H. Page born Chichester and Hannah Marston born Pittsfield
Death reported Pittsfield
1860 US Census, Pittsfield
Josiah, 35
Julia, 25
Charles F., 9
Hannah, 5
Joseph, 3
Unnamed, 0
1870 US Census
Josiah, 44
Julia A., 30
Charles L., 18
Maria, 15
Joseph J., 13
George H., 11
Fred W., 8
General Notes: Wife - Julia A. French
Stones marked J.P. in Marston Cemetery in Pittsfield next to unmarked stone, probably for husband Josiah. No dates.
Notes: Marriage
Elisha Locke and Lavinia F. French
Husband Elisha Locke
Born: Christened: Died: Oct 29, 1886 - Barrington, NH Buried:Marriage: Jan 27, 1841
Wife Lavinia F. French
Born: Feb 28, 181 - Northwood, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Daniel Tilton French Mother: Mary Tucke
Children
Levi F. French and Hannah Peavey
Husband Levi F. French
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 24, 1838
Wife Hannah Peavey
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Orissa B. French
Born: Mar 3, 1844 - Barnstead, NH Christened: Died: Aug 23, 1910 - El Paso, Texas Buried: - Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, ColoradoSpouse: William C. Sanders Marr: Nov 25, 1864 - Ossipee, NH
Ebenezer Swett and Lucretia French
Husband Ebenezer Swett
Born: Mar 8, 1799 Christened: Died: Apr 26, 1843 Buried: - Floral Park Cemetery, Pittsfield, NH
Father: Thomas Rogers Swett Mother: Betsey Knowlton
Marriage: Sep 24, 1829
Wife Lucretia French
Born: Christened: Died: Mar 5, 1896 - California Buried: - Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA
Other Spouse: William Berry - 1844
Children
Steven H. Hilton and Lydia A. French
Husband Steven H. Hilton
Born: Abt 1831 Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: John Hilton Mother:
Marriage: Nov 22, 1851 - Lynn, MA
Wife Lydia A. French
Born: Abt 1834 - Epping, NH Christened: Died: Nov 29, 1901 - Malden, MA Buried:
Father: Nathaniel French Mother: Hannah McCoy
Children
General Notes: Wife - Lydia A. French
Mass Vital Records, Malden, Parents Nath French and Hannah McCoy. Parents born Epping, NH. Widowed.
Notes: Marriage
Mass Vital Records, he is age 20, she 17. Parents John Hilton and Nathan French.
Lieut. Mark French and Nancy Wallace
Husband Lieut. Mark French
Born: Jun 27, 1775 - Stratham, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas French Mother: Anna Tilton
Marriage: Nov 15, 1804 - Epsom, NH
Other Spouse: Mariam Moses - Oct 1810 - Epsom, NH
Wife Nancy Wallace
Born: Abt 1786 Christened: Died: Mar 21, 1807 - Epsom, NH Buried: - McClary-Epsom, NH Center Cemetery, Epsom, NH
Children
General Notes: Husband - Lieut. Mark French
of Epsom, NH
There is an IGI file with a Mark French marrying a Polly Locke. Not in Locke Genealogy or seen in any other source, though in the same newspaper just before the French-Moses marriage is. 'At Epsom, NH, Hon. Edward French to Mrs. Mary Locke.' There was another French family in Pembroke, NH.
Rockingham County Deeds 147-502 January 31, 1787
We, Daniel French of Northwood, Joiner
Levi French of Portsmouth, cordwainer
Mark French of Gilmanton, clothier, to Nathaniel Avery of Stratham, cooper, all our rights and interest to 14 acres of land lately belonging to Thomas French late of Stratham, deceaed, which said 14 acres was set off to our honored mother Anna French as he third of the Estate of said Thomas, our right and interest therein being 6 acres more or less, we being children and heirs of the aforesaid Thomas & Mary (Anna?), also right to a certain pew lately belonging to our said father in Stratham meeting house.
Rockingham Deeds 152-35, July 12, 1796, George Frost of Northwood, trader to Mark French of Stratham, clothier, land in Northwood.
Rockingham Deeds 153-416, November 3, 1799, Mark French of Northwood, clothier, to Josiah Bartlett of Northwood, trader, land in Northwood.
Rockingham Deeds 169-408 March 13, 1804, Daniel Cilley of Epsom, Gentleman to Mark French of Epsom, yeoman, a parcel of land in Epsom in the third range of lots lying on the Turnpike road so called, being about 52 rods from the southwesterly corner of my dwelling house in Epsom as follows - first beginning at a stake and stones standing on the north side of said turnpike rod, running south 65 degrees east 8 rods and 23 links to a stake and stones and from thence north 25 degrees east 9 rods to a stake and stones, and from thence north 65 degrees west 8 rods and 23 links to a stake and stones; and from thence to the first mentioned bounds, to contain 1/2 acre.
FRENCH, Mark - from Epsom Town Records:June 30, 1804 liquor license for 1 year July 24, 1805 liquor license July 20, 1807 liquor license June 4, 1811 liquor license
Rockingham Deeds 186-155 June 21, 1809, Daniel Cilley of Epsom, Esq., for one dollar paid by Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, a parcel of land in Epsom in the 3rd range of lots being on the north side of the Turnpike road, so called, beginning at the southwest corner of the said French's land he purchased of the said Cilley, thence running westerly 9 feet to a stake and stones, then northerly on a parallel line with said French's land, to 8 feet north of the northerly end of said French's new building, to a stake and stones, thence northeasterly to said French's westerly line thence southerly to the first mentioned bounds.
Rockingham Deeds 205-503 March 9, 1815, Mark French of Epsom, trader, to John B. Girard of Portsmouth, confectioner, a tract of land in Epsom on the turnpike road on the north side being half an acre more or less with the buildings thereon, bounded on the land of Daniel Cilley on every side except southerly on said turnpike, being the same land I purchased of Daniel Cilley. - Provided that if the said Mark French, his heirs, executors or administrators shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said John B. Girard, a certain note of hand of even date with this deed for the sum of 600 dollars for one year with interest until l paid, then this deed to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Miriam the wife of said French in full relinquishment of her right of dower. - Mark French and his wife Miriam French.
Rockingham Deeds 209-353, February 2, 1816, John B. Girard of Portsmouth, confectioner, to Mark French of Epsom, release and forever quitclaim to Mark French, all interest and claim in a certain tract of land in Epsom with all the buildings, and the same land and buildings that I purchased of the said Mark French as by deed from him to me will appear date March 9, 1815, recorded 205-503.
Rockingham Deeds 208-284 February 2, 1816, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to Michael McClary of Epsom, Esq., a piece of land in Epsom containing 1/2 acre with all the buildings thereon that I purchased of Major Daniel Cilley, adjoining south on the turnpike, west, north and east on land of the said Cilley.
Rockingham Deeds 195-1 April 7, 1810, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, to Daniel Drake of Chichester, land in Chichester.
Rockingham Deeds 193-188, March 9, 1810, Susanna Seavey of Chichester, widow, pursuant to the power to sell real estate of Shadrach Seavey, late of Chichester, blacksmith, deceased, also the reversion of the widow's dower, to Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, land in Chichester.
Rochkingham Deeds 196-368 July 5, 1811, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to Susanna Seavey in Chichester, all interest I have in 1 acre of land with the building standing thereon which was set off th the said Susanna as her right of dower in the estate of Shadrach Seavey, late of Chichester, deceased, as described in the deed of her the said Susanna to me dated the 29th day of March 1810, said land described as the reversion of the widow's dower in said Shadrach's estate.
Rockingham Deeds 186-154, June 21, 1809, Daniel Sherburne of Epsom, yeoman, to Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, a tract of land in Epsom being part of the lot 126 in the fourth range, original right of James Randall, containing 100 acres and is the same land Joseph Sherburne of said Epsom purchased of Joseph March (Marsh?) Esq. as appears by deed dated May 15, 1786 and recorded 126-363, reference being had thereto
Rockingham Deeds 209-310 September 4, 1813, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, in consideration of love and good will I have unto Josiah Sanborn, Jeremiah Gordon, Thomas Critchett, Daniel Cilley, John Tripp and John Dolloff, husbandmen, proprietors of a certain saw mill standing on long falls in Suncook River, so called, do release and quitclaim unto them a piece of land in Epsom, in the lot #126, to contain 2/4 of an acre, each proprietor to have an equal proportion according to his share he shall hold in said saw mill..
Rockingham Deeds 205-318 December 16, 1814, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to Sylvanus Moses of Epsom, yeoman, a certain tract of land in Epsom, a part of the lot #126 in the fourth range of lots, original right of James Randall, containing 100 acres and is the same land I purchased of Daniel Sherburne with the buildings standing thereon. - Provided that if the said Mark French shall pay the or course to be paid the aforesaid sum of 100 dollars and interest thereon to Sylvanus Moses, or his heirs, in one year from date the premises shall be released in due course of law.
Rockingham Deeds 209-322, January 6, 1816, Sylvanus Moses of Epsom, yeoman, to Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, all interest I have in a certain tract of land in Epsom, being a part of lot 126 in the fourth range of lots in Epsom, to contain 100 acres, the same that I purchased of the said French by deed from him to me will appear.
Rockingham Deeds 207-70 November 16, 1814, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to John Brown of Epsom, yeoman, a tract of land in Epsom, the same being a part of the Lot. #126 in the fourth range, said tract to take its beginning at the easterly end of said lot, then to run westerly carrying the full width of the same till it comes to land I ___ purchased from Daniel Sherburne in said lot as by deed wil appear from said Sherburne to me dated June 21, 1809, to contain 8 acres be the same more or less.
NH Patriot 8-1-1815
To be Let,
THAT pleasant and noted Stand, for a Tavern and Store, situated in Epsom on the N.H. Turnpike Road. Said House and Store are handsomely finished, in good repair, and exceeded by none between Concord and Portsmouth, for trade or a Tavern or both.
-ALSO-
To let, a FARM, one mile from said Seat containing one hundred acres of Land, of which thirty are under improvement. Conditions made known by applying to the subscriber.
MARK FRENCH
Epsom, July 14, 1815
NH Patriot 11-14-1815
TO BE SOLD
THAT noted STAND, exceeded by none for Trade or a Tavern or both, situated in Epsom, between Portsmouth and Concord, on the New Hampshire Turnpike. Said Store and House is finished in the best manner, and exceeded by none for convenience and pleasantness of situation. With it is a good Barn, Shed and an excellent well of never failing water. The land is of the best quality, and implanted with fruit trees. Immediate possession will be given. For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber on the premises.
MARK FRENCH
Epsom, Nov. 2, 1815
[similar ad printed 2-20-1816]
Rocking Deeds 208-252 January 6, 1816, Mark French of Epsom, genleman to John Yeaton and Benjamin M. Towle of Epsom, yeomen, a parcel of land in Epsom being part of the lot 126 in the fourth range to take its beginning on the westerly side of Suncook river at the bak of the same, then to run westerly carrying the full width of said lot so far as to contain 100 acres, it is the same land that I purchased of Daniel Sherburne as by deed from him to me may appear dated June 21, 1809. Mark French and wife Miriam relinquishes dower.
Albany Daily Advertiser 11-13-1816
A NOTORIOUS IMPOSTER AND THIEF CAUGHT
A man whose name appears to be MARK FRENCH, from various papers found in his possession, came to this city sometime about the 20th of September last, and feigning distress, obtained a written license from the Mayor to ask of the citizens charity, and actually received from sundry persons sums of money. He stated that he belonged to the county of Rockingham, New Hampshire, that he had been sick, and wished to obtain means to get home to his family. But instead of going home, he continued to loiter about this city, and on the 2d of October, he exposed for sale at the auction store of Messrs. Clarke and Moore some articles of goods and clothing, and then embarked on board the Steam Boat for New York. On the 18th instant he returned to this city in the Steam Boat Paragon from New York, and put up at the Columbian Hotel, kept by Mr. Fobes, where he continued until Thursday last. He stated to Mr. Fobes, that he belonged to Montreal; that he was poor and almost destitute of money. On Tuesday morning, however, he was about to take the stage for Whitehall, when all of a sudden he discovered that his trunk had been broken open and his pocket book stolen, with all his money, which he had counted over but half an hour before and locked up safely in his trunk. A stranger having lodged in the house, suspicion fell upon him, and immediate pursuit was made, but without effect. Mr. Fobes then went with the above named French, to the Police Office where he made oath to the robbery, and gave the Police a description of his pocket book and papers, stating that there was between 15 and 18 dollars in the pocket book, and among the bills stolen was one five dollar bill on the Middle District Bank. '96 He appeared much agitated and wept freely.
The villain had now another opportunity to impose upon the citizens. He told the story of his misfortunes, and again obtained money from different persons '96 five dollars from the Humane Society and two from the Board of Magistrates. But notwithstanding his most artful manner to conceal his real character, Mr. Fobes began to entertain suspicions that he was an imposter and rogue, and accordingly took measures to ascertain the fact. French went about begging during the day, and at night he was discovered in houses of ill-fame, gambling away his charity. In this manner he continued until Friday last, when Mr. Fobes, being perfectly satisfied with his character, examined his baggage, which discovered his suspicions to be well founded. The articles described below were found. Mr. Fobes then instantly seized him by the collar and led him to the Police Office, where he was searched, and the identical pocket book, containing the sum which he had sworn was stolen, and amongst the money, the five dollar Middle District bill, was found upon him. He was examined and committed to prison. From the manner in which the goods were found stowed away, he probably had stolen them from various persons, and at various times, as the articles, which were rolled with old clothes, and shoes, &c. were found in many small bundles. They have no doubt been stolen in New York and Albany, and on board the Steam Boats. He had also on board a large assortment of clothing which he had unquestionably plundered. Mr. Fobes has already discovered an owner for two of the articles which were taken from the Steam Boat paragon, and a woman of this city has appeared and claimed two of the most valuable shawls.
Mark French appears to be about 50 years of age, stout made, sandy complexion, and about five feet nine or ten inches high.
The frequent instances in which villains of this sort commit depredations upon the community, and especially such a flagrant case as this, ought to put all people, and especially the charitable and benevolent upon their guards; for as has happened here, their bounty is not only thrown away, but it proves the means of enabling them to commit more extensive frauds and robberies upon the public.
INVENTORY of the goods found in Mark French's Trunk, taken in presence of Richard S. Treat, Philander Fobes, and Alonzo B. Bigelow, in Albany, 25th October, 1816.
Two flag silk handkerchiefs '96 1 silk and cotton shawl; 2 7-4 imitation shawls; 2 8-4 olive Levantine do; 1 do bisck do; 1 do red cotton twilled; 1 do light blue Cassimere do, soiled; 3 scarlet Bandanoes; 2 cotton flag handkerchiefs; 6 red spotted cravats; 4 pair beaver gloves; 1 do cotton do; 1 do women's black silk hose; 3 lbs. Col'd sewing silk, marks off; 2 dozen apron tapes, No. 25; half dozen tobacco boxes, japanned and flowered; 1 6-4 white cotton shawl; 11 4-4 buff do do; 11-2 yards lilack Canton crape; 1 piece Brussels cotton lace, No. 1723, 36 yards; 3-4 yard of black Lutestring; 1 vest pattern; 9 ladies combs; 1 pair mix'd worsted hose; 1 do black do do; 1 do mix'd do 1-2do; 2 pieces Nankeen Cotton ferrit; 9 Madrass handkerchiefs; 3 pair calf skin shoes; 1 case razors, containing 6 marked 1,2,3,4,5,6, with Ivory handles '96 case mahogany, with brass butts, hooks and eyes, a brass plate on the top marked 15 dollars with pen and ink; 1 pair socks; 2 napkins.
Articles which appear to be partly worn.
3 shirts; 3 cravats, one marked 1.B.; 1 7-4 imitation shawl; 7 pair woolen, worsted and cotton hose; 4 do, do; 7 vests, one a blue superfine double mill'd cassimere, lined with white flannel, with a black ratinet back; 4 pr. Pantaloons; 1 morning gown; 6 hdkfs, very much worn; 1 pair black gaiters; 3 do. Shoes, some worn; 1 pair mittens; 1 cork screw; 1 pillow case; 1 towel; 1 white damask shawl; 1 green do. Do.
Newburyport Herald 11-15-1816 ITEM
Mark French, of Epsom, in N.H. has been apprehended in Albany for Robbery. A large quantity of plunder was found in his possession.
General Notes: Wife - Nancy Wallace
Died age 21 (gravestone)
Nancy Wallace, Mark French's first wife. There were four Wallace families in Epsom during this time period. Three brothers, Abraham, Nathaniel and Joseph, along with their sister Martha who married yet another Wallace, Weymouth. The family of Abraham is well documented in town records, so she can be excluded from his family. Nathaniel sold out in 1796, and most of his family is accounted for, and can be excluded. Weymouth and Martha Wallace had removed to Sandwich, NH by 1800, so none of their children would have been 'of Epsom' in 1804. That leaves the family of Joseph Wallace.
It appears Joseph Wallace sold his property to Elijah Locke Jr. the same month and year as the marriage of Mark French to Nancy Wallace, so she could certainly have been 'of Epsom' at that time. By 1810, the Joseph Wallace family is in Moultonboro. According to US Census of 1800 for Epsom, he has one female in the household age 10 to 15, and Nancy would have been 14-15 years of age.
Lieut. Mark French and Mariam Moses
Husband Lieut. Mark French
Born: Jun 27, 1775 - Stratham, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas French Mother: Anna Tilton
Marriage: Oct 1810 - Epsom, NH
Other Spouse: Nancy Wallace - Nov 15, 1804 - Epsom, NH
Wife Mariam Moses
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Sylvanus Moses Mother: Miriam Young
Other Spouse: John Burns - Jul 7, 1818 - Montreal, Canada
Children
1 M Mark Moses French
Born: Apr 20, 1811 - Epsom, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
2 M John Girard French
Born: Cal Oct 17, 1813 - Epsom, NH Christened: Died: Oct 15, 1884 - Pepperell, MA Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Lieut. Mark French
of Epsom, NH
There is an IGI file with a Mark French marrying a Polly Locke. Not in Locke Genealogy or seen in any other source, though in the same newspaper just before the French-Moses marriage is. 'At Epsom, NH, Hon. Edward French to Mrs. Mary Locke.' There was another French family in Pembroke, NH.
Rockingham County Deeds 147-502 January 31, 1787
We, Daniel French of Northwood, Joiner
Levi French of Portsmouth, cordwainer
Mark French of Gilmanton, clothier, to Nathaniel Avery of Stratham, cooper, all our rights and interest to 14 acres of land lately belonging to Thomas French late of Stratham, deceaed, which said 14 acres was set off to our honored mother Anna French as he third of the Estate of said Thomas, our right and interest therein being 6 acres more or less, we being children and heirs of the aforesaid Thomas & Mary (Anna?), also right to a certain pew lately belonging to our said father in Stratham meeting house.
Rockingham Deeds 152-35, July 12, 1796, George Frost of Northwood, trader to Mark French of Stratham, clothier, land in Northwood.
Rockingham Deeds 153-416, November 3, 1799, Mark French of Northwood, clothier, to Josiah Bartlett of Northwood, trader, land in Northwood.
Rockingham Deeds 169-408 March 13, 1804, Daniel Cilley of Epsom, Gentleman to Mark French of Epsom, yeoman, a parcel of land in Epsom in the third range of lots lying on the Turnpike road so called, being about 52 rods from the southwesterly corner of my dwelling house in Epsom as follows - first beginning at a stake and stones standing on the north side of said turnpike rod, running south 65 degrees east 8 rods and 23 links to a stake and stones and from thence north 25 degrees east 9 rods to a stake and stones, and from thence north 65 degrees west 8 rods and 23 links to a stake and stones; and from thence to the first mentioned bounds, to contain 1/2 acre.
FRENCH, Mark - from Epsom Town Records:June 30, 1804 liquor license for 1 year July 24, 1805 liquor license July 20, 1807 liquor license June 4, 1811 liquor license
Rockingham Deeds 186-155 June 21, 1809, Daniel Cilley of Epsom, Esq., for one dollar paid by Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, a parcel of land in Epsom in the 3rd range of lots being on the north side of the Turnpike road, so called, beginning at the southwest corner of the said French's land he purchased of the said Cilley, thence running westerly 9 feet to a stake and stones, then northerly on a parallel line with said French's land, to 8 feet north of the northerly end of said French's new building, to a stake and stones, thence northeasterly to said French's westerly line thence southerly to the first mentioned bounds.
Rockingham Deeds 205-503 March 9, 1815, Mark French of Epsom, trader, to John B. Girard of Portsmouth, confectioner, a tract of land in Epsom on the turnpike road on the north side being half an acre more or less with the buildings thereon, bounded on the land of Daniel Cilley on every side except southerly on said turnpike, being the same land I purchased of Daniel Cilley. - Provided that if the said Mark French, his heirs, executors or administrators shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said John B. Girard, a certain note of hand of even date with this deed for the sum of 600 dollars for one year with interest until l paid, then this deed to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Miriam the wife of said French in full relinquishment of her right of dower. - Mark French and his wife Miriam French.
Rockingham Deeds 209-353, February 2, 1816, John B. Girard of Portsmouth, confectioner, to Mark French of Epsom, release and forever quitclaim to Mark French, all interest and claim in a certain tract of land in Epsom with all the buildings, and the same land and buildings that I purchased of the said Mark French as by deed from him to me will appear date March 9, 1815, recorded 205-503.
Rockingham Deeds 208-284 February 2, 1816, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to Michael McClary of Epsom, Esq., a piece of land in Epsom containing 1/2 acre with all the buildings thereon that I purchased of Major Daniel Cilley, adjoining south on the turnpike, west, north and east on land of the said Cilley.
Rockingham Deeds 195-1 April 7, 1810, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, to Daniel Drake of Chichester, land in Chichester.
Rockingham Deeds 193-188, March 9, 1810, Susanna Seavey of Chichester, widow, pursuant to the power to sell real estate of Shadrach Seavey, late of Chichester, blacksmith, deceased, also the reversion of the widow's dower, to Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, land in Chichester.
Rochkingham Deeds 196-368 July 5, 1811, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to Susanna Seavey in Chichester, all interest I have in 1 acre of land with the building standing thereon which was set off th the said Susanna as her right of dower in the estate of Shadrach Seavey, late of Chichester, deceased, as described in the deed of her the said Susanna to me dated the 29th day of March 1810, said land described as the reversion of the widow's dower in said Shadrach's estate.
Rockingham Deeds 186-154, June 21, 1809, Daniel Sherburne of Epsom, yeoman, to Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, a tract of land in Epsom being part of the lot 126 in the fourth range, original right of James Randall, containing 100 acres and is the same land Joseph Sherburne of said Epsom purchased of Joseph March (Marsh?) Esq. as appears by deed dated May 15, 1786 and recorded 126-363, reference being had thereto
Rockingham Deeds 209-310 September 4, 1813, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, in consideration of love and good will I have unto Josiah Sanborn, Jeremiah Gordon, Thomas Critchett, Daniel Cilley, John Tripp and John Dolloff, husbandmen, proprietors of a certain saw mill standing on long falls in Suncook River, so called, do release and quitclaim unto them a piece of land in Epsom, in the lot #126, to contain 2/4 of an acre, each proprietor to have an equal proportion according to his share he shall hold in said saw mill..
Rockingham Deeds 205-318 December 16, 1814, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to Sylvanus Moses of Epsom, yeoman, a certain tract of land in Epsom, a part of the lot #126 in the fourth range of lots, original right of James Randall, containing 100 acres and is the same land I purchased of Daniel Sherburne with the buildings standing thereon. - Provided that if the said Mark French shall pay the or course to be paid the aforesaid sum of 100 dollars and interest thereon to Sylvanus Moses, or his heirs, in one year from date the premises shall be released in due course of law.
Rockingham Deeds 209-322, January 6, 1816, Sylvanus Moses of Epsom, yeoman, to Mark French of Epsom, gentleman, all interest I have in a certain tract of land in Epsom, being a part of lot 126 in the fourth range of lots in Epsom, to contain 100 acres, the same that I purchased of the said French by deed from him to me will appear.
Rockingham Deeds 207-70 November 16, 1814, Mark French of Epsom, gentleman to John Brown of Epsom, yeoman, a tract of land in Epsom, the same being a part of the Lot. #126 in the fourth range, said tract to take its beginning at the easterly end of said lot, then to run westerly carrying the full width of the same till it comes to land I ___ purchased from Daniel Sherburne in said lot as by deed wil appear from said Sherburne to me dated June 21, 1809, to contain 8 acres be the same more or less.
NH Patriot 8-1-1815
To be Let,
THAT pleasant and noted Stand, for a Tavern and Store, situated in Epsom on the N.H. Turnpike Road. Said House and Store are handsomely finished, in good repair, and exceeded by none between Concord and Portsmouth, for trade or a Tavern or both.
-ALSO-
To let, a FARM, one mile from said Seat containing one hundred acres of Land, of which thirty are under improvement. Conditions made known by applying to the subscriber.
MARK FRENCH
Epsom, July 14, 1815
NH Patriot 11-14-1815
TO BE SOLD
THAT noted STAND, exceeded by none for Trade or a Tavern or both, situated in Epsom, between Portsmouth and Concord, on the New Hampshire Turnpike. Said Store and House is finished in the best manner, and exceeded by none for convenience and pleasantness of situation. With it is a good Barn, Shed and an excellent well of never failing water. The land is of the best quality, and implanted with fruit trees. Immediate possession will be given. For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber on the premises.
MARK FRENCH
Epsom, Nov. 2, 1815
[similar ad printed 2-20-1816]
Rocking Deeds 208-252 January 6, 1816, Mark French of Epsom, genleman to John Yeaton and Benjamin M. Towle of Epsom, yeomen, a parcel of land in Epsom being part of the lot 126 in the fourth range to take its beginning on the westerly side of Suncook river at the bak of the same, then to run westerly carrying the full width of said lot so far as to contain 100 acres, it is the same land that I purchased of Daniel Sherburne as by deed from him to me may appear dated June 21, 1809. Mark French and wife Miriam relinquishes dower.
Albany Daily Advertiser 11-13-1816
A NOTORIOUS IMPOSTER AND THIEF CAUGHT
A man whose name appears to be MARK FRENCH, from various papers found in his possession, came to this city sometime about the 20th of September last, and feigning distress, obtained a written license from the Mayor to ask of the citizens charity, and actually received from sundry persons sums of money. He stated that he belonged to the county of Rockingham, New Hampshire, that he had been sick, and wished to obtain means to get home to his family. But instead of going home, he continued to loiter about this city, and on the 2d of October, he exposed for sale at the auction store of Messrs. Clarke and Moore some articles of goods and clothing, and then embarked on board the Steam Boat for New York. On the 18th instant he returned to this city in the Steam Boat Paragon from New York, and put up at the Columbian Hotel, kept by Mr. Fobes, where he continued until Thursday last. He stated to Mr. Fobes, that he belonged to Montreal; that he was poor and almost destitute of money. On Tuesday morning, however, he was about to take the stage for Whitehall, when all of a sudden he discovered that his trunk had been broken open and his pocket book stolen, with all his money, which he had counted over but half an hour before and locked up safely in his trunk. A stranger having lodged in the house, suspicion fell upon him, and immediate pursuit was made, but without effect. Mr. Fobes then went with the above named French, to the Police Office where he made oath to the robbery, and gave the Police a description of his pocket book and papers, stating that there was between 15 and 18 dollars in the pocket book, and among the bills stolen was one five dollar bill on the Middle District Bank. '96 He appeared much agitated and wept freely.
The villain had now another opportunity to impose upon the citizens. He told the story of his misfortunes, and again obtained money from different persons '96 five dollars from the Humane Society and two from the Board of Magistrates. But notwithstanding his most artful manner to conceal his real character, Mr. Fobes began to entertain suspicions that he was an imposter and rogue, and accordingly took measures to ascertain the fact. French went about begging during the day, and at night he was discovered in houses of ill-fame, gambling away his charity. In this manner he continued until Friday last, when Mr. Fobes, being perfectly satisfied with his character, examined his baggage, which discovered his suspicions to be well founded. The articles described below were found. Mr. Fobes then instantly seized him by the collar and led him to the Police Office, where he was searched, and the identical pocket book, containing the sum which he had sworn was stolen, and amongst the money, the five dollar Middle District bill, was found upon him. He was examined and committed to prison. From the manner in which the goods were found stowed away, he probably had stolen them from various persons, and at various times, as the articles, which were rolled with old clothes, and shoes, &c. were found in many small bundles. They have no doubt been stolen in New York and Albany, and on board the Steam Boats. He had also on board a large assortment of clothing which he had unquestionably plundered. Mr. Fobes has already discovered an owner for two of the articles which were taken from the Steam Boat paragon, and a woman of this city has appeared and claimed two of the most valuable shawls.
Mark French appears to be about 50 years of age, stout made, sandy complexion, and about five feet nine or ten inches high.
The frequent instances in which villains of this sort commit depredations upon the community, and especially such a flagrant case as this, ought to put all people, and especially the charitable and benevolent upon their guards; for as has happened here, their bounty is not only thrown away, but it proves the means of enabling them to commit more extensive frauds and robberies upon the public.
INVENTORY of the goods found in Mark French's Trunk, taken in presence of Richard S. Treat, Philander Fobes, and Alonzo B. Bigelow, in Albany, 25th October, 1816.
Two flag silk handkerchiefs '96 1 silk and cotton shawl; 2 7-4 imitation shawls; 2 8-4 olive Levantine do; 1 do bisck do; 1 do red cotton twilled; 1 do light blue Cassimere do, soiled; 3 scarlet Bandanoes; 2 cotton flag handkerchiefs; 6 red spotted cravats; 4 pair beaver gloves; 1 do cotton do; 1 do women's black silk hose; 3 lbs. Col'd sewing silk, marks off; 2 dozen apron tapes, No. 25; half dozen tobacco boxes, japanned and flowered; 1 6-4 white cotton shawl; 11 4-4 buff do do; 11-2 yards lilack Canton crape; 1 piece Brussels cotton lace, No. 1723, 36 yards; 3-4 yard of black Lutestring; 1 vest pattern; 9 ladies combs; 1 pair mix'd worsted hose; 1 do black do do; 1 do mix'd do 1-2do; 2 pieces Nankeen Cotton ferrit; 9 Madrass handkerchiefs; 3 pair calf skin shoes; 1 case razors, containing 6 marked 1,2,3,4,5,6, with Ivory handles '96 case mahogany, with brass butts, hooks and eyes, a brass plate on the top marked 15 dollars with pen and ink; 1 pair socks; 2 napkins.
Articles which appear to be partly worn.
3 shirts; 3 cravats, one marked 1.B.; 1 7-4 imitation shawl; 7 pair woolen, worsted and cotton hose; 4 do, do; 7 vests, one a blue superfine double mill'd cassimere, lined with white flannel, with a black ratinet back; 4 pr. Pantaloons; 1 morning gown; 6 hdkfs, very much worn; 1 pair black gaiters; 3 do. Shoes, some worn; 1 pair mittens; 1 cork screw; 1 pillow case; 1 towel; 1 white damask shawl; 1 green do. Do.
Newburyport Herald 11-15-1816 ITEM
Mark French, of Epsom, in N.H. has been apprehended in Albany for Robbery. A large quantity of plunder was found in his possession.
General Notes: Wife - Mariam Moses
Possible daughter and the Mr. instead of Mrs? Deaths from the Boston Commercial Gazette 12-5-1825 MR. MIRIAM FRENCH - Mr. Miriam French, of Epsom, N.H.
Seen the same in several other newspapers of the time. Death not seen in Boston records.
Notes: Marriage
1810
At Epsom, NH, Hon. Edward French to Mrs. Mary Locke – Lieut Mark French to the amiable Mariam Moses (Boston Patriot 10-16-1810)
Jonathan Locke and Martha French
Husband Jonathan Locke
Born: Aug 17, 1812 Christened: Died: Dec 31, 1908 - Rye, NH Buried:
Father: Joseph Locke Mother: Abigail Marden
Marriage: Feb 3, 1863
Other Spouse: Almira Brown - Dec 2, 1838
Wife Martha French
Born: Sep 14, 1814 - Stratham, NH Christened: Died: Dec 14, 1896 - Rye, NH Buried:
Father: David French Mother: Clara Wiggin
Children
Ring and Mary French
Husband Ring
Born: - Pittsfield, NH Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mary French
Born: - Loudon, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Hannah F. Ring
Born: Sep 27, 1803 - Pittsfield, NH Christened: Died: Mar 8, 1882 - Epsom, NH 13 Buried: - Gossville (Hopkinson) Cemetery, Epsom, NHSpouse: John Hopkinson Marr: Sep 19, 1824 - Loudon, NH
Joseph Robinson and Mary French
Husband Joseph Robinson
Born: Apr 23, 1760 - Stratham, NH Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Robinson Mother: Elizabeth Fifield
Marriage:
Wife Mary French
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
General Notes: Husband - Joseph Robinson
A twin to Benjamin
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