David French (1800–1884)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1800
- Died
- 1884
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David French born? 1800.
When did David French die? 1884.
Life story
David French (1800–1884) was born in 1800, and died in 1884, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find David’s records
The world David lived through
1803 · age 3 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 25 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 46 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 61 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 65 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 69 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 76 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about David French
When was David French born?
David French was born in 1800.
When did David French die?
David French died in 1884.
How old was David French at the time of death?
David French was about 84 years old.
Where is David French buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David French was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David French died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David French's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 45); the American Civil War began (1861, age 61); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 67); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include David French?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1800
Death
1884
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore French family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "David French (1800–1884)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-french-1800-1884-a77c502e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-french-1800-1884-a77c502e/
Sources
Other David French records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse French family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.