Augustus
Chaflin
French
Born in Hill, New Hampshire, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Joseph French Jr.
and Eunice (Dickerson) French
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Clarissa (Kitchell) French
— married
1839 [location unknown]
Husband of
Lucy Marie (Southworth) French
— married
1842 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
John J French, William Richmond French, Edward Livingston French, Lucy May (French) Hodgman and Charles Joseph French
Died
at age 56
in Lebanon, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
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| Preceded by 8th Governor Thomas Ford |
Augustus C. French 9th Governor of Illinois  |
Succeeded by 10th Governor Joel Aldrich Matteson |
Biography
Augustus French is Notable.
Augustus Chaflin French was born on August 2, 1808 in Hill, New Hampshire, United States, son of Joseph French (1782– ) and Eunice Dickerson (1787–1827).
His father died when he was a child and he struggled to gain an education. He finally studied at home and was admitted to the bar in 1823 and had a successful law practice in Edgar Co, IL. He entered politics in 1837.
Augustus (30) married Clarissa Kitchell (20) (born February 24, 1818 on 15 October 1839 in Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois, USA; daughter of Joseph Kitchell (1780–1843) and Rachel (Looker) Kitchell (1788–1867)) in 1839. [1]
He was nominated for governor by his party and served as Illinois Governor from 1846-1853. His entire tenure as governor, he was known for his push for funding to retire the state's debt.
Their son was John J French (1841–1841)
In the 1840 census Augustus was in Crawford, Illinois.[2]
Augustus (33) married Lucy Marie Southworth (23) (born March 1, 1818 in New York, United States; daughter of Joseph Southworth (1784–1841)) in 1842.
Their known children were:
- William Richmond French (1841–1864)
- Edward Livingston French (1846–1919)
- Lucy May French (1853–1916)
- Charles Joseph French (1860–1935)
In the 1850 census Aug (age 40), Governor, was in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States.[3]
In the 1860 census Augst (age 52), Lawyer, was in Township 2 N Range 6 W, St. Clair, Illinois.[4]
Augustus died on September 4, 1864 in Lebanon, Illinois, United States, aged 56. He was buried in College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon.[5] Augustus's estate passed probate on 20 October 1864 in St Clair, Illinois, United States.[6]
Sources
- ↑
Marriage:
"Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920"
Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices
Ancestry Record 60984 #352813 ($, accessed 9 April 2023)
Augustus C French marriage to Clarissa Kitchell on 15 Oct 1839 in Crawford, Illinois, USA. - ↑
1840 Census:
"1840 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1840; Census Place: Crawford, Illinois; Roll: 57; Page: 307; Family History Library Film: 0007641
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 8057 #1898375 ($, accessed 9 April 2023)
Augustus C French in Crawford, Illinois. - ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 127; Page: 120b; Line Number: 39
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 8054 #16559235 ($, accessed 9 April 2023)
Aug C French (40), Governor, in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Born in North Carolina.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Aug C French M 40 Governor North Carolina Lucy French F 30 New York William French M 6 Illinois Edward French M 4 Illinois Augusta French F 1 Illinois Thomas H Campbell M 34 Auditor of State Pennsylvania Catharine E Campbell F 26 New York Jennette H Campbell F 3 Illinois Thos H Campbell M 0 Illinois Amanda McDaniel F 15 Illinois Barbara White F 16 Illinois Jane Goudy F 55 Pennsylvania James Goudy M 19 Laborer Indiana Ann Allen F 28 Vermont - ↑
1860 Census:
"1860 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 2 N Range 6 W, St. Clair, Illinois; Roll: M653_225; Page: 913; Family History Library Film: 803225
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 7667 #37409146 ($, accessed 9 April 2023)
Augst C French (52), Lawyer, in Township 2 N Range 6 W, St. Clair, Illinois. Born in New Hampshire.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Augst C French M 52 Lawyer New Hampshire Lucy M French F 43 New York William R French M Student Illinois Edward L French M 14 Illinois Augusta C French F 11 Illinois Lucy M French F 8 Illinois Chas F French M 1 Illinois Elizth Robins F 26 Servt Indiana Mary Smith F 17 Germany - ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6624139/augustus-chaflin-french: accessed April 9, 2023), memorial page for Augustus Chaflin French (2 Aug 1808–4 Sep 1864), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6624139, citing College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
- ↑
Probate:
"Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999"
Record of Wills, St. Clair County, Illinois, 1772-1922; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (St. Clair County); Probate Place: St Clair, Illinois
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 9048 #776781 ($, accessed 9 April 2023)
Augustus C French probate on 20 Oct 1864 in St Clair, Illinois, USA.
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