Mercy French
1717–
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
The Life of Mercy
When Mercy French was born in 1717, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, her father, William French, was 26 and her mother, Mrs William French, was 21. She married John Goacher on 1 December 1747, in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters.
Photos & Memories (1)
Family Time Line
Mercy French
1717–
John Goacher
1725–1770
Marriage: 1 December 1747
John Goacher
1750–1828
George Goacher
1751–1823
Ann Geocher
1752–
Ruth Goacher
1756–
Mary Goacher
1758–
William Goacher
1760–
William Goacher
1761–
Joseph Goacher
1762–1771
Robert Goacher
1764–1765
Robert GOACHER
1768–
Spouse & Children
1717–Female
1725–1770Male
MARRIAGE
1 December 1747
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
1 December 1747
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
children
(10)
1750–1828Male
1751–1823Male
1752–Female
1756–Female
1758–Female
+5 More Children
Parents & Siblings
1691–Male
1696–Female
siblings
(2)
1717–Female
- Lucy French
1719–Female
World Events (7)
1720 · South Sea Bubble
Age 3
The South Sea Bubble Bill was passed by the House of Lords in 1720. This allowed the South Sea company to monopolize trade with South America. The company underwrote the English National Debt which promised 5% interest from the government. As shares rose exponentially, many companies were created and many fortunes were made. The stocks crashed and many people lost their money which caused them to become destitute overnight and suicide was common. Robert Walpole took charge of the South Sea Bubble Financial Crisis by dividing the national debt between the Bank of England, the Treasury, and the Sinking Fund.
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 35
Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 37
The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.
Name Meaning
English and Scottish:1. ethnic name for someone from France, Middle English frensche, or in some cases perhaps a nickname for someone who adopted French airs. 2. variant of Anglo-Norman French Frain .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- Mercy French, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
- Mary French, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Legacy NFS Source: Mercy FRENCH - Published information: female
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