Comments on: Big Jim French and the Lincoln County War http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:45:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Catherine Anne French/Smith http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-407911 Catherine Anne French/Smith Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:36:28 +0000 #comment-407911 My Grandfather was James Benjamin French. born March 21, 1892. He married Grace Stults in 1916 in Orongo, MO (or IL). They had 2 children, James Benjamin Jr. and Robert Edward French. He founded Black Hills Power & Light Company in Rapid City, South Dakota. He moved to Scotsdale, Arizona and died in August 1978. He was from a family of eight kids and was the oldest. He was said to have put all of his siblings through college, but only had a 4th grade education. I remember hearing the name Mattie and/or Effie (his sisters?). His father's name of Oliver French is listed with the Masonic Lodge. Hope someone can help me. Catherine Anne French/Smith My Grandfather was James Benjamin French. born March 21, 1892. He married Grace Stults in 1916 in Orongo, MO (or IL). They had 2 children, James Benjamin Jr. and Robert Edward French. He founded Black Hills Power & Light Company in Rapid City, South Dakota. He moved to Scotsdale, Arizona and died in August 1978. He was from a family of eight kids and was the oldest. He was said to have put all of his siblings through college, but only had a 4th grade education. I remember hearing the name Mattie and/or Effie (his sisters?). His father's name of Oliver French is listed with the Masonic Lodge.

Hope someone can help me.

Catherine Anne French/Smith

]]> By: Mona Long http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-406903 Mona Long Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:38:18 +0000 #comment-406903 Is there a website with the genealogy for this line of French Family? We have been searching for Jasper French who, according to grand-daughter Ruby, says knew Belle Star. He was in these same areas at these times. He was in Denton Texas, where he killed a teacher there over his boys. Then moved into the indian territory. And was in Haskell County, then Stonewall, and Matoy. He was born in Missouri. And one son is James. Perhaps a cousin? Is there a website with the genealogy for this line of French Family? We have been searching for Jasper French who, according to grand-daughter Ruby, says knew Belle Star. He was in these same areas at these times. He was in Denton Texas, where he killed a teacher there over his boys. Then moved into the indian territory. And was in Haskell County, then Stonewall, and Matoy. He was born in Missouri. And one son is James. Perhaps a cousin?

]]> By: Mike Tower http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-345177 Mike Tower Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:04:08 +0000 #comment-345177 I haven't visited this site in a while. First, Amy you probably are related. The children by French's second marriage were Sherman, Lila or Lilly, and May. Email me at mtower@hughes.net for detail. Second: Jim, if you are related to James K. French, you are not a relative of Big Jim French. James K. was far too young to have been Big Jim. Jim K. was an interesting character and I've yet to see an in depth article on him. I haven't visited this site in a while. First, Amy you probably are related. The children by French's second marriage were Sherman, Lila or Lilly, and May. Email me at mtower@hughes.net for detail.
Second: Jim, if you are related to James K. French, you are not a relative of Big Jim French. James K. was far too young to have been Big Jim. Jim K. was an interesting character and I've yet to see an in depth article on him.

]]> By: jim french http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-314252 jim french Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:20:33 +0000 #comment-314252 i am the true living heir to the name jim french iknow everything you need to know i was at my fathers side when he burried his bellongings hint i remember seeing a burnt boot, james k french july 31 2010 i am the true living heir to the name jim french iknow everything you need to know i was at my fathers side when he burried his bellongings hint i remember seeing a burnt boot, james k french july 31 2010

]]> By: Steve Santoro http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-119958 Steve Santoro Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:48:33 +0000 #comment-119958 does anyone know where to find out about the other regulators,steve stephens in particular? does anyone know where to find out about the other regulators,steve stephens in particular?

]]> By: Amy http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-68064 Amy Sat, 30 May 2009 03:24:14 +0000 #comment-68064 Hi, This story is so interesting. And I thank Mike Tower for writing it. I have looked for my great,great, grand father for years, but there were no leads. How can someone be so invisible?...Well, after reading this story, and doing some research, it seems very possible, that Big Jim French is my gggrandfather. My grandmother, Lilly Lee French was raised by some of the Fishers. And we did not know much about her past. But, if her father was an outlaw, it all makes sense. Thanks for the story, it gave me so many leads! Amy Jones Hi,
This story is so interesting. And I thank Mike Tower for writing it. I have looked for my great,great, grand father for years, but there were no leads. How can someone be so invisible?…Well, after reading this story, and doing some research, it seems very possible, that Big Jim French is my gggrandfather. My grandmother, Lilly Lee French was raised by some of the Fishers. And we did not know much about her past. But, if her father was an outlaw, it all makes sense.
Thanks for the story, it gave me so many leads!
Amy Jones

]]> By: kenneth westlund http://www.historynet.com/big-jim-french-and-the-lincoln-county-war.htm#comment-2482 kenneth westlund Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:38:39 +0000 #comment-2482 Do you know when Steven (Dirty Steve ) Stephens left New Mexico and headed to Denver? Also,do you know the calliber of his gun. I may have his saa 44/40 that he either purchased or stole after Dec. 9th, 1880.I think he may have killed three people with it. Do you know when Steven (Dirty Steve ) Stephens left New Mexico and headed to Denver? Also,do you know the calliber of his gun. I may have his saa 44/40 that he either purchased or stole after Dec. 9th, 1880.I think he may have killed three people with it.

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