He was the son of Edmund French (1779-1818) and Sally Baldwin French (born 1787), whose places of burial are unknown as of April 21, 2016. On July 29, 1835 as John William French, he married Clara Miller in the District of Columbia.
The New York Evening Post
Thursday, July 13, 1871
Funeral of the Late Professor John W. French, at West Point
The funeral of this excellent Christian gentleman and scholar was solemnized yesterday at West Point, under circumstances which testified to the honest sorrow created by his demise. The storm, which prevailed up to the hour appointed for the ceremony, doubtless detained a large number away who had counted upon being present, but the attendance, notwithstanding, was large, embracing several clergymen of distinction, well known guests from the neighboring hotels and the entire military force of the Academy, with officers and professors.
At the request of the family, the religious services of the occasion were chiefly conducted by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, of new York, an old pupil and friend of the professor and the office for the Burial of the Dead was performed in the chapel of the Academy, so far as prescribed, the anthem and hymn, I would not live away, being sung by the choir. The cortege then moved in due order and solemnity to the cemetery, accompanied by the famous military band, whose well selected requiems and dirges deepened the impressiveness of the hour. At the grave, in a lovely section of the enclosure, the Committal Service was read by the Rev. Dr. Morgan and after the customary salute of honors above the coffin, the great company of mourners dispersed and returned to the Point.
The clergy having met at the chapel, adopted resolutions of respect for the lamented professor and of condolence for this family, which will probably be made known to the public in due time. Dr. French was a graduate of Trinity College, Hartford and for several years the beloved rector of the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. He had occupied the chair of ethics and law about fifteen years and was universally esteemed.
Viator.
Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York by George Washington Cullum, published 1891.
John W. French
(Born Connecticut)
(Appointed from District of Columbia)
Civil History:
He was educated at Washington College, Hartford, Connecticut and at the Theological Seminary in New York; was admitted to Holy Orders in 1835; became a Professor in Bristol College, Pennsylvania in 1836 and was Rector of a Church in Portland, Maine and then of the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, D.C. till 1856. He was a man of gentle, kindly nature, in eminent keeping with his calling; a well-read theologian and an accomplished scholar.
Military History:
Appointed in the Military service as Chaplain of the Military Academy and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856. Served at the Military Academy as Chaplain and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856 to July 8, 1871. Died, July 8, 1871 at West Point, New York.
The New York Evening Post
Thursday, July 13, 1871
Funeral of the Late Professor John W. French, at West Point
The funeral of this excellent Christian gentleman and scholar was solemnized yesterday at West Point, under circumstances which testified to the honest sorrow created by his demise. The storm, which prevailed up to the hour appointed for the ceremony, doubtless detained a large number away who had counted upon being present, but the attendance, notwithstanding, was large, embracing several clergymen of distinction, well known guests from the neighboring hotels and the entire military force of the Academy, with officers and professors.
At the request of the family, the religious services of the occasion were chiefly conducted by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, of new York, an old pupil and friend of the professor and the office for the Burial of the Dead was performed in the chapel of the Academy, so far as prescribed, the anthem and hymn, I would not live away, being sung by the choir. The cortege then moved in due order and solemnity to the cemetery, accompanied by the famous military band, whose well selected requiems and dirges deepened the impressiveness of the hour. At the grave, in a lovely section of the enclosure, the Committal Service was read by the Rev. Dr. Morgan and after the customary salute of honors above the coffin, the great company of mourners dispersed and returned to the Point.
The clergy having met at the chapel, adopted resolutions of respect for the lamented professor and of condolence for this family, which will probably be made known to the public in due time. Dr. French was a graduate of Trinity College, Hartford and for several years the beloved rector of the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. He had occupied the chair of ethics and law about fifteen years and was universally esteemed.
Viator.
Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York by George Washington Cullum, published 1891.
John W. French
(Born Connecticut)
(Appointed from District of Columbia)
Civil History:
He was educated at Washington College, Hartford, Connecticut and at the Theological Seminary in New York; was admitted to Holy Orders in 1835; became a Professor in Bristol College, Pennsylvania in 1836 and was Rector of a Church in Portland, Maine and then of the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, D.C. till 1856. He was a man of gentle, kindly nature, in eminent keeping with his calling; a well-read theologian and an accomplished scholar.
Military History:
Appointed in the Military service as Chaplain of the Military Academy and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856. Served at the Military Academy as Chaplain and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856 to July 8, 1871. Died, July 8, 1871 at West Point, New York.
He was the son of Edmund French (1779-1818) and Sally Baldwin French (born 1787), whose places of burial are unknown as of April 21, 2016. On July 29, 1835 as John William French, he married Clara Miller in the District of Columbia.
The New York Evening Post
Thursday, July 13, 1871
Funeral of the Late Professor John W. French, at West Point
The funeral of this excellent Christian gentleman and scholar was solemnized yesterday at West Point, under circumstances which testified to the honest sorrow created by his demise. The storm, which prevailed up to the hour appointed for the ceremony, doubtless detained a large number away who had counted upon being present, but the attendance, notwithstanding, was large, embracing several clergymen of distinction, well known guests from the neighboring hotels and the entire military force of the Academy, with officers and professors.
At the request of the family, the religious services of the occasion were chiefly conducted by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, of new York, an old pupil and friend of the professor and the office for the Burial of the Dead was performed in the chapel of the Academy, so far as prescribed, the anthem and hymn, I would not live away, being sung by the choir. The cortege then moved in due order and solemnity to the cemetery, accompanied by the famous military band, whose well selected requiems and dirges deepened the impressiveness of the hour. At the grave, in a lovely section of the enclosure, the Committal Service was read by the Rev. Dr. Morgan and after the customary salute of honors above the coffin, the great company of mourners dispersed and returned to the Point.
The clergy having met at the chapel, adopted resolutions of respect for the lamented professor and of condolence for this family, which will probably be made known to the public in due time. Dr. French was a graduate of Trinity College, Hartford and for several years the beloved rector of the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. He had occupied the chair of ethics and law about fifteen years and was universally esteemed.
Viator.
Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York by George Washington Cullum, published 1891.
John W. French
(Born Connecticut)
(Appointed from District of Columbia)
Civil History:
He was educated at Washington College, Hartford, Connecticut and at the Theological Seminary in New York; was admitted to Holy Orders in 1835; became a Professor in Bristol College, Pennsylvania in 1836 and was Rector of a Church in Portland, Maine and then of the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, D.C. till 1856. He was a man of gentle, kindly nature, in eminent keeping with his calling; a well-read theologian and an accomplished scholar.
Military History:
Appointed in the Military service as Chaplain of the Military Academy and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856. Served at the Military Academy as Chaplain and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856 to July 8, 1871. Died, July 8, 1871 at West Point, New York.
The New York Evening Post
Thursday, July 13, 1871
Funeral of the Late Professor John W. French, at West Point
The funeral of this excellent Christian gentleman and scholar was solemnized yesterday at West Point, under circumstances which testified to the honest sorrow created by his demise. The storm, which prevailed up to the hour appointed for the ceremony, doubtless detained a large number away who had counted upon being present, but the attendance, notwithstanding, was large, embracing several clergymen of distinction, well known guests from the neighboring hotels and the entire military force of the Academy, with officers and professors.
At the request of the family, the religious services of the occasion were chiefly conducted by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, of new York, an old pupil and friend of the professor and the office for the Burial of the Dead was performed in the chapel of the Academy, so far as prescribed, the anthem and hymn, I would not live away, being sung by the choir. The cortege then moved in due order and solemnity to the cemetery, accompanied by the famous military band, whose well selected requiems and dirges deepened the impressiveness of the hour. At the grave, in a lovely section of the enclosure, the Committal Service was read by the Rev. Dr. Morgan and after the customary salute of honors above the coffin, the great company of mourners dispersed and returned to the Point.
The clergy having met at the chapel, adopted resolutions of respect for the lamented professor and of condolence for this family, which will probably be made known to the public in due time. Dr. French was a graduate of Trinity College, Hartford and for several years the beloved rector of the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. He had occupied the chair of ethics and law about fifteen years and was universally esteemed.
Viator.
Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York by George Washington Cullum, published 1891.
John W. French
(Born Connecticut)
(Appointed from District of Columbia)
Civil History:
He was educated at Washington College, Hartford, Connecticut and at the Theological Seminary in New York; was admitted to Holy Orders in 1835; became a Professor in Bristol College, Pennsylvania in 1836 and was Rector of a Church in Portland, Maine and then of the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, D.C. till 1856. He was a man of gentle, kindly nature, in eminent keeping with his calling; a well-read theologian and an accomplished scholar.
Military History:
Appointed in the Military service as Chaplain of the Military Academy and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856. Served at the Military Academy as Chaplain and Professor of Geography, History and Ethics, August 16, 1856 to July 8, 1871. Died, July 8, 1871 at West Point, New York.
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