The Mystery of Joseph France

Seeking new leads. The trail going back ends with the marriage of Joseph France and Fanny Weidner (Widener) of New Berlin, Ohio on May 3, 1838, conducted by J. J. Fast (John Jacob Fast). According to later census records, both were born in Pennsylvania. However, their parents and places of origin remain a mystery at this point. France can also be Frantz, and recent paternal DNA testing connects a France with a Francis family, as well.

Joseph France (circa 1808-1880):
Circa 1808: Born in Pennsylvania.
1810: Unknown whereabouts.
1820: Unknown whereabouts.
1830: Unknown whereabouts.
May 3, 1838: Marries Fanny (probably Frances) Weidner in Ohio.
1840: Lives in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
1850: Lives in Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
1860: Lives in Perry Township, Clay County, Indiana.
1867: Marries Eliza Jane Hall (previously married, with kids).
1870: Lives in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana. Occupation: coal miner.
1880: Lives in Jackson Township, Clay County, Indiana. Occupation: day laborer.
Circa 1880: Dies in or near Lyford, Parke County, Indiana (near Wabash River and Illinois line).

Kids with Fanny Weidner France (circa 1816-1857):
Samuel France (1839-1900).
Jeremiah C. France (1840-1865).
Sarah Ann France (1844-1876).
Elizabeth France (1844-unknown).
Joseph France, Jr. (1845-1909).
Franey France (1848-unknown).
Franner France (1850-unknown).
Christian France (1852-1919). 
Susanna France (1854-1925). 

If you know of any additional details, please leave a comment or email me at efrance23@gmail.com

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