Dan et al--Several years, I found (I think through AMERICA: HISTORY AND LIFE)
an article on French and his work.  Have not located the article in my files,
but I know that it is available somewhere.  Judy Wellman, SUNY Oswego

"Daniel H. Weiskotten" wrote:

> I'm hoping someone can tell me a little about the life, history, and family
> of John Homer French (1824-1888) who compiled the 1860 Gazeteer of the
> State of New York.  I'm particularly interested in parentage, where did he
> live at various times in his life, what else did he do (can't be just this
> one monumental work!), family, etc.
>
>         Dan W.