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.