George Oscar French, called Oscar, was the second of five children born to Ezra Warner French and Amanda Roberts French of Castleton, Vermont. Ezra French was a farmer and worked in the slate trade, doing roofing, among other things. The first of the French children was Emeline Helen French (March 17, 1841-July 21, 1921). Second was George Oscar French (born April 25, 1844, and killed on April 2, 1865, just before the Battle of Richmond). The third child was Wilbur Ernest French (July 26, 1846-March 21, 1881) who mostly called himself Will, though sometimes Ernest. He served briefly in the Civil War. The fourth child was Mary Alice French (b. January 19, 1849). Fifth was Frank W. French (February 14, 1850-December 10, 1871) and sixth was Ella Agnes French (July 14, 1856-January 21, 1931).
From the description of George Oscar French family papers, 1857-1888; bulk: 1862-1865. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 191886964
