The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Union Township, pages 723-724
John W. French, son of George W. and Elizabeth French, was born Jan. 10, 1840, and is a native of Miami County, Ohio. When he was thirteen years old his parents moved to Marion County, Ind., with their family, remaining there several years, then removed to Boone County, Ind., where they still reside. They had a family of eleven children, nine of whom yet survive--Samuel L., Eliza, Nathan, Mary A., George W., John W., Benjamin F., Edward A. and Melissa J. The deceased are--Sarah and Hannah. In October, 1862, Mr. French enlisted in Company F, Tenth Indiana Infantry, and participated in the engagements at Mills Springs and Perryville. He was wounded at the former engagement, which disabled him for a short time, after which he again joined his regiment and served till December, 1863, when he was discharged. Mr. French resides in the northern part of Union Township and is the owner of 210 acres of land.