John French ye 4th son of John French & Bula Curtis born Aug't 2'd 1772. [Note: the use of the mother's maiden name suggests this is an illegitimate child.]
↑ The father had a son John in 1790 by a different wife. Presumably this means that this son died, but it is not as strong a case as if he had married the mother. He may be the man who d. Boston 1859 #2802.