Zerviah BRIGHAM

Descendants of Deacon Edmund RICE . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sep 2024

Compiler: John F. Chandler, Historian, Edmund Rice (1638) Association

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Zerviah BRIGHAM

i: Ebenezer BRAGG Jr [QQ14620], born 17 Mar 1724/25, (also entered as 18 March 1725) at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p42}}.

He married Sybilla BOUKER 18 Oct 1751 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {40, 42}}. She was born 25 Sep 1729 at Shrewsbury (under the name Boucker)^{52,2 {p40}}, daughter of Asa BOUKER and Martha EAGER.
ii: Zerviah BRAGG [QQ119238], born 29 Jun 1727 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p98}}. She died young^{2 {p98}}.
iii: Lydia BRAGG [QQ119239], born 27 Jan 1729 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p98}}.
iv: Abiel BRAGG [QQ119240], born 25 Jun 1730 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p98}}.

He married Abigail WILSON 29 Jan 1753 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p98}}. She was born 5 Jun 1729 at Marlborough, MA (under the name Willson)^{3,45 {p9}}, daughter of Edward WILSON and Hopestill RICE.
v: Elizabeth BRAGG [QQ3623], born 10 Jan 1731/32 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {42, 99}}. She died 20 Mar 1806, aged 74y at Marlborough, MA (under the name Gates)^{56,3,2 {p42}}. She was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.

She married Silas GATES 9 May 1754 at Marlborough^{3,2 {11, 42},46 {1:211}}. He was born 3 Feb 1727 at Marlborough^{3,2 {11, 42},46 {1:42}}, died 25 Aug 1793, aged 66y at Marlborough^{56,3,2 {p42}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3, son of Simon GATES and Sarah WOODS.
vi: Moses BRAGG [QQ119243], born 19 Aug 1733 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p99}}.
vii: Mary BRAGG [QQ119244], born 4 Jan 1735 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p99}}.
viii: Zerviah BRAGG [QQ119245], born 22 Jun 1736, (29 June 1729 per vital records transcription, in clear conflict with the birth of Lydia, and perhaps just a garbled copy of the first Zerviah's birth date) at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p99}}. She died 26 Aug 1736 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p99}}.
ix: Thankful BRAGG [QQ119246], born 22 Jun 1736 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p99}}. She died 7 Apr 1756 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p99}}.

Mary BRIGHAM

i: Eunice BRUCE [QQ119249], born 1 Jan 1728/29 at Southborough, MA^{55,2 {p99}}.
ii: Phineas BRUCE [QQ119250], born 16 Mar 1730 at Southborough^{55,2 {p99}}.
iii: Josiah BRUCE [QQ119251], born 9 Apr 1732 at Southborough^{55,2 {99, 337}}. He died about 1757^{2 {p337}}.

He married Bridget PIERCE 29 Jan 1754 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p337}}. She was born 23 Oct 1730, daughter of William PIERCE and Abigail.
iv: Mary BRUCE [QQ119252], born 25 Sep 1734 at Southborough, MA^{55,2 {p99}}.

Ruth BRIGHAM

i: Joseph HOWE [QQ1244], born 1 Feb 1728 at Marlborough^{3 {p101}}. He died 26 Sep 1800, aged 72y at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3,1 {p106}}. He must not be confused with the younger Joseph, born 1740, who married Persis Rice (q.v.).

He married Grace RICE 21 May 1751 at Marlborough^{1 {59, 106},3 {p301},45 {p21}}. She was born 13 Jun 1730 at Marlborough^{1 {p59},3 {p155}}, died 23 Jan 1816^{19 {p394}}, daughter of Simon RICE and Grace NEWTON.
ii: Dorothy HOWE [QQ118662], born 4 May 1730 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3,46 {1:102}}. She died 30 May 1764, aged 34y at Marlborough (under the name How), from smallpox^3,56. She was buried at Marlborough, in Farms (Wilson) Cemetery⁵⁶.

She married Cyprian HOW 20 Nov 1750 at Marlborough³. He was born 29 Mar 1726 at Marlborough³, son of John HOW 3d and Thankful BIGELOW.
iii: Dinah HOWE [QQ118663], born 11 Oct 1731 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3,46 {1:102}}.

She married Josiah WILLARD 4 Nov 1755 at Marlborough³. He was thinly documented.
iv: Thaddeus HOWE [QQ28627], born 30 May 1733 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3 {p108},1 {p104}}. He died 18 Mar 1799, aged 65y at Marlborough (under the name How)^{56,3 {p369},1 {p104}}. He was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.

He married first, Levinah BRIGHAM 12 Apr 1757 at Marlborough^{1 {p104},2 {p55},14 {p12},3 {p271}}. She was born 10 Jul 1733 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}, died 21 Aug 1784, aged 51y at Marlborough (under the name How)^{56,3 {p368},14 {p12}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3, daughter of Joseph BRIGHAM and Comfort BIGELOW.

He married second, Prudence HOLMAN 1 Jun 1786 at Bolton, MA, listed as Thaddeus of Marlborough¹²⁰. She was born about Mar 1735, as calculated from her death record, died 5 Sep 1831, aged 96y 6m at Marlborough, MA (under the name Howe)^56,3, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.
v: Elizabeth HOWE [QQ58550], born 12 Dec 1734 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3,45 {p22},46 {1:102}}. She died 17 Feb 1801, aged 67y at Barre, MA (under the name Rice)^{45 {p22},98 {p263},56}. She was buried at Barre, in Lincoln Cemetery⁵⁶.

She married Dr. Ebenezer RICE 1 Jun 1775 at Marlborough, MA^{1 {p107},45 {p22},3 {p300}}. He was born 2 Jan 1733/34 at Marlborough^{1 {p59},3 {p154}}, died 25 Nov 1822, (26th per Ward), aged 90y at Barre, MA^{98,1 {p107},56}, was buried at Barre, in Lincoln Cemetery⁵⁶, son of Simon RICE and Grace NEWTON. Occupation: a magistrate, after 1775 at Marlborough, MA^{1 {p107}}. Graduated in 1760 - Harvard College, Cambridge, MA^{1 {p107}}. He resided May 1769 at Marlborough, MA, soon after the decease of Dr. Ebenezer Dexter of Marlboro', Mass, commencing the practice of his profession as a physician^{1 {p107}}.
vi: Samuel HOWE [QQ118665], born 22 May 1737 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3,46 {1:102}}. He died 29 May 1756 at Schenectady, NY (under the name How)³.
vii: Phinehas HOWE [QQ118666], born 25 Jan 1738/39 at Marlborough, MA (under the name How)^{3,46 {1:102}}. He died 14 Mar 1832, aged 94y at Marlborough^56,3. He was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.

He married first, Dorothy BURNET 11 Dec 1764 at Marlborough³. She died 9 Dec 1781, aged 44y at Marlborough (under the name How)^56,3, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.

He married second, Sarah BROOKS?, (not found in the published records). She was born about 1766, as calculated from her gravestone, died 22 Jul 1784, aged 18y at Marlborough (under the name How)^56,3, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.

He married third, Lydia RUGGLES 6 Feb 1798 at Weston, MA^{65 {p185}}. She was born about 1752, as calculated from her death record, died 2 Apr 1837, aged 84y at Marlborough, MA (under the name Howe)³. They declared their intention to marry 21 Jan 1798 at Weston, MA, listed as Phineas of Marlborough and Lydia of Weston^{65 {p174}}.
viii: Artemas HOWE [QQ118667], born 15 Jan 1742/43 at Marlborough, MA (under the name How)^{3,46 {1:102}}. He died 17 Nov 1813, aged 70y (71 per gravestone) at Marlborough (under the name How)^56,3. He was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3.

He married Mary BIGELOW 28 May 1767 at Marlborough^{3 {p267}}. She was born 10 Oct 1746 at Marlborough (under the name Biglo)³, died 10 Aug 1810, aged 65y at Marlborough (under the name How)^56,3, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3, daughter of Gershom BIGELOW and Mary HOW.
ix: Miriam HOWE [QQ118668], born 5 Dec 1744 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3,46 {1:102}}. She died 14 Nov 1825, aged 80y at Marlborough (under the name Bigelow)^56,3. She was buried at Marlborough, in Spring Hill Cemetery^56,3.

She married Timothy BIGELOW 7 Apr 1763 at Marlborough³. He was born 1 Nov 1738 at Marlborough (under the name Biglo)³, died 6 Nov 1817, aged 78y at Marlborough (under the name Biglow)³, son of Gershom BIGELOW and Mary HOW.

Jonathan BRIGHAM Jr

Jesse BRIGHAM

Joel BRIGHAM

i: William BRIGHAM [QQ118348], born 20 Mar 1741/42 at Marlborough^{3 {p47},2 {99, 174}}. He died about 1822^{44 {p143}}. He resided at Northborough, MA^{44 {p143}}. He resided at Tunbridge, VT^{44 {p143}}. He resided at Lowell, VT^{44 {p143}}.

He married Betty STRATTON Jr 4 Sep 1764 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {99, 174}}. She was born 11 Apr 1744 at Marlborough (under the name Straton)³, daughter of Jonathan STRATTON and Betty BRIGHAM.
ii: Zerviah BRIGHAM [QQ118349], born 10 Jun 1745 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p99},46 {1:100}}. She died 31 Aug 1746, aged 1y 2m at Marlborough^{56,3 {p350},2 {p99}}. She was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶.
iii: Zerviah BRIGHAM [QQ118350], born 5 Jul 1747 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p99},46 {1:100}}.
iv: Joel BRIGHAM Jr [QQ118351], born 5 Apr 1751 at Marlborough^{3,2 {99, 174},46 {1:100}}.

He married Catherine HOW 2 Jan 1776 at Marlborough^{3 {p230},2 {99, 174}}. She was born 28 Dec 1757 at Marlborough³, daughter of Cyprian HOW and Dorothy HOWE.
v: Jonathan BRIGHAM [QQ14786], born 29 Oct 1754 at Marlborough^{3,2 {99, 175, 296},46 {1:100}}. He died 26 Jul 1848 at Mayville, NY^{2 {p296}}.

He married Lydia STEVENS 5 Jan 1779 at Marlborough, MA^{2 {99, 131, 175, 296},3 {p230}}. She was born 8 May 1758 at Marlborough (under the name Steuens)^{3,2 {131, 296},46 {1:107}}, died 4 Feb 1828 at Mayville, NY^{2 {p296}}, daughter of Samuel STEVENS Jr and Lucy BARNES.
vi: John BRIGHAM [QQ118353], born 16 Apr 1758 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {99, 175},46 {1:100}}. He died 20 Aug 1828 at Chadwick Bay, NY^{2 {p175}}. He was buried at Fredonia, NY, both interred in one grave^{2 {p175}}.

He married Abigail WILLIAMS 20 Jul 1780 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {99, 175}}. She was born 26 Feb 1764^{2 {p175}}, was baptized 29 Apr 1764 at Marlborough³, died 21 Aug 1828^{2 {p175}}, was buried at Fredonia, NY, both interred in one grave^{2 {p175}}, daughter of James WILLIAMS and Abigail WARD.
vii: Samuel BRIGHAM [QQ118354], born 3 Dec 1760 at Marlborough, MA^{3,44 {p146},2 {p99},46 {1:100}}. He died 2 Mar 1813 at Augusta, NY^{44 {p146}}.

He married Phebe DAVIS 13 Jan 1785 at Paxton, MA, both of Paxton^{178,44 {p146}}. She died 9 Feb 1843, aged 82y^{44 {p146}}, daughter of Daniel DAVIS. They relocated about 1796 to Madison, NY^{44 {p146}}.

James BRIGHAM

i: Capt. Tilly BRIGHAM [QQ119738], born 6 Jun 1748 at Brookfield^{110,2 {p116}}. He died 17 Aug 1808, aged 60y at Brookfield¹¹⁰. He was buried at Brookfield, in Brookfield Cemetery¹¹⁰.

He married Rachel WALKER 4 Jan 1781 at Brookfield^{110,2 {p116}}. She was born 11 Apr 1763 at Brookfield¹¹⁰, died 5 Oct 1835, aged 72y at Brookfield (under the name Hobbs)¹¹⁰, was buried at Brookfield, in Brookfield Cemetery¹¹⁰, daughter of Joseph WALKER and Lydia OLDS.
ii: Elisha BRIGHAM [QQ119740], born 6 Jan 1749 at Brookfield^{110,2 {p116}}.

He married Patience WALKER 26 Sep 1782 at Brookfield^{110,2 {p116}}. She was born 26 Jan 1760 at Brookfield, registered as daughter of Joseph and Lydia, evidently by clerical error¹¹⁰, daughter of Joseph WALKER and Patience RICE.
iii: Jonathan BRIGHAM [QQ119742], born 22 Oct 1750 at Brookfield^{110,2 {p116}}. He died 10 Nov 1841 at Brookfield¹¹⁰.

Married Sarah OLDS. She was born 10 May 1756 at Brookfield¹¹⁰, died 18 Feb 1836 at Brookfield (under the name Brigham)¹¹⁰, daughter of William OLDS and Damaris. Jonathan BRIGHAM and Sarah OLDS declared their intention to marry 14 May 1774 at Brookfield^{110,2 {p116}}.

John BRIGHAM

i: Deborah BRIGHAM [QQ28334], born 11 Dec 1737 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p53}}. She died 22 Oct 1816, unmarried^{2 {p53}}.
ii: John BRIGHAM [QQ3313], born 25 Jul 1739 at Shrewsbury^{52,1 {p142},2 {53, 141},45 {p31}}. He died 5 Feb 1818, aged 78y at Phillipston, MA^{179,2 {p141},45 {p31}}.

He married Zerviah RICE 12 Mar 1764 at Westborough, MA, both of Shrewsbury. (All ERA books have the year as 1760. Both the Shrewsbury and Westborough vital records have the year as 1764 and the town as Westborough)^{1 {77, 142},2 {p141},45 {p31},57 {p201},52 {p209}}. She was born 11 Sep 1741 at Westborough^{57,1 {p77},45 {p31}}, died 10 Feb 1818, aged 77y at Phillipston, MA (under the name Brigham), listed as John's widow^{179,45 {p31}}, daughter of Lt. Eleazer RICE and Persis NEWTON. John BRIGHAM and Zerviah RICE declared their intention to marry 30 Dec 1763 at Shrewsbury, MA⁵². They resided at Shrewsbury^{1 {p142}}.
iii: Samuel BRIGHAM [QQ28335], born 1 Jul 1741 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p53}}. He died 28 Feb 1836, aged 94y at Shrewsbury⁵².

He married Rachel UNDERWOOD 1 Mar 1775 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p53}}. She died 21 Dec 1810 at Shrewsbury (under the name Brigham)⁵².
iv: Susannah BRIGHAM [QQ28337], born 25 Jul 1745, (5th per Rice Gen'l Register) at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p53}}. She died 12 Mar 1830, aged 84y 7m 25d at Shrewsbury (under the name Nelson)^{52,2 {p53}}.

She married David NELSON 24 Nov 1785, David of Upton, no issue^{2 {p53}}. He was born 4 Jun 1737 at Upton, MA¹¹⁹, died 12 May 1827, aged 90y at Shrewsbury, MA⁵², son of Lt. Jonathan NELSON and Sarah. David NELSON and Susannah BRIGHAM declared their intention to marry 23 Sep 1785 at Shrewsbury⁵².

Silas BRIGHAM

i: Jemima BRIGHAM [QQ28339], born 23 Mar 1736/37 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p53}}. She died 11 Mar 1825, aged 88y at Shelburne, MA (under the name Hardy), according to unofficial records¹⁵⁹.

She married Constantine HARDY. He was born 6 Mar 1736/37 at Grafton, MA, also recorded at Westborough, presumably after the fact^83,57, died 16 Mar 1777 at Westborough, MA⁵⁷, son of Phineas HARDY and Prudence WARREN. Constantine HARDY and Jemima BRIGHAM declared their intention to marry 14 Dec 1762 at Westborough, listed as Jemima of Shrewsbury⁵⁷. They declared their intention to marry 15 Jan 1763 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Constantine of Westborough⁵².
ii: Mary BRIGHAM [QQ28341], born 14 Apr 1739, (19th per Rice Gen'l Register) at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p53}}. She died 14 Jan 1740/41 at Westborough^{57,2 {p53}}.

Children of Silas BRIGHAM and Tabitha PRESCOTT:

i: David BRIGHAM [QQ28344], born 4 Apr 1745 at Lancaster, MA^{2 {p53},53 {p71}}. He died 27 Sep 1824, aged 80y at Shrewsbury, MA⁵².

He married first, Mercy MAYNARD 21 Mar 1765 at Shrewsbury, transcribed as Mary in the printed vital records^{52,2 {p53}}. She died 10 Nov 1766, aged 22y at Shrewsbury (under the name Brigham)⁵².

He married second, Martha CHAMBERLAIN 13 Oct 1768 at Westborough, MA, listed as David of Shrewsbury and Martha of Westborough^{57,52,2 {p53}}. She was born 23 Dec 1747 at Westborough (under the name Chamberlin)⁵⁷, daughter of Ebenezer CHAMBERLAIN and Mary.

He married third, Hannah MARCY. She was thinly documented. They declared their intention to marry 8 Feb 1809 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Hannah of Brooklyn, CT⁵².
ii: Mindwell BRIGHAM [QQ28348], born 7 Feb 1746/47 at Lancaster, MA^{2 {p53},53 {p72}}.

She married Nathaniel LAMPSON 2 Jan 1777 at Westborough, MA, listed as Mindwell of Shrewsbury^{57,2 {p53}}. He was thinly documented. They declared their intention to marry 3 Dec 1776 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Nathaniel of Westborough⁵².
iii: Mary BRIGHAM [QQ28350], born 1 Mar 1748/49 at Lancaster, MA^{2 {53, 141},53 {p75}}. She died 4 Jan 1834^{2 {p141}}.

She married Jonathan PRESCOTT. He was born 8 Jun 1750 at Lancaster^{53 {p76}}, son of Jonathan PRESCOTT and Vashti HOUGHTON. Jonathan PRESCOTT and Mary BRIGHAM declared their intention to marry 10 Sep 1776 at Lancaster, listed as Jonathan of Lancaster and Mary of Shrewsbury^{53 {p136}}. They declared their intention to marry 19 Sep 1776 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Jonathan of Lancaster⁵².

Deborah BRIGHAM

i: Mary HARRINGTON [QQ28352], born 31 Dec 1753, (sic) at Worcester¹²⁸. She died 24 Mar 1791, aged 37y 3m at Ward (Auburn), MA (under the name Stone)^{128,127 {p300}}. She was buried at Auburn, MA, in Center Cemetery¹²⁸.

She married Jonathan STONE Jr 13 Feb 1777 at Worcester, MA^{70,2 {p53}}. He was born 27 Nov 1750, (8 Dec per Bartlett, evidently by conversion to New Style, as was done in a notation of Jonathan's birth added to his death record) at Watertown, MA^{34 {3:127},128,127 {p299}}, died 25 Nov 1809, (24th per gravestone), aged 59y at Ward (Auburn), MA, from lockjaw^{128,127 {p299}}, was buried at Auburn, MA, in Center Cemetery^{128,127 {p299}}, son of Dea. Jonathan STONE and Ruth LIVERMORE.
ii: Prudence HARRINGTON [QQ28354], born about 1755, baptized 20 Apr 1755, (birth per Rice Gen'l Register) at 1st Church, Worcester, MA^{70,2 {p53}}.

She married Josiah PERRY 6 Jul 1780, (June per Rice Gen'l Register) at Worcester, MA^{70,2 {p53}}. He was born 1 Sep 1743 at Watertown, MA^{34 {3:119}}, son of Josiah PERRY and Hannah.
iii: William HARRINGTON [QQ28356], born 18 Nov 1756 at Worcester, MA^{70,2 {p53}}.

He married Mary PERRY 29 May 1781 at Worcester^{70,2 {p53}}. She was born 1 Mar 1759 at Worcester⁷⁰, daughter of Dea. Nathan PERRY and Hannah FISK.

Col Levi BRIGHAM

i: Levi BRIGHAM Jr [QQ28358], born 26 Aug 1746 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p54}}. He died 26 Apr 1821 at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p492}}.

He married Tabitha HARDY 9 Jul 1771 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p54}}. She was born 10 May 1745 at Grafton, MA, also recorded at Westborough, presumably after the fact^83,57, died 26 Apr 1818, aged 73y at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p492}}, daughter of Phineas HARDY and Prudence WARREN. They relocated about 1771 to Fitzwilliam^{180 {p492}}.
ii: Joseph BRIGHAM [QQ28360], born 21 Nov 1747 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p54}}. He died 13 Feb 1760 at Westborough, from a fall^{57,2 {p54},14 {p32}}.
iii: Elijah BRIGHAM [QQ28361], born 14 Jan 1750 at Westborough^{57,2 {p54}}. He died 12 Sep 1750 at Westborough^{57,2 {p54}}.
iv: Elijah BRIGHAM [QQ28362], born 10 Jul 1751, (note that the vital records show two entries for Elijah, one for 26 June and one for 10 July, both giving the parents' names as Elijah and Susanna. The Rice Gen'l Register shows 7 July) at Westborough^{57,2 {p54}}. He died 22 Feb 1816, (23rd per Supplement) at Washington, DC, while serving in the US Congress^{57,14 {p32}}. Occupation: a Judge^{14 {p32}}.

He married first, Anna Sophia PARKMAN 21 Sep 1780 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p54}}. She was born 18 Oct 1755 at Westborough⁵⁷, died 26 Nov 1783 at Westborough (under the name Brigham)⁵⁷, daughter of Rev. Ebenezer PARKMAN and Hannah BRECK.

He married second, Sarah LAMBERT 20 Apr 1786 at Northborough, MA, listed as Elijah of Westborough and Sarah Hamock^{59,2 {p54}}. She died 21 Mar 1787 at Westborough, MA, 2nd wife of Elijah Brigham⁵⁷. They declared their intention to marry 26 Jan 1786 at Westborough, listed as Sally Hamock of Northborough⁵⁷.

He married third, Sarah WARD 16 Dec 1792 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Elijah of Westborough and Sarah of Shrewsbury^{52,57,2 {p54}}. She died 3 Feb 1838 at Westborough, MA (under the name Brigham)⁵⁷.
v: Susanna BRIGHAM [QQ28367], born 21 Jan 1754 at Westborough^{57,2 {p54}}.

She married Breck PARKMAN 9 Jan 1777 at Northborough, MA, listed as Breck of Westborough⁵⁹. He was born 27 Jan 1748/49 at Westborough, MA⁵⁷, died 3 Feb 1825 at Westborough⁵⁷, son of Rev. Ebenezer PARKMAN and Hannah BRECK. Breck PARKMAN and Susanna BRIGHAM declared their intention to marry 14 Nov 1776 at Westborough, listed as Susanna of Northborough^{2 {p54},57 {p132}}.
vi: Winslow BRIGHAM [QQ28369], born 18 Jun 1756 at Westborough^{57,1 {232, 311},2 {p54},14 {p32}}. He died 4 Sep 1837, aged 81y at Northborough, MA^{59,1 {232, 311},14 {p32}}.

He married Alice CUSHING in 1781^{1 {232, 311},2 {p54}}. She was born 23 Feb 1757 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,1 {p232},14 {p32}}, died 7 Feb 1847, aged 89y 11m 10d at Northborough, MA (under the name Brigham)^{59,14 {p32}}, daughter of Col Job CUSHING and Lucy STONE. Winslow BRIGHAM and Alice CUSHING declared their intention to marry 9 May 1781 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Winslow of Westborough^{52,14 {p32}}.
vii: Josiah BRIGHAM [QQ28371], born 12 Aug 1758 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p54}}. He died 9 Jan 1788, unmarried^{2 {p54}}.
viii: Mindwell BRIGHAM [QQ28372], born 18 Aug 1760 at Westborough^{57,2 {p54}}. She died 1 Feb 1784, aged 24y at Northborough, MA^{59,2 {p54}}.
ix: Anna BRIGHAM [QQ28373], born 28 May 1763 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p54}}. She died 30 May 1790, unmarried^{2 {p54}}.

Capt Jonas BRIGHAM

i: Martha BRIGHAM [QQ28432], born 1 Nov 1746 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}.

She married John MAYNARD 14 Jan 1768 at Westborough⁵⁷. He was born 15 Apr 1743 at Westborough⁵⁷, son of Stephen MAYNARD and Thankful NEWTON.
ii: Jonas BRIGHAM Jr [QQ28433], born 29 Oct 1748 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}. He died in 1826 at Bakersfield, VT^{44 {p155}}. He was in the military serving in the militia at Brookfield. He marched on the Lexington Alarm and was in the battle of Saratoga. He was named captain in 1781^{44 {p156}}. Relocated about 1790 to Bakersfield, where he served as representative to the state legislature for many years^{44 {p156}}.

Married Hannah DRAPER. She died in 1802^{44 {p155}}. They declared their intention to marry 26 Jan 1771 at Westborough, MA⁵⁷.

He married second, Abigail 23 Jan 1804 at Gerry (Phillipston), MA (under the name Smith)¹⁷⁹. She was thinly documented.

He married third, Polly WYMAN 10 Nov 1810^{44 {p155}}. She was thinly documented.
iii: Antipas BRIGHAM [QQ28434], born 23 Jul 1750 at Westborough, MA^{57,14 {p11}}. He died 12 Nov 1756 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}.
iv: Eli BRIGHAM [QQ28435], born 17 May 1752 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}. He died about 1787, unmarried^{14 {p11}}. Graduated in 1778 - Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH^{44 {p108}}.
v: Edward BRIGHAM [QQ28436], born 21 May 1754 at Westborough, MA^{57,14 {p11}}. He died 5 Mar 1838, (May per Brigham), aged 84y at Milton, VT^{44 {p156}}. He was in the military serving in the militia in the Revolutionary War^{44 {p156}}. Relocated to Milton^{44 {p156}}.

He married Sarah MILLER 30 Sep 1779 at Westborough, MA⁵⁷. She was thinly documented.
vi: Barnabas BRIGHAM [QQ28437], born 29 Mar 1756 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}. He died 30 Jan 1817 at North Brookfield, MA^{44 {p156}}. He was in the military serving in Capt. Edmund Brigham's company of militia in the Revolutionary War with his brother Edward, and later in Capt. Todd's company^{44 {p156}}.

He married Eunice MENDELL 7 Jun 1790 at Barre, MA, listed as Barnabas of Brookfield and Eunice of Barre^98,110. She was thinly documented.
vii: Antipas BRIGHAM [QQ28438], born 15 Mar 1758 at Westborough, MA^{57,14 {p11}}. He died about 1840 at Schoharie, NY^{44 {p157}}. Relocated to Saint Albans, VT^{44 {p157}}.

He married first, Hepzibah BRIGHAM 24 Jan 1780 at Westborough, MA⁵⁷. She was born 29 Jul 1760 at Westborough⁵⁷, died 11 Mar 1789 at Westborough⁵⁷, daughter of Edmund BRIGHAM and Sarai LYSCOM.

He married second, Lydia CUTLER 18 Nov 1790 at Brookfield, MA, listed as Antipas of Westborough and Lydia of Western¹¹⁰. She was born 2 Dec 1769 at Western (Warren), MA¹²², died 16 Jun 1798, aged 28y at Northborough, MA (under the name Brigham)⁵⁹, daughter of Capt. Joseph CUTLER and Mary READ. Antipas BRIGHAM and Lydia CUTLER declared their intention to marry 30 Sep 1790 at Western (Warren), MA, listed as Antipas of Westborough¹²². They declared their intention to marry 2 Oct 1790 at Westborough, MA, listed as Lydia of Western⁵⁷.

He married third, Julia WHITNEY 7 Apr 1799 at Westborough, both of Northborough⁵⁷. She was born 25 Aug 1772 at Northborough, MA⁵⁹, daughter of Rev. Peter WHITNEY and Julia LAMBERT.
viii: Dr Daniel BRIGHAM [QQ28439], born 12 Jun 1760 at Westborough, MA^{57,14 {11, 33}}. He died 12 Jun 1837, aged 77y at Marlborough, MA^{14 {p33},3 {p347},56}. He was buried at Marlborough, in Brigham Cemetery⁵⁶. He was in the military serving in the Revolutionary War^{89 {p308}}.

He married Anna MUNROE 9 Nov 1783 at Northborough, MA, listed as Daniel of Westborough⁵⁹. She was born 22 Jul 1766 at Stow, MA^{38,14 {p33}}, died 9 Apr 1850, aged 83y (84 per gravestone) at Marlborough, MA (under the name Brigham), from lung fever^{181 {49:78.16},56,14 {p33}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Brigham Cemetery⁵⁶, daughter of Capt Abraham MUNROE and Lois CHAPIN. Dr Daniel BRIGHAM and Anna MUNROE declared their intention to marry 25 Oct 1783 at Westborough, MA^{57,14 {11, 33}}. They relocated in 1800 to Berlin, MA^{89 {p308}}. They relocated in 1826 to Marlborough, MA^{89 {p308}}.
ix: David BRIGHAM [QQ28441], born 31 Mar 1762 at Westborough, MA^{57,14 {11, 33}}. He died 15 Sep 1851, aged 89y at Westborough, from old age, listed incorrectly as son of David^{181 {59:201},44 {p158}}.

He married Lucy HARRINGTON 22 Feb 1787, (21st per Supplement) at Westborough^{57,14 {11, 33}}. She was born 17 Sep 1765 at Westborough^{57,14 {p33},44 {p158}}, died 14 Aug 1846, (13th per Supplement) at Westborough (under the name Brigham), from a tumor^{57,14 {p33}}, daughter of Joseph HARRINGTON and Ruth MERIAM. Supplement 2, Part 1 to The Rice Family follows the Brigham genealogy in saying Lucy was the daughter of Joseph and Ruth Harrington, and we have accepted that view, even though her death record says (confusingly) that she was the daughter of Benjamin Harrington and daughter of the wife of David Brigham. The Brigham genealogy points out that Lucy's son Holloway Fish Brigham was named after, and was adopted by, Holloway Fish of Marlborough, NH, who married Lucy's sister Hannah.
x: Persis BRIGHAM [QQ28443], born 23 Apr 1764 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}. She died 3 Feb 1775 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}.
xi: Joseph BRIGHAM [QQ28446], born 20 Apr 1766 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}. He died 29 Dec 1837, aged 72y at Westborough^57,56. He was buried at Westborough, in Midland Cemetery⁵⁶.

He married Lucy WARREN 7 Jan 1790 at Westborough⁵⁷. She was born 23 Aug 1769^{44 {p159}}, was enumerated in 1850, aged 80y at Cambridge, MA (under the name Brigham), living with her daughter Harriet^{141 {325:72.A32}}, died 15 Jun 1856, aged 87y (under the name Brigham)^{56,44 {p159}}, was buried at Westborough, MA, in Midland Cemetery⁵⁶.
xii: William BRIGHAM [QQ28447], born 12 May 1768 at Westborough^{57,14 {p11}}. He died 7 Dec 1779^{14 {p11}}.

Maj Asa BRIGHAM

i: Alpheus BRIGHAM [QQ28376], born 30 Apr 1746 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. He died 17 Apr 1824 at Jaffrey, NH^{182 {p96},44 {p159}}. He was in the military serving in the Revolutionary War in Capt. Abijah Smith's company in New York^{44 {p159}}.

He married Lydia GREEN 12 Feb 1765 at Westborough, MA, listed as Alpheus of Shrewsbury and Lydia of Westborough^{57,52,2 {p54}}. She died 13 Nov 1834 at Jaffrey, NH^{182 {p96}}. They relocated about 1775 to Jaffrey^{44 {p159}}.
ii: Mary BRIGHAM [QQ28378], born 10 Mar 1747/48 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 23 Nov 1822, aged 74y at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p535}}.

She married Benjamin DAVIDSON 5 Jun 1778 at Fitzwilliam^{180 {535, 791},2 {p54}}. He died 25 Apr 1820, aged 76y at Fitzwilliam^{180 {p535}}. Relocated about 1767 to Fitzwilliam^{180 {p535}}.
iii: Leonard BRIGHAM [QQ14699], born 7 May 1750 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. He died 1 Jan 1821 at Milton, VT^{44 {p160}}. He was in the military serving in the Revolutionary War from Fitzwilliam^{44 {p160}}.

He married first, Mary WITHERBY 22 Aug 1774 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {41, 54}}. She was born 6 Feb 1749 at Shrewsbury (under the name Witherbye)^{52,2 {p41}}, died Jan 1777 at Walpole, NH^{44 {p160}}, daughter of Capt. Silas Woods WITHERBY and Thankful KEYES.

He married second, Abigail FORBUSH in 1780, Abigail of Walpole^{44 {p160},2 {54, 78}}. She was born 2 May 1757 at Grafton, MA^{83,2 {p78}}, died in 1832^{44 {p160}}, daughter of David FORBUSH and Annah WHITNEY.
iv: Levinah BRIGHAM [QQ28383], born 21 Feb 1752 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}.

She married Antipas HARRINGTON 14 Jul 1774 at Shrewsbury, listed as Levinah of Shrewsbury^{83,2 {p54}}. He was born 30 Sep 1753 at Grafton, MA⁸³, son of Isaac HARRINGTON and Miriam. Antipas HARRINGTON and Levinah BRIGHAM declared their intention to marry 24 Jun 1774 at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Antipas of Grafton⁵².
v: Stephen BRIGHAM [QQ28385], born 13 May 1754 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p54}}. He died 11 Oct 1849 at Vernon, NY^{44 {p161},180 {p494}}. He was in the military serving in the Revolutionary War in Capt. Whitcomb's company and was in the battle of Bunker Hill^{44 {p161}}.

He married Sarah HARRINGTON 1 Feb 1781^{180 {p494},2 {p54}}. She was born 14 Jan 1754 at Framingham, MA¹⁶, died 15 Nov 1841^{44 {p161}}, daughter of Joshua HARRINGTON and Elizabeth REED. They relocated in 1790 to Whitestown, NY^{44 {p161}}. They relocated about 1812 to Vernon, NY^{44 {p161}}.
vi: Elizabeth BRIGHAM [QQ28387], born 26 Sep 1756 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 15 Feb 1823 at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p593},44 {p161}}.

She married Joshua HARRINGTON Jr 21 Nov 1780 at Fitzwilliam^{180 {p593},2 {p54}}. He was born 13 Sep 1755 at Framingham, MA¹⁶, died 20 Sep 1834, aged 79y at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p593},56}, was buried at Troy, NH, in Village Cemetery⁵⁶, son of Joshua HARRINGTON and Elizabeth REED.
vii: Asa BRIGHAM Jr [QQ28389], born 10 Sep 1758 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. He died in 1839 at Barnard, VT^{44 {p109}}.

He married Sally NEWTON 25 Dec 1783 at Hardwick, MA, listed as Asa of Barnard^{115,2 {p54}}. She was thinly documented.
viii: Thankful BRIGHAM [QQ28391], born 13 Jun 1760 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 28 Jul 1849^{180 {p556},44 {p110}}.

She married Dr Isaac Moore FARWELL 6 Dec 1785 at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p556},2 {p54}}. He was born 12 Apr 1757 at Townsend, MA, (not found in the published records)^{180 {p556}}, died 11 Aug 1840 at Paris, NY^{180 {p556}}. Graduated - Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH^{44 {p110}}.
ix: Lyman BRIGHAM [QQ28393], born 19 Nov 1762 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. He was in the military serving in the Revolutionary War^{44 {p110}}.

He married Unknown. She was thinly documented. They resided at Augusta, NY^{2 {p54}}.
x: Josiah Newton BRIGHAM [QQ28395], born 30 Mar 1765 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. He resided at Hartwick, NY^{180 {p496}}.

He married first, Sarah PERRY 14 Feb 1793 at Fitzwilliam, NH^{44 {p162},180 {p495},2 {p54}}. She was born 16 May 1774 at Fitzwilliam^{180 {p662},44 {p162}}, died 3 May 1803^{180 {p495},44 {p162}}, daughter of David PERRY and Sarah FISHER.

He married second, Mary ALSWORTH, second, Mary from Ellington, CT^{44 {p162},2 {p54}}. She died in 1827^{44 {p162}}.

Martha BRIGHAM

i: Capt Joseph BIGELOW [QQ28606], born 9 Nov 1726 at Shrewsbury, MA (under the name Biglow)^{52,2 {p54}}. He died 29 Nov 1801, (1800 per gravestone), aged 75y 10d at Boylston, MA^97,183. He was buried at West Boylston, MA, in Town Cemetery¹⁸³.

He married Olive BEAMAN. She was born 19 Oct 1733 at Lancaster, MA^{53 {p61}}, died 26 Jun 1810, aged 76y at West Boylston, MA (under the name Bigelow)¹⁸³, was buried at West Boylston, in Town Cemetery¹⁸³, daughter of Jabez BEAMAN and Dinah MOORE.
ii: Martha BIGELOW [QQ28608], born 3 May 1728 at Shrewsbury, MA (under the name Biglow)^{52,2 {p54}}. She died young^{2 {p54}}.
iii: Charles BIGELOW [QQ28609], born 22 Apr 1729 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglow)^{52,2 {p54},14 {p34}}. He died 20 Nov 1782 at Shrewsbury, (not found in the published records)^{14 {p34}}. He began military service in 1777, serving as a Private in Capt John Maynard's Co, Col Job Cushing's Regiment; marched to Hadley by order of Col Denney on an alarm at Bennington on 21 August 1777^{14 {p35},184 {Patriot Index 1:58}}.

He married Lucy BENNETT 23 Dec 1760 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p54},14 {p34}}. She was born about 1736^{14 {p34}}, was baptized 19 Nov 1741^{14 {p34}}, died 31 Jul 1802, aged 66y^{14 {p34}}.
iv: Meriam BIGELOW [QQ28611], born 28 Mar 1731 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglow)^{52,2 {p54}}.

She married Archelaus ANDERSON 30 May 1765 at Shrewsbury, listed as Archelaus of Chesterfield^{52,2 {p54}}. He was thinly documented.
v: Martha BIGELOW [QQ28613], born 10 Mar 1732/33 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 13 Jul 1742, aged 9y at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}.
vi: Stephen BIGELOW [QQ28614], born 10 Jan 1734/35 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}. He died aged 20y at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p54}}. He never married.^{2 {p54}}
vii: Annah BIGELOW [QQ28615], born 14 Jan 1736/37 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 16 May 1819, aged 82y at Princeton, MA (under the name Hastings)¹⁰⁶.

She married Capt. Samuel HASTINGS 26 Oct 1757 at Shrewsbury, MA^{52,2 {p54}}. He died 9 Sep 1823, aged 88y at Princeton, MA¹⁰⁶. They relocated about 1759 to Princeton^{185 {2:142}}.
viii: Mehitabel BIGELOW [QQ28617], born 14 Oct 1739 at Shrewsbury, MA (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 15 Sep 1746 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p54}}.
ix: Solomon BIGELOW [QQ28618], born 13 Oct 1746 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}.

Married Sarah NEWTON. She was thinly documented. They declared their intention to marry 13 Feb 1762 at Shrewsbury⁵².

He married second, Mary DAMMON 6 Apr 1769 at Shrewsbury^{52,2 {p54}}. She was thinly documented.
x: Mary BIGELOW [QQ28620], born 18 Sep 1748 at Shrewsbury (under the name Biglo)^{52,2 {p54}}. She died 23 Feb 1825, aged 78y (76 per gravestone) at Berlin, MA (under the name Moore)¹⁸⁶. She was buried at Berlin, in Old Cemetery¹⁸⁶.

She married Isaac MOORE 2 Jun 1768, (24th per Bolton records) at Shrewsbury, MA, listed as Isaac of Bolton and Mary of Shrewsbury^{52,120,2 {p54}}. He was born 8 Sep 1748 at Bolton, MA¹²⁰, died 5 Jan 1825, aged 76y at Berlin, MA¹⁸⁶, was buried at Berlin, in Old Cemetery¹⁸⁶, son of Isaac MOORE and Mary.

Joseph BRIGHAM

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Joseph BRIGHAM [QQ3407] (Gershom⁴, Mary³ RICE, Henry², Edmund¹) , born 21 Apr 1706 at Marlborough, MA^{3,1 {83, 228},2 {15, 55},14 {6, 12},46 {1:33}}, son of Gershom BRIGHAM and Mehitabel WARREN. He died 29 Jul 1786, aged 80y 3m 8d at Marlborough^{2 {p55},3 {p348},14 {p12},56}. He was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3.

He married first, Comfort BIGELOW 26 Aug 1728 at Marlborough^{3,2 {15, 55, 295},14 {p12}}. She was born 23 Sep 1707 at Marlborough (under the name Biglo)^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:21}}, died 24 Sep 1755, aged 47y 11m 20d at Marlborough (under the name Brigham)^{3 {p347},1 {p60},2 {p55},14 {p12}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery, and only the footstone (with no dates) remains standing to mark her grave. However, there is also a nearby face-down headstone that might be hers⁵⁶, daughter of John BIGELOW and Jerusha GARFIELD.

He married second, Ruth RICE 3 May 1757 at Marlborough^{3,1 {p83},2 {15, 55},14 {p12}}. She was born 17 Nov 1712 at Marlborough^{3,1 {p35},46 {1:4}}, died 7 Feb 1786, aged 74y 2m 20d at Marlborough (under the name Brigham)^{56,2 {p55},3 {p349}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3, daughter of Edmund RICE and Ruth PARKER. The published genealogies have consistently confused this Ruth Rice with her second cousin, the daughter of Joseph Rice. The correct identifications can be deduced from their ages at death, as shown on their gravestones. Joseph BRIGHAM and Ruth RICE declared their intention to marry 9 Apr 1757 at Westborough, MA, listed as Joseph of Marlborough⁵⁷.

Children of Joseph BRIGHAM and Comfort BIGELOW:

i: Mehitable BRIGHAM [QQ28622], born 14 Jul 1729 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. She died about 1762 in probably Bolton, (not found in the published records).

She married Capt Samuel JONES 5 Apr 1749, (Rice Family - S2/P1 indicates marriage to Daniel Jones Jr.) at Marlborough, MA^{2 {p55},14 {p12},3 {p232}}. He was born 24 Aug 1725 at Woburn, MA⁴¹, died 23 Jan 1797, aged 71y at Berlin, MA¹⁸⁶, son of Samuel JONES and Susanna JOHNSON.
ii: Sarah BRIGHAM [QQ3210], born 13 May 1731 at Marlborough, MA^{3,1 {p74},2 {p55},46 {1:103}}.

She married Deacon Benjamin TAYNTOR 4 Jun 1755 at Marlborough^{3 {p232},2 {p55}}. He was born 12 Jan 1732/33 at Marlborough (under the name Tainter)³, died in 1798 at Worcester, NY^{44 {p163}}, son of Deacon Joseph TAYNTOR and Thankful BARRETT.
iii: Levinah BRIGHAM [QQ28626], born 10 Jul 1733 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. She died 21 Aug 1784, aged 51y at Marlborough (under the name How)^{56,3 {p368},14 {p12}}. She was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3.

She married Thaddeus HOWE 12 Apr 1757 at Marlborough^{1 {p104},2 {p55},14 {p12},3 {p271}}. He was born 30 May 1733 at Marlborough (under the name How)^{3 {p108},1 {p104}}, died 18 Mar 1799, aged 65y at Marlborough (under the name How)^{56,3 {p369},1 {p104}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery⁵⁶, son of Joseph HOWE Jr and Ruth BRIGHAM.
iv: Joseph BRIGHAM [QQ28628], born 14 Jun 1735 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. He died 17 Jul 1742 at Marlborough^{2 {p55},3 {p348},14 {p12}}.
v: Comfort BRIGHAM [QQ28629], born 29 Jul 1737 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. She died 17 Jul 1742 at Marlborough^{2 {p55},3 {p347},14 {p12}}.
vi: Martha BRIGHAM [QQ14659], born 9 Sep 1739 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. She died 22 May 1769, aged 28y at Marlborough (under the name Barns)^{3,14 {12, 29},56}. She was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^3,56.

She married Daniel BARNES 20 Jan 1763 at Marlborough^{3,2 {41, 55},14 {12, 29}}. He was born 19 Jul 1736 at Marlborough (under the name Barns)^{3,2 {p41},14 {p29},46 {1:86}}, died 21 Oct 1813 at Chelsea, VT^{14 {p29}}, son of Deacon Daniel BARNES and Zeruiah EAGER. It is believed that five additional children exist, but is uncertain. No additional children are listed in the Marlborough, MA vital records.^{14 {p29},46 {1:148}}
vii: Stephen BRIGHAM [QQ28630], born 15 Oct 1741 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. He died about 1811^{44 {p164}}.

He married first, Jemima SNOW. She was thinly documented. They declared their intention to marry 19 May 1764 at Westborough, MA⁵⁷.

He married second, Beulah WILDER 5 Oct 1790, (or 21 August) at Boylston, MA, listed as Beulah Brooks of Sterling^{97,187,2 {p55}}. She was thinly documented.
viii: Lt Joseph BRIGHAM Jr [QQ14666], born 27 Sep 1743 at Marlborough, MA^{3,1 {p228},2 {p55},14 {12, 35},46 {1:103}}. He died 25 Aug 1810, aged 66y at Marlborough^{3,14 {p35}}. Rice Family - S2/P1 indicates that Joseph married second Ruth Rice (WRN 355). However, it was his father, also named Joseph, who did so. He made a will 23 Mar 1805 at Marlborough, mentioning daughter Lucy (wife of Robinson S. Rice) and son-in-law Moses Ames, the latter to be executor. Witnessed by Gershom Rice, Edward Rice, and Peter Wood^{20 {docket 2673}}. His will was proved 9 Oct 1810 in Middlesex County, MA^{20 {docket 2673}}.

He married first, Lydia BARNES 11 Mar 1766 at Marlborough, MA^{3 {p230},1 {p228},2 {41, 55},14 {12, 35}}. She was born 4 Apr 1743 at Marlborough (under the name Barns)^{3,2 {p41},14 {p35},46 {1:86}}, died 23 May 1784, (20th per Supplement), aged 41y 38d at Marlborough (under the name Brigham)^{56,3 {p348},14 {p35}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3, daughter of Deacon Daniel BARNES and Zeruiah EAGER.

He married second, Anna PIKE 20 Apr 1786 at Marlborough^{3 {p230}}. She was thinly documented.
ix: Comfort BRIGHAM [QQ14777], born 26 Aug 1745 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p54},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. She died 19 Mar 1771, (May per Rice Gen'l Register), aged 25y at Marlborough (under the name Stevens)^{56,3,2 {p295}}. She was buried at Marlborough, in Spring Hill Cemetery^56,3.

She married Daniel STEVENS 14 Mar 1770 at Marlborough^{2 {56, 131, 295},14 {p12},3 {p229}}. He was born 7 May 1746 at Marlborough^{3,2 {56, 131, 295},46 {1:107}}, died 7 Nov 1810, aged 64y at Marlborough^{3,2 {131, 295}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Spring Hill Cemetery¹⁰⁰, son of Samuel STEVENS Jr and Lucy BARNES.
x: Jonah BRIGHAM [QQ28638], born 19 Nov 1747 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:103}}. He died 1 Dec 1827, aged 80y 12d at Northborough, MA^{59,2 {p55}}.

He married Sarah WALKER 29 Aug 1771 at Marlborough, MA^{2 {p55},14 {p12},3 {p230}}. She died 19 Feb 1822, aged 71y 7m 1d at Northborough, MA (under the name Brigham)⁵⁹.
xi: Lucy BRIGHAM [QQ28640], born 19 Aug 1752 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p55},14 {p12},46 {1:134}}.

She married Samuel STRATTON. He was born 30 Dec 1748 at Marlborough³, son of Jonathan STRATTON and Betty BRIGHAM.

Joseph BRIGHAM and Ruth RICE had no recorded children.

Abigail BRIGHAM

i: John SNOW [QQ28644], born 25 Nov 1729 at Marlborough, MA, (at Southborough per Rice Gen'l Register)^{3,2 {p55},46 {1:106}}.

He married Sybil MATTHEWS 30 Dec 1756 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p55},46 {1:211}}. She was thinly documented.
ii: Edmund SNOW [QQ28646], born 1 May 1732 at Southborough, MA^{55,2 {p55}}.
iii: Seth SNOW [QQ28647], born 11 Mar 1733 at Southborough^{55,2 {p55}}.

He married Elizabeth KNIGHTS 1 May 1759^{2 {p55}}. She was thinly documented.
iv: Warren SNOW [QQ28649], born 12 Feb 1734/35 at Southborough^{55,2 {p55}}.

He married Amy HARVEY 25 Oct 1759^{2 {p55}}. She was thinly documented.
v: Abigail SNOW [QQ28651], born 27 Dec 1736 at Southborough^{55,2 {p55}}.

She married Elisha TAYLOR 30 Jun 1759^{2 {p55}}. He was thinly documented.
vi: Mehitable SNOW [QQ28653], born about 1738 at Southborough^{2 {p55}}.

Married Ezek EARL. He was born 16 Feb 1741 at Leicester, MA¹¹⁴, son of Robert EARLE and Mary. He was also known as Isaac^{2 {p55}}. Ezek EARL and Mehitable SNOW declared their intention to marry 13 Aug 1762 at Leicester, listed as Ezeck of Rutland^{114,2 {p55}}.
vii: Zerubbabel SNOW [QQ28655], born 12 Aug 1741 at Rutland, MA^{99,2 {55, 141}}. He died 12 Apr 1795 in New Hampshire^{2 {55, 141}}.

He married Mary TROWBRIDGE. She was born 25 Feb 1745 at Worcester, MA^{70,2 {p141}}, died 24 Jul 1818 in New Hampshire^{2 {p141}}, daughter of James TROWBRIDGE and Jerusha PARK.
viii: Phebe SNOW [QQ28657], born 5 Nov 1748 at Southborough/Rutland, MA, (not found in the published records)^{2 {p55}}.

She married Moses SMITH Jr 1 Sep 1768^{2 {p55}}. He was thinly documented.

Gershom BRIGHAM Jr

i: Hepsibah BRIGHAM [QQ28661], born 20 Jan 1741/42 at Westborough^{57,2 {p55}}.
ii: Gershom BRIGHAM [QQ28662], born 15 Oct 1747 at Westborough^{57,2 {p55}}. Occupation: a physician.

He married first, Esther BELKNAP. She died Oct 1801 at Westborough (under the name Brigham)⁵⁷. They declared their intention to marry 6 Jun 1772 at Westborough, listed as Gershom of Rutland District⁵⁷.

He married second, Sarah BUSH 15 Feb 1803 at Bolton, MA, listed as Dr. Gershom of Westborough¹²⁰. She was thinly documented. They declared their intention to marry 1 Jan 1803 at Westborough, MA, listed as Mrs. Sarah of Bolton⁵⁷.
iii: Seth BRIGHAM [QQ28664], born 22 Jun 1750 at Westborough^{57,2 {p55}}.

He married Eunice PALMER 22 Oct 1778 at Westborough⁵⁷. She was baptized 23 Jun 1793, (adult) at Gardner, MA¹⁸⁸.
iv: Silas BRIGHAM [QQ28665], born 27 Mar 1753 at Westborough, MA^{57,2 {p55}}.
v: Timothy BRIGHAM [QQ28666], born 27 Mar 1753 at Westborough^{57,2 {p55}}.
vi: Joseph BRIGHAM [QQ28667], born 23 Aug 1757 at Westborough^{57,2 {p55}}. He died young^{2 {p55}}.
vii: Mary BRIGHAM [QQ28668], born 23 Aug 1757 at Westborough^{57,2 {p55}}.

She married Jonathan PRESCOTT Jr 12 Dec 1776^{2 {p55}}. He was thinly documented.

Benjamin BRIGHAM

i: Rev Benjamin BRIGHAM Jr [QQ28672], born 11 Mar 1741/42 at Marlborough, MA^{3,46 {1:22}}. He died 15 Jun 1799, aged 58y at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {103, 493},23 {p24}}. Graduated in 1764 - Harvard College, Cambridge, MA^{180 {p93}}. He was ordained in 1771 at Monadnock #4 (Fitzwilliam), NH^{180 {p93}}. He resided at Fitzwilliam, NH^{19 {p337}}. He was the first pastor of the church in Fitzwilliam.^{180 {p493}}

He married first, Lucy MORSE 6 Jun 1771 at Marlborough, MA^{2 {p56},3 {p228}}. She was born 25 Apr 1740 at Marlborough^{3,46 {1:80},180 {p493}}, died 22 Apr 1793^{180 {p493}}, daughter of Jonas MORSE and Lucy EAGER.

He married second, Puah FISHER 11 Feb 1795 (under the name Mellen)^{44 {p165},2 {p56},180 {p493}}. She died 4 Feb 1821, aged 76y^{180 {p493}}.
ii: Caleb BRIGHAM [QQ14664], born 20 Nov 1743 at Marlborough^{2 {p56},3 {p37},46 {1:22}}. He died 13 Sep 1829^{19 {p340}}.

He married Hannah BARNES 3 Sep 1766, (2 May 1764 per Rice Gen'l Register) at Marlborough^{3,2 {41, 56},46 {1:215}}. She was born 4 Apr 1743 at Marlborough (under the name Barns)^{3,2 {p41},46 {1:86}}, died 2 Apr 1812, aged 69y at Marlborough (under the name Brigham)^{56,3 {p348}}, was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3, daughter of Deacon Daniel BARNES and Zeruiah EAGER.
iii: Benajah BRIGHAM [QQ28677], born 15 Mar 1745/46 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p56},46 {1:22}}. He died 7 Dec 1822^{23 {p24}}. He was buried at Boston, MA, in Granary Cemetery^{44 {p268}}. Occupation: a grocer^{44 {p268}}.

He married Abigail BENT 12 Sep 1771 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p56},46 {1:216}}. She was born 29 Jan 1754 at Marlborough³, died 30 Jan 1837, aged 84y at Boston, MA^{29 {p441},44 {p166}}, was buried at Boston, in Granary Cemetery^{29 {p441}}, daughter of Peter BENT and Mary.
iv: Hannah BRIGHAM [QQ28679], born 1 May 1748 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p56},46 {1:22}}. She died 14 Jan 1815, aged 66y at Marlborough (under the name Maynard)^56,3. She was buried at Marlborough, in Spring Hill Cemetery⁵⁶.

She married Hezekiah MAYNARD 21 Jun 1769 at Marlborough^{2 {56, 106},3 {p229}}. He was born 20 Jan 1741/42 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p106},46 {1:58}}, died 14 Mar 1824, aged 82y at Marlborough^56,3, was buried at Marlborough, in Spring Hill Cemetery^56,3, son of Hezekiah MAYNARD and Tabitha HOW.
v: Gershom BRIGHAM [QQ28681], born 27 Jun 1750 at Marlborough^{3,2 {35, 56},46 {1:22}}. He died 22 Oct 1817 at Fayston, VT^{44 {p167},14 {p35}}. He resided at Northborough, MA^{19 {p337}}.

He married Sarah ALLEN 23 May 1782, (13 May 1783 per Supplement) at Northborough, listed as Gershom of Marlborough^{59,2 {p56},14 {p35}}. She was born 9 Dec 1756 at Westborough, MA (under the name Allin)^{57,14 {p35}}, died 30 Aug 1829 at Fayston, VT^{14 {p35}}, daughter of Samuel ALLEN and Mary LORING. They relocated in 1795 to Winchester, NH^{44 {p167}}. They relocated in 1807 to Fayston, VT^{44 {p168}}.
vi: Warren BRIGHAM [QQ28683], born 16 Nov 1753 at Marlborough, MA^{3,2 {p56},46 {1:22}}. He died 10 Jan 1840, aged 86y at Marlborough^{3 {p350}}.

He married Lucy MARBLE 15 Dec 1791 at Marlborough^{2 {p56},3 {p233}}. She died 21 Nov 1858^{19 {p337}}.
vii: Lydia BRIGHAM [QQ14778], born 28 Feb 1758 at Marlborough^{3,2 {56, 295},46 {1:22}}. She died 12 Aug 1763, aged 5y 5m at Marlborough^56,3. She was buried at Marlborough, in Old Common Cemetery^56,3. She is said by some to have married Daniel Stevens, but that is clearly impossible, since she died at age5.
viii: Levinah BRIGHAM [QQ28687], born 2 Sep 1760 at Marlborough^{3,2 {p56}}. She died 1 Apr 1840, aged 80y at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p561}}.

She married John FAY Jr 16 Dec 1779 at Marlborough, MA^{2 {p56},3 {p230}}. He was born 23 May 1756 at Southborough, MA⁵⁵, died 14 Jun 1839, aged 83y at Fitzwilliam, NH^{180 {p561}}, son of Deacon John FAY and Thankful TAYLOR. They relocated in 1783 to Fitzwilliam^{180 {p561}}.

Priscilla BRIGHAM

i: Elizabeth MARSH [QQ60236], born 1 Oct 1727^{2 {p56}}.
ii: Matthias MARSH [QQ60237], born 28 Dec 1729^{2 {p56}}.
iii: William MARSH [QQ60238], born 10 Jan 1738^{2 {p56}}.
iv: Bethiah MARSH [QQ60243], born 2 Nov 1743^{2 {p56}}.

Persis HOUGHTON

i: Jonas SNOW [QQ287558], born 7 Nov 1749 at Bolton¹²⁰.
ii: Mary SNOW [QQ287559], born 4 Aug 1751 at Bolton¹²⁰.
iii: Silas SNOW [QQ287560], born 13 Nov 1753 at Bolton¹²⁰.