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     David Crosby married Sarah (?); both of Shrewsbury.¹

     Sarah (?) married David Crosby; both of Shrewsbury.¹

     Hannah Rice was born on 5 December 1752 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.

     Prudence Rice was born on 12 February 1755 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby. Marriage banns for Prudence Rice and Nathaniel Chamberlain were published on 24 December 1774 at Westborough, MA.^2,1

     Marriage banns for Nathaniel Chamberlain and Prudence Rice were published on 24 December 1774 at Westborough, MA.^2,1

     Anna Rice was born on 8 November 1756 at Westborough, MA.^4,1,2 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.³ Marriage banns for Anna Rice and Abel Tenney were published on 11 January 1776 at Westborough, MA; listed as Abel of Northborough.⁴ Anna Rice married Abel Tenney, son of Stephen Tenney and Mary (?), on 12 February 1776 at Northborough, MA.^5,2 Anna Rice died on 28 April 1800 at Hubbardston, MA; (October per Supplement) aged 43y 5m 20d, under the name Tenney.^6,2

     Samuel Stone Rice was born on 8 May 1759 at Westborough, MA, (3rd per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.
     Samuel Stone Rice was in the military circa 1776 serving as a soldier in Lee's Company, Smith's Regiment from Westborough, Mass.³

     Adonijah Rice was born on 24 September 1761 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.

     Sarah Rice was born on 24 September 1763 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.

     John Rice was born on 9 September 1765 at Westborough, MA.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby. John Rice married Mary Gilbert, daughter of Daniel Gilbert and Esther (?), on 28 February 1789 at Brookfield, MA; (1787 per Rice Gen'l Register).^5,6,4 John Rice died on 31 July 1836 at East Bethel, VT.³
     John Rice was in the military serving in the American Revolution.⁶ He applied for land at Craftsbury, Vermont having served as lister for the town of Braintree, Vermont in 1800. Resided at Braintree, Bellows Falls, Randolph and Bethel.⁶

     Mary Rice was born on 29 August 1768 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.

     Relief Rice was born on 5 October 1771 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.

     Submit Rice was born on 5 October 1771 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adonijah Rice and Hannah Crosby.

     Charles Rice was born on 7 March 1758 at Brookfield, MA, (May per Ward).^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Charles Rice and Leah Jennings.¹ Charles Rice married Sarah (?).^3,2 Charles Rice died on 13 March 1830 at Westminster, VT.^2,5 He was buried at Old East Parish Cemetery, Westminster, VT.²
     Aaron Bartlett of Brookfield became guardian for her (Leah Jennings) son Charles, 30 April 1761, soon after Leah married 2nd Jesse Burk.¹

     Ashur Rice married 2nd Sarah Phelps, son of Ashur Rice and Tabitha (?), on 3 October 1782 at Spencer, MA.^1,2,3 Sarah Phelps died on 5 May 1813 at Spencer, MA.^2,4
     Sarah Phelps and Ashur Rice resided at Spencer, MA.¹

     Nathaniel Rice was born on 18 September 1745 at Hardwick, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins.² Nathaniel Rice was baptized on 13 October 1745 at Sutton, MA.⁴ He married Elizabeth Lawrence on 24 November 1768 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Rutland.^3,1

     Elizabeth Lawrence married Nathaniel Rice, son of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins, on 24 November 1768 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Rutland.^2,1

     Hannah Rice was born on 26 July 1747 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins.¹ Hannah Rice was baptized on 2 August 1747 at Sutton, MA.⁴ Marriage banns for Hannah Rice and John Haskell were published on 22 July 1765 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Hannah of Rutland.^5,2 Hannah Rice married John Haskell on 9 December 1765 at Rutland District (Barre), MA.⁶
     Ward expresses uncertainty about which Hannah, WRN 1439 and WRN 1481, married John Haskel and which one married Jonathan Fiske.⁷

     Mary Rice was born on 10 February 1751 at Hardwick, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins.¹ Mary Rice married Eli Freeman, son of John Freeman and Joanna (?), on 26 March 1767 at Hardwick, MA; transcribed as Mary Ried. Note that the Hardwick vital records also show the intention of marriage between Mary Rice of Rutland and LEVI Freeman the previous month.^4,2,3 Mary Rice died on 9 July 1812 at Hardwick, MA; aged 60y, under the name Freeman.^4,2

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 6 July 1753 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins.¹

     Abigail Rice was born on 17 April 1755 at Hardwick, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins.¹ Abigail Rice married Stephen Johnson on 31 May 1774 at Rutland District (Barre), MA; listed as Stephen of Hardwick and Abigail of Rutland.^5,4,2,3 Abigail Rice died on 22 April 1777 at Hardwick, MA; under the name Johnson.^4,2

     Noah Rice was born on 5 March 1760 at Sutton, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Phineas Rice and Hannah Cummins.¹ Noah Rice married Prudence Luce on 30 August 1781 at Barre, MA; listed as Noah of Barre and Prudence of Hardwick.^4,5,2 Noah Rice died on 9 November 1834 at Northumberland, Saratoga Co, NY; ae 72y 8m 4d.⁶ He was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Northumberland, Saratoga Co, NY.⁷
     Noah Rice began military service on 10 July 1777 at Providence, RI; Rice, Noah, Private, Capt. Ebenezer Newell's Co., Col. Danforth Keyes's Reg't; enlistment, 6 months from July 1, 1777; reported as serving as Fifer until Dec. 1, 1777; roll dated Providence; also, same Co. and Reg't; pay abstract for bounty allowed for service from 3 mos. after date of enlistment, July 10, 1777, to Jan. 4, 1778, 2 mos. 25 days, at Rhode Island.^8,6 He appeared on the census of 1790 at Barre, MA.^9,6 He resided circa 1795 at Somerset, VT.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1800 at Easton, Washington Co, NY; (family of: 1-0-1-0-1::3-4-1--0-1).^10,6 He appeared on the census of 1810 at Greenfield, Saratoga Co, NY.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 1820 at Northumberland, Saratoga Co, NY; (family of: 0-0-1-2-0-1::0-0-1-1-1).^12,6 He appeared on the census of 1830 at Northumberland, Saratoga Co, NY.^13,6

     Mehitabel Rice was born on 27 May 1750 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Jedediah Rice MD and Mehitable Cutter.¹ Mehitabel Rice married Rand White, son of John White and Sibbilah Buckminster, on 16 November 1775 at Leicester, MA; not listed as Rand of Spencer.^3,1 Mehitabel Rice died on 2 December 1830 at Spencer, MA; aged 78 (sic) under the name White.⁴

     Rand White was born on 15 October 1751 at Leicester, MA.^2,1 He was the son of John White and Sibbilah Buckminster.¹ Rand White married Mehitabel Rice, daughter of Jedediah Rice MD and Mehitable Cutter, on 16 November 1775 at Leicester, MA; not listed as Rand of Spencer.^2,1

     John White married Sibbilah Buckminster; both of Framhingham and Spencer, Mass.¹ John White was born in 1694.¹ He died in 1778.¹

     Sibbilah Buckminster married John White; both of Framhingham and Spencer, Mass.¹

     Tabitha Rice was born on 16 February 1752 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Jedediah Rice MD and Mehitable Cutter.¹

     Jedediah Rice was born on 20 February 1754 at Hardwick, MA, (26th per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Jedediah Rice MD and Mehitable Cutter.¹

     Anna Rice was born on 27 January 1756 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Jedediah Rice MD and Mehitable Cutter.¹

     Mary Batcheller married Stephen Rice, son of Perez Rice and Lydia (?), on 18 September 1771 at Sutton, MA; Supplement 1 to The Rice Family places some doubt. However, the vital records for the births of Stephen's next two children list Mary as the mother, and the vital records of Sutton confirm the marriage.^1,2,3

     Daniel Rice was born on 3 July 1769 at Sutton, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Stephen Rice and Ruth Stone.
     Daniel Rice died young.^1,2

     Stephen Rice Jr was born on 27 September 1772 at Sutton, MA.^1,3,2,4 He was the son of Stephen Rice and Mary Batcheller.¹ Stephen Rice Jr married Polly Packard on 15 May 1796 at Grafton, MA.^5,2,3

     Ruth Rice was born on 10 May 1774 at Sutton, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Stephen Rice and Mary Batcheller.¹
     Ruth Rice died young.¹

     Ruth Rice was born on 15 February 1780 at Grafton, MA, (7th per Ward).^2,1 She was the daughter of Stephen Rice and Mary Batcheller.¹

     Mary Rice was born on 18 November 1782 at Grafton, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Stephen Rice and Mary Batcheller.¹

     Susanna Rice was born on 21 May 1789 at Grafton, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Stephen Rice and Mary Batcheller.¹

     Rev Ebenezer Morse was born on 2 March 1717/18 at Medfield, MA.^2,1 He married Persis Bush on 27 November 1745 at Shrewsbury, MA; though the published vital records include an editorial note suggesting that the year may be 1746 instead.^1,3 Rev Ebenezer Morse died in 1802.¹
     Rev Ebenezer Morse graduated in 1737 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.¹

     Persis Bush was born on 23 April 1727 at Shrewsbury, MA.² She married Rev Ebenezer Morse on 27 November 1745 at Shrewsbury, MA; though the published vital records include an editorial note suggesting that the year may be 1746 instead.^1,3

     Thankful Clough was born circa 1738, as calculated from her death record. She was the daughter of Ebenezer Clough.¹ Marriage banns for Thankful Clough and Asaph Rice were published in February 1771 at Westminster, MA; listed as Thankful of Boston.³ Thankful Clough married Asaph Rice, son of Beriah Rice and Mary Goodenow, on 14 February 1771 at Boston, MA; (1777 per Supplement).^4,1,2 Thankful Clough died on 16 February 1782 at Westminster, MA; aged 43y, under the name Rice.^3,2 She was buried at Old Cemetery, Westminster, MA.³

     Lucy Barron married Asaph Rice, son of Beriah Rice and Mary Goodenow, on 7 July 1796 at Templeton, MA; listed as Asaph of Westminster and Lucy Shattuck of Templeton.^3,1,2 Lucy Barron died on 16 April 1821 at Templeton, MA; aged 68y, under the name Rice.^4,1,2

     William Shattuck married Susannah (?).¹ William Shattuck was born in 1621.² He died on 14 August 1672 at Watertown, MA; aged 50y.^2,3,4,5,6 He was buried at Arlington Street Cemetery, Watertown, MA.^4,7

     Persis Morse Rice was born in November 1766 at Westminster, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Asaph Rice and Mary Morse. Marriage banns for Persis Morse Rice and Silas Beaman were published on 18 June 1786 at Boylston, MA; listed as Persis of Westminster.⁴ Persis Morse Rice married Silas Beaman, son of Ephraim Beaman and Tamar Howe, on 24 August 1786 at Westminster, MA.^5,1,2,3 Persis Morse Rice died on 17 June 1815 at West Boylston, MA; aged 48y,
under the name Beaman.^6,2,7 She was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.⁶
     Persis Morse Rice and Silas Beaman resided at Sterling, MA.⁸

     Silas Beaman was born on 7 April 1765 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,5,2,6 He was the son of Ephraim Beaman and Tamar Howe. Marriage banns for Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice were published on 18 June 1786 at Boylston, MA; listed as Persis of Westminster.⁷ Silas Beaman married Persis Morse Rice, daughter of Asaph Rice and Mary Morse, on 24 August 1786 at Westminster, MA.^8,1,2,3 Silas Beaman died on 24 March 1811 at West Boylston, MA; aged 46y.^9,2,6 He was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.¹⁰
     Silas Beaman and Persis Morse Rice resided at Sterling, MA.⁵

     Elizabeth Clough Rice was born in 1771.² She was the daughter of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Elizabeth Clough Rice married Dr Asa Miles, son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice, on 17 October 1795 at Westminster, MA.^3,1 Elizabeth Clough Rice died on 10 August 1796 at Westminster, MA; aged 24y, under the name Miles.^3,4 She was buried at Old Cemetery, Westminster, MA.³

     Dr Asa Miles was born on 11 June 1762 at Westminster, MA, (11 July 1760 per Ward).^3,2 He was the son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice.² Dr Asa Miles married Elizabeth Clough Rice, daughter of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough, on 17 October 1795 at Westminster, MA.^3,4 Marriage banns for Dr Asa Miles and Ruth Henshaw were published on 18 December 1803 at Westminster, MA; listed as Ruth of Leicester.³ Dr Asa Miles married Ruth Henshaw, daughter of Col William Henshaw and Phebe Swan, on 14 February 1804 at Leicester, MA; listed as Asa of Westminster and Ruth of Leicester.^5,6 Dr Asa Miles died on 27 March 1805 at Westminster, MA; aged 42y.^3,6 He was buried at Old Cemetery, Westminster, MA.³
     Dr Asa Miles graduated in 1787 at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, earning an M.D.⁷ He was a physician at Westminster, MA.⁶

     Thomas Rice married Mary Eames; Mary of Boston, Mass. Ward notes: had a family of 8 children.¹ Thomas Rice was born in 1774.¹ He was the son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough.
     Thomas Rice and Mary Eames resided at Galena, IL.¹ Thomas Rice was a merchant for some years at Boston, MA.¹ He resided at Galena, IL.¹

     Mary Eames married Thomas Rice, son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough; Mary of Boston, Mass. Ward notes: had a family of 8 children.¹
     Mary Eames and Thomas Rice resided at Galena, IL.¹

     Asaph Rice was born in 1775.^1,2 He was the son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Asaph Rice died on 27 September 1776 at Westminster, MA; in his 2nd year according to his gravestone.³ He was buried at Old Cemetery, Westminster, MA.³

     Dr Asaph Rice was born on 17 February 1777 at Westminster, MA.^1,3,2 He was the son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Dr Asaph Rice married Abigail Sawyer on 12 August 1804 at Westminster, MA; not listed as Abigail of Bolton.^4,1,2,3 Dr Asaph Rice died on 27 April 1871 at Illinois.²
     Dr Asaph Rice was educated between 1798 and 1799 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.¹ He and Abigail Sawyer resided at Thetford, VT.¹ Dr Asaph Rice and Abigail Sawyer resided at Orford, NH.¹ Dr Asaph Rice and Abigail Sawyer resided at Lewistown (Lewiston), IL.¹ Dr Asaph Rice appeared on the census of 1860 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, IL; in the household of son-in-law Charles E. Fahrenstock.⁵

     Abigail Sawyer married Dr Asaph Rice, son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough, on 12 August 1804 at Westminster, MA; not listed as Abigail of Bolton.^4,1,2,3 Abigail Sawyer died in 1851 at Lewistown (Lewiston), IL.²
     Abigail Sawyer and Dr Asaph Rice resided at Thetford, VT.¹ Abigail Sawyer and Dr Asaph Rice resided at Orford, NH.¹ Abigail Sawyer and Dr Asaph Rice resided at Lewistown (Lewiston), IL.¹

     Mary Rice was born in June 1778, she was probably born in Westminster, MA although we have no record to prove the town.^2,1 She was the daughter of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Mary Rice married Jacob Sawyer, son of Jonathan Sawyer and Susanna Flint, on 25 August 1801 at Westminster, MA; both of Westminster.^3,1,2 Mary Rice died after 1853.⁴
     Mary Rice resided in 1853 at Boston, MA.⁴

     Jacob Sawyer was born on 15 June 1772 at Westminster, MA, (sic).³ He was the son of Jonathan Sawyer and Susanna Flint. Jacob Sawyer married Mary Rice, daughter of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough, on 25 August 1801 at Westminster, MA; both of Westminster.^3,1,2 Jacob Sawyer died on 15 January 1852 at Boston, MA; on his birthday at age 81.⁴

     Thankful Rice was born in 1780.² She was the daughter of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Marriage banns for Thankful Rice and Dr Jacob Holmes were published on 29 April 1809 at Athol, MA; listed as Thankful Jones of Westminster.³ Marriage banns for Thankful Rice and Dr Jacob Holmes were published on 14 May 1809 at Westminster, MA; listed as Jacob of Athol and Thankful Jones.⁴ Thankful Rice married Dr Jacob Holmes, son of Jacob Holmes and Elizabeth Gates, on 14 May 1809 at Westminster, MA; Dr. Jacob Holmes of Athol.^5,6
     Thankful Rice and Dr Jacob Holmes resided at Leicester, MA.⁵

     Farwell Jones was born on 24 January 1775 at Princeton, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Major Ebenezer Jones and Mary Wheeler. Farwell Jones died on 31 December 1804 at Westminster, MA; (not found in the published records).^4,3

     Benjamin Rice was born in 1782.¹ He was the son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Benjamin Rice died in May 1807; at age 25.¹
     Benjamin Rice was a merchant of the house of Forsaith & Rice at Boston, MA.¹

     Ashbel Rice was born on 27 May 1765 at Hardwick, MA.^4,5,2 He was the son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods. Ashbel Rice was christened on 19 May 1769 at Brookfield, MA.⁶ He married Mary Peirce, daughter of Capt Seth Peirce, on 15 September 1793 at Hardwick, MA; (25th per Ward) listed as Polly Peirce.^4,1,2,7 Marriage banns for Ashbel Rice and Sylvania Waite were published in June 1807 at New Braintree, MA; listed as Ashbel of Hardwick and Levina (sic) of New Braintree.⁸ Marriage banns for Ashbel Rice and Sylvania Waite were published on 21 June 1807 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Sylvina of New Braintree.^4,9,2,7 Ashbel Rice married Sylvania Waite, daughter of David Waite and Bathsheba (?).⁹ Ashbel Rice died on 17 July 1845 at Hardwick, MA; aged 80y 2m, due to a fall from a load of hay.^4,9,2

     Mary Peirce was born circa May 1774, as calculated from her death record. She was the daughter of Capt Seth Peirce. Mary Peirce married Ashbel Rice, son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods, on 15 September 1793 at Hardwick, MA; (25th per Ward) listed as Polly Peirce.^4,1,2,3 Mary Peirce died on 7 June 1802 at Hardwick, MA; aged 28y 1w, under the name Rice.^5,2,3,6 She was buried at Old Cemetery, Hardwick, MA.⁴
     Your authors have not found any evidence to support the name listed by Ward. The only two references to her in the Hardwick vital records give the nickname 'Polly.'

     Mary Rice was born on 18 May 1767 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods. Mary Rice married Nathan Freeman, son of Nathan Freeman and Mary (?), on 1 April 1790 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2,4
     Mary Rice was also known as Mary Rice.^1,2

     Nathan Freeman was born on 30 May 1762 at Hardwick, MA.³ He is the son of Nathan Freeman and Mary (?). Nathan Freeman married Mary Rice, daughter of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods, on 1 April 1790 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2,4

     Hepzibah Rice was born on 12 February 1771 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.¹

     Lucy Rice was born on 12 March 1773 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.¹ Lucy Rice died after 1850.¹

     Lydia Rice was born on 25 January 1775 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.¹

     Stephen Rice was born in 1777 at Hardwick, MA.³ He was baptized on 8 June 1777 at Hardwick, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.³ Fanny Paige married 1st Stephen Rice, daughter of Lt. James Paige and Anna Warner, on 4 September 1811 at Hardwick, MA, both of Hardwick.^1,2,5 Stephen Rice died on 16 August 1821 at Hardwick, MA; aged 44y, due to a fall from a cart, according to Ward.^6,7

     Fanny Paige was born on 8 May 1784 at Hardwick, MA.³ She is the daughter of Lt. James Paige and Anna Warner. Fanny Paige married 1st Stephen Rice, son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods, on 4 September 1811 at Hardwick, MA, both of Hardwick.^1,2,4

     Thomas Rice was born circa 1782. He was the son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.¹ Thomas Rice was baptized on 9 June 1782 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1
     Thomas Rice graduated in 1803 at Yale College, New Haven, CT.¹ He was supposed to be living in Vermont.¹

     Thomas Rice was born on 30 March 1769.¹ He was the son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.¹ Thomas Rice married 1st Sarah Swan on 22 October 1796.² Thomas Rice married 2nd Susanna Greene, daughter of Col R. H. Greene, on 16 February 1841 Susanna of Winslow, Maine.³ Thomas Rice died on 25 August 1854 at Winslow, ME.³
     Thomas Rice graduated in 1791 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.² He was a counsellor at law at Winslow, ME.³ He resided circa 1793 at Winslow, ME.³ He was a State Senator of Mass. before Maine became a State, and was subsequently a member of Congress.³ Son Thomas was born in his father's 75th year.³

     Thomas Rice married 1st Sarah Swan, son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury, on 22 October 1796.²

     William Rice was born on 7 January 1776.¹ He was the son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.¹

     Charles Rice was born on 4 August 1779.³ He was the son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.³ Charles Rice married Miranda Hammond, daughter of Capt William Hammond and Relief Baldwin, on 29 August 1814; both of Bangor.^4,2 Charles Rice died on 22 December 1836.⁵

     Miranda Hammond was born after 1787 at Newton, MA.⁴ She was the daughter of Capt William Hammond and Relief Baldwin.³ Miranda Hammond married Charles Rice, son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury, on 29 August 1814; both of Bangor.^5,2 Miranda Hammond died on 2 December 1834.³

     Rebecca Rice was born on 9 March 1781.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.¹ Rebecca Rice married Rev. Freeman Parker in 1804; Freeman of Barnstable, Rebecca of Wiscasset.^2,3

     Rev. Freeman Parker was born on 13 July 1776.² He married Rebecca Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury, in 1804; Freeman of Barnstable, Rebecca of Wiscasset.^3,4 Rev. Freeman Parker died on 24 April 1854.²
     Rev. Freeman Parker graduated in 1797 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.² He was ordained on 2 September 1801 at Dresden, ME.² Rev Freeman Parker resigned his pastoral charge c 1826 at Dresden, ME.² He resided after 1826 at Wiscasset, ME.²

     Warren Rice was born on 18 January 1783.¹ He was the son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.¹ Warren Rice married 1st Jane Wood on 27 January 1807.² Warren Rice married 2nd Mary Merrill on 1 June 1819.³
     Warren Rice was a Magistrate, and for more than 20 years, Registrar of Deeds for the County of Lincoln.³

     Warren Rice married 1st Jane Wood, son of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury, on 27 January 1807.² Jane Wood died on 4 March 1818 at Wiscasset, ME.³

     Hannah Rice was born on 8 January 1786.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.¹ William Hovey married 2nd Hannah Rice in 1821 William of Boxford.¹
     Hannah Rice and William Hovey resided at Warren, ME.¹

     William Hovey married 2nd Hannah Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury, in 1821 William of Boxford.¹
     William Hovey and Hannah Rice resided at Warren, ME.¹

     Sophia Rice was born on 2 March 1789.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury.¹ Sophia Rice married Jonathan Thayer, son of Elijah Thayer and Sarah Robinson, on 12 September 1821; Jonathan of Milford, Sophia of Wiscasset, Maine.²

     Jonathan Thayer was born on 25 January 1779 at Mendon (Milford), MA.^2,3 He was the son of Elijah Thayer and Sarah Robinson. Jonathan Thayer married Sophia Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice and Rebecca Kingsbury, on 12 September 1821; Jonathan of Milford, Sophia of Wiscasset, Maine.⁴ Jonathan Thayer died on 20 September 1853 at Camden, ME.³
     Jonathan Thayer possessed a vigorous intellect and an amenity of manners, that qualified hem for extensive usefulness, without giving offence to any one; hence he enjoyed the confidence of his fellow citizens, and received the honors they had to bestow.³ He graduated in 1803 at Brown College, Providence, RI.³ He was admitted to the practice of law after reading in 1808.³ He resided circa 1809 at Dighton, MA.³ He resided in 1811 at Camden, ME, where he followed his profession and honor to himself.³ He was a State Senator, member of the Executive Council, and for seven years Judge of Probate for the County of Waldo.³

     Joseph Brownell married Elizabeth Legg; both of Mendon.¹

     Elizabeth Legg married Joseph Brownell; both of Mendon.¹

     Lydia Rice was born on 29 April 1762 at Mendon, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.² Lydia Rice married Jonas Sibley, son of Capt. Nathaniel Sibley and Ruth Bradish, on 18 August 1785 at Sutton, MA.^2,4 Lydia Rice died on 27 December 1837 at Sutton, MA; aged 76y, under the name Sibley.^5,6

     Jonas Sibley was born on 7 March 1762 at Sutton, MA.² He was the son of Capt. Nathaniel Sibley and Ruth Bradish. Jonas Sibley married Lydia Rice, daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 18 August 1785 at Sutton, MA.^3,4 Jonas Sibley died on 5 February 1834 at Sutton, MA; at age 72.^5,6
     Jonas Sibley was for many years Representative from Sutton to the General Court; also State Senator and Member of Congress.⁵

     Dolly Rice was born on 14 July 1763 at Uxbridge, MA, (10th per Ward).^4,3 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.³ Dolly Rice married David Morse, son of Capt Moody Morse and Hannah Carlton, on 6 October 1789 at Sutton, MA; both of Sutton.^5,6,2 Dolly Rice married Caleb Marsh on 15 February 1804 at Sutton, MA; (14th per Ward) not listed as Caleb of Sutton.^5,7 Dolly Rice married William Howe, son of Ephraim How and Sarah Gilbert, on 21 July 1816 at Brookfield, MA; listed as William of Brookfield.^8,9

     David Morse was born on 17 June 1765 at Sutton, MA, under the name Morss.^4,3 He was the son of Capt Moody Morse and Hannah Carlton.³ David Morse married Dolly Rice, daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 6 October 1789 at Sutton, MA; both of Sutton.^4,1,2 David Morse died on 10 August 1790 at Sutton, MA; (sic) aged 26y.^4,3 He was buried at Center Cemetery, Sutton, MA.⁴

     George Keith Rice was born on 2 February 1765 at Sutton, MA.^5,4,2 He was the son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.⁴ George Keith Rice married Fanny Harback on 8 November 1790 at Sutton, MA; both of Sutton.^5,1,2,3 George Keith Rice died in 1851 at Charlton, MA.^6,2
     George Keith Rice and Fanny Harback resided in 1800 at Charlton, MA.⁶

     Fanny Harback was born circa 1768, as calculated from her death record. She married George Keith Rice, son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 8 November 1790 at Sutton, MA; both of Sutton.^4,1,2,3 Fanny Harback died on 8 June 1830 at Charlton, MA; aged 61y, under the name Rice.^5,2
     Fanny Harback and George Keith Rice resided in 1800 at Charlton, MA.⁶

     Hannah Rice was born on 10 November 1766 at Sutton, MA.^5,4,2 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.⁴ Hannah Rice married Gibbs Sibley, son of Joseph Sibley Jr and Abigail Gibbs, on 1 July 1788 at Sutton, MA.^5,1,2,3 Hannah Rice died on 11 July 1856 at New York, NY.⁶

     Gibbs Sibley was born on 18 February 1765 at Sutton, MA.⁴ He is the son of Joseph Sibley Jr and Abigail Gibbs. Gibbs Sibley married Hannah Rice, daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 1 July 1788 at Sutton, MA.^4,1,2,3

     Mary Rice was born on 2 August 1768 at Sutton, MA, (23rd per Ward).^2,1 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.¹ Mary Rice died in 1790.¹

     Noah Rice married (?) Howell.¹ Noah Rice was born on 24 February 1770 at Sutton, MA, (1771 per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.¹
     Noah Rice and (?) Howell resided at Michigan.¹

     (?) Howell married Noah Rice, son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.¹
     (?) Howell and Noah Rice resided at Michigan.¹

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 28 February 1773 at Sutton, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.¹ Elizabeth Rice died in 1792.¹

     Jemima Rice was born on 17 October 1775 at Sutton, MA, (1776 per Ward).^3,2 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.² Jemima Rice married Gardner Wright on 28 March 1797.⁴ Jemima Rice died on 14 February 1855 at West Needham, MA.⁵

     Gardner Wright married Jemima Rice, daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 28 March 1797.² Gardner Wright died on 3 November 1820 at Millbury, MA.³

     Joseph Warren Rice was born on 10 March 1778 at Sutton, MA, (1779 per Ward).^4,3 He was the son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.³ Joseph Warren Rice married Ruth Sibley, daughter of Capt. Reuben Sibley and Ruth Sibley, on 15 July 1803 at Sutton, MA; registered as William Warren Rice.^4,1,2 Joseph Warren Rice died before 1854.⁵

     Ruth Sibley was born on 13 March 1780 at Sutton, MA.³ She was the daughter of Capt. Reuben Sibley and Ruth Sibley. Ruth Sibley married Joseph Warren Rice, son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 15 July 1803 at Sutton, MA; registered as William Warren Rice.^3,1,2 Ruth Sibley died on 20 February 1840 at Concord, MA; aged 60y, under the name Rice.^4,5,2

     Nancy Rice was born on 25 October 1781 at Sutton, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.² Marriage banns for Nancy Rice and Simon Sibley were published on 9 January 1805 at Oxford, MA; listed as Nancy of Brimfield.⁴ Nancy Rice married Simon Sibley, son of Gideon Sibley and Tamar Fitts, on 6 February 1805; Simon of Sutton.⁵ Nancy Rice died on 23 February 1847 at Sutton, MA; aged 65y 3m 28d, under the name Sibley, from fever.^3,6

     Simon Sibley was born on 12 January 1778 at Sutton, MA.² He is the son of Gideon Sibley and Tamar Fitts. Marriage banns for Simon Sibley and Nancy Rice were published on 9 January 1805 at Oxford, MA; listed as Nancy of Brimfield.³ Simon Sibley married Nancy Rice, daughter of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell, on 6 February 1805; Simon of Sutton.⁴
     Simon Sibley immigrated after 1847 to Warren, MA.⁵

     Charles Rice was born on 10 July 1783 at Sutton, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.² Charles Rice married Annis Dunham.⁴
     Charles moved to the west (date unknown).⁵