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     Annis Dunham married Charles Rice, son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.²

     Hannah Walker married Elijah Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 1 December 1785 at Brookfield, MA.^3,1,2 Hannah Walker died on 27 April 1827 at Brookfield, MA; widow of Elijah.⁴
     Hannah Walker and Elijah Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.⁵

     Azubah Ainsworth was born on 3 January 1767.^3,2,4 She married Peter Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 22 July 1784 at Brookfield, MA.^5,2,6 Azubah Ainsworth died on 7 September 1842 at Brookfield, MA; aged 75y, under the name Rice.^4,3,2 She was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, MA.⁷
     Azubah Ainsworth and Peter Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.³ Azubah Ainsworth left a will on 8 August 1840, proved October 1842, Otis Hayden, Executor.³

     Rufus Rice was born on 26 February 1764 at Brookfield, MA, (WARD indicates the date of birth as 7 February 1764).^2,3 He was the son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.² Rufus Rice married Betsy Moore on 8 October 1786 at Brookfield, MA; (2 Oct per Ward).^1,4,5 Rufus Rice died on 2 December 1834 at Brookfield, MA; (WARD indicates date of death as 2 December 183-).^6,7
     His home and contents were burnt on 2 May 1971 at Brookfield, MA.⁶

     Betsy Moore married Rufus Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 8 October 1786 at Brookfield, MA; (2 Oct per Ward).^3,2,4 Betsy Moore died on 27 April 1837 at Brookfield, MA; widow of Rufus.^5,6
     Betsy Moore left a will on 25 June 1837, proved 5 December 1837, Otis Hayden of Brookfield, Executor.⁷

     Elisha Rice was born on 7 June 1755 at Brookfield, MA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.³ Marriage banns for Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry were published on 28 November 1779 at Brookfield, MA.^6,7,8 Elisha Rice died on 20 November 1822 at Sturbridge, MA; aged 67y, also recorded at Brookfield.^9,10,11
     Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry resided at Sturbridge, MA.¹¹ Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry resided at Brookfield, MA.¹¹ Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry resided at Sturbridge, MA.¹¹

     Marriage banns for Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice were published on 28 November 1779 at Brookfield, MA.^3,2,4
     Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice resided at Sturbridge, MA.⁵ Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.⁵ Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice resided at Sturbridge, MA.⁵

     Persis Rice was born on 3 November 1752 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Persis Rice died on 31 December 1754 at Brookfield, MA; aged 2y 1m 28d.^3,1

     Sarah Rice was born on 3 January 1755 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Sarah Rice died on 15 January 1755 at Brookfield, MA; at age 12 days.^1,3

     Sarah Rice was born on 2 February 1756 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Marriage banns for Sarah Rice and Hezekiah Cutting were published on 26 June 1773 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3 Sarah Rice married 2nd Phineas Mann, son of Samuel Mann and Elizabeth (?), on 7 February 1799 at Brookfield, MA, Phinehas (sic) of Paxton.^1,4

     Marriage banns for Hezekiah Cutting and Sarah Rice were published on 26 June 1773 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2

     Phineas Mann was born on 7 April 1740 at Rutland, MA, under the name Man.² He is the son of Samuel Mann and Elizabeth (?). Sarah Rice married 2nd Phineas Mann, daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?), on 7 February 1799 at Brookfield, MA, Phinehas (sic) of Paxton.^1,3

     Persis Rice was born on 12 February 1759 at Brookfield, MA, (WARD indicates date of birth as 13 February 1759).^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹

     Martha Dodge was born on 12 June 1763 at Brookfield, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Nathaniel Dodge and Sarah Dodge. Martha Dodge married Moses Rice, son of Solomon Rice and Mary (?), on 28 April 1789 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2,4 Martha Dodge died on 20 July 1847 at Brookfield, MA; aged 84y, under the name Rice, from old age.^3,2

     Mary Rice was born on 21 January 1764 at Brookfield, MA, (1 January per Ward).^2,1 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Mary Rice married Silas Newton on 10 January 1782 at Brookfield, MA; (WARD is uncertain of this marriage).^1,3

     Silas Newton married Mary Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?), on 10 January 1782 at Brookfield, MA; (WARD is uncertain of this marriage).^1,2

     Vashti Rice was born on 22 July 1767 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).^1,2 Marriage banns for Vashti Rice and Samuel Pickard were published on 8 October 1797 at Brookfield, MA.³ Vashti Rice died on 17 September 1828 at Brookfield, MA; aged 61y, under the name Pickard.³ She was buried at Old Cemetery, North Brookfield, MA.³

     Lydia Rice was born on 20 July 1772 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).^1,2 Lydia Rice died on 27 September 1775 at Brookfield, MA; aged 3y 2m 7d.^1,3

     Gershom Fay was born on 17 September 1703 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Gershom Fay and Mary Brigham.¹ Gershom Fay married Hannah Oakes, daughter of Nathaniel Oakes and Mary Holloway, on 20 October 1727 at Westborough, MA.³ Gershom Fay died on 7 April 1784 at Northborough, MA; aged 80y.⁴

     Hannah Oakes was born on 27 December 1707 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Oake.^1,2 She was the daughter of Nathaniel Oakes and Mary Holloway.¹ Hannah Oakes married Gershom Fay, son of Gershom Fay and Mary Brigham, on 20 October 1727 at Westborough, MA.³ Hannah Oakes died on 8 March 1806 at Northborough, MA; aged 98y 2m 1d, under the name Fay.^4,1

     Abner Rice was born on 22 December 1760 at Brookfield, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 17 November 1762 at Charlemont, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹ Sarah Rice married Benjamin Comstock in March 1782 at Charlemont, MA.^4,2,3 Sarah Rice died on 18 April 1783 at Charlemont, MA; under the name Comstock.⁴

     Peter Rice was born on 25 January 1765 at Charlemont, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹

     Abraham Rice was born on 31 January 1767 at Charlemont, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹

     Persis Brigham was born on 17 March 1760 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Persis Brigham died on 17 June 1760 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,5

     Paul Brigham was born on 17 June 1761 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Paul Brigham married Fanny Brigham.^2,1

     Samuel Brigham was born on 14 September 1762 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Samuel Brigham married Asenath Bailey, daughter of Barnabas Bailey and Elizabeth Stevens, on 17 May 1787 at Berlin, MA; both of Berlin.^5,2

     Miriam Brigham was born on 9 January 1764 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Miriam Brigham died on 10 January 1776 at Marlborough, MA; aged 12y.^5,6,1,2 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵

     Thomas Brigham was born on 25 December 1765 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Thomas Brigham married Azubah Babcock, daughter of William Babcock and Sybil Green, on 6 May 1799 at Berlin, MA; (sic) listed as Thomas of Marlborough and Azubah of Berlin. Unofficial records suggest that the year was 1795.^5,2 Thomas Brigham died on 9 March 1821 at Berlin, MA; aged 55y.⁵

     Aaron Brigham was born on 7 February 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Aaron Brigham died on 10 October 1771 at Marlborough, MA; aged 3y 8m 3d.^4,1,2,5 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵

     Sarah Brigham was born on 16 October 1769 at Marlborough, MA.^4,1,2,5 She was the daughter of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.³ Sarah Brigham died on 10 October 1771 at Marlborough, MA; aged 1y 11m 25d.^6,7,1,2 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Pierpoint Brigham was born on 22 March 1772 at Marlborough, MA, (November per Supplement).^4,1,2,5 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.³ Pierpoint Brigham died on 31 August 1775 at Marlborough, MA; (29th per Ward) aged 3y 5m 9d.^6,7,1,2 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Eli Brigham was born on 16 October 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,4,5 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.² Eli Brigham died on 29 August 1775 at Marlborough, MA; aged 1y 10m 13d (the age from the gravestone is incorrectly transcribed in the published vital records as 1y 10m 15d).^6,7,4 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Matthias Rice was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA, or rather memorialized.^3,4 He was born on 20 April 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Rice and Levina Howe.^1,2 Matthias Rice died on 9 May 1796 at Orange, VT; aged 23y.^3,4,1
     Matthias Rice never married.¹

     Lucy Rice was born on 21 December 1774 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Peter Rice and Levina Howe.¹ Lucy Rice married Col Ephraim Brigham, son of William Brigham and Lydia Chamberlain, on 4 November 1794 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,4 Lucy Rice died on 20 February 1814 at Marlborough, MA; under the name Brigham.^5,1

     Col Ephraim Brigham was born on 9 October 1771 at Southborough, MA.⁴ He was the son of William Brigham and Lydia Chamberlain.³ Col Ephraim Brigham married Lucy Rice, daughter of Peter Rice and Levina Howe, on 4 November 1794 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,5 Col Ephraim Brigham died on 13 September 1847 at Saxonville (Framingham), MA; (not found in the published records).^1,6
     Col Ephraim Brigham resided at Marlborough, MA, near Gates Pond.^1,7 Colonel Ephraim Brigham was a resident of Marlboro, Sudbury and Saxonville at different times during his life. In Marlboro he was for some time town treasurer and in 1808, '24, and '25 he served as selectman. Elected general, but declined to qualify. Was one of the leading men of his day. He deeded Brigham Cemetery to the town of Marlborough, in 1808.⁶ He was treasurer Of Marlborough 1808, '24, '25.⁸ He established the fund for the Brigham School in 1847.^9,8

     Leonard Rice is the son of Nathaniel Rice and Hannah Willis.¹

     Elizabeth Rice is the daughter of Nathaniel Rice and Hannah Willis.¹

     Persis Rice married Asahel Parmenter, son of Ebenezer Parmenter and Anna Wheeler; Asahel of Sudbury, Mass.¹ Persis Rice was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹

     Asahel Parmenter married Persis Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith; Asahel of Sudbury, Mass.¹ Asahel Parmenter was born on 19 January 1789 at Sudbury, MA.^3,2 He is the son of Ebenezer Parmenter and Anna Wheeler.

     Mary Rice was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Mary Rice married James B. Hoffman after 12 March 1835.¹

     James B. Hoffman married Mary Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith, after 12 March 1835.¹
     James B. Hoffman resided in 1808 at Watertown, MA.¹

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Marriage banns for Sarah Rice and Peter Haynes were published on 8 February 1807 at Roxbury, MA; listed as Sally of Sudbury.² Sarah Rice married Peter Haynes on 29 March 1807 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Peter of Roxbury.^3,1
     Sarah Rice and Peter Haynes resided at Acton, MA.

     Marriage banns for Peter Haynes and Sarah Rice were published on 8 February 1807 at Roxbury, MA; listed as Sally of Sudbury.² Peter Haynes married Sarah Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith, on 29 March 1807 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Peter of Roxbury.^3,1
     Peter Haynes and Sarah Rice resided at Acton, MA.

     Benjamin Rice was born circa 1795.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Benjamin Rice died on 1 March 1839 at Lunatic Hospital, Worcester, MA; aged 44y,
listed as 'of Wayland.^2,1'
     Benjamin Rice was considered a lunatic, for whom Christopher G. Cutler was guardian, 27 June 1835.¹

     Jacob Rice was born in 1801.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Jacob Rice died on 2 July 1830 at Sudbury, MA; being killed by his brother Benjamin (not found in the published records).¹
     Jacob Rice was ill with considered a lunatic.¹

     Jonathan Rice was the son of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹

     Capt. Jonathan Bent was born on 22 April 1758 at Sudbury, MA.^2,3 He is the son of Thomas Bent and Mary Stone. Capt. Jonathan Bent married Experience Smith, daughter of Henry Smith and Lucretia (?), on 12 March 1778 at Sudbury, MA.² Ruth Haynes married 2nd Capt. Jonathan Bent, daughter of Israel Haynes and Sarah Darby, on 10 April 1803 Jonathan of Sudbury, Mass.¹ Capt. Jonathan Bent died in 1826 at Sudbury, MA.⁴
     Capt. Jonathan Bent marched to Concord in Capt. Joseph Smith's company during the Lexington alarm at the start of the Revolutionary War and was in the Ticonderoga the following year in Capt. Asahel Wheeler's company. Subsequently, he became captain of a militia company.³

     Nathaniel Rice was baptized on 23 January 1785.^4,3,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.⁴ Nathaniel Rice married Hannah Maynard, daughter of Isaac Maynard and Rebecca Haynes, on 26 August 1810 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Boston.^5,4,3 Nathaniel Rice died on 29 July 1865.²
     Nathaniel Rice and Hannah Maynard resided at Boston, MA.⁶ Nathaniel Rice appeared on the census of 1860 at Ward 2, Cambridge, MA; enumerated as H. M. Rice, living in the household of his son-in-law, James Goodenow.⁷ There may be additional children.²

     Hannah Maynard was born on 28 October 1788 at Sudbury, MA.⁴ She is the daughter of Isaac Maynard and Rebecca Haynes. Hannah Maynard married Nathaniel Rice, son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes, on 26 August 1810 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Boston.^4,5,3
     Hannah Maynard and Nathaniel Rice resided at Boston, MA.⁶ There may be additional children.²

     Israel Rice was baptized on 1 December 1786.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹ Israel Rice died on 29 April 1873.²

     Reuben Rice married Sarah (?).² Reuben Rice was born circa 1790, age 89 in the 1880 US census.^1,3 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹
     Reuben Rice over 14 on 18 September 1804.¹ He and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1850 at Concord, MA.⁴ Reuben Rice and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1860 at Concord, MA.² Reuben Rice and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1870.⁵ Reuben Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Concord, MA.³

     William Rice was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹

     Henry Rice was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹

     Ruth Rice was born circa 27 October 1801, as calculated from her death record. She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹ Ruth Rice was baptized on 15 November 1801.¹ She died on 5 October 1845 at Sudbury, MA; aged 43y 11m 8d,
from fits (called suicide by Ward).^2,1

     James Rice was born on 21 April 1796.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹
     James Rice was reported as over 14 on 15 June 1808.¹

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹ Sarah Rice died on 2 July 1818 at Sudbury, MA; (9 July per Ward, a suicide drowning).^2,1

     John Hagar married Sarah (?).¹ John Hagar was born on 29 April 1697 at Watertown, MA.^1,2 He was the son of William Hagar and Sarah Benjamin.¹

     Sarah (?) married John Hagar, son of William Hagar and Sarah Benjamin.¹

     William Hagar was born on 12 February 1658/59 at Watertown, MA, (literally 1658).^2,3,4 He was the son of William Hagar and Mary Bemis.² William Hagar married Sarah Benjamin on 31 March 1687 at Watertown, MA.^1,5 William Hagar died on 8 May 1731 at Watertown, MA; under the name Hager.^2,3,6

     Sarah Benjamin married William Hagar, son of William Hagar and Mary Bemis, on 31 March 1687 at Watertown, MA.^1,2

     William Hagar married Mary Bemis; both of Watertown.¹ William Hagar died in 1684 at Watertown, MA.^1,2

     Mary Bemis married William Hagar; both of Watertown.¹

     Amos Rice was born on 29 April 1751 at Nichewaug (Petersham), MA.^3,2 He was the son of Amos Rice and Martha Hagar.¹ Amos Rice married Jane Robbins on 31 May 1772 at Petersham, MA.^2,4

     Bathshebah Rice was born on 6 October 1753 at Nichewaug (Petersham), MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Amos Rice and Martha Hagar.¹ Marriage banns for Bathshebah Rice and John Hagar were published on 20 January 1776 at Petersham, MA; listed as John of Shutesbury.⁴ Marriage banns for Bathshebah Rice and John Hagar were published on 20 January 1776 at Shutesbury, MA.²
     Bathshebah Rice from "Nitchewoag" was cautioned, meaning that one was given a "warning out of town" to incomers by the constable, thus by law exempted the individual from liability for the future support by the community in case they became a public charge. The high and the low, the rich and the poor, all had warnings upon moving their residence into another town, or coming in to tarry there for a short time. On offence was taken at such messages from the constable, and they passed unheeded. Yet in not in every instance, for a family of property and good standing came in from another State, who knew nothing of such a practice; and, upon sitting down to abide in one of our towns, was warned, "by authority," and "without a why or a wherefore," to depart the town. The astonished husband laid it to heart, and discoursed inquiringly with his wife what it could mean. She could not imagine for the life of her what it was for! "Have you said or none any thing here to give offence?" quoth she, looking up in his face. "I have done no more than civilly pass the time o'day with people since we have been here." "Well, then, who knows but they think we have got the small-pox?" Thus they queried, but could not account for it. The husband, having laid awake upon it during the night, told his wife in the morning that he was going to pack up his things and go somewhere else, "for this is no great of a place after all!" (WARD, pp. 118-119) on 17 April 1755 at Sudbury, MA.¹ There were an Amos Rice and a Silas Rice living at Petersham in 1777. Dr. Oliver Strickland was their family physician.¹

     Nathan Richardson was born on 5 September 1772 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Richardson and Mary Rice. Nathan Richardson died on 8 September 1772 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1

     Arethusa Richardson was born on 5 August 1773 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Richardson and Mary Rice.

     Mary Richardson was born on 31 March 1775 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Peter Richardson and Mary Rice.

     Nathan Richardson was born on 21 March 1777 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Richardson and Mary Rice.

     Eliphal Putnam was born on 8 July 1762 at Sutton, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Amos Putnam and Sarah Swift. Eliphal Putnam married Gen. Ebenezer Learned on 23 May 1800 at Oxford, MA; listed as Eliphal of Worcester.³ Thomas Rice married 2nd Eliphal Putnam, son of Thomas Rice and Judith (?), on 16 November 1808 at Worcester, MA.^1,4 Eliphal Putnam died on 21 September 1845 at Worcester, MA; aged 83y, under the name Rice.^1,5,6 She was buried at Mechanic Street Cemetery, Worcester, MA.⁶

     Thomas Rice was born on 14 October 1779 at Worcester, MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman.¹ Thomas Rice married Lucy Dana, daughter of Jonathan Dana and Hannah White, on 9 January 1812 at Eastport, ME.^3,2 Thomas Rice died on 13 June 1813 at Eastport, ME.^1,2
     Thomas Rice was a merchant.¹

     Sarah Totman Rice was born on 23 February 1781 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman.¹ Sarah Totman Rice died in March 1807; unmarried.¹

     Judith Rice was born on 5 November 1782 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman.¹ Judith Rice married Haffield Gould on 9 June 1807 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 Judith Rice died in March 1808 at Worcester, MA; (not found in the published records).¹

     Haffield Gould was born circa 1778.¹ He married Judith Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman, on 9 June 1807 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 Haffield Gould died in September 1856 at Hardwick, MA.¹

     Lydia Rice was born on 18 July 1785 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman.¹ Lydia Rice died in 1806; unmarried.¹

     Polly Rice was born on 1 December 1789 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman.¹

     Daniel Rice was born on 24 January 1794 at Worcester, MA, (June per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Lydia Totman.¹

     Cynthia Chapin married Josiah Rice, son of Josiah Rice and Elizabeth Trowbridge, on 29 October 1801 at Worcester, MA; Josiah of Worcester, Mass.^1,2

     John Rice was born on 22 May 1766 at Sudbury, MA, (March per Ward).^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Moses Rice and Sarah Walker. Marriage banns for John Rice and Prudence Dodge were published on 1 April 1796 at Deerfield, MA.^5,2 John Rice married Prudence Dodge, daughter of Samuel Dodge and Freelove Sweet.³ John Rice died on 29 September 1842 at Deerfield, MA; aged 76y.^5,2
     John moved to Deerfield, to a part called Wisdom.²

     John Bartlett was born on 6 June 1760 at Newton, MA, under the name Bartlit.^2,1 He was the son of Longley Bartlett and Elizabeth Rice.¹

     Joseph Bartlett married Zebiah Coller; both of Newton.¹ Joseph Bartlett was born in 1703.¹ He was the son of Joseph Bartlett and Hannah Hyde.¹

     Zebiah Coller married Joseph Bartlett, son of Joseph Bartlett and Hannah Hyde; both of Newton.¹

     Joseph Bartlett married Hannah Hyde; both of Newton.¹ Joseph Bartlett was born in 1673.¹ He was the son of Joseph Bartlett and Mary Waite.¹

     Hannah Hyde married Joseph Bartlett, son of Joseph Bartlett and Mary Waite; both of Newton.¹

     Joseph Bartlett married Mary Waite; both of Newton.¹

     Mary Waite married Joseph Bartlett; both of Newton.¹

     Joseph Merchant was born on 10 October 1759 at Montague, MA, under the name Merchants.^2,3 He is the son of Joseph Merchant and Hannah Marsh. Joseph Merchant married Dolly Rice, daughter of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle, on 1 November 1781 at Montague, MA; both of Sunderland.^2,3,1
     Joseph Merchant and Dolly Rice resided at Montague, MA.⁴

     Lucinda Merchant was born on 22 January 1764 at Sunderland, MA.³ She was the daughter of Joseph Merchant and Hannah Marsh. Lucinda Merchant married Jeduthan Rice, son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle, on 22 July 1784 at Montague, MA; both of Sunderland.^4,3,1,2 Lucinda Merchant died in 1790 at Montague, MA.⁵
     Lucinda Merchant and Jeduthan Rice resided at Montague, MA.⁵

     Gershom Rice was born on 11 June 1764 at Hubbardston, MA.^3,2,4 He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle.³ Gershom Rice was baptized on 28 August 1764 at Templeton, MA.⁵ Marriage banns for Gershom Rice and Catherine Jones were published on 21 November 1795 at Montague, MA; both of Montague.⁶ Gershom Rice married Catherine Jones, daughter of Abraham Jones and Mercy Gale; Catharine of Montague.^7,2 Gershom Rice died on 1 March 1839 at Montague, MA; (4 March per gravestone)
aged 74y.^6,8 He was buried at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Montague, MA.⁶
     Gershom Rice and Catherine Jones resided at Montague, MA.⁸

     Catherine Jones was born on 12 May 1760 at Weston, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Abraham Jones and Mercy Gale. Marriage banns for Catherine Jones and Gershom Rice were published on 21 November 1795 at Montague, MA; both of Montague.⁵ Catherine Jones married Gershom Rice, son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle; Catharine of Montague.^6,2 Catherine Jones died on 4 December 1836 at Montague, MA; aged 76y,
under the name Rice.^5,4 She was buried at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Montague, MA.⁵
     Catherine Jones and Gershom Rice resided at Montague, MA.⁴

     Ephraim Rice was born on 8 July 1765 at Hubbardston, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle.¹ Ephraim Rice was baptized on 2 November 1766 at Templeton, MA.⁴ He died on 18 February 1837; unmarried.^1,2

     Samuel Rice was born on 2 April 1773 at Hubbardston, MA, (not in the Huibbardston vital records).^3,2 He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle.³ Marriage banns for Samuel Rice and Olive Richardson were published on 29 October 1797 at Montague, MA; both of Montague.⁴ Samuel Rice married Olive Richardson on 3 December 1797; according to private records at the Heath Historical Society.^5,1 Samuel Rice died on 18 January 1864.²
     Samuel Rice and Olive Richardson resided in October 1853 at Rowe, MA.⁶

     Olive Richardson was born on 18 February 1775.³ Marriage banns for Olive Richardson and Samuel Rice were published on 29 October 1797 at Montague, MA; both of Montague.⁴ Olive Richardson married Samuel Rice, son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle, on 3 December 1797; according to private records at the Heath Historical Society.^5,1 Olive Richardson died on 27 September 1859.²
     Olive Richardson and Samuel Rice resided in October 1853 at Rowe, MA.³

     John Rice was born on 5 September 1777 at Sunderland, MA.² He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle.² Marriage banns for John Rice and Lydia Glazer were published on 29 April 1805 at Montague, MA; listed as John of Montague and Lydia of Leverett.³ John Rice died before 1854.⁴
     John Rice and Lydia Glazer resided at Leverett, MA.⁴

     Lydia Glazer was born on 3 July 1788 at Oakham, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ Marriage banns for Lydia Glazer and John Rice were published on 29 April 1805 at Montague, MA; listed as John of Montague and Lydia of Leverett.² Lydia Glazer died before 1854.³
     Lydia Glazer and John Rice resided at Leverett, MA.³

     Deacon Ebenezer Rice was born on 2 August 1781 at Sunderland, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Mary Battelle.³ Marriage banns for Deacon Ebenezer Rice and Sally Glazier were published on 16 May 1802 at Montague, MA; listed as Ebenezer of Montague and Sally of Leverett.⁴ Deacon Ebenezer Rice died on 11 November 1857.²
     Deacon Ebenezer Rice and Sally Glazier resided in 1854 at Rowe, MA.⁵

     Sally Glazier was born on 20 February 1783 at Oakham, MA, (not found in the published records).³ Marriage banns for Sally Glazier and Deacon Ebenezer Rice were published on 16 May 1802 at Montague, MA; listed as Ebenezer of Montague and Sally of Leverett.⁴ Sally Glazier died on 17 September 1871.²
     Sally Glazier was also known as Sally Glazer.⁵ She and Deacon Ebenezer Rice resided in 1854 at Rowe, MA.³

     Sally Bellows was born on 1 April 1767 at Southborough, MA.³ She was the daughter of Jotham Bellows and Abigail Knight. Sally Bellows married Josiah Rice, son of Josiah Rice and Sybil Battle, in May 1787; based on the Southborough published vital records for the marriage banns, the date is more likely May 1790.^4,2 Marriage banns for Sally Bellows and Josiah Rice were published on 15 May 1790 at Southborough, MA.³ Sally Bellows died on 4 May 1838.⁵
     Sally Bellows and Josiah Rice resided before 1801 in several towns.⁵ Sally Bellows and Josiah Rice resided after 1801 at Leverett, MA.⁵

     Sybil Rice was baptized on 18 November 1759 at Natick, MA; registered as daughter of Josiah of Springfield.² She was the daughter of Josiah Rice and Sybil Battle. Sybil Rice was born in 1760 at Sudbury, MA, (not found in the published records).¹
     Sybil Rice never married.¹