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     Sybil Moore was born on 13 June 1717 at Worcester, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Deacon Nathaniel Moore and Grace Rice.

     Jonathan Moore was born in 1770.¹ He died in 1854.¹

     Sarah Berry was born in 1778.¹ She died in 1876.¹

     Olive (?) was born on 25 September 1789.¹ She married Elisha Rice Jr, son of Elisha Rice and Eunice Farrar.¹ Olive (?) died on 20 October 1872.¹ She was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, Orleans Co, NY.¹

     Welthea Ripson was born on 7 November 1794.¹ She married Zebulon Gilbert Rice, son of Elisha Rice and Eunice Farrar.¹ Welthea Ripson died on 13 February 1851.¹ She was buried in 1852 at Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, Orleans Co, NY.¹
     Welthea Ripson and Zebulon Gilbert Rice appeared on the census of 1850 at Kendall, NY; on the 1850 census, Zebulon had a 14 year old boy named Alfred Whedon/Wheaton living with his family. Godfrey Whedon/Wheaton, age 13, lived with Zebulon's son, Jasper.²

     Caroline N Colston was born on 18 May 1820.¹ She was the daughter of Charles E Colston and Susan (?).¹ Caroline N Colston married Reuben Rice, son of Elisha Rice and Eunice Farrar.¹ Caroline N Colston died on 25 February 1851.¹ She was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, Orleans Co, NY.¹

     Rilla Ann Mallory was born on 2 November 1795 at Connecticut.^1,2 She married Zebulon Gilbert Rice, son of Elisha Rice and Eunice Farrar.¹ Rilla Ann Mallory died on 24 April 1881.¹ She was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, Orleans Co, NY.¹
     Rilla Ann Mallory and Zebulon Gilbert Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Kendall, NY; with Zebulon's son Elisha.²

     Ryan Barber was born on 6 October 1798 at Georgia, VT.² He was the son of Uri Barber.² Ryan Barber married Roxanna Rice, daughter of Elisha Rice and Eunice Farrar.¹ Ryan Barber died on 1 June 1850.¹ He was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Kendall, Orleans Co, NY.¹
     The first school house in Murray, now Kendall, was a log building, built in 1822. Ryan Barber was one of the first teachers.³ In May 1837 Ryan Barber, a magistrate, presided over the organization meeting for the Town of Kendall. From 1839 to 1841 Ryan Barber served as Supervisor for the Town of Kendall. On 1 June 1844, Ryan Barber was recorded as owning lot 58, 25 acres in the Town of Kendall.^4,5

     Simeon Cowles married Sarah Rice, daughter of Elisha Rice and Eunice Farrar.¹ Simeon Cowles died in 1839.²
     Simeon Cowles and Sarah Rice resided circa 1836 at Homer, Calhoun Co, MI, as Sarah was recorded as joining the First Freewill Baptist Church of Homer in that year.²

     Jerusha (?) married Henry Vose, son of Reuben Vose and Mary Rice; (not found in the published records).

     Susanna Moore was born on 13 May 1721 at Framingham, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes. Susanna Moore married John Matthews, son of John Matthews and Jerusha Bigelow, on 13 December 1743 at Southborough, MA; under the name Mathis.²

     Abraham Mason was born on 22 October 1778 at Kent County, DE.¹ He died on 29 August 1862.¹

     Jerusha Bigelow was born on 17 May 1697 at Marlborough, MA. She married John Matthews on 11 December 1718.

     Elizabeth Martyn was born on 16 May 1714 at Boston, MA. She married John Sweetser on 16 November 1738 at Malden, MA.¹

     Hannah Matthews was born on 4 May 1747 at Framingham, MA, under the name Mathis.² She was the daughter of John Matthews and Susanna Moore.

     Jabish Matthews was born on 27 April 1745 at Framingham, MA, under the name Mathes.² He was the son of John Matthews and Susanna Moore.

     John Matthews was born on 18 January 1694/95. He married Jerusha Bigelow on 11 December 1718.

     John Matthews was born on 17 October 1719 at Southborough, MA.² He was the son of John Matthews and Jerusha Bigelow. John Matthews married Susanna Moore, daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes, on 13 December 1743 at Southborough, MA; under the name Mathis.³
     Lived in Framingham, MA near the Havens'. Fought in French and Indian wars.

     John Matthews was born on 3 March 1750 at Framingham, MA, under the name Mathes.² He was the son of John Matthews and Susanna Moore.

     Samuel Matthews was baptized on 23 September 1753 at 1st Congregational Church, Framingham, MA.² He was the son of John Matthews and Susanna Moore.

     Sarah Matthews was born on 20 March 1748 at Framingham, MA, under the name Mathis.² She was the daughter of John Matthews and Susanna Moore. Sarah Matthews married Richard Sweetser, son of John Sweetser and Elizabeth Martyn, on 24 September 1778.³ Sarah Matthews died on 25 August 1819.³

     Susanna Matthews was baptized on 22 August 1756 at 1st Congregational Church, Framingham, MA.² She was the daughter of John Matthews and Susanna Moore.

     Josiah Moore was born on 10 April 1729 at Framingham, MA.² He was the son of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes.

     Martha Moore was born on 17 March 1730/31 at Framingham, MA, under the name Moor.² She was the daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes.

     Mary Moore was born on 14 March 1722/23 at Framingham, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes. Mary Moore married Samuel Clark, son of Arthur Clark and Hannah Morse, on 15 January 1746 at Framingham, MA; listed as Samuel of Sherborn and Mary of Framingham.^1,2 Mary Moore died on 1 April 1754 at Sherborn, MA; under the name Clark.²

     Peter Moore was born on 6 June 1734 at Framingham, MA, under the name More.¹ He was the son of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes. Peter Moore married Hannah (?).² Peter Moore died on 5 September 1816 at Phillipston, MA; aged 81y 6m, from a briar in the thumb.³
     Peter Moore and Hannah (?) immigrated in 1791 to Athol, MA.²

     Samuel Moore was born on 30 March 1727 at Framingham, MA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes.
     Samuel Moore died young. He died young.²

     Samuel Moore was born on 11 May 1740 at Framingham, MA.² He was the son of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes.

     Sarah Moore was born on 12 April 1732 at Framingham, MA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes.

     John Sweetser was born on 21 July 1700.² He married Elizabeth Martyn on 16 November 1738 at Malden, MA.¹

     Richard Sweetser was born on 17 November 1749.¹ He was the son of John Sweetser and Elizabeth Martyn. Richard Sweetser married Sarah Matthews, daughter of John Matthews and Susanna Moore, on 24 September 1778.¹ Richard Sweetser died on 12 January 1844.¹
     Richard Sweetser was a farmer of North Yarmouth, ME and Gray, ME. He began military service in May 1775; eight months enlistment in the American Revolution.¹

     Samuel Clark was born on 11 June 1722 at Sherborn, MA.¹ He was the son of Arthur Clark and Hannah Morse. Samuel Clark married Mary Moore, daughter of Samuel Moore and Sarah Haynes, on 15 January 1746 at Framingham, MA; listed as Samuel of Sherborn and Mary of Framingham.^2,1 Samuel Clark died on 14 March 1795 at Sherborn, MA; aged 72y, under the name Clarke.¹ He was buried at Farm Cemetery, Sherborn, MA.¹

     Arthur Clark was born on 24 July 1751 at Sherborn, MA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Clark and Mary Moore.

     Mary Clark was born on 13 October 1747 at Sherborn, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Clark and Mary Moore.

     Samuel Clark was born on 7 August 1749 at Sherborn, MA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Clark and Mary Moore. Samuel Clark married Elizabeth Learned, daughter of Edward Learned and Sarah Pratt, on 23 April 1778 at Sherborn, MA.² Samuel Clark married Mary Death, daughter of Henry Death and Rachel Leland, on 8 June 1825 at Sherborn, MA; listed as Mary Breck (probably widow of Thomas).³ Samuel Clark died on 14 December 1839 at Sherborn, MA; at age 90 years 4 months.⁴

     William Clark was born on 21 October 1753 at Sherborn, MA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Clark and Mary Moore. William Clark married Elizabeth Whitney, daughter of Daniel Whitney and Miriam Leland, on 24 June 1784 at Sherborn, MA.¹ William Clark died on 15 April 1846 at Sherborn, MA; aged 92y 6m, from old age.¹

     Elizabeth Whitney was born on 29 April 1765 at Sherborn, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Whitney and Miriam Leland. Elizabeth Whitney married William Clark, son of Samuel Clark and Mary Moore, on 24 June 1784 at Sherborn, MA.¹ Elizabeth Whitney died on 27 February 1835 at Sherborn, MA; aged 70y, under the name Clark.¹

     Mary Death was born on 13 April 1750 at Sherborn, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Death and Rachel Leland. Mary Death married Samuel Clark, son of Samuel Clark and Mary Moore, on 8 June 1825 at Sherborn, MA; listed as Mary Breck (probably widow of Thomas).¹ Mary Death died on 6 May 1848 at Sherborn, MA; aged 98y 28d, under the name Clark, from old age.¹

     Daniel Whitney was born on 13 December 1733 at Sherborn, MA.¹ He is the son of James Whitney and Elizabeth Twitchell. Daniel Whitney married Miriam Leland, daughter of Daniel Leland and Mary Death, on 11 June 1761 at Sherborn, MA.¹ Daniel Whitney died on 6 April 1810 at Sherborn, MA; aged 76y.¹ He was buried at Plain Cemetery, Sherborn, MA.¹

     Miriam Leland was born on 1 September 1740 at Sherborn, MA, under the name Lealand.¹ She is the daughter of Daniel Leland and Mary Death. Miriam Leland married Daniel Whitney, son of James Whitney and Elizabeth Twitchell, on 11 June 1761 at Sherborn, MA.¹ Miriam Leland died on 31 December 1817 at Sherborn, MA; aged 77y, under the name Whitney.¹ She was buried at Plain Cemetery, Sherborn, MA.¹

     John Spencer was born on 2 March 1746 at Haddam, CT.¹ He married Esther Bunnell in 1772 at Claremont, NH.¹ John Spencer died in 1808 at Mira Gut, NS.¹

     Esther Bunnell was born on 30 November 1737 at New Haven, CT.¹ She married John Spencer in 1772 at Claremont, NH.¹ Esther Bunnell died in 1808 at Mira Gut, NS.¹

     Hezekiah Spencer was born on 16 December 1772 at Claremont, NH.¹ He was the son of John Spencer and Esther Bunnell.² Hezekiah Spencer married Frances Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?), on 30 March 1801 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^3,1 Hezekiah Spencer died in June 1851 at Mira Gut, NS.¹

     Miriam Harding married 1st Paul Hazelton, son of Paul Hazeltine and Mary Rice, on 7 November 1788 at Townshend, VT. If there were any children of Paul Hazeltine and Miriam Harding, they are unknown.^1,2 Miriam Harding died circa 5 August 1793 at Pawlet, VT. There is a cemetery card for Paul Hazelton, dated 5 August 1793, age 26, but it is believed that this grave, although recorded to Paul, was actually for his first wife, Mariam. There is a marriage record for Paul Hazeltine of Pawlet to Rachel Butts on 2 November 1797 by John Griswold, Minister.¹

     Amoret Wheelock was born in 1770 at Nictaux, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice. Amoret Wheelock married Samuel Morse Jr, son of Samuel Morse and Lydia Church, on 13 December 1796 at Nictaux, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,1

     Mary Willett married Sumner Wheelock, son of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice, on 2 March 1819. In one manuscript, Ms McCormick has the marriage as 1815 and in the other manuscript 2 March 1819.^1,2

     Hannah B. Baltzor married Charles Wheelock, son of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice, in 1831.¹

     Elkanah Morton married Sarah Wheelock, daughter of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice.

     Azabah Gates was the daughter of John Gates.¹ Azabah Gates married Ward Wheelock, son of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice, in 1804. In one place, Ms McCormick lists 1804 as Ward's birth year and in another, his marriage year as 1804. Marriage in 1804 is the correct entry.²

     Elias Wheelock was the son of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice. Elias Wheelock married Mary Hook.¹

     Charles Wheelock was born in 1791.¹ He was the son of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice. Charles Wheelock married Hannah B. Baltzor in 1831.¹

     Martha Sumner married Obediah Wheelock on 26 October 1733 at Mendon, MA.¹

     Michael Martin was born at United States of America, In the 1891 census, Michael's daughter, Sarah, gave her father's birth as U.S.² He married Abigail Wheelock, daughter of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice. Michael Martin died in 1859.¹

     Abigail Wheelock married Michael Martin. Abigail Wheelock was born after 1767 at Nova Scotia.^2,1 She was the daughter of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice.

     Sumner Wheelock was the son of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice. Sumner Wheelock married Mary Willett on 2 March 1819. In one manuscript, Ms McCormick has the marriage as 1815 and in the other manuscript 2 March 1819.^1,2

     Frances Rice was born circa 1783, the date and Place of Frances' birth are not known. Beriah and Meriam Rice were recorded in land transactions at Annapolis between 1770 and 1783, at Dartmouth between 1787 and 1789 and at Halifax in 1790. Beriah Rice was listed on a tax roll in Halifax in 1792.² She was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?). Frances Rice was baptized on 26 March 1801 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.¹ She married Hezekiah Spencer, son of John Spencer and Esther Bunnell, on 30 March 1801 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^3,1 Frances Rice died on 7 June 1866 at Mira Gut, NS.^4,1
     Frances Rice also went by the name of "Fanny."¹

     Asaph Wheelock was born circa 1771 at Annapolis County, NS.¹ He was the son of Obadiah Wheelock and Rachel Rice. Asaph Wheelock married Mary Church in 1797.¹

     Elizabeth Wheelock was the daughter of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice. Elizabeth Wheelock died single, age over 80.²

     Samuel Morse Jr was born circa 1768.³ He was the son of Samuel Morse and Lydia Church.² Samuel Morse Jr married Amoret Wheelock, daughter of Elias Wheelock and Sarah Rice, on 13 December 1796 at Nictaux, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,4 Samuel Morse Jr died before 28 October 1843.⁵
     Samuel Morse Jr left a will on 15 August 1842 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 28 Oct 1843: LWT of Samuel Morse Sen.(sic), of Annapolis dated 15 Aug 1842. Wife: Amaret. Children: Elias Morse, Samuel Morse, Jun., Major Morse, Martin Morse and Sophia Bent the wife of Stillman S. Bent. Page 4, probate granted to Martin and Major Morse on 28 Oct 1843. Sophia was deceased by 16 Apr 1870, her children: Mary Bent, Harriet Reed the wife of John B. Reed, Jessie Easson wife of Alexander Easson. A John Emslie may have been a son-in-law.⁵

     Americus Wheelock was the son of Obadiah Wheelock and Rachel Rice.

     Samuel Wheelock was the son of Obadiah Wheelock and Rachel Rice. Samuel Wheelock married Ann Elizabeth Bostans on 31 December 1829 at Wilmot, Annapolis Co, NS.² Samuel Wheelock died on 27 February 1872 at Wilmot, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     The parents and Rice ancestors of Samuel are doubtful. Your authors note that Samuel is not mentioned in Obadiah Wheelock's will. Note also that Rachel Rice was born in 1745 so Samuel would have had to be born before 1795.⁴ He left a will on 1 January 1872 at Wilmot, Annapolis Co, NS,, which was recorded 29 Apr 1872: LWT of Samuel Wheelock of Wilmot, farmer, dated 01 Jan 1872. Wife: Ann Eliza Wheelock. Relationships not specified however he left his estate to the following: Samuel W. Barteaux, Abel W. Barteaux, Reece Goucher, G.E. Spurr and Samuel W. Baker.³

     Mary (?) married Thaddeus Hazelton, son of Paul Hazeltine and Mary Rice, circa 1785.²
     Mary (?) also went by the name of "Polly (?)."² 7 August 1787 Windham County, VT Mary (?) and Thaddeus Hazelton sold land to a Mr Gates.¹ Mary (?) and Thaddeus Hazelton resided in 1797 at Tinmouth, VT.¹

     James Ingraham was born in 1780 at Hartford, CT.²
     James Ingraham In her Cape Breton Kith and Kin, E E Jackson says that James Ingraham came with his parents about 1791 from New England to Margaree (Inverness County, Nova Scotia).
Is this the Jacob S Ingraham, enumerated in the 1818 census, age 30 and in Cape Breton for 27 years, residing at Baddeck, married with four children, parents born in the United States?³

     Catherine Rice was born before 18 September 1799.^3,2 She was christened on 19 September 1799 at Saint George Anglican Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS. Francis and Mrs Owens were witnesses to this baptism.⁴ She was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Owens. Catherine Rice married Robert Cranton, son of Captain Robert Cranton and Ann Stone, on 26 September 1816 at Northeast Margaree, Inverness Co, NS.^2,5 Catherine Rice died on 18 June 1856 at Margaree, Inverness Co, NS.⁶
     Robert and Catherine were "among the charter members of the Congregational Church organized in 1822. The land on which the first church was built, and where the cemetery now is at Margaree Centre, was donated to the church by this fine pioneer couple."⁷

     Pricilla Marshall was born on 29 November 1773 at Clarence, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Marshall.¹ Pricilla Marshall married 1st Calvin Wheelock, son of Obadiah Wheelock and Rachel Rice, circa 1804 at Nova Scotia.¹

     Obediah Wheelock married Martha Sumner on 26 October 1733 at Mendon, MA.¹ Obediah Wheelock died before 5 April 1765 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS. Son Jesse, age 16, son of Obediaih Wheelock, husbandman, deceased, selected Obediah Wheelock, gentleman of Annapolis Royal as guardian.²

     Sarah Maria Ingraham was born in 1808.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of James Ingraham and Ann Muckford. Sarah Maria Ingraham married Robert Muckford Rice, son of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Ann (?), on 17 March 1830.^6,3 Sarah Maria Ingraham died on 19 February 1892 at Little Bras d'Or, NS; at age 84 years. The Rice Genealogical Register has the date as 18 February.^7,5,8
     Sarah Maria Ingraham was also known as Sarah Margaret Ingraham.^9,5 She and Robert Muckford Rice resided between 1830 and 1838 at Northeast Margaree, Inverness Co, NS. They joined the Baptist church there in 1835.¹ Sarah Maria Ingraham and Robert Muckford Rice resided after 1838 at Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton Co, NS. They joined the Upper North Sydney Baptist Church by letter of transfer on 15 November 1838.¹ Sarah Maria Ingraham and Robert Muckford Rice appeared on the census of 1881 at Ball's Creek District, Cape Breton Co, NS; Robert Rice, male, married, age 75, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Sarah Rice, female, married, age 72, born Nova Scotia; Mary Rice, female, age 11, born Nova Scotia; May McDonald, female, age 20, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Servant.¹⁰ Sarah Maria Ingraham and Robert Muckford Rice resided on 17 April 1891 at Leitches Creek District, Cape Breton Co, NS. The 1891 census for Leitches Creek lists Robert Rice, age 85, and his wife Sarah, age 82.¹¹

     Robert Muckford Rice was born in 1805 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS.^4,3 He was the son of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Ann (?). Robert Muckford Rice was born on 23 June 1807 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS.¹ He married Sarah Maria Ingraham, daughter of James Ingraham and Ann Muckford, on 17 March 1830.^5,3 Robert Muckford Rice died on 18 February 1892 at Little Bras d'Or, NS; at age 87.^6,7,8
     Robert Muckford Rice and Sarah Maria Ingraham resided between 1830 and 1838 at Northeast Margaree, Inverness Co, NS. They joined the Baptist church there in 1835.¹ Robert Muckford Rice and Sarah Maria Ingraham resided after 1838 at Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton Co, NS. They joined the Upper North Sydney Baptist Church by letter of transfer on 15 November 1838.¹ Robert Muckford Rice and Sarah Maria Ingraham appeared on the census of 1881 at Ball's Creek District, Cape Breton Co, NS; Robert Rice, male, married, age 75, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Sarah Rice, female, married, age 72, born Nova Scotia; Mary Rice, female, age 11, born Nova Scotia; May McDonald, female, age 20, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Servant.⁹ Robert Muckford Rice and Sarah Maria Ingraham resided on 17 April 1891 at Leitches Creek District, Cape Breton Co, NS. The 1891 census for Leitches Creek lists Robert Rice, age 85, and his wife Sarah, age 82.¹⁰

     Benjamin Rice was the son of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?).

     John McKillop married 1st Letetia Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?).¹

     Sophia Rice was born between 1798 and 1801 at Nova Scotia, age 80 in the 1881 Canada census.² She was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Owens. Sophia Rice married David Parker McQuillan on 22 July 1818 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS, the marriage record includes the place of marriage as "Burdeck" and not at St George Church.¹ Sophia Rice died on 15 February 1892 at Brooklyn, NY; at the home of her son Rev. J. B. McQuillin.^3,2
     Sophia Rice was also known as Naomi Rice.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1881 at Yarmouth, NS.^2,5

     Robert Cranton was born on 19 May 1795.⁴ He was the son of Captain Robert Cranton and Ann Stone.³ Robert Cranton married Catherine Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Owens, on 26 September 1816 at Northeast Margaree, Inverness Co, NS.^2,5 Robert Cranton died on 10 October 1871 at Margaree, Inverness Co, NS.⁴
     Robert and Catherine were "among the charter members of the Congregational Church organized in 1822. The land on which the first church was built, and where the cemetery now is at Margaree Centre, was donated to the church by this fine pioneer couple."³ He resided in 1871 at Margaree, Inverness Co, NS, with his son Henry Cranton according to the 1871 census.⁶

     Alice Rice was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?). Alice Rice married Jacob Dennison.^2,1

     Thomas Rice was born circa 1809 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Ann (?). Thomas Rice married Armenia Ross.³
     Thomas Rice resided in 1861 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS. The 1861 census for Baddeck lists Thomas Rice with 6 males and 3 females in the household.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Baddeck District, Victoria Co, NS; as a widower with his son Theophilus.²

     Benjamin Belcher Reed was born on 26 February 1777 at Horton, Kings Co, NS.¹ He was the son of Duncan Reed and Zerusha Post. Benjamin Belcher Reed married 2nd Sarah Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?), circa 1825 at All Saints Anglican Church, Granville, Annapolis Co, NS. A partial extract of the Benjamin Reed entry: "Benj Reed Married for his second wife Sarah Troop Widdow of the late Joseph Troop of Granville and the Daughter of... Rice of Annapolis and had by her Joseph Troop their son Born 17 July 1826. Sarah his Wife departed this life 26 March 1827." It is likely that Sarah was born in Annapolis County and remained there when her father moved to Cape Breton.² Benjamin Belcher Reed died on 24 April 1860 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹

     Joseph Troop was born on 1 October 1770 at Annapolis County, NS.² He was the son of Valentine Troop and Catherine Church. Joseph Troop married 1st Sarah Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?), before 1796.^3,1 Joseph Troop died in 1821 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     Joseph Troop left a will circa 1821 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS,, LWT of Joseph Troop of Granville, "freeholder". Widow Sarah remarried in 1824 to Benjamin Reid(sic) of Hopewell, N.B. They had eight daughters the eldest of whom was Sophia. Son-in-law: William H. Morse. Brother: George Troop. Kinsman: Joseph Fellows.⁴

     Nancy Elderkin was born on 5 April 1784.² She was the daughter of Jeptha Elderkin and Emma Johnson.^2,3 Nancy Elderkin married Asaph Rice, son of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?), on 9 June 1803 at Horton, Kings Co, NS; by Rev Twining.⁴

     John King married 2nd Letetia Rice, daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?). F B Wichman, in his Lineage of Richard King (1819-18xx), lists one of the offspring of Lydia Smith (b1753) and Isaac Jr King as John King (b1782) who married a Letetia ? on 28 December 1808. It is likely that this is the second marriage of Letetia Rice, daughter of Beriah Jr Rice and mother of Elizabeth McKillup who married Thomas King, Thomas being an earlier offspring of Lydia Smith and Isaac Jr King!^2,1

     Letetia Rice married 1st John McKillop.¹ Letetia Rice married 2nd John King. F B Wichman, in his Lineage of Richard King (1819-18xx), lists one of the offspring of Lydia Smith (b1753) and Isaac Jr King as John King (b1782) who married a Letetia ? on 28 December 1808. It is likely that this is the second marriage of Letetia Rice, daughter of Beriah Jr Rice and mother of Elizabeth McKillup who married Thomas King, Thomas being an earlier offspring of Lydia Smith and Isaac Jr King!^2,1 Letetia Rice was born circa 1770.^3,4 She was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?).

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Beriah Rice