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     Lydia Rice was born circa 1657 at Sudbury, MA, the 2nd Lydia Rice is proven by the fact she was given land by her father, 10 May 1662, long after her half sister Lydia had married in 1645 to Hugh Drury.¹' She was the daughter of Deacon Edmund Rice and Mercy Hurd (?).^2,3 Lydia Rice married James Hawkins Jr, son of James Hawkins and Mary Mills, circa 1678.¹ Lydia Rice died on 26 May 1718; (death year may be 1709).

     Capt Samuel Wells was born on 13 April 1660 at Wethersfield, CT, (18th per Supplement).^4,5,6,3 He was the son of Samuel Wells and Elizabeth Hollister. Capt Samuel Wells married Ruth Rice, daughter of Deacon Edmund Rice and Mercy Hurd (?), on 20 June 1683 at Wethersfield, CT; (not found in the published records).^7,2,3 Capt Samuel Wells died on 28 August 1731 at Glastonbury, CT.^8,3,9
     Samuel and Ruth Wells sold land on 1 June 1684 as follows: "In consideration of £34, paid by Eleazer How, Carpenter, for the town of Marlboro, in the Countie of Middlesex, &c, sold and conveyed to said Eleazer How, a parcel of upland or House lot of about 12 1/2 acres, lying within the bounds of the town of Marlboro...."^10,9 He was grandson of Governor Thomas Wells of the Connecticut Colony.³

     Ruth Rice was born on 29 September 1659 at Sudbury (Marlborough), MA.^4,2,3,5 She was the daughter of Deacon Edmund Rice and Mercy Hurd (?). Ruth Rice married Capt Samuel Wells, son of Samuel Wells and Elizabeth Hollister, on 20 June 1683 at Wethersfield, CT; (not found in the published records).^4,2,3 Ruth Rice died on 30 March 1742 at Glastonbury, CT; under the name Welles.^6,7,3,8
     Samuel and Ruth Wells sold land on 1 June 1684 as follows: "In consideration of £34, paid by Eleazer How, Carpenter, for the town of Marlboro, in the Countie of Middlesex, &c, sold and conveyed to said Eleazer How, a parcel of upland or House lot of about 12 1/2 acres, lying within the bounds of the town of Marlboro...."^9,8

     Peter Rice was born on 29 March 1749 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Ensign Abraham Rice and Persis Robinson. Peter Rice married Levina Howe, daughter of Joseph Howe and Grace Rice, on 2 January 1772 at Marlborough, MA.^5,1,2 Peter Rice died on 9 December 1826 at Marlborough, MA; aged 77y.^6,7,8 He was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.^6,5
     Peter Rice left a will on 10 January 1815, proved 13 February 1827.⁸

     Mary Rice was born on 19 September 1646 at Sudbury, MA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Mary Rice married Thomas Brigham, son of Thomas Brigham and Mercy Hurd (?), on 27 December 1665 at Marlborough, MA; registered without the bride's maiden name.^5,3,6 Mary Rice died before 30 May 1695 at Marlborough, MA.¹

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 4 August 1648 at Sudbury, MA.^4,5 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Elizabeth Rice married John Brewer, son of John Brewer and Ann (?).^1,2,4 Elizabeth Rice died on 25 February 1739/40 at Sudbury, MA.⁶
     Elizabeth Rice share of her husband's estate was settled at £292.8 on 12 March 1693.⁷

     Hannah Rice was born circa 1651 at Sudbury, MA, (not found in the published records).² She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Hannah Rice married Eleazer Ward, son of Deacon William Ward and Elizabeth (?), on 10 July 1675 at Marlborough, MA; (5 August per Ward).^1,2,4,5 Hannah Rice married 2nd Richard Taylor on 17 October 1677 at Sudbury, MA.^6,3,2,5,7 Hannah Rice died on 11 August 1707; (not found in the Sudbury vital records).

     Jonathan Rice was born on 3 July 1654 at Sudbury, MA.^3,2,4 He was the son of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Jonathan Rice married Martha Eames on 23 March 1674/75 at Sudbury, MA; the marriage is explicitly 75-6, while the death is explicitly 75, but Ward gives his opinion that the marriage record is the one in error.^5,2,6 Jonathan Rice married Rebecca Watson on 1 November 1677 at Sudbury, MA; (1679 per Cambridge records, which do not mention Sudbury at all).^2,7,8 Jonathan Rice married Elizabeth Wheeler on 12 February 1690/91 at Sudbury, MA.^5,2,9 Jonathan Rice died on 12 April 1725 at Framingham, MA, at age 70, in his 71st year according to his gravestone.^5,10 He was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Framingham, MA.¹¹ He estate was probated on 21 May 1725 at Middlesex County, MA.^12,13,14
     Jonathan Rice was an innkeeper, operating a public house for many years at East Sudbury, MA.¹³ He resided circa 1706 at Framingham, MA, he moved in with his father after his mother died.^15,13 He bought 38 acres at Salem End in Framingham from Benjamin Nurse and resold it to son Abraham in 1725 on 16 June 1707.¹⁵ He served as selectman in Framingham 10 times beginning 1708 and sat in the General Court in 1711 and 1720.¹³ He left a will on 15 March 1724/25 at Framingham, MA,, proved 21 May 1725. Will mentions wife: Elizabeth, sons: Jonathan, David, Henry, Hezekiah, Abraham, Ezekiel, Phineas, Richard, daughters: Anna wife of William Cutler, Martha wife of James Whitney, Elizabeth wife of Daniel Pratt, Sarah, Abigail. Executor: son Hezekiah.^5,16,14

     Abigail Rice was born on 17 June 1657 at Sudbury, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Abigail Rice died on 9 December 1735 at Sudbury, MA.⁵

     Deacon David Rice was born on 27 December 1659 at Sudbury, MA.^4,2,5 He was the son of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Deacon David Rice married Hannah Walker, daughter of Thomas Walker and Mary (?), on 7 April 1687 at Sudbury, MA.^6,3,2,7 Deacon David Rice died on 16 October 1723 at Framingham, MA; aged 63y (not found in the published records).^6,8
     11 October 1682 Deacon David Rice bought 60 acres between Cochituate Pond and his father's land, from Gookin and How.⁸ He was an original member of the church in Framingham, serving as deacon, selectman, and treasurer in Framingham.^8,6 David Rice's estate was settled as follows: Bezaleel and Josiah Rice Administrators. Agreement of the heirs, 9 November 1723, was signed by Bezaleel Rice, Josiah Rice, Samuel Frost and his wife Elizabeth, John Bent and his wife Hannah.⁶

     Tamasine Rice was born on 2 February 1661/62 at Sudbury, MA, (literally 1661).^2,5 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Tamasine Rice married Benjamin Parmenter, son of John Parmenter and Amy (?), on 22 September 1680 at Sudbury, MA.^1,3,2,4,6 Tamasine Rice died on 15 April 1748 at Sudbury, MA.^4,7

     John Moore Sr was born in 1610 at Henham, co Essex, England.³ He married Bridget (?).² John Moore Sr married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Frost, on 27 November 1633 at Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, England.^4,2,3 John Moore Sr died on 6 January 1673/74 at Sudbury, MA; (literally 73).^5,6 He estate was probated on 7 April 1674.^7,8,9
     John Moore Sr left a will on 25 August 1668 at Sudbury, MA,, mentioning eldest son John of Lancaster, sons William, Jacob, Joseph, and Benjamin, eldest daughter Elizabeth Rice, daughters Mary Stone and Lydia Cutler, and executrix wife Elizabeth.^7,10

     Bridget (?) married John Moore Sr.¹ Bridget (?) died before 1639 at England.¹

     Lydia Rice was born on 4 June 1668 at Sudbury, MA.^5,2,6 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Lydia Rice married Deacon Samuel Wheelock, son of Gershom Wheelock and Hannah Stodder, circa 1692.^1,7,3,6,8

     Mercy Rice was born on 1 January 1670/71 at Sudbury, MA, (literally 1670, listed as Mary).^2,4,5 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore. Mercy Rice married Elnathan Allen, son of Daniel Allen and Mary Sherman.^1,3,2,4,6 Mercy Rice died on 30 August 1727 at Sudbury, MA; and was listed as "Mary". (Ward indicates location of death as Hopkinton).^7,8,6

     Thomas Rice was baptized on 26 January 1625/26 at Stanstead, co Suffolk, England.⁴ He was the son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Thomas Rice married Mary King, daughter of Deacon Thomas King and Anne Collins, in 1651 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^5,6,3 Thomas Rice died on 16 November 1681 at Sudbury, MA; (at Marlborough per Ward).^7,8,9
     Thomas Rice and Mary King resided in 1664 at Marlborough, MA, The Boston Gazette, of 26 December 1768, communicates the subject of the longevity of Thomas' children. Article contains errors regarding the age of Thomas. Follow up article: Middlesex News Extra, Jun 8-14, 1984. Thomas was a proprietor.^10,11,12

     Mary King was born in 1630 at Shaston, Dorsetshire, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Deacon Thomas King and Anne Collins. Mary King married Thomas Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, in 1651 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^5,6,2 Mary King died on 22 March 1714/15 at Sudbury, MA.^7,8
     Mary King and Thomas Rice resided in 1664 at Marlborough, MA, The Boston Gazette, of 26 December 1768, communicates the subject of the longevity of Thomas' children. Article contains errors regarding the age of Thomas. Follow up article: Middlesex News Extra, Jun 8-14, 1984. Thomas was a proprietor.^9,10,11 Mary King left a will on 10 May 1710 at Marlborough, MA,, "May 10, in the 8th year (1710) of Queen Ann's reign", proved April 11, 1715, gave to sons Thomas of Marlboro, Peter, Nathaniel, Ephraim, Gershom, James, Jonas and Elisha, to daughters Mary White, Sarah Adams, Frances Allen and Grace Moore.¹²

     Grace Rice was born circa 1652 at Sudbury, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Mary King.³ Grace Rice died on 3 January 1653/54 at Sudbury, MA; (literally 1653).^1,2,4

     Mary Rice was born on 4 September 1656 at Sudbury, MA.^5,3,2,6 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ Mary Rice married 1st Josiah White, son of John White and Joane West, on 28 November 1678 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3,2,7 Mary Rice married 2nd Thomas Sawyer, son of Thomas Sawyer and Mary Prescott, on 15 July 1718 at Lancaster, MA.^3,8,9 Mary Rice died on 22 August 1733 at Lancaster, MA; under the name Sawyer.^3,10
     Mary Rice was admitted to the church on 30 August 1712 at Lancaster, MA.¹¹ She is said in the Gazette to have lived to the age of 80.³

     Capt. Peter Rice was born on 24 October 1658 at Sudbury, MA.^1,2,3,6 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁵ Capt. Peter Rice married Rebecca Howe, daughter of Abraham How and Hannah Ward, circa 1688 at Marlborough, MA; there is no record of their marriage in Marlborough, but Rebecca was mentioned as wife of Peter Rice in her father's will of 1694 and as Rebecca Rice in her mother's will of 1716.^1,2,3 Capt. Peter Rice died on 28 November 1753 at Marlborough, MA; aged 95y 1m 4d.^7,2,8,9 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁸
     Capt. Peter Rice resided at Marlborough, MA. Peter built, and his descendants for many generations occupied, the Peter Rice Homestead. This home is now the residence of the Marlborough Historical Society.¹⁰ He was in the military as a Captain of the train-band and, in 1711, one of the committee to designate the garrison houses in Marlborough, MA and designated the heads of families that were to belong to them in 1711.^7,4 He left a will on 6 January 1746/47, proved 7 Jan 1754. The will names wife Rebecca; sons Elisha, Cyprian, Pelatiah, Peter, and Abraham; daughters Abigail Bouker and Rebecca Eager. Abraham Rice, Executor.⁷

     Nathaniel Rice was born on 3 January 1660/61 at Sudbury, MA, (literally 1660).^1,2,3,5 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ Nathaniel Rice married 1st Sarah Stone before 1704.^1,2,3 Nathaniel Rice married 2nd Patience Brown, daughter of Thomas Brown and Patience Foster, in December 1704 at Sudbury, MA.^6,2,7,8 Nathaniel Rice died on 13 November 1726 at Sudbury, MA; aged 65y.^6,2,9,10 He was buried at North Cemetery, Wayland, MA.¹⁰
     Nathaniel Rice left a will on 11 November 1726, Joseph Muzzey (Muzzy), Executor. Son Nathaniel, administrator. The will named son Nathaniel, daughters Patience Muzzy and Mary Rice, and son-in-law Micah Stone. Samuel Stone was appointed guardian on 9 December 1726 for Mary Rice in her 19th year and Nathaniel Rice in his 17th year.¹¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 15 January 1662/63 at Sudbury, MA, (literally 1662).^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Mary King.³ John Adams married 2nd Sarah Rice.² She died circa 1742; at age 80 according to the Boston Gazette.^1,5
     Sarah Rice was dismissed from the church of Marlboro to that of Concord on 16 February 1682 at Marlborough, MA.¹

     Ephraim Rice was born on 15 April 1665 at Marlborough, MA.^5,2,3,6 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ Ephraim Rice married Hannah Livermore, daughter of John Livermore and Hannah (?), on 21 February 1688/89 at Watertown, MA; (22nd per Ward) listed as Ephraim of Sudbury and Hannah of Watertown.^7,8,2,3 Ephraim Rice married Mary Noyes, daughter of Joseph Noyes and Mary Darwell, on 24 March 1724/25 at Sudbury, MA; (literally 1725).^9,8,3 Ephraim Rice died on 25 October 1732 at Sudbury, MA; aged 67y.^10,3,9,11 He was buried at North Cemetery, Wayland, MA.¹¹
     Ephraim Rice and Hannah Livermore resided in 1688/89 at Sudbury, MA.⁸ Ephraim Rice was a proprietor of Worcester, having 30 acres of land granted him in that town in 1718. So far as is known, he never resided there.⁸ Ephraim Rice left a will on 20 October 1732, proved 27 Nov 1732. The will mentions wife Mary; sons Ephraim, Thomas, Gershom, and John; the heirs of Josiah, deceased; daughters Mary and Hannah Rice. Son Isaac Rice, Executor.⁸

     Gershom Rice was born on 9 May 1667 at Marlborough, MA.^5,2,6 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ Gershom Rice married Elizabeth Balcom, daughter of Henry Balcom and Elizabeth Haynes.^7,3,2 Gershom Rice died on 19 December 1768 at Worcester, MA; aged 101y. According to Ward, a tribute to Gershom Rice appeared in the Boston Gazette. In part it reads:
"Worcester, 19 December 1768. This day died here Mr. Gershom Rice, who completed the age of 101 years some time last May, besides retained his reason and understanding in a very good degree to the last.
"He enjoyed a long and almost uninterrupted state of bodily health; was able, till very lately, to travel on foot a mile or two a day among his neighbors; eat his food with a good appetite and sleep quietly at night without any attendance.
"He was naturally of a very pleasant disposition, very courteous in his behavior towards all, and withal grave and serious. Of late, the decay of Nature came on him fast; and he went calmly and quietly at last, expressing his hope and trust in his Redeemer for admission to a better world."
He was one of the "fathers of the town", and occupied many situations of public trust and confidence. The first place of worship in Worcester was at his house.^8,9,10,11 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Worcester, MA.¹¹
     Gershom Rice resided circa 1696 at Groton, CT.¹²
According to the Abstracts of Early Worcester Land Titles (copied from Middlesex County records): "Gershom Rice of Groton, Conn. and his wife, Elizabeth, sold to her brothers, John and Joseph Balcom, of Sudbury, November 12, 1709, for forty and Two pounds Some part in money the other part in moveables It being part of the Portion of my wife Elisabeth of her father Henry Balcoms Estate formerly of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex..."¹³
According to the Abstracts of Land Records for New London and Groton, CT:
On 28 April 1704 James Morgan and Nehemiah Smith, on behalf of the town, sell to Gershom Rice ten acres of meetinghouse finishing land .... joining westerly to his own land, which was laid out to Daniel Lane. The deed was recorded 23 July 1708.
On 8 May 1708 Nehemiah Smith, Esq, of Groton to Gershom Rice of Groton and Jonas Rice of Sudbury, MA, 2 parcels: 200 acres in Groton, formerly New London, ... 50 acres in Groton (partially) ... deed recorded 16 May 1709, John Avery, John Seabury, Andrew Kinnicum, witnesses.
On 19 May 1709 Jonas and Gershom Rice make a division of land ... deed recorded 20 May 1709, Andrew Kinnicum, Ephraim Rogers, Joseph Dean, witnesses.
On 27 Feb 1709/10 Gershom Rice, husbandman, to Jonathan Smith, 40 acres ... consideration £19 ... witnesses Nehemiah Smith, Joseph Woodmansee, Lydia Smith, witnesses.
On 10 Feb 1709/10 Gershom Rice of Groton for £40 in money at eight shillings per ounce ... to Nathaniel Brown ... deed recorded 8 March 1709/10, Aaron Stark, Abel Stark, witnesses.
On 22 Jan 1713/14 Gershom Rice of Groton, yeoman, to Nathaniel Brown ... recorded 22 Jan 1713/14, Nehemiah Smith, Lydia Smith, Mary Cleveland (her mark), witnesses.
On 29 April 1714 Gershom Rice to Aaron Stark ... recorded 29 April 1714 (Gershom Rice personally appeared), Edward Yeomans, Nehmiah Smith, witnesses.
On 20 April 1714 Gershom Rice of Groton, yeoman, to Jonathan Smith, cordwinder ... recorded 20 Apr 1714, Lydia Smith, Dority Smith, Elizabeth Rice, witnesses.
(undated) Gershom Rice of Groton to Nehemiah Smith, land at Nowayanck Neck ... recorded 8 Feb 1714, Lydia Smith, Elizabeth Hayns, witnesses.¹⁴
A letter dated 1 April 1713 and addressed to Elizabeth Rice at Groton, CT: from "Elizabeth Balcom to her loving daughter, Elizabeth Rice, living in Groton." Letter also referenced grandchildren Gershom, Jr, Elizabeth, Matthias.¹²
Ward cites a petition dated 13 October 1713 signed by Gershom and Jonas "of Marlboro" as evidence that Gershom had moved back to Marlborough by the fall of 1713. (The petition was presented to the General Court expressing desire to enter upon a new settlement of Worcester.) We have found no other evidence that Gershom had returned to Marlborough in 1713. Rather, evidence suggests that Gershom may have still been living at Groton.¹⁵
From the Abstracts of Early Worcester Land Titles: " William Payne, of Boston, Blacksmith, sold to Gershom Rice of Groton in the County of New London and Colony of Connecticut, yeoman, May 26, 1712 for Fifty pounds of good Silver current money, 'All the Messuage or Tenement with all the land whereon ye Same Doth Stand, and is thereunto belonging and appertaining Situate Standing and being in Worcester in the County of Middlesex in New England Containing Fifty acres more or less ..... '
"Deed signed by William Payne, and Elisabeth Payne, his wife, with her mark, in the presence of Jonas Rice and Edward Weaver, Sen., and recorded at Charlestown Oct 19, 1713, Book 16, p. 383."¹⁶ On 21 August 1721 Gershom Rice conveyed 103 acres of land in
Worcester to John Duncan.⁸
On 21 August 1721 Gershom Rice conveyed 103 acres of land in Worcester to his daughter Sarah and her husband Daniel.⁸

     James Rice was born on 31 March 1669 at Marlborough, MA, (WARD & Rice Gen'l Register indicate date of birth of 6 March 1669).^5,2,3,6 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ James Rice married Sarah Stone, daughter of Deacon Daniel Stone and Mary Moore.^1,2 James Rice died on 14 October 1730 at Worcester, MA.^7,8
     James Rice resided circa 1716 at Worcester, MA.⁷ He had 100 acres of land granted him in Worcester in 1718, of which town he was a proprietor.⁷ On 19 June 1730, after the deaths of his sons Daniel and James, James the father was granted administration of their estates. However, he in turn died before he could settle those estates.⁹ On 23 November 1730, James' eldest son Jotham took over administration of all three estates: father James and brothers Daniel and James.⁹

     Frances Rice was born on 3 February 1670/71 at Marlborough, MA, (literally 1670).^5,1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ Frances Rice married Benjamin Allen; there is no mention of this marriage in the vital records of Watertown, where it presumably occurred, nor in those of Newbury or Marlborough.^1,2,3 Frances Rice died circa 1767; as calculated from an assertion in the Boston Gazette, cited by Ward, that Frances lived to the age of 96. However, no record of her death or remarriage has been found.⁶

     Jonas Rice was born on 6 March 1672/73 at Marlborough, MA.^5,2,6 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁴ Jonas Rice married Mary Stone, daughter of Deacon Daniel Stone and Mary Moore, on 10 February 1701/2 at Sudbury, MA.^5,2,7,8 Jonas Rice died on 22 September 1753 at Worcester, MA; (20th per gravestone) aged 80y.^5,9 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Worcester, MA.⁹
     Jonas Rice resided in 1702 at Worcester, MA, when it was broken up and abandoned soon after the commencement of Queen Anne's war, so called, which began in 1702.¹⁰ He resided before 13 October 1713 at Marlborough, MA, Ward cites a petition dated 13 October 1713 signed by Gershom and Jonas "of Marlboro". The petition was presented to the General Court expressing desire to enter upon a new settlement of Worcester.^11,3 He left a will on 23 July 1753, proved 7 Nov. 1753. The will mentions wife Mary; daughter Silence, wife of John Bond; eldest son Jonas; and sons Absalom and Adonijah. Inventory £200. Absalom Rice, Executor. (RICE FAMILY indicates that the will was issued in 1853, this is considered a typo).¹⁰

     Grace Rice was born on 15 January 1675 at Marlborough, MA.^4,2,5 She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Mary King.³ Grace Rice married Deacon Nathaniel Moore, son of Jacob Moore and Elizabeth Loker, on 10 February 1701/2 at Sudbury, MA.^4,2,6,7 Grace Rice died after 19 December 1768.⁸
     Grace Rice and Deacon Nathaniel Moore resided in 1715 at Worcester, MA, where Nathaniel was the third settler and deacon of its first church from its foundation.⁹

     Elisha Rice was born on 4 December 1679 at Sudbury, MA, (born 11 December at Marlborough per Ward).^1,3,6 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.⁵ Elisha Rice married Elizabeth Wheeler, daughter of Obadiah Wheeler and Elizabeth White, on 10 February 1707/8 at Concord, MA; listed as Elisha of Sudbury and Elizabeth of Concord.^1,2,3,7,6,8 Elisha Rice died before 19 October 1761 at Sudbury, MA; intestate. Estate appraised 19 October 1761, son Eliakim administrator.^9,4
     Elisha Rice and Elizabeth Wheeler resided in 1708 at Sudbury, MA.⁹ He was a proprietor of Worcester and living there in 1719 where he had 30 acres of land were granted to him in 1718.⁹ Elisha Rice resided in 1719 at Worcester, MA, Elisha was a proprietor of Worcester in 1719.⁹ He resided after 1722 at Sudbury, MA.⁹

     Remnant Rice was born circa 1681 at Marlborough, MA. He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King.¹
     Your authors have found no evidence that this person ever existed. The name "Remnant" suggests a hoax. This record is kept in our records only to demonstrate how bad genealogy can be perpetuated in today's world of instant communication.

     Lieut. Hugh Drury married Lydia Rice, daughter of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost; though the marriage is not found in the vital records of Sudbury or Boston.^4,2 Lieut. Hugh Drury was born in 1616 at London, England.^5,3 He was the son of Obed Drury. Lieut. Hugh Drury died on 6 July 1689 at Boston, MA.^5,6,7 He was buried at Kings Chapel Burial Ground, Boston, MA, his stone (with wife, Lydia) is still there.⁷
     Your authors note that Savage says Hugh had a son Thomas, but Thomas was actually a grandson, son of Hugh's only known son John. He was in the military in 1659 a member of the Artillery Company and subsequently its Lieut.⁸

     Lydia Rice married Lieut. Hugh Drury, son of Obed Drury; though the marriage is not found in the vital records of Sudbury or Boston.^3,4 Lydia Rice was born circa 1627 at Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.⁵ She was baptized on 9 March 1627/28 at Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.^6,4,7 She was the daughter of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Lydia Rice died on 5 April 1675 at Boston, MA; aged 47y, under the name Drury.^8,9,10,5 She was buried at Kings Chapel Cemetery, Boston, MA, her stone (with husband, Hugh Drury) still stands.
     (See note on other Lydia from the Genealogical Register of Edmund Rice Descendants ).

     Martha Lamson was baptized on 13 January 1634 at Ridgewell, Essex, England.³ She was the daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Mary Liggett. Martha Lamson married Matthew Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 7 July 1654 at Sudbury, MA.^1,2,4,5 Martha Lamson died after 1717; as she was mentioned in her husband's will.^6,3
     Martha Lamson and Matthew Rice resided circa 1655 at Sudbury, MA.⁶

     Martha Rice was born on 17 August 1657 at Sudbury, MA.^4,2,3,5 She was the daughter of Matthew Rice and Martha Lamson. Martha Rice married John Bent, son of John Bent and Martha (?), circa 1687 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^4,2,3 Martha Rice died before October 1716; as she was not mentioned in her father's will.⁶
     Martha Rice and John Bent resided in 1691 at Framingham, MA.⁷

     Patience Rice was born on 5 March 1671 at Sudbury, MA.^4,2,3,5 She was the daughter of Matthew Rice and Martha Lamson. Patience Rice married Ebenezer Leland, son of Henry Leland and Margaret Badcock; The marriage is proved by a marriage agreement in which Ebenezer gave half his land to Patience, daughter of Matthew Rice of Sudbury.^2,3 Patience Rice died on 1 June 1720 at Sherborn, MA; under the name Lealand.⁶
     There is a long-standing confusion about the husband of Patience Rice. Two possible candidates have been named: Ebenezer and Hopestill Leland, two brothers who both lived in Sherborne and who both had wives named Patience. In his book The Rice Family, Ward said that Patience Rice married Hopestill Leland as her second husband (the record of Hopestill's marriage shows the bride's name as Patience Holbrook). Ward was silent on the subject of Ebenezer Leland. Meanwhile, Morse's History of Sherborn asserts that Ebenezer's wife was Patience Sabin while Hopestill's was Patience Holbrook. More recently, the Rice Genealogical Register and Supplement 1 to The Rice Family concluded that Patience Rice's husband was Ebenezer Leland and cite a marriage agreement between Ebenezer and Patience to substantiate the relationship. According to the Supplement, that agreement gave half of Ebenezer's land to Patience Rice, daughter of Matthew and Martha Rice. Unfortunately, the description in the Supplement is clouded by a careless error: Ebenezer's date of baptism is inserted without the 'bp' notation, thus appearing to give this as the date for the marriage!
     The Sherborne and Sudbury vital records do not include any marriage of Patience Rice, nor any marriage of Ebenezer Leland to some other Patience, nor, indeed, the death of any male Holbrook in the period shortly before Hopestill Leland married Patience Holbrook. However, the Sherborne vital records do record the births of children to both Hopestill and Patience and Ebenezer and Patience. Your authors believe that Ebenezer Leland is the most likely husband and have included his family here as the family of Patience Rice. See under Hopestill Leland for the family as described by Ward.^7,2,3

     Matthew Rice was born circa 1629 at Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.³ He was the son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Matthew Rice was baptized on 28 February 1628/29 at Saint Peter's Church, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.^4,2,5 He married Martha Lamson, daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Mary Liggett, on 7 July 1654 at Sudbury, MA.^6,2,7,8 Matthew Rice died in 1717 at Sudbury, MA; about 89 years (not found in the published records).^9,10
     Matthew Rice and Martha Lamson resided circa 1655 at Sudbury, MA.⁹ Matthew Rice left a will on 14 October 1716, proved 30 December 1717. The will mentioned wife Martha; daughters Deborah Sawin, Dorothy Ware, Patience Leland; four (unnamed) children of Sarah Loker, deceased. Inventory £112.8.2 on 29 November 1717. Son, Isaac Executor.⁹

     Joseph Rice was baptized on 13 March 1637/38 at Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.^3,2,4 He was the son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Joseph Rice married Mercy King, daughter of Deacon Thomas King and Anne Collins, on 4 May 1658 at Sudbury, MA; there is some uncertainty about whether Mercy King died soon after her marriage to Joseph or whether she is the Martha Rice, wife of Joseph, who appears in the Marlborough vital records as having died on 4 January 1668. Ward lists both Mercy King and Martha (?) as wives of Joseph. The Rice Genealogical Register lists only wife Mercy King and takes the death record on 4 January 1668 to be that of Mercy King. There is no mention of a marriage between Joseph Rice and Martha (Eames) in the Sudbury vital records. On the other hand, the birth records of Joseph's first four children all list the mother as Martha.^5,6,7 Joseph Rice married 3rd Mary Beers, daughter of Capt. Richard Beers and Elizabeth Firman, in 1670.^2,8 Joseph Rice married Sarah Prescott, daughter of John Prescott and Mary Platts, on 22 February 1677/78 at Dedham, MA; (literally 12th month 1677) under the name Wheeler.^2,9 Joseph Rice died on 23 December 1711 at Stow, MA; aged 76y.^10,11 He was buried at Old Cemetery, Stow, MA.¹¹
     Joseph Rice resided in 1675 at Marlborough, MA, (his house was one of the garrisons set up in Marlborough during King Philip's War).¹² He resided between 1677 and 1681 at Watertown, MA. He was chosen one of the tithingmen in Watertown in 1680.¹³

     Mercy King was born on 26 February 1638/39 at Sudbury, MA, (not found in the published records).³ She was the daughter of Deacon Thomas King and Anne Collins. Mercy King married Joseph Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 4 May 1658 at Sudbury, MA; there is some uncertainty about whether Mercy King died soon after her marriage to Joseph or whether she is the Martha Rice, wife of Joseph, who appears in the Marlborough vital records as having died on 4 January 1668. Ward lists both Mercy King and Martha (?) as wives of Joseph. The Rice Genealogical Register lists only wife Mercy King and takes the death record on 4 January 1668 to be that of Mercy King. There is no mention of a marriage between Joseph Rice and Martha (Eames) in the Sudbury vital records. On the other hand, the birth records of Joseph's first four children all list the mother as Martha.^1,2,4 Mercy King died on 4 January 1668/69 at Marlborough, MA; (literally 1668) registered as Martha wife of Joseph Rice.^5,6
     Mercy King was also known as Martha Rice.^7,8

     Sarah Prescott was born circa 1640.² She was the daughter of John Prescott and Mary Platts. Sarah Prescott married Joseph Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 22 February 1677/78 at Dedham, MA; (literally 12th month 1677) under the name Wheeler.^1,3 Sarah Prescott died on 20 November 1727 at Sudbury, MA.^2,4

     Deacon Jonathan Rice was born on 26 March 1679 at Watertown, MA.^4,3,5 He was the son of Joseph Rice and Sarah Prescott. Deacon Jonathan Rice married Anne Darby on 25 March 1702 at Concord, MA; listed as Jonathan of Sudbury and Anne of Stow.^{6,2,3,7,8,9,10} Deacon Jonathan Rice died on 7 June 1772 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).⁶
     Deacon Jonathan Rice and Anne Darby resided in 1702 at Sudbury, MA.⁶ Deacon Jonathan Rice left a will on 14 May 1772 at Sudbury, MA,, proved 14 Jul 1772. The will mentioned wife Anne; son William; daughters Bethulia Gates, Persis Gibson, Dorothy Brintnal, Rebecca Haywood, Esther Maynard, and Hannah Brintnal; and grandson Jonathan Rice.⁶

     Deacon Caleb Rice was born on 19 May 1666 at Marlborough, MA.^4,2,5 He was the son of Joseph Rice and Mercy King. Deacon Caleb Rice married Mary Ward, daughter of Samuel Ward and Sarah How, on 21 May 1696 at Marlborough, MA.^6,4,2,3,7 Deacon Caleb Rice died on 5 January 1738/39 at Marlborough, MA; aged 72y 7m 17d.^8,9,10 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁹
     Deacon Caleb Rice resided in 1696 at Marlborough, MA.⁸ He left a will on 1 November 1738, which was approved 19 Feb 1738/39. The will mentions wife Mary; eldest son Josiah; 2nd son Jabez; sons Nathan and Caleb; daughters Sarah Rice and Keziah Rice.¹¹

     Benjamin Rice was born on 31 May 1640 at Sudbury, MA.^4,5,2 He was the son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Benjamin Rice married Mary Browne, daughter of William Browne and Mary Bisby, on 2 June 1661 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^6,7 Benjamin Rice married Mary Chamberlain on 1 April 1691 at Sudbury, MA; under the name Graves.^8,7,3,9 Benjamin Rice died on 19 December 1713 at Sudbury, MA.^10,6,7
     Benjamin Rice was assigned a house lot of 24 acres in 1660 at Marlborough, MA.¹¹ On 29 September 1673 at Sudbury, MA, farm land was sold by written contract, naming Benjamin and Mary (Brown) Rice as the sellers of the land given to them by their parents, Edmund Rice and William Brown(e), were named as the father and father-in-law of Benjamin Rice; buyer was John Death.¹² Benjamin Rice sued Dr. William Avery, of Boston, for malpractice. Verdict for defendant on 23 May 1685.⁶

     Mary Browne was born on 18 May 1643 at Sudbury, MA, (listed as the 28th in a secondary copy of the vital records).^2,3 She was the daughter of William Browne and Mary Bisby. Mary Browne married Benjamin Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 2 June 1661 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^1,2 Mary Browne died on 3 January 1690/91 at Sudbury, MA; under the name Rice.^4,2

     Benjamin Rice was born circa 1663 at Sudbury, MA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Mary Browne.

     Ebenezer Rice was born on 1 May 1671 at Sudbury, MA.^1,3,5 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Mary Browne. Ebenezer Rice married Bethiah Williams, daughter of Stephen Williams and Sarah Wise, on 17 May 1698 at Dorchester, MA.^1,2,3,6 Ebenezer Rice died on 21 June 1724 at Sudbury, MA.^7,8
     Ebenezer Rice and Bethiah Williams resided in 1698 at Sudbury, MA.⁷ Ebenezer Rice left a will on 6 April 1723, which was proved 1 July 1724. The will mentions eldest daughter Mary Loker; seven other daughters: Sarah, Bethiah, Elizabeth, Katherine, Grace, Abigail, and Ann; son Ebenezer under 21. Loving brother John Williams of Roxbury, Executor. Inventory of £337, July 10, 1724, including meadow west side of River, bounded by John Rice. Stephen Williams, brother of the widow of E. Rice, was appointed guardian of Ebenezer Rice in his 18th year, July 12, 1727.⁹

     Mary Chamberlain was born on 30 January 1648/49 at Woburn, MA, (it has also been guessed that she was born c1645, possibly in Sudbury, but the Sudbury candidate's father, Richard Chamberlain, mentioned a daughter Mary Smith in his will of 1673, not Mary Graves).^2,4,5,6 She married Benjamin Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 1 April 1691 at Sudbury, MA; under the name Graves.^1,2,3,7
     Your authors note that there is widespread confusion over the identities of the two Marys who married two Benjamin Rices (WRN 10 and 32). The marriage records give only the names and dates, with no additional details, so the identification must rest on circumstantial evidence. To begin, we have the two marriages: 1691 in Sudbury to Mary Graves and 1692 in Marlborough to Mary Rice. Almost exactly nine months after the Marlborough marriage, a child was born at Marlborough to Benjamin and Mary, and there is a gravestone at the Old Common cemetery in Marlborough for a Mary, wife of Benjamin Rice, with a reported age that indicates her birth to be about 1671 (consistent with the observation that the Marlborough couple had nine children at regular intervals starting in 1693). There are no births recorded in Sudbury for children of Benjamin and Mary there. We believe these facts provide a convincing case for the identifications presented here: the Sudbury couple were middle-aged widower Benjamin Rice and middle-aged widow Mary (Chamberlain) Graves, both of Sudbury, (rather than young Benjamin Rice of Marlborough and Mary Graves, daughter of Benjamin Graves of Concord), and the Marlborough couple were young Benjamin Rice and young Mary Rice, both of Marlborough. There is an unexplained discrepancy of two years between the recorded birth of Mary Rice (WRN 62) and the gravestone-indicated birth of the wife of Benjamin of Marlborough, but such discrepancies are relatively common (and Mary Graves of Concord is no improvement).

     Samuel Rice was baptized on 12 November 1634 at Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.^3,2,4 He was the son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Samuel Rice married Elizabeth King, daughter of Deacon Thomas King and Anne Collins, on 8 November 1655 at Sudbury, MA.^5,2,6 Samuel Rice married Mary Dix, daughter of Edward Dix and Jane Wilkerson, in September 1668 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^7,2 Samuel Rice married Sarah White, daughter of John White and Joane West, on 13 December 1676 at Concord, MA.^2,8,9 Samuel Rice died on 25 February 1684/85 at Marlborough, MA; (literally 1684).^10,11 He estate was probated on 7 April 1685 at Middlesex County, MA.^7,12
     The births of all three children of Samuel and Mary Rice are also entered in the Marlborough vital records under Samuel and his first wife Elizabeth.¹¹ Samuel Rice's second wife is entered in the Marlborough VR as having died 18 June 1678. Therefore, either that death date or this marriage date is undoubtedly wrong. Your authors believe the marriage date to be correct. He and Elizabeth King resided circa 1661 at Marlborough, MA.¹³ In testimony of court files at Cambridge, MA on 2 May 1666, Samuel Rice stated that he was 32 years old.⁵ Samuel Rice and Mary Dix retired during the King Phillip's War in 1675 at Concord, MA.¹⁴ Samuel Rice left a will on 10 February 1684 at Marlborough, MA,, mentioning wife Sarah; sons Joshua and Edmund; daughters Elizabeth Haynes, Hannah Hubbard, and Esther Hubbard; 'my son Samuel Rice, whom I have given to brother and sister King for their own'; sons Edward and Joseph; and two daughters Mary and Abigail Rice, under 18. Brothers Edward and Joseph Rice were named overseers.⁷ Inventory £349.2.6.⁷

     Elizabeth King was the daughter of Deacon Thomas King and Anne Collins. Elizabeth King married Samuel Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 8 November 1655 at Sudbury, MA.^2,1,3 Elizabeth King died at Marlborough, MA; Ward says that she died at Sudbury.^2,4,5 She was buried on 30 October 1667 at Marlborough, MA.^6,7,4,8
     Elizabeth King and Samuel Rice resided circa 1661 at Marlborough, MA.⁹

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 26 October 1656 at Sudbury, MA.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Elizabeth King. Elizabeth Rice married Peter Haynes, son of John Haynes and Dorothy Noyes, on 2 January 1677 at Sudbury, MA.^4,1,5,3 Elizabeth Rice died on 22 December 1727 at Sudbury, MA.^3,5,6,7
     Elizabeth Rice and Peter Haynes resided in 1677 at Sudbury, MA.⁸

     Hannah Rice was born in 1658 at Sudbury, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Elizabeth King. Hannah Rice married Jonathan Hubbard, son of John Hubbard and Mary Merriam, on 15 March 1681/82 at Concord, MA; (literally 15.1.81).^1,2,3,6 Hannah Rice died on 9 April 1747 at Concord, MA; aged 88y, under the name Hubburd.^7,8
     Hannah Rice and Jonathan Hubbard resided in 1681 at Concord, MA.⁷

     Joshua Rice was born on 19 April 1661 at Marlborough, MA, born at Sudbury per Ward.^1,2,4 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Elizabeth King. Joshua Rice married Mary Sawyer, daughter of Thomas Sawyer and Sarah Fairbanks, circa 1690.^5,3,2 Joshua Rice died on 23 June 1734 at Marlborough, MA; aged 73y.^5,6
     Joshua Rice and Mary Sawyer resided at Marlborough, MA.⁵ He was a proprietor of Worcester, and had 30 acres granted to him there in 1718, at which time he resided there.⁵ There was some delay in setting the estate of Joshua Rice as appears in the probate papers at Cambridge. Administration was granted to his son Andrew Rice 25 May 1741, "The wid. and eldest son refusing to serve." On the 29th of May, 1741, "at the desire of the guardians of chil. of Zephaniah Rice, deceased, the remaining chil. were cited to court." Estate settled 4 April 1743. The settlement mentions widow, unnamed; sons Samuel of Worcester, and Andrew; daughter Sarah; and granddaughters Mary, wife of Jacob Hemenway, and Anna, wife of Reuben Miles.⁷

     Edmund Rice was born in 1663 at Sudbury, MA, (not found in the published records).^4,2 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Elizabeth King. Edmund Rice married Ruth Parker on 15 November 1692 at Roxbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^1,3,2 Edmund Rice married Hannah Brewer on 23 June 1720 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Edmond of Westborough and Hannah of Sudbury.^5,3,6,7 Edmund Rice died circa September 1726 at Westborough, MA; (not found in the published records).⁵
     Edmund Rice resided after 1692 at Marlborough, MA, in the part that was set off in 1717 as Westborough.⁵ He was one of the original members of the church in 1724 at Westborough, MA.⁵ He left a will on 10 August 1726, proved 12 Sept 1726. The will mentioned wife Hannah, sons Seth ("the eldest now with me"), Eleazer; and daughters Dinah Brigham, Huldah Wheelock, Thankful Rice, Ruth Rice, and Anna Rice. Joshua Rice and friend Caleb Rice Executors, specific Caleb Rice not identified.⁵

     Esther Rice was born on 18 September 1665 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Elizabeth King. Esther Rice married Daniel Hubbard, son of John Hubbard and Mary Merriam, on 1 November 1683 at Hadley, MA.^2,4 Esther Rice died on 11 February 1737 at Hadley, MA; aged 67y, under the name Hubbard.^5,4

     Lt Samuel Rice King was born on 14 October 1667 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Rice.^1,3,5 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Elizabeth King. Lt Samuel Rice King married Abigail Clapp, daughter of Ezra Clapp and Abigail Pond, on 30 October 1693 at Milton, MA; listed as Samuel of Sudbury and Abigail of Milton.^1,2,3,6,7 Lt Samuel Rice King died on 4 March 1713 at Sudbury, MA.^8,9,10
     Lt Samuel Rice King was also known as Samuel Rice.^8,2,4 There is uncertainty about the parents of Sarah King (q.v.). LDS records list her parents both as Thomas King and Elizabeth Clapp of Charlemont (q.v.) and as Samuel Rice King and Abigail Clapp of Sudbury. The published vital records of Charlemont, Milton, Scituate, and Sudbury are silent about the birth of a Sarah King. The baptismal records for Sudbury begin in November 1706. We know from the published vital records of Milton and Sudbury that Samuel King alias Rice was married at Milton and lived at Sudbury. Based on proximity, Samuel and Abigail would seem more plausible than Thomas and Elizabeth to be Sarah King's parents. However, neither claim can be substantiated. Indeed, both Samuel and Abigail died rather suddenly in 1713, and their family dispersed. He was adopted when an infant, was given by his father to his "brother and sister King" for their own. His mother had died when he was about two weeks old. He was adopted by Peter King and Sarah (Rice) and known on Sudbury records as "Samuel King, alias Rice" Y-DNA tests in the year 2004 for descendants of Samuel Rice King prove that he was an Edmund Rice descendant.⁸

     Mary Dix was born on 2 May 1639 at Watertown, MA, (literally 3rd month) under the name Dikes.^2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Dix and Jane Wilkerson. Mary Dix married Samuel Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, in September 1668 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^4,1 Mary Dix died on 18 June 1675 at Marlborough, MA; under the name Rice, the Rice Genealogical Register indicates Concord as the place of death and the year as 1675. The death, however, is not found in the vital records of Concord. For that matter, the death is not entered in any other town's vital records, but it does appear in the county records with the place as Marlborough and the year as 1678. Unfortunately, a 1678 death would conflict both with Samuel Rice's third marriage in 1676 and the 1678 birth of his son Joseph (both recorded in Concord). Therefore, we must assume that there was either a copying error in the county records or possibly a transcription error in the published Marlborough vital records.^2,5,6
     The births of all three children of Samuel and Mary Rice are also entered in the Marlborough vital records under Samuel and his first wife Elizabeth.⁷ She was also known as Dikes.⁸ She and Samuel Rice retired during the King Phillip's War in 1675 at Concord, MA.⁹

     Edward Rice was born on 29 June 1672 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,4 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Mary Dix. Edward Rice married Lydia Fairbanks, daughter of Eliezer Fairbanks and Martha (?), on 25 May 1702 at Sherborn, MA.^1,2,5 Edward Rice died on 20 July 1741 at Marlborough, MA; (21st per gravestone) aged 68y.^6,7,8 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁷
     Edward Rice and Lydia Fairbanks resided at Marlborough, MA.⁶ Edward Rice left a will on 1 July 1741, which was proved 5 Dec 1741. The will mentions wife Lydia; son Gideon; daughters Martha Bannister, Lydia Goodenow, Persis Goodenow, Elizabeth How; and grandsons Simeon Heywood (Howard), William Oakes, and Seth Oakes.⁹

     Sarah White was christened on 9 April 1643 at First Church, Salem, MA; (literally 2nd month).^2,3 She was the daughter of John White and Joane West. Sarah White married Samuel Rice, son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 13 December 1676 at Concord, MA.^1,4,5 Sarah White died in 1711 at Woodstock, CT.^2,6
     Samuel Rice's second wife is entered in the Marlborough VR as having died 18 June 1678. Therefore, either that death date or this marriage date is undoubtedly wrong. Your authors believe the marriage date to be correct.

     Martha Spooner was born on 6 March 1714/15 at Watertown, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Spooner and Rebecca Coolidge. Martha Spooner married William Godding, son of Henry Godding and Mary Pease.¹ Martha Spooner died on 1 July 1749 at Watertown, MA; under the name Godding, from throat distemper.^3,4

     Elizabeth Frost was baptized on 24 March 1587/88 at Glemsford, co Suffolk, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Frost and Thomasine Belgrave. Elizabeth Frost married Henry Rice on 12 November 1605 at Stanstead, co Suffolk, England.^3,4,2 Elizabeth Frost died on 20 June 1647 at Sudbury, MA; under the name Whale.⁵

     Edward Frost was baptized on 13 March 1560 at Glemsford, co Suffolk, England.^3,2 He was the son of John Frost and Ann Scott. Edward Frost married Thomasine Belgrave, daughter of John Belgrave and Joanna Strutt, on 26 July 1585 at Glemsford, co Suffolk, England.^4,2 Edward Frost was buried on 3 August 1616 at Stanstead, co Suffolk, England.^5,6,2
     Edward Frost left a will on 26 July 1616 at Stanstead, co Suffolk, England,, which was proved 4 Oct 1616 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. The will names wife Thomasine; son William; daughters Elizabeth, wife of Henry Rice; Anne, wife of Laurence Collen; Alice, wife of Thomas Blower; Mary Frost; Thomasine Frost; and Edward Rice, son of (his) daughter Elizabeth Rice. Executrix, his wife Thomasine. Witnesses Ambrose Briggs, Sr and Ambrose Briggs, Jr.^6,7

     Thomasine Belgrave was baptized at Leverington, Cambridgeshire, England; 1 Feb 1561/62.^4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of John Belgrave and Joanna Strutt. Thomasine Belgrave married Edward Frost, son of John Frost and Ann Scott, on 26 July 1585 at Glemsford, co Suffolk, England.^8,7 Thomasine Belgrave died after 26 July 1616; as she was mentioned in her husband's will.^8,7

     John Bent was the son of Robert Bent and Agnes (Annis) Gosling. John Bent was baptized on 20 November 1596 at Wayhill, Penton Grafton, Southampshire, England. He married Martha (?) in 1624 at England. John Bent died on 27 September 1672 at Sudbury, MA.³

     Martha (?) was born in 1600 at Penton, England.³ She married John Bent, son of Robert Bent and Agnes (Annis) Gosling, in 1624 at England. Martha (?) died on 15 May 1679 at Sudbury, MA.⁴

     John Bent was christened on 24 January 1635/36 at Wayhill, Hampshire, England; (literally 1635).^2,4 He was the son of John Bent and Martha (?). John Bent married Martha Rice, daughter of Matthew Rice and Martha Lamson, circa 1687 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^1,2,5 John Bent died on 19 September 1717 at Framingham, MA; (not found in the published records).^6,2
     John Bent bought land from Henry Rice in 1662 on the west side of Cochituate Brook. In 1683, he bought 60 acres from Gookin and How.⁷ He and Martha Rice resided in 1691 at Framingham, MA.⁶

     John Bent was born on 29 November 1689 at Sudbury, MA.^2,3 He was the son of John Bent and Martha Rice. John Bent married Hannah Rice, daughter of Deacon David Rice and Hannah Walker, on 15 November 1711 at Framingham, MA.^4,5,6 John Bent died circa 1754; as Berry's History of Framingham cites his will dated in 1754.⁷

     David Bent was the son of John Bent and Martha Rice. David Bent married Mary Drury, daughter of Capt. Thomas Drury and Rachel Rice, on 1 January 1712/13 at Framingham, MA; (WARD indicates year of marriage as 1723, which can not be correct).^1,3,2,4,5,6 David Bent died on 15 February 1729/30 at Framingham, MA.^2,7

     Deacon John Stone was christened on 31 July 1618 at Nayland, co Suffolk, England.³ He was the son of Deacon Gregory Stone and Margaret Garrard.² Deacon John Stone married Anna (?).⁴ Deacon John Stone died on 5 May 1683 at Cambridge, MA; aged 64y.^5,6

     Anna (?) was born circa 1618 at England. She married Deacon John Stone, son of Deacon Gregory Stone and Margaret Garrard.²
     In the article written by Dean Crawford Smith, C.G. and Melinde Lutz Sanborn, F.A.S.G. entitled "The English Origins of The Howe And Treadway Families of Watertown, Massachusetts" in TAG 70, pp. 171-180, they conclude, "We believe that Nathaniel Treadway and his sister Anne Treadway were children of Edward Howe's sister, Mary, who married Nathaniel Treadway in 1614." Edward Howe remembered both Nathaniel Treadway (the son) and Anne Stone the wife of John Stonne of Sudbury in his will. This and other information given in the TAG article support that conclusion.

     Ruth Gooch married Peter Weare between 1640 and 1642 at probably York, ME.¹ Ruth Gooch died circa 1663 at York, ME.¹

     Peter Weare was born circa 1618 at Charfield, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He married Ruth Gooch between 1640 and 1642 at probably York, ME.¹ Peter Weare died circa April 1692 at York, ME; in a massacre.¹

     Ebenezer Drury was born on 17 January 1733/34 at Shrewsbury, MA, (not found in the published records).^4,2,3 He was the son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Ebenezer Drury was baptized on 13 February 1733/34 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3,5 Marriage banns for Ebenezer Drury and Hannah Keyes were published on 26 September 1761 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,2,3,5,6 Ebenezer Drury married Hannah Keyes, daughter of Ebenezer Keyes and Tamar Wheelock, on 24 October 1761 at Shrewsbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^2,3 Ebenezer Drury married 2nd Thankful Scott circa 1778.³ Ebenezer Drury married 3rd Mary Jackson on 28 February 1792 at Pittsford, VT.³ Ebenezer Drury died on 19 August 1819 at Pittsford, VT; (Rice Family - S2/P1 indicates date of death as 8 August 1818).^2,3,5 He was buried at Pittsford, VT.
     Ebenezer Drury and Hannah Keyes resided in 1776 at Pittsford, VT.² Ebenezer Drury was a Magistrate at Vermont. Great care must be used to separate this Ebenezer Drury from Ebenezer, son of Zedekiah; first marriage to Hannah Keyes may have been 21 Oct. 1761.⁷

     Hannah Keyes was born on 17 April 1742 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,5,3,6 She was the daughter of Ebenezer Keyes and Tamar Wheelock. Marriage banns for Hannah Keyes and Ebenezer Drury were published on 26 September 1761 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,5,3,7,8 Hannah Keyes married Ebenezer Drury, son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, on 24 October 1761 at Shrewsbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^5,3 Hannah Keyes died on 12 December 1777 at Pittsford, VT.^5,3 She was buried at Pittsford, VT.
     Hannah Keyes and Ebenezer Drury resided in 1776 at Pittsford, VT.⁵ DAR Patriot Index, Vol.1, p. 203, lists an Ebenezer Drury, b. 17 January1734, d. 19 August 1818; m. (1) Hannah Keyes, (2) Thankful (?), and (3) Mary Jackson; Minuteman; Pvt; VT; MA.⁹

     Ebenezer Keyes was the son of Deacon John Keyes and Sarah Prescott. Ebenezer Keyes married Tamar Wheelock, daughter of Deacon Samuel Wheelock and Lydia Rice, on 13 July 1725 at Shrewsbury, MA; (31st per Ward).^5,2,3,4,6

     Tamar Wheelock was born on 2 March 1703/4 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Wheelocke.^5,2,3,6,7 She was the daughter of Deacon Samuel Wheelock and Lydia Rice. Tamar Wheelock married Ebenezer Keyes, son of Deacon John Keyes and Sarah Prescott, on 13 July 1725 at Shrewsbury, MA; (31st per Ward).^5,2,3,4,8

     Isaac Drury was born on 25 December 1731 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3,1 He was the son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Isaac Drury married Lois Muzzy on 25 December 1754 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,4,3 Isaac Drury died on 12 May 1810 at Shrewsbury, MA; aged 78y.^2,3
     Isaac Drury and Lois Muzzy had no children.¹ Isaac Drury is believed to be the Isaac Drury that was chosen as guardian to Abraham, his nephew, son of Daniel, in 1784 Worcester, MA Probate Court.⁵

     Sibylla Drury was born on 17 April 1736 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Sibylla Drury married Capt. Gershom Drury, son of Capt. Zedekiah Drury and Hannah Axtell, on 2 September 1760 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Gershom of Hollis, NH.^1,4,2,5 Sibylla Drury died circa 1782 at probably Temple, NH.

     Sarah Drury was born on 23 November 1738 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Sarah Drury died on 20 July 1740 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,2,3

     Anna Drury was born on 23 November 1738 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Anna Drury died on 20 July 1740 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3

     Daniel Drury Jr was baptized on 10 August 1740 at Shrewsbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Daniel Drury Jr married Sarah Knowlton, daughter of Abraham Knowlton and Martha Lamson, on 28 May 1765 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,2,3,4 Daniel Drury Jr died circa 1775 at probably Temple, NH.³

     Abigail Drury was born on 8 February 1742/43 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg. Marriage banns for Abigail Drury and Charles Adams Jr were published on 16 December 1763 at Shrewsbury, MA; Charles of Worcester.^1,3,4 Abigail Drury married Charles Adams Jr, son of Charles Adams and Priscilla (?), on 8 February 1764 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Charles of Worcester and Abigail of Shrewsbury.⁵ Abigail Drury died on 6 October 1796 at Worcester, MA; aged 52y, under the name Adams.⁶ She was buried at Mechanic Street Cemetery, Worcester, MA.⁶
     Abigail Drury may have married secondly, 18 May 1775, Westborough, MA, Daniel Warren, Jr. of Westborough, but this was probably a different Abigail Drury.⁷

     Capt. Zedekiah Drury was born on 30 April 1716 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Caleb Drury and Elizabeth Eames. Capt. Zedekiah Drury married Hannah Axtell, daughter of Thomas Axtell and Sarah Barker, on 20 July 1738 at Grafton, MA; listed as Zedekiah of Sutton and Hannah of Grafton.^1,4,5 Capt. Zedekiah Drury married Hannah Flagg, daughter of Ebenezer Flagg and Elizabeth Carter, on 2 April 1741 at Bedford, MA; (listed as Hannah Wooley).^1,6,3 Capt. Zedekiah Drury died between November 1777 and 1790; (Zedekiah Drury's death date is listed in one source as after May 31, 1790 and in another source as Nov. 1777).⁷
     Capt. Zedekiah Drury was a blacksmith. He resided in 1743 at West Dunstable (Hollis), NH.⁸ He resided after 1765 at Temple, NH.⁹

     Hannah Axtell was born on 16 June 1721 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Axtel.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Axtell and Sarah Barker. Hannah Axtell married Capt. Zedekiah Drury, son of Caleb Drury and Elizabeth Eames, on 20 July 1738 at Grafton, MA; listed as Zedekiah of Sutton and Hannah of Grafton.^1,5,6 Hannah Axtell died on 11 January 1739/40 at Bedford, MA; under the name Drury.^7,8,3

     Thomas Axtell married Sarah Barker. Thomas Axtell was born circa 1690 at probably Marlboro, MA.

     Sarah Barker married Thomas Axtell. Sarah Barker was born circa 1698 at probably Marlboro, MA.

     Capt. Gershom Drury was born on 31 December 1739 at Bedford, MA.^4,5,1,2,6 He was the son of Capt. Zedekiah Drury and Hannah Axtell. Capt. Gershom Drury married Sibylla Drury, daughter of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, on 2 September 1760 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Gershom of Hollis, NH.^7,8,2,6 Capt. Gershom Drury married 2nd Mary Hawkins on 11 June 1783.¹ Capt. Gershom Drury married 3rd Elizabeth Richardson, daughter of Nathaniel Richardson and Elizabeth Stevens, on 16 December 1792 at Temple, NH.¹ Capt. Gershom Drury died after 1800.
     Capt. Gershom Drury was a Constable. He was in the military circa 1776 serving in the American Revolution. Only one source notes that Gershom Drury had a second and third marriage.³

     Lois Muzzy was born circa 1735, according to her age at death.² She married Isaac Drury, son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, on 25 December 1754 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,3,4 Lois Muzzy died on 4 February 1785 at Shrewsbury, MA; aged 49y, under the name Drury.²
     Lois Muzzy and Isaac Drury had no children.¹

     Deacon Samuel Wheelock was born on 21 January 1664/65 at Medfield, MA, under the name Wheelocke.^5,6 He was the son of Gershom Wheelock and Hannah Stodder. Deacon Samuel Wheelock married Lydia Rice, daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore, circa 1692.^7,2,3,5,8 Deacon Samuel Wheelock died on 8 April 1756 at Shrewsbury, MA; under the name Whelock.^9,10

     Deacon John Keyes married Sarah Prescott.

     Sarah Prescott married Deacon John Keyes.

     Ebenezer Drury married 2nd Thankful Scott, son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, circa 1778.¹ Thankful Scott died on 8 August 1791 at Pittsford, VT. She was buried at Old Baptist Cemetery, Pittsford, VT.

     Mary Jackson was born in 1751/52. Ebenezer Drury married 3rd Mary Jackson, son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, on 28 February 1792 at Pittsford, VT.¹ Mary Jackson died on 12 February 1831 at Pittsford, VT. She was buried at Old Baptist Cemetery, Pittsford, VT.
     Mary Jackson was also known as Mercy.

     Sarah Knowlton was born on 24 June 1746 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Abraham Knowlton and Martha Lamson. Sarah Knowlton married Daniel Drury Jr, son of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, on 28 May 1765 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,2,4,5 Sarah Knowlton died after 1783 at probably Temple, NH.²

     Abraham Knowlton was born circa 1 May 1703, as calculated from his death record. He died on 3 November 1768 at Shrewsbury, MA; aged 65y 5m 22d.¹

     Charles Adams Jr was born on 13 June 1744 at Worcester, MA.² He was the son of Charles Adams and Priscilla (?). Marriage banns for Charles Adams Jr and Abigail Drury were published on 16 December 1763 at Shrewsbury, MA; Charles of Worcester.^1,3,4 Charles Adams Jr married Abigail Drury, daughter of Daniel Drury and Sarah Flagg, on 8 February 1764 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Charles of Worcester and Abigail of Shrewsbury.² Charles Adams Jr died on 3 October 1813 at Worcester, MA; aged 70y.⁵ He was buried at Mechanic Street Cemetery, Worcester, MA.⁵

     Caleb Drury Jr was born on 22 May 1713 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Caleb Drury and Elizabeth Eames. Caleb Drury Jr married Mehitable Maynard, daughter of Jonathan Maynard and Mehitable Needham, on 27 May 1735 at Framingham, MA.^1,4,3 Caleb Drury Jr died on 5 November 1760 at Framingham, MA.^5,6,3

     Mehitable Maynard was born on 4 March 1715/16 at Framingham, MA, under the name Mainer.^2,3 She was the daughter of Jonathan Maynard and Mehitable Needham. Mehitable Maynard married Caleb Drury Jr, son of Caleb Drury and Elizabeth Eames, on 27 May 1735 at Framingham, MA.^1,4,5

     Zachariah Drury was born on 23 July 1748 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Caleb Drury Jr and Mehitable Maynard. Zachariah Drury married Ruth Sawyer, daughter of Humphrey Sawyer and Hannah (?), on 3 March 1779 at Montague, MA; both of Ervingshire.^4,1 Zachariah Drury died on 24 January 1803 at Wendell, MA.

     Thomas Drury was born on 29 August 1690 at Sudbury, MA.^1,3,2,5 He was the son of Capt. Thomas Drury and Rachel Rice. Thomas Drury married Sarah Clark, daughter of Capt Isaac Clarke and Sarah Stow, on 10 June 1719 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3,6 Thomas Drury married Mary Ward, daughter of Obadiah Ward and Elizabeth Flood, on 26 September 1745 at Grafton, MA; under the name Harrington.^1,2,3,7 Thomas Drury died on 2 December 1783 at Grafton, MA; aged 96 (sic).^1,2,8,9 He was buried at Old Cemetery, Grafton, MA.⁸
     One source shows Thomas Drury as son of Thomas and Ruth.⁴

     Mary Drury was born circa 1694 at Framingham, MA, (not found in the published records).^2,3,5 She was the daughter of Capt. Thomas Drury and Rachel Rice. Mary Drury married David Bent, son of John Bent and Martha Rice, on 1 January 1712/13 at Framingham, MA; (WARD indicates year of marriage as 1723, which can not be correct).^1,2,3,4,6,5