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     Ward Eager was born on 16 January 1749/50 at Westborough, MA, (1 February 1750 per Rice Gen'l Register).^2,1 He was the son of Bezaleel Eager and Persis Ward. Ward Eager died on 24 March 1824.¹

     Oliver Eager was born on 1 February 1753 at Westborough, MA, (1755 per Rice Gen'l Register).^2,1 He was the son of Bezaleel Eager and Persis Ward. Oliver Eager died on 11 October 1756 at Westborough, MA; (September per Rice Gen'l Register).^2,1
     Oliver Eager was also known as Oliver Eager.¹

     Martha Eager died on 28 September 1756 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was born on 28 September 1756 at Westborough, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Bezaleel Eager and Persis Ward.

     Oliver Eager was born on 10 May 1758 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Bezaleel Eager and Persis Ward. Oliver Eager married Seraphina Martyn, daughter of Michael Martyn and Zilpah (?), on 19 June 1785 at Northborough, MA.^3,1 Oliver Eager died on 6 November 1835 at Northborough, MA; aged 76y.^3,1

     Seraphina Martyn was born on 1 March 1768 at Northborough, MA.² She is the daughter of Michael Martyn and Zilpah (?). Seraphina Martyn married Oliver Eager, son of Bezaleel Eager and Persis Ward, on 19 June 1785 at Northborough, MA.^2,1 Seraphina Martyn died on 19 April 1849 at Northborough, MA; aged 82y, under the name Eager.²

     John Keyes Witherby was born on 28 February 1743 at Shrewsbury, MA, under the name Witherbye.^2,1 He was the son of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes. John Keyes Witherby married Levinah Rand on 3 May 1768 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1

     Levinah Rand was born circa 1743.² She married John Keyes Witherby, son of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes, on 3 May 1768 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,1 Levinah Rand died on 23 June 1775 at Shrewsbury, MA; at age 32.²

     Levinah Witherby was born on 19 March 1745 at Shrewsbury, MA, under the name Witherbye.^2,1 She was the daughter of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes. Levinah Witherby married Samuel Wilson on 11 December 1779 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Samuel of Fitzwilliam, NH.^2,1

     Samuel Wilson married Levinah Witherby, daughter of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes, on 11 December 1779 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Samuel of Fitzwilliam, NH.^2,1

     Thomas Witherby was born on 1 January 1747 at Shrewsbury, MA, under the name Witherbye.^2,1 He was the son of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes. Thomas Witherby was baptized on 19 April 1747 at Grafton, MA; under the name Wetherbye.³ He died on 9 May 1828 at Shrewsbury, MA; aged 82y.²

     Mary Witherby was born on 6 February 1749 at Shrewsbury, MA, under the name Witherbye.^3,2 She was the daughter of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes.² Mary Witherby was baptized on 19 February 1749 at Grafton, MA.⁴ She married Leonard Brigham, son of Maj Asa Brigham and Mary Newton, on 22 August 1774 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,1

     Leonard Brigham married Abigail Forbush, daughter of David Forbush and Annah Whitney.³ Leonard Brigham was born on 7 May 1750 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,2 He is the son of Maj Asa Brigham and Mary Newton.² Leonard Brigham married Mary Witherby, daughter of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes, on 22 August 1774 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,5

     Sally Witherby was born on 14 June 1753 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Capt. Silas Woods Witherby and Thankful Keyes. Sally Witherby was baptized on 17 June 1753 at Grafton, MA.³

     Sarah Gates was born on 9 August 1754 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.² Sarah Gates married Elizur Holyoke, son of Jacob Holyoke and Susannah Martyn, on 15 February 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1 Sarah Gates died on 14 April 1830 at Marlborough, MA; aged 77y, under the name Holyoke.^5,6,7 She was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.^7,3

     Elizur Holyoke was born on 25 September 1739.² He was the son of Jacob Holyoke and Susannah Martyn.² Elizur Holyoke married Sarah Gates, daughter of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg, on 15 February 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1 Elizur Holyoke died on 4 September 1794 at Marlborough, MA; aged 55y.^4,2,5 He was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.^4,3

     Silas Gates Jr was born on 30 June 1758 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Silas Gates Jr married Catherine Williams, daughter of George Williams and Mary McPherson, on 11 November 1783 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 Silas Gates Jr died on 24 December 1828 at Marlborough, MA; aged 70y.^2,1 He was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴

     Catherine Williams was born on 13 June 1760 at Marlborough, MA.² She is the daughter of George Williams and Mary McPherson. Catherine Williams married Silas Gates Jr, son of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg, on 11 November 1783 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 Catherine Williams died on 28 November 1836 at Marlborough, MA; (27th per gravestone) aged 76y, under the name Gates.^3,2 She was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.³

     Samuel Gates was born on 16 August 1760 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Samuel Gates married Lucretia Williams, daughter of George Williams and Mary McPherson, on 25 February 1781 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     Lucretia Williams was born on 9 November 1762 at Marlborough, MA.^2,3 She is the daughter of George Williams and Mary McPherson. Lucretia Williams married Samuel Gates, son of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg, on 25 February 1781 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     John Gates was born on 14 May 1765 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.¹

     Elizabeth Gates was born on 18 April 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.¹ Elizabeth Gates married Stephen Eager, son of Bailey Eager and Catherine Warren, on 21 May 1790 at Marlborough, MA.² Elizabeth Gates died on 13 February 1853; aged 84y, under the name Eager.⁴ She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴

     Mary Gates was born on 18 April 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.¹

     Susannah Gates was born on 21 June 1771 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Silas Gates and Elizabeth Bragg.¹

     Peter Bent was born on 20 March 1706/7 at Marlborough, MA.² He married Mary (?) on 18 April 1727 at Sudbury, MA; not to be confused with the 1727 marriage in Sudbury of the other Peter Bent.^1,3 Peter Bent died on 11 March 1798 at Marlborough, MA; aged 91y.^4,2 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴
     Peter Bent must not be confused with his near-contemporary namesake in Sudbury who also had a wife Mary.

     Mary (?) was born circa 1710. She married Peter Bent on 18 April 1727 at Sudbury, MA; not to be confused with the 1727 marriage in Sudbury of the other Peter Bent.^1,2 Mary (?) died on 3 June 1803 at Marlborough, MA; aged 93y, under the name Bent.^3,4 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.³

     Sarah Woods was born on 10 February 1747/48 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹ Sarah Woods married Benjamin Barnes, son of Frederick Barnes and Mary Howe, on 5 December 1789 at Marlborough, MA.³ Sarah Woods died on 18 April 1814 at Marlborough, MA; aged 66y, under the name Barnes.^4,3 She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.^4,3

     Elizabeth Woods was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA, (the stone has sunk into the ground, covering most of the inscription).² She was born on 10 January 1749/50 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹ Elizabeth Woods died on 9 March 1759 at Marlborough, MA; at age 9.^1,4

     John Waldo Woods was born on 1 May 1752 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹

     Caroline Woods was born on 30 September 1754 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹ Caroline Woods married James Smith on 17 November 1778 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3

     James Smith married Caroline Woods, daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How, on 17 November 1778 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2

     Matilda Woods was born on 19 January 1757 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹ Matilda Woods married Asa Barnes, son of Frederick Barnes and Mary Howe, on 20 April 1780.³

     Lydia Woods was born on 5 April 1759 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹ Lydia Woods married Asa Witt, son of Isaiah Witt and Deborah Stewart, on 3 January 1785 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4

     William Henry Woods was born on 25 July 1761 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹ William Henry Woods married Caroline Henderson on 5 November 1826 at Marlborough, MA.³

     Benjamin Woods was born on 24 November 1763 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹

     Samuel Thomas Woods was born on 26 March 1766 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹

     Daniel Woods was born on 15 September 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹

     Elizabeth Woods was born on 2 April 1771 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹

     James Gardner Woods was born on 23 May 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Alpheus Woods and Millecent How.¹

     Deacon Joseph Tayntor was born on 25 May 1688 at Watertown, MA.² He was christened on 29 July 1688 at 1st Church, Watertown, MA.³ He married Thankful Barrett on 20 April 1715 at Marlborough, MA.^1,4 Deacon Joseph Tayntor died on 19 February 1764 at Marlborough, MA; aged 76y, under the name Taynter.^5,4 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.^5,4

     Thankful Barrett was born on 16 July 1697 at Marlborough, MA.² She married Deacon Joseph Tayntor on 20 April 1715 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2

     Catherine Tayntor was born on 6 May 1756 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.² Catherine Tayntor married Antipas How, son of Thomas How and Dorothy Brigham, on 23 November 1774 at Marlborough, MA; also registered in Princeton, but under the name Caroline Tainter.^1,5 Catherine Tayntor died on 2 January 1821 at Princeton, MA; aged 64y, under the name How.⁶

     Antipas How was born on 16 April 1745 at Marlborough, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas How and Dorothy Brigham.² Antipas How married Catherine Tayntor, daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods, on 23 November 1774 at Marlborough, MA; also registered in Princeton, but under the name Caroline Tainter.^1,4 Antipas How died on 7 December 1827 at Princeton, MA; aged 82y, under the name Howe.⁵

     David Tayntor was baptized on 26 February 1758 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.¹ David Tayntor was born on 5 April 1759 at Marlborough, MA, (not found in the published records).³
     The Marlborough index says born 1759, but the birth is not shown in the vital records book. There is no other David Taintor/Tayntor within five years.

     Anne Tayntor was born on 31 August 1761 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.² Anne Tayntor married Aaron Howe, son of Abraham Howe and Lydia How, on 19 October 1792 at Marlborough, MA.^1,5

     Aaron Howe was born on 17 August 1758 at Marlborough, MA, (12 November per Rice Gen'l Register) under the name How.^2,3,4 He is the son of Abraham Howe and Lydia How. Aaron Howe married Mary Foster on 13 December 1781 at Sudbury, MA; both of Marlborough.⁵ Aaron Howe married Anne Tayntor, daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods, on 19 October 1792 at Marlborough, MA.^6,7 Aaron Howe died on 1 November 1795 at Marlborough, MA; aged 37y, under the name How.^8,9 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.¹⁰

     Lydia Tayntor was born on 23 November 1762 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Taintor.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.¹ Lydia Tayntor died on 4 January 1835 at Marlborough, MA; aged 70 (sic).^4,2,1 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴

     John Tayntor was born on 14 October 1764 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Taintor.^3,1,4 He was the son of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.² John Tayntor married Esther Goodenow, daughter of Jonathan Goodenow and Eunice Hastings, on 30 March 1786 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1 John Tayntor died on 17 March 1807 at Marlborough, MA; aged 41y.^3,5

     Joseph Tayntor was born on 12 February 1766 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,4 He was the son of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.² Joseph Tayntor married Nancy Gould on 24 June 1800 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1 Joseph Tayntor died on 13 September 1845 at Marlborough, MA; aged 78y 7m, from old age.^5,3 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵

     Nancy Gould married Joseph Tayntor, son of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods, on 24 June 1800 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 Nancy Gould died on 7 March 1866; aged 86y 9m, under the name Tayntor.³ She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.³

     Sarah Tayntor was born on 11 November 1767 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Taynter.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.² Sarah Tayntor married David Wilkins, son of Josiah Wilkins and Lois (?), on 8 March 1786 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1

     David Wilkins was born on 1 September 1763 at Marlborough, MA.^3,2,4 He was the son of Josiah Wilkins and Lois (?).² David Wilkins married Sarah Tayntor, daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods, on 8 March 1786 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1
     David Wilkins immigrated to New Ipswich, NH.⁵

     Lucy Tayntor was born on 25 March 1770 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.¹ Lucy Tayntor married Stephen Bush, son of Jesse Bush and Dinah (?), on 26 November 1788 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     Stephen Bush was born on 14 August 1765 at Marlborough, MA.² He is the son of Jesse Bush and Dinah (?). Stephen Bush married Lucy Tayntor, daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods, on 26 November 1788 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     Elizabeth Tayntor was born on 10 November 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods.¹ Elizabeth Tayntor married Levi Bayley on 21 March 1803 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     Levi Bayley married Elizabeth Tayntor, daughter of Jonathan Tayntor and Sarah Woods, on 21 March 1803 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     Jotham Brigham was born on 23 December 1695 at Marlborough, MA.² He is the son of Samuel Brigham and Elizabeth Howe. Jotham Brigham married Abigal How circa 1719 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 Jotham Brigham died on 23 November 1759 at Marlborough, MA.⁴

     Abigal How married Jotham Brigham, son of Samuel Brigham and Elizabeth Howe, circa 1719 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 Abigal How died on 24 March 1768 at Marlborough, MA.³

     Catherine Brigham was born on 10 February 1767 at Marlborough, MA.^4,5 She was the daughter of Antipas Brigham and Katherine Woods.³ Catherine Brigham married William Bigelow, son of Lt Ivory Bigelow and Sophia Bannister, on 14 March 1786 at Marlborough, MA; (May per Rice Gen'l Register).^4,1,2 Catherine Brigham died on 23 February 1831.⁵
     Catherine Brigham resided in Marlboro - Northboro, MA and St Albans, VT.³

     William Bigelow was born on 8 January 1764 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Biglow.^4,5,6 He is the son of Lt Ivory Bigelow and Sophia Bannister.³ William Bigelow married Catherine Brigham, daughter of Antipas Brigham and Katherine Woods, on 14 March 1786 at Marlborough, MA; (May per Rice Gen'l Register).^4,1,2 William Bigelow died on 30 December 1807.^7,8

     Abigail Brigham was born on 22 May 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Antipas Brigham and Katherine Woods.¹ Abigail Brigham married Paul Barns on 18 January 1787 at Marlborough, MA.²
     Abigail Brigham resided in Marlboro - Northboro, MA and St Albans, VT.¹

     Sabrina Brigham was born on 23 December 1770 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Antipas Brigham and Katherine Woods.¹ Sabrina Brigham married Daniel Rice, son of (?) Rice and Lucy Williams, on 1 August 1792 at Marlborough, MA.³ Sabrina Brigham died on 17 April 1799; aged 29y, under the name Rice.⁴ She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴
     Sabrina Brigham resided in Marlboro - Northboro, MA and St Albans, VT.¹ She also went by the name of "Sabra."¹

     Lucretia Brigham was born on 12 October 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Antipas Brigham and Katherine Woods.¹ Lucretia Brigham married Bezaleel Harrington on 4 February 1795 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3

     Bezaleel Harrington married Lucretia Brigham, daughter of Antipas Brigham and Katherine Woods, on 4 February 1795 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2

     Mary Thomas was born on 16 February 1729 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of William Thomas and Lydia Eager.¹ Mary Thomas married Joseph Morse Jr, son of Joseph Morse and Abigail Barns, on 29 August 1746 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,4

     Joseph Morse Jr was born on 2 December 1721 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Morse and Abigail Barns.¹ Joseph Morse Jr married Mary Thomas, daughter of William Thomas and Lydia Eager, on 29 August 1746 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1,4

     Samuel Stevens was born circa 1681. He married Thankful Stow, daughter of Samuel Stow and Elizabeth Stone, on 29 March 1710 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 Samuel Stevens died on 6 December 1761 at Marlborough, MA; aged 80y, under the name Steuens.^4,2 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴
     Samuel Stevens left a will on 27 October 1753, mentioning wife Thankful, son Samuel, and daughters Sarah Hemenway, Mary Haywood, Elizabeth Bailey, Anna Woods, and Thankful.⁵