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     John White was born on 23 September 1742 at Leominster, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Marriage banns for John White and Jemima Carter were published on 2 June 1764 at Leominster, MA.⁴

     Samuel White was born on 14 March 1744 at Leominster, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Marriage banns for Samuel White and Hannah Platts were published on 13 April 1773 at Leominster, MA.⁴

     Marriage banns for Hannah Platts and Samuel White were published on 13 April 1773 at Leominster, MA.²

     Benjamin White was born on 20 February 1746 at Leominster, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Marriage banns for Benjamin White and Abigail Wilder were published on 12 October 1774 at Leominster, MA.⁵ Benjamin White married Abigail Wilder, daughter of Thomas Wilder and Mary White, on 18 January 1775 at Leominster, MA.^1,6

     Abigail Wilder was born on 8 May 1750 at Leominster, MA, (19 May 1754 per Rice Gen'l Register).^3,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Wilder and Mary White.² Marriage banns for Abigail Wilder and Benjamin White were published on 12 October 1774 at Leominster, MA.⁴ Abigail Wilder married Benjamin White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 18 January 1775 at Leominster, MA.^5,6

     Elizabeth White was born on 23 December 1747 at Leominster, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Elizabeth White was baptized on 10 January 1748 at Leominster, MA.³ She married Josiah Swan on 11 December 1766 at Leominster, MA.^1,4 Elizabeth White died on 17 April 1814 at Leominster, MA; wife of Josiah at age 66 of consumption.⁵

     Josiah Swan married Elizabeth White, daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 11 December 1766 at Leominster, MA.^1,2 Josiah Swan died on 9 September 1822 at Leominster, MA; at age 82.³

     Susanna White married Richard Pantry.¹ Susanna White was born on 27 February 1750 at Leominster, MA.³ She was the daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Susanna White was baptized on 4 March 1750 at Leominster, MA.¹ She was baptized on 4 March 1750 at Leominster, MA.²

     Richard Pantry married Susanna White, daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House.¹

     Abijah White married Polly (?).¹ Abijah White was born on 21 November 1751 at Leominster, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.²

     Polly (?) married Abijah White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House.¹

     Ruth White was born on 27 August 1755 at Leominster, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House.²

     Asa White was baptized on 21 September 1755 at Leominster, MA.³ He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Asa White was born circa 1756 at Leominster, MA, (according to the Rice Genealogical Register).¹ He married Jane Arvin on 11 September 1776.¹

     Jane Arvin married Asa White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 11 September 1776.¹

     Luke White was born on 8 December 1757 at Leominster, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,4 He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.³ Luke White was baptized on 11 December 1757 at Leominster, MA.^4,5 He married Eunice White, daughter of David White and Eunice Butler, on 30 November 1783 at Charlemont, MA; (1782 per Rice Gen'l Register).^6,1,4
     Luke White was in the military circa 1776 serving in the American Revolution.⁷ The order of children's births is uncertain.⁸

     Eunice White was born circa 1768, as calculated from her gravestone. She was the daughter of David White and Eunice Butler. Eunice White married Luke White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 30 November 1783 at Charlemont, MA; (1782 per Rice Gen'l Register).^3,1,4 Eunice White died on 29 January 1824 at Heath, MA; aged about 60 (57 per gravestone)
from consumption.⁵ She was buried at South Cemetery, Heath, MA.⁵
     The order of children's births is uncertain.⁶

     Abel White was born circa 1760 at Leominster, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Abel White was baptized on 11 May 1760 at Leominster, MA.³ He married Hanna Classon on 12 April 1780.¹

     Hanna Classon married Abel White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 12 April 1780.¹

     Phineas White was born circa 1762 at Leominster, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Phineas White was baptized on 26 June 1763 at Leominster, MA.³ He married Jerusha Marsh on 14 April 1788.¹

     Jerusha Marsh married Phineas White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 14 April 1788.¹

     Paul White was born circa 1764 at Leominster, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Paul White married Polly Smith on 24 September 1786.¹

     Polly Smith married Paul White, son of Josiah White and Deborah House, on 24 September 1786.¹

     Relief White was born circa 1766 at Leominster, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House.² Relief White married Elijah Reed in 1787.²

     Elijah Reed married Relief White, daughter of Josiah White and Deborah House, in 1787.¹

     Elias Sawyer married Beatrix (?).¹ Elias Sawyer was born circa 1690. He is the son of Thomas Sawyer and Hannah Lewis. Elias Sawyer died on 20 November 1752; aged 62y.^2,3 He was buried at Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, MA.^2,3

     Beatrix (?) married Elias Sawyer, son of Thomas Sawyer and Hannah Lewis.¹

     Prudence Sawyer was born on 2 October 1741 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White. Prudence Sawyer was baptized on 1 August 1742 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³

     Elisha Sawyer Jr was born on 9 February 1743/44 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White. Elisha Sawyer Jr married Patience Bennet on 31 October 1765 at Lancaster, MA.^3,1 Elisha Sawyer Jr married Mary (?); (not found in the published records). Elisha Sawyer Jr died on 24 March 1810; according to unofficial sources.⁴

     Patience Bennet married Elisha Sawyer Jr, son of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White, on 31 October 1765 at Lancaster, MA.^2,1

     Jotham Sawyer was born on 27 April 1745 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White. Jotham Sawyer was baptized on 12 May 1745 at Chocksett Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Jotham Sawyer and Dinah Weeks were published on 13 December 1765 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Jotham Sawyer married Dinah Weeks, daughter of Col John Weeks and Dinah (?), on 9 January 1766 at Lancaster, MA.^5,1 Jotham Sawyer died on 10 February 1837 at Templeton, MA; aged 91y 9m.^6,7 He was buried at Center Cemetery, Templeton, MA.⁸

     Dinah Weeks was born on 2 October 1737 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Col John Weeks and Dinah (?).² Marriage banns for Dinah Weeks and Jotham Sawyer were published on 13 December 1765 at Lancaster, MA.⁶ Dinah Weeks married Jotham Sawyer, son of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White, on 9 January 1766 at Lancaster, MA.^7,1 Dinah Weeks died on 28 September 1822 at Templeton, MA; at age 84.^4,8 She was buried at Center Cemetery, Templeton, MA.⁹

     Thankful Sawyer was born on 1 August 1747 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was baptized on 2 August 1747 at Chocksett Church, Lancaster, MA.³ She was the daughter of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White. Marriage banns for Thankful Sawyer and Deacon Daniel Norcross were published on 29 March 1770 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Thankful Sawyer married Deacon Daniel Norcross, son of William Norcross and Lydia Wheeler, on 9 October 1770 at Lancaster, MA.^1,5 Thankful Sawyer died on 20 May 1821 at Templeton, MA; (19th per church records)
aged 71 (sic) under the name Norcross -- the obvious age discrepancy notwithstanding. We have
reviewed the Lancaster vital records and find no other record
of a Thankful Sawyer born in the 1740s in Lancaster.^6,7

     Deacon Daniel Norcross was born on 9 May 1745 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,3 He was the son of William Norcross and Lydia Wheeler.² Marriage banns for Deacon Daniel Norcross and Thankful Sawyer were published on 29 March 1770 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Deacon Daniel Norcross married Thankful Sawyer, daughter of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White, on 9 October 1770 at Lancaster, MA.^1,5 Deacon Daniel Norcross died on 27 July 1825 at Templeton, MA; deacon of the Baptist Church at age 80.⁶

     Elias Sawyer was born on 1 August 1747 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White. Elias Sawyer was baptized on 2 August 1747 at Chocksett Church, Lancaster, MA.⁴ Marriage banns for Elias Sawyer and Hannah Farrar were published on 24 February 1774 at Lancaster, MA.^2,5 Elias Sawyer married Hannah Farrar.² Elias Sawyer died on 15 December 1825 at Templeton, MA; aged 78y.⁶ He was buried at Center Cemetery, Templeton, MA.⁶

     Ruth Sawyer was born on 15 March 1750 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White. Ruth Sawyer was baptized on 25 March 1750 at Chocksett Church, Lancaster, MA.³

     Martha Sawyer was baptized on 10 December 1752 at Chocksett Church, Lancaster, MA.² She was born on 2 November 1753 at Lancaster, MA, (also registered on the same page as 3 December 1753, but probably
born in 1752).^3,1 She was the daughter of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White.

     Thomas Wilder married Susanna Hunt.¹

     Susanna Hunt married Thomas Wilder.¹

     Abel Wilder was born on 30 November 1752 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White.¹ Abel Wilder was baptized on 3 December 1752 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ He married Mary Paine in 1777.¹

     Mary Paine married Abel Wilder, son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White, in 1777.¹

     Luke Wilder was baptized on 10 February 1754 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.² He was born on 20 February 1754 at Lancaster, MA, (sic).^3,1 He was the son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White.¹ Luke Wilder married Susan Poor in 1793.¹

     Susan Poor married Luke Wilder, son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White, in 1793.¹

     Jonathan Wilder was born on 21 April 1755 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White.¹ Jonathan Wilder was baptized on 27 April 1755 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Jonathan Wilder and Ruth Prescott were published on 20 December 1779 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Jonathan Wilder married Ruth Prescott, daughter of John Prescott and Mary White, on 24 February 1780 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^5,1 Jonathan Wilder died on 13 January 1835 at Lancaster, MA; (1836 per gravestone)
aged 80y 8m 23d,
listed as a Revolutionary pensioner.⁶ He was buried at Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, MA.⁷

     Ruth Prescott was born on 16 August 1757 at Lancaster, MA.² She is the daughter of John Prescott and Mary White. Ruth Prescott was baptized on 21 August 1757 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Ruth Prescott and Jonathan Wilder were published on 20 December 1779 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Ruth Prescott married Jonathan Wilder, son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White, on 24 February 1780 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^5,1 Ruth Prescott died on 19 November 1826 at Lancaster, MA; aged 69y,
under the name Wilder.⁶ She was buried at Old Common Burial Ground, Lancaster, MA.⁷

     Martha Wilder was born on 21 April 1755 at Lancaster, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White.¹ Martha Wilder was baptized on 27 April 1755 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ She married John Carter, son of Col. John Carter and Abigail Joslin, on 16 February 1775 at Lancaster, MA.^1,4 Martha Wilder died on 30 July 1838 at Lancaster, MA; aged 83y,
under the name Carter.⁵ She was buried at Middle Cemetery, Lancaster, MA.⁶

     John Carter was baptized on 2 December 1750 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.² He is the son of Col. John Carter and Abigail Joslin. John Carter married Martha Wilder, daughter of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White, on 16 February 1775 at Lancaster, MA.^1,3 John Carter died on 19 November 1815 at Lancaster, MA; aged 65y.⁴ He was buried at Middle Cemetery, Lancaster, MA.⁵

     Jacob Wilder was baptized on 3 July 1757 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White.¹ Jacob Wilder married Mary Wakefield circa 1794.¹

     Mary Wakefield married Jacob Wilder, son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White, circa 1794.¹

     Benjamin Wilder was baptized on 3 July 1757 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Deacon David Wilder and Martha White.¹

     James Ball was born on 2 February 1694/95 at Watertown, MA.^3,1 He was the son of James Ball and Elizabeth Fiske.¹ James Ball married Sarah (?); early settlers in Northborough.¹ James Ball died on 31 May 1756; aged 61y.^4,1 He estate was probated on 10 June 1756.⁵ He was buried at Northborough, MA.⁴
     James Ball left a will on 25 May 1755.⁵

     Abigail White was born on 13 May 1747 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.¹ Abigail White was baptized on 5 February 1748/49 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Abigail White and John Hoar were published on 18 January 1776 at Lancaster, MA; listed as John of Westminster and Abigail of Lancaster.⁴ Abigail White married John Hoar on 21 February 1776 at Lancaster, MA; listed as John of Westminster and Abigail of Lancaster. The Rice Gen'l Register gives the groom's surname as Hoarse and the
month as August.^5,6,1 Abigail White died on 5 February 1830 at Westminster, MA; widow of John at age 83.⁷

     Marriage banns for John Hoar and Abigail White were published on 18 January 1776 at Lancaster, MA; listed as John of Westminster and Abigail of Lancaster.² John Hoar married Abigail White, daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball, on 21 February 1776 at Lancaster, MA; listed as John of Westminster and Abigail of Lancaster. The Rice Gen'l Register gives the groom's surname as Hoarse and the
month as August.^3,4,1 John Hoar died on 27 April 1812 at Westminster, MA; husband of Abigail at age 71, a Revolutionary War soldier.⁵ He was buried at Old Cemetery, Westminster, MA.⁴

     Josiah White was born on 13 March 1748/49 at Lancaster, MA, (literally 1749).^3,4 He was the son of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.² Josiah White was baptized on 19 March 1748/49 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.⁵ Marriage banns for Josiah White and Parnee Brooks were published on 9 June 1770 at Lancaster, MA; (January per Rice Gen'l Register)
both of Lancaster.^6,7 Josiah White married Rebecca Simonds on 2 March 1786 at Charlemont, MA.^8,9 Josiah White died in September 1819 at Denmark, Jefferson Co, NY.⁹

     Parnee Brooks was born on 18 February 1750/51 at Lancaster, MA, (literally 1751).^2,3 She was the daughter of John Brooks and Parnee Houghton. Parnee Brooks was baptized on 24 February 1750/51 at Chocksett Church, Lancaster, MA.⁴ Marriage banns for Parnee Brooks and Josiah White were published on 9 June 1770 at Lancaster, MA; (January per Rice Gen'l Register)
both of Lancaster.^5,1 Parnee Brooks died on 21 March 1784 at Charlemont, MA; aged 33y,
under the name White.^6,3
     Parnee Brooks was received into full communion on 20 May 1774 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.⁷

     Deacon Joseph White was born on 25 August 1751 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.¹ Deacon Joseph White was baptized on 1 September 1751 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Deacon Joseph White and Rebecca Hoar were published on 1 May 1784 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Rebecca of Lincoln.⁴ Deacon Joseph White married Rebecca Hoar, daughter of John Hoar and Elizabeth Coolidge, on 15 June 1784 at Lincoln, MA; listed as Joseph of Lancaster.^5,1 Deacon Joseph White died on 1 July 1806 at Lancaster, MA; (30 June per town records)
aged 55y,
from mortification.⁶ He was buried at Middle Cemetery, Lancaster, MA.⁷

     Rebecca Hoar was born on 18 October 1761 at Lincoln, MA.² She is the daughter of John Hoar and Elizabeth Coolidge. Marriage banns for Rebecca Hoar and Deacon Joseph White were published on 1 May 1784 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Rebecca of Lincoln.³ Rebecca Hoar married Deacon Joseph White, son of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball, on 15 June 1784 at Lincoln, MA; listed as Joseph of Lancaster.^2,1 Rebecca Hoar died on 28 March 1828 at Lancaster, MA; at age 66.⁴

     Patience White was born on 24 September 1753 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.¹ Patience White was baptized on 30 September 1753 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Patience White and David Brooks were published on 28 May 1774 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Patience White married David Brooks on 14 June 1774 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^1,5 Patience White died on 24 May 1844 at Princeton, MA; aged 90y 8m 0d, under the name Brooks.⁶

     Marriage banns for David Brooks and Patience White were published on 28 May 1774 at Lancaster, MA.² David Brooks married Patience White, daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball, on 14 June 1774 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^3,4 David Brooks died on 7 September 1840 at Princeton, MA; aged 91y.⁵

     Sarah White was born on 10 August 1755 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.¹ Sarah White was baptized on 17 August 1755 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ She died on 12 October 1756 at Lancaster, MA.^4,1

     Sarah White was born on 10 July 1757 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.¹ Sarah White was baptized on 17 July 1757 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA; but the entry just says 'Joseph White' without giving the
child's name.³ Marriage banns for Sarah White and Manasseh Wilder were published on 1 December 1774 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.⁴ Sarah White married Manasseh Wilder, son of Capt. Ephraim Wilder and Anna Wilder, on 4 January 1775 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^5,1 Sarah White died on 28 January 1843 at Lancaster, MA; aged 86y,
under the name Wilder,
from old age.⁶

     Manasseh Wilder was born on 4 May 1752 at Lancaster, MA.² He is the son of Capt. Ephraim Wilder and Anna Wilder. Manasseh Wilder was baptized on 10 May 1752 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Manasseh Wilder and Sarah White were published on 1 December 1774 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.⁴ Manasseh Wilder married Sarah White, daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball, on 4 January 1775 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^5,1 Manasseh Wilder died on 4 November 1822 at Lancaster, MA; aged 70y,
from fever.⁶

     Ruth White was born on 17 April 1759 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball.¹ Ruth White was baptized on 29 April 1759 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Ruth White and Sherebiah Hunt were published on 30 January 1780 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Ruth White married Sherebiah Hunt, son of Lt. Sherebiah Hunt and Deborah Wilder, on 16 May 1780 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^1,5