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     Lydia Wheeler married William Norcross.¹

     Marriage banns for John Brooks and Parnee Houghton were published on 9 September 1748 at Lancaster, MA.² John Brooks married Parnee Houghton on 20 October 1748 at Lancaster, MA.^3,1

     Parnee Houghton was born on 14 April 1730 at Lancaster, MA.² She was baptized on 17 May 1730 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Parnee Houghton and John Brooks were published on 9 September 1748 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Parnee Houghton married John Brooks on 20 October 1748 at Lancaster, MA.^5,1

     Rebecca Simonds married Josiah White, son of Deacon Joseph White and Patience Ball, on 2 March 1786 at Charlemont, MA.^2,1

     Col. Josiah Carter was christened on 15 January 1726/27 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.² He is the son of Samuel Carter and Jemimah Houghton. Marriage banns for Col. Josiah Carter and Tabitha Hough were published on 24 May 1745 at Lancaster, MA.³ Col. Josiah Carter married Tabitha Hough.¹ Col. Josiah Carter died on 14 February 1812 at Leominster, MA; (13th per gravestone) aged 85y, from paralysis.⁴ He was buried at Leominster Cemetery, Leominster, MA.⁴

     Marriage banns for Tabitha Hough and Col. Josiah Carter were published on 24 May 1745 at Lancaster, MA.² Tabitha Hough married Col. Josiah Carter, son of Samuel Carter and Jemimah Houghton.¹ Tabitha Hough died on 29 June 1810 at Leominster, MA; aged 81y, under the name Carter.³ She was buried at Leominster Cemetery, Leominster, MA.³

     Dr Daniel Greenleaf was born on 7 November 1702 at Cambridge, MA, (not found in the published records).³ He married Silence Nichols on 18 July 1726.^3,1,2 Dr Daniel Greenleaf died on 18 July 1785 at Bolton, MA; aged 82y 8m.⁴ He was buried at Old Cemetery, Bolton, MA.⁴

     Silence Nichols married Dr Daniel Greenleaf on 18 July 1726.^3,1,2 Silence Nichols died on 13 May 1762 at Bolton, MA; aged 59y,
under the name Greenleaf.⁴ She was buried at Old Cemetery, Bolton, MA.⁴

     Marriage banns for Azubah Wheeler and Peter Larkin were published on 28 February 1750/51 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Azubah of Shrewsbury.² Azubah Wheeler married Peter Larkin.¹

     Jonathan Greenwood married Phebe Temple, daughter of Jonathan Temple and Rebecca Howe.¹

     Phebe Temple married Jonathan Greenwood.² Phebe Temple was born on 5 April 1789 at Westminster, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Temple and Rebecca Howe.

     Lucy Rice was born in January 1759 at Rutland, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2 She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Parling.¹ Marriage banns for Lucy Rice and David Smith were published on 20 September 1778 at Rutland, MA.^3,1,2 Lucy Rice married David Smith on 8 October 1778 at Hubbardston, MA.⁴ Lucy Rice died on 10 May 1839 at Rutland, MA; aged 80y, under the name Smith.³

     Marriage banns for David Smith and Lucy Rice were published on 20 September 1778 at Rutland, MA.^3,1,2 David Smith married Lucy Rice, daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Parling, on 8 October 1778 at Hubbardston, MA.⁴ David Smith died on 18 January 1835 at Rutland, MA; aged 78y, according to unofficial sources.³

     Abigail Rice was born circa 1762.¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Parling.¹

     Peter Rice was born circa 1764.¹ He was the son of Silas Rice and Abigail Parling.¹
     Peter was age 16 on 6 September 1780 according to guardianship papers assigning E Foster as Peter's guardian.¹

     (?) (?) married 1st Samuel Welles, son of Rev. Samuel Welles and Hannah Arnold.¹

     John White was born on 30 November 1738 at Lancaster, MA.² He was the son of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder. John White was baptized on 7 January 1738/39 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for John White and Lydia Jeffes were published on 21 May 1766 at Lancaster, MA; listed as John of Lancaster of Lydia of Harvard.⁴ John White married Lydia Jeffes on 19 June 1766 at Harvard, MA; listed as Noah (sic) of Lancaster.⁵ John White died on 8 June 1812 at Lancaster, MA; aged 73y,
from consumption.⁶

     Tilly White was born on 3 September 1736 at Lancaster, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder.² Tilly White was baptized on 9 January 1736/37 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.⁴ Tilly White married (intention) 1st Keturah Somes on 1 October 1761 at Lancaster, MA, Katurah Soames of Harvard.^1,5 Tilly White married Keturah Somes on 15 December 1761 at Harvard, MA; listed as Tilley of Lancaster.⁶ Tilly White married 2nd Tamson Willey.¹ Tilly White died on 14 February 1810.⁷
     Tilly White was in the military circa 1776 serving in the American Revolution, serving in Mass. and Machias and Castine, Maine. Private from MA.⁸

     Tilly White married (intention) 1st Keturah Somes, son of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder, on 1 October 1761 at Lancaster, MA, Katurah Soames of Harvard.^1,2 Keturah Somes married Tilly White, son of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder, on 15 December 1761 at Harvard, MA; listed as Tilley of Lancaster.³

     Tamson Willey was born in 1749 at Harrington, ME.² Tilly White married 2nd Tamson Willey, son of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder.¹ Tamson Willey died in 1825 at Addison, ME.²

     Dorothy White was the daughter of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder. Dorothy White married (?) Whitcomb.¹

     (?) Whitcomb married Dorothy White, daughter of Capt John White Jr and Lois Wilder.¹

     John Whitcomb was born on 13 November 1731 at Lancaster, MA, (Rice Family - S2/P1 indicates date of birth as 13 December 1733).^1,2 He was the son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ John Whitcomb was baptized on 30 July 1732 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ He married Sarah Whitcomb.¹ John Whitcomb died on 31 March 1835 at Swanzey, NH.¹

     Sarah Whitcomb married John Whitcomb, son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹

     Eunice Whitcomb was born on 10 December 1733 at Lancaster, MA, (1734 per Supplement).^2,1 She was the daughter of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ Eunice Whitcomb was baptized on 3 February 1733/34 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ She died on 8 October 1815 at Chester, NS.⁴

     Prudence Whitcomb was baptized on 4 December 1735 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ She was the daughter of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.² Prudence Whitcomb married Israel Greenleaf, son of Dr Daniel Greenleaf and Silence Nichols, on 28 November 1754 at Bolton, MA.^4,1 Prudence Whitcomb died on 15 September 1784 at Harvard, MA; under the name Greenleaf.^5,1

     Israel Greenleaf was born on 29 March 1734 at Lancaster, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Dr Daniel Greenleaf and Silence Nichols. Israel Greenleaf was baptized on 31 March 1734.⁴ He married Prudence Whitcomb, daughter of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White, on 28 November 1754 at Bolton, MA.^5,1 Israel Greenleaf died on 4 March 1824 at New York.²
     The births of Daniel, Issia, Stephen, and Polly occurred after the death of Prudence Whitcomb. None of the children after 1767 were recorded in Bolton (or in Harvard, for that matter). There is no authoritative record of the parents of these four children.

     Tilly Whitcomb was born on 22 November 1737 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 He was the son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ Tilly Whitcomb was baptized on 12 February 1737/38 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ He died on 30 December 1741 at Bolton, MA; (literally 1741-2).^4,1

     Levi Whitcomb was born on 21 October 1739 at Bolton, MA.^1,2 He was the son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ Levi Whitcomb married Sarah Gates, daughter of Paul Gates and Sarah (?), on 31 March 1761 at Bolton, MA.³

     Sarah Gates was born on 27 January 1744/45 at Bolton, MA.² She is the daughter of Paul Gates and Sarah (?). Sarah Gates married Levi Whitcomb, son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White, on 31 March 1761 at Bolton, MA.³

     Betty Whitcomb was born on 28 February 1743/44 at Bolton, MA, under the name Whetcomb.^2,1 She was the daughter of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹

     Joshua Whitcomb was born on 2 May 1746 at Bolton, MA, under the name Whetcomb.^2,1 He was the son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ Marriage banns for Joshua Whitcomb and Eunice Prescott were published on 27 December 1771 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Joshua of Templeton and Eunice of Lancaster.³ Joshua Whitcomb married Eunice Prescott, daughter of John Prescott and Mary White, on 26 February 1772 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Joshua of Templeton and Eunice of Lancaster.^4,5,1 Joshua Whitcomb died before March 1776.¹

     Relief Whitcomb was born on 14 March 1748 at Bolton, MA, under the name Whetcomb.^2,1 She was the daughter of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ Relief Whitcomb died on 27 October 1786.¹

     David Whitcomb was born on 18 February 1749/50 at Bolton, MA.^1,2 He was the son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ David Whitcomb married Sarah Whitcomb on 28 May 1776 at Bolton, MA.^1,3 David Whitcomb died on 30 August 1778 at Bolton, MA; at age 29 years 6 months 12 days.⁴ He was buried at Old Cemetery, Bolton, MA.⁵

     Sarah Whitcomb married David Whitcomb, son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White, on 28 May 1776 at Bolton, MA.^1,2

     Silence Whitcomb was born on 16 December 1752 at Bolton, MA, under the name Whetcomb.^2,1 She was the daughter of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹

     Abel Whitcomb was born on 2 March 1759 at Bolton, MA, under the name Whetcomb.^2,1 He was the son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White.¹ Abel Whitcomb married Elizabeth Townsend, daughter of John Townsend and Susanna (?), on 8 May 1780 at Bolton, MA.^2,1 Abel Whitcomb died on 16 June 1841 at Bolton, MA; aged 82y.^1,3 He was buried at Bolton Pan Cemetery, Bolton, MA.²

     Elizabeth Townsend was born circa 14 February 1761, as calculated from her gravestone. She is the daughter of John Townsend and Susanna (?). Elizabeth Townsend married Abel Whitcomb, son of David Whitcomb Jr and Betty White, on 8 May 1780 at Bolton, MA.^2,1 Elizabeth Townsend died on 21 June 1849 at Bolton, MA; aged 88y 4m 7d,
under the name Whitcomb,
from cancer.³ She was buried at Bolton Pan Cemetery, Bolton, MA.²

     Susannah Wilder was born on 17 March 1785 at Petersham, MA.^5,2,4 She was the daughter of Cornelius Wilder and Elizabeth Hastings.⁴ Marriage banns for Susannah Wilder and Joel Rice were published on 29 September 1804 at Barre, MA; listed as Susannah of Petersham.⁶ Susannah Wilder married Joel Rice, son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith, on 21 October 1804 at Petersham, MA; listed as Joel of Barre and Susanna of Petersham.^5,1,2,3,4 Susannah Wilder died on 12 June 1821 at Howard, Steuben Co, NY; (Supplement 1 to the Rice Family indicates date of death as December 1821).^3,2,4
     Susannah Wilder was also known as Susan Wilder.² She and Joel Rice resided at Howard, Steuben Co, NY.^7,2

     Joel Rice was born on 9 November 1780 at Barre, MA.^6,5,2 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith.⁵ Marriage banns for Joel Rice and Susannah Wilder were published on 29 September 1804 at Barre, MA; listed as Susannah of Petersham.⁶ Joel Rice married Susannah Wilder, daughter of Cornelius Wilder and Elizabeth Hastings, on 21 October 1804 at Petersham, MA; listed as Joel of Barre and Susanna of Petersham.^7,1,2,3,4 Joel Rice died on 11 September 1830 at Howard, Steuben Co, NY.^8,3,2
     Joel Rice and Susannah Wilder resided at Howard, Steuben Co, NY.^8,2 Ward cites the Worcester Probate Records: Daniel Bacon of Barre was appointed guardian, 15 January 1828, of Wesson (or Wasson) Rice, over 14 and on 19 August 1828, of Henry, Susan, William, and Samuel Rice, children of Joel Rice of Stuben, NY and Petersham, MA.⁸

     Marriage banns for Hannah Farrar and Elias Sawyer were published on 24 February 1774 at Lancaster, MA.^1,2 Hannah Farrar married Elias Sawyer, son of Elisha Sawyer and Ruth White.¹ Hannah Farrar died on 3 May 1841 at Templeton, MA; aged 87y,
under the name Sawyer.³ She was buried at Center Cemetery, Templeton, MA.³

     Josiah Whitcomb was born between 1735 and 1740.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Whitcomb and Dorothy White.² Josiah Whitcomb married Rebecca Chaffin.¹

     Rebecca Chaffin married Josiah Whitcomb, son of Benjamin Whitcomb and Dorothy White.¹

     William Butler married Lucy Story.¹

     Lucy Story married William Butler.¹

     Benjamin Headley married Mehitable (?).¹

     Mehitable (?) married Benjamin Headley.¹

     Abigail Cobleigh was the daughter of Eleazer Cobleigh and Phebe Headley.² Abigail Cobleigh married Jedediah Gilbert, son of David Gilbert and Hanna Davis, on 10 January 1760.¹ Abigail Cobleigh died before 19 September 1764.³

     Jedediah Gilbert was born on 9 September 1738.² He was the son of David Gilbert and Hanna Davis.² Jedediah Gilbert married Abigail Cobleigh, daughter of Eleazer Cobleigh and Phebe Headley, on 10 January 1760.¹

     David Gilbert married Hanna Davis.¹

     Hanna Davis married David Gilbert.¹

     Elizabeth Burnet married Jabez Rice, son of Daniel Rice and Elizabeth Taylor, on 3 April 1776 at Marlborough, MA; (2 April per Ward) both of Marlborough.^1,2 Elizabeth Burnet died on 27 November 1812 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3

     Daniel Rice was born on 7 April 1753 at Marlborough, MA.^4,2,5 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.⁴ Daniel Rice married Lucy Darling, daughter of Amos Darling and Hepzibah Bruce, on 24 March 1778 at Marlborough, MA; listed as Daniel of Marlborough.^1,2,3,6
     Daniel Rice and Lucy Darling resided circa 1780 at Marlborough, MA, for some years. Note that only daughter Lucy Rice is listed in the Marlborough vital records as born at Marlborough.^7,8 Daniel Rice and Lucy Darling resided in 1797 at Northborough, MA, where Daniel maintained a public house on the post-road, a short distance west of the village.⁷ Daniel Rice and Lucy Darling resided in 1805 at Whitestown, NY.⁷

     Lucy Darling was born on 13 August 1755 at Framingham, MA.^4,2,5 She was the daughter of Amos Darling and Hepzibah Bruce. Lucy Darling married Daniel Rice, son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse, on 24 March 1778 at Marlborough, MA; listed as Daniel of Marlborough.^1,2,3,6
     Lucy Darling and Daniel Rice resided circa 1780 at Marlborough, MA, for some years. Note that only daughter Lucy Rice is listed in the Marlborough vital records as born at Marlborough.^4,7 Lucy Darling and Daniel Rice resided in 1797 at Northborough, MA, where Daniel maintained a public house on the post-road, a short distance west of the village.⁴ Lucy Darling and Daniel Rice resided in 1805 at Whitestown, NY.⁴

     Miriam Rice was born on 8 November 1754 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.¹ Miriam Rice died on 31 July 1771 at Marlborough, MA; in her 17th year.^1,3

     William Rice was born on 25 November 1755 at Marlborough, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.² William Rice married Nancy Hager, daughter of Ebenezer Hager Jr and Abigail Stow, circa 1780; William of Marlborough, MA.¹
     William Rice was also known as Billee Rice.³ He and Nancy Hager resided at Marlborough, MA.⁴

     Martin Rice was born on 17 March 1757 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.³ Marriage banns for Martin Rice and Ruth Hastings were published on 3 April 1779 at Petersham, MA; not listed as Martin of Marlborough.^1,2,5 Martin Rice died in 1833.⁶
     Martin Rice was in the military in 1775 serving in the 8 months' service from Petersham, and was a fifer in Holman's Company and also in Pollard's Company, Denny's Regiment, 1780; of which Regiment he was Fife Major.⁶ He and Ruth Hastings resided at Petersham, MA.⁶

     Ruth Hastings was born in 1754.³ She was the daughter of Daniel Hastings and Priscilla Keyes.³ Ruth Hastings was born on 2 January 1754 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,3 Marriage banns for Ruth Hastings and Martin Rice were published on 3 April 1779 at Petersham, MA; not listed as Martin of Marlborough.^1,2,5
     Ruth Hastings and Martin Rice resided at Petersham, MA.³

     Lydia Rice was born on 8 August 1758 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.²

     Stephen Rice was born on 8 June 1762 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3,4,6 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.⁵ Stephen Rice married Anna Hammond, daughter of Enock Hammond and Lucy Fiske, on 6 April 1785 at Petersham, MA.^3,2,4,7 Stephen Rice died on 12 July 1802 at Reading, VT.^2,4
     Stephen Rice began military service on 12 July 1779; being mustered in to the American Revolution as a private and on the rolls up to February 1782 as a sergeant at time of discharge.²

     Phebe Rice was born on 2 July 1764 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.² Phebe Rice married Joseph Clark, son of John Clark and Elizabeth Norcross, on 28 November 1784 at Hubbardston, MA.^5,3 Phebe Rice died on 1 April 1829 at Hubbardston, MA; aged 64y, under the name Clark.^5,3

     Jabez Rice was born on 14 November 1766 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.² Jabez Rice married Rebecca Winch on 27 May 1814 at Marlborough, MA; (1816 per Ward).^4,5,6 Jabez Rice died on 9 March 1844 at Marlborough, MA; aged 76y, from consumption.^7,8
     Lewis Rice, over 14, son of Jabez Rice of Marlborough, chose his father, guardian 27 October 1835.⁷ He left a will on 18 November 1843, proved 5 June 1844, gave to son, Lewis Rice and to Stephen and Daniel R. Hayden. Son, Lewis Rice, Executor.⁷

     Rebecca Winch was born circa 1774.^3,4 She married Jabez Rice, son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse, on 27 May 1814 at Marlborough, MA; (1816 per Ward).^5,1,2 Rebecca Winch died on 3 November 1833 at Marlborough, MA; aged 59y, under the name Rice.^3,4 She was buried at Farms (Wilson) Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵

     Aaron Rice was born on 11 November 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3,4 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.² Aaron Rice married Sarah Whipple circa 1797.³ Aaron Rice died on 18 July 1822 at Greensboro, VT.³

     Betty Rice was born on 7 November 1770 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.²

     Anna Rice was born on 17 November 1772 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.²

     John Hancock Rice was born on 27 June 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.² John Hancock Rice died on 28 October 1775 at Marlborough, MA; (1785 per Ward).^4,1

     Dorothy Quincy Rice was born on 27 June 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Jabez Rice and Miriam Morse.²
     Dorothy Quincy Rice was named after the wife of John Hancock.¹

     Moses Rice married (?) (?).² Moses Rice was born on 25 January 1780 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Elizabeth Burnet.²

     (?) (?) married Moses Rice, son of Jabez Rice and Elizabeth Burnet.¹

     Paul Rice was born on 16 February 1783 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Jabez Rice and Elizabeth Burnet.²