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     Eber Whittemore was born on 24 April 1762 at Shrewsbury, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Nathaniel Whittemore and Sarah Rice.¹

     Rhoda Rice was born on 24 March 1755 at Brookfield, MA, (WARD indicates date of birth as 25 March 1753).^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?).¹ Rhoda Rice married Ebenezer Force, son of Richard Vorce and Rhoda West, on 12 September 1782 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3,2,5

     Ebenezer Force was born on 17 January 1748/49 at Brookfield, MA, under the name Vorce.^4,2 He was the son of Richard Vorce and Rhoda West. Ebenezer Force married Rhoda Rice, daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?), on 12 September 1782 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3,2,5
     Ebenezer Force was also known as Ebenezer Vose.^1,2

     Alice Rice was born on 24 June 1757 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?).¹ Alice Rice died on 25 September 1759 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3

     Amos Rice was born on 1 September 1759 at Brookfield, MA.^4,3,5,6 He was the son of John Rice and Susanna (?).⁴ Amos Rice married 1st Keziah Bridges, daughter of David Bridges and Betty Rice, on 28 May 1783 at Brookfield, MA, Amos of Brookfield (WARD indicates date of marriage as 12 May 1783).^7,3,8,9 Marriage banns for Amos Rice and Mary Thompson were published on 28 October 1805 at Brookfield, MA.^10,11,5,3 Amos Rice died on 17 February 1843 at Brookfield, MA; aged 83y.^10,11,5,3 He was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, MA.¹⁰
     Amos Rice and Keziah Bridges resided at Brookfield, MA.¹¹ Amos Rice left a will on 10 August 1842, proved April 1843. Gave to wife, Mary, sons Lewis and Lucian, and daughters Lydia Connor, Electa Proctor, and Alice Davis. Speaks of an estate that fell to him as heir of his son Amos, deceased.¹²

     Keziah Bridges was born on 8 January 1758 at Brookfield, MA.^2,4 She was the daughter of David Bridges and Betty Rice.² Amos Rice married 1st Keziah Bridges, son of John Rice and Susanna (?), on 28 May 1783 at Brookfield, MA, Amos of Brookfield (WARD indicates date of marriage as 12 May 1783).^5,3,2,6 Keziah Bridges died on 18 January 1804 at Brookfield, MA.^3,2,7
     Keziah Bridges and Amos Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.⁸

     John Rice married Catherine Walker, daughter of Silas Walker and Mary Wheeler.^1,3 John Rice was born on 26 December 1761 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3,2,4 He was the son of John Rice and Susanna (?).¹ Marriage banns for John Rice and Catherine Walker were published on 27 October 1787 at Brookfield, MA.^5,2

     Catherine Walker married John Rice, son of John Rice and Susanna (?).^1,3 Catherine Walker was born on 15 August 1762 at Brookfield, MA.^4,2 She was the daughter of Silas Walker and Mary Wheeler.² Marriage banns for Catherine Walker and John Rice were published on 27 October 1787 at Brookfield, MA.^4,2 Catherine Walker died on 4 January 1824 at Brookfield, MA; under the name Rice.^4,2

     Alice Rice was born on 6 May 1764 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?).¹ Alice Rice married Joseph Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 19 June 1803 at Brookfield, MA.^4,5,2,6 Alice Rice died on 21 April 1829 at Brookfield, MA; wife of Joseph.^2,7
     Alice Rice and Joseph Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.²

     Joseph Rice was born on 5 March 1766 at Brookfield, MA.^3,4,2,5 He was the son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.³ Joseph Rice married Alice Rice, daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?), on 19 June 1803 at Brookfield, MA.^6,4,2,7 Joseph Rice died on 7 September 1833 at Brookfield, MA.^2,8
     Joseph Rice and Alice Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.²

     Susannah Rice was born on 28 May 1767 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?).¹ Susannah Rice married Thomas Rice 2nd, son of Edward Rice and Sarah Cheney, on 14 May 1793 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3
     Susannah Rice was also known as Susanna Rice.¹

     Thomas Rice 2nd was born on 29 October 1767 at Brookfield, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Edward Rice and Sarah Cheney.¹ Thomas Rice 2nd married Susannah Rice, daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?), on 14 May 1793 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3

     Sarah Rice was born on 23 November 1771 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Rice and Susanna (?).¹ Sarah Rice died on 14 March 1850 at Thompson, CT; aged 78y.³
     Sarah Rice was a domestic.⁴

     Thomas Buckminster married Sarah Baxter; both of Brookfield.¹

     Sarah Baxter married Thomas Buckminster; both of Brookfield.¹

     Charles Rice was born on 21 July 1754 at Springfield, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Charles Rice was baptized on 18 August 1754 at Springfield (West Springfield), MA.^5,3 He married Abigail Cutler; Charles of Brookfield, Mass.⁴ Marriage banns for Charles Rice and Abigail Cutler were published on 22 November 1778 at Brookfield, MA.^6,4,2 Charles Rice died in 1824 at Saint Johns, Canada East.^7,2
     Charles Rice and Abigail Cutler resided at West Haven, VT.⁷ Charles Rice and Abigail Cutler resided at Saint Johns, Canada East.⁷

     Abigail Cutler married Charles Rice, son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster; Charles of Brookfield, Mass.³ Marriage banns for Abigail Cutler and Charles Rice were published on 22 November 1778 at Brookfield, MA.^4,3,2
     Abigail Cutler and Charles Rice resided at West Haven, VT.⁵ Abigail Cutler and Charles Rice resided at Saint Johns, Canada East.⁵

     Dr Tilly Rice was born on 23 September 1756 at Springfield, MA.^3,4,2 He was the son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Dr Tilly Rice was baptized on 31 October 1756 at Springfield (West Springfield), MA.^5,3 He married Eunice Reed on 2 February 1783 at Brookfield, MA; (10 Nov 1782 per Ward).^6,1,2 Dr Tilly Rice died in August 1824 at Brookfield, MA; (27th per Supplement).^6,7,2
     Dr Tilly Rice graduated in 1777 at Brown College, Providence, RI.⁷ He was of the firm Reed & Rice. He was a physician, magistrate, etc.⁷ The inventory of Tilly Rice's estate, $4911.54, was taken 6 October 1824.⁷

     Eunice Reed was born circa 1756.² She married Dr Tilly Rice, son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster, on 2 February 1783 at Brookfield, MA; (10 Nov 1782 per Ward).^3,1,2 Eunice Reed died on 1 October 1842.^4,2

     Col. Samuel Buckminster Rice was born circa 1760.² He was the son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Col. Samuel Buckminster Rice was baptized on 14 February 1762 at Springfield (West Springfield), MA.^3,4 He married Abigail Bradish, daughter of John Bradish and Elizabeth Mellage, on 20 October 1806 at Brookfield, MA; (4 November 1808 per Brookfield records, evidently in error) listed as Samuel of Brookfield.^5,2,6 Col. Samuel Buckminster Rice died on 14 April 1828 at Brookfield, MA.^5,7
     The History of North Brookfield accepts the 1808 marriage date for this couple and then adds exactly two years to the birth dates of all but the first and last of their children (and three years and one year, respectively, to those two).⁸ He and Abigail Bradish resided at West Brookfield, MA.⁷ Col. Samuel Buckminster Rice was a Representative in 1813 and also 1816.⁷

     Abigail Bradish is the daughter of John Bradish and Elizabeth Mellage.³ Abigail Bradish married Col. Samuel Buckminster Rice, son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster, on 20 October 1806 at Brookfield, MA; (4 November 1808 per Brookfield records, evidently in error) listed as Samuel of Brookfield.^4,1,2
     The History of North Brookfield accepts the 1808 marriage date for this couple and then adds exactly two years to the birth dates of all but the first and last of their children (and three years and one year, respectively, to those two).⁵ Abigail Bradish and Col. Samuel Buckminster Rice resided at West Brookfield, MA.³

     Merrick Rice was born on 10 April 1764 at Springfield, MA, (19 Feb 1765 per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Merrick Rice was baptized on 13 May 1764 at Springfield (West Springfield), MA.^3,2 He died in August 1819 at Pittsfield, MA; in his 55th year having never married.¹
     Merrick Rice graduated in 1785 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, and became a counselor-at-law.¹ He resided at Lancaster and Harvard, MA, in the practice of his profession.¹ The inventory of his estate was taken on 13 September 1819, $20,546.77.¹

     Thomas Rice was born on 30 May 1767 at Brookfield, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Thomas Rice married Sally Makepeace, daughter of Gershom Makepeace and Lydia (?), on 12 July 1792 at Brookfield, MA; listed as Thomas of Brookfield.^3,1,2 Thomas Rice died on 18 July 1847 at Warren, MA; aged 81y 1m 19d, from old age.^5,6 He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Warren, MA.⁵
     Thomas Rice and Sally Makepeace resided at Brookfield, MA, and later at Western (now Warren).⁶

     Sally Makepeace was born on 9 March 1767.³ She was the daughter of Gershom Makepeace and Lydia (?). Sally Makepeace married Thomas Rice, son of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster, on 12 July 1792 at Brookfield, MA; listed as Thomas of Brookfield.^4,1,2 Sally Makepeace died on 2 August 1849 at Warren, MA; aged 82y, under the name Rice, from old age.^5,3 She was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Warren, MA.⁵
     Sally Makepeace and Thomas Rice resided at Brookfield, MA, and later at Western (now Warren).³

     Frances Rice was born on 29 October 1770 at Brookfield, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Frances Rice married Maj. William Fiske, son of Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D. and Sarah Hill, on 12 March 1795 at Brookfield, MA; (1792 per Ward).^4,1,2,3 Frances Rice died on 26 October 1840 at Worcester, MA; aged 70y, under the name Fiske.^5,4,1,2 She died on 26 October 1840 at Worcester, MA.^1,2 She was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, MA.⁴

     Maj. William Fiske was born on 10 January 1767 at Brookfield, MA, under the name Fisk.^4,1,2 He was the son of Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D. and Sarah Hill.¹ Maj. William Fiske married Frances Rice, daughter of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster, on 12 March 1795 at Brookfield, MA; (1792 per Ward).^4,1,2,3 Maj. William Fiske died on 16 January 1804 at Brookfield, MA; (1800 per Ward).^4,1,2

     Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D. was born in 1733 at Weston.¹ He was the son of Nathan Fiske and Anna Warren.¹ Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D. married Sarah Hill in 1758; Sarah of Cambridge.¹ Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D. died in 1799 at Brookfield, MA; in the ministry.¹
     Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D. graduated in 1754 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.¹ He partipicated in an ordinance in 1758 at Brookfield, MA.¹ He graduated in 1792 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, earning his Doctorate of Divinity.

     Sarah Hill married Rev. Nathan Fiske D. D., son of Nathan Fiske and Anna Warren, in 1758; Sarah of Cambridge.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 21 October 1759 at Springfield, MA.^4,5 She was the daughter of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster. Sarah Rice was baptized on 16 December 1759 at Springfield (West Springfield), MA.^6,4,2,3 She married Maj. Cheney Reed on 25 January 1784 at Brookfield, MA.^7,1,2,3 Sarah Rice died on 11 January 1791 at Brookfield, MA; aged 31y, under the name Reed.^7,5,2 She was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, MA.⁷

     Maj. Cheney Reed was born in 1759.⁴ He married Sarah Rice, daughter of Capt. Tilly Rice and Mary Buckminster, on 25 January 1784 at Brookfield, MA.^5,1,2,3 Marriage banns for Maj. Cheney Reed and Mary Stone were published on 22 May 1802 at Brookfield, MA; listed as Mary of Reading.⁵ Maj. Cheney Reed married Mary Stone, daughter of Rev Eliab Stone and Sarah Hubbard, on 31 May 1802 at Reading, MA; (November 1804 per Ward) listed as Cheney of Brookfield.^6,4 Maj. Cheney Reed died on 18 May 1822 at Brookfield, MA; aged 63y.^5,4,2
     Maj. Cheney Reed was of the firm Reed & Rice, doing extensive business in Brookfield, Mass.⁴ He was a magistrate and was appointed postmaster soon after Jefferson's accession to the Presidency at Brookfield, MA.⁴

     Cheney Rice was born on 1 December 1764 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Edward Rice and Sarah Cheney.¹ Cheney Rice married Deborah Convers, daughter of James Convers and Dorothy (?), on 8 April 1790 at Brookfield, MA; Cheney of Brookfield.^4,5,2,6
     Son Cheney is uncertain.⁷

     Deborah Convers was born on 30 April 1768 at Brookfield, MA, under the name Converse.⁵ She is the daughter of James Convers and Dorothy (?).⁴ Deborah Convers married Cheney Rice, son of Edward Rice and Sarah Cheney, on 8 April 1790 at Brookfield, MA; Cheney of Brookfield.^1,3,2,6

     Mary Rice was born on 26 December 1765 at Brookfield, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Edward Rice and Sarah Cheney.¹ Mary Rice died on 31 October 1829 at Brookfield, MA; aged 67 (sic).² She was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, MA.²

     Nathan Fiske married Anna Warren.¹ Nathan Fiske was born on 25 February 1701/2 at Watertown, MA, (literally 1702).^1,2 He was the son of Deacon Nathan Fiske and Sarah Coolidge.¹ Nathan Fiske was christened on 3 March 1701/2 at Watertown, MA.³

     Anna Warren married Nathan Fiske, son of Deacon Nathan Fiske and Sarah Coolidge.¹

     Lt. Nathan Fiske married Elizabeth (?); both of Watertown.¹ Lt. Nathan Fiske was born on 17 October 1642 at Watertown, MA, under the name Fisk.^1,2 He was the son of Nathan Fiske and Susanna (?).¹ Lt. Nathan Fiske died on 11 October 1694 at Watertown, MA.^1,3

     Elizabeth (?) married Lt. Nathan Fiske, son of Nathan Fiske and Susanna (?); both of Watertown.¹ Elizabeth (?) died on 15 May 1696 at Watertown, MA; under the name Fissk.²

     Nathan Fiske married Susanna (?).¹ Nathan Fiske died on 21 June 1676 at Watertown, MA; "an aged man."¹

     Susanna (?) married Nathan Fiske.¹

     Obadiah Rice was born on 24 June 1769 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Rice and Sarah Cheney.¹
     Obadiah Rice was not mentioned in his father's will.¹

     
     James Convers and Daniel Gilbert were appointed guardians for "the three last named children" of Edward Rice (WRN 571) on 6 April 1778, presumably Cheney, Molly, and Thomas as son Obadiah was not mentioned in his father's will.¹

     Persis Rice was born on 1 October 1771 at Brookfield, MA.^4,1,5,2,3 She was the daughter of Obadiah Rice and Hannah Hill.¹ Persis Rice married Rev Silas Davidson, son of Daniel Davidson and Martha Goodell, on 19 December 1790.^5,2,3 Persis Rice died at Waterford, VT; in the 1800's.^2,3

     Obadiah Rice was born on 16 September 1775 at Brookfield, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Obadiah Rice and Hannah Hill.¹

     Squier Rice was born on 5 May 1777 at Brookfield, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Obadiah Rice and Hannah Hill.¹ Squier Rice married Katy Winch on 22 August 1799 at Hartland, VT.²

     Hannah Rice was born on 11 February 1779 at Brookfield, MA, (10 Feb 1780 per death record at Waterford).^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Obadiah Rice and Hannah Hill.¹ Marriage banns for Hannah Rice and Jonah Carpenter were published on 20 December 1800 at Waterford, VT.⁵ Hannah Rice married Jonah Carpenter, son of Jonah Carpenter and Zerviah Whitmore, on 1 January 1801 at Waterford, VT; Jonah Carpenter and Hannah Rice were joined in marriage on the 1st day of January 1801, by Asa Carpenter, Minister.^2,5 Hannah Rice died on 3 April 1865 at Waterford, VT.⁴ She was buried at Lower Waterford Cemetery, Waterford, VT.⁶

     Esther Rice was born on 20 April 1781 at Brookfield, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Obadiah Rice and Hannah Hill.¹

     John Rice was born on 13 May 1783 at Brookfield, MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Obadiah Rice and Hannah Hill.¹ John Rice married Sarah Smith, daughter of Samuel Smith and Margaret Reed; Sarah of Goffstown, New Hampshire.² John Rice died on 1 July 1867 at Bakersfield, VT.²
     It would appear that the Supplement has confused this John with his older second cousin (WRN 1307) who married Catherine Walker.

     Gershom Fay was born on 19 October 1681 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Fay and Susannah Shattuck.¹ Gershom Fay married Mary Brigham.¹ Gershom Fay died on 24 November 1717 at Westborough, MA; (1720 per Ward).^1,4

     Mary Brigham married Gershom Fay, son of John Fay and Susannah Shattuck.¹

     Susannah (?) married William Shattuck.¹ Susannah (?) died on 11 December 1686 at Watertown, MA; under the name Norcross.^2,3

     Nahum Fay was born on 27 July 1757 at Westborough (Northborough), MA.^4,5,1,2 He was the son of Paul Fay and Rebecca Rice.³ Marriage banns for Nahum Fay and Lucy Warren were published on 6 August 1779 at Northborough, MA.⁶ Nahum Fay married Lucy Warren, daughter of Moses Warren and Persis Rice, on 7 December 1779; Nahum of Northborough and Lucy of Westborough, Mass. At the time of their wedding a great snow rendered the roads impassable, and embargoed all ordinary vehicles of conveyance. Their wedding guests drew Lucy across lots on a hand sled - nearly three miles to her new home; in the mean time, the weary Nahum followed on rackets after the sled, with one eye on the team, and the other, and his hand, upon the precious freight to save it from a plunge, for if the sled should upset or what was more likely, be overturned - for there were mischievous rouges, even in those days.^7,2 Nahum Fay died on 16 November 1841 at Northborough, MA; aged 85y.^5,8,2 He died on 16 November 1841; at age 85.^2,9
     Nahum Fay was the town clerk, selectman and representative from Northborough to the General Court; he was also the magistrate. He was considered a useful man in his day and generation.⁸

     Lucy Warren was born on 7 February 1762 at Westborough, MA, under the name Warrin.^4,3,2 She was the daughter of Moses Warren and Persis Rice.³ Marriage banns for Lucy Warren and Nahum Fay were published on 6 August 1779 at Northborough, MA.⁵ Lucy Warren married Nahum Fay, son of Paul Fay and Rebecca Rice, on 7 December 1779; Nahum of Northborough and Lucy of Westborough, Mass. At the time of their wedding a great snow rendered the roads impassable, and embargoed all ordinary vehicles of conveyance. Their wedding guests drew Lucy across lots on a hand sled - nearly three miles to her new home; in the mean time, the weary Nahum followed on rackets after the sled, with one eye on the team, and the other, and his hand, upon the precious freight to save it from a plunge, for if the sled should upset or what was more likely, be overturned - for there were mischievous rouges, even in those days.^6,2 Lucy Warren died on 23 October 1850 at Northborough, MA; aged 88y 8m 16d, under the name Fay.^7,8

     Asa Fay was born on 19 September 1761 at Westborough (Northborough), MA.^4,5,3 He was the son of Paul Fay and Rebecca Rice.³ Asa Fay married Grace Harrington, daughter of Jonathan Harrington and Grace Hagar, on 7 September 1794 at Northborough, MA; listed as Grace Mahan of Northborough.^5,6,2 Asa Fay died on 17 April 1837 at Northborough, MA; aged 75y 6m 29d.^5,7

     Grace Harrington was born on 30 September 1765 at Watertown, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Jonathan Harrington and Grace Hagar. Grace Harrington was baptized on 6 October 1765 at Watertown, MA.⁵ She married Asa Fay, son of Paul Fay and Rebecca Rice, on 7 September 1794 at Northborough, MA; listed as Grace Mahan of Northborough.^6,7,2
     Grace Harrington was living in 1855 at Northborough, MA.⁸

     Persis Fay was born on 11 December 1768 at Northborough, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Paul Fay and Rebecca Rice.² Persis Fay married Col. William Eager, son of Francis Eager and Sarah Fairbank, on 9 September 1794 at Northborough, MA; listed as William of Northborough, Mass.^3,1 Persis Fay died on 5 August 1814 at Northborough, MA; aged 45y 7m 25d, under the name Eager.^3,4

     Col. William Eager was born on 19 December 1771 at Paxton, MA.^2,3,4 He was the son of Francis Eager and Sarah Fairbank. Col. William Eager married Persis Fay, daughter of Paul Fay and Rebecca Rice, on 9 September 1794 at Northborough, MA; listed as William of Northborough, Mass.^3,1 Col. William Eager died on 20 July 1837 at Northborough, MA; aged 65y 7m 1d.^3,4
     Col. William Eager married twice before his death.⁴

     Keziah Cloyes married William Goddard, son of Josiah Goddard and Rachel Davis; both of Marlboro, Mass.² Keziah Cloyes died on 10 March 1794 at Berlin, MA; aged 89y, under the name Goddard.³ She was buried at Old Cemetery, Berlin, MA.³