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     Zerviah Rice was born on 16 September 1763 at Brookfield, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Rice and Zerviah Rice.¹
     Zerviah Rice died as an infant.¹

     Dr. Matthias Rice was born on 9 July 1765 at Brookfield, MA, registered as Mattathias.^2,1 He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.¹ Dr. Matthias Rice married Polly Morse on 22 May 1794 at Brookfield, MA; both of Western (Warren).^1,3 Dr. Matthias Rice died on 5 December 1805 at Sturbridge, MA; (8th per Ward) aged 40y, registered as Mattathias.^4,1
     Dr. Matthias Rice was a Physician at Sturbridge, MA.¹

     Polly Morse married Dr. Matthias Rice, son of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks, on 22 May 1794 at Brookfield, MA; both of Western (Warren).^1,2

     Thankful Rice was born on 9 October 1767 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.¹ Marriage banns for Thankful Rice and Timothy Smith were published on 16 May 1789 at Brookfield, MA; listed as Timothy of Medfield.^1,2,3,5 Marriage banns for Thankful Rice and Timothy Smith were published on 27 May 1789 at Medfield, MA; listed as Thankful of Brookfield.⁶

     Timothy Smith was born on 29 November 1761 at Medfield, MA.⁴ Marriage banns for Timothy Smith and Thankful Rice were published on 16 May 1789 at Brookfield, MA; listed as Timothy of Medfield.^1,2,3,5 Marriage banns for Timothy Smith and Thankful Rice were published on 27 May 1789 at Medfield, MA; listed as Thankful of Brookfield.⁴

     Ephraim Rice Jr was born on 24 June 1770 at Brookfield, MA.^4,3 He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.³ Marriage banns for Ephraim Rice Jr and Olive Rice were published on 3 July 1791 at Brookfield, MA; both of Brookfield.^5,2,6 Ephraim Rice Jr married Olive Rice, daughter of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.⁷ Ephraim Rice Jr died on 21 June 1832 at Brookfield, MA.^4,8

     Olive Rice was born on 3 March 1768 at Brookfield, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.³ Marriage banns for Olive Rice and Ephraim Rice Jr were published on 3 July 1791 at Brookfield, MA; both of Brookfield.^5,2,6 Olive Rice married Ephraim Rice Jr, son of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.³

     Zerviah Rice was born on 22 July 1772 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.¹ Marriage banns for Zerviah Rice and Paul Boyden were published on 26 June 1790 at Sturbridge, MA; listed as Zerviah of Brookfield.^5,2 Zerviah Rice married Paul Boyden on 30 December 1790 at Brookfield, MA; Paul of Sturbridge, Mass.^1,3,2,6 Zerviah Rice died on 26 June 1810 at Sturbridge, MA; aged 38y, under the name Boyden, from fever.^5,2

     Paul Boyden was born circa 1770, as calculated from his death record. Marriage banns for Paul Boyden and Zerviah Rice were published on 26 June 1790 at Sturbridge, MA; listed as Zerviah of Brookfield.^4,2 Paul Boyden married Zerviah Rice, daughter of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks, on 30 December 1790 at Brookfield, MA; Paul of Sturbridge, Mass.^5,3,2,6 Paul Boyden died on 20 March 1813 at Sturbridge, MA; aged 42y, from peripneum.^4,2

     Eunice Rice was born in 1775 at Brookfield, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.¹ Eunice Rice died in 1777.¹

     Walker Rice was born in 1777 at Brookfield, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Ephraim Rice and Eunice Marks.¹ Walker Rice died in 1786.¹

     Hepzibah Howe was born on 15 September 1762 at Marlborough, MA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Howe and Grace Rice.¹ Hepzibah Howe died on 10 April 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,4

     Joseph Howe was born on 20 September 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Howe and Grace Rice.¹ Joseph Howe died on 26 July 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,4
     Joseph Howe was also known as Joseph How.³

     Joseph Howe was born on 8 May 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Howe and Grace Rice.¹ Joseph Howe married Eunice Howe, daughter of Josiah Howe and Mary Adams, on 30 October 1799 at Marlborough, MA.^2,4 Joseph Howe died in 1851.¹

     Elizabeth Howe was born on 12 December 1734 at Marlborough, MA, under the name How.^4,2,5 She is the daughter of Joseph Howe Jr and Ruth Brigham.³ Elizabeth Howe was baptized on 23 February 1734/35 at Marlborough, MA.⁶ Dr. Ebenezer Rice married 2nd Elizabeth Howe, son of Simon Rice and Grace Newton, on 1 June 1775 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,7 Elizabeth Howe died on 17 February 1801 at Barre, MA.^2,8

     Ebenezer Rice was born circa September 1765, as calculated from his death record. Ward says December instead.¹ He was the son of Dr. Ebenezer Rice and Patty Wells.¹ Ebenezer Rice died on 9 March 1779 at Marlborough, MA; (May per Ward) aged 13y 6m 8d.^1,2

     Dorothy Rice was born in 1767.² She was the daughter of Dr. Ebenezer Rice and Patty Wells.² Dorothy Rice married Thomas Dennis on 30 November 1788 at Barre, MA; both of Barre.^3,1 Dorothy Rice died on 31 July 1827 at Barre, MA; under the name Dennis.^3,4

     Thomas Dennis was born circa 1761, as calculated from his death record. He married Dorothy Rice, daughter of Dr. Ebenezer Rice and Patty Wells, on 30 November 1788 at Barre, MA; both of Barre.^2,1 Thomas Dennis died on 29 January 1809 at Barre, MA; aged 47y.^2,3

     Deacon Jonathan Livermore was born on 15 September 1700 at Watertown, MA.^1,3 He was the son of Jonathan Livermore and Rebecca Barnes.² Deacon Jonathan Livermore married Abigail Ball in 1723; Jonathan of Westborough (marriage not found in the vital records of Westborough, Marlborough, Sudbury, Weston, or Watertown).¹ Deacon Jonathan Livermore died in 1801.¹

     Abigail Ball married Deacon Jonathan Livermore, son of Jonathan Livermore and Rebecca Barnes, in 1723; Jonathan of Westborough (marriage not found in the vital records of Westborough, Marlborough, Sudbury, Weston, or Watertown).¹

     Jonathan Livermore was born on 19 April 1678 at Watertown, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Livermore and Ann Bridge. Jonathan Livermore married Rebecca Barnes on 23 November 1699 at Watertown, MA.^1,3 Jonathan Livermore died on 8 November 1705 at Watertown, MA; aged ~28y.^1,4,5 He was buried at Arlington Street Cemetery, Watertown, MA.^4,6

     Rebecca Barnes married Jonathan Livermore, son of Samuel Livermore and Ann Bridge, on 23 November 1699 at Watertown, MA.^1,2

     Samuel Livermore was born in 1640.¹ He was the son of John Livermore and Grace (?).² Samuel Livermore was christened on 15 August 1641 at New Haven, CT.³ He married Ann Bridge on 4 June 1668 at Watertown, MA.^1,4 Samuel Livermore was buried at Arlington Street Cemetery, Watertown, MA.^5,6 He died on 14 January 1690/91 at Watertown, MA.^1,5,7

     Ann Bridge married Samuel Livermore, son of John Livermore and Grace (?), on 4 June 1668 at Watertown, MA.^2,3 Ann Bridge died on 28 August 1727; aged 80y, under the name Willington (not found in the published records).^4,5 She was buried at Arlington Street Cemetery, Watertown, MA.^5,6

     John Livermore married Grace (?).³ John Livermore was born circa 1606.^4,2 He died on 14 April 1684 at Watertown, MA; aged 78y.^1,5,6 He was buried at Arlington Street Cemetery, Watertown, MA.^5,7
     John Livermore emigrated in April 1634 from Ipswich, England, aged 28y, on the Francis, John Cutting, Master, and settled at Watertown.^1,8 He resided after 1635 at Watertown, MA.³

     Grace (?) married John Livermore.¹

     Asa Rice married 2nd Betsy Taylor, son of Thomas Rice and Mary Holloway, on 20 May 1777 at Northborough, MA.^1,2

     Catherine Rice was born on 13 December 1749 at Westborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore.¹ Catherine Rice died before 1778; as she was not mentioned in her father's will.

     Luther Rice was born in 1755.^5,2 He was the son of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore.⁴ Marriage banns for Luther Rice and Betsy Beaman were published on 29 July 1786 at Boylston, MA.^6,2 Luther Rice married Betsy Beaman, daughter of Major Ezra Beaman and Persis Keyes, in 1786; Betsy of Boylston.^1,3 Luther Rice died on 21 November 1818 at Worcester, MA; aged 63y.^7,5,2 He was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.⁷
     Supplement 1 and the Rice Gen'l Register mistakenly attribute two children to this family who belong to a different couple also named Luther and Betsy/Elizabeth Rice. In fact, this other couple lived in Boylston from the 1780's to about 1810, thus doubling the confusion, as Betsy Beaman came from that town. Nonetheless, there are sufficient clues to disentangle the two families, including Betsy's will (q.v.) and the Revolutionary War pension claim filed by the other Luther after moving to Maine. The only really confusing aspect is that both families had daughters named Betsy in the year 1786, but only one of the births is recorded in the vital records. Even here, the ambiguity is resolved by the fact that the recorded birth (in Boylston) came before the intention of marriage was even filed for this Luther Rice and Betsy Beaman.^5,8 He was in the military in 1775 serving in Wood's Company, Ward's Regiment from Northborough, Mass.⁵ He and Betsy Beaman resided at West Boylston, Oakham, and lastly at Worcester.⁵

     Betsy Beaman was born on 12 June 1767 at Shrewsbury, MA.^6,5,2 She was the daughter of Major Ezra Beaman and Persis Keyes.⁵ Marriage banns for Betsy Beaman and Luther Rice were published on 29 July 1786 at Boylston, MA.^7,2 Betsy Beaman married Luther Rice, son of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore, in 1786; Betsy of Boylston.^1,3 Betsy Beaman died on 16 April 1836; aged 69y, under the name Rice.^8,5,2 She estate was probated on 7 June 1836.⁵ She was buried at Town Cemetery, West Boylston, MA.⁸
     Supplement 1 and the Rice Gen'l Register mistakenly attribute two children to this family who belong to a different couple also named Luther and Betsy/Elizabeth Rice. In fact, this other couple lived in Boylston from the 1780's to about 1810, thus doubling the confusion, as Betsy Beaman came from that town. Nonetheless, there are sufficient clues to disentangle the two families, including Betsy's will (q.v.) and the Revolutionary War pension claim filed by the other Luther after moving to Maine. The only really confusing aspect is that both families had daughters named Betsy in the year 1786, but only one of the births is recorded in the vital records. Even here, the ambiguity is resolved by the fact that the recorded birth (in Boylston) came before the intention of marriage was even filed for this Luther Rice and Betsy Beaman.^5,4 She and Luther Rice resided at West Boylston, Oakham, and lastly at Worcester.⁵ Betsy Beaman left a will on 30 January 1836, mentioning daughters Betsy Eames and Persis Eames, son-in-law Joseph A. Reed who married daughter Mary B. Rice, other daughters Harriet Nickson, Levinah B. Reed, and Catherine French, and sons Asa Rice and Jabez Rice named as executors.⁵

     Asenath Rice was born circa 1751 at Northborough, MA.² She was the daughter of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore.¹ Asenath Rice married Thaddeus Hastings, son of Nathaniel Hastings and Esther Perry, on 13 December 1774 at Northborough, MA; (20th per Ward).^3,1 Asenath Rice died on 4 September 1836 at Marlborough, NH.^4,2

     Thaddeus Hastings was baptized on 12 October 1746 at Shrewsbury, MA.^2,4 He is the son of Nathaniel Hastings and Esther Perry.^2,3,4 Thaddeus Hastings married Asenath Rice, daughter of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore, on 13 December 1774 at Northborough, MA; (20th per Ward).^5,1 Thaddeus Hastings died on 30 November 1838 at Marlborough, NH.^3,4
     Thaddeus is said to have settled in Marlboro, NH in 1770 without a family and was the first settler on the farm known, in 1906, as the Hastings place. At the first town meeting of the incorporated town in 1777 he and three others were elected as "fence viewers". (History of Marlboro, NH)
The Military History of Marlboro includes Thaddeus as a Revolutionary War soldier; however his application for pension in 1834 was rejected by the court because he did not serve six months. He did serve in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia in the War of 1812 from 13 September to 7 November 1814 in Capt. J. Tucker's Company, Lt. Col. J. Page's Regiment at Ft. Warren, Boston Harbor.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1790 at Marlborough, NH.⁶

     Calvin Rice was the son of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore.² Marriage banns for Calvin Rice and Betty Maynard were published on 6 August 1779 at Northborough, MA; listed as Calvin of Northborough and Betty of Westborough.^3,1 Calvin Rice married Betty Maynard, daughter of Phineas Maynard and Dorothy Rice.²
     Calvin Rice and Betty Maynard resided at Northborough, MA.⁴ Calvin Rice moved away from Northborough after the three children were born.⁴

     Betty Maynard was born on 26 April 1760 at Westborough, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Phineas Maynard and Dorothy Rice.² Marriage banns for Betty Maynard and Calvin Rice were published on 6 August 1779 at Northborough, MA; listed as Calvin of Northborough and Betty of Westborough.^4,5 Betty Maynard married Calvin Rice, son of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore.⁶
     Betty Maynard and Calvin Rice resided at Northborough, MA.⁷

     Israel Rice was the son of Asa Rice and Elizabeth Livermore.¹

     Betty Rice was born on 25 June 1778, (posthumous).¹ She was the daughter of Asa Rice and Betsy Taylor.¹ Betty Rice died on 10 February 1807 at Northborough, MA; aged 28y 7m.^1,2
     Betty Rice never married.¹

     Persis Rice was born on 19 November 1737 at Westborough, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush. Persis Rice married Rufus Putnam on 10 January 1765 at Westborough, MA; listed as Rufus of Brookfield and Persis of Westborough.^4,5,1,2,3

     Rufus Putnam married Persis Rice, daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush, on 10 January 1765 at Westborough, MA; listed as Rufus of Brookfield and Persis of Westborough.^4,5,1,2,3

     Abigail Rice was born on 27 August 1742 at Westborough, MA, (20th per Upton records).^4,5,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush.¹ Marriage banns for Abigail Rice and Asa Barnes were published on 10 July 1778 at Brookfield, MA.^6,2 Abigail Rice married Asa Barnes, son of Aaron Barnes and Deborah (?).³

     Priscilla Rice was born on 22 August 1744 at Westborough, MA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush. Priscilla Rice married Francis Whipple, son of Francis Whipple Jr and Abigail (?), on 3 November 1763 at Westborough, MA; both of Westborough.^2,3
     Priscilla Rice and Francis Whipple resided in 1775 at New Braintree, MA.⁴

     Francis Whipple was born on 26 February 1741/42 at Westborough, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Francis Whipple Jr and Abigail (?).² Francis Whipple married Priscilla Rice, daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush, on 3 November 1763 at Westborough, MA; both of Westborough.^3,4
     Francis Whipple and Priscilla Rice resided in 1775 at New Braintree, MA.²

     Enoch Rice was born on 22 February 1746/47 at Westborough, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush. Marriage banns for Enoch Rice and Olive Bruce were published on 26 November 1768 at Westborough, MA.^3,1 Enoch Rice married Olive Bruce, daughter of Ephraim Bruce and Mary Maynard.² Enoch Rice died on 12 July 1843 at Greene, Trumbull Co, OH.^5,6 He was buried at Old Pioneer Cemetery, Greene, Trumbull Co, OH.^6,5
     Enoch Rice and Olive Bruce resided at Westborough, MA.⁷ Enoch Rice began military service in 1776; in the US Revolutionary War.⁸ He immigrated circa 1800 to Brompton Twp, Richmond Co, PQ.^5,9 He appeared on the census of 1820 at Greene, Trumbull Co, OH.^5,10 He appeared on the census of 1830 at Greene, Trumbull Co, OH.^5,11 He appeared on the census of 1840 at Greene, Trumbull Co, OH.^5,12

     Olive Bruce was born on 10 September 1749 at Westborough, MA.² She is the daughter of Ephraim Bruce and Mary Maynard. Marriage banns for Olive Bruce and Enoch Rice were published on 26 November 1768 at Westborough, MA.^2,3 Olive Bruce married Enoch Rice, son of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush.⁴ Olive Bruce died on 6 November 1837 at Trumbull County, OH.¹ She was buried at Greene's Pioneer Cemetery, Greene, Trumbull Co, OH.¹
     Olive Bruce and Enoch Rice resided at Westborough, MA.⁵ Olive Bruce resided after 1772 at probably Marlborough, NH.⁵

     Levi Rice was born on 19 June 1749 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush.

     Rachel Rice was born on 11 November 1751 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush. Rachel Rice married John Hill, son of John Hill and Hannah Wetherell, on 25 February 1773 at Brookfield, MA.³

     Zerviah Rice was born on 14 December 1755 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush. Zerviah Rice married Alexander Oliver on 16 April 1778 at Brookfield, MA.³

     Susanna Rice was born on 25 September 1758 at Westborough, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Zebulon Rice and Abigail Forbush. Susanna Rice married Ephraim Potter, son of Theophilus Potter and Lois Walker, on 21 June 1774 at Brookfield, MA.^4,2

     Antipas Rice was born on 25 September 1744 at Upton, MA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice. Antipas Rice married Thankful Rider on 27 October 1774 at Hardwick, MA.^6,1,2 Antipas Rice died on 10 February 1802 at Hardwick, MA; aged 57y, after a long sickness, according to Ward.^6,7
     Polly Rice, over 14, Solomon Rice, over 14, and Timothy Rice, over 14 (children of Antipas Rice) had James Fales for guardian.⁷

     Thankful Rider married Antipas Rice, son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 27 October 1774 at Hardwick, MA.^3,1,2

     Thankful Rice died at Hawley, MA.³ She was born on 16 January 1742/43 at Upton, MA.^4,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice. Marriage banns for Thankful Rice and Edward Higgins were published on 22 September 1764 at Palmer, MA; listed as Thankful of Hardwick and Elisha (sic) of Palmer.⁵ Thankful Rice married Edward Higgins on 17 October 1764 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Edward of Palmer.^6,1 Thankful Rice married 2nd Elisha Cobb circa 1774 Elisha of Charlemont.³ Thankful Rice married Silas Shurtliff on 22 February 1810 at Charlemont, MA.^7,3
     Thankful Rice and Edward Higgins resided at Charlemont, MA.

     Marriage banns for Edward Higgins and Thankful Rice were published on 22 September 1764 at Palmer, MA; listed as Thankful of Hardwick and Elisha (sic) of Palmer.² Edward Higgins married Thankful Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 17 October 1764 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Edward of Palmer.^3,1 Edward Higgins died at Charlemont, MA.⁴
     Edward Higgins and Thankful Rice resided at Charlemont, MA.

     Jonas Rice was born on 16 September 1746 at Upton, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice. Jonas Rice was baptized on 26 October 1746 at Westborough, MA; (not found in the published records).¹ Marriage banns for Jonas Rice and Martha Whitcomb were published on 18 November 1775 at Littleton, MA; listed as Jonas of Shelburne and Martha of Littleton.⁴ Jonas Rice married Martha Whitcomb on 13 February 1776 at Littleton, MA; listed as Jonas of Shelburne and Martha of Littleton.^5,1,2 Jonas Rice died on 21 January 1823 at Shelburne, MA; aged 76y, according to unofficial sources.⁶

     Marriage banns for Martha Whitcomb and Jonas Rice were published on 18 November 1775 at Littleton, MA; listed as Jonas of Shelburne and Martha of Littleton.³ Martha Whitcomb married Jonas Rice, son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 13 February 1776 at Littleton, MA; listed as Jonas of Shelburne and Martha of Littleton.^4,1,2 Martha Whitcomb died on 1 May 1816 at Shelburne, MA; aged 65y, under the name Rice, according to unofficial sources.⁵
     Martha Whitcomb also went by the name of "Patty Whittemore."¹

     Hannah Rice was born on 25 March 1748 at Upton, MA.^4,2,3 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice. Hannah Rice was baptized on 22 May 1748 at Westborough, MA; (not found in the published records).¹ She married Jonathan Fiske on 18 January 1770 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Jonathan of Shelburne.^5,6,1,2,3
     Ward expresses uncertainty about which Hannah, WRN 1439 and WRN 1481, married John Haskel and which one married Jonathan Fiske.

     Jonathan Fiske was born on 17 May 1748 at Hardwick, MA.⁴ He married Hannah Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 18 January 1770 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Jonathan of Shelburne.^4,5,1,2,3

     Moses Rice was born on 23 October 1749 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1 He was baptized on 29 October 1749 at Westborough, MA.³ He was the son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice.

     Aaron Rice was born on 23 October 1749 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice. Aaron Rice was baptized on 29 October 1749 at Westborough, MA.³ He died on 17 August 1816 at Hardwick, MA; (7th per church records) aged 69y.^4,1
     Aaron Rice never married.¹

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 12 September 1751 at Hardwick, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice.¹ Elizabeth Rice was baptized on 3 November 1751 at Hardwick, MA.⁵ She married John Nims, son of John Nims and Abigail Smead, on 4 February 1771 at Hardwick, MA; listed as John of Shelburne.^4,1,3 Elizabeth Rice died on 14 April 1842 at Buckland, MA; aged 97 (91 per gravestone).^6,2 She was buried at Buckland Center Cemetery, Buckland, MA.⁶
     There is some uncertainty about the identification of this couple. According to Ward, the bride may be Elizabeth Rice, WRN 1483.¹

     John Nims was born on 12 March 1748 at Deerfield, MA.^2,4 He was the son of John Nims and Abigail Smead. John Nims married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 4 February 1771 at Hardwick, MA; listed as John of Shelburne.^5,1,3 John Nims died on 15 May 1823 at Shelburne Falls, MA; aged 74y.^6,2 He was buried at Buckland Center Cemetery, Buckland, MA.⁶
     There is some uncertainty about the identification of this couple. According to Ward, the bride may be Elizabeth Rice, WRN 1483.¹

     Mary Rice was born on 24 September 1755 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice. Mary Rice married Joseph Hewes on 5 October 1780 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Joseph of Lyme, Connecticut.^2,1

     Joseph Hewes married Mary Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 5 October 1780 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Joseph of Lyme, Connecticut.^2,1

     Ruth Rice was born on 2 February 1757 at Hardwick, MA.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice.³ Marriage banns for Ruth Rice and Elisha Rice were published on 9 February 1782 at Westborough, MA; listed as Ruth of Northborough.⁶ Ruth Rice married Elisha Rice, son of Joseph Rice and Eunice Harrington, on 4 April 1782 at Northborough, MA; listed as Elisha of Westborough.^7,1 Ruth Rice died circa 1784; as Elisha remarried in 1785.⁸
     Ward notes that this Ruth Rice was possibly the one who married Elisha Rice (WRN 1999). On the other hand, the Supplement states that she married John Rice (WRN 1182). We are tentatively following Ward for now, but further investigation is needed.^9,2

     Elisha Rice was born on 4 April 1756 at Westborough, MA, listed as Elijah, apparently in error.^3,2 He was the son of Joseph Rice and Eunice Harrington.² Marriage banns for Elisha Rice and Ruth Rice were published on 9 February 1782 at Westborough, MA; listed as Ruth of Northborough.³ Elisha Rice married Ruth Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice, on 4 April 1782 at Northborough, MA; listed as Elisha of Westborough.^4,1 Elisha Rice married Temperance Wyatt on 4 January 1785 at Westborough, MA; both of Westborough.^3,5 Elisha Rice died in 1811; without issue.⁵
     Ward favors the identification of this Ruth Rice as WRN 1445, but admits some uncertainty.⁵ He was in the military circa 1776 serving in the Revolution and engaged in several sanguinary battles; in one of which he was wounded in the head, and from his shattered skull thirteen pieces of bone were extracted that are yet preserved as mementoes of his daring courage and of his suffering, and of the righteous cause in which he perilled his life. His revolutionary services, as summed up on the Military Roles, were "42 months, 5 days, in the Light Infantry." There is no monument at Westborough to mark the resting place of this brave man and patriot soldier; his services have been forgotten, the fruits of them are seen and enjoyed. He sleeps, unconscious of neglect and of the harvest reaped from labor in part by him bestowed; of the extent of his country, now teeming with eightfold millions, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, jealous of its rights, and, as in his day, vindicating them with success [WARD p. 232].⁵ He left a will on 7 January 1807, proved 2 July 1811.⁵

     Joel Rice was born on 13 April 1760 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice.¹ Joel Rice married (?) Bragg; marriage unproven, as said to have married.¹
     Joel Rice was in the military circa 1776 serving as a soldier in the Revolutionary War from Greenfield, 3 months, 25 days in Day's Company, 7th Regiment, and on the military rolls, marked "Dead."¹

     (?) Bragg married Joel Rice, son of Solomon Rice and Anna Rice; marriage unproven, as said to have married.¹

     Beriah Rice was baptized on 11 July 1736 at Westborough, MA; (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Adam Rice and Persis (?).¹

     Silas Rice was baptized on 11 July 1736 at Westborough, MA; (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Adam Rice and Persis (?).¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 4 February 1746 at Hardwick, MA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.²

     Zerviah Rice was born on 16 January 1748 at Hardwick, MA, (or possibly February).^3,1 She was the daughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.² Marriage banns for Zerviah Rice and Abner Marble were published on 1 April 1768 at Petersham, MA; listed as Zerviah of Hardwick.⁴ Zerviah Rice married Abner Marble on 19 April 1768 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Abner of Petersham. There is some uncertainty about the parents of Zerviah Rice. As the Petersham marriage intention lists Zerviah of Hardwick, we believe this is compelling evidence that her father was Oliver Rice of Hardwick.^3,1

     Levinah Rice was born on 5 July 1751 at Hardwick, MA, (illegible month in the town records).^5,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.⁴ Levinah Rice married Zachariah Harwood, son of Benjamin Harwood and Bridget Brown, on 30 April 1767 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Zachariah of Bennington, Vermont and Levina Ried (but as Rice in the intention).^5,1,2,3 Levinah Rice died on 6 September 1808 at Bennington, VT.²

     Zachariah Harwood was born on 11 March 1742.² He was the son of Benjamin Harwood and Bridget Brown.² Zachariah Harwood married Levinah Rice, daughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet, on 30 April 1767 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Zachariah of Bennington, Vermont and Levina Ried (but as Rice in the intention).^4,1,2,3 Zachariah Harwood died on 6 June 1821.²

     Isaac Rice was born on 12 October 1742 at Hardwick, MA, under the name Rise.^3,1 He was the son of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.²

     Stephen Rice was born on 20 February 1744/45 at Hardwick, MA, under the name Rise.^3,1 He was the son of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.² Stephen Rice married Thankful Glazier, daughter of Isaiah Glazier and Hannah Thomas, on 23 October 1770 at Hardwick, MA.^1,4

     (child) Rice was born on 11 August 1757 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 (child) Rice was the child of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.³

     (child) Rice was born in 1759 at Hardwick, MA.^1,2 (child) Rice was the child of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.³

     Susan Rice was born circa 24 June 1762 at Hardwick, MA, (illegible year in the town records).^3,2 She was the daughter of Oliver Rice and Hannah Bartlet.² Marriage banns for Susan Rice and Stephen Watkins were published on 25 January 1789 at Athol, MA; listed as Susanna of Hardwick.⁴ Susan Rice married Stephen Watkins on 6 March 1789 at Hardwick, MA; listed as Stephen of Athol and Susanna of Hardwick. The secondary Athol copy shows him as Stephen 'Haskins,' apparently in error.^3,4,5

     Daniel Shattuck married Martha Serjent.¹
     See the extensive discussion in WARD regarding his Will and the early history of Worcester on page 109-111.

     Martha Serjent married Daniel Shattuck.¹

     Prudence Hardy was born on 1 December 1732 at Westborough, MA, (the vital records say: or 19 December?).^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Phineas Hardy and Prudence Warren. Prudence Hardy married Elijah Rice, son of Charles Rice and Rachel Wheeler, on 12 August 1762 at Upton, MA.^1,4 Prudence Hardy died on 19 August 1813.¹
     Prudence Hardy and Elijah Rice resided in 1772 at Henniker, NH.¹

     Phineas Hardy was born on 12 October 1703 at Stamford, CT, (literally 1703/4).² He was the son of Samuel Hardy and Rebecca Forbush. Phineas Hardy married Prudence Warren on 8 March 1731/32 at Westborough, MA.^1,3

     Prudence Warren married Phineas Hardy, son of Samuel Hardy and Rebecca Forbush, on 8 March 1731/32 at Westborough, MA.^1,2 Prudence Warren died on 14 November 1764 at Westborough, MA; under the name Hardy.³

     Daniel Rice was born on 27 April 1745 at Upton, MA.^4,5 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck.³ Marriage banns for Daniel Rice and Sarah Childs were published on 25 January 1766 at Westborough, MA; listed as Sarah of Grafton.⁶ Daniel Rice married Sarah Childs, daughter of Jonathan Child and Abigail (?), on 27 February 1766 at Grafton, MA; (17th per Ward) listed as Daniel of Westborough and Sarah of Grafton.^7,1,2 Daniel Rice died on 15 February 1821 at Henniker, NH.⁸
     Daniel Rice was a Deacon of the church at Henniker, NH.⁸ He and Sarah Childs resided after 1768 at Henniker, NH.⁸

     Sarah Childs was born on 13 August 1746 at Grafton, MA.³ She was the daughter of Jonathan Child and Abigail (?). Marriage banns for Sarah Childs and Daniel Rice were published on 25 January 1766 at Westborough, MA; listed as Sarah of Grafton.⁴ Sarah Childs married Daniel Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck, on 27 February 1766 at Grafton, MA; (17th per Ward) listed as Daniel of Westborough and Sarah of Grafton.^3,5,2 Sarah Childs died on 19 December 1818 at Henniker, NH.^6,7
     Sarah Childs and Daniel Rice resided after 1768 at Henniker, NH.⁷

     Martha Rice was born on 1 October 1747 at Westborough, MA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck. Martha Rice married Solomon Childs, son of Jonathan Child and Abigail (?), on 16 April 1767 at Westborough, MA; listed as Solomon of Grafton and Martha of Westborough.^2,4,1 Martha Rice died on 26 August 1804 at Henniker, NH.^5,6
     Martha Rice and Solomon Childs resided at Henniker, NH.⁶

     Solomon Childs was born on 31 January 1743/44 at Grafton, MA, under the name Child.² He was the son of Jonathan Child and Abigail (?). Solomon Childs married Martha Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck, on 16 April 1767 at Westborough, MA; listed as Solomon of Grafton and Martha of Westborough.^3,2,1 Solomon Childs died on 27 February 1827 at Henniker, NH; (1826 per Ward).^4,5
     Solomon Childs and Martha Rice resided at Henniker, NH.⁵

     Elijah Rice was born on 6 July 1750 at Westborough, MA.^3,4,2 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck. Elijah Rice married 1st Peggy Patterson in 1779 Elijah of Henniker, New Hampshire.^5,2 Elijah Rice married 2nd Margaret Stuart in 1800.^6,2 Elijah Rice died on 20 September 1805.²

     Elijah Rice married 1st Peggy Patterson, son of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck, in 1779 Elijah of Henniker, New Hampshire.^2,3 Peggy Patterson died on 5 October 1797 at Henniker, NY.^4,3

     Elisha Rice was born on 17 November 1752 at Westborough, MA, (7th per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck. Elisha Rice died on 29 December 1753 at Westborough, MA; (1758 per Ward).^2,1

     Sarah Rice was born on 22 October 1760 at Upton, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck. Sarah Rice was baptized on 26 October 1760 at Westborough, MA.³ She married Capt Benjamin Whitcomb, son of Benjamin Whitcomb and Dorcas (?), on 14 October 1777; Mr. Whitcomb of Henniker, New Hampshire.^4,5 Sarah Rice died in January 1843 at Henniker, NH.⁶

     Capt Benjamin Whitcomb was born on 27 December 1753 at Stow, MA.³ He was the son of Benjamin Whitcomb and Dorcas (?). Capt Benjamin Whitcomb married Sarah Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Sarah Shattuck, on 14 October 1777; Mr. Whitcomb of Henniker, New Hampshire.^4,2 Capt Benjamin Whitcomb died on 23 October 1828 at Henniker, NH.⁵

     Thankful Rice was born on 31 March 1764 at Westborough, MA.^4,3 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy.³ Thankful Rice married Abiathar Bowman circa 1782.^5,2 Thankful Rice died in July 1844.⁶
     Thankful Rice and Abiathar Bowman resided at Newport, NH.⁶ Birth order of children is unknown. Per WARD, the list of children considered questionable.⁶

     Abiathar Bowman married Thankful Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy, circa 1782.^2,3
     Abiathar Bowman and Thankful Rice resided at Newport, NH.⁴

     Prudence Rice was born on 24 January 1766 at Westborough, MA.^4,3 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy.³ Prudence Rice married Bezaleel Smith on 3 June 1795.^5,2 Prudence Rice died on 21 May 1838 at Henniker, NH.^6,7

     Elisha Rice was born on 24 May 1767 at Westborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy.¹ Elisha Rice died on 6 May 1769 at Westborough, MA.^2,1

     Charles Rice was born on 18 May 1769 at Westborough, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy.² Charles Rice married Susanna Brown, daughter of Thomas Brown and Persis Gibson, on 15 December 1795 at Henniker, NH.^4,1
     Charles Rice and Susanna Brown resided in 1854 at Henniker, NH.⁵

     Susanna Brown was born on 25 February 1774 at Stow, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Persis Gibson. Susanna Brown married Charles Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy, on 15 December 1795 at Henniker, NH.^4,1
     Susanna Brown and Charles Rice resided in 1854 at Henniker, NH.⁵

     Noah Rice was born on 12 August 1771 at Westborough, MA, (not found in the published records).² He was the son of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy.² Noah Rice was baptized on 18 August 1771 at Westborough, MA.³ He married Mary Conner in 1795.⁴ Noah Rice died on 9 August 1847 at Brandon, VT.⁵
     Noah Rice and Mary Conner resided at Brandon, VT.⁵

     Mary Conner married Noah Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy, in 1795.² Mary Conner died in 1852 at Brandon, VT.³
     Mary Conner and Noah Rice resided at Brandon, VT.³

     Lydia Rice was born on 18 March 1774 at Henniker, NH.³ She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy.³ Lydia Rice married Moses J. Merrick, son of William Merrick and Elizabeth Bailey, on 25 November 1794 at Henniker, NH.^4,1,2 Lydia Rice died on 22 June 1845.⁵

     Moses J. Merrick was born on 4 November 1773 at Boscawen, NH.³ He is the son of William Merrick and Elizabeth Bailey. Moses J. Merrick married Lydia Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Prudence Hardy, on 25 November 1794 at Henniker, NH.^3,1,2 Moses J. Merrick died on 6 July 1862 at Henniker, NH.³