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     Charles Rice was born on 10 July 1783 at Sutton, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.² Charles Rice married Annis Dunham.⁴
     Charles moved to the west (date unknown).⁵

     Annis Dunham married Charles Rice, son of Asahel Rice and Mary Brownell.²

     Hannah Walker married Elijah Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 1 December 1785 at Brookfield, MA.^3,1,2 Hannah Walker died on 27 April 1827 at Brookfield, MA; widow of Elijah.⁴
     Hannah Walker and Elijah Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.⁵

     Azubah Ainsworth was born on 3 January 1767.^3,2,4 She married Peter Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 22 July 1784 at Brookfield, MA.^5,2,6 Azubah Ainsworth died on 7 September 1842 at Brookfield, MA; aged 75y, under the name Rice.^4,3,2 She was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, MA.⁷
     Azubah Ainsworth and Peter Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.³ Azubah Ainsworth left a will on 8 August 1840, proved October 1842, Otis Hayden, Executor.³

     Rufus Rice was born on 26 February 1764 at Brookfield, MA, (WARD indicates the date of birth as 7 February 1764).^2,3 He was the son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.² Rufus Rice married Betsy Moore on 8 October 1786 at Brookfield, MA; (2 Oct per Ward).^1,4,5 Rufus Rice died on 2 December 1834 at Brookfield, MA; (WARD indicates date of death as 2 December 183-).^6,7
     His home and contents were burnt on 2 May 1971 at Brookfield, MA.⁶

     Betsy Moore married Rufus Rice, son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker, on 8 October 1786 at Brookfield, MA; (2 Oct per Ward).^3,2,4 Betsy Moore died on 27 April 1837 at Brookfield, MA; widow of Rufus.^5,6
     Betsy Moore left a will on 25 June 1837, proved 5 December 1837, Otis Hayden of Brookfield, Executor.⁷

     Elisha Rice was born on 7 June 1755 at Brookfield, MA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Elnathan Rice and Lucy Walker.³ Marriage banns for Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry were published on 28 November 1779 at Brookfield, MA.^6,7,8 Elisha Rice died on 20 November 1822 at Sturbridge, MA; aged 67y, also recorded at Brookfield.^9,10,11
     Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry resided at Sturbridge, MA.¹¹ Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry resided at Brookfield, MA.¹¹ Elisha Rice and Katharine Gouldsberry resided at Sturbridge, MA.¹¹

     Marriage banns for Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice were published on 28 November 1779 at Brookfield, MA.^3,2,4
     Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice resided at Sturbridge, MA.⁵ Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice resided at Brookfield, MA.⁵ Katharine Gouldsberry and Elisha Rice resided at Sturbridge, MA.⁵

     Persis Rice was born on 3 November 1752 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Persis Rice died on 31 December 1754 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3

     Sarah Rice was born on 3 January 1755 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Sarah Rice died on 15 January 1755 at Brookfield, MA; at age 12 days.^1,3

     Sarah Rice was born on 2 February 1756 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Marriage banns for Sarah Rice and Hezekiah Cutting were published on 26 June 1773 at Brookfield, MA.^1,3 Sarah Rice married 2nd Phineas Mann, son of Samuel Mann and Elizabeth (?), on 7 February 1799 at Brookfield, MA, Phinehas (sic) of Paxton.^1,4

     Marriage banns for Hezekiah Cutting and Sarah Rice were published on 26 June 1773 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2

     Phineas Mann was born on 7 April 1740 at Rutland, MA, under the name Man.² He is the son of Samuel Mann and Elizabeth (?). Sarah Rice married 2nd Phineas Mann, daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?), on 7 February 1799 at Brookfield, MA, Phinehas (sic) of Paxton.^1,3

     Persis Rice was born on 12 February 1759 at Brookfield, MA, (WARD indicates date of birth as 13 February 1759).^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹

     Martha Dodge was born on 12 June 1763 at Brookfield, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Nathaniel Dodge and Sarah Dodge. Martha Dodge married Moses Rice, son of Solomon Rice and Mary (?), on 28 April 1789 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2,4 Martha Dodge died on 20 July 1847 at Brookfield, MA; aged 84y, under the name Rice, from old age.^3,2

     Mary Rice was born on 21 January 1764 at Brookfield, MA, (1 January per Ward).^2,1 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).¹ Mary Rice married Silas Newton on 10 January 1782 at Brookfield, MA; (WARD is uncertain of this marriage).^1,3

     Silas Newton married Mary Rice, daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?), on 10 January 1782 at Brookfield, MA; (WARD is uncertain of this marriage).^1,2

     Vashti Rice was born on 22 July 1767 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).^1,2 Marriage banns for Vashti Rice and Samuel Pickard were published on 8 October 1797 at Brookfield, MA.³ Vashti Rice died on 17 September 1828 at Brookfield, MA; aged 61y, under the name Pickard.³ She was buried at Old Cemetery, North Brookfield, MA.³

     Lydia Rice was born on 20 July 1772 at Brookfield, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Rice and Mary (?).^1,2 Lydia Rice died on 27 September 1775 at Brookfield, MA; aged 3y 2m 7d.^1,3

     Gershom Fay was born on 17 September 1703 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Gershom Fay and Mary Brigham.¹ Gershom Fay married Hannah Oakes, daughter of Nathaniel Oakes and Mary Holloway, on 20 October 1727 at Westborough, MA.³ Gershom Fay died on 7 April 1784 at Northborough, MA; aged 80y.⁴

     Hannah Oakes was born on 27 December 1707 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Oake.^1,2 She was the daughter of Nathaniel Oakes and Mary Holloway.¹ Hannah Oakes married Gershom Fay, son of Gershom Fay and Mary Brigham, on 20 October 1727 at Westborough, MA.³ Hannah Oakes died on 8 March 1806 at Northborough, MA; aged 98y 2m 1d, under the name Fay.^4,1

     Abner Rice was born on 22 December 1760 at Brookfield, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 17 November 1762 at Charlemont, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹ Sarah Rice married Benjamin Comstock in March 1782 at Charlemont, MA.^4,2,3 Sarah Rice died on 18 April 1783 at Charlemont, MA; under the name Comstock.⁴

     Peter Rice was born on 25 January 1765 at Charlemont, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹

     Abraham Rice was born on 31 January 1767 at Charlemont, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Rice and Sarah Brown.¹

     Persis Brigham was born on 17 March 1760 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Persis Brigham died on 17 June 1760 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,5

     Paul Brigham was born on 17 June 1761 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Paul Brigham married Fanny Brigham.^2,1

     Samuel Brigham was born on 14 September 1762 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Samuel Brigham married Asenath Bailey, daughter of Barnabas Bailey and Elizabeth Stevens, on 17 May 1787 at Berlin, MA; both of Berlin.^5,2

     Miriam Brigham was born on 9 January 1764 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 She was the daughter of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Miriam Brigham died on 10 January 1776 at Marlborough, MA; aged 12y.^5,6,1,2 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵

     Thomas Brigham was born on 25 December 1765 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Thomas Brigham married Azubah Babcock, daughter of William Babcock and Sybil Green, on 6 May 1799 at Berlin, MA; (sic) listed as Thomas of Marlborough and Azubah of Berlin. Unofficial records suggest that the year was 1795.^5,2 Thomas Brigham died on 9 March 1821 at Berlin, MA; aged 55y.⁵

     Aaron Brigham was born on 7 February 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Aaron Brigham died on 10 October 1771 at Marlborough, MA; aged 3y 8m 3d.^4,1,2,5 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵

     Sarah Brigham was born on 16 October 1769 at Marlborough, MA.^4,1,2,5 She was the daughter of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.³ Sarah Brigham died on 10 October 1771 at Marlborough, MA; aged 1y 11m 25d.^6,7,1,2 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Pierpoint Brigham was born on 22 March 1772 at Marlborough, MA, (November per Supplement).^4,1,2,5 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.³ Pierpoint Brigham died on 31 August 1775 at Marlborough, MA; (29th per Ward) aged 3y 5m 9d.^6,7,1,2 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Eli Brigham was born on 16 October 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1,4,5 He was the son of Capt Paul Brigham and Elizabeth Rice.² Eli Brigham died on 29 August 1775 at Marlborough, MA; aged 1y 10m 13d (the age from the gravestone is incorrectly transcribed in the published vital records as 1y 10m 15d).^6,7,4 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Matthias Rice was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA, or rather memorialized.^3,4 He was born on 20 April 1773 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Rice and Levina Howe.^1,2 Matthias Rice died on 9 May 1796 at Orange, VT; aged 23y.^3,4,1
     Matthias Rice never married.¹

     Lucy Rice was born on 21 December 1774 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Peter Rice and Levina Howe.¹ Lucy Rice married Col Ephraim Brigham, son of William Brigham and Lydia Chamberlain, on 4 November 1794 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,4 Lucy Rice died on 20 February 1814 at Marlborough, MA; under the name Brigham.^5,1

     Col Ephraim Brigham was born on 9 October 1771 at Southborough, MA.⁴ He was the son of William Brigham and Lydia Chamberlain.³ Col Ephraim Brigham married Lucy Rice, daughter of Peter Rice and Levina Howe, on 4 November 1794 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,5 Col Ephraim Brigham died on 13 September 1847 at Saxonville (Framingham), MA; (not found in the published records).^1,6
     Col Ephraim Brigham resided at Marlborough, MA, near Gates Pond.^1,7 Colonel Ephraim Brigham was a resident of Marlboro, Sudbury and Saxonville at different times during his life. In Marlboro he was for some time town treasurer and in 1808, '24, and '25 he served as selectman. Elected general, but declined to qualify. Was one of the leading men of his day. He deeded Brigham Cemetery to the town of Marlborough, in 1808.⁶ He was treasurer Of Marlborough 1808, '24, '25.⁸ He established the fund for the Brigham School in 1847.^9,8

     Leonard Rice is the son of Nathaniel Rice and Hannah Willis.¹

     Elizabeth Rice is the daughter of Nathaniel Rice and Hannah Willis.¹

     Persis Rice was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Persis Rice married Asahel Parmenter, son of Ebenezer Parmenter and Anna Wheeler; Asahel of Sudbury, Mass.¹

     Asahel Parmenter married Persis Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith; Asahel of Sudbury, Mass.¹ Asahel Parmenter was born on 19 January 1789 at Sudbury, MA.^3,2 He is the son of Ebenezer Parmenter and Anna Wheeler.

     Mary Rice was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Mary Rice married James B. Hoffman after 12 March 1835.¹

     James B. Hoffman married Mary Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith, after 12 March 1835.¹
     James B. Hoffman resided in 1808 at Watertown, MA.¹

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Marriage banns for Sarah Rice and Peter Haynes were published on 8 February 1807 at Roxbury, MA; listed as Sally of Sudbury.² Sarah Rice married Peter Haynes on 29 March 1807 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Peter of Roxbury.^3,1
     Sarah Rice and Peter Haynes resided at Acton, MA.

     Marriage banns for Peter Haynes and Sarah Rice were published on 8 February 1807 at Roxbury, MA; listed as Sally of Sudbury.² Peter Haynes married Sarah Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith, on 29 March 1807 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Peter of Roxbury.^3,1
     Peter Haynes and Sarah Rice resided at Acton, MA.

     Benjamin Rice was born circa 1795.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Benjamin Rice died on 1 March 1839 at Lunatic Hospital, Worcester, MA; aged 44y,
listed as 'of Wayland.^2,1'
     Benjamin Rice was considered a lunatic, for whom Christopher G. Cutler was guardian, 27 June 1835.¹

     Jacob Rice was born in 1801.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹ Jacob Rice died on 2 July 1830 at Sudbury, MA; being killed by his brother Benjamin (not found in the published records).¹
     Jacob Rice was ill with considered a lunatic.¹

     Jonathan Rice was the son of Benjamin Rice and Lucy Smith.¹

     Capt. Jonathan Bent was born on 22 April 1758 at Sudbury, MA.^2,3 He is the son of Thomas Bent and Mary Stone. Capt. Jonathan Bent married Experience Smith, daughter of Henry Smith and Lucretia (?), on 12 March 1778 at Sudbury, MA.² Ruth Haynes married 2nd Capt. Jonathan Bent, daughter of Israel Haynes and Sarah Darby, on 10 April 1803 Jonathan of Sudbury, Mass.¹ Capt. Jonathan Bent died in 1826 at Sudbury, MA.⁴
     Capt. Jonathan Bent marched to Concord in Capt. Joseph Smith's company during the Lexington alarm at the start of the Revolutionary War and was in the Ticonderoga the following year in Capt. Asahel Wheeler's company. Subsequently, he became captain of a militia company.³

     Nathaniel Rice was baptized on 23 January 1785.^4,3,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.⁴ Nathaniel Rice married Hannah Maynard, daughter of Isaac Maynard and Rebecca Haynes, on 26 August 1810 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Boston.^5,4,3 Nathaniel Rice died on 29 July 1865.²
     Nathaniel Rice and Hannah Maynard resided at Boston, MA.⁶ Nathaniel Rice appeared on the census of 1860 at Ward 2, Cambridge, MA; enumerated as H. M. Rice, living in the household of his son-in-law, James Goodenow.⁷ There may be additional children.²

     Hannah Maynard was born on 28 October 1788 at Sudbury, MA.⁴ She is the daughter of Isaac Maynard and Rebecca Haynes. Hannah Maynard married Nathaniel Rice, son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes, on 26 August 1810 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Boston.^4,5,3
     Hannah Maynard and Nathaniel Rice resided at Boston, MA.⁶ There may be additional children.²

     Israel Rice was baptized on 1 December 1786.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹ Israel Rice died on 29 April 1873.²
     Israel Rice was living in 1854.¹

     Reuben Rice married Sarah (?).² Reuben Rice was born circa 1790, age 89 in the 1880 US census.^1,3 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹
     Reuben Rice over 14 on 18 September 1804.¹ He and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1850 at Concord, MA.⁴ Reuben Rice was living in 1854 at Concord, MA.¹ He and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1860 at Concord, MA.² Reuben Rice and Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1870.⁵ Reuben Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Concord, MA.³

     William Rice was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹

     Henry Rice was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹

     Ruth Rice was born circa 27 October 1801, as calculated from her death record. She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹ Ruth Rice was baptized on 15 November 1801.¹ She died on 5 October 1845 at Sudbury, MA; aged 43y 11m 8d,
from fits (called suicide by Ward).^2,1

     James Rice was born on 21 April 1796.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹
     James Rice was reported as over 14 on 15 June 1808.¹

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Ruth Haynes.¹ Sarah Rice died on 2 July 1818 at Sudbury, MA; (9 July per Ward, a suicide drowning).^2,1

     John Hagar married Sarah (?).¹ John Hagar was born on 29 April 1697 at Watertown, MA.^1,2 He was the son of William Hagar and Sarah Benjamin.¹

     Sarah (?) married John Hagar, son of William Hagar and Sarah Benjamin.¹

     William Hagar was born on 12 February 1658/59 at Watertown, MA, (literally 1658).^2,3,4 He was the son of William Hagar and Mary Bemis.² William Hagar married Sarah Benjamin on 31 March 1687 at Watertown, MA.^1,5 William Hagar died on 8 May 1731 at Watertown, MA; under the name Hager.^2,3,6

     Sarah Benjamin married William Hagar, son of William Hagar and Mary Bemis, on 31 March 1687 at Watertown, MA.^1,2

     William Hagar married Mary Bemis; both of Watertown.¹ William Hagar died in 1684 at Watertown, MA.^1,2

     Mary Bemis married William Hagar; both of Watertown.¹

     Amos Rice was born on 29 April 1751 at Nichewaug (Petersham), MA.^3,2 He was the son of Amos Rice and Martha Hagar.¹ Amos Rice married Jane Robbins on 31 May 1772 at Petersham, MA.^2,4

     Bathshebah Rice was born on 6 October 1753 at Nichewaug (Petersham), MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Amos Rice and Martha Hagar.¹ Marriage banns for Bathshebah Rice and John Hagar were published on 20 January 1776 at Petersham, MA; listed as John of Shutesbury.⁴ Marriage banns for Bathshebah Rice and John Hagar were published on 20 January 1776 at Shutesbury, MA.²
     Bathshebah Rice from "Nitchewoag" was cautioned, meaning that one was given a "warning out of town" to incomers by the constable, thus by law exempted the individual from liability for the future support by the community in case they became a public charge. The high and the low, the rich and the poor, all had warnings upon moving their residence into another town, or coming in to tarry there for a short time. On offence was taken at such messages from the constable, and they passed unheeded. Yet in not in every instance, for a family of property and good standing came in from another State, who knew nothing of such a practice; and, upon sitting down to abide in one of our town