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     Ruth Bigelow was born on 30 December 1719 at Marlborough, MA, under the name Biglo.² She is the daughter of Samuel Bigelow and Mary Gleason. Ruth Bigelow married Daniel Hemenway, son of Ebenezer Hemenway and Hannah Winch, on 7 June 1743 at Marlborough, MA.^3,2 Ruth Bigelow died on 4 May 1768 at Shrewsbury, MA; aged 48y, under the name Hemingway.⁴

     Abel Rice was born on 16 January 1760, (birth not recorded in Barre).^4,2 He was the son of Ralph Rice and Sarah Sawyer. Abel Rice married Anna Jones on 11 August 1791 at Hubbardston, MA; listed as Anna of New Braintree.^5,1,2 Abel Rice died in 1837 at Pennsylvania.^6,3,2
     Abel Rice appeared on the census of 1790 at Barre, MA; (household of 100--).⁷ He resided at Hubbardston, MA.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1800 at Barre, MA; (household of 30010-10010).⁸ He appeared on the census of 1810 at Barre, MA; (household of 10001-41110).⁹ He and Anna Jones resided circa 1824 at Pennsylvania.⁶ Abel Rice appeared on the census of 1830 at Harford Twp, Susquehanna Co, PA; (household of 300011002-00102002).¹⁰ A letter from their son, Amos, mentioned that he had six brothers and 4 sisters but does not mention their names.⁶ As noted by WARD:
" Allen Rice & Co., in 1831, began manufacturing salt in Sergeant Township, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.
In September 1782, 100 picked warriors from a party of 300, made an assault on Rice's fort, situated on Buffalo Creek, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, about 12 miles from its junction with the Ohio River, which had only six men to defend it, two of whom were Daniel Rice and Abraham Rice. The fire of the Indians was briskly returned; at intervals they called out to the defenders of the fort, "Give Up, give up -- too many Indian -- Indian too big -- no kill".
They were answered with defiance, "Come on, you cowards, we are ready for you. Show us your yellow hides and we will make holes in them for you". After four hours of fighting the Indians withdrew, carrying off their dead and wounded, and shooting the horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, till the place was strewed with their dead bodies. Abraham Rice was wounded in the arm and thigh, but had no bones broken; only one man of the six was killed. For their personal bravery and successful defence of that fort, in which were many women and children, "the names of this Spartan band have been enrolled on the list of heroes of our early times". . The fire of the Indians was briskly returned; at intervals they called out to the defenders of the fort, "Give Up, give up -- too many Indian -- Indian too big -- no kill".
They were answered with defiance, "Come on, you cowards, we are ready for you. Show us your yellow hides and we will make holes in them for you". After four hours of fighting the Indians withdrew, carrying off their dead and wounded, and shooting the horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, till the place was strewed with their dead bodies. Abraham Rice was wounded in the arm and thigh, but had no bones broken; only one man of the six was killed. For their personal bravery and successful defence of that fort, in which were many women and children, "the names of this Spartan band have been e. The fire of the Indians was briskly returned; at intervals they called out to the defenders of the fort, "Give Up, give up -- too many Indian -- Indian too big -- no kill".
They were answered with defiance, "Come on, you cowards, we are ready for you. Show us your yellow hides and we will make holes in them for you". After four hours of fighting the Indians withdrew, carrying off their dead and wounded, and shooting the horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, till the place was strewed with their dead bodies. Abraham Rice was wounded in the arm and thigh, but had no bones broken; only one man of the six was killed. For their personal bravery and successful defence of that fort, in which were many women and children, "the names of this Spartan band have been enrolled on the list of heroes of our early times". . The fire of the Indians was briskly returned; at intervals they called out to the defenders of the fort, "Give Up, give up -- too many Indian -- Indian too big -- no kill".
They were answered with defiance, "Come on, you cowards, we are ready for you. Show us your yellow hides and we will make holes in them for you". After four hours of fighting the Indians withdrew, carrying off their dead and wounded, and shooting the horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, till the place was strewed with their dead bodies. Abraham Rice was wounded in the arm and thigh, but had no bones broken; only one man of the six was killed. For their personal bravery and successful defence of that fort, in which were many women and[Historical Collections of Pennsylvania, by Sherman Day, p. 662]
We have reason to suppose that Daniel Rice and Abraham Rice were descendants of Edmund Rice."
Your authors note that the Rice Fort was documented to exist by Major George Washington who led the Virginia militia into Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War. Y-DNA analysis has shown that there were many different Rice families in colonial America. Therefore, it is very unlikely that Daniel and Abraham Rice were Edmund Rice descendants.⁶

     Anna Jones was born on 20 July 1769.³ She married Abel Rice, son of Ralph Rice and Sarah Sawyer, on 11 August 1791 at Hubbardston, MA; listed as Anna of New Braintree.^4,1,2 Anna Jones died at Pennsylvania.²
     Anna Jones resided after 1791 at Barre, MA, residing there for a few years.³ She and Abel Rice resided circa 1824 at Pennsylvania.³ A letter from their son, Amos, mentioned that he had six brothers and 4 sisters but does not mention their names.³

     John Rice was born circa 1766 at probably Rutland District (Barre), MA, as calculated from census and death records
(not found in the published records). He was the son of Ralph Rice and Sarah Sawyer. John Rice married Abigail Broad on 2 July 1797 at Barre, MA.^3,1,2 John Rice died on 13 October 1852 at Sterling, MA; (married, born in Barre, son of Ralph Rice)
aged 87y,
from dropsy.^4,5
     John Rice was not listed in the 1790 census in Barre. The Rice Family Supplement has mistakenly compressed the two brothers John
into one, combining the birth date of one with the life of the other.
The first one died as an infant, and so the distinction is quite clear. He appeared on the census of 1800 at Barre, MA; (household of 01010-20010).⁶ He appeared on the census of 1810 at Barre, MA; (household of 10010-11010).⁷ He appeared on the census of 1820 at Barre, MA; (household of 010001-10101-01).⁸ He appeared on the census of 1830 at Barre, MA; (household of 000010001-10010001).⁹ He appeared on the census of 1840 at Barre, MA; (household of 0000000001-000000001-0-0001).¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 1850 at Sterling, MA; aged 83y.¹¹ Ward has John Rice married to Abigail Broad. Indeed there is a marriage record for a John Rice and Abigail Broad on 27 May 1784 in Leominster. The marriage is recorded in both the Leominster and Barre vital records. However, this must be a different John Rice.

     Abigail Broad was born circa 1775 at Massachusetts, as calculated from the 1850 census. She married John Rice, son of Ralph Rice and Sarah Sawyer, on 2 July 1797 at Barre, MA.^3,1,2 Abigail Broad died on 30 August 1868.⁴
     Abigail Broad appeared on the census of 1850 at Sterling, MA; aged 74y,
under the name Rice.⁵

     Jotham Walker was the son of William Walker and Martha Rice.¹ Marriage banns for Jotham Walker and Abigail Dudley were published on 30 January 1779 at Petersham, MA; listed as Abigail of Barre.²

     William Walker was the son of William Walker and Martha Rice.¹

     Jonathan Howe Jr was born on 23 April 1695 at Marlborough, MA, under the name How.^1,3 He is the son of Daniel Howe and Elizabeth Kerley. Jonathan Howe Jr married Sarah Hapgood in 1718 at Marlborough, MA; entered in the Marlborough church records, but the groom's name is lost.^3,1,2 Jonathan Howe Jr died on 25 July 1738 at Marlborough, MA; aged 43y, under the name How.^4,3 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴

     Daniel Howe was born circa 1658.¹ He was the son of Abraham How and Hannah Ward.¹ Daniel Howe married Elizabeth Kerley on 12 October 1686 at Marlborough, MA; both of Marlborough.^1,2 Daniel Howe died on 23 April 1718 at Marlborough, MA; under the name How.^2,1

     Elizabeth Kerley married Daniel Howe, son of Abraham How and Hannah Ward, on 12 October 1686 at Marlborough, MA; both of Marlborough.^1,2 Elizabeth Kerley died in 1735.³

     Sarah Howe was born on 29 September 1766 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^3,2 She was the daughter of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ Marriage banns for Sarah Howe and Joel Howe were published on 30 January 1801 at Petersham, MA.^3,2 Sarah Howe married Joel Howe, son of Asa Howe Sr and Mary Stow, on 5 January 1802 at Gerry (Phillipston), MA; both of Petersham.⁴ Sarah Howe died on 3 November 1849 at Petersham, MA; aged 83y 1m 18d.^3,2

     Stephen Howe was born on 25 July 1768 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^3,2 He was the son of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ Stephen Howe died on 1 November 1837 at Petersham, MA; aged 69y.^3,2

     George Howe was born on 6 November 1770 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^3,2 He was the son of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ Marriage banns for George Howe and Relief Stratton were published on 1 May 1795 at Gerry (Phillipston), MA; listed as George of Petersham.⁴ Marriage banns for George Howe and Relief Stratton were published on 3 May 1795 at Petersham, MA; listed as Lephe of Gerry.³ George Howe died on 28 May 1795 at Petersham, MA; aged 25y.^3,2
     The Supplement claims George never married, but that claim seems to
rest solely on the fact that his gravestone refers to him as the son
of Sylvanus and Mary Howe.²

     Sylvanus Howe was born in October 1772 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^4,2,3 He was the son of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ Sylvanus Howe married Miriam Bragg, daughter of Ebenezer Bragg Jr and Sybilla Bouker, on 25 February 1798 at Petersham, MA; listed as Sylvanus of Templeton and Miriam of Petersham.^4,5,2,3

     Mary Howe was born on 13 February 1777 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^4,2,3 She was the daughter of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ Mary Howe married Oliver C. Gates on 3 November 1805 at Petersham, MA.^4,2,3 Mary Howe died on 14 July 1841 at Petersham, MA; aged 64y,
under the name Gates.⁴

     Washington Howe was born on 30 August 1779 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ Marriage banns for Washington Howe and Silence Richardson were published on 4 April 1806 at Templeton, MA; listed as Washington of Barre.⁵ Washington Howe married Silence Richardson, daughter of Capt. John Richardson and Rebecca Moor, on 22 April 1806 at Barre, MA; listed as Silence of Templeton.^6,2,3 Washington Howe died in June 1855 at Petersham, MA.¹

     David Howe was born on 7 February 1782 at Petersham, MA, under the name How.^3,1,2 He was the son of Sylvanus Howe and Mary Rice.¹ David Howe died in 1811 at Oneida Lake; unmarried.^1,2

     Elizabeth Sullivan married Jotham Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Mary Earl, on 15 January 1778 at Barre, MA; (or perhaps Sullen instead of Sullivan).^1,2,3 Elizabeth Sullivan died on 18 August 1826.^4,2
     Elizabeth Sullivan also went by the name of "Betty Sullivan."⁴

     Lucy Rice was born on 13 May 1768 at Rutland District (Barre), MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow.¹ Lucy Rice married Joseph Twitchell on 9 February 1792 at Barre, MA; listed as Joseph of Wardsborough.^4,1,2,3
     Lucy Rice and Joseph Twitchell resided at Wardsboro, VT.¹

     Joseph Twitchell married Lucy Rice, daughter of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow, on 9 February 1792 at Barre, MA; listed as Joseph of Wardsborough.^4,1,2,3
     Joseph Twitchell and Lucy Rice resided at Wardsboro, VT.¹

     Hannah Rice was born on 30 September 1769.² She was the daughter of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow.² Hannah Rice married Phineas Bond on 25 February 1793 at Barre, MA; (November per Ward) listed as Phineas of Wardsborough and Hannah of Barre.^3,1 Hannah Rice died on 8 April 1816 at Wardsboro, VT.⁴
     Hannah Rice and Phineas Bond resided at Barre, MA.⁴ Hannah Rice and Phineas Bond resided at Wardsboro, VT.⁴

     Phineas Bond married Hannah Rice, daughter of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow, on 25 February 1793 at Barre, MA; (November per Ward) listed as Phineas of Wardsborough and Hannah of Barre.^2,1 Phineas Bond died on 25 November 1825.³
     Phineas Bond and Hannah Rice resided at Barre, MA.³ Phineas Bond and Hannah Rice resided at Wardsboro, VT.³

     David Rice was born on 12 November 1771.^1,2 He was the son of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow.¹ Cynthia (?) married 2nd David Rice on 11 May 1800.^1,2 He died on 24 March 1808 at Wardsboro, VT.^1,2

     Cynthia (?) married 2nd David Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow, on 11 May 1800.^1,2

     Samuel Rice was born on 15 December 1773 at Rutland District (Barre), MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2,3 He was the son of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow.¹ Samuel Rice married Electa Powell, daughter of Lt Martin Powell, on 27 December 1800.^1,2,3 Samuel Rice died on 25 January 1848 at Westford, VT; aged 75y.^1,2,4,5 He was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Westford, VT.^4,5
     Samuel Rice and Electa Powell resided at Westford, VT.¹

     Electa Powell was born on 27 February 1781 at Manchester, VT, (1771 per Huntsman).^4,5,2 She was the daughter of Lt Martin Powell.² Electa Powell married Samuel Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Hannah Bayley Snow, on 27 December 1800.^1,2,3 Electa Powell died on 30 September 1871 at Westford, VT; (29th per Rice Gen'l Register)
aged 90y 7m.^6,5,2 She was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Westford, VT.^7,5
     Electa Powell and Samuel Rice resided at Westford, VT.¹ Electa Powell appeared on the census of 1860 at Westford, VT; with her son Martin.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1870 at Westford, VT; with her son Martin.⁹

     Micah Rice was born on 28 April 1778.¹ He was the son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.¹ Micah Rice died on 1 July 1800 at Boston, MA.¹

     Jotham Rice was born on 1 January 1780.³ He was the son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.³ Jotham Rice married Sally Hawes on 31 January 1805 at Barre, MA; (3 January per Ward)
both of Barre.^4,1,2 Jotham Rice died on 13 April 1843 at Barre, MA; aged 63y.^4,5
     The inventory of the estate of Jotham Rice was taken 24 May 1844: Homestead, 270 acres, $5281, Personal Estate $3526.82. David Rice, Administrator.

     Sally Hawes married Jotham Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan, on 31 January 1805 at Barre, MA; (3 January per Ward)
both of Barre.^3,1,2

     Earl Rice was born on 15 October 1781 at Barre, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.² Marriage banns for Earl Rice and Hannah Hammond were published on 20 March 1811 at Petersham, MA; listed as Earl of Barre and widow Hannah Rice.⁴ Earl Rice married Hannah Hammond, daughter of Enoch Hammond and Lucy (?), on 2 May 1811 at Barre, MA; listed as Hannah Rice of Petersham.^5,1 Marriage banns for Earl Rice and Betsey White were published on 22 September 1817 at Barre, MA; listed as Betsey of Petersham.⁵ Earl Rice married Betsey White on 15 October 1817 at Petersham, MA; listed as Earl of Barre.⁴ Earl Rice married Mary Smith on 31 October 1822 at Barre, MA; listed as Mary of Barre.^5,6

     Hannah Hammond was born on 10 September 1787 at Petersham, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Enoch Hammond and Lucy (?). Marriage banns for Hannah Hammond and James Rice were published on 24 May 1805 at Barre, MA; listed as Hannah of Petersham.^5,6 Hannah Hammond married James Rice, son of James Rice and Susan Cutting, on 23 June 1805 at Petersham, MA; (3 October at Barre per Ward) listed as James of Barre.^3,7,2 Marriage banns for Hannah Hammond and Earl Rice were published on 20 March 1811 at Petersham, MA; listed as Earl of Barre and widow Hannah Rice.³ Hannah Hammond married Earl Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan, on 2 May 1811 at Barre, MA; listed as Hannah Rice of Petersham.^5,8 Hannah Hammond died on 25 September 1816 at Barre, MA; under the name Rice.^5,4

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 10 April 1784.² She was the daughter of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.² Elizabeth Rice married Thomas Atwood on 10 February 1808 at Barre, MA.^3,1
     Elizabeth Rice and Thomas Atwood resided at New Salem, MA, residing there for some time.⁴ Elizabeth Rice and Thomas Atwood resided at Barre, MA.⁴

     Thomas Atwood married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan, on 10 February 1808 at Barre, MA.^2,1
     Thomas Atwood and Elizabeth Rice resided at New Salem, MA, residing there for some time.³ Thomas Atwood and Elizabeth Rice resided at Barre, MA.³

     Moses Rice was born on 10 June 1786 at Barre, MA, (not found in the published records).^3,4 He was the son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.³ Moses Rice married Persis Cook, daughter of Jonas Cook, on 26 May 1808 at Newfane, VT.^1,4 Moses Rice died on 24 May 1857 at Newfane, VT.⁴
     Moses Rice and Persis Cook resided at Newfane, VT.⁵ Moses Rice and Persis Cook appeared on the census of 1850 at Newfane, VT.⁶ Vital records show death of Mary Ann Rice at age 5, daughter of Moses, 11 September 1845. A letter from one of the family says that a daughter of Moses and Persis Rice married a Leon Lamb and lived in Lilliamsville. Possibly Julia Ann Mary is a mixup of two girls.⁷

     Persis Cook was born on 21 December 1786.² She was the daughter of Jonas Cook.² Persis Cook married Moses Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan, on 26 May 1808 at Newfane, VT.^3,2 Persis Cook died on 12 February 1867 or 13 August 1867.²
     Persis Cook and Moses Rice resided at Newfane, VT.⁴ Persis Cook and Moses Rice appeared on the census of 1850 at Newfane, VT.⁵ Persis Cook appeared on the census of 1860 at Newfane, VT; with her son Nelson W. and his family.⁶

     Charles Rice was born on 22 October 1788.³ He was the son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.³ Charles Rice married Lucy Howe, daughter of Francis Howe and Deborah Whiting, on 18 March 1812 at Barre, MA.^4,1,2 Charles Rice died on 31 January 1854 at Barre, MA.⁵

     Lucy Howe was born on 23 January 1793 at Barre, MA.^3,2 She is the daughter of Francis Howe and Deborah Whiting. Lucy Howe married Charles Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan, on 18 March 1812 at Barre, MA.^3,1,2
     Lucy Howe appeared on the census of 1860 at Barre, MA; with her daughter and son-in-law Zilpah and Henry S. Miner.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1870 at Barre, MA; with her daughter Nancy Rider.⁵

     Nancy Rice was born on 10 August 1791.² She was the daughter of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan.² Nancy Rice married Roswell Hawes on 16 April 1816 at Barre, MA.^1,3 Marriage banns for Nancy Rice and Jeduthan Green were published on 22 January 1832 at Rutland, MA; listed as Nancy Hawes of Petersham.⁴ Nancy Rice married Jeduthan Green on 12 February 1832 at Petersham, MA; listed as Jeduthan of Rutland.^5,6 Nancy Rice died on 17 February 1848 at Rutland, MA; aged 56y 6m 9d,
under the name Green,
from consumption.^4,6
     Nancy Rice and Roswell Hawes resided at Petersham, MA.⁶

     Roswell Hawes died at Petersham, MA; (not found in the published records).² He married Nancy Rice, daughter of Jotham Rice and Elizabeth Sullivan, on 16 April 1816 at Barre, MA.^1,3
     Roswell Hawes and Nancy Rice resided at Petersham, MA.²

     Ruth White was born circa 1746.¹ She married James Rice, son of Jotham Rice and Mary Earl, on 12 July 1787 at Templeton, MA; listed as James of Barre and Ruth of Gerry (Phillipston).^1,2,3,4 Ruth White died on 12 February 1837 at Barre, MA; at age 91.^1,5

     Abraham Cutting Rice was born on 20 March 1771 at Rutland District (Barre), MA.^2,1 He was the son of James Rice and Susan Cutting.
     Abraham Cutting Rice died young.¹

     Lemuel Rice was born on 21 December 1772 at Rutland District (Barre), MA.^2,3 He was the son of James Rice and Susan Cutting. Hannah (?) married 2nd Lemuel Rice.⁴ He died on 21 September 1846 at Barre, MA; aged 73y,
from cholera morbus.^2,5
     Lemuel Rice and Hannah (?) resided at Barre, MA.⁵

     Hannah (?) married 2nd Lemuel Rice, son of James Rice and Susan Cutting.³
     Hannah (?) and Lemuel Rice resided at Barre, MA.⁴

     Sparhawk Rice was born on 2 February 1775 at Hutchinson (Barre), MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of James Rice and Susan Cutting. Marriage banns for Sparhawk Rice and Lucretia Morton were published on 6 March 1798 at Barre, MA; listed as Lucretia of Amherst.^4,2 Sparhawk Rice married Lucretia Morton.^1,3 Sparhawk Rice died on 28 January 1851 at Westford, VT; aged 76y.^2,5 He was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Westford, VT.⁵
     Sparhawk Rice and Lucretia Morton resided at Westford, VT.¹

     Lucretia Morton was born circa 1771.⁴ Marriage banns for Lucretia Morton and Sparhawk Rice were published on 6 March 1798 at Barre, MA; listed as Lucretia of Amherst.^5,2 Lucretia Morton married Sparhawk Rice, son of James Rice and Susan Cutting.^1,3 Lucretia Morton died on 19 November 1856 at Westford, VT; aged 85y.^2,4 She was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Westford, VT.⁴
     Lucretia Morton and Sparhawk Rice resided at Westford, VT.¹

     Ralph Rice was born on 24 January 1777 at Barre, MA.^4,3,2,5 He was the son of James Rice and Susan Cutting. Ralph Rice married Patience Dunning, daughter of Martin Dunning and Sally Douglas.^1,3,2 Ralph Rice died on 10 July 1857 at Essex, VT.^3,2
     Ralph Rice and Patience Dunning resided at Essex, VT.^6,3

     Patience Dunning was born circa 1791.³ She was the daughter of Martin Dunning and Sally Douglas.³ Patience Dunning married Ralph Rice, son of James Rice and Susan Cutting.^4,2,3 Patience Dunning died on 24 April 1878 at Essex, VT; at age 87.³
     Patience Dunning and Ralph Rice resided at Essex, VT.^5,2

     James Rice was born on 1 March 1779 at Barre, MA.^3,4 He was the son of James Rice and Susan Cutting. Marriage banns for James Rice and Hannah Hammond were published on 24 May 1805 at Barre, MA; listed as Hannah of Petersham.^5,3 James Rice married Hannah Hammond, daughter of Enoch Hammond and Lucy (?), on 23 June 1805 at Petersham, MA; (3 October at Barre per Ward) listed as James of Barre.^6,1,2 James Rice died on 22 September 1809 at Barre, MA; (23rd per Ward) aged 30y 6m.^5,7

     Capt Noah Rice was born on 21 January 1782 at Barre, MA.^4,2,5 He was the son of James Rice and Susan Cutting. Capt Noah Rice married Sally Shattuck, daughter of Ezekiel Shattuck and Sarah Bullard, on 3 October 1805 at Barre, MA.^6,1,2,3 Capt Noah Rice died on 15 August 1839 at Union, ME.^3,2
     Capt Noah Rice and Sally Shattuck resided at Union, ME.⁷ Capt Noah Rice was a Selectman in 1808.⁷ His barn, which had just been well filled with hay, was burnt by lightning in August 1819.⁷

     Sally Shattuck was born on 29 November 1784 at Barre, MA.^4,2,3 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Shattuck and Sarah Bullard. Sally Shattuck married Capt Noah Rice, son of James Rice and Susan Cutting, on 3 October 1805 at Barre, MA.^4,1,2,3
     Sally Shattuck and Capt Noah Rice resided at Union, ME.⁵

     Susanna Rice was the daughter of James Rice and Ruth White.² Susanna Rice married Nathaniel Wilder on 24 October 1802 at Barre, MA; (4 Oct 1808 per Ward)
both of Barre.^3,1

     Nathaniel Wilder married Susanna Rice, daughter of James Rice and Ruth White, on 24 October 1802 at Barre, MA; (4 Oct 1808 per Ward)
both of Barre.^2,1

     Nathan Rice was the son of James Rice and Ruth White.¹
     Nathan Rice resided at Union, ME.¹

     John Barber was the son of Silas Barber and Prudence Rice.¹

     Jonas Barber was the son of Silas Barber and Prudence Rice.¹

     Silas Barber was the son of Silas Barber and Prudence Rice.¹

     Patty Barber was the daughter of Silas Barber and Prudence Rice.¹

     Dorothy Rice was born on 28 March 1783 at Barre, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith.² Dorothy Rice married Elijah Allen on 19 January 1804 at Barre, MA; listed as Elijah of Wilmington, VT, and Dorothy of Barre.^3,1
     Dorothy Rice and Elijah Allen resided at Wilmington, VT.⁴

     Elijah Allen married Dorothy Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith, on 19 January 1804 at Barre, MA; listed as Elijah of Wilmington, VT, and Dorothy of Barre.^2,1
     Elijah Allen and Dorothy Rice resided at Wilmington, VT.³

     William Rice was born on 18 June 1785 at Barre, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith.² William Rice married Clarissa Mandell, daughter of Sylvester Mandell and Dorothy (?), on 30 December 1823 at Barre, MA.^3,1

     Clarissa Mandell was born on 9 January 1792 at Barre, MA, under the name Mendall.^2,3 She was the daughter of Sylvester Mandell and Dorothy (?). Clarissa Mandell married William Rice, son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith, on 30 December 1823 at Barre, MA.^2,1 Clarissa Mandell died on 13 October 1839 at Barre, MA; aged 46y,
under the name Rice.^2,3

     Paul Rice was born on 20 October 1787 at Barre, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith.² Marriage banns for Paul Rice and Harriet Brigham were published on 6 February 1814 at Barre, MA; listed as Harriet of Petersham.³ Paul Rice married Harriet Brigham, daughter of Edward Brigham and Beulah Hawes, on 9 March 1814 at Petersham, MA; listed as Paul of Barre.^4,1 Paul Rice died on 1 March 1849 at Barre, MA.⁵ He died on 1 March 1849 at Barre, MA; aged 61y,
from paralysis.^3,5
     Paul Rice and Harriet Brigham resided at Barre, MA.⁵

     Harriet Brigham was born on 12 December 1792 at Petersham, MA.³ She is the daughter of Edward Brigham and Beulah Hawes.² Marriage banns for Harriet Brigham and Paul Rice were published on 6 February 1814 at Barre, MA; listed as Harriet of Petersham.⁴ Harriet Brigham married Paul Rice, son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith, on 9 March 1814 at Petersham, MA; listed as Paul of Barre.^3,1
     Harriet Brigham and Paul Rice resided at Barre, MA.⁵

     Benjamin Rice Jr was born on 8 June 1790 at Barre, MA.^5,4,3 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith.⁴ Marriage banns for Benjamin Rice Jr and Philena Ruggles were published on 26 November 1814 at Barre, MA; listed as Fileney of Oakham.⁵ Benjamin Rice Jr married Philena Ruggles, daughter of Thomas Ruggles and Hannah Winslow, on 15 December 1814 at Oakham, MA.^6,1,2,3 Marriage banns for Benjamin Rice Jr and Eliza Randall were published on 8 April 1838 at Barre, MA; listed as Eliza of Petersham.⁵ Benjamin Rice Jr married Eliza Randall on 2 May 1838 at Petersham, MA; listed as Benjamin of Barre.^7,8,2 Benjamin Rice Jr died on 14 November 1851 at Barre, MA.^8,3
     Benjamin Rice Jr and Philena Ruggles resided at Barre, MA.⁸

     Philena Ruggles was born in August 1790 at Hardwick, MA, (not found in the published records).⁴ She was the daughter of Thomas Ruggles and Hannah Winslow.⁴ Marriage banns for Philena Ruggles and Benjamin Rice Jr were published on 26 November 1814 at Barre, MA; listed as Fileney of Oakham.⁵ Philena Ruggles married Benjamin Rice Jr, son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith, on 15 December 1814 at Oakham, MA.^6,1,2,7 Philena Ruggles died on 17 September 1837 at Barre, MA; under the name Rice.^5,8,2,4
     Philena Ruggles and Benjamin Rice Jr resided at Barre, MA.⁸

     Abigail Rice was born on 21 June 1792 at Barre, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith.² Abigail Rice married Lot Holland, son of Joab Holland and Abigail Rice, on 30 January 1812 at Barre, MA.^3,1
     Abigail Rice and Lot Holland resided at Brookline, VT.⁴

     Lot Holland died at Brattleborough, VT.² He was born on 26 September 1784 at Barre, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Joab Holland and Abigail Rice. Lot Holland married Abigail Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith, on 30 January 1812 at Barre, MA.^3,1
     Lot Holland and Abigail Rice resided at Brookline, VT.²

     James Goulding was born on 24 December 1764 at Worcester, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Ignatius Goulding and Elizabeth Rice. James Goulding married Azubah Fisk, daughter of John Fisk and Azubah Moore, on 12 August 1787 at Worcester, MA.⁴ James Goulding died on 4 August 1791; aged 27y.^3,1 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Worcester, MA.³

     Mary Melvin was born on 17 May 1756.¹ Samuel Rice married 2nd Mary Melvin, son of Zebediah Rice and Elizabeth Flint, circa 1792.^2,1 Mary Melvin married Lt Asa Kendall in December 1807; Asa of Ashby.² Mary Melvin died on 5 February 1820 at Ashby, MA; under the name Kendall.^1,3
     Mary Melvin was also known as Mary Davis; Supp 1 notes that Mary's name was Flint.^2,1

     Lt Asa Kendall was born on 16 March 1735 at Dunstable, MA.² He married Sarah Williams on 25 January 1759 at Reading, MA; listed as Asa of Dunstable and Sarah of Reading.^3,2 Lt Asa Kendall married Mary Melvin in December 1807; Asa of Ashby.¹ Lt Asa Kendall died on 26 July 1816 at Ashby, MA.⁴

     Hepzibah Rice was born on 15 August 1766 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,3,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.³ Hepzibah Rice married Josiah Bright, son of Josiah Bright and Rachel Livermore, circa March 1788 at Townsend, MA; (date not entered in the original Townsend records, but bracketed by
marriages in February and April, date given as 7 February per Ward,
i.e., the date of the previous entry)
both of Ashby.^5,4,1,2 Hepzibah Rice died on 22 November 1835 at Acton, MA; (23rd per church records)
aged 68y,
under the name Bright.^6,7 She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton, MA.⁶
     Hepzibah Rice and Josiah Bright resided at Acton, MA.⁸

     Josiah Bright was born on 28 April 1762 at Watertown, MA.^4,3 He was the son of Josiah Bright and Rachel Livermore.³ Josiah Bright was baptized on 2 May 1762 at Watertown, MA.⁵ He married Hepzibah Rice, daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, circa March 1788 at Townsend, MA; (date not entered in the original Townsend records, but bracketed by
marriages in February and April, date given as 7 February per Ward,
i.e., the date of the previous entry)
both of Ashby.^6,7,1,2 Josiah Bright died on 14 May 1822 at Acton, MA; (1821 per Ward)
aged 63 per town records, but 60 per gravestone.^8,3,9 He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton, MA.⁸
     Josiah Bright and Hepzibah Rice resided at Acton, MA.³

     John Rice was born on 18 March 1768 at Ashby, MA.^4,3,2 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.³ John Rice married Rebecca Barrett, daughter of Jonas Barrett and Mary (?), on 17 January 1791 at Townsend, MA; (1792 per Ashby records)
both of Ashby.^5,4,1,2 John Rice married Lucy Hubbard, daughter of Thomas Hubbard and Abigail Brown, on 24 September 1797 at Concord, MA; (23rd per Ward)
listed as John of Ashby and Lucy of Concord.^6,7,2 John Rice died on 13 September 1846 at Ashby, MA.^4,2
     John Rice and Rebecca Barrett resided at Ashby, MA.⁷ John Rice left a will on 4 December 1832, proved 13 October 1846, George F. Farley, Executor.

     Rebecca Barrett was born on 13 February 1771 at Ashby, MA.³ She was the daughter of Jonas Barrett and Mary (?). Rebecca Barrett married John Rice, son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, on 17 January 1791 at Townsend, MA; (1792 per Ashby records)
both of Ashby.^4,3,1,2 Rebecca Barrett died on 22 February 1793 at Ashby, MA; (1792 per Ward, 24th per Supplement).^3,5,2
     Rebecca Barrett and John Rice resided at Ashby, MA.⁵

     Samuel Rice was born on 5 June 1770 at Ashby, MA, (January per Ward).^4,3,5 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.³ Samuel Rice married Mary Cushing; Mary of Hingham.^6,7 Samuel Rice died on 25 September 1821 at Ashby, MA.^4,8
     Samuel Rice and Mary Cushing resided at Ashby, MA.⁸

     Mary Cushing married Samuel Rice, son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint; Mary of Hingham.^3,4 Mary Cushing died in 1848 at Cohasset, MA; (not found in the published records).⁵
     Mary Cushing and Samuel Rice resided at Ashby, MA.⁵

     Abigail Rice was born on 6 May 1776 at Ashby, MA.^4,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.³ Abigail Rice was baptized on 19 January 1777 at Townsend, MA.⁵ She married Abel Taylor, son of Abraham Taylor and Sarah (?), on 6 June 1797 at Townsend, MA; both of Ashby (also recorded at Ashby).^6,4,1,2 Abigail Rice died on 12 April 1856 at Ashby, MA; (May per Ward)
under the name Taylor.^4,7,2

     Abel Taylor was born on 15 October 1768 at Ashby, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Abraham Taylor and Sarah (?). Abel Taylor married Abigail Rice, daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, on 6 June 1797 at Townsend, MA; both of Ashby (also recorded at Ashby).^5,3,1,2 Abel Taylor died on 28 April 1844 at Ashby, MA.^3,4

     Betsy Rice was born on 18 April 1778 at Ashby, MA, (7th per Ward).^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.¹ Betsy Rice married Ens. Isaac Lawrence, son of Peter Lawrence and Persia (?), on 24 May 1798 at Ashby, MA.^3,1,2

     Ens. Isaac Lawrence was born on 7 December 1773 at Ashby, MA.³ He is the son of Peter Lawrence and Persia (?). Ens. Isaac Lawrence married Betsy Rice, daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, on 24 May 1798 at Ashby, MA.^3,1,2 Ens. Isaac Lawrence died on 14 August 1832 at Ashby, MA.³

     Sarah Rice was born on 4 March 1784 at Ashby, MA.^4,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.³ Sarah Rice married Paul Morse, son of William Morse and Mary Burbank, on 8 September 1803 at Ashby, MA; listed as Sally of Ashby.^4,1,2 Sarah Rice died on 29 August 1838 at Athol, MA; aged 54y,
under the name Morse.^5,6 She was buried at Old Cemetery, Athol, MA.⁵
     Sarah Rice was also known as Sally Rice.³ She and Paul Morse resided at Athol, MA, and at Acton.⁶

     Paul Morse was baptized on 16 May 1779 at Athol, MA.³ He was the son of William Morse and Mary Burbank. Paul Morse was born in 1780, obviously wrong.⁴ He married Sarah Rice, daughter of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, on 8 September 1803 at Ashby, MA; listed as Sally of Ashby.^5,1,2 Paul Morse died on 25 January 1841 at Athol, MA; aged 61y.^3,4 He was buried at Old Cemetery, Athol, MA.³
     Paul Morse and Sarah Rice resided at Athol, MA, and at Acton.⁴

     Abijah Rice was born on 21 March 1786 at Ashby, MA, (31st per Ward).^4,3,2 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.³ Abijah Rice married Sophia Waters, daughter of Rev Cornelius Waters and Sybil Gardner, on 21 June 1809 at Ashby, MA; listed as Abijah of New Ipswich.^4,1,2 Abijah Rice died on 14 August 1865 at Rindge, NH.^5,2
     Abijah Rice and Sophia Waters resided at New Ipswich, NH.⁶ Abijah Rice and Sophia Waters immigrated in 1841 to Rindge, NH.⁵

     Sophia Waters was the daughter of Rev Cornelius Waters and Sybil Gardner. Sophia Waters married Abijah Rice, son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, on 21 June 1809 at Ashby, MA; listed as Abijah of New Ipswich.^3,1,2 Sophia Waters died on 23 August 1865 at Rindge, NH.^4,2
     Sophia Waters and Abijah Rice resided at New Ipswich, NH.⁵ Sophia Waters and Abijah Rice immigrated in 1841 to Rindge, NH.⁴

     Ephraim Rice was born on 26 May 1780 at Ashby, MA, (1788 per Ward).^3,1,2 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.¹ Ephraim Rice died on 17 September 1801 at Ashby, MA; (died aged 23 at Boston per Ward).^3,1,2

     Eleazer Rice was born on 2 May 1790 at Ashby, MA, (August per Ward).^3,2 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint.² Eleazer Rice married Rebecca Johnson on 16 May 1816 at Ashby, MA; listed as Rebecca of Ashby.^3,1 Eleazer Rice died on 7 July 1850 at Boston, MA; where he died while on a visit.^3,4
     Eleazer Rice and Rebecca Johnson resided at Ashby, MA.⁴ Eleazer Rice and Rebecca Johnson appeared on the census of 1850 at Ashby, MA.⁵

     Rebecca Johnson married Eleazer Rice, son of Samuel Rice and Hepzibah Flint, on 16 May 1816 at Ashby, MA; listed as Rebecca of Ashby.^2,1
     Rebecca Johnson and Eleazer Rice resided at Ashby, MA.³ Rebecca Johnson and Eleazer Rice appeared on the census of 1850 at Ashby, MA.⁴

     Thomas Rice was born on 30 July 1794 at Ashby, MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Mary Melvin.¹ Thomas Rice married Charlotte Flint, daughter of Edward Flint and Hepzibah Fletcher, on 25 January 1814 at Providence, RI; Charlotte of Concord (not found in the published records).^1,2,3 Thomas Rice died on 25 March 1843 at Oran, NY.^1,2
     Thomas Rice and Charlotte Flint immigrated to Oran, NY.¹ Thomas Rice was a contractor for building the Erie Canal at Oran, NY.¹

     Charlotte Flint was born on 21 December 1793 at Concord, MA, (22nd per Rice Gen'l Register).^4,2 She was the daughter of Edward Flint and Hepzibah Fletcher. Charlotte Flint married Thomas Rice, son of Samuel Rice and Mary Melvin, on 25 January 1814 at Providence, RI; Charlotte of Concord (not found in the published records).^1,2,3 Charlotte Flint died on 1 February 1879 at Syracuse, NY.²
     Charlotte Flint and Thomas Rice immigrated to Oran, NY.¹

     Moses Newton was born on 28 February 1669 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Moses Newton and Joanna Larkin. Moses Newton married Sarah Howe on 11 December 1695 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2

     Sarah Howe married Moses Newton, son of Moses Newton and Joanna Larkin, on 11 December 1695 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2

     Solomon Newton Jr was born on 2 August 1783 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,3,2 He was the son of Solomon Newton and Lydia Rice.³ Marriage banns for Solomon Newton Jr and Patience Hastings were published on 15 November 1804 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Patience of Boylston.⁴ Solomon Newton Jr married Patience Hastings, daughter of Eliakim Hastings and Patience Morse, on 11 December 1804 at Boylston, MA; listed as Solomon of Shrewsbury.^5,1,2
     Solomon Newton Jr and Patience Hastings resided at Ohio with the children.⁶

     Patience Hastings was born on 31 October 1782 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Eliakim Hastings and Patience Morse. Marriage banns for Patience Hastings and Solomon Newton Jr were published on 15 November 1804 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Patience of Boylston.³ Patience Hastings married Solomon Newton Jr, son of Solomon Newton and Lydia Rice, on 11 December 1804 at Boylston, MA; listed as Solomon of Shrewsbury.^5,1,2
     Patience Hastings and Solomon Newton Jr resided at Ohio with the children.⁴

     Dennis Newton was born on 14 August 1792 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,3,2 He was the son of Solomon Newton and Lydia Rice.³ Dennis Newton married Sarah Haywood in 1820; Sarah of Worcester.^5,2 Marriage banns for Dennis Newton and Sarah Haywood were published on 12 October 1820 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Sarah Hayward of Worcester.⁴
     Dennis Newton and Sarah Haywood resided at Shrewsbury, MA.⁶

     Sarah Haywood married Dennis Newton, son of Solomon Newton and Lydia Rice, in 1820; Sarah of Worcester.^3,2 Marriage banns for Sarah Haywood and Dennis Newton were published on 12 October 1820 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Sarah Hayward of Worcester.⁴
     Sarah Haywood and Dennis Newton resided at Shrewsbury, MA.⁵

     Calvin Newton was born on 14 August 1792 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,1,2 He was the son of Solomon Newton and Lydia Rice.¹ Calvin Newton married Martha Rice, daughter of Capt John Rice and Elizabeth Wheelock, on 24 March 1812 at Shrewsbury, MA; both of Shrewsbury.^4,1,2,3

     Martha Rice was born at Shrewsbury, MA. She is the daughter of Capt John Rice and Elizabeth Wheelock.⁴ Martha Rice married Calvin Newton, son of Solomon Newton and Lydia Rice, on 24 March 1812 at Shrewsbury, MA; both of Shrewsbury.^5,1,2,3

     Phineas Rice was born on 24 March 1756 at Rutland District (Barre), MA.^2,1 He was the son of Moses Rice and Elizabeth Gleason.¹ Marriage banns for Phineas Rice and Betsy Johnson were published on 3 November 1801 at Barre, MA; listed as Betsy of Dana, Mass.² Marriage banns for Phineas Rice and Betsy Johnson were published on 30 December 1801 at Dana, MA; listed as Phineas of Barre.³

     Moses Rice was born on 19 December 1757 at Rutland District (Barre), MA.^2,1 He was the son of Moses Rice and Elizabeth Gleason.¹
     Moses Rice has descendants at Howard, Steuben Co, NY.¹

     Joel Rice was born on 17 May 1752 at Rutland District (Barre), MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Jonas Rice and Bathsheba Parmenter.¹ Joel Rice was baptized on 23 August 1752 at First Church, Worcester, MA.⁵ Marriage banns for Joel Rice and Lydia Farnsworth were published on 30 July 1774 at Conway, MA; both of Conway.^6,2,3 Joel Rice died on 16 December 1834 at Conway, MA; aged 82y.^6,2,3
     Joel Rice was in the military in 1777 from Greenfield serving in Day's Company, 7th Regiment for 3 months, 25 days, marked "dead.¹" He appeared on the census of 1800 at Conway, MA; (household of 02201-01001).⁷