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     Marriage banns for Sophia Cook and Abel Rice were published on 26 December 1829 at Cambridge, MA; listed as Sophia of Brighton.³ Sophia Cook married Abel Rice, son of Ezekiel Rice and Eunice Cutting, on 17 January 1830.^1,2
     Sophia Cook and Abel Rice resided at Brighton, MA.⁴

     Copiah Ward was born on 24 May 1789 at Westminster, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Ward and Copiah Rice. Copiah Ward was baptized on 31 May 1789 at Ashburnham, MA.⁵ She married John Mossman, son of Matthias Mossman and Sarah Haines, on 8 May 1810 at Westminster, MA.^4,1,2,3

     John Mossman was born on 26 October 1784 at Sudbury, MA, (not found in the published records).^4,2 He was the son of Matthias Mossman and Sarah Haines. John Mossman married Copiah Ward, daughter of John Ward and Copiah Rice, on 8 May 1810 at Westminster, MA.^5,1,2,3 John Mossman died on 12 June 1841 at Westminster, MA; (11th per Rice Gen'l Register) under the name Mosman.^5,2

     Silas Ward was born on 22 July 1791 at Westminster, MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of John Ward and Copiah Rice. Silas Ward was baptized on 3 June 1792 at Ashburnham, MA.⁵ Marriage banns for Silas Ward and Deidamia Mossman were published on 30 March 1815 at Ashburnham, MA; listed as Silas of Westminster.⁵ Silas Ward married Deidamia Mossman, daughter of Matthias Mossman and Sarah Haines, on 27 April 1815 at Westminster, MA; listed as Diadamia of Ashburnham.^4,1,2,3 Silas Ward died on 29 May 1881.²

     Deidamia Mossman was born on 19 April 1787 at Sudbury, MA, (1797 per Rice Gen'l Register) (not found in the published records).^4,2 She was the daughter of Matthias Mossman and Sarah Haines. Marriage banns for Deidamia Mossman and Silas Ward were published on 30 March 1815 at Ashburnham, MA; listed as Silas of Westminster.⁵ Deidamia Mossman married Silas Ward, son of John Ward and Copiah Rice, on 27 April 1815 at Westminster, MA; listed as Diadamia of Ashburnham.^6,1,2,3 Deidamia Mossman died on 7 November 1879 at Westminster, MA.^7,2

     Lucy Ward died on 8 December 1785 at Westminster, MA; aged 1d, registered with no name.^3,1,2 She was born on 8 December 1785 at Westminster, MA, registered with no name.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of John Ward and Copiah Rice.

     Benjamin Hagar was born in 1726.¹ He was the son of William Hagar and Mary Flagg.² Benjamin Hagar married Abigail Warren.¹ Benjamin Hagar died in 1758.¹

     Abigail Warren married Benjamin Hagar, son of William Hagar and Mary Flagg.¹

     William Hagar was the son of William Hagar and Sarah Benjamin. William Hagar married Mary Flagg on 13 December 1711 at Watertown, MA.^2,3

     Mary Flagg was born on 7 December 1690 at Watertown, MA.² She married William Hagar, son of William Hagar and Sarah Benjamin, on 13 December 1711 at Watertown, MA.^1,3

     Sarah Rice was born on 29 August 1777 at Hubbardston, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Sarah Rice died on 15 January 1785.¹

     Abigail Rice was born on 22 April 1778 at Hubbardston, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Abigail Rice died on 11 September 1795.¹

     Silas Rice was born on 9 September 1780 at Warwick, MA.^3,4,2 He was the son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Silas Rice married 1st Margaret Barber Margaret of Boston.^3,4,2 Silas Rice married 2nd Roxanna Badger on 7 May 1809 at Barre, VT.^4,2 Silas Rice died on 9 July 1849 at Cleveland, OH.^4,2
     Silas Rice resided in 1834 at Cleveland, OH.² He and Margaret Barber resided at Boston, MA.⁵ Silas Rice resided at Newfane, VT, (with whom and date not specified).²

     Margaret Barber died at Boston, MA; aged 36y.^4,5 She was buried on 22 September 1795 at Kings Chapel Cemetery, Boston, MA.⁴ Silas Rice married 1st Margaret Barber, son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar, Margaret of Boston.^6,3,2
     Margaret Barber and Silas Rice resided at Boston, MA.⁵

     Paul Rice was born on 15 November 1782 at Warwick, MA.¹ He was the son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Paul Rice married Lois Barber; Lois of Boston.¹ Paul Rice died in 1832 at Boston, MA.²

     Lois Barber married Paul Rice, son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar; Lois of Boston.¹ Lois Barber died in 1834.²

     Sarah Rice married Joel Hutchins.¹ Sarah Rice was born on 1 April 1785 at Warwick, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Sarah Rice died on 5 September 1821 at Eden, VT.¹

     Joel Hutchins married Sarah Rice, daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹

     Lucy Rice married Henry Smith; Henry of Warwick.² Lucy Rice was born on 27 October 1786 at Warwick, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Lucy Rice died on 17 January 1824 at Barre, VT.³
     Lucy Rice and Henry Smith resided at Barre, VT.³

     Henry Smith married Lucy Rice, daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar; Henry of Warwick.²
     Henry Smith and Lucy Rice resided at Barre, VT.³

     Timothy Rice was born on 12 April 1789 at Warwick, MA.¹ He was the son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Timothy Rice married Zebiah Vose Ashton on 27 December 1816; Zebiah of Boston.²
     Timothy Rice and Zebiah Vose Ashton resided at Boston, MA.³

     Zebiah Vose Ashton married Timothy Rice, son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar, on 27 December 1816; Zebiah of Boston.²
     Zebiah Vose Ashton and Timothy Rice resided at Boston, MA.³

     Emery Rice was born on 1 January 1792 at Northfield, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Emery Rice married Betsy Kirk on 8 June 1817; Betsy of Boston.^1,2 Emery Rice died on 8 November 1874.²
     Emery Rice and Betsy Kirk resided at Brighton, MA.³

     Betsy Kirk was born on 5 January 1800.² She married Emery Rice, son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar, on 8 June 1817; Betsy of Boston.^1,2 Betsy Kirk died on 30 November 1878.²
     Betsy Kirk and Emery Rice resided at Brighton, MA.³

     Benjamin Rice married Barbara Hood; Barbara of Saco, Maine.¹ Benjamin Rice was born on 29 June 1793 at Northfield, MA.¹ He was the son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Benjamin Rice died circa 1844 at Baltimore, MD; after his return.²
     He went to sea.²

     Barbara Hood married Benjamin Rice, son of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar; Barbara of Saco, Maine.¹

     Nabby Rice was born on 13 August 1795 at Northfield, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Nabby Rice married Moses Bartlett on 2 January 1816; Moses of Northampton.²
     Nabby Rice and Moses Bartlett resided at Northampton, MA.³

     Moses Bartlett married Nabby Rice, daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar, on 2 January 1816; Moses of Northampton.²
     Moses Bartlett and Nabby Rice resided at Northampton, MA.³

     Nancy Rice was born on 17 March 1797 at Northfield, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar.¹ Nancy Rice married Erastus Clark on 30 September 1817; Erastus of Northampton.¹
     Nancy Rice and Erastus Clark resided at Northampton, MA.²

     Erastus Clark was born circa 1795.² He married Nancy Rice, daughter of Silas Rice and Abigail Hagar, on 30 September 1817; Erastus of Northampton.¹ Erastus Clark died on 2 June 1852.²
     Erastus Clark and Nancy Rice resided at Northampton, MA.²

     Eliphaz Copeland married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Zebulon Rice and Susanna Allen, on 26 November 1815 at Princeton, MA.^3,1,2

     Emery Rice was born on 19 March 1792 at Northborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Ezekiel Rice and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Emery Rice died on 20 March 1796 at Northborough, MA.^2,1

     William Rice was born on 4 April 1794 at Northborough, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Ezekiel Rice and Elizabeth Rice.¹ William Rice died on 24 March 1796 at Northborough, MA.^2,1

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 11 February 1796 at Northborough, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Marriage banns for Elizabeth Rice and William Ball were published on 4 December 1813 at Lancaster, MA.⁴ Elizabeth Rice married William Ball, son of Jonathan Ball and Mary (?), on 21 December 1813 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^5,2

     Dolly Rice was born on 9 April 1798 at Northborough, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Dolly Rice married Danforth Wilder on 16 August 1818 at Lancaster, MA; both of Lancaster.^4,2

     Copiah Rice was born on 12 April 1800 at Northborough, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Elizabeth Rice.¹

     Joseph William Rice was born on 19 January 1773 at Holden, MA, (1776 per records of Brooklyn, CT; 1775 per Rice Gen'l Register) not given any middle name.^4,1,2,3,5 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹ Joseph William Rice married Mary Eldridge, daughter of James Eldridge and Lucy (?), on 5 August 1804 at Brooklyn, CT.^6,1,2,3
     The Brooklyn vital records refer to a niece named Frances who was raised by Joseph and Mary, but they do not say which was the blood relation. The only clue is that Frances was born in Tolland, CT, and therefore more likely an Eldridge.⁵

     Mary Eldridge was born on 11 October 1780 at Groton, CT, as recorded at Brooklyn.⁴ She is the daughter of James Eldridge and Lucy (?). Mary Eldridge married Joseph William Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 5 August 1804 at Brooklyn, CT.^5,1,2,3
     The Brooklyn vital records refer to a niece named Frances who was raised by Joseph and Mary, but they do not say which was the blood relation. The only clue is that Frances was born in Tolland, CT, and therefore more likely an Eldridge.⁶

     Tryphena Rice was born on 28 April 1774 at Holden, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹ Tryphena Rice married Rufus Holman, son of Stephen Holman and Martha Belknap, on 29 November 1798 at Holden, MA; listed as Rufus of Sterling and Tryphena of Holden.^4,5,1,2,3 Tryphena Rice died on 6 July 1848 at Marlborough, MA; (August per Rice Gen'l Register) under the name Holman.^5,2 She was buried at Sterling, MA.⁵
     Tryphena Rice and Rufus Holman resided at Sterling, MA.²

     Rufus Holman was born on 14 August 1776 at Lancaster, MA.^5,2 He was the son of Stephen Holman and Martha Belknap.⁴ Rufus Holman married Tryphena Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 29 November 1798 at Holden, MA; listed as Rufus of Sterling and Tryphena of Holden.^6,7,1,2,3 Rufus Holman died on 28 November 1853.²
     Rufus Holman and Tryphena Rice resided at Sterling, MA.²

     Nahum Rice was born on 27 October 1775 at Holden, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹ Marriage banns for Nahum Rice and Nancy Young were published on 21 May 1803 at Boston, MA; incorrectly described by Ward as the marriage itself.^4,1 Nahum Rice died on 25 July 1832 at New York.¹

     Marriage banns for Nancy Young and Nahum Rice were published on 21 May 1803 at Boston, MA; incorrectly described by Ward as the marriage itself.^3,1

     Lucy Rice was born on 25 July 1777 at Holden, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.² Marriage banns for Lucy Rice and Stephen Woods were published on 28 December 1804 at Boston, MA; listed as Lucy of Shrewsbury.⁴ Lucy Rice married Stephen Woods, son of George Woods, on 19 February 1805 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Stephen of Boston and Lucy of Shrewsbury.^5,1
     Lucy Rice and Stephen Woods resided at Boston, MA.⁶ Lucy Rice was living circa 1855 at Boston, MA.⁶

     Stephen Woods was born circa 1782.² He was the son of George Woods.² Marriage banns for Stephen Woods and Lucy Rice were published on 28 December 1804 at Boston, MA; listed as Lucy of Shrewsbury.³ Stephen Woods married Lucy Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 19 February 1805 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Stephen of Boston and Lucy of Shrewsbury.^4,1 Stephen Woods died on 13 December 1818 at Boston, MA.²
     Stephen Woods and Lucy Rice resided at Boston, MA.²

     David Rice was born on 8 March 1779 at Holden, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.² David Rice married Hannah Thompson Bangs on 26 April 1807 at Boston, MA; (1806 per Ward) listed as David of Shrewsbury.^4,1 David Rice died on 13 December 1830 at Baltimore, MD; while on a visit.⁵
     David Rice resided circa 1800 at Boston, MA.⁵ He and Hannah Thompson Bangs resided at Boston, MA.⁵

     Hannah Thompson Bangs was born on 13 June 1790.² She married David Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 26 April 1807 at Boston, MA; (1806 per Ward) listed as David of Shrewsbury.^3,1
     Hannah Thompson Bangs and David Rice resided at Boston, MA.² Hannah Thompson Bangs was living circa 1855 at Boston, MA.²

     Martin Rice was born on 8 March 1781 at Holden, MA.^4,1,2,3 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹ Marriage banns for Martin Rice and Lucy Wheeler were published on 16 December 1803 at Holden, MA; listed as Martin of Leicester.⁴ Martin Rice married Lucy Wheeler, daughter of Jonathan Wheeler and Freelove (?), on 10 January 1804 at Leicester, MA; listed as Lucy of Holden.^5,1,2,3 Martin Rice died in June 1852 at Riceburg, PQ; (WARD indicates location of death as Stanbridge).^1,2
     Martin Rice and Lucy Wheeler resided at Leicester, MA, for a few years.^1,2 Martin Rice and Lucy Wheeler resided circa 1808 at Riceburg, PQ, having established the town of Riceburg.^1,2

     Lucy Wheeler was born on 23 September 1784 at Holden, MA.⁴ She is the daughter of Jonathan Wheeler and Freelove (?). Marriage banns for Lucy Wheeler and Martin Rice were published on 16 December 1803 at Holden, MA; listed as Martin of Leicester.⁴ Lucy Wheeler married Martin Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 10 January 1804 at Leicester, MA; listed as Lucy of Holden.^5,1,2,3
     Lucy Wheeler and Martin Rice resided at Leicester, MA, for a few years.^1,2 Lucy Wheeler and Martin Rice resided circa 1808 at Riceburg, PQ, having established the town of Riceburg.^1,2

     Azubah Rice was born on 14 August 1784 at Holden, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹ Marriage banns for Azubah Rice and Rufus Pratt were published on 7 December 1817 at Newton, MA; listed as Azubah of Boston.⁴ Azubah Rice married Rufus Pratt on 17 January 1818; Rufus of Newton, no children.^1,2
     Azubah Rice and Rufus Pratt resided at Newton, MA.¹ Azubah Rice and Rufus Pratt resided in 1845 at Fitchburg, MA.¹ Azubah Rice and Rufus Pratt resided circa 1847 at Sudbury, MA.¹ Azubah Rice resided circa 1852 at Boston, MA.¹

     Marriage banns for Rufus Pratt and Azubah Rice were published on 7 December 1817 at Newton, MA; listed as Azubah of Boston.³ Rufus Pratt married Azubah Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 17 January 1818; Rufus of Newton, no children.^1,2 Rufus Pratt died on 23 March 1849 at Sudbury, MA; (not found in the published records).¹
     Rufus Pratt and Azubah Rice resided at Newton, MA.¹ Rufus Pratt and Azubah Rice resided in 1845 at Fitchburg, MA.¹ Rufus Pratt and Azubah Rice resided circa 1847 at Sudbury, MA.¹

     Elijah Rice was born on 5 December 1786 at Holden, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.² Elijah Rice married Martha Goddard, daughter of Elder Luther Goddard and Elizabeth Dakin, on 26 November 1807 at Shrewsbury, MA; both of Shrewsbury.^4,1 Elijah Rice married Harriet Hawes on 1 January 1844 at Worcester, MA.^5,6 Elijah Rice died on 12 May 1853.⁶
     Elijah's wife was listed as Betty in the baptism records of their children at the Central Church in Worcester, 1826-7.⁵ He and Martha Goddard resided circa 1822 at Worcester, MA.⁶ Elijah Rice and Martha Goddard resided at Boylston, MA.⁶ Elijah Rice and Harriet Hawes resided circa 1845 at Northbridge.⁶

     Martha Goddard was born on 1 July 1789 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Elder Luther Goddard and Elizabeth Dakin.² Martha Goddard married Elijah Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 26 November 1807 at Shrewsbury, MA; both of Shrewsbury.^3,1 Martha Goddard died on 26 August 1842 at Boylston, MA; aged 53y, under the name Rice.^4,5,2 She was buried at Mechanic Street Cemetery, Worcester, MA.⁵
     Elijah's wife was listed as Betty in the baptism records of their children at the Central Church in Worcester, 1826-7.⁶ She and Elijah Rice resided circa 1822 at Worcester, MA.² Martha Goddard and Elijah Rice resided at Boylston, MA.²

     Alexander Rice was born on 27 December 1788 at Holden, MA.^4,3,5 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.³ Alexander Rice married Sarah Drury, daughter of Abijah Drury and Resinah Wheelock, on 19 February 1812 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Alexander of Sterling.^6,1,2 Marriage banns for Alexander Rice and Lotte Morse were published in 1815 at Sutton, MA; listed as Alexander of Shrewsbury.⁷ Marriage banns for Alexander Rice and Lotte Morse were published on 12 March 1815 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Lotte of Sutton.⁶ Alexander Rice married Lotte Morse, daughter of Benjamin Morse and Elizabeth (?), on 6 April 1815 at Northbridge, MA; listed as Alexander of Shrewsbury and Lotte of Sutton.^8,9,10 Marriage banns for Alexander Rice and Betsey (?) were published on 27 December 1836 at Sutton, MA; under the name Laughlin.⁷
     Alexander Rice appeared on the census of 1820 at Sutton, MA; (household of 100010-20010-0001).¹¹ He appeared on the census of 1830 at Sutton, MA; (household of 1010001-122001).¹²

     Sarah Drury was born on 30 July 1792 at Shrewsbury, MA.^4,3,5 She was the daughter of Abijah Drury and Resinah Wheelock.³ Sarah Drury married Alexander Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 19 February 1812 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Alexander of Sterling.^4,1,2 Sarah Drury died on 2 April 1814 at Shrewsbury, MA; (not found in the published records).^3,5

     Olive Rice was born on 6 October 1790 at Holden, MA.^4,3,2 She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.³ Olive Rice married Billings Briggs on 19 October 1818 at Shrewsbury, MA; (16 September per Ward) listed as Billings of Boston and Olive of Shrewsbury.^5,1,2
     Olive Rice and Billings Briggs resided after 1819 at Boston, MA.⁶

     Billings Briggs married Olive Rice, daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, on 19 October 1818 at Shrewsbury, MA; (16 September per Ward) listed as Billings of Boston and Olive of Shrewsbury.^3,1,2
     Billings Briggs and Olive Rice resided after 1819 at Boston, MA.⁴ Billings Briggs was an Alderman at Boston, MA.⁴ He was a Magistrate at Massachusetts.⁴

     Abner Rice was born on 7 September 1792 at Holden, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹ Abner Rice married Lucy Washburn in 1819 at Kingston, MA; listed as Lucy of Kingston.^4,1,2 Marriage banns for Abner Rice and Lucy Washburn were published on 20 December 1819 at Kingston, MA.⁴
     Abner Rice and Lucy Washburn had no children.¹

     Lucy Washburn married Abner Rice, son of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams, in 1819 at Kingston, MA; listed as Lucy of Kingston.^3,1,2 Marriage banns for Lucy Washburn and Abner Rice were published on 20 December 1819 at Kingston, MA.³
     Lucy Washburn and Abner Rice had no children.¹

     Lois Rice was born circa 1794 at Holden, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Rice and Relief Williams.¹
     Lois Rice resided circa 1852 at Boston, MA.¹

     Edward A. Raymond was born in January 1792.¹ He was the son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice.¹ Edward A. Raymond married Lydia Dunham; Lydia of Cambridge, Mass.¹ Edward A. Raymond married 2nd Eliza (?).¹
     Edward A. Raymond and Lydia Dunham resided at Boston, MA.¹

     Lydia Dunham married Edward A. Raymond, son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice; Lydia of Cambridge, Mass.¹
     Lydia Dunham and Edward A. Raymond resided at Boston, MA.¹

     Edward A. Raymond married 2nd Eliza (?), son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice.¹

     Huldah Raymond was born in 1794.¹ She was the daughter of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice.¹

     Lewis Raymond was born in 1796.¹ He was the son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice.¹ Lewis Raymond died in 1798.¹

     Daniel Raymond was born in 1798.¹ He was the son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice.¹ Daniel Raymond married Louisa Conant circa 1821; Louisa of Shutesbury.¹ Daniel Raymond died in 1821.¹

     Louisa Conant married Daniel Raymond, son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice, circa 1821; Louisa of Shutesbury.¹

     Willard Raymond married Sarah Dickenson; Sarah of Petersham, Mass.¹ Willard Raymond was born in 1800.¹ He was the son of Asa Raymond and Huldah Rice.¹ Willard Raymond died on 30 June 1856 at Westborough, MA.¹
     Willard Raymond and Sarah Dickenson resided at Westborough, MA.¹

     Sarah Dickenson married Willard Raymond, son of Asa Raymond