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     Sarah Rice was born on 25 November 1786 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Sarah Rice married Col Benjamin Gibbs, son of Joseph Gibbs and Elizabeth Laws, on 19 December 1813 at Ashburnham, MA; not listed as Benjamin of Cambridge.^4,1,2,3 Sarah Rice was buried on 19 January 1840 at Cambridge, MA, aged 53y, under the name Gibbs.⁵

     Capt Reuben Rice was born on 20 January 1789 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,5,3 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Capt Reuben Rice married Dorcas Polley, daughter of Peter Polley and Desire Flint, on 13 January 1813 at Ashburnham, MA; (19th per church records) both of Ashburnham.^4,1,2,3 Capt Reuben Rice married Charlotte Stearns, daughter of William Stearns and Lydia (?), on 12 July 1820 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,6,2,3 Capt Reuben Rice died on 21 March 1858.² He was buried at Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Ashburnham, MA.⁷
     He served in the War of 1812 and subsequently was commander of the Ashburnham Light Infantry. In 1837 he removed to Fitchburg and later to Lunenburg, where he died. -----; his 2nd wife d. 1849.⁸ He and Charlotte Stearns resided at Fitchburg, MA.⁶ Capt Reuben Rice appeared on the census of 1850 at Fitchburg, MA; #138, Reuben Rice, age 60, male, chair maker, real estate - $600, born MA.⁹

     Dorcas Polley was born on 26 November 1789 at Ashburnham, MA.⁴ She was the daughter of Peter Polley and Desire Flint. Dorcas Polley married Capt Reuben Rice, son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 13 January 1813 at Ashburnham, MA; (19th per church records) both of Ashburnham.^5,1,2,3 Dorcas Polley died on 17 September 1816 at Ashburnham, MA; aged between 20 (he) and 30 years (she) under the name Rice.^5,6,2,3

     Joseph Rice was born on 23 October 1792 at Ashburnham, MA, (3 Oct per Ward).^3,4,2 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Joseph Rice married Susan Balcom on 26 February 1818 at Ashburnham, MA.^3,1,2 Joseph Rice died on 9 August 1844 at Ashburnham, MA; (6th per church records) aged 52y 9m 13d, from consumption.^3,5,2

     Susan Balcom married Joseph Rice, son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 26 February 1818 at Ashburnham, MA.^3,1,2

     Anna Rice was born on 25 September 1794 at Ashburnham, MA, (15th per Ward).^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Anna Rice married Ephraim Taylor, son of Phinehas Taylor and Sarah (?), on 2 November 1815 at Ashburnham, MA; (3 November per Ward).^4,1,2,3

     Ephraim Taylor was born on 25 July 1793 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,2 He was the son of Phinehas Taylor and Sarah (?).² Ephraim Taylor married Anna Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 2 November 1815 at Ashburnham, MA; (3 November per Ward).^4,1,2,3

     Eunice Rice was born on 19 June 1797 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,5,2,3 She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Eunice Rice married John Conn, son of John Conn and Mary Farwell, on 26 September 1816 at Ashburnham, MA; (25th per Ward) listed as John of Amherst, NH.^4,6,2,3 Eunice Rice died on 27 June 1828 at Ashburnham, MA; (26th per Rice Gen'l Register) aged 31y, under the name Conn.^4,2,3 She was buried at Old Cemetery, Ashburnham, MA.⁴

     John Conn was born on 30 January 1794.^3,2 He was the son of John Conn and Mary Farwell. John Conn married Eunice Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 26 September 1816 at Ashburnham, MA; (25th per Ward) listed as John of Amherst, NH.^4,5,2,3 John Conn married Matilda Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 19 September 1829 at Ashburnham, MA; (26 September 1826 per Ward).^4,1,3 John Conn died before 1880.

     Amos Rice was born on 28 June 1799 at Ashburnham, MA, (23rd per Ward).^3,4 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Amos Rice married Eunice Robbins on 14 September 1824 at Ashburnham, MA; both of Ashburnham.^3,4,2 Amos Rice died on 4 April 1841 at Cambridge, MA; (not found in the published records).⁵ He was buried on 6 April 1841 at Cambridge, MA, aged 42y.⁶

     Eunice Robbins married Amos Rice, son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 14 September 1824 at Ashburnham, MA; both of Ashburnham.^3,4,2
     Eunice Robbins resided in 1846 at Bedford, MA.⁵

     Zebulon Rice was born on 6 May 1801 at Ashburnham, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2,3 He was the son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Zebulon Rice married Susan W. Whiting on 1 June 1826 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,1,2,3 Zebulon Rice died on 14 January 1888.³
     Zebulon Rice and Susan W. Whiting resided at Ashburnham, MA.¹ Zebulon Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Fitchburg, MA; aged 79y.⁵

     Susan W. Whiting married Zebulon Rice, son of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 1 June 1826 at Ashburnham, MA.^4,1,2,3 Susan W. Whiting died on 19 February 1871 at Ashburnham, MA.²
     Susan W. Whiting and Zebulon Rice resided at Ashburnham, MA.¹

     Lucy Rice was born on 20 December 1803 at Ashburnham, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,4,3 She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Lucy Rice was baptized on 19 February 1804 at Ashburnham, MA.⁵ She married Col Benjamin Gibbs, son of Joseph Gibbs and Elizabeth Laws, on 22 July 1841 at Cambridge, MA.^6,1,2,3 Lucy Rice died on 29 December 1885.⁴
     Lucy Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Fitchburg, MA; aged 76y, under the name Gibbs, living with her brother Zebulon.⁷

     Col Benjamin Gibbs was born on 3 February 1790 at Ashburnham, MA.⁴ He was the son of Joseph Gibbs and Elizabeth Laws. Col Benjamin Gibbs married Sarah Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 19 December 1813 at Ashburnham, MA; not listed as Benjamin of Cambridge.^4,1,5,3 Col Benjamin Gibbs married Lucy Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 22 July 1841 at Cambridge, MA.^6,1,2,3 Col Benjamin Gibbs died on 7 September 1863.⁷
     Col Benjamin Gibbs was in the military serving in the Militia.²

     Matilda Rice was born on 24 July 1806 at Ashburnham, MA, (not found in the published records).³ She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Matilda Rice was baptized on 28 September 1806 at Ashburnham, MA.⁴ She married John Conn, son of John Conn and Mary Farwell, on 19 September 1829 at Ashburnham, MA; (26 September 1826 per Ward).^4,1,2
     Matilda Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Fitchburg, MA; aged 73y, under the name Conn, living with her brother Zebulon.⁵

     Emma Rice was born on 6 March 1811 at Ashburnham, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2 She was the daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf. Emma Rice was baptized on 28 July 1811 at Ashburnham, MA; registered as Ammi.³ Marriage banns for Emma Rice and Benjamin Adams were published on 29 December 1837 at Fitchburg, MA; both of Fitchburg.⁴ Emma Rice married Benjamin Adams on 16 January 1838 at Fitchburg, MA.^5,1,2 Emma Rice died on 4 April 1840 at Leominster, MA; aged 29y, under the name Adams.^6,1

     Marriage banns for Benjamin Adams and Emma Rice were published on 29 December 1837 at Fitchburg, MA; both of Fitchburg.³ Benjamin Adams married Emma Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice and Sarah Metcalf, on 16 January 1838 at Fitchburg, MA.^4,1,2

     John Hemenway was born in 1749 at Worcester, MA, (not found in the published records).¹ He was the son of Lt. Jacob Hemenway and Mary Rice. John Hemenway died on 7 September 1750 at Worcester, MA.^2,1

     Samuel Hemenway was born on 21 November 1756 at Worcester, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Lt. Jacob Hemenway and Mary Rice. Marriage banns for Samuel Hemenway and Hepzibah Rice were published on 16 December 1778 at Northborough, MA; listed as Samuel of Worcester.^4,5

     Jonas Hemenway was born on 11 March 1759 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Lt. Jacob Hemenway and Mary Rice.

     Ephraim Hemenway was born on 4 April 1760 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Lt. Jacob Hemenway and Mary Rice.

     Sally Hemenway was born on 19 October 1762 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Lt. Jacob Hemenway and Mary Rice.

     Mary Hemenway was born on 11 March 1765 at Worcester, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Lt. Jacob Hemenway and Mary Rice.

     John Miles was born on 20 March 1680/81 at Concord, MA, (literally 20.3.80).^1,2 He was the son of John Miles and Susanna (?). John Miles married Mary Prescott on 16 April 1702 at Concord, MA; both of Concord.^1,3 John Miles died on 23 August 1725 at Concord, MA; aged 44y.^1,4

     Mary Prescott was born on 4 August 1685 at Concord, MA.² She married John Miles, son of John Miles and Susanna (?), on 16 April 1702 at Concord, MA; both of Concord.^1,3

     John Miles is the son of John Miles and Anne Rediat.¹ John Miles married Susanna (?) on 10 April 1679 at Concord, MA; (literally 10.2.79) under the name Rediat.^1,2 John Miles married 2nd Susanna (?) on 10 April 1679.¹ John Miles died on 26 August 1693 at Concord, MA.³
     John Miles resided in 1637 at Concord, MA.¹ He was designated a Freeman on 14 March 1638/39 at Massachusetts.^1,4

     Susanna (?) married John Miles, son of John Miles and Anne Rediat, on 10 April 1679 at Concord, MA; (literally 10.2.79) under the name Rediat.^1,2 John Miles married 2nd Susanna (?), son of John Miles and Anne Rediat, on 10 April 1679.¹

     John Miles married Anne Rediat.¹ John Miles died in 1687 at Marlborough, MA.¹
     John Miles resided at Sudbury, MA.¹ He was designated a Freeman in 1645.¹

     Anne Rediat married John Miles.¹

     Nathan Miles was born on 24 January 1755 at Narragansett #2 (Westminster), MA, (June per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice. Nathan Miles married Susanna Brown on 29 May 1777 at Lynn, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Westminster and Susanna of Lynn.^3,2,1
     Nathan Miles and Susanna Brown resided at Auburn, NY.¹ Nathan Miles and Susanna Brown resided at Westminster, MA, for a while.¹

     Susanna Brown married Nathan Miles, son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice, on 29 May 1777 at Lynn, MA; listed as Nathaniel of Westminster and Susanna of Lynn.^2,3,1
     Susanna Brown and Nathan Miles resided at Auburn, NY.¹ Susanna Brown and Nathan Miles resided at Westminster, MA, for a while.¹

     Reuben Miles was born on 12 November 1756 at Narragansett #2 (Westminster), MA.^2,1 He was the son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice. Reuben Miles died on 15 September 1775 at Watertown, MA; aged 18y, while in the Army.^2,1

     Jonas Miles was born on 11 July 1760 at Westminster, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice. Jonas Miles married Rachel Bancroft, daughter of Jonathan Bancroft and Bathsheba (?), on 27 December 1796 at Pepperell, MA; (28th per Ward) listed as Jonas of Westminster and Rachel of Pepperell.^3,2,1 Jonas Miles died on 14 July 1827 at Westminster, MA; aged 67y.²

     Rachel Bancroft was born on 21 March 1769 at Pepperell, MA.² She is the daughter of Jonathan Bancroft and Bathsheba (?). Rachel Bancroft married Jonas Miles, son of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice, on 27 December 1796 at Pepperell, MA; (28th per Ward) listed as Jonas of Westminster and Rachel of Pepperell.^2,3,1

     Ann Miles was born on 4 July 1758 at Narragansett #2 (Westminster), MA.² She was the daughter of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice. Ann Miles married Thomas Knowers.¹ Ann Miles died on 7 October 1849 at Westminster, MA; (8th per church records) aged 91y 3m 3d, under the name Knower.²

     Thomas Knowers was born circa 1748, as calculated from his declared age at death. He married Ann Miles, daughter of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice.¹ Thomas Knowers died on 22 November 1825; aged 77y, under the name Knower.² He was buried at Old Cemetery, Westminster, MA.²

     Lucy Miles was born on 13 May 1766 at Westminster, MA.^4,1,2,3 She was the daughter of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice. Marriage banns for Lucy Miles and Capt Andrew Whitney were published on 1 October 1787 at Princeton, MA; listed as Lucy of Westminster.^5,1,2,3 Lucy Miles married Capt Andrew Whitney on 27 November 1787 at Westminster, MA; listed as Andrew of Princeton.^4,1,3 Lucy Miles died on 26 June 1842 at Princeton, MA; aged 76y, under the name Whitney.^5,2

     Marriage banns for Capt Andrew Whitney and Lucy Miles were published on 1 October 1787 at Princeton, MA; listed as Lucy of Westminster.^4,1,2,3 Capt Andrew Whitney married Lucy Miles, daughter of Reuben Miles and Anna Rice, on 27 November 1787 at Westminster, MA; listed as Andrew of Princeton.^5,1,3 Capt Andrew Whitney died on 26 October 1818 at Princeton, MA; aged 64y.^4,2

     Col John Weeks was born on 3 March 1707 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Supply Weeks and Susanna Barns.¹ Col John Weeks married Dinah (?); both of Marlborough.⁵ Col John Weeks died on 11 February 1787 at Marlborough, MA; aged 79 (78 per gravestone).^3,6,4 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     Dinah (?) was born circa 1710. She married Col John Weeks, son of Supply Weeks and Susanna Barns; both of Marlborough.² Dinah (?) died on 15 December 1784 at Marlborough, MA; aged 74y, under the name Weeks.^3,4 She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.³

     Amiel Weeks married Abigail Trescott; of Dorchester.² Amiel Weeks was born in 1633.³ He was the son of George Weeks and Jane (?).¹ Amiel Weeks died in 1679.³
     Amiel Weeks was designated a Freeman in 1657.⁴

     Abigail Trescott married Amiel Weeks, son of George Weeks and Jane (?); of Dorchester.²

     George Weeks married Jane (?); who were of the first settlers of Dorchester.²
     George Weeks was admitted to the church on 21 December 1639 at Dorchester, MA.³

     Jane (?) married George Weeks; who were of the first settlers of Dorchester.²

     Thomas Barns was born on 23 March 1662/63 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Barns and Abigail Goodnow.

     
     Thomas Goodnow resided at Sudbury, MA.¹

     Thomas Barns married Abigail Goodnow, daughter of Thomas Goodnow, on 2 July 1662 at Marlborough, MA; registered as Thomas Barence.^1,2

     Abigail Goodnow was born on 11 March 1642/43 at Sudbury, MA, (literally 1642).^1,2 She is the daughter of Thomas Goodnow.¹ Abigail Goodnow married Thomas Barns on 2 July 1662 at Marlborough, MA; registered as Thomas Barence.^1,3

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 18 August 1765 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.^3,4 Elizabeth Rice married Roger Phelps on 21 May 1783 at Stow, MA; both of Marlborough.^5,1,2 Elizabeth Rice died on 15 May 1838 at Marlborough, MA; aged 72y, under the name Phelps.^6,7,8 She was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶
     Elizabeth Rice and Roger Phelps resided at Marlborough, MA.⁸

     Roger Phelps was born circa 1762.³ He married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks, on 21 May 1783 at Stow, MA; both of Marlborough.^4,1,2 Roger Phelps died on 22 May 1832 at Marlborough, MA; aged 71y.^5,6,3 He was buried at Old Common Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁵
     Roger Phelps and Elizabeth Rice resided at Marlborough, MA.³

     Mary Rice was born on 8 April 1767 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.¹ Mary Rice married Lewis Brigham, son of Asa Brigham and Elizabeth Warren, on 18 September 1786 at Marlborough, MA.^5,1,2,3 Mary Rice died on 15 June 1797 at Marlborough, MA; aged 30y, under the name Brigham.^5,1,2

     Lewis Brigham was born on 24 March 1756 at Marlborough, MA.^4,1 He was the son of Asa Brigham and Elizabeth Warren. Lewis Brigham married Mary Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks, on 18 September 1786 at Marlborough, MA.^4,1,2,3 Lewis Brigham died on 22 February 1803 at Marlborough, MA; aged 46y.^4,1,2

     Phebe Rice was born on 23 October 1768 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.^1,2 Phebe Rice married Samuel Williams, son of Joseph Williams and Anna Stow, on 8 September 1790 at Marlborough, MA.^3,1 Phebe Rice died on 20 January 1794 at Marlborough, MA; aged 25y, under the name Williams.^3,1

     Samuel Williams was born on 28 September 1766 at Marlborough, MA.² He is the son of Joseph Williams and Anna Stow. Samuel Williams married Phebe Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks, on 8 September 1790 at Marlborough, MA.^2,1

     Stephen Rice was born on 27 December 1769 at Marlborough, MA, (WARD indicates birth date of 29 December 1769).^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.¹ Stephen Rice died on 19 April 1788 at Marlborough, MA; aged 18y 4m.^3,4,1 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.³

     Susannah Rice was born on 28 December 1771 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.¹ Susannah Rice died on 9 December 1849 at Marlborough, MA; aged 77 (78 per gravestone) from old age, unmarried.^4,5,1,2 She was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴
     Susannah Rice left a will on 23 December 1845, proved 8 January 1850.¹

     Deacon Benjamin Rice was born on 8 July 1774 at Marlborough, MA.^4,5,6,2 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.³ Deacon Benjamin Rice married Persis Hapgood, daughter of Deacon Jonathan Hapgood and Jerusha Gibbs, on 21 July 1803 at Marlborough, MA; both of Marlborough.^7,1,2 Deacon Benjamin Rice died on 24 September 1833 at Marlborough, MA; aged 60y.^4,8,9,2 He was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴
     Deacon Benjamin Rice graduated in 1796 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.^4,1 He was a Magistrate at Marlborough, MA.⁹ He was a Deacon of the church, 2nd Parish at Marlborough, MA.⁹ The inventory of Benjamin Rice, Esq, $3583.67, was taken 5 November 1833. Benjamin P Rice, Administrator.⁹

     Persis Hapgood was born on 15 May 1785 at Marlborough, MA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Deacon Jonathan Hapgood and Jerusha Gibbs. Persis Hapgood married Deacon Benjamin Rice, son of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks, on 21 July 1803 at Marlborough, MA; both of Marlborough.^5,1,2 Persis Hapgood died on 4 January 1821 at Marlborough, MA; aged 35y, under the name Rice.^4,6,7 She was buried at Brigham Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁶

     John Rice was born on 29 November 1780 at Marlborough, MA, (27th per Ward).^3,1 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Susanna Weeks.² John Rice died on 20 April 1786 at Marlborough, MA; (1788 per Ward) aged 5y 5m.^4,5,1 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.⁴

     Mary Bigelow was born on 17 December 1705 at Marlborough, MA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Bigelow and Ruth Warren. Mary Bigelow married Daniel Ward, son of Joseph Ward and Abiah Wheelock, on 10 December 1727 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 Mary Bigelow died on 4 April 1750 at Marlborough, MA; aged 44y, under the name Ward.^3,2 She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, MA.³

     Joseph Ward married Abiah Wheelock.¹ Joseph Ward was born in 1670.¹ He was the son of Samuel Ward and Sarah How. Joseph Ward died on 30 June 1717 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3