Person Page - 378

Zeruiah Wheeler¹

Father	Josiah Wheeler1 b. 26 Jul 1716
Mother	Zeruiah Rice1 b. 23 Sep 1721, d. 21 Mar 1741

Last Edited

26 Dec 2024

Birth*

Zeruiah, daughter of Josiah Wheeler and Zeruiah Rice, was born on 26 February 1740 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sarah Upham¹

Last Edited

10 Jan 2025

Birth*	Sarah was born on 21 October 1721, d/o Phineas Upham & Tamzen Hill of Malden, MA, and a descendant of John Upham & Elizabeth Webb.1
Marriage*	She married Capt. Benjamin Rice, son of Azariah Rice and Hannah Bartlett, on 30 June 1744.1
Estate-Will	Sarah was named an heir in the will of Capt. Benjamin Rice, her husband, dated 13 September 1790 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving the west half of his home, one-third of his farm lands, some livestock and etc. for the duration of her widowhood.2
Death*	Sarah died on 21 March 1804 at age 82.1

Children with Capt. Benjamin Rice:

Zerviah Rice3 b. 24 Dec 1747, d. 29 Apr 1755 Mary Rice3 b. 14 Mar 1750, d. 1 Dec 1841 Caleb Rice3 b. 2 Sep 1755, d. 4 Nov 1809 Benjamin Rice3 b. 29 Aug 1757, d. 7 Dec 1771 William Rice4,3 b. 28 Oct 1759, d. 26 Dec 1853 Sarah "Sally" Rice3 b. 2 Sep 1762, d. 28 Apr 1846

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Zerviah Rice¹

Father	Capt. Benjamin Rice1 b. 1 Feb 1722/23, d. 8 Feb 1796
Mother	Sarah Upham1 b. 21 Oct 1721, d. 21 Mar 1804

Last Edited

26 Dec 2024

Birth*	Zerviah, daughter of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, was born on 24 December 1747 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.1
Death*	Zerviah died on 29 April 1755 at age 7.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Mary Rice¹

Father	Capt. Benjamin Rice1 b. 1 Feb 1722/23, d. 8 Feb 1796
Mother	Sarah Upham1 b. 21 Oct 1721, d. 21 Mar 1804

Last Edited

26 Dec 2024

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, was born on 14 March 1750 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.1
Marriage*	She married John Wilder on 4 April 1775. John was of Dummerston, VT at the time of their marriage.1
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Capt. Benjamin Rice, her father, dated 13 September 1790 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving equally with her sister Sarah their mother's bequest upon her death or remarriage, plus an additional £15.2
Death*	Mary died on 1 December 1841 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., New York, at age 91.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

John Wilder¹

Last Edited

26 Dec 2024

Marriage*

He married Mary Rice, daughter of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, on 4 April 1775. John was of Dummerston, VT at the time of their marriage.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Caleb Rice¹

Father	Capt. Benjamin Rice1 b. 1 Feb 1722/23, d. 8 Feb 1796
Mother	Sarah Upham1 b. 21 Oct 1721, d. 21 Mar 1804

Last Edited

10 Jan 2025

Birth*	Caleb, son of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, was born on 2 September 1755 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Marriage*	He married Sarah Abbott on 6 June 1775 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. All their children born in Sturbridge, MA according to Hibner, who cites Rice Family and Sturbridge Vital Records.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Asa Rice (1776- ), Lydia Rice (1778-1831, m. ca. 1804 Seth Blanchard), Chester Rice (1780-1809, m. Mary Morey 1806), Jabez Rice (1782-1857, m. Nelley Boynes 1805), Benjamin Rice (1784-1847, m. Lucy Whitney), Sarah Rice (1786- , m. John Jackson 1810), Willard Rice (1788- , m. Sylvia Case 1810), Zeviah Rice (1790-1863, m. Ozias Northway 1810, d. & bur. Cincinnati), Danforth Rice (1792-1872, m. Roxana Lnu (1797-1874)), Nancy Rice (1795-1810) and Dwight Rice (1798-1872, m1 Sally Weed, m2 Betsey Bogle Holbrook).3,4
Move*	Caleb and Sarah moved their residence from Brookfield to Sturbridge, MA before 8 March 1776, based on his first child, Asa, being born in Sturbridge this date.4
Census1790	Caleb appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 153 as 16+ yo male Caleb Rice. His wife Sarah is likely one of the three females. Every known child Asa through Zeviah fits perfectly, no exceptions.5
Estate-Will	Caleb was named an heir in the will of Capt. Benjamin Rice, his father, dated 13 September 1790 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving half of his clothes and £30.6
Census1800*	Caleb appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Charlton City, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 21301-21101 as 45+ yo Caleb Rice. His wife Sarah is likely the female 45+. Every known child fits perfectly except Asa who was 24 yo and likely moved out.7
Move	Caleb and Sarah moved their residence from Sturbridge, MA to Pompey, NY in 1806.4
Death*	Caleb died on 4 November 1809 in Pompey, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 54, of typhus.4

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Benjamin Rice¹

Father	Capt. Benjamin Rice1 b. 1 Feb 1722/23, d. 8 Feb 1796
Mother	Sarah Upham1 b. 21 Oct 1721, d. 21 Mar 1804

Last Edited

10 Jan 2025

Birth*	Benjamin, son of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, was born on 29 August 1757 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Death*	Benjamin died on 7 December 1771 at age 14, aged 14 y, 3 m, 10 d.3,1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

William Rice¹

Father	Capt. Benjamin Rice2,1 b. 1 Feb 1722/23, d. 8 Feb 1796
Mother	Sarah Upham2,1 b. 21 Oct 1721, d. 21 Mar 1804

Last Edited

11 Jan 2025

Birth*	William, son of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, was born on 28 October 1759 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. His headstone says 18 October.2,1,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Sally Deming on 27 March 1788 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Clark Rice (1789-1872, m. Lydia Draper, 4 children at Find A Grave).4,5
Estate-Will	William was named executor and an heir in the will of Capt. Benjamin Rice, his father, dated 13 September 1790 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving all his estate not given to his mother and siblings.6
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Rebecca Richardson circa 12 January 1798. My preliminary research suggests their children were Columbus Rice (1799-1870, m1 Experience Turner, m2 Lucy Rice Brigham, 1 child at Find A Grave), Benjamin Rice (1801-1887, m1 Elizabeth Walker, m2 Sarah Hooker Walker bef 1850 census), William Rice Jr. (1803- , m. Julie Lnu ca 1841), Sally Rice (1805- ), Rebecca Rice (1806-1808), Julie Rice (1808- ), Henry Rice (1809-1876, m. Charlotte Sibley 1832), Rebecca Rice (1810- ), Azuba Rice (1812-1842, m. Selby Richardson, 1 child at Find A Grave), Louisa Rice (1815-1859, m. Isaac Hamant), Laura Rice (1817- ) and Nancy Rice (1819-1853, m. Martin Luther 1846).      Hibner & BMD say 12 Jan 1798, Compiled Marriages says 12 Jan 1799.5,7,8
Census1810	William appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 31101-2001 as 45+ yo Wm Clark Rice. This enumeration is a perfect fit. The likely others are 26-44 yo m2 Rebecca, sons 16-25 yo Clark, 10-15 yo Columbus, <10 yo Benjamin, William and Henry, and <10 yo daughters Sally & Julie Rice.9
Census1820	William appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 011301-1301002 as 45+ yo William Rice. His 26-44 yo son Clark Rice is enumerated just below William. The 26-44 yo female is almost certainly his m2 wife Rebecca. The 16-25 yo (and sole 16-18 yo) males are probably his sons Columbus, Benjamin and William. The 10-15 yo male is likely son Henry. After that it gets real iffy. There are three 10-15 yo females to parse between five daughters in this range. There's one <10 yo female to divide between two daughters.      There are 23 with the Rice surname on this census sheet! Those other than William and Clark above, are Tilly, Liberty, Moses, Dexter, Baxter, Phineas, Luke?, Parker C, Elijah, Haman, George, Peter, Shepwith?, Arnot?, John, Urick, Joseph, Simon, Ozanel?, Oliver and Osaph? Rice.10
Census1830	William appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 0000300001-0021200101 as 70-79 yo William Rice. His known family are an excellent fit as follows: 50-59 yo m2 wife Rebecca, 20-29 yo sons & daughters Benjamin, William Jr, Julie, Henry and Rebecca, 15-19 yo daughter Louisa, 10-14 yo daughters Laura and Nancy.      Missing, if above analysis is correct, are son Clark (b 1789), son Columbus (b 1799, who is enumerated just below his father), daughter Sally (b 1805) and daughter Azuba (b 1812.)11
Census1840	William appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 00000000001-00011 as 80-89 yo Wm Rice. The two females are likely his daughters 20-29 yo Laura (b 1817) and 15-19 yo Nancy (b 1819).      William's sons Columbus, William Jr. and Benjamin are enumerated on the same page, as well as unknown female 80-89 yo Azuba Rice. Perhaps she was William's sister. He did have a daughter by that name who m. Selby Richardson. She lived 1812-1842.12
Census1850*	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, as 90 yo farmer William Rice in the household of his 47 yo farmer son William & his 44 yo wife Julia Rice. Their daughters 7 yo Elizabeth & 3 yo Laura Rice were also in the home.      William Junior's brother Benjamin lives next door below.13
Death*	William died on 26 December 1853 at age 94.3
Burial*	He was buried at Brookfield Cemetery in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sarah "Sally" Rice^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Benjamin Rice2 b. 1 Feb 1722/23, d. 8 Feb 1796
Mother	Sarah Upham2 b. 21 Oct 1721, d. 21 Mar 1804

Last Edited

13 Jan 2025

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Capt. Benjamin Rice and Sarah Upham, was born on 2 September 1762 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. Her Find A Grave memorial puts her middle name as Louisa but it's not on her headstone and I've seen no other evidence in support.3,2
Marriage*	She married Ezekiel Richardson on 20 December 1780 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Solomon Richardson (1782-1782), Saviah Richardson (1784-1787), Sarah Richardson (1787-1787), Solomon Richardson (1788-1837, m. Lucy Comins or Cummings 1820), Sarah "Sally" Richardson (1791-1809, m. Cheney Hamilton 1808), Alfred Rice Richardson (1793-1851, m. Rebecca W Gleason 1818, 10 children at Richardson, 3 linked at Find A Grave), Charlotte Richardson (1796-1814), Hiram/Hyman Richardson (1800-1809) and Clarinda Richardson (1805-1833, m. Rev. Lucius R Paige 1826). All their children born in Brookfield.1,4,3
Estate-Will	Sarah was named an heir in the will of Capt. Benjamin Rice, her father, dated 13 September 1790 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving equally with her sister Mary their mother's bequest upon her death or remarriage, plus an additional £15.5
Death*	Sarah died on 28 April 1846 in Spencer, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 83. Find A Grave says she died Brookfield. Spencer is about 6 miles east of Brookfield.6,3
Burial*	She was buried at Podunk Cemetery in East Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Lucy Rice¹

Last Edited

13 Jan 2025

Birth*	Lucy was born on 12 February 1732, d/o Peter Rice & Dinah Wolcott of Brookfield. Lucy was Oliver's cousin. Find A Grave cites Ancestry's MA: Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 database, not a headstone or other cemetery record. She's listed as Buried or Lost at Sea which is almost certainly incorrect.1,2
Marriage*	She married Oliver Rice, son of Azariah Rice and Hannah Bartlett, circa 1753, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Hibner. Lucy and Oliver were cousins.1
Census1790	Lucy is probably one of the two females listed in the household of Oliver Rice, in the 1790 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.3
Census1800	Lucy is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Oliver Rice, in the 1800 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.4
Estate-Will	Lucy was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, her husband, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving one half of his farm and buildings plus odds and ends of livestock and furniture, as well as the use of all his real estate, for the duration of her widowhood.5
Death*	Lucy died on 26 March 1809 at age 77. See Memo on her birth tag for Find A Grave's source.1,2

Children with Oliver Rice:

Lois Rice1 b. 12 Oct 1753, d. 5 May 1831 Persis "Percy" Rice1 b. 1 Apr 1755, d. 22 Nov 1815 Jesse Rice1,6 b. 18 May 1757, d. 27 Dec 1831 Eunice Rice1 b. 25 Dec 1759 Nathan Rice1 b. 18 Jun 1762, d. 18 Jan 1841 Josiah Rice1 b. 10 Apr 1766 Phineas Rice1 b. 22 May 1768, d. 30 Nov 1837 Simeon Rice1 b. 3 Apr 1770, d. 1856 James Rice1 b. 22 Feb 1772

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Lois Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

14 Jan 2025

Birth*	Lois, daughter of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 12 October 1753 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1,3
Marr-Banns*	Intentions of marriage for Lois Rice and Jacob Batcheller were published on 13 September 1773. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lucy Batcheller (1777-1778, b. Brookfield, MA), Calvin Batcheller (1779-1856, b. Brookfield, MA; m. Semantha French 1801), Ebenezer Batcheller (1780- , b. Brookfield, MA), Ambrose Batcheller (1782-1843, b. Brookfield, MA; m1 Sally Garfield; m2 & m3 unknown, m4 Mrs. John Graves; 7 children at Find A Grave), Sewell Batcheller (1784-1866, b. Brookfield, MA; m. R. Barney 1809), Oliver Batcheller (1786-1879, b. Brookfield, MA; m1 Polly B Wood, m2 Elizabeth Doyle, m3 Patty Clark; 5 children at Find A Grave), Jacob Batcheller Jr (1790-1843, b. Brookfield, MA; m1 Elsa Knapp, m2 Sally Hard Barney; 2 children at Find A Grave), Theodocia Batcheller (1791-1868, b. Brookfield, MA; m. Abel Grout Jr 1810; 5 children at Find A Grave), Lucy Batcheller (1793-1878, b. Stratton, VT; m. Joel Grout 1812; 6 children at Find A Grave) and Lyman Batcheller (1795-1858, b. Stratton, VT; m. Anna Gale 1816; 4 children at Find A Grave).4,5
Census1790	Lois is probably one of the three females listed in the household of Jacob Batcheller, in the 1790 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.6
Estate-Will	Lois was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, her father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, as Lois Batchelor. She received $1.7
Census1810	Lois is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Jacob Batcheller, in the 1810 Federal Census of Stratton, Windham Co., Vermont.8
Census1820	Lois is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Jacob Batcheller, in the 1820 Federal Census of Arlington, Bennington Co., Vermont.9
Death*	Lois died on 5 May 1831 in Arlington, Bennington Co., Vermont, at age 77.4,3
Burial*	She was buried at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery in Arlington, Bennington Co., Vermont. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Persis "Percy" Rice^1,2

Father	Oliver Rice2 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice2 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

16 Jan 2025

Birth*	Persis, daughter of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 1 April 1755 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. Find A Grave gives her name as Elizabeth Persis “Percy” Rice Olds. I've seen no evidence to support the first name Elizabeth. She is Percy on her headstone.3,4,1
Marr-Banns*	Intentions of marriage for Persis "Percy" Rice and Samuel Olds were published on 11 February 1777 at Goshen, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. At the time of the marriage Samuel was of Chesterfield, MA, but Hibner writes, "it appears that he settled in Goshen, Mass."      My preliminary research suggests their children were Elias Olds (1778-1869, b. Goshen, MA; was a cabinetmaker), Abigail Olds (c1780-1859, b. Goshen, MA; m. Daniel Ford; death year iffy), Elizabeth Olds (1780-1865, m. Ezra Mather, 4 children at Find A Grave; this daughter per Find A Grave only, not Hibner or Olds, but she does fit well in the 1790 census), Lucinda Olds (1784- , b. Goshen, MA; a twin), Cynthia Olds (1784- , b. Goshen, MA; a twin), Moses Olds (1788-1788, b. Goshen, MA; a twin), Aaron Olds (1788-1788, b. Goshen, MA; a twin), Chester Olds (bap1799- , b. Goshen, MA; m. Naomi Sprague 1814), Roxy Olds (bap1799- , b. Goshen, MA; bp1799- , m. Ebenezer Ford 1816), Rev. Jason Olds (1793-1852, b. Goshen, MA; bp1799- , m. Matilda Ford 1817), Silas Olds (1794-1825, b. Goshen, MA; bp1799- , was a cabinetmaker) and Rufus Olds (b. Goshen, MA; probable son; m. Eunice Sprague 1814).5,6,7
Census1800	Persis is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Olds, in the 1800 Federal Census of Goshen, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.8
Estate-Will	Persis was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, her father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, as Persis Olds. She received $1.9
Death*	Persis died on 22 November 1815 in Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, at age 60.1
Burial*	She was buried at Goshen Center Cemetery in Goshen, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Jesse Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1,2 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1,2 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

17 Jan 2025

Birth*	Jesse, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 18 May 1757 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. This date per MA Records and Hibner. Find A Grave says only 1756.3,1,4
Milit-Service*	Jesse Rice served with Capt. Francis Wilson's Co., Col. Danforth Keyes' Regt. during the American Revolutionary War , pay stub dated 29 December 1777.5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Sarah Moore on 31 October 1782 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Asapah Rice (c1785- , m. Thankful Drury 1811), Newell Rice (c1786- , m. Levinah Taylor 1817), Cynthia Rice (c1787- , m. Solomon Richardson 1822; 4 children at Hibner) and Polly Rice (c1788- , m. Solomon Richardson 1842). Birthyears are wags based on the 1810 census.      Sarah was of Brookfield in Hibner's marriage record.6,2,7
Census1790	Jesse appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 113 as 16+ yo male Jesse Rice. His wife Sarah is probably one of the three females. Son Asapah or Newell the male under 16 yo. My best guess birthyears suggest they should both be listed here. Daughters Cynthia & Polly are likely the other two females.8
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Mary "Molly" Newton on 20 April 1795 at Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Mary had m1 Abner Dunton in 1777. He died 1789 of consumption. Leonard says Sturbridge, Town & Vital says Brookfield.9,2,7
Estate-Will	Jesse was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, his father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving $36 paid in two installments.10
Census1810	Jesse appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 00201-00201 as 45+ yo male Jesse Rice. His wife Molly is probably the 45+ yo female. Their sons Asapah & Newell would be the two males 16-25 yo, daughters Cynthia & Polly the two females 16-25 yo. A perfect fit.11
Census1820	Jesse appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Brookfield South Parish, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 000001-00001 as 45+ yo male Jesse Rice. His wife Molly is probably the 45+ yo female.12
Census1830*	Jesse appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 0000000001-0000000001 as 70-79 yo male Jesse Rice. His wife Molly is probably the 70-79 yo female.13
Death*	Jesse died on 27 December 1831 in Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 74.7,4
Burial*	He was buried at Old Burial Ground in Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides NO headstone photo or links to family members. The other three with surname Rice in this cemetery are currently unknown.4

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Eunice Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	Eunice, daughter of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 25 December 1759 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Marriage*	She married Jesse Parker on 14 October 1798 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. This was Jesse's m2, his first wife was Polly Hewes who died in 1796. He was 'of Brookfield' according to Hibner.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Lucia Parker (1799- ) and Seth Parker (1801- ). Jesse's children by his m1 were Morana Parker (1784- ), Lydia Parker (c1787-c1789), Jesse Parker (1792- ) and Mary Parker (1794- ).3,4
Census1800	Eunice is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Jesse Parker, in the 1800 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.5
Estate-Will	Eunice was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, her father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving $40 in two installments.6
Census1810	Eunice is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Jesse Parker, in the 1810 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.7
Census1820	Eunice is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Jesse Parker, in the 1820 Federal Census of Western, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.8

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Nathan Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

28 Jan 2025

Birth*	Nathan, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 18 June 1762 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,3,1
Milit-Service*	Nathan Rice served during the American Revolutionary War circa 1776. A collaboration entry in his FamilySearch record (ID LZP7-R1Q) claims without citation, "Nathan served in the Revolutionary War in Captain Walker's Company for three months. Reenlisted in 1776 in Col. Brook's Regiment".4
Marriage*	He married Jemima McCluer. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nathaniel Rice (1796-1870), Luceba Rice (1798-1827), Zilpha Rice (1799-1874, m. Silas Law Brown 1835; nine children at Find A Grave), Thomas McClure Rice (1801-1842, m. Elizabeth Wilson; 2 children at Find A Grave; KIA in the Dawson Massacre 18 Sep 1842, La Grange, Fayette Co., Texas), Sabrina Rice (1803-1885, b. Washington Co, OH; m. William Otis) and Lucy Rice (1808-1883, m. Horace Waterman 1851 in Washington Co., OH). The first two, Nathan and Luceba, are a bit sketchy.3
Estate-Will	Nathan was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, his father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving $27 in two installments.5
Census1830	Nathan appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Ohio Twp., Washington Co., Ohio, with a household listed as 100010001-010101 as 60-69 yo Nathan Rice. His wife Jemima is probably the 50-59 yo female. The 20-29 yo male may be his son Thomas or perhaps daughter Sabrina's husband William Otis. The three females 20-29 yo are either the youngest three daughters - Zilpha, Sabrina and Lucy - or two of the daughters and the wife of Thomas.6
Census1840*	Nathan appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Ohio Twp., Washington Co., Ohio, with a household listed as 0000000001-001001001 as 70-79 yo Nathan Rice. His wife Jemima is probably the female 60-69, daughter Lucy the female 30-39. Lucy's sister Sabrina, the other possibility, is with her husband William Otis in Fearing, Washington Co.7
Death*	Nathan died on 18 January 1841 in Washington Co., Ohio, at age 78. Find A Grave says Union Twp., Rev War Pension says Ohio Twp.4,3
Burial*	He was buried at Rainbow Cemetery in Rainbow, Washington Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo with links to wife and three children.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Josiah Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

28 Jan 2025

Birth*	Josiah, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 10 April 1766 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Marriage*	He married Hannah Bellows on 16 November 1800 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Phebe Rice, Fanny Rice and John Davis Rice (b1806 at Madison, NY)..3
Estate-Will	Josiah was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, his father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving $58 in two installments.4

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Phineas Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

28 Jan 2025

Birth*	Phineas, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 22 May 1768 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Marriage*	He married Ruth Loomis on 23 November 1797.3
Estate-Will	Phineas was named executor and an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, his father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving all of the estate both real and personal remaining after payment of the bequests to his siblings.4
Death*	Phineas died on 30 November 1837 in Warren, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 69.3

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Simeon Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

28 Jan 2025

Birth*	Simeon, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 3 April 1770 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Marriage*	He married Matilda Allen on 7 November 1792 in Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Parker Allen Rice (1793-1873, m. Alona Boyden 1815) and Alfred Rice (1797-1883, m1 Fanny Rice (d/o Moses Rice & Martha Dodge) 1825; m2 Frances M Marsh 1858).3,4
Estate-Will	Simeon was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, his father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving $7.5
Census1850*	Simeon appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, as 80 yo Simeon Rice in the household of (his son) Parker A Rice.6
Death*	Simeon died in 1856 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.7

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

James Rice¹

Father	Oliver Rice1 b. 7 Nov 1726, d. 23 Mar 1812
Mother	Lucy Rice1 b. 12 Feb 1732, d. 26 Mar 1809

Last Edited

28 Jan 2025

Birth*	James, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, was born on 22 February 1772 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Marriage*	He married Susanna Corbin on 15 October 1797 in Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Hibner's date is 15 October. MA Town Clerk's date is 27 September. Reading the image it's clear the September date was the intents.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Oliver Rice (m. Marinda Hawes), Leavins Rice (1798- , m. Betsey Wright), James Rice and Susan Rice.3,4
Estate-Will	James was named an heir in the will of Oliver Rice, his father, dated 26 October 1803 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, receiving $3.5

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Deborah Force¹

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Deborah was born. Alternate spellings of her surname per Ward & Hibner were Vorse and Voss.2,1
Marriage*	She married Ens. Jonas Rice, son of Azariah Rice and Hannah Bartlett, circa 1752, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Ward & Hibner.      After Jonas's death Deborah m2 Benjamin Scott on 24 Jul 1777.2,1
Church*	Jonas and Deborah and Jonas were admitted by vote from Brookfield at Fitzwilliam Church of Christ in Fitzwilliam, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, on 13 May 1775. Presumably they had moved to Fitzwilliam from Brookfield.3
Death*	Deborah died after 24 July 1777, date based on her m2 this date to Benjamin Scott.1

Children with Ens. Jonas Rice:

Sarah Rice4,5 b. 26 Jan 1752 Bathsheba Rice4,5 b. 25 Oct 1753, d. 24 Feb 1755 Jason Rice4,5 b. 14 May 1756, d. a 4 Jul 1778 Bathsheba Rice4,5 b. 30 Jan 1758 Patience Rice4,5 b. 18 Sep 1760 Simeon Rice4,5 b. 21 Sep 1762 Joel Rice4,5 b. 18 Jan 1765, d. a 24 Jan 1790 Azeriah Rice4,5 b. 26 Dec 1767 Hannah Rice4,5 b. 1 Feb 1769 Levinah Rice4,5 b. 2 Jun 1771 Jonas Rice4,5 b. 9 Aug 1773

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sarah Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*

Sarah, daughter of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 26 January 1752 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Bathsheba Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Bathsheba, daughter of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 25 October 1753 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.3,1
Death*	Bathsheba died on 24 February 1755 at age 1.3,2,1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Jason Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Jason, son of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 14 May 1756 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.1
Milit-Service*	Jason Rice served with Capt. Daniel Gilbert's Company during the American Revolution between 1777 and 1778. Hibner writes, "In 1778 he was listed one of the men raised by the Third Precinct, for duty at Fishkill. Rice Family says he was in Hamilton's Co., July 4, 1778, at Fishkill.1,2
Death*	Jason died after 4 July 1778, date based on his military records.1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Bathsheba Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*

Bathsheba, daughter of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 30 January 1758 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.3,2,1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Patience Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Patience, daughter of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 18 September 1760 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 29 January 2025 re marriage. Ward says she married Jesse Hobbs on 14 Nov 1782.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Simeon Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Simeon, son of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 21 September 1762 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.3,2,1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 29 January 2025 re marriage. Ward says he married Sarah Bigelow.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Joel Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Joel, son of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 18 January 1765 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
Death*	Joel died after 24 January 1790.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 29 January 2025 re marriage. Ward says he married Hannah Wright 24 Jan 1790 at Brookfield.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Tabitha Kidder¹

Last Edited

12 Feb 2025

Birth*	Tabitha was born on 26 August 1736 in Cambridge (now Newton), Middlesex Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, d/o Thomas and Lydia (Prentice) Kidder.2
Marriage*	She married Capt. John Bartlett, son of Nicholas Bartlett and Mary Elizabeth Cook, on 3 May 1759 in Cambridge (now Newton), Middlesex Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. My preliminary research suggests their children were,      Dr. John Bartlett (1760-1844, m. Abigail Williams 1789; a physician in Roxbury, graduated from Harvard 1781; seven children listed by Hibner) and      Thomas Bartlett (1767-1856, m1 Alice Fitzpatrick Wyer 1794, m2 Hannah Grey Wilson; three children at Find A Grave; Find A Grave calls him Dr. Thomas but Hibner makes no mention of any medical training).1
Death*	Tabitha died on 20 May 1812 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 75.2
Burial*	She was buried at Central Burying Ground in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides tomb entrance.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Azeriah Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Azeriah, son of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 26 December 1767 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.3,2,1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 29 January 2025 re marriage. Ward says he married Sally Abbott.2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Hannah Rice¹

Father	Ens. Jonas Rice2,1 b. 30 Jun 1731, d. 25 Jul 1776
Mother	Deborah Force2,1 d. a 24 Jul 1777

Last Edited

29 Jan 2025

Birth*	Hannah, daughter of Ens. Jonas Rice and Deborah Force, was born on 1 February 1769 in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.2,1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 26 December 2024 re possible marriage. Hibner writes, "One of the name, of New Braintree, m. May 1, 1781, Joel Babbitt."1

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.