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     Edmund Rice was born on Dec 28, 1755 at Sudbury, Massachusetts. He married Abigail Cutting on Sep 30, 1784 at Rutland, Massachusetts. Edmund Rice died on Nov 14, 1841 at Wayland, Massachusetts, at age 85.
     He served during Revolutionary War in 1775 served 8 months service, Russell's Company, Brewer's Regiment, from Sudbury.

     William (Progenitor) Courtney was born in 1756 at Ireland. He married Mary Chamberlain on Apr 20, 1786 at First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, New Jersey. William (Progenitor) Courtney died on Jun 2, 1817 at Sidney, Delaware County, New York.
     He served was a Private in the Third Regiment, Pennsylvania Line, under Anthony Wayne at Stoney Point. He served on Jul 16, 1779 The Battle of Stony Point took place on July 16, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. In a well planned and executed nighttime attack, a highly trained select group of George Washington's Continental Army troops under the command of General "Mad Anthony" Wayne defeated British troops in quick and daring assault on their outpost in Stony Point, New York, approximately 30 miles north of New York City.

The British suffered heavy losses in a battle that served as a huge victory in terms of morale for the Continental Army. While the fort was ordered evacuated quickly after the battle by General Washington, this key crossing site was used later in the war by units of the Continental Army to cross the Hudson River on their way to victory over the British.

     Lewis Brigham was born on Mar 24, 1756 at Marlborough, Massachusetts. He married Mary Rice, daughter of Benjamin Rice and Susannah Weeks, on Sep 18, 1786. Lewis Brigham died on Feb 22, 1803 at Marlborough, Massachusetts, at age 46.

     Jesse Rice was born on May 18, 1757 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Sarah Moore on Oct 31, 1782 at Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

     Benjamin II Rice was born on Sep 7, 1757. He died on Dec 7, 1771 at age 14.

     Mealea Garey was born on Sep 8, 1757 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut.

     Anna Catherine Holm was born on Nov 1, 1757 at Odense, Denmark. She married Mogens Peter Lønberg (Lyndberg), son of Aage Mogenssøn Lyndberg and Anna Maria Pedersdatter Storm, on Aug 17, 1785 at Ringsted, Zealand, Denmark. Anna Catherine Holm died on Dec 28, 1828 at Ringsted, Zealand, Denmark, at age 71.

     James 2 McClure was born circa 1758 at Scotland. He married Patty McClaren. James 2 McClure died on Feb 22, 1815 at Middletown, Rutland County, Vermont.
     He served during Revolutionary War.

     Hugh Wilson was born in 1758 at County Down, Ireland. He married Mary Chambers. Hugh Wilson died circa 1836.
     He emigrated in 1818 from County Down, Ireland, "of the Township of Salem, Washington County, Ohio, in said county maketh the following declaration in order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States viz, that he was born in County Down in Ireland in the year 1758 that he is seventy three years of age that he sailed from Belfast No. Ireland and landed at Quebec in Canada that he came to Black Rock in New York in the United States in the year 1818 and that he has since thus the jurisdiction of the United States that he has for eleven years past he has resided in the County of Washington and that is is bonafied his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce all allegiance to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereignty whatever and particularly to William the 4th King of Great Britain and Ireland." The 1820 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1820 Salem, Washington County, Ohio; Wilson, Hugh, head, males 1 10-16 , 1 16-26 , 1 45 up (Hugh Sr); females 1 10-16 (Elizabeth) 1 16-26, 1 45 up (wife? Mary); 3 foreigners not naturalized and 3 persons involved in agriculture. He received land on Jul 30, 1827 at Washington County, Ohio. He was on the tax rolls between 1828 and 1836 Washington County, Ohio. The 1830 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1830 Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; Wilson, Hugh, head, one male 70-80; one female 60-70. He was naturalized on May 17, 1831 at Salem, Washington County, Ohio; made his Declaration of Intent. He sold land to his son, John Wilson; witnessed by Enoch Rector and James Bell Jr on Jun 27, 1835. He and Mary Wilson sold land to their son John Wilson; witnessed by Enoch Rector and James Bell Jr. on Jul 27, 1835 at Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio. Hugh Wilson and Mary Wilson sold land to their son Hugh Wilson Jr. & wife; witnessed by James Bell Jr., and John Wilson on Aug 1, 1835 at Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio. Hugh Wilson situated on the ridge west of Duck Creek. Various persons in the community met at the house of Deacon Hugh Wilson to organized this church on Oct 1, 1835 at Good Hope Baptist Church, Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio.

     John Cooper was born in 1758 at Spartanburg, South Carolina. He married Nancy Arnold in 1775 at Kentucky. John Cooper died before May 1, 1829 at Monroe County, Mississippi.
     He was also known as John (Cotton) Cooper John Cooper signed his Will with a C instead of the traditional X. Other researchers have mistaken this to be the initial of John's middle name. This author has not found any proof of John's middle name. The 1790 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1790 Spartanburg County, South Carolina; 96th District. He to Isaac Gorden; for $400 sold 400 ac on Beverdam and Cherokee Creeks of Broad R; part of 600 ac grant in 1787 to John Cooper. Witness Jacob Crocker and Nathaniel Robertson. Signed John Cooper. Wit. oath Nov 5, 1806 Jacob Crocker to John Lipscomb. Rec. Nov 9, 1807. Dower renounced Nancy Cooper to John Lipscomb Nov 5, 1806 on Oct 29, 1806. He left a will on Apr 1, 1829 at Monroe County, Mississippi; lists heirs as wife, Nancy, sons and daughters, Charity Hester, Rebecca Logan, Thomas Cooper, Betsey Byers, Zachariah Cooper, Sarah Morgan, Winnifray Biers, David Cooper, Isaac Cooper, Marcum Cooper, Abner Cooper, Rhody Givens, Cader Cooper, Eady Givens. Signed by his mark-a 'C'- John Cooper.

     Orpha Cooper died at Poss. Roane, Tennessee. She was born in 1758 at Nash County, North Carolina. She was born in 1764 at Wake County, North Carolina. She married Daniel Amos Sr. circa 1775.
     The 1790 Federal Census enumerated her as head of household in 1790 Spartanburg County, South Carolina; page 88. The 1800 Federal Census enumerated her as head of household in 1800 Spartanburg County, South Carolina; page 169.

     Bodil Andersdatter was born in 1758. She married Peder Olsen.

     Mogens Peter Lønberg (Lyndberg) was born on Jan 1, 1759. He married Anna Catherine Holm, daughter of Michel Erichsen Holm and Anne Mortensdatter, on Aug 17, 1785 at Ringsted, Zealand, Denmark. Mogens Peter Lønberg (Lyndberg) died on Jun 18, 1831 at Ringsted, Zealand, Denmark, at age 72.

     Gilbert Garey was born on Dec 11, 1759 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. He married Anna Dana, daughter of General James Dana and Elizabeth Whittemore, on Dec 1, 1779 at Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut. Gilbert Garey died on Apr 1, 1838 at Sharon, Schoharie County, New York, at age 78.
     He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War; he was ensign and Chief Trumpeter. George Washington was present at their wedding and gave them a chest of solid silver.

     Eunice Rice was born on Dec 25, 1759.

     Sion Cooper was born in 1760. He married Mary Brantley in 1777 at Virginia. Sion Cooper died on Mar 6, 1831 at Pickens County, South Carolina.
     He served during Revolutionary War.

     Mary Brantley was born in 1760 at Virginia. She married Sion Cooper, son of David (Progenitor) Cooper and Elizabeth Wilder, in 1777 at Virginia. Mary Brantley died on Feb 8, 1852 at Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Patience Rice was born on Sep 18, 1760 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

     Allen Givens was born on Oct 28, 1760 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He married Mary Forsythe in 1792. Allen Givens married Rhoda "Rody" Cooper, daughter of John Cooper and Nancy Arnold, on Feb 22, 1816 at Berry's Lick, Butler County, Kentucky. Allen Givens died on Jul 6, 1856 at Berry's Lick, Butler County, Kentucky, at age 95.
     He left a will on Nov 29, 1856 at Butler County, Kentucky; sons James and Montgomery were administrators.

     Anna Dana was born on Dec 31, 1760 at Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut. She married Gilbert Garey, son of Corporal Ebenezer R. Garey and Lucy Collins, on Dec 1, 1779 at Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut. Anna Dana died on Oct 11, 1839 at Sharon, Schoharie County, New York, at age 78.

     Elijah Garey was born circa 1761 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut; not listed in Vital Record Index, source 203.

     John (3) Wofford died at Forsyth, Georgia. He was born in 1761.

     Henry Vibber Champion was born on Jun 25, 1761. He married Violetta Garey, daughter of Corporal Ebenezer R. Garey and Lucy Collins.

     John 3 McClure was born on Oct 27, 1761 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Ruth Pratt on Sep 17, 1784 at Middletown, Rutland County, Vermont. John 3 McClure died on Aug 1, 1827 at Washington County, Ohio, at age 65.

     Bushrod (2) Doggett was born in 1762 from an entry in VESSTRY BOOK OF ST. MARK'S PARISH, VA 1730-1785 (Spotsylvania, Orange and Culpepper Countyes): "At a Vestry held at the Vestry House, 1st day of November, 1762...To John Green for serving a Capais on Sarah Ann Doggitt..." In those days, unwed mothers were called up to name the father of the child so a Bond for his support could be requested. the above entry implies that Sarah Ann failed to appear and a warrant for her arrest was issued. Could find nothing else on the warrant. Von Hamrick. He married Susannah Davis. Bushrod (2) Doggett died on Jul 25, 1829 at Butler Cemetery, Rutherford County, North Carolina.

     William Bushrod Wofford was born in 1762.

     Malachi Cooper was born on Apr 4, 1762 at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. He married Ann Wilkerson, daughter of John Wilkerson and Margaret Dudley, in 1779. Malachi Cooper died on Oct 1, 1843 at Noble Township, Rush County, Indiana, at age 81. He was buried at Pleasant Run Cemetery, Rush County, Indiana.
     He was a Baptist Pastor. He served during Revolutionary War in 1775 per DAR: Enlisted in the Army under General Nathaniel Green in North Carolina at the age of 13 in 1775, serving until the close of the war. He was at the Battle of Guildford County Courthouse. Said Malachi Cooper is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of soldier.
Patriot rendered material aid and received payment. North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts Volume IX, page 113, folio 4 in North Carolina Dept of Archives and History. The 1787 North Carolina State Census enumerated him as head of household in 1787 Bertie County, North Carolina; listed as head of household with 1 WM 21-60; 3 WM under 21; 5 WF all ages; 1 Blacks 12-50. He voted with the Whig Party; owned land on Fishing creek called Knoblick Branch before 1795 at Thickety, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He resided between 1795 and 1827 at Pulaski County, Kentucky. He resided in 1827 at Rush County, Indiana.

     Nathan Rice was born on Jun 18, 1762 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America; per tombstone: born 1763. He married Jemima McClure, daughter of Thomas McClure and Zilpha Leech, circa 1795 at Bunker Hill, Massachusetts. Nathan Rice died on Jan 18, 1841 at Union Township, Washington County, Ohio, at age 78. He was buried at Rainbow Cemetery, Washington County, Ohio.
     He served during Revolutionary War between 1779 and 1780 as a Private; on payroll of a company of volunteers who enlisted from Capt. Nathan Hamilton's Co., belonging to 3d Precinct in Brookfield, upon application to Committee of Safety of Brookfield by Samuel Webb, Conductor of Ordnance Stores at that place; service from Jan 1, 1779, to Feb 6, 1779, 1 mo. 6 days, under Lieut. Joseph Olmstead guarding magazine stores; also, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Maj. Peter Harwood, of 6th Mass. regt., at Springfield, July 1, 1780; age, 18 yrs; stature, 5 ft. 8 in; complexion, light; engaged for town of Brookfield; marched to camp July 1, 1780, under command of Ensign Joseph Miller; also, payroll for 6 months men raised by the town of Brookfield for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched June 30, 1780; discharged Dec 6, 1780; service, 5 mos. 14 days, including travel (150 miles) home. "He was a Minuteman during the Revolutionary War. He participated in the battles of Concord, Bunker Hill, and the Ticonderoga Campaign." DAR Member #65663. DAR Patriot Index Vol III, Index to the Spouses of Soldiers and Patriots: Jemima McClure - Nathan Rice I 566.

From ERA website: Nathan was in the military about 1779, as a Private; pay roll of a company of volunteers who enlisted from Capt. Nathan Hamilton's Co., belonging to 3d Precinct in Brookfield, upon application to Committee of Safety of Brookfield by Samuel Webb, Conductor of Ordnance Stores at that place; service from Jan 1, 1779, to Feb 6, 1779, 1 mo. 6 days, under Lieut. Joseph Olmstead guarding magazine stores; also, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Maj. Peter Harwood, of 6th Mass. regt., at Springfield, July 1, 1780; age, 18 yrs; stature, 5 ft. 8 in; complexion, light; engaged for town of Brookfield; marched to camp July 1, 1780, under command of Ensign Joseph Miller; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Brookfield for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched June 30, 1780; discharged Dec 6, 1780; service, 5 mos. 14 days, including travel (150 miles) home303. The 1803 Ohio State Census enumerated him as head of household on Jul 1, 1803 Waterford, Washington County, Ohio; Rice, Nathan, head; neighbors Andrew McCluer and John McCluer. He bought land from Anna Hart, wife of Josiah Hart on Jan 30, 1806 at Worster, Washington County, Ohio. He bought land from Israel Putnam on Nov 21, 1806 at Worster, Washington County, Ohio. The 1810 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1810 Adams Township, Washington County, Ohio; Rice, Nathan, head, males: 1 male up to 10 (Thomas ~9), 1 male 45 up (Nathan 48); females: 2 females to 10 (Lucy 3, Sabrina 7), 2 females 10-16 (Zilpha 10, Luceba 11), 1 female 45 up (Jemima 40.) Owned 180 acres in Rainbow survey 1810 Adams Township, Washington County, Ohio. He was bought land from Josiah Hart on Apr 11, 1810 at Adams Township, Washington County, Ohio. He was bought land from Jordine Stone on Oct 18, 1810 at Washington County, Ohio. The 1820 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on in 1820 Union Township, Washington County, Ohio, Rice, Nathan, head, males: under 10=1 (?), 16-26=1 (Thomas), 45 up=1 (Nathan); females: 10-16=1 (Lucy), 16-26=2 (Luceba, Sabrina), 45 up=2 (Jemima, ?). They had either relatives or boarders, (mother and son?), living with them. Two persons were involved in agriculture (Nathan and young man.) Owned horses and cattle, no carriages between 1827 and 1837 Union Township, Washington County, Ohio. The 1840 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1840 Union Township, Washington County, Ohio; Rice, Nathan, head, 1 male 70-80 (Nathan), females 1 10-15, 1 30-40, 1 60-70 (Jemima.) He left a will probated on on May 19, 1841 at Washington County, Ohio, dated Apr 6, 1839: giving all to his wife, Jemima Rice; and at her death, to his four children Zilphia, Thomas, Subrina and Lucy. Zilphia received 1/10th of the personal property; Thomas received $3.00 and all his wearing apparel; to Subrina went 1/2 of the personal property, same proportion to Lucy; all real estate went to Lucy after the death of Jemima. The estate's personal property was appraised at $144.27. The wearing apparel willed to Thomas consisted of 1 domestick frock coat & overcoat, 1 coat, 2 vests, 4 pair of pantaloons, 2 shirts, 4 pair of socks, 1 hat and 2 handkerchiefs, valued at $13.00. He migrated to Ohio possibly with the Swett's (spelling Sweete, etc.) of Newbury, Mass and the Hussey's.

     Sybil Coburn was born on Jun 22, 1762 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. She married Andrew Webster. Sybil Coburn died before 1788 at Massachusetts.

     Violetta Garey was born on Jan 1, 1763 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. She married Henry Vibber Champion, son of John Champion and Anna Vibber.