Who was Gershom Rice?

Gershom Rice (1710–1790) was born in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gershom Rice 1710–1790

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 May 1710 · Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 11 Oct 1790 · Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jacob J Rice

Mother Mary Spouse Of Jacob Rice Barrett 533

Siblings Amos Deacon Rice, Bethiah Rice, Esther Rice, Eunice Rice, Jacob Rice, Martha Rice, Mary Rice, Obadiah Rice

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob J Rice

Mary Spouse Of Jacob Rice Barrett 533

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Children

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Biography

In 1710, Gershom Rice entered the world in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to jacob j rice and mary spouse of jacob rice barrett 533. Gershom Rice passed away in 1790 in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Gershom Rice in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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1790

Death of Gershom Rice in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gershom Rice

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1500) to Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1710) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gershom Rice (1710–1790) was born in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marlboro, Mddlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gershom in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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