This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Tedbytes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.saintlawrence/1027.1510/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can help you with Silas Abner Rice's parents. He also went by name of Earnest Rice. His father was Abner Rice, born 12 Jun 1768 in Westfield,Hampden,Mass. He died 11 Oct 1792 in Montgomery,MA.He married Lois Tiffant on 11 Oct 1792. Lois was born 27 Mar 1773 in Montgomery,Hampden,MA.They had three known children: Lois Rice born 1792, Silas Abner born 20 Jan 1795, and Sophia Rice,born abt 1797.Lois married Nehemiah Jr. Payne, and had 5 children.Silas Abner was first married to a Leta Chapin, no info on her. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.