A while back I found this entry in GENEALOGY OF NEW ENGLAND 4 vol. 1) Cpt. Michael Pierce RICH 2) had son Ephriam 3) had son Experience 1682 mar Hannah Gore 4) had son Moses Rich mar. 1755 Lydia Davis From the line I have Experience was the son of Thomas Rich and Mary Petty. Maybe someone can shed some light on this mystery. Karin