The Eager Family was in Marlborough, MA in 1684. William Eager m. Ruth Hill in Malden in 1659. He was one of the prop. of the Ockoocangansett Plantation purchased from the Indians iin 1684. He moved to Marl. with his 2nd wife Lydia, before 1682 he d. April 4 1690. Their dau. Ruth Eager m. John Banister. Other children were Abraham, Zachariah, John, Ruth, Zerubbalel, Lydia, James and William. If you would like additional information let me know. June Some of the Eager family and Banisters moved to VT. Benoni Banister (who is my relative) were in Hartland, Vt. Benoni is buried in Howe Hickey Cemetery in Royalton, VT. june