This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wandaalter Surnames: Royce, Beach, Bunnell, Wilcoxson, Messenger, Benedict, Churchill, Foote Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.franklin/4105.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benedict Royce was the son of Benedict Royce & Esther Bunnell. The elder Benedict was born in Wallingford CT Feb 19, 1735 to Abel Royce and Joanna (Beach). He married Esther in Wallingford, CT about 1757. They had 6 children: Silas, Esther, Amy, Dimon, Benedict, and John. Benedict Sr died in Claremont on July 19, 1769. He is buried at Union Cem in Claremont. Esther was born in 1737 died in 1808. Benedict was named for his grandmother's family. He was the brother of my ancester Hezekiah Royce. His ancestry: Abel Royce (1700 Wallingford, CT-1769 Wallingford, CT) m. Joanna Beach, d/o Thomas & Phebe (Wilcoxson)b. 1705 Wallingford Samuel Royce (1673 Wallingford, CT - 1757 Meriden, CT) 2nd wife: Hannah Benedict d.o Thomas & Mary (Messenger) (1676 Wallingford CT - 1761 Meriden, CT) Samuel Rice (1640-1711) Hannah Churchill d/o Josiah & Elizabeth (Foote) Robert Royce (abt 1605 England - 1676) Mary Sims 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.