First Generation 1. David GREENE was born on 2 Mar 1724 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts.1 He died in Apr 1780 in Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut.1 David GREENE and Ruth ROGERS were married on 30 Jan 1752.2,3 Ruth ROGERS was born. David GREENE and Ruth ROGERS had the following children: +2 i. Josiah GREENE, born on 26 Aug 17632; married Susannah GREENE, on 18 Sep 17872,4; died on 5 Sep 18095. 3 ii. David GREENE was born about 1765.6 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 64. Resided on the farm in Randolph now owned and occupied by Albert P. Paine. Second Generation 2. Josiah GREENE (David-1) was born on 26 Aug 1763.2 He died on 5 Sep 1809.5 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 64. Josiah Greene of Stafford, Conn., and subsequently of Hanover, N.H., in March 1804, bought a farm of forty acres in Randolph of Stephen Fisk - one of the original proprietors - the farm being located in the northeast part of the Experience Davis lot. Josiah GREENE and Susannah GREENE were married on 18 Sep 1787.2,4 Susannah GREENE (daughter of Samuel GREENE and Jane WHITE) was born on 5 Feb 1766 in Stafford, Tolland, Connecticut.1 She died on 19 Oct 1841 in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York.1 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 64. of Hanover, N.H. Josiah GREENE and Susannah GREENE had the following children: +4 i. Ranney GREENE, born on 27 Apr 1788, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire7; married Pernella KELSEY, on 7 Mar 1810, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8,9; died on 15 Jan 1873, East Corinth, Orange, Vermont10. +5 ii. Josiah Henry GREENE, born on 1 Feb 1800, Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire11; married Susan CONVERSE, on 11 Nov 183412; married Laura HANKS, on 12 Jun 185312; died on 12 Nov 187512. Third Generation 4. Ranney GREENE (Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 27 Apr 1788 in Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire.7 He died on 15 Jan 1873 in East Corinth, Orange, Vermont.10 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 64. Ranney Greene and his brother Josiah Henry Greene, of School District No. 1, Randolph, were lineal descendants of the founders of defenders of the United States. Their progentiors were closely identified with the early history of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont. They had a common ancestry with Major-General Nathaniel Greene of Revolutionary fame, whose history is closely interwoven with the early days of Rhode Island. Ranney & Josiah Greeene were the sixth generation from William Green, who was born in Devenshire, England, October 16, 1591, who, with his brother John, came to Charlestown, Mass., (were there, 1640) and was one of the earliest settlers of Woburn, Mass., in 1642. At the age of nineteen Renney began the work of the farm, boarding with James Kelsey on the adjoining farm in Tunbridge. In 1810 he purchased it of his father's estate and by subsequent purchases of two farms were made laying side by side, occupied by Ranney and Josiah Henry. The farm remained in the hands of Ranney and of his son B. F. Hunt until 1887, when it was sold to Horace P. Riford, who now lives on it. Ranney Greene, was a courteous and genial gentlemen, respected and beloved by his contemporaires. He made many trips to Boston with oxen and with horses with farm produce, which he exchanged for family supplies. He took a lively interest in current events, educational and political affairs. Ranney GREENE and Pernella KELSEY were married on 7 Mar 1810 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8,9 Pernella KELSEY (daughter of James KELSEY and Parnella PRATT) was born on 6 May 1789 in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont.10 She died on 13 Aug 1859 in East Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 Ranney GREENE and Pernella KELSEY had the following children: +6 i. Josiah Russell GREENE, born on 21 Dec 1810, Turnbridge, Orange, Vermont10; married Sarah Hosmer HANKS, on 31 Oct 18438; died on 29 Sep 1881, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont10. +7 ii. Susan Eleanor GREENE, born on 25 Dec 1812, Randolph, Orange, Vermont10; married Levi TIFFANY, on 2 Nov 18358; died on 8 Feb 18748. +8 iii. Avery Lothrop GREENE, born on 31 Dec 1814, Randolph, Orange, Vermont10; married Phebe LEET, on 14 Mar 18578; died on 31 May 1885, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey10. +9 iv. Sally GREENE, born on 28 Dec 1816, Randolph, Orange, Vermont10; married Charles WOODWORTH, on 12 Apr 18378; died on 2 May 1905, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont1. +10 v. George Lee GREENE, born on 11 Jan 1819, Randolph, Orange, Vermont8; married Jane M. HATCH, on 27 Mar 18528; married Charlotte M. FISH13. +11 vi. Lucy GREENE, born on 5 May 1821, Randolph, Orange, Vermont14; married Azro A. SIMONDS, on 1 Jan 184515; died on 26 Oct 1850, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14. +12 vii. Jane White GREENE, born on 26 Oct 1822, Randolph, Orange, Vermont14; married Nelson Warner HUNT, on 5 Oct 184515; died on 28 Dec 188515. 13 viii. Julius Fayette GREENE was born on 15 Jul 1824 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.12 He died on 23 Aug 1825 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.12 +14 ix. Samuel Gordon GREENE, born on 7 Feb 1826, Randolph, Orange, Vermont12; married Louise SCHUYLER, on 10 Oct 185112. +15 x. Ester Maria GREENE, born on 22 Jun 182812; married Lemuel P. FOSTER, in Apr 186112; died on 2 Dec 1894, Windsorville, Hartford, Connecticut11. +16 xi. Ranney GREENE, born on 28 Mar 1831, Randolph, Orange, Vermont12; married Caroline Minerva EVANS, on 4 Apr 187712; died on 17 Jul 1880, Sedalia, Pettis, Missiouri11. 5. Josiah Henry GREENE (Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 1 Feb 1800 in Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire.11 He died on 12 Nov 1875.12 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 67. He came to Randolph, Vt., in 1811, and lived with his brother Ranney until he was of age. he was a carpenter and joiner and worked at his trade from 1824 to 1834, employing several men. At that time, it meant going to the woods and cutting and hewing timer for the frames and all lumber was planed by hand. His wages were $1.00 per day. He built some of the large buildings of his time. He settled on the "William Evans" farm. At the burning of Royalton the indians burned Mr. Evans buidlings and took Mrs. Evans to the stream and washed her. In digging the cellar for his house he bound the charred corn of this one, and Indian arrow heads have been found on the site. He was prominent in religious affairs and was connected with the Baptist Church in East Bethel, ws chosen deacon in 1842 and held the office until hi death. He was known by his pleasant manner, by his honesty and uprightness and carried his religion into his everyday life. Josiah Henry GREENE and Susan CONVERSE were married on 11 Nov 1834.12 Susan CONVERSE (daughter of Joseph CONVERSE and Mary JOHNSON) died on 6 Aug 1851.12 Josiah Henry GREENE and Laura HANKS were married on 12 Jun 1853.12 Laura HANKS (daughter of Theophilus Sargent HANKS and Patty STEVENS) died on 20 Mar 1885.12 Josiah Henry GREENE and Laura HANKS had the following children: 17 i. Julius Converse GREENE was born. 18 ii. Susan Melissa GREENE was born. Fourth Generation 6. Josiah Russell GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 21 Dec 1810 in Turnbridge, Orange, Vermont.10 He died on 29 Sep 1881 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.10 Josiah Russell GREENE and Sarah Hosmer HANKS were married on 31 Oct 1843.8 Sarah Hosmer HANKS (daughter of Theophilus Sargent HANKS and Patty STEVENS) was born on 5 Sep 1817.8 She died on 29 Sep 1881 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.10 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 65. of Randolph. Josiah Russell GREENE and Sarah Hosmer HANKS had the following children: 19 i. Sarah Hortensia GREENE was born on 7 Jan 1845 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.8,16 +20 ii. Josiah Fayette GREENE, born on 21 Jun 1848, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont8,16; married Ellen I. PERRIN, on 16 Oct 18848. 21 iii. George Lee GREENE was born on 31 Oct 1850 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.8,16 He died on 23 Oct 1857 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.8 7. Susan Eleanor GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 25 Dec 1812 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 She died on 8 Feb 1874.8 Susan Eleanor GREENE and Levi TIFFANY were married on 2 Nov 1835.8 Levi TIFFANY was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 65. of Somers, Conn. Susan Eleanor GREENE and Levi TIFFANY had the following children: +22 i. Emeline E. TIFFANY, born on 7 Dec 18368; married Samuel L. FIELD, on 25 Nov 18568. +23 ii. Martha E. TIFFANY, born on 22 Sep 1838, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont8,9; married Alonzo H. PECK, on 24 Jun 18608. +24 iii. Nathaniel Ranney TIFFANY, born on 4 Dec 1839, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont8,17; married Theodosia LUCE18. 25 iv. Nettie TIFFANY was born on 11 Oct 1842.8 She died on 19 Sep 1856.8 +26 v. Byron Eugene TIFFANY, born on 26 Aug 1848, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont9; married Florence JOHNSON18; died on 14 May 189019. +27 vi. Calvin Hall TIFFANY, born on 22 Apr 1850, Roxbury, Washington, Vermont10; married Minnie SELLEW, on 18 Nov 18718. 28 vii. Lucy A. TIFFANY was born on 2 May 1853 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 She died on 13 Feb 1858.8 8. Avery Lothrop GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 31 Dec 1814 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 He died on 31 May 1885 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey.10 Avery Lothrop GREENE and Phebe LEET were married on 14 Mar 1857.8 Phebe LEET was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 65. of Shipton, Canada 9. Sally GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 28 Dec 1816 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 She died on 2 May 1905 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.1 Sally GREENE and Charles WOODWORTH were married on 12 Apr 1837.8 Charles WOODWORTH (son of James WOODWORTH and MC KINNEY) was born on 6 Jan 1814 in Bethel, Windsor, Vermont.1 He died on 7 Jan 1887 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.1 Sally GREENE and Charles WOODWORTH had the following children: 29 i. Charles Bejamin WOODWORTH was born on 13 May 1840 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 He died on 2 Oct 1867 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan.10 +30 ii. Sarah Jane WOODWORTH, born on 20 Mar 1842, Brookfield, Orange, Vermont10; married Henry T. GIFFORD, on 20 Mar 18428. +31 iii. Nettie Maria WOODWORTH, born on 26 Jul 1846, Bethel, Windsor, Vermont10; married Joseph Warren WALDO Jr., in Dec 18638. +32 iv. Andrew Jackson WOODWORTH, born on 28 Dec 1848, Bethel, Windsor, Vermont10; married Elvira FREELAN, on 6 Oct 18748. 33 v. Juniata Flora WOODWORTH was born on 21 Dec 1854 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.10 10. George Lee GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 11 Jan 1819 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.8 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 67. Now lives on the "Edward Evans" farm - the mention of whose name carries us back to the early history before the twon was surveyed - and has been a resident of this town during his long life. George Lee GREENE and Jane M. HATCH were married on 27 Mar 1852.8 Jane M. HATCH was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 65. of Randolph. George Lee GREENE and Jane M. HATCH had the following children: 34 i. Mary Jane GREENE was born on 2 Sep 1854 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 She died on 26 Sep 1855 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 +35 ii. George Eugene GREENE, born on 1 Apr 1856, East Randolph, Orange, Vermont11; married Lillaette Clarence HUNTING, on 12 Jan 188112. +36 iii. Joseph Hatch GREENE, born on 15 Sep 1858, Randolph, Orange, Vermont10; married Jennie M. ANGELL, on 26 Apr 18818; died on 31 Oct 1890, East Randolph, Orange, Vermont10. 37 iv. Henry Lee GREENE was born on 18 Sep 1867 in East Randolph, Orange, Vermont.11 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 67. He began the study of pharmacy in September, 1889, with F.W. Russell, M.D., of Winchendon, mass. He clerked in Boston City Hospital Dispensary and other city stores; attended the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and passed examination before the Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy in April 1893. in May, 1894, he purchased a drug business in Allston, Mass., where he is doing a successful business. 38 v. Arthur Samuel GREENE was born on 27 Apr 1870 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.10 George Lee GREENE and Charlotte M. FISH were married.13 Charlotte M. FISH was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 66. of West Randolph. 11. Lucy GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 5 May 1821 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.14 She died on 26 Oct 1850 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont.14 Lucy GREENE and Azro A. SIMONDS were married on 1 Jan 1845.15 Azro A. SIMONDS was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 66. of Roxbury, Vt. 12. Jane White GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 26 Oct 1822 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.14 She died on 28 Dec 1885.15 Jane White GREENE and Nelson Warner HUNT were married on 5 Oct 1845.15 Nelson Warner HUNT was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 66. of Royalton, Vt. Jane White GREENE and Nelson Warner HUNT had the following children: +39 i. Jane Lorette HUNT, born on 7 Nov 1846, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14; married Calvin E. STOWE, in Sep 186915; married Milton ALLEN, on 6 Jul 187415. +40 ii. Lucy Janete (twin) HUNT, born on 7 Nov 1846, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14; married Horace Allen STICKNEY, on 4 Apr 187415. +41 iii. Esther Maria HUNT, born on 15 Aug 1848, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14; married Henry F. GAGE, on 20 Aug 186715. +42 iv. Benjamin Franklin HUNT, born on 23 Mar 1850, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14; married Isabella Seeley JENNINGS, on 15 Nov 187115. +43 v. Daniel Webster HUNT, born on 15 Nov 1852, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14; married Annie DOBSON, on 15 Sep 187812. +44 vi. Nelson Warner HUNT, born on 15 Mar 1852, Royalton, Windsor, Vermont14; married Fannie BUCKLER, on 11 Jul 188112; married Emma D. RYDER, on 28 Apr 188912. +45 vii. Ellen HUNT, born on 1 Apr 1856, Randolph, Orange, Vermont14; married Alonzo C. PORTER, in Nov 187512. +46 viii. Polly Prunella HUNT, born on 22 Jan 1859, Randolph, Orange, Vermont14; married Frank H. MOXLEY, on 19 Nov 187912. +47 ix. Henry Elbert HUNT, born on 20 Nov 1861, Randolph, Orange, Vermont14; married Cora CLAFLIN20. 14. Samuel Gordon GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 7 Feb 1826 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.12 Samuel Gordon GREENE and Louise SCHUYLER were married on 10 Oct 1851.12 Louise SCHUYLER was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. of 67. Syracuse, N.Y. Samuel Gordon GREENE and Louise SCHUYLER had the following children: 48 i. Schuyler Richard GREENE was born on 28 Oct 1854.12 49 ii. Warren Ludwig GREENE was born on 11 Feb 1856.12 50 iii. Harriet Nellie GREENE was born on 26 Jun 1858.12 51 iv. James Ranney GREENE was born in 1865.21 15. Ester Maria GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 22 Jun 1828.12 She died on 2 Dec 1894 in Windsorville, Hartford, Connecticut.11 Ester Maria GREENE and Lemuel P. FOSTER were married in Apr 1861.12 Lemuel P. FOSTER was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 67. of Royalton, Vt. Ester Maria GREENE and Lemuel P. FOSTER had the following children: 52 i. Ranney Greene FOSTER was born. 53 ii. Mary Ellen FOSTER was born. 54 iii. Edward Colby FOSTER was born. 16. Ranney GREENE (Ranney-3, Josiah-2, David-1) was born on 28 Mar 1831 in Randolph, Orange, Vermont.12 He died on 17 Jul 1880 in Sedalia, Pettis, Missiouri.11 Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 67. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College in the class of 1854, and went South as a teacher. He enlisted at New Orleans in 1861, and served five years in the Confederate Army, as Captain in the Crescent Regiment, Louisana Volunteers. At the close of the war he located at Houston, Texas, and was Secretary of the Houston Direct Navigation Company, which posiiton he held until his death. Ranney GREENE and Caroline Minerva EVANS were married on 4 Apr 1877.12 Caroline Minerva EVANS was born. Illustrated Historical Souvenier of Randolph, Vermont, Compiled & Published by Nickenson & Cox, Published Randolph, Vermont 1895, p. 67. of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.