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     Rhoda Stickney was born on 10 August 1790 in Hartland, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She married Edward Lovegrove.²
     She and her husband Edward lived in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.² After their children were born, they moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York.² They had the following known children, all born in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont: Cynthia (b abt 1810), Hampton, Emerson Storey, Joanna, Reuben, Elizabeth.²

     Edward Lovegrove married Rhoda Stickney, daughter of Thomas Stickney and Priscilla Cole.¹
     He and his wife Rhoda lived in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹ After their children were born, they moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹ They had the following known children, all born in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont: Cynthia (b abt 1810), Hampton, Emerson Storey, Joanna, Reuben, Elizabeth.¹

     Polly Stickney was born on 24 August 1792 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹ She married Nehemiah Smith.²
     She and Nehemiah had the following known children: Dorman, Cyrus, twins Saloma and Sophronia (b June 1820), Luther, Keyes L., Joanna.²

     Nehemiah Smith married Polly Stickney, daughter of Thomas Stickney and Priscilla Cole.¹ He died in May 1841 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹
     He and Polly had the following known children: Dorman, Cyrus, twins Saloma and Sophronia (b June 1820), Luther, Keyes L., Joanna.¹

     Asa Stickney was born on 11 January 1795 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹ He died unmarried about 1845 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹

     Jesse Stickney was born on 8 August 1797 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹ He died in April 1838 at age 40.¹

     Elias Stickney was born on 12 January 1800 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.² He married first Rebecca Laurence on 19 March 1826 in Westford, Chittenden Co., Vermont.² He married second Lucy Straight on 26 May 1850 in Peru, Clinton Co., New York.²
     He lived in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont, Potsdam and Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., New York, and Peru, Clinton Co., New York.² He and his first wife Rebecca had the following known children: John Denison (b 1 November 1828), William Emerson (b 22 August 1831), Mary E. (b 18 December 1834, d 22 October 1836), Edward E. (b 10 October 1837).² He and his second wife Lucy had the following known children: Mary Ellen (b 28 August 1851, d 2 January 1857), George W. (b 21 January 1853), Martha A. (b 15 December 1854, d 18 January 1864), John C. F. (b 2 November 1858), Archibald F. (b 17 July 1860).²

     Electa Stickney was born on 9 June 1802 in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹ She died unmarried in June 1838.¹

     Rebecca Laurence married Elias Stickney, son of Thomas Stickney and Priscilla Cole, on 19 March 1826 in Westford, Chittenden Co., Vermont.¹ She died on 12 August 1849 in Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹
     She and Elias had the following known children: John Denison (b 1 November 1828), William Emerson (b 22 August 1831), Mary E. (b 18 December 1834, d 22 October 1836), Edward E. (b 10 October 1837).¹

     Lucy Straight married Elias Stickney, son of Thomas Stickney and Priscilla Cole, on 26 May 1850 in Peru, Clinton Co., New York.¹
     She and Elias had the following known children: Mary Ellen (b 28 August 1851, d 2 January 1857), George W. (b 21 January 1853), Martha A. (b 15 December 1854, d 18 January 1864), John C. F. (b 2 November 1858), Archibald F. (b 17 July 1860).¹

     Benjamin Stickney was born on 28 September 1701 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He was baptized on 12 October 1701.² He married Elizabeth Spofford, daughter of Samuel Spofford and Sarah Burpee, intentions published on 25 January 1730/31.² He died of typhus on 12 March 1756, one week after his father, at age 54.² He was buried in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     On 1 July 1725 his father granted him 4 acres of land plus a separate lot in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, "for divers good causes... especially for and in consideration of that Parental Love and Affection."³ On 20 March 1728/29 he sold three lots in Rowley to his brother Jonathan, to make their shares of their father's lands equal.⁴ On 8 May 1732 he purchased 3 acres of land in Rowley, "three-fourths of 9th lot in range F., at 3,000 acres," from his brother Jonathan and Elizabeth Jewett, widow of Deacon Daniel Jewett.⁵ On 6 June 1733, again for "parental love, goodwill and affection", his father gave him several parcels of land and meadow in Rowley, including the western end of his house and barn.⁶ On 4 July 1739 he bought four acres of land at Long Hill in Rowley from Jeremiah and Mary Jewett for £100.⁷
     His granddaughter Mary Stickney described him as "of light complexion, brown hair and blue eyes, thick set and very tall," but he "never enjoyed good health." He was "an obedient son, a kind husband, a tender parent, an affectionate friend, faithful to his trust."²
     His widow Elizabeth was appointed administrator of his estate on 21 June 1756.⁸ His estate was inventoried on 4 July 1757, and totaled £720 7s. 9d.⁹ On 2 April 1759 his estate was divided, with one third going to his widow Elizabeth. The remainder was divided into six equal parts, with two parts going to his eldest son Benjamin, one part each to his son Amos and daughter Sarah, and one part each to the legal representatives of his son Thomas and daughter Elizabeth, both deceased.¹⁰ On 4 June 1759 Deacon William Fisk of Rowley was appointed guardian of his daughter Sarah, age 15, and son Amos, age 13.¹¹

     Elizabeth Spofford was born on 30 April 1702.¹ She married Benjamin Stickney, son of Benjamin Stickney and Mary Palmer, intentions published on 25 January 1730/31.¹ She died on 10 January 1789 at age 86.¹
     She was admitted to the church in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, on 25 December 1727.¹ At the time of her marriage her father gave her £80, which was more than her sisters received because "she lived longer with me than her Sisters."¹ According to her granddaughter Mary Stickney, she "had black hair, a white delicate skin, broad forehead, nose aquiline, bright blue eyes and red lips, a handsome double chin; tall, well-shaped, a temper mild and sweet, kind, pious, exemplary in her conduct."¹

     Elizabeth Stickney was born on 25 May 1733.¹ She died in August 1736 at age 3.¹

     Benjamin Stickney was baptized on 6 March 1736/37.¹ He died in October 1736 (sic).¹

     Thomas Stickney was born on 25 February 1738/39.¹ He died as an infant.¹

     Benjamin Stickney was born on 5 March 1739/40 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Sarah Metcalf, daughter of Joseph Metcalf and Sarah (?), on 3 January 1758 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He was married second, by Rev. Moses Parsons, to his cousin Elizabeth Stickney, daughter of Samuel Stickney and Faith Platts, on 15 May 1765 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died of palsy on 1 January 1801 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 60.² He was buried in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     On 31 May 1757 Benjamin Stickney was listed as a private and company clerk in Capt. John Pearson's horse troop in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     He was admitted to the church in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, on 29 October 1758.²
     He was an active political participant early in the Revolution against England. He worked at obtaining signatures on the Whig Covenant, dated 22 May 1770. This was a a pledge to avoid use of imported goods from Great Britain, in particular "that we will not hereafter use any foreign tea ourselves, or suffer it to be used in our families." At least some were opposed, and to help publicize the document he sent copies to the Newburyport Herald.^2,3
     He and his brother Amos marched upon news of the alarm at Lexington on 19 April 1775, as members of Capt. Towle's company, Col. Gerrish's regiment, serving six days.⁴ He also served from 16 December 1776 to 1 April 1777 as a sergeant under Capt. John Dodge in New York State.² He later enlisted for an eight-month term, and was listed as a lieutenant helping guard Burgoyne's captured army at Cambridge.²
     On 28 February 1765 he paid £106 13s. 8d. to his sister Sarah for the rights to her share of their father's estate.⁵ Eight years later, on 3 March 1773, he and his wife Elizabeth sold this same real estate to his brother Amos.⁶ On 23 May 1792 they sold his share of his father's real estate, that had been assigned to his late mother, to Jedediah Stickney, brother of his wife Elizabeth, for £80.⁷
     He was described as "a generous man, of pleasing manners and polite behaviour, tall and well shaped. His hair was red when young, but as he advanced in life, it turned to a chestnut, his skin very white, inclined to freshness, a large forehead, long nose, and bright blue eyes."²
     He and his first wife Sarah had the following known children: Sarah (b 17 August 1758), Benjamin (b 22 January 1760), Molly (b 24 October 1762, d 8 May 1765), Thomas (b 2 February 1763 (sic)).²
     He and his second wife Elizabeth had the following known children: Elizabeth (b 22 February 1766), Joseph (b April 1767, d 27 March 1772), Mehitabel (b 27 July 1768), Susanna (b 1 February 1770), Samuel (b 27 June 1771, d 21 October 1824), Isaac (b 22 December 1772, d 1 May 1775), Eunice (b 31 October 1774), Moses (b 12 July 1776), Hannah (b 20 July 1778, d 27 August 1778), Jonathan (b 17 July 1779, d 22 November 1781).²

     Sarah Metcalf was born about 1737.¹ She married Benjamin Stickney, son of Benjamin Stickney and Elizabeth Spofford, on 3 January 1758 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died on 5 September 1764 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She was buried in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     She was described as "a small woman, with black hair and eyes, and broad forehead."¹
     She and Benjamin had the following known children: Sarah (b 17 August 1758), Benjamin (b 22 January 1760), Molly (b 24 October 1762, d 8 May 1765), Thomas (b 2 February 1763 (sic)).¹

     Elizabeth Stickney was born on 3 June 1737.² She was married by Rev. Moses Parsons to her cousin Benjamin Stickney, son of Benjamin Stickney and Elizabeth Spofford, on 15 May 1765 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She died of a fever on 28 August 1819 in Linebrook at age 82.²
     On 13 January 1794 Elizabeth Stickney bought land on the road from Byfield to Linebrook from her mother Faith Stickney for £30. She sold this land to her son Samuel on 29 June 1795.³ She bought 15 more acres in Rowley from her mother on 14 November 1795.⁴
     She was described as "an excellent wife and mother, a kind and generous friend, esteemed by all that knew her. She was rather of a dark complexion, brown hair, gray eyes."²
     She and Benjamin had the following known children: Elizabeth (b 22 February 1766), Joseph (b April 1767, d 27 March 1772), Mehitabel (b 27 July 1768), Susanna (b 1 February 1770), Samuel (b 27 June 1771, d 21 October 1824), Isaac (b 22 December 1772, d 1 May 1775), Eunice (b 31 October 1774), Moses (b 12 July 1776), Hannah (b 20 July 1778, d 27 August 1778), Jonathan (b 17 July 1779, d 22 November 1781).²

     Samuel Stickney was born on 4 April 1708 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Mary Brocklebank, daughter of Samuel Brocklebank and Sarah (?).² He married second Faith Platts, daughter of Isaac Platts and Elizabeth Jewett, on 6 June 1733.² He died on 4 April 1778 at age 70.² He was buried in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     He was a clothier in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.³ On 4 May 1733 he bought 7 acres of land along the Mill River from Sergeant Aquilla Jewett for £105. He set up his clothier business on the east side of the river, but the area was bad for his health, and he later left it and built a saw mill and nearby house.³
     He and his second wife Faith were listed as members of the church in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, on 20 June 1744.² His house was included within Linebrook Parish when it was established in 1746. He and others successfully petitioned the legislature to remain in the First Parish of Rowley.²
     On 13 May 1746 he bought 19 acres of upland and swamp in Rowley from John and Rachel Scot for £280.² On 16 January 1753 he bought a tract of land in Pine Hill Meadow from Thomas Hibbert for 96 oz. of silver.² And on 29 August 1755 he bought 1/2 acre on the north side of Long Hill in Rowley from Jacob Barker for £2 13s. 4d.²
     He was listed among those in the First Foot Co. of Rowley, led by Capt. John Northend, on 16 May 1757. This was a group of older men, not otherwise subject to military service.²
     On 22 December 1768, "for Love and goodwill," and also "in consideration of his not causing his said son to be instructed in some useful trade, or occupation", he and his wife Faith gave their son Jedediah his homestead, including house, land, saw mill, and other buildings. He had earlier provided for his other children, who had settled in Nova Scotia (now New Brunswick), Canada, and this gift was designed to prevent Jedediah from following them there as he had planned.²

     Faith Platts was born on 8 June 1710.¹ She married Samuel Stickney, son of Benjamin Stickney and Mary Palmer, on 6 June 1733.¹ She died on 31 March 1801 at age 90.¹ She was buried in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     She and her husband Samuel were listed as members of the church in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, on 20 June 1744.¹ On 30 July 1790 she sold 7 acres in Rowley to her son Jedediah for £20, reserving the right to use it during her lifetime.² On 13 January 1794 she sold additional land, on the road from Byfield to Linebrook, to her daughter Elizabeth Stickney for £30.³

     Thomas Stickney was born on 18 February 1740/41 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died of a fever on 25 September 1758 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 17.²
     He studied with Rev. George Leslie of Linebrook Parish from about the beginning of December 1756 to 23 November 1757, and again from 14 March to 2 August 1758.² He was described as "of a middling complexion, dark hair, dark blue eyes, stout, straight built, was a very promising young man, preparing for College."² His brother Benjamin was appointed administrator of his estate on 2 April 1759.²

     Elizabeth Stickney was born on 18 February 1741/42.¹ She died on 18 September 1758 at age 16.¹

     Sarah Stickney was born on 16 July 1743 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^1,2 She was baptized on 26 July 1743 in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married her cousin Jedediah Stickney, son of Samuel Stickney and Faith Platts, on 2 February 1768.¹ She died of a fever on 4 July 1822 at age 78.² She was buried on 6 July 1822 in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     She was admitted to the church in Byfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, on 28 August 1768, and renewed on 24 April 1788.² She was described as having "a peaceable disposition, her temper uncommonly sweet, a sincere christian, beloved by all that knew her. She was of a fair complexion, black hair, bright blue eyes, features proportioned, and of a middling stature."² She and Jedediah had the following known children: Mary (b 1 April 1769, d 26 April 1859), Thomas (b 16 April 1772, d 11 December 1846), Dudley (b 1 May 1774), Solomon (b 29 June 1778, d 17 May 1836), Sarah (b 3 December 1781, d 21 September 1843).²