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     Josiah Divoll was born on 27 September 1669.¹ He was killed by Indians at age 6, in the attack at Lancaster, Middlesex Co. (now Worcester Co.), Massachusetts, on 10 February 1675/76.¹

     William Divoll was born on 8 April 1672 in Lancaster, Middlesex Co. (now Worcester Co.), Massachusetts.² He married Ruth Whitcomb, daughter of John Whitcomb and Mary (?), in 1695.² He died before 22 September 1731, when his wife Ruth was named administrator of his estate.²
     On 10 February 1675/76, during King Philip's War, he was taken captive with his mother and sister Hannah when the garrison in Lancaster, Middlesex Co. (now Worcester Co.), Massachusetts, where they staying for protection was attacked by Indians. His father and brothers John and Josiah were killed. He was ransomed with his cousin Joseph Rowlandson at Portsmouth, sometime between 12 May and 11 July.³
     He and his wife Ruth lived in Lancaster, Middlesex Co. (now Worcester Co.), Massachusetts,² where he was active in civic affairs, serving on various committees.² His estate was valued at £563 17s.²
     He and Ruth had the following known children: John (b 1696), Hannah (b abt 1700, d 29 October 1789), Elizabeth (b 1701), Mary (b abt 1704, d 9 July 1782), Ruth (b 1706, d 28 May 1782), Submit (bapt 31 October 1708), William (bapt 24 April 1709), Josiah (bapt 27 May 1711), Ephraim (bapt 28 March 1714, d 7 April 1798), Manasseh (bapt 22 June 1716).⁴

     Samuel Lummus was born on 14 February 1679 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Mary Love, intentions published on 8 December 1709.² He married second Susanna Smith on 27 December 1746.² He died on 9 December 1754 at age 75.²
     He and his first wife Mary had the following known children: Mary (b 26 October 1712), Frances, Samuel (b 28 July 1717), Hannah (b February 1719/20), John (b 23 September 1722, d between 7 June 1784 and 4 January 1786), Nathaniel (bapt 21 February 1724), Nathaniel (bapt 12 November 1727).³

     James Keyes married Hannah Divoll, daughter of John Divoll and Hannah White, in 1693 in Marlboro, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died on 25 September 1746 in Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹
     He was chosen as the first town clerk in Bolton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, in 1738.¹ He and Hannah had the following known children: Elias (b 1694, d 27 February 1756), James (b 1696), Matthias (b 6 November 1698), Jonathan (b 6 November 1698), Elizabeth (b 1701), Hannah (b 1704), William, Sarah, Prudence (b 1706, d 23 January 1739), Patience.²

     Ruth Whitcomb was born on 27 June 1672 in Lancaster, Middlesex Co. (now Worcester Co.), Massachusetts.¹ She married William Divoll, son of John Divoll and Hannah White, in 1695.¹
     She and her husband William lived in Lancaster, Middlesex Co. (now Worcester Co.), Massachusetts.¹ They had the following known children: John (b 1696), Hannah (b abt 1700, d 29 October 1789), Elizabeth (b 1701), Mary (b abt 1704, d 9 July 1782), Ruth (b 1706, d 28 May 1782), Submit (bapt 31 October 1708), William (bapt 24 April 1709), Josiah (bapt 27 May 1711), Ephraim (bapt 28 March 1714, d 7 April 1798), Manasseh (bapt 22 June 1716).²

     Mary Love married Samuel Lummus, son of Samuel Lummus and Hannah White, intentions published on 8 December 1709.¹ She died on 29 November 1744.¹
     She and Samuel had the following known children: Mary (b 26 October 1712), Frances, Samuel (b 28 July 1717), Hannah (b February 1719/20), John (b 23 September 1722, d between 7 June 1784 and 4 January 1786), Nathaniel (bapt 21 February 1724), Nathaniel (bapt 12 November 1727).²

     Susanna Smith married Samuel Lummus, son of Samuel Lummus and Hannah White, on 27 December 1746.¹

     Richard West married Maudlin Staple on 19 November 1601.²

     Maudlin Staple married Richard West on 19 November 1601.²
     In the Ancestry of John Barber White her surname is given as "Staple alias Cooke."³

     Robert White married Joan (?).¹ He died on 8 March 1642.¹
     He served as a churchwarden in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹

     Joan (?) married Robert White, son of Robert White and Alice (?).¹ She died on 13 September 1631.¹

     Andrew White was baptized on 15 January 1598 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹
     He lived in Creech, Somerset co., England.¹ His estate was settled on 25 May 1647.¹

     Joan White was baptized on 13 May 1600 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹

     Robert White was baptized on 26 March 1604 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹ He married Joan Keemer on 13 March 1630.¹ He died between 17 April 1673 when he made his will, and 2 May 1677 when it was proved.¹

     Joan Keemer married Robert White, son of Robert White and Joan (?), on 13 March 1630.¹ She died after 2 May 1677.¹

     Jane White was baptized on 31 August 1606 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹

     Joan White was baptized on 11 December 1608 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹ She married (?) Frye.¹

     (?) Frye married Joan White, daughter of Robert White and Joan (?).¹

     Josias White was baptized on 13 June 1611 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹

     Alice White was born on 6 February 1614 in South Petherton, Somerset co., England.¹ She married John Vile on 18 February 1641.¹

     John Vile married Alice White, daughter of Robert White and Joan (?), on 18 February 1641.¹