*12th Generation: Robert Royce
- Robert was born on June 9, 1605, in Long Sutton, Somerset, England.
- He married Mary Sims, and they had one child together, Ruth.
- Robert arrived in Massachusetts in 1634. He served as a constable and was a member of the general assembly. He was a cordwainer, a maker of fine soft leather shoes.
- Robert died on September 22, 1676, (71 years old) in New London, Connecticut.
*12th Generation: Mary Sims
- Mary was born in December 17, 1609, in Long Sutton Somerset, England.
- She married Robert, and they had one child together:
- Ruth (who we are descended from) (1645-1732) (87 years old)
- Mary immigrated to Massachusetts in an unknown year.
- She died on July 14, 1697, (88 years old) in New Haven, Connecticut.
For more information on Ruth Royce, please go to the Bryant/Maddox/Parr/Hyde/Thompson/Lathrop page, generation 11. Ruth Royce marries John Lathrop.
Family Tree Royce Branch
14) William Royce ———————Thomasina Mynn
13) Thomas Royce ——————-Mary Appleton
12) Robert Royce ———————Mary Sims
11) John Lathrop ———————–Ruth Royce
10) Samuel Thompson —————Hannah Lathrop
9) John Hyde —————————-Mary Thompson
8) John Hyde —————————-Catherine Rouse
7) John Hyde —————————–Elizabeth Shook
6) John Taylor Hyde ———————-Mary Isgrigg
5) Lorenzo James Parr ——————-Nancy Hyde
4) John Lawson Maddox —————-Lula James Parr
3) Cordis Clyde Bryant ——————Ruby Bell Maddox
Bryant Family Tree 