In the 1860 census for Richford, Franklin Co., VT, there is a Herbert Royce, 3, son of Oscar F. Royce, 32, and Ruby A, 28. Oscar is a butcher. (p. 495)

In the 1870 census for Alstead, Cheshire Co., NH, there is a Herbert Royce, 15, son of David Roice, 42, and Clarassa, 38. David is a farmer. Other children are Ella, 13, Milan D., 10, Adda, 7, and Edward, 1. (p. 471)