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     Ruth Mary Rice was born circa 1888 at Nova Scotia.² She was the daughter of Norman Leander Rice and Mary Milner.² Ruth Mary Rice died on 28 May 1974 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; single at age 85.^1,3
     She resided at the time of her brother Stewart's death. at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴

     Ruth Pratt Rice married Isaac Whitney; Isaac of Nelson, New York.¹ Ruth Pratt Rice was born on 16 September 1814 at Peterboro, NY.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Rice and Ruth Pratt. Ruth Pratt Rice died on 2 November 1881 at Nelson, NY.²
     She and Isaac Whitney appeared on the census of 1880 at Nelson, NY; Isaac Whitney, self, male, married, age 69, born NY, Occ: Farmer, father born MA, mother born CT; Ruth Whitney, wife, female, married, age 68, born NY, Occ: Keeping House, father born MA, mother born MA; Nettie Ensign, other, female, age 17, born NY, Occ: Servant, father born NY, mother born NY.³

     Samuel Rice was born on 21 January 1850 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 He was the son of Benjamin Rice and Eleanor Spurr. Samuel Rice was baptized on 2 April 1851 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS; by James Bartlett, Assistant Minister.²
     It is likely that this is the Samuel Rice, age 30, carpenter, who was enumerated with wife Josephine, age 30, Harvey L, age 6, Viola, Age 4, Laura M, age 3, and Wallace V, age 2 in the 1881 census for the Hessian Line District, Annapolis County, NS.⁴

     Samuel Rice was the son of James Franklin Rice and Eliza Hardy.

     Deacon Samuel Rice was born circa 1806 at Smiths Cove, Digby Co, NS.² He was the son of Jonas Rice and Dorothy Balser. Deacon Samuel Rice married Martha Watt.¹ Deacon Samuel Rice married Eliza A. Strong, daughter of Deacon Abel A. Strong, on 30 October 1872 at Digby, Digby Co, NS; Samuel declared age 67, widower and Eliza declared age 48, spinster.^3,1

     Samuel D. Rice was born on 13 September 1826 at Chesterfield, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Lyman Rice and Miranda Taylor. Samuel D. Rice died on 30 March 1828 at Chesterfield, MA.^1,2

     Samuel D. Rice was born on 21 October 1828 at Chesterfield, MA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Lyman Rice and Miranda Taylor. Samuel D. Rice married Kate Burgstra on 23 May 1860.^2,3 Samuel D. Rice married Martha Robinson on 26 January 1865.^2,3
     Samuel D. Rice and Martha Robinson resided after 1865 at Philo, IL.⁴ Samuel D. Rice and Martha Robinson appeared on the census of 1880 at Berlin, Bureau Co, IL; Samuel D. Rice, self, male, married, age 52, born MA, Occ: Farmer, father born MA, mother born MA;
Martha E. Rice, wife, female, married, age 40, born MA, Occ: Keeping House, father born MA, mother born MA;
Anna L. Rice, daughter, female, age 9, born IL, Occ: At Home, father born ---, mother born --- ;
Clarence A. Rice, son, male, age 19, born MA, Occ: At Home, father born MA, mother born MA.⁵

     Samuel Floyd Rice was born on 18 August 1895 at Nova Scotia.³ He was the son of Melvin Omar Rice and Susan Elizabeth Spencer.² Samuel Floyd Rice married Ruth Benson.² Samuel Floyd Rice died on 27 February 1978 at Bear River, NS.⁴
     He resided in 1961 at Bear River, NS, according to his mother's obituary.⁵

     Samuel Wilson Rice was born on 19 September 1864 at Becket, MA.¹ He was the son of Oliver W. Rice and Henrietta Blair. Samuel Wilson Rice married Emily L. Henchman on 27 January 1897; Emily of La Grange, IL.¹
     Samuel Wilson Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Becket, MA; aged 15y, listed as Wilson Rice.²

     Sanford Rice was born in August 1909 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of William Sanford Rice and Lula Bliss Dobson.
     Sanford Rice resided at Montreal, QC, according to his mother's obituary.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 10 November 1855 at Troupsburg, NY.¹ She was the daughter of Rev Warren Rice and Amy M. Kent.¹ Sarah Rice died on 11 November 1871 at Orleans, IA; unmarried.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 26 November 1887.¹ She was the daughter of Henry A. Rice and Ellen C. King.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 16 August 1751 at Upton, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Beriah Rice and Mary Goodenow. Sarah Rice married Elias Wheelock, son of Obediah Wheelock and Martha Sumner, circa 1766 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS. In the 1768 census, Elias Wheelock had two males and one female in his household, all American. It seems likely that Elias and Sarah had been married for about two years and the second male was their first son as Sarah Rice's younger brother Joseph was listed separately in the 1768 census. Their first daughter must have been born in or after 1768, not 1766 as given by Ms McCormick. By the 1770 census, Elias had four Americans in his household, most likely Elias, Sarah, and two offspring.^3,1 Sarah Rice died after 1821 as she was named in her husband's will.⁴
     The birth order of Sarah's children is uncertain. Your author has attempted some order based on the dates of marriages of children and birth dates of grandchildren where known. Also the census for 1768 & 1770 that suggest that there could be not more than two children born before spring 1770.

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Meriam (?). Sarah Rice married 1st Joseph Troop, son of Valentine Troop and Catherine Church, before 1796.^2,1 Sarah Rice married 2nd Benjamin Belcher Reed, son of Duncan Reed and Zerusha Post, circa 1825 at All Saints Anglican Church, Granville, Annapolis Co, NS. A partial extract of the Benjamin Reed entry: "Benj Reed Married for his second wife Sarah Troop Widdow of the late Joseph Troop of Granville and the Daughter of... Rice of Annapolis and had by her Joseph Troop their son Born 17 July 1826. Sarah his Wife departed this life 26 March 1827." It is likely that Sarah was born in Annapolis County and remained there when her father moved to Cape Breton.³ Sarah Rice died on 26 March 1827 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.³

     Sarah Rice was born on 15 March 1853 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of John S. Rice and Helen Sophia Corbitt. Sarah Rice was baptized on 24 July 1853 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.² She married Benjamin Woodland, son of William Woodland and Charlotte (?), on 7 May 1873 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,4 Sarah Rice died on 11 July 1930.¹
     She was also known as Sadie Rice.⁵ She and Benjamin Woodland appeared on the census of 1881 at Annapolis Royal District, Annapolis Co, NS; Benjamin Woodland, male, married, age 35, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Sarah Woodland, female, age 28, born Nova Scotia; John Rice, male, age 5, born Nova Scotia; Mary E. Rice, female, age 4, born Nova Scotia; Helen A Rice, female, age 2, born Nova Scotia.⁶ Sarah Rice and Benjamin Woodland resided between 1891 and 1901 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS.⁷

     Sarah Rice was born in 1766 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of John Rice and Sarah Smith. Sarah Rice died in 1784.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 2 August 1826 at Bear River, NS, in her c1973 manuscript, Ms McCormick has a pen and ink correction for Sarah's birth date as 2 August 1826 and Abram's as 18 April 1824, which is most likely. In her 1975 manuscript, Ms McCormick has Sarah's birth date as 15 June 1824. Because her father was deeply religious, this was too soon after her parent's marriage. Sarah's mother would have been four months pregnant when the parents were married.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Deacon Israel Rice and Lois Whitman. Sarah Rice married Abram Banks on 20 June 1848.^4,1 Sarah Rice died on 5 January 1913; McCormick has the date as 6 January.^4,3
     She and Abram Banks appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; Abraham Banks, male, married, age 58, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer;
Sarah Banks, female, married, age 55, born Nova Scotia;
Israel Banks, male, age 26, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer;
Louise Banks, female, age 25, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer;
Hallet Banks, male, age 21, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer;
George Banks, male, age 18, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer Son;
Otto Banks, male, age 15, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer Son;
James Banks, male, age 14, born Nova Scotia.⁵ Sarah Rice and Abram Banks resided in April 1901 at Round Hill District, Annapolis Co, NS, with their daughter Hannah Maria.⁶

     Sarah Rice was the daughter of Ebenezer Rice and Tabitha Balcom.² Sarah Rice married Frederick Balser, son of Peter Balser, on 27 November 1822 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; in the presence of Jonas and Levi Rice, by John Millidge, Missionary. Sarah Rice was of the Parish of Annapolis and Frederick Balser was of the Parish of Wilmot.³
     It is likely that Frederick was the son of Peter Baltzor and brother of Dorothy who married Sarah's brother Jonas. If so, this was probably the second marriage for Frederick who first married Alice Oliver.⁴

     Sarah Rice was born circa 1775.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Sarah Green. Sarah Rice died on 28 July 1777 at Conway, MA; aged 2y.^2,1

     Sarah Rice was christened on 26 November 1780 at Conway, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Benjamin Rice and Sarah Green. Sarah Rice died on 2 August 1795 at Conway, MA; aged 17y, but this identification is uncertain because the death record says only "child of Benjamin."^2,1

     Sarah Rice was born on 28 February 1753 at Westborough, MA.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Ebenezer Rice and Anna Rice. Sarah Rice and Aaron Hayden published their marriage intention on 12 May 1777 at Conway, MA; both of Conway.^3,2,5
     Your authors note that there is an uncertainty in the identity of the Sarah Rice who married Aaron Hayden. There is compelling evidence that this Sarah (WRN 1002) emigrated to Nova Scotia with her parents in 1760, was in her father's household in the 1768 and 1770 census at Annapolis. The Fairn family history in Annapolis County, NS claims this Sarah Rice as their ancestor. Because two of Sarah Rice brothers were living in Conway in the mid 1770s, your authors have followed the line that this Sarah Rice married Aaron Hayden. We are continuing our search for compelling evidence that supports either Aaron Hayden (at Conway) or Benjamin Fairn (at Annapolis).

     Sarah Rice was born circa 1790 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of Silas Rice and Sarah Kniffen. Sarah Rice was baptized on 6 March 1791 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.³ She married James Banks, son of Joshua Banks and Dorothea Craft, on 3 December 1810 at Wilmot, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ Sarah Rice died in 1865.⁴

     Sarah Rice was born on 19 May 1803 at Conway, MA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Deacon Benjamin Rice and Anna Maynard.² Sarah Rice and Daniel Webster published their marriage intention on 2 March 1830 at Conway, MA; both of Conway.³ Sarah Rice married Daniel Webster in April 1830.¹ Sarah Rice died on 1 October 1887.⁴
     She and Daniel Webster appeared on the census of 1880 at Conway, MA; with Sarah's sister and brother-in-law, Joseph Phillips: Joseph W. Phillips, self, male, married, age 58, born; MA, Occ: Farmer, father born MA, mother born MA; Ce...Icia Phillips, wife, female, married, age 52, born MA, Occ: Keeping House, father born MA, mother born MA; James A. Phillips, son, male, age 29, born MA, Occ: Farm Laborer, father born MA, mother born MA; Daniel Webster, other, male, married, age 73, born MA, father born MA, mother born MA; Sarah Webster, other, female, married, age 77, born MA, Occ: Boarder, father born MA, mother born MA.⁵

     Sarah Rice was born circa 1856 at Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Rice and Eliza Wilson.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 4 September 1778 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of Judah Rice and Sarah Kelley. Sarah Rice married William Martin Johnson, son of Martin Johnson and Hannah (?), in June 1810 at Trinity Parish Church, New York, NY. Your author suggests that the location may be Trinity Anglican Church, Digby, NS.^1,3

     Sarah Rice was born on 22 March 1741 at Westborough, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Beriah Rice and Mary Goodenow.
     Sarah Rice probably died young. Her father's will mentions a "fourth daughter Sarah" who would be the one born in Upton.^1,2

     Sarah A Rice was born on 19 June 1852 at Digby County, NS.² She was the daughter of Aaron Rice and Ann Payson. Sarah A Rice married Jackson Coggins, son of Rice Coggins and Caroline Ann Rice, on 17 December 1871 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.³
     Sarah A Rice appeared on the census of 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS; with her parents.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Jackson Coggins, married, male, age 32, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Fisherman; Sarah Coggins, married, female, age 29, born Nova Scotia; Eudorah Coggins, female, age 7, born Nova Scotia; Boyd Coggins, male, age <1, born Nova Scotia; born: Sep; 7/12.⁵ She and Jackson Coggins resided between 1891 and 1901 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.^6,1,2

     Sarah Ann Rice was born on 16 December 1821 at Nova Scotia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Captain George Rice and Harriett Clarke. Sarah Ann Rice was baptized on 1 October 1822 at Cornwallis Methodist Circuit, NS; by John B Strong.² She married John Yarrigle.¹ Sarah Ann Rice died before 1891; as her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1891 census.³
     She and John Yarrigle appeared on the census of 1881 at Smith's Cove District, Digby Co, NS; John Yarrigle, male, married, age 64, born Digby, Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Sarah A Yarrigle, female, married, age 58, born Digby, Nova Scotia; Jane E Yarrigle, female, age 23, born Digby, Nova Scotia; Sophronia Yarrigle, female, age 19, born Digby, Nova Scotia.⁴

     Sarah D. Rice was born on 5 May 1823 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of James Rice and Ann Evans. Sarah D. Rice was baptized on 31 August 1823 at Cornwallis Methodist Circuit, NS; by John B Strong.³ She married Joseph Potter, son of Rev Israel Potter and Catherine Ditmars, on 22 November 1848 at Annapolis, NS; the Christian Messenger, 15 Dec 1848, reports the date of their marriage as 6 Nov 1848.^4,5 Sarah D. Rice died on 20 February 1909.⁶ She was buried at Clementsvale Baptist Cemetery, Clementsvale, Annapolis Co, NS.⁷
     She and Joseph Potter appeared on the census of 1861 at Clementsport, Annapolis Co, NS; Joseph Potter was listed as a married male age 30 to 40 and his wife was age 20 to 30. They had four children: one male age 10 to 15 years; one male and one female age 5 to 10 years; and one male age 4 to 5 years.⁸ Sarah D. Rice and Joseph Potter resided between 1891 and 1901 at Clementsvale District, Annapolis Co, NS.^9,10

     Sarah E Rice was born circa 1858 at Oregon.² She was the daughter of Harrison Rice and Martha Ann Willis.¹
     Sarah E Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Looking-Glass, Douglas Co, OR; with her parents.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Rice was born on 27 November 1841.² She was the daughter of Captain John Rice and Leah Crousse. Sarah Elizabeth Rice was baptized on 11 March 1842.²

     Sarah Fuller Rice was born on 20 March 1838 at Whately, MA, at Adams, NY, per Rice Gen'l Register, p. 649.^2,1 She was the daughter of Rev Lorenzo Rice and Abigail Chauncey Smith. Sarah Fuller Rice married George Riley Burton, son of Daniel Burton and Sophronia Reed, on 19 August 1862; (12th per Rice Gen'l Register) George of Rodman, NY.^2,1 Sarah Fuller Rice died on 3 March 1894 at New Haven, NY.³

     Sarah J Rice was born on 5 November 1872 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Wesley William Rice and Almira Jane Wyman.¹

     Sarah Jane Rice was born in 1826 at Digby County, NS.² She was the daughter of William Pickett Rice and Eunice Prentice. Sarah Jane Rice married Charles Bailey, son of Charles Bailey, on 7 February 1852 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.^2,3 Sarah Jane Rice died in 1903.⁴ She was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.⁴
     She was also known as Jane S Bailey.⁵ She was a seamstress in 1871.⁶ She appeared on the census of April 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS; as a widow.⁶ She appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Sarah Bailey, female, widowed, age 55, born Nova Scotia; Bradrick Bailey, married, male, age 25, born Nova Scotia.⁷ She resided on 11 April 1891 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.⁵ She resided in April 1901 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS, with her son Charles and his family.⁸

     Sarah Jane Rice was born on 2 April 1848 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of Timothy Rice and Mary Alice Newcomb. Sarah Jane Rice married Godfrey Smith in August 1871.¹ Sarah Jane Rice died on 24 September 1888 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.¹
     She and Godfrey Smith appeared on the census of 1881 at Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co, NS; Godfrey Smith, male, married, age 37, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Lumberman; Jennie Smith, female, married, age 31, born Nova Scotia; Lilian Smith, female, age 8, born Nova Scotia.⁴

     Sarah S Rice was born on 5 June 1860 at Bear River, NS.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Francis Rice and Louisa A. Purdy. Sarah S Rice married Charles E Rice, son of Aaron Rice and Anne Aymar, on 4 August 1881 at Bear River, NS.^6,7,5 Sarah S Rice died on 10 January 1941.⁸ She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.⁸
     She also went by the name of "Sadie Rice."² She and Charles E Rice resided between 1891 and 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS. According to their son Howard's 50th wedding anniversary announcement, Charles and Sarah Rice were residents of Bear River, NS.^9,4

     Selena Hannah Rice was born circa 1850.² She was the daughter of Capt Ebenezer Rice and Elizabeth Thomas. Selena Hannah Rice married Freeman M Denton, son of William Denton, on 29 August 1867 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS. The marriage license stated: Freeman M Denton, age 29, bachelor, teacher, residence Smiths Cove, born Little River, son of William and Sarah H Denton, and Selina Hannah Rice, age 18, spinster, daughter of Ebenezer and Eliza Rice.¹ Selena Hannah Rice married Rev James Welles MacGregor, son of John MacGregor, on 13 June 1876 at Smiths Cove, Digby Co, NS; James declared age 22, a bachelor and school teacher, residence Smiths Cove; Lena declared age 26, a widow.² Selena Hannah Rice died before 1880.³
     She also went by the name of "Lena Denton."² She was also known as Hannah Selina Rice.⁴ She and Freeman M Denton resided in October 1868 at Freeport, Digby Co, NS.⁵

     Selma Selina Rice was born on 24 February 1888 at Lequille, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Albert Rice and Emma Christie Watt.¹ Selma Selina Rice married George Murdock Weagle, son of Benjamin Weagle and Maria (?), on 8 May 1907 at Lequille, Annapolis Co, NS.^4,5 Selma Selina Rice died on 13 May 1919.⁴

     Sereno Rice was born circa 1859.² He was the son of Asaph Rice and Lucy May Parker.¹ Sereno Rice died on 6 December 1869 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS; at age 10.²

     Seretha Dora Rice was born on 12 May 1906 at Milford Corner, Digby Co, NS.³ She was the daughter of Forman LeClair Rice and Hannah Sheriffs.² Seretha Dora Rice married 1st Leo Krant, son of Marcus Krant and Pauline (?), on 27 May 1926 at Montreal, QC.³ Seretha Dora Rice married 2nd Alban Ernest Riley, son of John Riley and Alice Margaret Trimper, on 13 August 1941 at Montreal, QC.³ Seretha Dora Rice died on 15 October 1994 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.³ She was buried at Bear River, NS.³
     Circa 1923 Seretha moved to Montreal to look after some children of a Jewish family, married the children's uncle in 1926, and moved to the US that December. She was never accepted by the Krant family, and after her husband died in 1933 she was ostracized to the point where she and her children had to leave. She lived with sister Ethel in Detroit for a year before moving back to Milford Corner (NS).³

     Seymour Vincent Rice was born in 1865 at Bear River, NS.¹ He was the son of Henry Alline Rice and Cynthia Ann Lewis.¹ Seymour Vincent Rice married Stella Mae Wilson, daughter of Charles H Wilson and Emma W Washburn, on 27 September 1893 at Houlton, ME.¹ Seymour Vincent Rice died of a heart attack on 21 April 1948 at Dorchester, Boston, MA.¹
     He resided in 1881 at Hessian Line District, Annapolis Co, NS, with his father.² Mrs Lavers notes: Seymour was a devoted Christian and spent much of his leisure time at the Boston Common giving sermons on the various passages in the Bible. He was a mason by trade and provided a very respectable living for his family.¹

     Sheila Marie Rice was born on 9 February 1937 at Big Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS.¹ She is the daughter of Everett Rice and Dolly MacLeod.¹ Sheila Marie Rice died in 1940.¹

     Sheldon Archibald Rice was born in 1915.² He was the son of Brenton H A Rice and Auora C Purdy.¹ Sheldon Archibald Rice married Blanche Thompson.¹ Sheldon Archibald Rice died in 1967.² He was buried at United Church Cemetery, Clementsport, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Sidney Frank Rice was born on 1 August 1881 at Becket, MA.¹ He was the son of Frank Lewis Rice and Mary D. Putnam.² Sidney Frank Rice married Ethel May Buck, daughter of Herbert Buck and Mary A Snow, on 11 April 1900 at Canaan, NY.¹

     Sidney Smith Rice was born on 15 May 1840 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 He was the son of Timothy Rice and Mary Alice Newcomb. Sidney Smith Rice died on 30 September 1841.^2,3

     Dr Sidney Smith Rice was born on 24 April 1804.¹ He was the son of Asaph Rice and Nancy Elderkin.
     Dr Sidney Smith Rice was a medical doctor.¹ He never married.¹

     Sidney Wheat Rice was born on 28 July 1841.¹ He was the son of Horace Rice and Julia Ann Wheat.¹ Sidney Wheat Rice married May Bruce (?).¹
     Sidney Wheat Rice was in the military circa 1864 during the U S Civil War.¹

     Silas Rice was born on 11 February 1823 at Bear River, Digby Co, NS.^2,1,3 He was the son of Thomas Rice and Martha Potter. Silas Rice married Elizabeth H. Hughes.^2,1 Silas Rice died on 20 November 1866.² He was buried at Saint John's Church Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     He and Elizabeth H. Hughes resided in 1861 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.⁵

     Silas Rice was born circa 1762 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,1 He was the son of John Rice and Sarah Smith. Silas Rice married Sarah Kniffen, daughter of George Kniffen and Sarah Baker, circa 1785.¹ Silas Rice died in 1853 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.^3,4 He died on 17 February 1855 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS; at age 95.⁵
     He and Sarah Kniffen resided in 1786 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.⁶

     Simeon Rice was born on 4 June 1761 at Annapolis County, NS.^2,1 He was the son of Judah Rice and Sarah Kelley. Simeon Rice married Nancy Burton before 1789 at Nova Scotia.^3,1
     Simeon Rice resided in 1785 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.⁴

     Sophia Rice was born circa 1838 at Michigan.² She was the daughter of Joseph Rice and Sophia Jones.¹

     Sophia Rice was born at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Rice and Sophia Miller.

     Sophia Rice was born on 4 April 1871 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of John Gilmore Rice and Armanella Ruggles.¹ Sophia Rice died on 9 April 1872 at Bear River, NS; at age one year, 5 days.¹ She was buried on 11 April 1872 at Saint John's Church Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Sophia Rice was born on 20 November 1809 at Conway, MA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Deacon Benjamin Rice and Anna Maynard.² Sophia Rice and Chauncey M. Stebbins published their marriage intention on 6 October 1827 at Conway, MA; both of Conway.³ Sophia Rice married Chauncey M. Stebbins, son of Chester Stebbins and Nancy Burroughs, on 15 November 1827 at Ionia, MI.¹ Sophia Rice married (?) Kimball.⁴ Sophia Rice died on 7 April 1895 at Ionia, MI.^5,6 She was buried at Oakhill Cemetery, Ionia, MI.⁶
     She appeared on the census of 1880 at Easton, Ionia Co, MI; as Sophia Kimball, widow, with her son George.⁴

     Sophia Rice was born between 1798 and 1801 at Nova Scotia, age 80 in the 1881 Canada census.¹ She was the daughter of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Owens. Sophia Rice married David Parker McQuillan on 22 July 1818 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS; the marriage record includes the place of marriage as "Burdeck" and not at St George Church.² Sophia Rice died on 15 February 1892 at Brooklyn, NY; at the home of her son Rev. J. B. McQuillin.^3,1
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at Yarmouth, NS.^1,4

     Sophia Smallwood Rice was born on 21 May 1859, March 1862 in the 1900 US census.^1,2 He was the son of William Franklin Rice and Leah Harris.¹
     Sophia Smallwood Rice appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; with her parents.³ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Ward 24, Boston, MA; with her parents.² He appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 24, Boston, MA; with her sister Elizabeth.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1920 at Ward 19, Dorchester, MA; enumerated as Sofia S., with her sister Elizabeth.⁵

     Sophronia Gertrude Rice was born on 14 October 1871 at Cummington, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Lewis Franklin Rice and Lucy M. Sanderson.¹ Sophronia Gertrude Rice died on 12 July 1954.¹
     She was also known as ?Gertrude Sophronia.¹ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Ashfield, MA; aged 8y.³ She resided in 1909 at Ashfield, MA.¹

     Stanley Rice was born on 13 July 1874 at Bear River, NS.³ He was the son of Charles Rice and Eliza Poole.² Stanley Rice married Jennie Morine circa 1897.¹
     Stanley Rice was a lumberman in April 1901.⁴ He and Jennie Morine resided in April 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.⁴

     Stanley Rice was born on 17 December 1877.¹ He was the son of Theophilus Rice and Armenia Smith.¹ Stanley Rice died on 12 December 1912.¹

     Stanley Primrose Rice was born on 7 February 1906 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS, (1907 per Rice Gen'l Register).^3,1 He is the son of Charles Oscar Rice and Ida Anderson.² Stanley Primrose Rice married Lena Speakman Spurr, daughter of George Augustus Spurr and Flora Gladys Speakman, on 8 February 1927 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴ Stanley Primrose Rice died on 27 September 1987 at Allains River, Annapolis Co, NS.^5,3

     Steadman Rice was born circa 1874 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Israel Burpee Rice and Margaret Anthony.
     Steadman Rice resided at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ Could he be the same as Anthony S. Rice?

     Stella Rice was born on 23 September 1891 at Nova Scotia.² She was the daughter of Oswald Octavis Rice and Bertha Vidito.¹

     Stella Osetti Rice married John Munn Rice, son of Joseph Frederick Rice and Mary Ann Munn.² Stella Osetti Rice was born on 9 November 1898 at Chetek, WI.¹ She died on 5 March 1986 at Forestville, MD.¹

     Stephen Rice was born on 7 October 1841 at Nova Scotia.^3,4,2 He was the son of William Rice and Jane Cushing. Stephen Rice married Adeline Berry, daughter of Thomas Berry and Ann Odell, on 21 January 1869 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS. The marriage license states: Stephen Rice, age 27, bachelor, farmer, residence and born Hillsburgh, son of William and Jane Rice, and Adeline Berry, age 18, spinster, residence Hillsburgh, daughter of Thomas and Ann Berry.⁵ Stephen Rice died on 8 May 1919.⁴ He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.⁶
     He and Adeline Berry appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; Stephen Rice, male, married, age 40, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Auline Rice, female, married, age 30, born Nova Scotia; John R Rice, male, age 9, born Nova Scotia; Ceirris G Rice, female, age 6, born Nova Scotia.⁷ Stephen Rice was a farmer in 1891.³ He and Adeline Berry resided between 1891 and 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.^3,8 Stephen Rice was a lumberman in April 1901.⁸

     Stephen Rice was born in 1797 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.^3,1 He was the son of William Rice and Anna Hardy. Stephen Rice married Mercy Kniffen, daughter of George Kniffen and Mercy (?).¹ Stephen Rice died on 3 March 1881 at Robbinston, ME.^4,5
     He and Mercy Kniffen resided between 1821 and 1832 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.⁶ According to Marion B McCormick, 1975: 'This family moved to St Stephen (or St Andrews in other manuscript), New Brunswick, then to Eastport, ME and later to Robbinston, ME about 1836. He was listed as a shipwright in the 1850 American Census.' The Rice Gen'l Register has Stephen as the second child. With the information from Ms McCormick it is likely that Stephen was the first child.⁵ Stephen Rice resided between 1834 and 1881 at Robbinston, ME.⁷ He was according to the 1860 census, a ship wright. He was a ships carpenter for Vose and Joyce in 1860.⁸ He and Mercy Kniffen appeared on the census of 1860 at Robbinston, ME.⁹ Stephen Rice and Mercy Kniffen appeared on the census of 1880 at Robbinston, ME; Stephen Rice, self, male, married, age 84, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Fisherman, father born MA, mother born NH, Mercy Rice, wife, female, married, age 77, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Keeping House, father born MA, mother born England; John Rice, son, male, age 49, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Fisherman, father born Nova Scotia, mother born Nova Scotia.¹⁰

     Stephen Rice was born on 7 November 1842 at Robbinston, ME, (1841 per Rice Gen'l Register).^2,1 He was the son of Stephen Rice and Mercy Kniffen. Stephen Rice married Diantha Rand, daughter of Simeon Rand and Betsy Louise Meachum, on 19 March 1882 at Rock Port, Atchison Co, MO.² Stephen Rice died on 7 November 1907 at Sulphur, OK.²
     He appeared on the census of 1860 at Robbinston, ME; in the Stephen Rice household.³

     Stephen Rice married Jane DeWolfe; Jane of Liverpool, NS.¹ Stephen Rice was born circa 1765. The Rice General Register has birth years as 1765 and 1785. The Granville Township Book lists no Stephen Rice as son of Judah and Sarah Rice.^2,3,4,1 He was the son of Judah Rice and Sarah Kelley.

     Stephen Rice was born in 1777 at Hardwick, MA.³ He was baptized on 8 June 1777 at Hardwick, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.³ Stephen Rice married Fanny Paige, daughter of Lt. James Paige and Anna Warner, on 4 September 1811 at Hardwick, MA.^5,1,2 Stephen Rice died on 16 August 1821 at Hardwick, MA; aged 44y, due to a fall from a cart, according to Ward.^5,6

     Col. Stephen Rice was born on 15 March 1736/37 at Westborough, MA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Beriah Rice and Mary Goodenow. Col. Stephen Rice married Dorothy Woods, daughter of Deacon James Woods and Hephzibah Eager, on 10 November 1763 at Marlborough, MA.^1,3,7,8 Col. Stephen Rice died on 24 November 1831 at Hardwick, MA; aged 95y.^9,10 He was buried at Central Cemetery, Hardwick, MA.⁹
     He resided between 1760 and 1765 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS. Stephen was a passenger on the 23 May 1760 voyage of the Charming Molly to Annapolis Royal. He was also a petitioner for the Grant of Confirmation of Township of Annapolis, dated October 30th, 1765.^11,12 He emigrated on 17 May 1760 from Boston, MA, on the Charming Molly with 45 persons aboard. On board were three Rice men -- Benjamin, Stephen, and Beriah.¹³ He and Dorothy Woods resided at Hardwick, MA.¹⁰ Col. Stephen Rice was a delegate to the conventions of 1774 and 1775, preparatory to the American Revolution.¹⁰ He was a representative from Hardwick between 1775 and 1784.¹⁰ He was in the military after 1776 serving as a Lt. Col. in the Regiment where of Job Cushing was Col. Warner's Brigade, on the Northern frontier.¹⁰ He left a will on 20 April 1821, proved 7 February 1832, wife Dorothy and son Ashbel Executors. The will mentioned wife Dorothy; sons Ashbel, Stephen, and Thomas; daughters Mary Freeman, Hepzibah Rice, Lucy Rice, and Lydia Rice.¹⁰

     Stephen Herbert Rice was born on 19 May 1889 at Robbinston, ME.¹ He was the son of George E. Rice and Mary Jane Murphy.¹ Stephen Herbert Rice married Jenny (?).¹ Stephen Herbert Rice died circa 1966.¹
     He may have been a sports celebrity.¹ He resided at Lincoln, ME.¹

     Stephenson Rice was the son of Stephen Rice and Jane DeWolfe.
     Stephenson Rice never married.^1,2

     Stewart D. Rice was born on 18 July 1889 at Nova Scotia.^3,4 He was the son of Norman Leander Rice and Mary Milner.² Stewart D. Rice married Grace Anderson Magarvey.¹ Stewart D. Rice died on 31 May 1965 at Danvers, MA.^5,3 He was buried at Holton Cemetery, Danvers, MA.⁶

     Stewart Reginald Rice was the son of Willard Zoeth Rice and Vicey Spavold.¹ Stewart Reginald Rice married Julia Mullen.¹ Stewart Reginald Rice died at Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby Co, NS, at age 62. Is this the Stewart Rice reported by the Halifax Herald to have died on 13 Dec 1969? He lived at Hilltown.²

     Susan Rice was the daughter of George Henry Rice and Mary R. Vandercook.¹ Susan Rice married Charles Dunlap.¹

     Susan Rice was born on 8 October 1844 at Bear River, NS, the Rice bible has the date as 6 October.^1,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Israel Rice and Susan Crousse. Susan Rice died on 18 October 1844.^1,2

     Susan Rice was born on 27 October 1844 at Nova Scotia.² She was the daughter of James Franklin Rice and Susan Hardy. Susan Rice married James Henry Mullen, son of James Mullen, on 9 November 1867 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS. The marriage license stated: James Henry Mullen, age 23, bachelor, mariner, born and residence Weymouth, son of James and Catherine Mullen, and Susan Rice, age 23, spinster, residence Hillsburgh, born Bear River, daughter of James and Susan Rice.^3,4
     Susan Rice and James Henry Mullen appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; James H Mullen, male, married, age 36, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Ship Carpenter; Susan Mullen, female, married, age 36, born Nova Scotia; Jane T Mullen, female, age 10, born Nova Scotia; Olvey Mullen, female, age 1, born Nova Scotia.⁵ Susan Rice and James Henry Mullen resided between 1891 and 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.^6,2

     Susan Rice was the daughter of Levi Rice and Margaret Robinson.
     Susan Rice never married.¹

     Susan Ann Rice was born on 5 November 1834 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of William Rice and Jane Cushing. Susan Ann Rice died on 18 September 1860.¹

     Susan C. Rice was born on 15 October 1848 at Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Clapp Rice and Susan Tileston Clapp. Susan C. Rice died on 7 August 1849 at Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.^2,3

     Susan Eleanor Rice was born on 8 March 1867 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Handley Chipman Rice and Eliza Jane Bailey.

     Susan Elizabeth Rice was born on 27 December 1882 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS.^3,4 She was the daughter of William Henry Rice Jr and Elizabeth R. Woodland.² Susan Elizabeth Rice was baptized on 16 April 1884 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; by James J Ritchie, Rector.⁵ She married William Thomas Mailman, son of George Mailman and Rachael Wagstaff, on 22 October 1902 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS.^4,6 Susan Elizabeth Rice died on 8 June 1983 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS. Denise Rice cared for Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Mailman in a nursing home during her last years. Denise recalls that "Susie" was smart right up to her dying days and loved to play cards.⁴
     She was also known as Sarah Elizabeth Rice.⁵

     Susan Elizabeth Rice was born on 3 April 1847 at Lake LaRose, Annapolis Co, NS.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Rice and Elizabeth Jane Spurr.¹ Susan Elizabeth Rice was baptized on 20 June 1847 at Saint Lukes Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS; by Rev Edwin Gilpin.² She died in 1858; at age 11.⁴

     Susan Elizabeth Rice was the daughter of Henry Allen Rice and Zebudah Rice.

     Susan Tracy Rice was born on 23 June 1863.¹ She was the daughter of William A. Rice and Hannah Seely.¹ Susan Tracy Rice died on 22 August 1937; unmarried.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1900 at Worthington, MA; living with her parents.²

     Susan Tracy Rice was born on 18 July 1811 at Worthington, MA, (not found in the published records).^4,2,3 She was the daughter of William Rice and Welthea Cottrell. Susan Tracy Rice was christened on 3 November 1816 at Worthington, MA.⁵ She married Archibald McClure on 22 May 1833; Susan of Worthington.^1,3 Susan Tracy Rice died on 3 March 1879.^2,6

     Susannah Rice was the daughter of Capt William Rice and Sarah Ann White.

     Sylvania Waite Rice was born circa 1811 at Hardwick, MA, The Ward supplement says born Sep 1812. This seems too late as we have a christening in 1811.^1,3 She was the daughter of Ashbel Rice and Sylvania Waite. Sylvania Waite Rice was baptized on 17 November 1811 at Hardwick, MA.^1,4 She died on 25 November 1849 at Hardwick, MA; aged 37y, from consumption, unmarried.^5,1,3

     Sylvester W. Rice was born on 17 November 1842 at Granville, IL.¹ He was the son of Harrison Rice and Martha Ann Willis.¹ Sylvester W. Rice married Emma Thayer, daughter of (?) Thayer and Melissa (?), on 25 December 1878.¹ Sylvester W. Rice died on 4 October 1902.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; aged 37y.² He was a probate judge in 1880.² He appeared on the census of 1900 at Civil Bend, Douglas Co, OR; in the household of Martha A. Rice.³

     Thankful Rice married Farwell Jones, son of Major Ebenezer Jones and Mary Wheeler.¹ Thankful Rice was born in 1780.² She was the daughter of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough. Thankful Rice and Dr Jacob Holmes published their marriage intention on 29 April 1809 at Athol, MA; listed as Thankful Jones of Westminster.³ Thankful Rice married Dr Jacob Holmes, son of Jacob Holmes and Elizabeth Gates, on 14 May 1809 at Westminster, MA; Dr. Jacob Holmes of Athol.^4,5 Thankful Rice and Dr Jacob Holmes published their marriage intention on 14 May 1809 at Westminster, MA; listed as Jacob of Athol and Thankful Jones.⁶
     Thankful Rice and Dr Jacob Holmes resided at Leicester, MA.⁴

     Thelbert T. Rice was born on 11 May 1858 at Bear River, NS.^3,4 He was the son of David Rice and Melinda Jane Chute.¹ Thelbert T. Rice married 1st Lizzie Ann Morgan, daughter of Gilbert Morgan and Sarah Matilda Chute, on 12 May 1881 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.⁵ Thelbert T. Rice married 2nd Hattie Woodworth, daughter of Rev John Jefferson Woodworth, in July 1885.¹ Thelbert T. Rice died in July 1934 at Pasadena, CA.¹ He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.⁶
     He and Hattie Woodworth resided between 1891 and 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.^7,8 Thelbert T. Rice was a mason in April 1901.⁸

     Theophilus Rice was born circa 1852 at Nova Scotia. He was the son of Thomas Rice and Armenia Ross. Theophilus Rice married Armenia Smith, daughter of John Smith and Ann Ross; Theophilus of Baddeck Forks.^2,1
     Theophilus Rice and Armenia Smith appeared on the census of 1881 at Baddeck District, Victoria Co, NS; Theophilis Rice, male, married, age 29, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Armina Rice, female, married, age 30, born Nova Scotia; John Rice, male, age 3, born Nova Scotia; Edwin Rice, male, age 1, born Nova Scotia; Thomas Rice, male, widowed, age 72, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer.³ Theopolis Rice left home when the children were very young and never returned.^4,5

     Thomas Rice was the son of Woodbridge Clapp Rice and Elizabeth Smith.¹

     Thomas Rice was born on 18 March 1837 at Bear River, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Allen Rice and Zebudah Rice. Thomas Rice married Ada Cora Van Norden, daughter of Howard Van Norden and Alice (?), on 10 September 1881.² Thomas Rice died on 31 October 1895 at Cambridge, MA.²

     Thomas Rice was born in 1912 at Bear River, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Davenport Rice and Mary Darres.¹ Thomas Rice married Phyllis Darres, daughter of Dilvert Darres and Nellie Paige.² Thomas Rice died circa 1979.³
     He resided in 1965 at Toronto, ON.¹

     Thomas Rice was born on 15 February 1903.² He was the son of Colin C. Rice and Jennie Lewis Brown.¹ Thomas Rice married Marjorie Bloomfontaine Belyea on 30 June 1930 at Saint John, Saint John Co, NB.² Thomas Rice died on 7 May 1939 at Round Hill, Annapolis Co, NS.²
     He resided in August 1937 at Kentville, Kings Co, NS, according to his mother's estate papers.³

     Thomas Rice was born on 30 June 1654 at Sudbury, MA.^4,2,5 He married Anna Rice on 10 January 1681/82 at Marlborough, MA; (literally January 1681 per vital records, 11th month 1681 per Ward, but November 1717 per Rice Gen'l Register, apparently due to careless copying from Ward, who speaks of the 1717 division of Marlborough in the very next phrase). Note that the marriage is found in the published vital records of Marlborough and not those of Sudbury, contrary to the assertion in Rice Supplement 2 Part 1. However, the marriage entry came from the county records and gives only one surname between groom and bride. In any case, the 1717 date is inconsistent with the known children born to this couple.^6,2,3,7 Thomas Rice died in 1747; the Boston Gazette claimed Thomas died at age 94. This is presumed to be erroneous, since the same article is demonstrably wrong about the ages of other Rices. However, we have no other, better evidence for his death.^6,8
     Ward asserts that Thomas had a wife Mary who died at Watertown in 1677, but that was really his uncle Joseph's wife. He resided in 1677 at Marlborough, MA.⁶ He and Anna Rice lived in the portion of Marlborough that became Westborough.⁶ He represented the Town of Marlborough for several years in the Massachusetts General Court (legislative assembly) in Boston.⁶ Thomas Rice and Anna Rice resided after 1717 at Westborough, MA, when part of the Town of Marlborough was set off as Westborough.⁶ He was one of the original members of the church at Westborough.⁶

     Thomas Rice was born on 23 May 1779 at Annapolis County, NS.^2,1 He was the son of John Rice and Sarah Smith. Thomas Rice married Martha Potter, daughter of Joseph Potter and Mary Farnsworth, at Nova Scotia; In the probate record for her father's estate, dated 15 April 1799, she was listed as Martha Rice the wife of Thomas Rice.^1,3 Thomas Rice died on 10 December 1861.⁴
     Ms McCormick notes: He erected a mill at the Head of the Tide, Bear River, after having lived first in Clements, and in Smith's Cove in 1808. He was the first settler at the Head of the Tide, and built the first bridge across the River there. In addition to his Mill on the West Branch, he built vessels, made brick, burned lime. He built the 'Temperance' which sailed with Capt Leonard Troop as Master, Asa Goodwin, mate. The ship was never heard from again. He owned a great deal of land, much of it still in the possession of his descendants.² He and Martha Potter resided after 1808 at Bear River, NS.^2,4

     Thomas Rice was born circa 1782. He was the son of Col. Stephen Rice and Dorothy Woods.¹ Thomas Rice was baptized on 9 June 1782 at Hardwick, MA.^2,1
     He graduated in 1803 at Yale College, New Haven, CT.¹ He was supposed to be living in Vermont.¹

     Thomas Rice married Armenia Ross.^1,2 Thomas Rice was born circa 1809 at Nova Scotia.³ He was the son of Beriah Rice Jr and Catherine Ann (?).
     Thomas Rice resided in 1861 at Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS. The 1861 census for Baddeck lists Thomas Rice with 6 males and 3 females in the household.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Baddeck District, Victoria Co, NS; as a widower with his son Theophilus.³ He appeared on the census of 1891 at Big Baddeck, Victoria Co, NS; living with his son James.⁵

     Thomas Rice married Mary Eames; Mary of Boston, Mass. Ward notes: had a family of 8 children.¹ Thomas Rice was born in 1774.¹ He was the son of Asaph Rice and Thankful Clough.
     Thomas Rice and Mary Eames resided at Galena, IL.¹ Thomas Rice was a merchant for some years at Boston, MA.¹ He resided at Galena, IL.¹