Saturday, June 5, 2010

Surname Saturday: RICE

Edward RICE was born about 1754 in Norfolk, England. He died on 12 March 1843 in Ludham, Norfolk, England. His son John was born around 1797 in Hassingham, Norfolk, England. John and Edward worked as marshman and lived in windmills that controlled the marshes.

John married Sarah WATSON on 21 December 1819 in Ludham, Norfolk, England. He died 31 March 1864 in Ludham.

Their children were:
  • Nelson RICE (1820-1821)
  • Caroline RICE born 20 Jan 1822 in Ludham. Married John Elvey SUCKLING. Died 7 May 1902 in Terrington St. Clement, Norfolk, England.
  • Harriet RICE (abt 1824-1909)
  • Louisa RICE (1826-1826)
  • Ebner Frederic RICE (Aug 1827-June 1829)
  • Ebner Edwin RICE (Dec 1829-May 1830)
  • Eber Watson RICE (May 1831-1843)
  • Mary Ann Louisa RICE (abt 1833-1891)
  • Emily RICE (abt 1836 - 1885) married Alfred HAYLETT.
  • Ebner Wesley RICE (1838 - before 1900) married Mary Ann DALE and immigrated to the United States in 1865. He lived in Michigan and Ohio.
Caroline is my third great grandmother.

I would love to share information about the RICE family with any cousins. Please email me at genwishlist@gmail.com.

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