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     Terry Diane Rice is the daughter of Jesse Howard Rice and June Marie Poth.

     Thankful Rice was born in 1707 at Marlborough, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Edmund Rice and Ruth Parker.

     Thomas Rice was born circa 1568 at Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England. He was the son of William Rice and Thomasine Myal. Thomas Rice died in 1621 at England.

     Thomas Rice was born on 26-Jan-1625/26 at England. He was the son of Deacon Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. Thomas Rice married Mary King in 1651 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Thomas Rice died on 16-Nov-1681 at age 55.
     [The Boston Gazette, of December 26, 1768, communicates the subject of the longevity of Thomas' children. Artcle contains errors regarding the age of Thomas as 'age was 70 years' is manifestly an error". Follow up article: Middlesex News Extra, Jun 8-14, 1984. Thomas was a proprietor.].

     Thomas Rice was born on 30-Jun-1654. He was the son of Thomas Rice and Mary King. Thomas Rice married Anna Rice, daughter of Deacon Edward Rice and Agnes (Anna) Bent, on 10-Nov-1681. Thomas Rice died in 1747.

     Thomas Rice was born in 1683. He was the son of Thomas Rice and Anna Rice.

     Thomas McClure Rice was born in 1801 at Ohio; no proof of Thomas' middle name being McClure other than handed down through genealogy researchers. He was the son of Nathan Rice and Jemima McClure. Thomas McClure Rice married Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers, on 28-Sep-1824 at Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Thomas McClure Rice died at on 18-Sep-1842 at Dawson Massacre, Bexar County, Texas. He was buried at Monument Hill State Historic Park, La Grange, Fayette County, Texas.
     The 1810 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Nathan Rice's household; Rice, Nathan, head, males: 1 male up to 10 (Thomas ~9), 1 male 45 up (Nathan 48); females: 2 females to 10 (Lucy 3, Sabrina 7), 2 females 10-16 (Zilpha 10, Luceba 11), 1 female 45 up (Jemima 40). The 1820 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Nathan Rice's household; Rice, Nathan, head, males: under 10=1 (?), 16-26=1 (Thomas), 45 up=1 (Nathan); females: 10-16=1 (Lucy), 16-26=2 (Luceba, Sabrina), 45 up=2 (Jemima, ?). They had either relatives or boarders, (mother and son?), living with them. Two persons were involved in agriculture (Nathan and young man). Thomas McClure Rice had 2 horses and 4 cattle in 1830; 1 horse and 3 cattle in 1831; no carriages Union Township, Washington County, Ohio. He is listed on the Muster Roll, Capt. James L. Holmes' Co. of Kentucky Volunteers, Velasco on 27-Aug-1836. Pvt. Thomas Price (could be Rice?) listed with Company B, 1st Regiment Cavalry, enlisted at Camp Johnston on 24-Oct-1836. He is listed as owning one saddle horse and no property. He is later listed as delinquent for the 1840 taxes of $1.25, Austin Centinel newspaper 15-Jul-1841 Fort Bend County, Texas. He served in the Texian Militia during War for Texas Independence.
"After the capture of San Antonio on September 11, 1842, by Brig. Gen. Adrián Woll in the second of the Mexican invasions of 1842, Texan forces gathered on Salado Creek under Col. Mathew Caldwell to repel the raiders. While Texas arms were succeeding at the battle of Salado Creek on September 18, 1842, a calamity was occurring only a mile and a half away. In response to Caldwell's call for volunteers, Capt. Nicholas M. Dawson had raised a fifty-three-man company, mostly from Fayette County, and marched down from La Grange."
"The next addition was four men from the County of DeWitt, and their names were Thomas J. Butler, Elijah Garey, Thomas Rice and William Savage. We know this because of the claims entered by these four for compensation against the State for losses of life and property."
Marker Location: Corner of Washington and Colorado, La Grange. Marker Number: 1184; Marker Title: The Dawson Expedition/Historic Oak; Marker Text: It was under this historic oak when the men of Capt. Nicholas Mosby Dawson's company assembled on September 15, 1842 and went to the relief of San Antonio to repel the invasion of Texas by the Mexican Army under Gen. Adrian Woll. In the fight near Salado Creek, September 18, Dawson and 35 of his men were killed, 15 captured and imprisoned in Castle Perote in Mexico, and 3 escaped. Here on the courthouse square, the scarred remains of what was once a mighty oak marks the spot from which La Grange has on every occasion sent its sons to battle. In fights with the Indians, the struggle with Mexico, in the War Between the States, the Spanish American War, and in two World Wars, sons of Fayette County were first marshaled under this tree. Wives, mothers, sweethearts here bade farewell and sent their men to battle, each time to win acclaim as true patriots. Year Marker Erected: 1963. at La Grange, Fayette County, Texas.
Marker location: 6 miles N San Antonio on Holbrook Road, 1 block off Ritterman Road in San Antonio; Marker Title: The Battle of the Salado; Marker Text: "Decisive in Texas history, was fought here, September 18, 1842. Col. Mathew Caldwell and Capt. John C. Hays, commanding a force of Texas volunteers, opposed the Mexican Army under General Adrian Woll that had captured San Antonio, and, with the loss of only one man, checked the last Mexican invasion of Texas and thereby prevented the capture of Austin, capitol of the Republic of Texas." The Democratic Telegraph and Texas Register, published in Houston, Texas, Sept. 28th, 1848 reported the proceeding as thus:
The Funeral Ceremonies on the Interment of the Remains of the Decimated Mier Prisoners, Capt. Dawson's Command and Others.
This solemn ceremony took place at La Grange, Fayette County, on Monday the 18th of September. The procession was formed in the Courthouse square by the marshal, Col. Lester; 1st, The hearses contained the remains, escorted by the military, under the command of Col. Martin K. Snell, of this city, who, being a soldier of the revolution, and early identified with the fortunes of the country, was kindly tendered the command on the occasion; Pall-bearers then followed successively, the relatives and friends of the deceased; Masonic Fraternity, Officers of the State, County and citizens and strangers. The procession moved from the square at 10 o'clock A.M. for the place of interment, about a mile from town, on a commanding and beautiful bluff on the west bank of the river. Between two and three thousand persons were present, including a large number of ladies. Arriving on the ground, a chaste and appropriate sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Kinney - seats being prepared for the occasion - the remains were deposited in the vault and the usual military ceremonies performed. The procession then moved on to town. The Masonic fraternity were escorted to the lodge by the military and c & c. Upon no occasion was ever before more order and quiet maintained. on 18-Sep-1848. On 18-Sep-1848 at Monument Hill State Historic Park, La Grange, Fayette County, Texas, where the Historical Marker reads:
"Monument Hill Tomb -In September 1848, the remains of Texans killed in the 1842 Dawson Massacre and the 1843 'Black Bean Death Lottery' were reburied at this site in a sandstone vault. The Kreische family did its best to care for the grave during their ownership of the property, but it suffered from lack of formal oversight. In 1905, the state authorized acquisition of .36 acres here, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas raised funds for a new cover for the tomb in 1933. During the 1936 Texas Centennial celebration, the 48-foot shellstone shaft with a stylized, Art Deco-influenced mural was erected to mark the mass grave more prominently. Local citizens purchased 3.54 acres as a donation to the state for parkland in 1957".
Marker Location: 414 St. Loop 92, Monument Hill-Kreische Brewery State Historical Site interpretive center. Marker Number: 12756; Marker Title: Monument Hill Tomb; Year Marker Erected: 1936. Affidavits by Richard H. Chisholm, Jacob A. Miller and Samuel Anders signed on November 7, 1854, swearing that they were acquainted with Thomas Rice and know that he had a horse and equippage that was lost when he was killed at the massacre of Capt. Dawson's Company in the Woll campaign. Elizabeth Rice (signed with her mark) a document naming Nicholas J. Ryan as her attorney to collect all sums of money due her from the Late Republic of Texas for the 'services of Thomas Rice my husband who served during the Woll Campaign in September, 1842', dated August 15, 1854. A document dated 22nd day of Sept 1854, signed by N. J. Ryan, authorized the payment of $80.75 each on the claims of Thomas Rice, Winfield L. Lowe and Elijah Garey. Three weeks service at $22.50 per month = $15.75 and one horse killed in battle = $65.00 equals $80.75 on 7-Nov-1854 at DeWitt County, Texas.

     Thomas Oscar Rice is the son of Samuel Rice and Patsy Ruth Gibson.

     Thomas Oscar Rice Jr. is the son of Thomas Oscar Rice and Barbara (?).

     Thomas Richard Rice was born on 11-Feb-1842 at DeWitt County, Texas. He was the son of Thomas McClure Rice and Elizabeth Wilson. Thomas Richard Rice married Martha Ann Alexander, daughter of James Sidney Alexander and Anna S Allison, on 12-May-1864 at DeWitt County, Texas. Thomas Richard Rice died on 11-May-1887 at DeWitt County, Texas, at age 45.
     The 1850 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Elizabeth Rice's household; Rice, Elizabeth, head, 45/f, born Ireland; Oliver, 20/m, farmer, born Ohio; Thomas, 8/m, born Texas. Thomas Richard Rice witnessed the Estate of Elizabeth Rice on 8-Jul-1859 at DeWitt County, Texas; 'The State of Texas; Oliver Rice et al; County of DeWitt; Deed of Release: Know all men by these presents on the Eighth day of July, 1859, that we the undersigned Heirs of the Estate of Elizabeth Rice, deceased of said State and county. Withforth that we the undersigned Heirs of the Estate of the Said Elizabeth Rice do by these presents do bind ourselves and agree that the settlement that we have this day made in the Estate of the said Elizabeth Rice Shall be binding to each and all of us the Heirs of the said Elizabeth Rice and that we have this day made a fair and equal division of all the cattle of the said Estate and the Joseph Newman has in and for his son Leander Newman one of the Heirs of said Estate given unto Asa Asa Rice one of equal kin with Leander Rice all and every part and parcel of the said Leander Newman share in the said Estate forever-- Withforth that we the undersigned Heirs of the said Estate do hereby acknowledge by these presents the receipt of all or part and portion of all the property of the said Estate of Elizabeth Rice owned and we do by these presents receive it as a full and final settlement forever -- Whereunto we sit our hand this date above mentioned. Oliver Rice In Presence of (his mark) Amos A Hill; J S Newman; Joseph Bennett; A A Rice; T R Rice. The State of Texas: Personally appeared before me; County of DeWitt; James N Smith clerk of the County Court of said County: Amos A Hill; one of the subscribing witness to the foregoing instrument of writing who to me is well known and he after being duly sworn on his oath says that he is acquainted with all the party subscribing the same and that he saw each of them sign and seal the same and they acknowledge to be their act and deed for the purpose therein set forth and that they requested him to witness the same -- Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Clinton the 19^th day of July A D 1859: James N Smith Cty Clerk. The State of Texas; County of DeWitt; I hereby certify that the above instrument of writing was filed in my office for record on Tuesday the 19^th day of July A D 1859 at 10 oclock a m and that it was duly recorded in Record Book - - In Book H on page 455 on the same day and date as 11 oclock a m. Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Clinton this 19^th day of July A D 1859.      James N Smith Cty Clerk.' This Deed of Release, Oliver Rice et al, was transcribed by Anita J. Cooper. Thomas Richard Rice served in the Confederate Army during Civil War between 1861 and 1865 was a Sergeant in the 2nd Texas Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Mounted Rifles. He was on the tax rolls at DeWitt County, Texas, on 3-Aug-1867 and stated that he lived in the precinct and county for 10 years, state for 21 years. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of William Wilson Rice's household; Rice, William W., head, 35/m/w, stockraiser, real estate value 1,000, personal estate value 1,000, born Ohio, Ann, 29/f/w, born Alabama, Thomas, 27/m/w, stockdriver, born Texas, Martha, 23/f/w, born North Carolina, Nannie A., 5/f/w, born Texas, Sidney, 1/f/w, born Texas, Meranda Sermon, 13/f/w, born Louisaina, William Fatheree, 7/m/w, born Texas, Martha F Fatheree, 3/f/w, born Texas, Louise Fatheree, 9/12/f/w, born Texas. Thomas Richard Rice recorded three cattle brands on 22-May-1874 at Terryville, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 5-Jun-1880 DeWitt County, Texas; Thomas Rice, head, w/m/38, farmer, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Ireland; Martha Ann w/f/35, born North Carolina, father born North Carolina, mother born South Carolina, Nanny Ann w/f/14, Sidney Lola w/f/10, Talitha w/f/8, Charles Allison w/m/5, Joann Alfretta w/f/2, all born Texas. He is listed on the tax rolls as having 100 acres, 1 carriage, 3 horses, 100 mules, 3 cattle for a total value of $665 in 1885 at DeWitt County, Texas. He was sold property inherited from Elizabeth Rice's estate to Mary A. Rice, widow of William W. Rice on 20-Apr-1887.

     Thomas William Rice was born on 12-Jun-1912 at Eldorado, Texas. He was the son of Charles Allison Rice and Sallie Belle Martindale. Thomas William Rice married Alice Agnes Glaspie on 13-Dec-1937 at Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona. Thomas William Rice died on 30-May-1995 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, at age 82.

     Timothy Rice was born on 12-Jan-1735 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was the son of Peter Rice II and Dinah Wolcott. Timothy Rice died on 6-Jul-1813 at age 78.

     Timothy Rice was born in 1697 at Marlborough, Massachusetts. He was the son of Edmund Rice and Ruth Parker.

     Tommy Glenn Rice is the son of Edgar Davis Rice and Gloria Louise Pridgen.

     Truman Courtney Rice was born on 18-Aug-1894 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas; age on daughter, Nina Myrtice Rice Probate Birth Record is 36. He was the son of Oren Adelbert Rice and Mary Alice Hodges. Truman Courtney Rice married Ethyl D. Stapp on 9-Nov-1921 at DeWitt County, Texas. Truman Courtney Rice died on 3-Aug-1983 at County Line Cemetery, Lavaca County, Texas, at age 88.
     The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Oren Adelbert Rice's household; Rice, Oren A., head, w/m/July 1855/49, married 25 years, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Pen or Ten. Truman Courtney Rice served in the U. S. Army during World War I between 1918 and 1919 was a cook, served in Brest, France. [His serial number was 3-064-131]. The 1930 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household DeWitt County, Texas.

     Vashti Rice was born on 7-Mar-1700. She was the daughter of Thomas Rice and Anna Rice.

     Victoria Rice was born on 29-Nov-1883. She was the daughter of William Henry "Roane" Rice and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl. Victoria Rice died on 1-Dec-1883.

     Virgie Pearl Rice was born on 17-Aug-1922. She was the daughter of Truman Courtney Rice and Ethyl D. Stapp. Virgie Pearl Rice died on 20-Jul-1994 at Tom Green County, Texas, at age 71. She was buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County, Texas.
     The 1930 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Truman Courtney Rice's household.

     Virgil Evans Rice is the son of James Melton Rice and Lilly Ann Granberry.

     Virgil Floyd Rice is the son of Virgil Evans Rice and Lonis Coats.

     Virginia Dell Rice is the daughter of Eugene Herman Rice and Deborah Lorette "Dora" Owen.

     Virginia Marlene Rice died on 30-May-1940 at Houston, Harris County, Texas. She was born on 30-May-1940 at Houston, Harris County, Texas. She was the daughter of Virgil Evans Rice and Lonis Coats.

     Walter William Rice was born on 17-Aug-1903 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. He was the son of William Henry "Roane" Rice and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl. Walter William Rice married Clara Marie Beckman, daughter of Frederick N. M. Beckman and Martha Fischer, on 8-Sep-1934 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Walter William Rice married Alice Kenneely. Walter William Rice died on 29-Jul-1970 at age 66.
     Walter William Rice graduated from Yoakum High School, Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, in 1923. He graduated from Texas A & M University, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, in 1929 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He was the County Agricultural Agent for Knox Co in Benjamin, Texas between 1934 and 1941. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a Baptist.

     Wilbert Hale Rice was born on 30-Nov-1919 at DeWitt County, Texas. He was the son of Jesse James Rice and Wilhemena Minnie Schulz. Wilbert Hale Rice died on 23-Aug-1967 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, at age 47 coronary occlusion. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Texas.
     Wilbert Hale Rice was an electrician.

     William Rice was born circa 1555 at Buckinghamshire, England. He was the son of Griffith Rice and Catherine Howard Countess of Bridgew. William Rice married Thomasine Myal. William Rice died circa 1588 at Bures, England.
     William Rice is Sir William Rice. He was granted a coat of arms by Queen Mary of England on May 2, 1555.

     William Eugene Rice is the son of Eugene Herman Rice and Deborah Lorette "Dora" Owen.

     William Eugene Rice Jr. is the son of William Eugene Rice and Elizabeth Marie Rice.

     William Henry "Roane" Rice was born on 7-Apr-1857 at Texas. He was the son of Oliver Hugh Rice and Adeline Prudence Courtney. William Henry "Roane" Rice married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl, daughter of John Karl and Victoria März, on 13-Nov-1882. William Henry "Roane" Rice died on 23-May-1923 at Yoakum, Texas, at age 66. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas.
     William Henry "Roane" Rice was a farmer, had red hair and blue eyes and was an ordained deacon and attended the Yoakum Baptist Church. The 1860 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Oliver Hugh Rice's household; Rice, Oliver, head, 39/m/farmer, real estate value 186, personal estate value 1,200, born Ohio, Adaline, 21/f, born New York, Wm H., 3/m, born Texas, Aaron A.D., 5/m, born Texas, Oliver Jr., 1/m, born Texas. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Abraham Bowen's household; Bowen, Abraham, head, 20/m/w, stockraiser, personal estate value 1,150, born Texas, married May, 1870, Adeline, 50/f/w, born New York, Orrin Rice, 15/m/w, born Texas, William Rice, 12/m/w, born Texas, Amanda Rice, 9/f/w, born Texas, Mary, 4/f/w, born Texas. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 1-Jun-1880 DeWitt County, Texas; wm,25, single, farmer, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Ireland. William Henry "Roane" Rice was listed on DeWitt County tax rolls as having 250 acres, 3 horses, 60 mules, 13 cattle, 3 sheep, 13 hogs for a total value of $749. in 1885. He sold property to Abraham Bowen, signed by W H Rice on 2-Jun-1886 at DeWitt County, Texas. He witnessed the land transaction of Thomas Richard Rice on 20-Apr-1887; sold property inherited from Elizabeth Rice's estate to Mary A. Rice, widow of William W. Rice. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 21-Jun-1900 Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas; Rice, William, head, w/m/Apr 1857/43, married 17 years, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born New York, farmer, owned house, Mary E., wife, w/f/Aug 1858/41, 7 children, 6 living, born Texas, parents Germany, Jessie J., son, w/m/May 1885/15, born Texas, Effie J., son, w/m/Oct 1887/12, born Texas, Salina, daughter, w/f/July 1890/9, born Texas, Amelia, daughter, w/f/Feb 1893/7, born Texas, Eugene H. w/m/6 born Texas, Eva A. Harmes, niece, w/f/Sept 1889/11, born Texas, parents born Germany, John M. Ruston, grandfather, w/m/Aug 1817/82, born North Carolina, parents born Tennessee. William Henry "Roane" Rice swore on an Affidavit that he was 64 years old, nephew of Wm. W. Rice and part heir to his property on 2-Jul-1921 at DeWitt County, Texas.

     William W Rice was born on 21-Oct-1874. He was the son of Asa Samuel Rice and Mary Jane Bradley. William W Rice died on 1-Dec-1875 at age 1.

     William Wilson Rice was born on 1-Jan-1835 at Ohio. He was the son of Thomas McClure Rice and Elizabeth Wilson. William Wilson Rice married Nancy Ann Baker, daughter of William Baker Baker and Vashti White, on 17-Nov-1857 at Guadalupe County, Texas. William Wilson Rice married Cora A Ames on 9-Jan-1877 at DeWitt County, Texas. William Wilson Rice married Mary Ann Cochran, daughter of (?) Cochran, on 5-Nov-1879. William Wilson Rice died on 18-Aug-1886 at DeWitt County, Texas, at age 51.
     William Wilson Rice bought his farm the same day, March 4, 1857 side by side to brother Oliver H. Rice in DeWitt County, TX on 4-Mar-1857. He witnessed the Estate of Elizabeth Rice on 8-Jul-1859 at DeWitt County, Texas; 'The State of Texas; Oliver Rice et al; County of DeWitt; Deed of Release: Know all men by these presents on the Eighth day of July, 1859, that we the undersigned Heirs of the Estate of Elizabeth Rice, deceased of said State and county. Withforth that we the undersigned Heirs of the Estate of the Said Elizabeth Rice do by these presents do bind ourselves and agree that the settlement that we have this day made in the Estate of the said Elizabeth Rice Shall be binding to each and all of us the Heirs of the said Elizabeth Rice and that we have this day made a fair and equal division of all the cattle of the said Estate and the Joseph Newman has in and for his son Leander Newman one of the Heirs of said Estate given unto Asa Asa Rice one of equal kin with Leander Rice all and every part and parcel of the said Leander Newman share in the said Estate forever-- Withforth that we the undersigned Heirs of the said Estate do hereby acknowledge by these presents the receipt of all or part and portion of all the property of the said Estate of Elizabeth Rice owned and we do by these presents receive it as a full and final settlement forever -- Whereunto we sit our hand this date above mentioned. Oliver Rice In Presence of (his mark) Amos A Hill; J S Newman; Joseph Bennett; A A Rice; T R Rice. The State of Texas: Personally appeared before me; County of DeWitt; James N Smith clerk of the County Court of said County: Amos A Hill; one of the subscribing witness to the foregoing instrument of writing who to me is well known and he after being duly sworn on his oath says that he is acquainted with all the party subscribing the same and that he saw each of them sign and seal the same and they acknowledge to be their act and deed for the purpose therein set forth and that they requested him to witness the same -- Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Clinton the 19^th day of July A D 1859: James N Smith Cty Clerk. The State of Texas; County of DeWitt; I hereby certify that the above instrument of writing was filed in my office for record on Tuesday the 19^th day of July A D 1859 at 10 oclock a m and that it was duly recorded in Record Book - - In Book H on page 455 on the same day and date as 11 oclock a m. Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Clinton this 19^th day of July A D 1859.      James N Smith Cty Clerk.' This Deed of Release, Oliver Rice et al, was transcribed by Anita J. Cooper. William Wilson Rice witnessed the note of James Rice on 10-Dec-1859 at DeWitt County, Texas; sold all of his part of his mother's estate to his brother, William Rice, witnessed by Amos A. Hill and Alice A Hill. The 1860 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 1-Jun-1860 DeWitt County, Texas; Rice, William W., head, 25, m, farmer, real estate value 252, personal estate value 1,050, born Ohio; Nancy Ann, 17, f, born Alabama; Asa S., 15, m, born Texas; James, 31, m, born Ohio. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1870 DeWitt County, Texas; Rice, William W., head, 35/m/w, stockraiser, real estate value 1,000, personal estate value 1,000, born Ohio, Ann, 29/f/w, born Alabama, Thomas, 27/m/w, stockdriver, born Texas, Martha, 23/f/w, born North Carolina, Nannie A., 5/f/w, born Texas, Sidney, 1/f/w, born Texas, Meranda Sermon, 13/f/w, born Louisaina, William Fatheree, 7/m/w, born Texas, Martha F Fatheree, 3/f/w, born Texas, Louise Fatheree, 9/12/f/w, born Texas. William Wilson Rice sold 224 acres to Thomas R. Rice; sold 250 acres to Asa S. Rice on 22-Jan-1875. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 1-Jun-1880; head, 45; Mary Ann, wife, 25; Lucinda Fathereee, orphan, 10. W. W. Rice is on the tax rolls as having 302 acres, 4 horses, 100 mules, 60 cattle for a total value of $2,360 in 1885 at DeWitt County, Texas.