William K. RICE: Appalachian Aristocracy

1916 - 1997 (81 years)

Generation: 1

William K. RICE was born 06 Jul 1916, Newton Co. IN (son of Dr. Clair Malcolm RICE and Mabel Burgess); died 11 Sep 1997, St. Louis Co. MO; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis Co. MO.

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OBITUARY

From Find A Grave

William K. Rice, 81; Was Credit Manager

William K. Rice, a retired credit manager for McKesson Drug Co. in St. Louis, died Thursday (Sept. 11, 1997) at his home in Fenton after suffering from prostate cancer. He was 81.

Mr. Rice was a credit manager for 25 years with Mc Kesson, a wholesale drug firm, before he retired in 1982. He joined the company in 1935.

In the late 1940's he was involved with the Boy Scouts here. He was formerly active at Concord Trinity Methodist Church in south St. Louis County.

Mr. Rice was born in Roselawn, Ind., and grew up in Butler, Mo. After attending the old City College of Law and Finance in St. Louis, he served in the Army infantry in the European Theatre in World War II.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road, Affton. The funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The body will be entombed at Sunset Memorial Park & Mausoleum.

Among the survivors are his wife, Nancy N. Rice; a daughter, Ruth Patterson of Mount Laurel, NJ; three sons, William K. Rice of Winnetka, Ill., Bart Rice of Murray, Utah, and Robert E. Rice of Lee's Summit, Mo.; a sister, Ruth Thomas of Oklahoma City; two brothers, John H. Rice of Kirkwood and Dr. C.M. Rice of Evanston, Ill.; and five granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concord Trinity Methodist Church, 5275 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 63126.

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Rice, William K., Age 81, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997. He retired in 1982 from McKesson Corp., after a 47 year career, including 30 yrs in Chicago, 15 years in St. Louis and 2 years St. Paul.

He served a 3 year tour of duty during World War II with the 89th Infantry Division, 355th Regiment, in the European Theater. During his retirement he traveled extensively during the winter months. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America for 20 years and active in the Methodist Church, wherever he was located.

Born July 6, 1916 to Dr. C.M. and Mable Rice (nee Burgess), he grew up in Butler, MO and attended City College of Law & Finance in St. Louis.

He was the dear husband of the late Esther Rice (nee Bartlett) and the beloved husband of Nancy Rice (nee Neu), dear father of William K. (Marion) Rice, Jr. of Winnetka, IL, Ruth R. (Gene) Patterson of Mt. Laurel, NJ, R. Bartlett of Murray, UT and Robert E. of Lee's Summit, MO; dear brother of Dr. C.M. (Arlene) Rice Jr., John H. Rice, Ruth R. Thomas and the late Burgess J. and James V. Rice, dear grand-father to 5 granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Sat., Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m. at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126. In parlor Friday 4-8 p.m.

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William married Ruth Esther Bartlett. Ruth was born 25 Oct 1917, Bates Co. MO; died 16 May 1963, Chicago, Cook Co. IL; was buried , Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook Co. IL. [Group Sheet]

Children:

William married Nancy Neu. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

Dr. Clair Malcolm RICE was born 03 Jun 1879, Hebron, Porter Co. IN (son of James Vinton RICE and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Malcolm); died 15 Feb 1953, Chicago, Cook Co. IL; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

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OBITUARY

Chicago Daily Tribune; 17 Feb 1953

Clair M. Rice, Sr., M.D., age 73, formerly of Butler, MO, and Roselawn, Ind., husband of the late Mabel, nee Burgess; dear father of Burgess J., James V. , Clair M. Jr., M.D., John H., William K., Ruth Thomas, brother of Mrs. Lucie Cook, grandfather of 12. Services Tuesday, Feb 17, 2 pm, at Phillips funeral home, Hebron, Ind. Interment at Hebron, Ind.

The Vidette-Messenger; 16 February 1953

Senior Dr. Rice,
Native of Hebron,
Dies In Chicago

HEBRON, Feb. 16 ? Dr. Clair Rice, Sr., a native of Hebron who practiced medicine for 20 years in the DeMotte-Roselawn vicinity, died of a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday morning at 6 o'clock in the Fullerton Convalescent home in Chicago. He was 73 years old.

Dr. Rice, who was born in Hebron June 3, 1879, had been at the home for the past four months following two months spent in a hospital. In recent years he practiced at Butler, Mo.

He married Mabel Burgess of Hebron, who preceded him in death about 10 years ago. Surviving are four sons, Burgess J. of Chicago, James V. of Louisville, Ky., Dr. Clair M. Rice, Jr., Skokie, Ill., and John H. of St. Louis; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Oklahoma City; and 12 grandchildren.

Memorial rites will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m., at the Phillips Funeral home in Hebron with the Rev. W. Ray Kuhn, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery.

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Clair married Mabel Burgess. Mabel was born 18 Apr 1877, Chicago, Cook Co. IL; died 09 Feb 1943, Bates Co. MO; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Mabel Burgess was born 18 Apr 1877, Chicago, Cook Co. IL; died 09 Feb 1943, Bates Co. MO; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

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She was adopted by Joseph and Ann Burgess, of Hebron, Indiana from the Chicago Orphan Asylum. Her birth name was Ellen Dolan.

She was a graduate of Valparaiso University and taught school before she married.

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Children:

Burgess J. RICE was born 10 Dec 1903, Newton Co. IN; died 08 Mar 1989, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co. FL; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co. FL.
James Vinton RICE was born 17 Aug 1905, Newton Co. IN; died 30 Jan 1967, Louisville, Jefferson Co. KY; was buried , Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co. KY.
Dr. Clair Malcolm RICE, Jr. was born 22 Aug 1908, Newton Co. IN; died 04 Nov 2001, Cook Co. IL; was buried , Maryhill Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum ,Niles, Cook Co. IL.
John H. RICE was born 27 Oct 1911, Newton Co. IN; died 02 Dec 2005, Pennsylvania; was buried , Saint Peter Cemetery, Kirkwood, St. Louis Co. MO.
1. William K. RICE was born 06 Jul 1916, Newton Co. IN; died 11 Sep 1997, St. Louis Co. MO; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis Co. MO.
Ruth E. RICE was born 28 Apr 1919, Newton Co. IN; died 13 Jan 1998, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co. OK; was buried , Cremated.

Generation: 3

James Vinton RICE was born 01 Mar 1833, Athens Co. OH (son of James RICE and Violetta Keeton); died 10 Nov 1911, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

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OBITUARY

Lake County Star; 17 Nov. 1911

James Rice departed from this earth last Thursday night at the home of his son, Dr. C. M. Rice, at Rose Lawn, at the age of 78 years and 8 months. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and about two weeks ago went to the home of his son where he gradually failed, until called by the death angel.

The remains were brought to his home here Saturday, accompanied by his daughters Mrs. Bertha Henry and Miss Lucie Rice, both who are teachers in Illinois. The funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church, Sunday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. C. M. Filer. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian Church.

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James married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Malcolm. Elizabeth was born 13 Apr 1852, New York; died 28 Mar 1910, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Malcolm was born 13 Apr 1852, New York; died 28 Mar 1910, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

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OBITUARY

Lake County Star, Crown Point, IN; 1 April 1910,

The people of Hebron received the sad news Tuesday morning that Mrs. James Rice had died very suddenly at her home Monday night at 11 o'clock, of heart disease. She had been about her usual household duties during the day, and retired early. In the night her daughter Lucy heard her making a slight noise and by the time she could investigate the cause she was dead.

The deceased was about 58 years of age, was a member of the congregational church and a loyal worker of the W. C. T. U. She leaves two children, Miss Lucy and Dr. C. M. Rice, of Rose Lawn, also a step daughter, Mrs. Bertha Henry, and a loving husband, James Rice, to mourn her loss. Funeral at the house at 1 o'clock, Thursday.

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The Evening Messenger, Valparaiso, IN; 29 March 1910

Death at Hebron

Mrs. J. V. Rice, a well known resident of Hebron, died this morning. She had been sick about a week. She was about 50 years old, and besides her husband leaves two daughters, Bertha and Lucy, both teachers school teachers in the Boone township schools, and one son, Br. C.M. Rice, of Rose Lawn, Ind.

[Note: Bertha was her stepdaughter]

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The daily Vidette, Valparaiso, IN; 29 March 29 1910

Hebron Woman Dies Suddenly

Hebron and vicinity was deeply shocked this morning to learn of the sudden and entirely unexpected death of Mrs. James Rice, which occurred last night at eleven o'clock. She had been around Hebron yesterday afternoon and appeared to be in her usual health. Death was due to an attack of heart trouble. Mrs. Rice was about 60 years of age and is survived by her husband and three children. She was a prominent church member and well known as a W.C.T.U. worker.

Buried:
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Children:

2. Dr. Clair Malcolm RICE was born 03 Jun 1879, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; died 15 Feb 1953, Chicago, Cook Co. IL; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.
Lucie RICE was born 1886, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; died 1970; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.
Ethel Louise RICE was born 07 May 1887, Porter Co. IN; died 11 Jun 1904, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

Generation: 4

James RICE was born 27 Nov 1795, Virginia (son of James RICE and Mary); died 06 Aug 1874, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

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BIOGRAPHY

From Find A Grave
From Ruth Rice Patterson, his second great grandaughter

James Rice was born 27 November 1795 in the area of Wythe and Russell Counties, Virginia which later became Tazewell County created 20 December 1799. Specific parents cannot be proven. His age and birth date are taken from his Hebron Cemetery burial record; age at death. 6 August 1874, 78 years, 8 months, 10 days. James? family moved from Virginia to Gallia County, Ohio in the early 1800?s.

James can first be documented in August 1812 in Gallia County, Ohio where he is reflected as a private in the Ohio Militia in Captain Isaac Butler?s Company (9Aug1812 ? 9Oct1812) which was mobilized for the War of 1812. He again enlisted in Captain Joseph W. Ross? Company (1Sep1813 ? 1Mar1814) and served in the Detroit, Michigan area until discharged in March 1814. In 1850 James filed a Land Bounty claim with the US Government for this military service and was awarded 160 acres of government land located in Iowa. He later sold his interest in that land to another individual who took possession of the land in Iowa.

In 1815 James Rice married Violetta ?Zeletty? Keeton, 21 February 1815, in Gallia County, Ohio. Violetta Keeton was the daughter of David Keeton a Revolutionary War soldier residing in Gallia County, Ohio at the time. That marriage produced seven children, daughters Irena, Fatima and Esther, and sons Edward W., Tazwell (T.S.), Elias M., and James V. They were all born in the Gallia/Jackson/Athens County area of Ohio.

In late 1834, James Rice purchased land equating to approximately 120 acres in Athens County, Ohio (Athens County Deeds, Vol 7, pg 704). In 1850 due to county boundary changes that land relocated into newly formed Vinton County, Ohio. In the 1850 US Federal Census, the family was living in South Brown Township, Vinton County, Ohio. The James Rice family lived at this location until September 1856 when James and Violetta sold the family farm and moved to Eagle Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana. All of their seven children and their families moved with them to Indiana.

James was a farmer in Lake/Porter County, Indiana until his death, 6 August 1874. He owned land in Sections 15 and 16, Township 33N, Range 7W. Land which straddled County Line Road between Lake and Porter Counties.

His wife, Violetta, preceded him in death (15 September 1869). Both are buried in the Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Indiana.

His obituary is a two sentence entry in the Porter County Vidette, dated 13 August 1874, Vol. 18, Pg.3, Col. 5. ?Died, on the 5th inst., at his residence two miles southwest of here, James Rice, Sen. He was a soldier in the War of 1812?.

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James married Violetta Keeton. Violetta was born 03 Oct 1793, Virginia; died 15 Sep 1869, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Violetta Keeton was born 03 Oct 1793, Virginia; died 15 Sep 1869, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.

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Children:

Irena RICE was born 10 Feb 1816, Athens Co. OH; died 01 Sep 1878, Lake Co. IN; was buried , Orchard Grove Cemetery Lowell Lake Co. IN.
Edward RICE was born 06 Jan 1818, Athens Co. OH; died 07 Jul 1880, Knox Co. IL; was buried , Westfall Cemetery, Victoria, Knox Co. IL.
Tazewell S. RICE was born 1821, Athens Co. OH; died 15 Nov 1870, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.
Fatima RICE was born 03 Feb 1823, Athens Co. OH; died 26 Feb 1900, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Carter Cemetery, Porter Co. IN.
Esther RICE was born 11 Jun 1824, Athens Co. OH; died 22 Mar 1902, Greenwood Co. KS; was buried , Twin Grove Cemetery, Severy, Greenwood Co. KS.
Elias M. RICE was born 1827, Athens Co. OH; died 14 Feb 1901, Emporia, Lyon Co. KS; was buried , Twin Grove Cemetery, Severy, Greenwood Co. KS.
4. James Vinton RICE was born 01 Mar 1833, Athens Co. OH; died 10 Nov 1911, Hebron, Porter Co. IN; was buried , Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Porter Co. IN.