George Washington RICE

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George married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

George married Ruth Marvin. Ruth was born 01 Apr 1802; died 01 Jan 1897, Dakota Co. MN; was buried , Red Rose Cemetery, Waterford, Dakota Co. MN. [Group Sheet]

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David married Sarah Myrick 29 Mar 1829, Athens Co. OH. [Group Sheet]

David married Rosanna G. Jones 20 Dec 1839, Hancock Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

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From Find A Grave

"TAPS" FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN

Death of Geo. W Rice of Orton Twp. Occurred Last Sunday Evening

George W. Rice, a Civil War veteran, who for fifteen years has been a highly respected resident of Orton township, this county, died at his home Sunday evening, December 9, at 9:15 o'clock. The direct cause of his death was pleurisy, but he had been declining in health for months and his friends realized that the end was but a short time away.

George W. Rice was born in the state of Illinois June 15, 1839, and was therefore over 78 years of age. He came to Minnesota when a young man, settling at Northfield, where at the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, he enlisted in Company "F", 8th Regiment of Minnesota Volunteers, and served with honor throughout the war. He was under General Thomas and participated in the terrible battles waged in Tennessee. Later he was a member of the troops who went to the Bad Lands in South Dakota to subdue an Indian tribe which caused much trouble after the war.

Some years after the war he came to Todd county where he lived several years and then came to Orton township fifteen years ago where he had since made his home. Deceased was an exemplary citizen, a kind and loving husband and father and he numbered his friends in this part of Wadena county by the hundreds.

"Dad" Rice, as he was affectionately called by his friends, was a true blue patriot and never did he think of himself too old to serve his beloved country. He risked his life hundreds of times and suffered untold hardships during the Civil War and always said that he would do it again to defend "Old Glory" which should be an inspiration to all young men in the present time of danger to our glorious nation.

Deceased is survived by his second wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in the McClure cemetery in Lyons township. Rev Smith preaching the funeral sermon.

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Canton Pilot; 16 Jan 1919

Freeman Rice

Freeman Rice was born in Ohio, November 25, 1830, died January 12, 1919, at the age of 88 years, 1 month, 17 days.
He moved to Indiana in childhood and lived there till he was married. He moved to Missouri in 1869.

His family consisted of five boys and three girls of which one of the daughters, Mrs. Anna Edwards and three sons, E.C. Rice of Evergreen, Colorado, H.E. Rice of Cameron, Missouri and M.E. Rice of Dixon, Illinois, still remain.
Mr. Rice has been living here with his daughter, Mrs. Edwards at the hotel where he died Sunday. Twenty-nine grandchildren also survive him.

The remains were taken to Cameron, Missouri, Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Edwards and H.E. Rice for burial. The family has the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

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Freeman married Nancy Benn 15 Apr 1855, Porter Co. IN. Nancy was born 1838, Ohio; died 1858, LaPorte Co. IN; was buried , Unknown, La Porte Co. IN. [Group Sheet]

Freeman married Minerva Jane Clark Jun 1859, LaPorte Co. IN. Minerva was born 1841; died 03 Aug 1878, Jefferson Co. NB; was buried , Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Jefferson Co. NB. [Group Sheet]

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Frances married Henry Olney. Henry was born 17 Nov 1832; died 31 Jul 1917, Seward Co. NB; was buried , Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Seward Co. NB. [Group Sheet]

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7 IA Infantry Co. I

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Canton Pilot, Canton, KS; 10 March 1938

MRS. ANNA EDWARDS DIED YESTERDAY

Funeral Services Today at the Baptist Church
Mrs. Anna Rice Edwards, 82 years old, since 1879 a resident of Canton, passed away at the home of her grandson, Warren Edwards, in Wichita, yesterday morning following a long illness. The funeral will be held this afternoon, 2 o'clock at the Canton Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Harry Burden. Interment will be made in the Canton cemetery.

Canton chapter of Eastern Star of which she was a charter member will have charge of the service at the cemetery.
Mrs. Edwards was a native of Indiana. She was born at Westville. On October 19, 1873 she was married to John W. Edwards at Fairbury, Nebr. She was the mother of three sons: Floyd, and Arvin Willis, both deceased; and Charles M. Edwards of Wichita, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Fay Champlin.

She was a member of the Christian church, Order of Eastern Star and Past Matrons club. She was a charter member of the Canton chapter of Eastern Star and a past worthy matron.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwards came to Canton to enter the hotel business. They moved the old hotel from north of the Rock Island tracks and joined it onto another building which made the present Canton Hotel. After her husband's death, Mrs. Edwards operated the hotel for a number of years.
"Grandmother" Edwards, as she was affectionately known to many in the community, had a wide circle of neighbors and friends who sorrow at her death.

Hanna married John W. Edwards. [Group Sheet]

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Freemont Evening Tribune, Freemont, NB; 17 August 1916

MRS. WALLACE SMITH

Resident of Fremont for Many Years Answers Final Call

After an illness of about two years, Mrs. Wallace Smith, wife of a well-known North Western engineer, died at a hospital in Omaha last evening at 5:10. Mrs. Smith's condition had been serious for several weeks. A post
mortem was determined upon, as a means of establishing the cause of her illness. It was to be held in Omaha today. The body will be brought to Fremont this afternoon over the North Western.

Mrs. Smith was born in September, 1863, in Indiana. Her parents afterwards resided in Fairbury, Neb. From there Mrs. Smith, whose name was then Leora Bell Rice, came to Fremont in 1890. She was married to Mr. Smith February 23, 1891. Their residence in Fremont since that time has been continuous. Mrs. Smith won many warm friends, who regarded her highly. A few years ago she united with the Presbyterian church.

The immediate surviving relatives are the husband and one daughter, Mrs. Hope Nelson. There are three brothers, residing in Dixon, Ill., Princeton, Mo., and Evergreen, Colo., and one sister residing at Trenton, Kas. All of the brothers and the sister are expected to arrive in time for the funeral, the hour of which will be announced later.

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Fremont Evening Tribune, Fremont, NB 18 August 1916

Local Brevities Funeral of Mrs. Smith

The funeral of Mrs. Wallace Smith who died at an Omaha hospital where she had been taken for treatment will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 p.m. The pastor, the Rev. Nathaniel McGiffin, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. The body was brought to Freemont from Omaha yesterday.

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Leora married Wallace Smith. [Group Sheet]

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Sterling News Gazette, Sterling, IL; 9 November 1954

MILTON E. RICE, STERLING HOTEL PROPRIETOR, DIES

Milton E. Rice, 89, prominent hotel man for more than 40 years died at 7:45 p.m. Monday following a brief illness.
Mr. Rice, who operated the Lincoln Hotel in Sterling, during his years as hotel man had establishments in Sterling, Dixon, Elgin, DeKalb and Freeport.

Milton was born Oct. 28, 1865 in Westville, Ind. and came to Illinois when a young man. He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away in January of 1947.

Mr. Rice observed his 89th birthday Thursday, Oct. 28 when members of his family gathered at the Lincoln Hotel for a dinner party.

Milton is survived by three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Keith Benson Sr., of Sterling; Mrs. Carl Degenhart, St. Charles, and Mrs. Grover McDonald, Dixon; Roy Rice, DeKalb, and Lee Rice, Tucason, Ariz. Ten grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Trouth Funeral Home, with Rev. Vernon Jones, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Dixon, officiating.

A memorial service will be conducted later. Entombment was made in Memorial Mausoleum, Riverside Cemetery, Sterling.



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Plot: Mausoleum_NW_C_26
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Son of Freeman F. & Minerva Jane Clark Rice
Husband of Mary Jane "Minnie" Jones Rice
Parents of Olga, Alice, Roy F., Lee J., Ruth Rice

Milton married Mary Jane (Minnie) Jones. Mary was born 11 Feb 1876, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co. OH; died 22 Jan 1947, Whiteside Co. IL; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside Co. IL. [Group Sheet]

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Cameron News Observer, Cameron, MO; 2 March 1949

H.E. RICE PASSED AWAY

Mr. Henry E. Rice passed away at his home on east Second street Wednesday morning at 9:30. He had only been ill two days and was suddenly taken worse Tuesday night. The remains will lie in state at the Poland Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

He is survived by the wife of the home, three daughters, Mrs. Clifford Myers of Turney, Mrs. Joseph Wright of Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Charles Logue, Cameron; three sons, Walter Rice of Richmond, Calif., Milton Rice, of the home and Glee Rice of Dayton, Ohio. Also a number of grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.

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Cameron News Observer, Cameron, MO; 3March 1949

Funeral services for the late Mr. H.E. Rice will be held at the Poland Funeral chapel, Friday at 2 p.m. The Elder R.S. Budd of Polo will be in charge of the services.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

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Henry married Icy Arnetta Smith. Icy was born 18 Jun 1871, Ashland Co. KY; died 31 Mar 1950, Kansas City, Jackson Co. MO; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Clinton Co. MO. [Group Sheet]

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Cameron Daily News, Cameron, MO; 24 May 1914

Funeral Tomorrow

The body of Edgar E. Rice, who died in Phoenix, Ar., Saturday, is expected to arrive tonight at 8:30. It will be taken to the Nichols Undertaking establishment and remain until tomorrow when it will be taken to the home of his brother H.E. Rice. Funeral service will be held there at 10 o'clock a.m. conducted by Rev. Kilborn. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.


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Mrs. Effie Rosealpha Ferrell, age 86 passed away at a local hospital Saturday afternoon. Rites will be held at the Graves Chapel Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Ferrell was born at Fairburry, Nebraska in 1863. Her dad served in the Civil War, her mother passed away when she was nine years old. When she was fifteen, she went to work as a dishwasher at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She was married to George Washington Ferrell in 1880 in Colorado Springs. Two boys, Tom and Lew were born while they lived there. They moved to Sturgis, South Dakota in a wagon pulled by oxen, as a part of a wagon train. They next moved to Meade County, South Dakota in the Black Hills where Jess, Charley, Gene, Iris, George and Orlando were born. Mr. Ferrell ran a blacksmith shop there and worked on Norman Dam. They moved to Vale, South Dakota where they homesteaded starting in 1893. In 1929, they came to Broadus, Montana and had resided in Miles City, Montana the last three years. Mr. Ferrell preceded her in death ten years ago.

After some years Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell separated.

Nine boys and one girl were born to this union and surviving also are 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Five sons reside in Miles City, Charles, Eugene, Marcus Allen, George and one son, Tom Ferrell, is in the Veterans Hospital at Fort Harrison. A daughter, Iris Raaen lives at Sturgis, S. D.

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Effie married George Washington Ferrell. George was born 03 Sep 1862, Richland Co. OH; died 11 May 1940, Washington Co. UT; was buried , Saint George City Cemetery, Saint George, Washington Co. UT. [Group Sheet]