Leander Green Newman

M, (May 23, 1849 - Apr 2, 1933)
FatherJoseph Austin Newman b. Oct 2, 1827, d. Nov 19, 1872
MotherMary L. Rice b. 1829, d. after Sep 14, 1850
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Leander Green Newman and wife Malinda Wofford Newman
     Leander Green Newman was born on May 23, 1849 at Wharton County, Texas. He married Malinda Wofford on Jul 6, 1876 at DeWitt County, Texas. Leander Green Newman died on Apr 2, 1933 at Nordheim, DeWitt County, Texas, at age 83, death certificate says he was born May 23, 1847 and was 85 yrs, 10 months and 9 days old. Informant was John Newman of Yorktown (Leander's son.)
     The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 25, 1900 Atascosa County, Texas. He , who resides on a farm near town, was the first white child born in Yorktown more that 88 years ago. On the occasion of his recent birthday, he entertained his family and friends with an old fashioned barbecue and cowboy ??? was also on the menu.
His parents lived in a little house ? the creek, near where high-? ? crosses the stream. Mr Newman does not remember jut when he learned to ride, but at the age of 15 he was ne of the best ? this part of the country. He was often allowed to go on the ? roundup in the spring before he was 12 years of age.
To him, while he was a child ?hing was more fascinating than ?lour days and nights out on the range, just to hear the cowboys sing to the cattle to quiet them when the weather becme stormy.
Food cooked over the camp fire and smell of boiling coffee and a hard days work was all the stimulus a man eeds for his appetite.
Mr. Newman drove catle overland to Kansas City, before he was ? years old. in 1937 at Blanche West Creppon, Yorktown, DeWitt County.

Family

Malinda Wofford b. Apr 26, 1857, d. Nov 3, 1918
Children

Adeline Prudence Courtney

F, (Jun 21, 1839 - Jun 23, 1909)
FatherTruman Courtney b. 1816, d. between Aug 30, 1850 and Sep 5, 1851
MotherAmanda Garey b. between 1819 and 1821, d. after 1880
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Anita Jean Cooper
probably Adeline P. (Courtney) Rice
     Adeline Prudence Courtney was born on Jun 21, 1839 at New York. She married Oliver Hugh Rice, son of Thomas (McClure) Rice and Elizabeth Wilson, on Mar 23, 1854 at DeWitt County, Texas. Adeline Prudence Rice married Abraham Bowen, son of Green George Bowen and Mary Elizabeth Fobar, on May 16, 1870 at DeWitt County, Texas. Adeline Prudence Bowen died on Jun 23, 1909 at DeWitt County, Texas, at age 70 and was buried at Alexander Cemetery.
     She lived with her mother and step-father, John M. Rustin, after Oliver's death. She was 5' 7" with red hair, blue eyes and was a Missionary Baptist.

Family 1

Oliver Hugh Rice b. Aug 1, 1830, d. before May 16, 1870
Children

Family 2

Abraham Bowen b. Mar 14, 1850, d. Feb 27, 1923
Children

William Henry "Roane" Rice

M, (Apr 7, 1857 - May 23, 1923)
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. Aug 1, 1830, d. before May 16, 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. Jun 21, 1839, d. Jun 23, 1909
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Anita Jean Cooper
William Henry Rice Family: Effie J., Jerome Harley, Edward Eugene, Jesse James, Salina, William Henry, Mary Elizabeth (Karl), Amelia.
     William Henry "Roane" Rice was born on Apr 7, 1857 at Texas. He married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl, daughter of John Karl and Victoria März, on Nov 13, 1882. William Henry "Roane" Rice died on May 23, 1923 at Yoakum, Texas, at age 66 of cerebral hemorrhage; informant E. J. Rice; death certificate no 80. Per Kraig Rice: William Henry Rice had a stroke and was unconscious. He laid in bed at the old farm house for a week and never regained consciousness. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum.
     He was a farmer, had red hair and blue eyes, was 6' tall. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 1, 1880 DeWitt County, Texas; wm,25, single, farmer, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Ireland. He 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 Jun 2, 1886 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 21, 1900 Yoakum; 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. He was ordained a deacon in 1909. He sold his land, a little at a time, and send 4 of his children, Jesse, James, E. J., Amelia, and Eugene to Palacios Baptist Academy between 1911 and 1917. He swore on an Affidavit that he was 64 years old, nephew of Wm. W. Rice and part heir to his property on Jul 2, 1921 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Children

Oren Adelbert Rice

M, (Jul 8, 1855 - Jan 25, 1925)
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. Aug 1, 1830, d. before May 16, 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. Jun 21, 1839, d. Jun 23, 1909
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Anita Jean Cooper
Oren and Mary Alice (Hodges) Rice
     Oren Adelbert Rice was born on Jul 8, 1855 at DeWitt County, Texas. He married Mary Alice Hodges, daughter of Daniel (Progenitor) Hodges and Mary Wheelace, on May 13, 1875 at Goliad County. Oren Adelbert Rice died on Jan 25, 1925 at Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas, at age 69 [died of pneumonia; informant S. C. Parker; death certificate no 1348 or 01112]. He was buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County, military style by the KKK per Mildred Parker Reinhardt. Mildred said she remembered it. She was about 6 yrs old when he died. Obituary from the Cuero Record: "Crossenville, Jan. 27. The death angel visited the Rice home taking away the beloved father and grandfather. Mr. Rice was laid to rest in the Alexander Cemetery Monday afternoon, Jan 26, at 4 o'clock."
     He was described as black hair, blue eyes, 5'8" tall. He was a farmer and avid hunter. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 9, 1880 DeWitt County, Texas; Rice, Oren A., head, w/m/24, farmer, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Ireland, Alice, wife, w/f/20, born Texas, father born Alabama, mother born Illinois, Mary A., daughter, w/f/4, born Texas, Nancy E., daughter, w/f/2, born Texas. He is listed on DeWitt County tax rolls as having 117 acres, 2 horses, 22 mules, 2 cattle, 3 hogs for a total of $545 in 1885. He with W H Rice, J H Wood, A E Wood and his wife, all of DeWitt County, and J M Newman and his wife Mary E Newman, of Caldwell County, sold property located on the waters of Little Brushy Creek to Abraham Bowen for $200 (signed by O A Rice et al) on Jun 2, 1886 at Terryville, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 1, 1900 Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas; Rice, Oren A., head, w/m/July 1855/49, married 25 years, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Pen or Ten. The 1910 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Apr 15, 1910 DeWitt County; Oren 55, farmer, father born Ohio, mother born Pennsylvania; Alice 50, father born Alabama, mother born Illinois; Truman 14, Bettee 12, Ethel 10; 37 years married; 10 children.

Family

Mary Alice Hodges b. Dec 16, 1859, d. Jan 12, 1931
Children

Oliver Hugh Rice Jr.

M, (before Jul, 1859 - circa 1870)
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. Aug 1, 1830, d. before May 16, 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. Jun 21, 1839, d. Jun 23, 1909
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Anita Jean Cooper
     Oliver Hugh Rice Jr. was born before Jul, 1859 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. He died circa 1870 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Amanda Elizabeth Rice

F, (Mar 24, 1861 - Jan 25, 1906)
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. Aug 1, 1830, d. before May 16, 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. Jun 21, 1839, d. Jun 23, 1909
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Anita Jean Cooper
Amanda Elizabeth (Rice) Wood
     Amanda Elizabeth Rice was born on Mar 24, 1861 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. She married James Madison Wood, son of John Wood and Polly Ann Morrow, on Sep 20, 1877 at Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas. Amanda Elizabeth Wood died on Jan 25, 1906 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas, at age 44 in childbirth of hemorrage and was buried at Alexander Cemetery.
     She sold property to Abraham Bowen (signed by J H Wood - his mark and his wife A E Wood - her mark) on Jun 2, 1886 at DeWitt County, Texas. She was a Primitive Baptist. She was 5' 3" with red hair and blue-grey eyes.

Family

James Madison Wood b. Nov 2, 1858, d. Jan 6, 1948
Children

Mary Elizabeth Rice

F, (May 17, 1866 - Sep 6, 1897)
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. Aug 1, 1830, d. before May 16, 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. Jun 21, 1839, d. Jun 23, 1909
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Anita Jean Cooper
     Mary Elizabeth Rice was born on May 17, 1866 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. She married James Milton Newman, son of Joseph Austin Newman and Elizabeth Dedrick Baker, on Dec 13, 1882 at DeWitt County, Texas. Mary Elizabeth Newman died on Sep 6, 1897 at age 31 and was buried at Alexander Cemetery. She is believed to be buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County.
     She sold property to Abraham Bowen (signed by J M Newman and Mary Newman - her mark) on Jun 2, 1886 at Caldwell County, Texas. She bought land from Abraham Bowen for $250 on Oct 22, 1896 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

James Milton Newman b. Oct 16, 1859, d. May 9, 1938
Children

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl

F, (Aug 4, 1858 - Jun 18, 1940)
FatherJohn Karl b. Apr 1, 1818, d. Jun 4, 1874
MotherVictoria März b. Sep 1, 1820, d. Apr 23, 1896
     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl was born on Aug 4, 1858 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married William Henry "Roane" Rice, son of Oliver Hugh Rice and Adeline Prudence Courtney, on Nov 13, 1882. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Rice died on Jun 18, 1940 at Lavaca County, Texas, at age 81 and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family

William Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
Children

Victoria Rice

F, (Nov 29, 1883 - Dec 1, 1883)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Victoria Rice was born on Nov 29, 1883. She died on Dec 1, 1883 and was buried at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Jesse James Rice

M, (May 2, 1885 - Dec 15, 1949)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Jesse James Rice
     Jesse James Rice was born on May 2, 1885 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. He married Wilhemena Minnie Schulz, daughter of Christian Schulz and Friederika Monke, on Aug 22, 1906 at Yoakum, Lavaca County. Jesse James Rice died on Dec 15, 1949 at Yoakum at age 64 of heart attack; death certificate no 62754; informant Mrs. Agnes Kelley, daughter. Per Kraig Rice: Jesse James Rice had a continuous painful heart attack that lasted for three days. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum.
     He was educated at Palacios Baptist Academy, Palacios. He then entered the ministry and was an ordained minister in the Missionary Baptist Church.

Family

Wilhemena Minnie Schulz b. Dec 24, 1887, d. May 1, 1976
Children

Effie Justin "E. J." Rice

M, (Oct 1, 1887 - Sep 9, 1973)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Effie Justin "E. J." Rice was born on Oct 1, 1887 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. He married Bertha Pierce, daughter of Charles David Pierce and Lucinda Jane Bell, on Sep 22, 1915 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. Effie Justin "E. J." Rice died on Sep 9, 1973 at Houston, Harris County, at age 85 [death certificate no 77780; informant was his wife, Mrs. Bertha Rice (by phone); cause of death myocardial infarction; coronary atherosclerosis] and was buried at County Line Cemetery, DeWitt County.
     He was a school teacher at Center School #1 in DeWitt County for $55 per month in 1912. He was a U. S. Postal Service letter carrier in DeWitt County, retired in 1957 after 39 years service between 1918 and 1957 at Yoakum.

Family

Bertha Pierce b. May 23, 1895, d. Jul 7, 1987
Children

Selena Rice

F, (Jul 26, 1890 - Feb 17, 1948)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Selena Rice
     Selena Rice was born on Jul 26, 1890. She married Frank Anton Mueck Sr. on Sep 14, 1926. Selena Rice died on Feb 17, 1948 at age 57.
     She [deaf].

Family

Frank Anton Mueck Sr. b. Jul 26, 1890, d. Apr 8, 1958

Amelia Rice

F, (Feb 21, 1893 - Jan 9, 1986)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Amelia Rice
     Amelia Rice was born on Feb 21, 1893 at Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas. She married George Statham Whitley on Apr 30, 1922 at Yoakum, Texas. Amelia Whitley died on Jan 9, 1986 at San Luis Obispo, California, at age 92.
     She was educated in 1916 at Palacios, Texas, at Palacios Baptist Academy. She served during World War I. She taught school for 2 years then became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 1957 and worked at White Memorial Medical Center for 28 years, until age 78 between 1957 and 1971.

Family

George Statham Whitley b. Jul 21, 1889, d. Apr 2, 1962
Children

Eugene Herman Rice

M, (Sep 16, 1894 - Aug 1, 1960)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Eugene Herman Rice was born on Sep 16, 1894 at DeWitt County, Texas. He married Norene Dubose on Oct 27, 1920 at DeWitt County, Texas. Eugene Herman Rice married Deborah Lorette "Dora" Owen, daughter of Meeks Owen and Anna Laurette Phillips, on Nov 8, 1924 at Lavaca County, Texas. Eugene Herman Rice died on Aug 1, 1960 at Yoakum, Texas, at age 65 probate of will lists all 7 children
[died of myocardial infarction; death certificate no 49666; informant Mrs. Dora Rice, wife]. He was buried [Buffington Funeral Home] at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Texas.
     Per Kraig Rice's interview with Truman C. Rice: Eugene & Dora Rice had a trunk in the attic of their old house filled with family records, old letters, and information of all kinds concerning the family tree. Then they built a new house next to their old house. They had to transfer everything from the old to the new house. They put the trunk on a bonfire they had going to burn up trash. That was an immeasurable loss. He served during World War I serial # 1832801; served on the U.S.S. Georgia. He was an electrician.

Family 1

Norene Dubose

Family 2

Deborah Lorette "Dora" Owen b. Jun 4, 1901, d. Nov 25, 1987
Children

Jerome Harley Rice

M, (Apr 18, 1898 - Mar 10, 1965)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Jerome Harley Rice was born on Apr 18, 1898 at DeWitt County, Texas. He married Vady Ruth Pruetz, daughter of John Pruetz and Ophelia Victoria Hoffman, on Nov 27, 1924 at DeWitt County, Texas. Jerome Harley Rice died on Mar 10, 1965 at age 66.
     He served during World War I between 1917 and 1919 on the USS Georgia. He [per Mildred Parker Reinhardt: no children of their own. A baby was put on their doorstep and they raised him. He lived in South Carolina]. He was a letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service.

Family

Vady Ruth Pruetz b. Apr 9, 1901

Walter William Rice

M, (Aug 17, 1903 - Jul 29, 1970)
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. Apr 7, 1857, d. May 23, 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie or Lens" Karl b. Aug 4, 1858, d. Jun 18, 1940
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Walter William Rice was born on Aug 17, 1903 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. He married Clara Marie Beckman, daughter of Frederick N. M. Beckman and Martha Fischer, on Sep 8, 1934 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Walter William Rice married Alice Kenneely. Walter William Rice died on Jul 29, 1970 at age 66.
     He 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 during World War II as an officer. He was a Baptist.

Family 1

Clara Marie Beckman b. Sep 21, 1902, d. Jul 24, 1957

Family 2

Alice Kenneely d. Apr 20, 1994

Martha Ann Alexander

F, (Feb 14, 1855 - Mar 31, 1890)
FatherJames Sidney Alexander b. Jan 28, 1811, d. Dec 24, 1888
MotherAnna S Allison b. Jun 13, 1829
     Martha Ann Alexander was born on Feb 14, 1855 at North Carolina. She married Thomas Richard Rice, son of Thomas (McClure) Rice and Elizabeth Wilson, on May 12, 1864 at DeWitt County. Martha Ann Rice died on Mar 31, 1890 at age 35.

Family

Thomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
Children

Nancy Ann "Nannie" Rice

F, (Jan 1, 1866 - )
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. Feb 14, 1855, d. Mar 31, 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Nancy Ann "Nannie" Rice was born on Jan 1, 1866. She married Ben F. Frazer on Nov 16, 1881 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

Ben F. Frazer b. 1850
Children

Sydney Lucretia Rice

F, (Dec 10, 1869 - Dec 16, 1948)
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. Feb 14, 1855, d. Mar 31, 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Sydney Lucretia Rice was born on Dec 10, 1869 at DeWitt County, Texas; [other sources say Oct 10, 1869]. She married John Sumpter Pierce Stephenson, son of Hugh John Stephenson and Martha Ann Elizabeth Hollan, on Aug 28, 1888 at DeWitt County, Texas. Sydney Lucretia Stephenson died on Dec 16, 1948 at Somerville, Burleson County, at age 79 [died of hypertension heart disease; death certificate no 50894; widow but husband was informant J. P. Stephenson] and was buried.

Family

John Sumpter Pierce Stephenson b. 1867

Talitha Nora Rice

F, (May 1, 1872 - Jan 18, 1904)
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. Feb 14, 1855, d. Mar 31, 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Talitha Nora Rice
     Talitha Nora Rice was born on May 1, 1872 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married James Pinkney Hodges, son of Daniel (Progenitor) Hodges and Francis Caroline Wofford, on Dec 13, 1889 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. Talitha Nora Hodges died on Jan 18, 1904 at Morales, Jackson County, Texas, at age 31 in childbirth and was buried at Alexander Cemetery.
     She 's name is Talitha Neal Rice on both probate birth records of Lola Ann Hodges and Charlie Allison Hodges. Her picture is in the DeWitt County History Book.

Family

James Pinkney Hodges b. Jun 3, 1867, d. Mar 12, 1932
Children

Charles Allison Rice

M, (May 20, 1875 - Apr 9, 1968)
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. Feb 14, 1855, d. Mar 31, 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Charles Allison Rice from his grandson, Royal Kale Rice
     Charles Allison Rice was born on May 20, 1875 at Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas. He married Sallie Belle Martindale, daughter of William Hubbard Martindale and Martha Ann Pate, on Jan 3, 1900 at DeWitt County, Texas; 1900 census. Charles Allison Rice died on Apr 9, 1968 at Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, at age 92. He was buried at Citizens Cemetery, Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
     He was a cattle rancher in New Mexico, Colorado and southern Arizona; lived in the Flagstaff area since 1923. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 1, 1900 Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas; head, w/m/May 1875/25, married 1 year, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born (?), farmer, owned home, Sallie B., wife, w/f/Mar 1882/18, born Texas, father born Alabama, mother born Mississippi, next door is William and Martha Martindale. He and W. J. Alexander were chosen as judges by the students at the writing school. J. J. (Jim) Hollan was awarded the honor of being the best penman in the school and Jesse Rice the honor and the one dollar prize for the most improvement during the school. The writer was informed by the judges that they never witnessed so much improvement during the same length of time. Cuero Daily Record, June 24, 1902 on Jun 22, 1902 at Crossonville, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1930 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1930 Greenlaw Mills, Coconino County, Arizona; age 54, married, white, birthplace Texas; estimated birth year 1876; father born Texas; mother born North Carolina; Sally Rice, f, 48; Jenne Mae Rice, f, 24; Oscar Rice, m, 19; Tom Rice, m, 17; Sam Rice, m, 8. He Letter written to daughter Martha and granddaughter Eleanor:
Flagstaff Dec 18 63 (original spelling)
Eleanor and Martha
I thought I would write both of you as I hate to right real bad. We are all well and sure hope all of you are. We are having pretty weather prety cold at night 13 above this morning it was about 50 now. Martha your mama said thanks for the hand bag. She getting along prety good. Sam Tomie sent her pup. Yes I sure want you all to come to see us next summer. We try to be around. Elenor them boy pictures are fine they soon be grown time goes bye fast. I the hapiest old great grand dad in the world to think that I have sons grand sons and great grand sons none of them get in bad. I am proud of all of them. I think they will stay that way. Big Harry round all up next summer and come to see us. I think President Johnson will OK. It so happened that I knew his family his grandfather and mother and father. He was a single man then. He was a nice young mand, he had 2 sisters, one was single. I went a dance at their home. Mrs Katy sure could dance. I was prety lite on foot them days that was 1899. Good luck to all. Write some time.
Charlie Rice on Dec 18, 1963 at Flagstaff, Arizona.

Family

Sallie Belle Martindale b. Mar 12, 1882, d. Apr 3, 1976
Children

Joann Alfretta Rice

F, (Nov 24, 1877 - )
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. Feb 14, 1855, d. Mar 31, 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
     Joann Alfretta Rice was born on Nov 24, 1877 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married John Pipkin.

Family

John Pipkin
Child

Royal Henry Rice

M, (Jun 26, 1882 - Jun 6, 1963)
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. Feb 11, 1842, d. May 11, 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. Feb 14, 1855, d. Mar 31, 1890
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Anita Jean Cooper
Brothers Charles and Royal Rice
     Royal Henry Rice was born on Jun 26, 1882 at DeWitt County, Texas. He died on Jun 6, 1963 at Big Lake, Reagan County, Texas, at age 80. He was buried at Glen Rest Cemetery, Big Lake.
     The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Jun 13, 1900 Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas; w/m/June 1882/17, born Texas, parents born Mississippi, cousin to head of household Robert Benbow, Fanny A, wife; Baily, son; Eva, daughter.

James Sidney Alexander

M, (Jan 28, 1811 - Dec 24, 1888)
     James Sidney Alexander was born on Jan 28, 1811. He married Anna S Allison. James Sidney Alexander died on Dec 24, 1888 at age 77. He was buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

Anna S Allison b. Jun 13, 1829
Children

Anna S Allison

F, (Jun 13, 1829 - )
     Anna S Allison was born on Jun 13, 1829 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married James Sidney Alexander.

Family

James Sidney Alexander b. Jan 28, 1811, d. Dec 24, 1888
Children

John Sumpter Pierce Stephenson

M, (1867 - )
FatherHugh John Stephenson
MotherMartha Ann Elizabeth Hollan b. 1841, d. Apr 9, 1882
     John Sumpter Pierce Stephenson was born in 1867. He married Sydney Lucretia Rice, daughter of Thomas Richard Rice and Martha Ann Alexander, on Aug 28, 1888 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

Sydney Lucretia Rice b. Dec 10, 1869, d. Dec 16, 1948

Joseph Newman

M, (circa 1787 - Feb 15, 1831)
     Joseph Newman was born circa 1787 at York County, South Carolina. He married Rachel Rabb, daughter of William Rabb and Mary Smalley, on Jun 12, 1806 at Warren County, Ohio. Joseph Newman died on Feb 15, 1831 at Egypt, Wharton County, Texas.

Family

Rachel Rabb b. Jan, 1790, d. Dec 4, 1872
Children

Rachel Rabb

F, (Jan, 1790 - Dec 4, 1872)
FatherWilliam Rabb b. Dec 27, 1770, d. 1831
MotherMary Smalley b. circa 1773, d. 1831
     Rachel Rabb was born in Jan, 1790 at Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Newman on Jun 12, 1806 at Warren County, Ohio. Rachel Rabb died on Dec 4, 1872 at Davy, Karnes County, Texas, at age 82.
     She and John Mac Ruston Rachel Newman Rabb (Minerva's mother) was granted guardianship of Minerva's children, Elizabeth Ann, Serena and Andrew. In 1856, John Ruston petitioned the court for guardianship of Andrew and it was granted. Andrew was 6 years old in 1851.

Family

Joseph Newman b. circa 1787, d. Feb 15, 1831
Children

Mary Jane Bradley

F, (Jul 18, 1849 - Feb 13, 1923)
FatherCharles H. Bradley b. 1822, d. Aug 31, 1900
MotherElizabeth Clare d. Aug 31, 1896
Mary Jane (Bradley) Rice
     Mary Jane Bradley was born on Jul 18, 1849 at Texas. She married Asa Samuel Rice, son of Joseph Austin Newman and Mary L. Rice, on Jan 26, 1869 at DeWitt County, Texas. Mary Jane Rice died on Feb 13, 1923 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, at age 73.

Family

Asa Samuel Rice b. Sep 17, 1846, d. Jul 22, 1921
Children