Leander Green Newman

M, b. 23 May 1849, d. 2 April 1933
FatherJoseph Austin Newman b. 2 Oct 1827, d. 19 Nov 1872
MotherMary L. Rice b. 1829, d. a 14 Sep 1850
Leander Green Newman and wife Malinda Wofford Newman
     Leander Green Newman was born on 23 May 1849 at Wharton County, Texas. The 1850 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Joseph Austin Newman's household; Newman, Joseph A., head, 22/m/farmer, real estate value 600, born Texas; M. L., 20/f, born Ohio; Asa, 4/m, born Texas; L. G., 1/m, born Texas. The 1860 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Joseph Austin Newman's household; Newman, Joseph A., head, 33, m, stock raiser, real estate value 100, personal estate value 5,000, born Texas; Elizabeth D, 27, f, born Alabama; Leander G., 10, m, born Texas; Joseph S, 5, m, born Texas; O., 3, m, born Texas; Thomas M., 4/12, m, born Texas. Leander Green Newman married Malinda Wofford on 6 July 1876 at DeWitt County, Texas. Leander Green Newman witnessed the land transaction of Thomas Richard Rice on 20 April 1887; sold property inherited from Elizabeth Rice's estate to Mary A. Rice, widow of William W. Rice. Leander Green Newman died on 2 April 1933 at Nordheim, DeWitt County, Texas, at age 83.

Family

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

Adeline Prudence Courtney

F, b. 21 June 1839, d. 23 June 1909
FatherTruman Courtney b. 1816, d. bt 30 Aug 1850 - 5 Sep 1851
MotherAmanda Garey b. bt 1819 - 1821, d. a 1880
probably Adeline P. (Courtney) Rice
     Adeline Prudence Courtney was born on 21 June 1839 at New York. The 1850 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Truman Courtney's household; Courtney, Truman, head, 34/m, farmer, real estate value 800, born New York, Amanda, 31/f, born Pennsylvania, Adaline, 11/f, born New York, Charles, 9/m, born New York, Seamore, 7/m, born New York, Emaline, 5/f, born New York, William, 4/m, born New York, Orvis, 2/m, born New York, Harriette, 7/12/f, born New York. Adeline Prudence Courtney married Oliver Hugh Rice, son of Thomas (McClure) Rice and Elizabeth Wilson, on 23 March 1854 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1860 Federal Census enumerated her 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 yrs old, born Texas, Aaron A.D., 5 yrs old, born Texas, Oliver Jr., 1 yr old, born Texas. Adeline Prudence Rice lived with her mother and step-father, John M. Rustin, after Oliver's death. She married Abraham Bowen, son of Green George Bowen and Mary Elizabeth Fobar, on 16 May 1870 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her 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, 30/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 her as a member of Abraham Bowen's household; Bowen, Abraham, head, w/m/30, farmer, born Illinois, father born Texas, mother born Illinois, Adeline P., wife, w/f/40, born New York, father born New York, mother born Pennsylvania, Daniel H., son, w/m/10, born Texas, Dora Alice, daughter, w/f/5, born Texas, David, son, w/m/2, born Texas, Rice, Mary E., step-daughter, w/f/14, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born New York. Adeline Prudence Bowen died on 23 June 1909 at DeWitt County, Texas, at age 70 and was buried at Alexander Cemetery. She was 5' 7" with red hair, blue eyes and was a Missionary Baptist.

Family 1

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

Family 2

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

William Henry "Roane" Rice

M, b. 7 April 1857, d. 23 May 1923
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. 1 Aug 1830, d. b 16 May 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. 21 Jun 1839, d. 23 Jun 1909
William Henry Rice Family: Effie J., Jerome Harley, Edward Eugene, Jesse James, Salina, William Henry, Mary Elizabeth (Karl), Amelia.
     William Henry "Roane" Rice was was a farmer, had red hair and blue eyes, was 6' tall. He was born on 7 April 1857 at Texas. 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 yrs old, born Texas, Aaron A.D., 5 yrs old, born Texas, Oliver Jr., 1 yr old, 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, 30/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 June 1880 DeWitt County, Texas; wm,25, single, farmer, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born Ireland. William Henry "Roane" Rice married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl, daughter of John Karl and Victoria März, on 13 November 1882. 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 June 1886 at DeWitt County, Texas. He witnessed the land transaction of Thomas Richard Rice on 20 April 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 June 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. William Henry "Roane" Rice 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 2 July 1921 at DeWitt County, Texas. He died on 23 May 1923 at Yoakum, Texas, at age 66 [died of cerebral hemorrage; informant E. J. Rice; death certificate no 80]. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum.

Family

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

Oren Adelbert Rice

M, b. 8 July 1855, d. 25 January 1925
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. 1 Aug 1830, d. b 16 May 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. 21 Jun 1839, d. 23 Jun 1909
Oren and Mary Alice (Hodges) Rice
     Oren Adelbert Rice was described as black hair, blue eyes, 5'8" tall. He was a farmer and avid hunter. He was born on 8 July 1855 at DeWitt County, Texas. 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 yrs old, born Texas, Aaron A.D., 5 yrs old, born Texas, Oliver Jr., 1 yr old, 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, 30/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. Oren Adelbert Rice married Mary Alice Hodges, daughter of Daniel Hodges and Mary ?, on 13 May 1875 at Goliad County. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 9 June 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. Oren Adelbert Rice 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 2 June 1886 at Terryville, DeWitt County, Texas. He witnessed the land transaction of Thomas Richard Rice on 20 April 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 1 June 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. Oren Adelbert Rice died on 25 January 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."

Family

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

Oliver Hugh Rice Jr.

M, b. before July 1859, d. circa 1870
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. 1 Aug 1830, d. b 16 May 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. 21 Jun 1839, d. 23 Jun 1909
     Oliver Hugh Rice Jr. was born before July 1859 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. 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 yrs old, born Texas, Aaron A.D., 5 yrs old, born Texas, Oliver Jr., 1 yr old, born Texas. Oliver Hugh Rice Jr. died circa 1870 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Amanda Elizabeth Rice

F, b. 24 March 1861, d. 25 January 1906
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. 1 Aug 1830, d. b 16 May 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. 21 Jun 1839, d. 23 Jun 1909
Amanda Elizabeth (Rice) Wood
     Amanda Elizabeth Rice was born on 24 March 1861 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her 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, 30/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. Amanda Elizabeth Rice married James Madison Wood, son of John Wood and Polly Ann Morrow, on 20 September 1877 at Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas. Amanda Elizabeth Wood sold property to Abraham Bowen (signed by J H Wood - his mark and his wife A E Wood - her mark) on 2 June 1886 at DeWitt County, Texas. She witnessed the land transaction of Thomas Richard Rice on 20 April 1887; sold property inherited from Elizabeth Rice's estate to Mary A. Rice, widow of William W. Rice. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of James Madison Wood's household; head, w/m/Nov 1858/41, married 23 years, born Missouri, parents born Missouri and was buried at Alexander Cemetery. Amanda Elizabeth Wood died on 25 January 1906 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas, at age 44 in childbirth of hemorrage. She was 5' 3" with red hair and blue-grey eyes.

Family

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

Mary Elizabeth Rice

F, b. 17 May 1866, d. 6 September 1897
FatherOliver Hugh Rice b. 1 Aug 1830, d. b 16 May 1870
MotherAdeline Prudence Courtney b. 21 Jun 1839, d. 23 Jun 1909
     Mary Elizabeth Rice was born on 17 May 1866 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her 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, 30/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 her as a member of Abraham Bowen's household; Bowen, Abraham, head, w/m/30, farmer, born Illinois, father born Texas, mother born Illinois, Adeline P., wife, w/f/40, born New York, father born New York, mother born Pennsylvania, Daniel H., son, w/m/10, born Texas, Dora Alice, daughter, w/f/5, born Texas, David, son, w/m/2, born Texas, Rice, Mary E., step-daughter, w/f/14, born Texas, father born Ohio, mother born New York. Mary Elizabeth Rice married James Milton Newman, son of Joseph Austin Newman and Elizabeth Dedrick Baker, on 13 December 1882 at DeWitt County, Texas. Mary Elizabeth Newman sold property to Abraham Bowen (signed by J M Newman and Mary Newman - her mark) on 2 June 1886 at Caldwell County, Texas. She bought land from Abraham Bowen for $250 on 22 October 1896 at DeWitt County, Texas. She died on 6 September 1897 at age 31 and was buried at Alexander Cemetery. She is believed to be buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County.

Family

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

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl

F, b. 4 August 1858, d. 18 June 1940
FatherJohn Karl b. 1 Apr 1818, d. 4 Jun 1874
MotherVictoria März b. 1 Sep 1820, d. 23 Apr 1896
     Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl was born on 4 August 1858 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married William Henry "Roane" Rice, son of Oliver Hugh Rice and Adeline Prudence Courtney, on 13 November 1882. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Rice died on 18 June 1940 at Lavaca County, Texas, at age 81 and was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family

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

Victoria Rice

F, b. 29 November 1883, d. 1 December 1883
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
     Victoria Rice was born on 29 November 1883. She died on 1 December 1883 and was buried at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Jesse James Rice

M, b. 2 May 1885, d. 15 December 1949
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
Jesse James Rice
     Jesse James Rice was born on 2 May 1885 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Jesse James Rice witnessed the note of Charles Allison Rice on 22 June 1902 at Crossonville, DeWitt County, Texas; 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. Jesse James Rice married Wilhemena Minnie Schulz, daughter of Christian Schulz and Friederika Monke, on 22 August 1906 at Yoakum, Lavaca County. Jesse James Rice was educated in 1915 at Palacios Baptist Academy. He died on 15 December 1949 at Yoakum, Texas, at age 64 [died of heart attack; death certificate no 62754; informant Mrs. Agnes Kelley, daughter]. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum. He was a minister.

Family

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

Effie Justin "E. J." Rice

M, b. 1 October 1887, d. 9 September 1973
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
     Effie Justin "E. J." Rice was a U. S. Postal Service letter carrier in DeWitt County, retired in 1957 after 39 years service. He was born on 1 October 1887 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Effie Justin "E. J." Rice was a school teacher at Center School #1 in DeWitt County for $55 per month in 1912. He married Bertha Pierce, daughter of Charles David Pierce and Lucinda Jane Bell, on 22 September 1915 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. Effie Justin "E. J." Rice died on 9 September 1973 at Greystone Manor Nursing Home, 2702 Little York Rd., Houston, Harris County, at age 85 [death certificate no 77780; informant Mrs. Bertha Rice (by phone); cause of death myocardial infarction; coronary atherosclerosis]. He was buried at County Line Cemetery, DeWitt County.

Family

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

Selena Rice

F, b. 26 July 1890, d. 17 February 1948
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
Selena Rice
     Selena Rice [deaf]. She was born on 26 July 1890. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Selena Rice married Frank Anton Mueck Sr. on 14 September 1926. Selena Rice died on 17 February 1948 at age 57.

Family

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

Amelia Rice

F, b. 21 February 1893, d. 9 January 1986
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
Amelia Rice
     Amelia Rice was born on 21 February 1893 at Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Amelia Rice was educated in 1916 at Palacios, Texas, at Palacios Baptist Academy. She served in the American Red Cross during World War I. She married George Statham Whitley on 30 April 1922 at Yoakum, Texas. Amelia Whitley 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. She died on 9 January 1986 at San Luis Obispo, California, at age 92.

Family

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

Eugene Herman Rice

M, b. 16 September 1894, d. 1 August 1960
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
     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. Eugene Herman Rice was born on 16 September 1894 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Eugene Herman Rice served during World War I serial # 1832801; served on the U.S.S. Georgia. He married Norene Dubose on 27 October 1920 at DeWitt County, Texas. Eugene Herman Rice married Deborah Lorette "Dora" Owen, daughter of Meeks Owen and Anna Laurette Phillips, on 8 November 1924 at Lavaca County, Texas. Eugene Herman Rice died on 1 August 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. He was an electrician.

Family 1

Norene Dubose

Family 2

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

Jerome Harley Rice

M, b. 18 April 1898, d. 10 March 1965
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
     Jerome Harley Rice was born on 18 April 1898 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of William Henry "Roane" Rice's household; 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. Jerome Harley Rice served in the U. S. Navy during World War I between 1917 and 1919 on the USS Georgia. He married Vady Ruth Pruetz, daughter of John Pruetz and Ophelia Victoria Hoffman, on 27 November 1924 at DeWitt County, Texas. Jerome Harley Rice died on 10 March 1965 at age 66. 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. 9 Apr 1901

Walter William Rice

M, b. 17 August 1903, d. 29 July 1970
FatherWilliam Henry "Roane" Rice b. 7 Apr 1857, d. 23 May 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Karl b. 4 Aug 1858, d. 18 Jun 1940
     Walter William Rice was born on 17 August 1903 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas. 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 married Clara Marie Beckman, daughter of Frederick N. M. Beckman and Martha Fischer, on 8 September 1934 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Walter William Rice served in the U. S. Army during World War II as an officer. He married Alice Kenneely. Walter William Rice died on 29 July 1970 at age 66.

Family 1

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

Family 2

Alice Kenneely d. 20 Apr 1994

Martha Ann Alexander

F, b. 14 February 1855, d. 31 March 1890
FatherJames Sidney Alexander b. 28 Jan 1811, d. 24 Dec 1888
MotherAnna S Allison b. 13 Jun 1829
     Martha Ann Alexander was born on 14 February 1855 at North Carolina. She married Thomas Richard Rice, son of Thomas (McClure) Rice and Elizabeth Wilson, on 12 May 1864 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her 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. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Thomas Richard Rice's household; 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. Martha Ann Rice died on 31 March 1890 at age 35.

Family

Thomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
Children

Nancy Ann "Nannie" Rice

F, b. 1 January 1866
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 31 Mar 1890
     Nancy Ann "Nannie" Rice was born on 1 January 1866. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her 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. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Thomas Richard Rice's household; 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. Nancy Ann "Nannie" Rice married Ben F. Frazer on 16 November 1881 at DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

Ben F. Frazer b. 1850
Children

Sydney Lucretia Rice

F, b. 10 December 1869, d. 16 December 1948
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 31 Mar 1890
     Sydney Lucretia Rice was born on 10 December 1869 at DeWitt County, Texas; [other sources say Oct 10, 1869]. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her 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. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Thomas Richard Rice's household; 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. Sydney Lucretia Rice married John Sumpter Pierce Stephenson, son of Hugh John Stephenson and Martha Ann Elizabeth Hollan, on 28 August 1888 at DeWitt County, Texas. Sydney Lucretia Stephenson died on 16 December 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, b. 1 May 1872, d. 18 January 1904
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 31 Mar 1890
Talitha Nora Rice
     Talitha Nora Rice '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. She was born on 1 May 1872 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Thomas Richard Rice's household; 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. Talitha Nora Rice married James Pinkney Hodges, son of Daniel Hodges and Francis Caroline Wofford, on 13 December 1889 at Stratton, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of James Pinkney Hodges's household; J. P. head, T. N., Daniel, Lola Ann, Charles A., Bessie G., Alpha B. Talitha Nora Hodges died on 18 January 1904 at Morales, Jackson County, Texas, at age 31 in childbirth and was buried at Alexander Cemetery.

Family

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

Charles Allison Rice

M, b. 20 May 1875, d. 9 April 1968
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 31 Mar 1890
Charles Allison Rice from his grandson, Royal Kale Rice
     Charles Allison Rice was a cattle rancher in New Mexico, Colorado and southern Arizona; lived in the Flagstaff area since 1923. He was born on 20 May 1875 at Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Thomas Richard Rice's household; 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. Charles Allison Rice married Sallie Belle Martindale, daughter of William Hubbard Martindale and Martha Ann Pate, on 3 January 1900 at DeWitt County, Texas; 1900 census. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 1 June 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. Charles Allison Rice 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. on 22 June 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 69 (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 wabout 50 now. Martha your mama said thansk 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 some 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 18 December 1963 at Flagstaff, Arizona. He died on 9 April 1968 at Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, at age 92. He was buried at Citizens Cemetery, Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.

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

Joann Alfretta Rice

F, b. 24 November 1877
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 31 Mar 1890
     Joann Alfretta Rice was born on 24 November 1877 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Thomas Richard Rice's household; 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. Joann Alfretta Rice married John Pipkin.

Family

John Pipkin
Child

Royal Henry Rice

M, b. 26 June 1882, d. 6 June 1963
FatherThomas Richard Rice b. 11 Feb 1842, d. 5 Nov 1887
MotherMartha Ann Alexander b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 31 Mar 1890
Brothers Charles and Royal Rice
     Royal Henry Rice was born on 26 June 1882 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 13 June 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. He died on 6 June 1963 at Big Lake, Reagan County, Texas, at age 80. He was buried at Glen Rest Cemetery, Big Lake.

James Sidney Alexander

M, b. 28 January 1811, d. 24 December 1888
     James Sidney Alexander was born on 28 January 1811. He married Anna S Allison. James Sidney Alexander died on 24 December 1888 at age 77. He was buried at Alexander Cemetery, DeWitt County, Texas.

Family

Anna S Allison b. 13 Jun 1829
Children

Anna S Allison

F, b. 13 June 1829
     Anna S Allison was born on 13 June 1829 at DeWitt County, Texas. She married James Sidney Alexander.

Family

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

John Sumpter Pierce Stephenson

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

Family

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

Joseph Newman

M, b. circa 1787, d. 15 February 1831
     Joseph Newman was born circa 1787 at York County, South Carolina. He married Rachel Rabb, daughter of William Rabb and Mary Smalley, on 12 June 1806 at Warren County, Ohio. Joseph Newman died on 15 February 1831 at Egypt, Wharton County, Texas.

Family

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

Rachel Rabb

F, b. January 1790, d. 4 December 1872
FatherWilliam Rabb b. 27 Dec 1770, d. 1831
MotherMary Smalley b. c 1773, d. 1831
     Rachel Rabb was born in January 1790 at Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Newman on 12 June 1806 at Warren County, Ohio. Rachel Newman and John M. 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. Rachel Rabb died on 4 December 1872 at Davy, Karnes County, Texas, at age 82.

Family

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

Mary Jane Bradley

F, b. 18 July 1849, d. 13 February 1923
FatherCharles H. Bradley b. 1822, d. 31 Aug 1900
MotherElizabeth Clare d. 31 Aug 1896
Mary Jane (Bradley) Rice
     Mary Jane Bradley was born on 18 July 1849 at Texas. The 1850 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Charles H. Bradley's household; head, age 30, born Missouri; wife Elizabeth, 24, born Missouri; daughter Mary J, 1, born Texas. Mary Jane Bradley married Asa Samuel Rice, son of Mary L. Rice, on 26 January 1869 at DeWitt County, Texas. The 1870 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Asa Samuel Rice's household; head, 24/m/w, farmer, personal estate value 300, born Texas, Mary J., 21/f/w, born Texas, Mary E., 9/12(Oct)/f/w, born Texas. The 1880 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Asa Samuel Rice's household; age 33, wife Meary J, age 31; children Mary E, 10; Ann Elizabeth, 9; Oliver James, 7; Hermana Magdeline, 4; Edward Lee, 2. The 1900 Federal Census enumerated her as a member of Asa Samuel Rice's household; head/w/m/Sept/1846/53/married 31 years, born Texas, father born England, mother born Texas, farmer, home owned. Mary Jane Rice died on 13 February 1923 at Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas, at age 73.

Family

Asa Samuel Rice b. 17 Sep 1845, d. 22 Jul 1921
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