Who was Chester Rice?

Chester Rice (1890–1961) was born in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA and died in Ramsey, Minnesota. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Chester Thomas Rice 1890–1961

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 Oct 1890 · Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Died 11 Jan 1961 · Ramsey, Minnesota

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Biography

The story of Chester Thomas Rice began in 1890 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Chester Thomas Rice passed away in 1961 in Ramsey, Minnesota.

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: Chester Rice (1890–1961) was born in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA and died in Ramsey, Minnesota. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Chester in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Chester Thomas Rice PTP

1890–1961

Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA