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Edmund Rice 1653–1719

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Dec 1653 · Sudbury, Massachusetts
Died 25 Sep 1719 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Rice (1622–1712)
Mother Ann Agnes Bent
Spouse Joyce Russell
Children Anna Rice, Edmund Rice, Jason Rice, Joyce Rice, Lydia Rice, William Rice
Siblings Abigail Rice, Anna Rice, Benjamin Rice, Caleb Rice, Daniel Rice, Dorcas Rice, Edward Rice, John Rice, Lydia Rice, Rev Jacob Rice

Researchers connected through Edmund Rice 1653–1719

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Biography

Edmund Rice was born in 1653 in Sudbury, Massachusetts, the child of edward rice and ann agnes bent. Edmund Rice married joyce russell, and had children including anna rice, edmund rice, jason rice, joyce rice, lydia rice, william rice. Edmund Rice passed away in 1719 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Edmund Rice in Sudbury, Massachusetts
Birth
1719
Death of Edmund Rice in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Rice

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Sudbury, Middlesex Co., MA, USA (1653) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edmund Rice (1653–1719) was born in Sudbury, Massachusetts and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund 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 26 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Edmund Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edmund Rice PTP
1653–1719
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Parents
Edward Rice PTP
1622–1712
Stanstead, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Thomasine Frost PTP
1600–1654
St James, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Edmund Rice's Descendants

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Edmund Rice PTP 1653–1719
  1. 1. Lydia Rice PTP 1649–1723