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John Rice 1656–1710

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 5 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1656 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 8 Oct 1710 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Rice
Mother Ann Hackley
Siblings Ann Rice, Elizabeth Rice, John Rice, Mary Rice, Rachel Rice, Samuel Rice, Sarah Rice

Researchers connected through John Rice 1656–1710

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Rice 1656–1710

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1656, John Rice entered the world in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to john rice and ann hackley. John Rice passed away in 1710 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of John Rice in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1710
Death of John Rice in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Rice

This ancestor line traces from Glemsford, Suffolk, England (1509) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1656) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Rice (1656–1710) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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.

John Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Rice PTP
1656–1710
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Rice PTP
1656–1710
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Rice PTP
1656–1710
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Rice's Descendants

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JR
John Rice PTP 1656–1710