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Joseph Rice 1637–1711

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1637 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Dec 1711 · Stowe, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edmund Rice (1594–1663)
Mother Thomasine Frost (1600–1654)
Siblings Benjamin Rice, Daniel Rice, Edmund Rice, Edward Frost Rice, Edward Rice, Henry Rice, Jacob Rice, James Rice, Joseph Rice, Lady Mary Jane Rice, Lydia Rice, Mary Gernor Rice, Mary Jane Rice, Mary Rice, Matthew Rice, Richard Rice, Samuel Rice, Sarah Rice, Thomas Rice

Researchers connected through Joseph Rice 1637–1711

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joseph Rice 1637–1711

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, Joseph Rice entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to edmund rice and thomasine frost. Joseph Rice passed away in 1711 in Stowe, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Joseph Rice in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1711
Death of Joseph Rice in Stowe, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Rice

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1445) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1637) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Rice (1637–1711) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stowe, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 7 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.

Joseph Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Rice PTP
1637–1711
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edmund Rice PTP
1594–1663
Stanstead, Suffolk, England
Thomasine Frost PTP
1600–1654
St James, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Edward Frost PTP
1605–1616
Stanstead, Suffolk, England
Thomasine Belgrave PTP
1560–1653
Stanstead, Suffolk, England

Joseph Rice's Descendants

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Joseph Rice PTP 1637–1711