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Persis Rice 1722–1756

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Persis Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 2 independent trees

Born 8 Nov 1722 · Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Jan 1756 · Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Obadiah Rice
Mother Esther Merrick (1703–1751)
Siblings Edward Rice, Esther Rice, James Rice, Merrick Rice, Molly Rice, Obadiah Rice, Sarah Rice, Tamar Rice, Tilly Rice

Researchers connected through Persis Rice 1722–1756

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Persis Rice began in 1722 in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Persis Rice passed away in 1756 in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1722
Birth of Persis Rice in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1756
Death of Persis Rice in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Persis Rice

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1722) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Persis Rice (1722–1756) was born in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Persis 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 23 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.

Persis Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Persis Rice PTP
1722–1756
Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Esther Merrick PTP
1703–1751
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Persis Rice's Descendants

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Persis Rice PTP 1722–1756