Persis Rice (1771–1857) was born in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Persis Rice 1771–1857

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1771 · Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 11 Jan 1857 · Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont, United States

Father Obadiah Rice

Mother Hannah Hill

Siblings Elizabeth Rice, Esther Rice, Hannah Rice, John Rice, Nancy Rice, Obadiah Rice, Squire Rice

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Immediate Family

Parents

Obadiah Rice

Hannah Hill

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1771, Persis Rice entered the world in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to obadiah rice and hannah hill. Persis Rice passed away in 1857 in Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont, United States.

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1771

Birth of Persis Rice in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1857

Death of Persis Rice in Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Persis Rice

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1771) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Persis Rice (1771–1857) was born in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Waterford, Caledonia, Vermont, 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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