Rex Rice (1921–1982) was born in Oil Springs, Johnson, Kentucky, USA and died in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Rex?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rex in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Rex?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Rex Ellwood Rice 1921–1982

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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 Rex Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 11 Jan 1921 · Oil Springs, Johnson, Kentucky, USA

Died 7 Nov 1982 · Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Father Smith Rice

Mother Stella Long

Siblings Clyde Leslie Rice, Dennis B Rice, Ernestine Pauline Rice, Grant Wallace Rice, Kenneth Wallace Rice, Manaegane Rice, Nancy J Rice, Venus Elizabeth Rice, Walter Arnold Rice, William Franklin Rice

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Rex Rice 1921–1982

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rex Rice 1921–1982

Immediate Family

Parents

Smith Rice

Stella Long

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1921, Rex Ellwood Rice entered the world in Oil Springs, Johnson, Kentucky, USA, born to smith rice and stella long. Rex Ellwood Rice passed away in 1982 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1921

Birth of Rex Ellwood Rice in Oil Springs, Johnson, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1982

Death of Rex Ellwood Rice in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rex Rice

This ancestor line traces from Bishopsbourne,,Kent,England (1486) to Oil Springs, Johnson, Kentucky, USA (1921) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Rex Rice (1921–1982) was born in Oil Springs, Johnson, Kentucky, USA and died in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA. 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 Rex 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 15 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.