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Samuel Rice 1634–1685

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 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 13 independent trees

Born 12 Nov 1634 · Barkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England
Died 25 Feb 1685 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Edmund Rhuys Rice
Mother Thomasine Frost (1600–1654)
Siblings Benjamin Rice, Daniel Rice, Edmund Rice, Edward Rice, Henry Rice, James Rice, Joseph Rice, Lydia Rice, Mary Rhuys Rice, Matthew Rice, Sarah Rice, Thomas Rhuys Rice

Researchers connected through Samuel Rice 1634–1685

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1634, Samuel Rice entered the world in Barkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, born to edmund rhuys rice and thomasine frost. Samuel Rice passed away in 1685 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

Life Timeline

1634
Birth of Samuel Rice in Barkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1685
Death of Samuel Rice in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Rice

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Barkhamsted, Hertfordshire, , England (1634) across 20 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Rice (1634–1685) was born in Barkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 20 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.

Samuel Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Rice PTP
1634–1685
Barkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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

Samuel Rice's Descendants

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Samuel Rice PTP 1634–1685