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Thomas Rice 1626–1681

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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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9 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 9 independent trees

Born 26 Jan 1626 · Stanstead, Suffolk, , England
Died 16 Nov 1681 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edmund Rice (1636–1685)
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

Researchers connected through Thomas Rice 1626–1681

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Rice began in 1626 in Stanstead, Suffolk, England. Thomas Rice passed away in 1681 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1626
Birth of Thomas Rice in Stanstead, Suffolk, England
Birth
1681
Death of Thomas Rice in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Rice

This ancestor line traces from Barkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England (1594) to Stanstead, Suffolk, England (1626) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Rice (1626–1681) was born in Stanstead, Suffolk, , England and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 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.

Thomas Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Rice PTP
1626–1681
Stanstead, Suffolk, , England
Parents
Edmund Rice PTP
1636–1685
Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia
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

Thomas Rice's Descendants

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Thomas Rice PTP 1626–1681