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William Rice 1708–1746

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
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 25 Mar 1708 · Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Died 22 Jan 1746 · Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Father John Rice (1696–1758)
Mother Elnathan Whipple
Siblings Barbara Rice, Captain Randall Rice, Elizabeth Rice, Elnathan Rice, George Rice, Henry John Rice, Isaac Rice, John Rice, Lydia Rice, Major Henry Whipple Rice, Mary Rice, Nathan Rice, Phebe Rice, Richard Capt Rice, Thomas Rice

Researchers connected through William Rice 1708–1746

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Rice was born in 1708 in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, the child of john rice and elnathan whipple. William Rice passed away in 1746 in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1708
Birth of William Rice in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1746
Death of William Rice in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rice

This ancestor line traces from Raith, Fife, Scotland (1526) to Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA (1708) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Rice (1708–1746) was born in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, 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 William 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 6 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.

William Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Rice PTP
1708–1746
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John Rice PTP
1696–1758
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Rice PTP
1696–1758
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Rice's Descendants

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William Rice PTP 1708–1746