Who was William Rice?

William Rice (1708–1746) was born in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Rice 1708–1746

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

Born 25 Mar 1708 · Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

Died 22 Jan 1746 · Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father John Henry Rice Capt

Mother Elnathan Whipple

Siblings Barbara Rice, Elizabeth Rice, Elnathan Rice, John Rice Capt, Lydia Rice, Mary Rice, Nathan E Rice Chih Hi Leh, Randall Rice Capt, Thomas Rice Capt

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Henry Rice Capt

Elnathan Whipple

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Biography

William Rice was born in 1708 in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, the child of john henry rice capt and elnathan whipple. William Rice passed away in 1746 in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Birth of William Rice in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

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1746

Death of William Rice in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rice

This ancestor line traces from Lindsey, Suffolk, England (1577) to Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA (1708) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Rice (1708–1746) was born in Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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