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Benjamin David Rice 1888–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1888

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 2 October 1961

Death Location: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America

Father: James Rice

Mother: Eliza Alexander

Spouse(s): Della Norris

Children(s): Josie Eifert, Edward Rice, Grady Rice, Alvin Rice, Bernice Rice, Millard Rice

The story of Benjamin David Rice began in 1888 in South Carolina. In 1900, Benjamin David Rice resided in Eastatoee, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Benjamin David Rice resided in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. Benjamin David Rice married Della Ann Norris, and had children including Alvin James Rice, Bernice S Rice, Edward L Rice, Eunice C Mercer, Grady W Rice, Josie Maybelle Eifert, Millard H Rice. Benjamin David Rice passed away in 1961 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin David Rice began in 1888 in South Carolina.
  • In 1900, Benjamin David Rice resided in Eastatoee, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin David Rice resided in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin David Rice married Della Ann Norris, and had children including Alvin James Rice, Bernice S Rice, Edward L Rice, Eunice C Mercer, Grady W Rice, Josie Maybelle Eifert, Millard H Rice.
  • Benjamin David Rice passed away in 1961 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Rice
1850–1919
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Eliza Alexander
1850–1922
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Della Norris
1890–1982
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
DN

Children(s)

Josie Eifert
1910–2006
Birth Location: Easley, South Carolina
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Edward Rice
1916–2006
Birth Location: South Carolina
ER
Grady Rice
1920–
Birth Location: South Carolina
GR
Alvin Rice
1916–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Bernice Rice
1922–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Millard Rice
1924–
Birth Location: Georgia
MR

Benjamin Rice's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Rice
1888–1961
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
James Taylor Rice
1850–1919
South Carolina, USA
Eliza (Jane) Alexander
1850–1922
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Alexander
1819–
Jane Durham
1816–1880
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Alexander
1785–1856
Keziah Watson
1785–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Alexander
1760–1850
Mary Unk
1757–1851

Benjamin Rice's Descendants

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Benjamin (David) Rice (15 Dec 1888–2 October 1961) m. Della (Ann) Norris (6 February 1890–13 January 1982)
  1. 1. Josie (Maybelle) Eifert 1910–2006
  2. 2. Edward (L) Rice 1916–2006 m. Catherine (Trudy) Mercer 1924–2008
    1. 1. Larry (James) Rice 1944–1990
  3. 3. Grady (W) Rice 1920–
  4. 4. Alvin (James) Rice 1916–
  5. 5. Bernice (S) Rice 1922–
  6. 6. Millard (H) Rice 1924–

Benjamin Rice's Timeline

11 Records

1888
15 Dec 1888
Birth of Benjamin David Rice in South Carolina
South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 12
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Eastatoee, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Eastatoee, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1916
abt 1916
Age 28
Benjamin David Rice resided here
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Citrus Park, Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Citrus Park, Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida
Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida
1940
1940
Age 52
Benjamin David Rice resided here in Precinct 41, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Precinct 41, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Benjamin David Rice resided here in , Hillsborough, Florida, USA
, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1961
2 October 1961
Age 73
Death of Benjamin David Rice in Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1888
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Pickens County
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Eastatoee, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1470; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1375483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1916

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Pickens County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Citrus Park, Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 2340056

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00590; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 29-14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 41, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00590; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 29-14

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Hillsborough, Florid

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1961
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Greenville News - 3 Oct 1961 - Page 20, Obituary for Bennie D. Rice 3 Oct 1961

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: TAMPA, Fla.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 3 Oct 1961; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.8232541,0.6243166,0.96476614&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 October 1961
    Event Place: Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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