THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KENTUCKY PIONEER PREACHER JOHN RICE.
SOURCES OF INTEREST.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
J.H.Spencer. A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS in two volumes. 1885. Vol.I Chapter 12 Pages 170-172.
website: baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer
Information often cited by researchers. Comments are given by those who had personal knowledge of Reverend Rice.
"...Methinks that gentleman is saying to his neighbor, who is that?...My name is John, a Baptist. I came from the city of Destruction, and am bound for Mt.Zion the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, an innumerable company of angels,the spirits of just men made perfect, and to the general assembly and church of the first born..."
Spoken by John Rice, Barren County, Kentucky circa 1812
J.H. Spencer. A History of Kentucky Baptists in two volumes. 1885. Vol.II Chapter 1, Section 3.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.
A brief history and issues faced by the South District Association. The Shawnee Run Baptist Church was a member of this organization.See specifically, pages 127 on.
Frank M.Masters. A History of Baptists in Kentucky.Rev. Rice is mentioned on pages 75,168-170. In addition,pertinent issues of the Baptists during the years Rev.Rice was active are detailed.
Rev. John Rice. Early Central Kentucky Baptist Preacher.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/rice.john.bap.encyclo.html
some additional info of Rev. Rice's life. Compiled by: Dr. Ira (Jack)Birdwhistell, associate professor of Religion and Baptist History at Georgetown (Ky)College. Jack is a fifth generation descendant of Reverend Rice.
OBITUARY:
Baptist Banner and Pioneer. Volume 10-14 April 6,1843.
James P.Boyce Centennial Library, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky.
An obit written by a Rice contemporary: Reverend Strother Cook(46327567). First researched by Alma Ray Ison(fag#69251377--see Elizabeth Rice Page for more information about the work of Alma Ray Ison) Copy of the Cook obit is available by Kim Rop at:
website:http://genforum.genealogy.com
/rice/messages/10387.html
A short bio of Reverend Cook may be found in volume 2 of Spencer's work. See citation above.Pages 135-136.
FAMILY:
A listing of the children of Rev. Rice.
See Kim Rop site as listed above.
A composite of various sources listing(not all verified) the children of John Rice:
Mary(Hedger),Mariah W. (Bradshaw) Elizabeth (Harris) Cassandra (Steenburgin) Nancy Jane (Rigg) William B.(Warford) Joseph L. (O'Neil) Sally, John Rice Jr.,Anderson.
Note: 1/18/2015. Suggestion for John Rice Memorial by Pat Moore Taylor 47522235.
" I have a correction for the children of Rev. John Rice. His son Joseph L. is my 3rd great grandfather. His wife's name was Amanda Jane Garrett. I can send you documentation if you like as I realize that the O'Neil name has been passed around incorrectly for years. At this time I an not certain where Joseph is buried but am looking forward to one day being able to link him to his father on Find a Grave."
ESTATE:
An inventory/sale of Rev. Rice's belongings and the distribution of his fifty three acres to his family members is on file at the Mercer County Court House, Harrodsburg, Ky.
i.e.Deed Book 24-page 177 Mar. 15,1844
"William Rice and Mary his wife of Mercer Co. to A.G.Talbott of same, for $220., 6 and 1/2 acres land on Shawnee Run and being lot no 7 allotted to them from estate of John Rice,deceased.
Sig.:William -Mary Rice
Acknowledged in Mercer Co.and recorded, Mar. 16 1844."
It appears that the home of John Rice and the immediate surroundings(identified as lot 5) were given to Mariah and her husband, Fredrich Bradshaw. Since Mariah died in 1840, it is possible that she and her husband were serving as caregivers to John Rice. Info from the John Rice will.
CHURCH:
Shawnee Run Baptist Church,Minutes 1799 through 1907, Mercer County, Kentucky, Founded 1788. With Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery Records.
The above titled booklet is available at the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, Ky. It was compiled by Arland W. Benningfield, Jr. and Walter Lee Bradshaw descendants of early members of the Church. This is a typed copy of the original minutes of the Church, established November 21, 1788 by Reverend Rice.
Revolutionary War Veteran
Pension Application: "I was born in Prince Edward Co VA & resided there when the ARW began. Enlisted in the spring of 1779, (while on my way to Kentucky) in Montgomery Co, VA near Chissels Mine, as a Scout against the Indians. In 1791 I removed to KY & settled in Mercer Co, KY."
http://genealogytrails.com
/main/military.html gives info about land grants. John Rice is listed as a sergeant.
Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
Illinois Regiment. Crockett's Regiment lists John and William Rice as privates.
Children:
Maria W Bradshaw (1807 - 1890)
rod lewis.
SOURCES OF INTEREST.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
J.H.Spencer. A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS in two volumes. 1885. Vol.I Chapter 12 Pages 170-172.
website: baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer
Information often cited by researchers. Comments are given by those who had personal knowledge of Reverend Rice.
"...Methinks that gentleman is saying to his neighbor, who is that?...My name is John, a Baptist. I came from the city of Destruction, and am bound for Mt.Zion the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, an innumerable company of angels,the spirits of just men made perfect, and to the general assembly and church of the first born..."
Spoken by John Rice, Barren County, Kentucky circa 1812
J.H. Spencer. A History of Kentucky Baptists in two volumes. 1885. Vol.II Chapter 1, Section 3.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.
A brief history and issues faced by the South District Association. The Shawnee Run Baptist Church was a member of this organization.See specifically, pages 127 on.
Frank M.Masters. A History of Baptists in Kentucky.Rev. Rice is mentioned on pages 75,168-170. In addition,pertinent issues of the Baptists during the years Rev.Rice was active are detailed.
Rev. John Rice. Early Central Kentucky Baptist Preacher.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/rice.john.bap.encyclo.html
some additional info of Rev. Rice's life. Compiled by: Dr. Ira (Jack)Birdwhistell, associate professor of Religion and Baptist History at Georgetown (Ky)College. Jack is a fifth generation descendant of Reverend Rice.
OBITUARY:
Baptist Banner and Pioneer. Volume 10-14 April 6,1843.
James P.Boyce Centennial Library, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky.
An obit written by a Rice contemporary: Reverend Strother Cook(46327567). First researched by Alma Ray Ison(fag#69251377--see Elizabeth Rice Page for more information about the work of Alma Ray Ison) Copy of the Cook obit is available by Kim Rop at:
website:http://genforum.genealogy.com
/rice/messages/10387.html
A short bio of Reverend Cook may be found in volume 2 of Spencer's work. See citation above.Pages 135-136.
FAMILY:
A listing of the children of Rev. Rice.
See Kim Rop site as listed above.
A composite of various sources listing(not all verified) the children of John Rice:
Mary(Hedger),Mariah W. (Bradshaw) Elizabeth (Harris) Cassandra (Steenburgin) Nancy Jane (Rigg) William B.(Warford) Joseph L. (O'Neil) Sally, John Rice Jr.,Anderson.
Note: 1/18/2015. Suggestion for John Rice Memorial by Pat Moore Taylor 47522235.
" I have a correction for the children of Rev. John Rice. His son Joseph L. is my 3rd great grandfather. His wife's name was Amanda Jane Garrett. I can send you documentation if you like as I realize that the O'Neil name has been passed around incorrectly for years. At this time I an not certain where Joseph is buried but am looking forward to one day being able to link him to his father on Find a Grave."
ESTATE:
An inventory/sale of Rev. Rice's belongings and the distribution of his fifty three acres to his family members is on file at the Mercer County Court House, Harrodsburg, Ky.
i.e.Deed Book 24-page 177 Mar. 15,1844
"William Rice and Mary his wife of Mercer Co. to A.G.Talbott of same, for $220., 6 and 1/2 acres land on Shawnee Run and being lot no 7 allotted to them from estate of John Rice,deceased.
Sig.:William -Mary Rice
Acknowledged in Mercer Co.and recorded, Mar. 16 1844."
It appears that the home of John Rice and the immediate surroundings(identified as lot 5) were given to Mariah and her husband, Fredrich Bradshaw. Since Mariah died in 1840, it is possible that she and her husband were serving as caregivers to John Rice. Info from the John Rice will.
CHURCH:
Shawnee Run Baptist Church,Minutes 1799 through 1907, Mercer County, Kentucky, Founded 1788. With Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery Records.
The above titled booklet is available at the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, Ky. It was compiled by Arland W. Benningfield, Jr. and Walter Lee Bradshaw descendants of early members of the Church. This is a typed copy of the original minutes of the Church, established November 21, 1788 by Reverend Rice.
Revolutionary War Veteran
Pension Application: "I was born in Prince Edward Co VA & resided there when the ARW began. Enlisted in the spring of 1779, (while on my way to Kentucky) in Montgomery Co, VA near Chissels Mine, as a Scout against the Indians. In 1791 I removed to KY & settled in Mercer Co, KY."
http://genealogytrails.com
/main/military.html gives info about land grants. John Rice is listed as a sergeant.
Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
Illinois Regiment. Crockett's Regiment lists John and William Rice as privates.
Children:
Maria W Bradshaw (1807 - 1890)
rod lewis.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KENTUCKY PIONEER PREACHER JOHN RICE.
SOURCES OF INTEREST.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
J.H.Spencer. A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS in two volumes. 1885. Vol.I Chapter 12 Pages 170-172.
website: baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer
Information often cited by researchers. Comments are given by those who had personal knowledge of Reverend Rice.
"...Methinks that gentleman is saying to his neighbor, who is that?...My name is John, a Baptist. I came from the city of Destruction, and am bound for Mt.Zion the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, an innumerable company of angels,the spirits of just men made perfect, and to the general assembly and church of the first born..."
Spoken by John Rice, Barren County, Kentucky circa 1812
J.H. Spencer. A History of Kentucky Baptists in two volumes. 1885. Vol.II Chapter 1, Section 3.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.
A brief history and issues faced by the South District Association. The Shawnee Run Baptist Church was a member of this organization.See specifically, pages 127 on.
Frank M.Masters. A History of Baptists in Kentucky.Rev. Rice is mentioned on pages 75,168-170. In addition,pertinent issues of the Baptists during the years Rev.Rice was active are detailed.
Rev. John Rice. Early Central Kentucky Baptist Preacher.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/rice.john.bap.encyclo.html
some additional info of Rev. Rice's life. Compiled by: Dr. Ira (Jack)Birdwhistell, associate professor of Religion and Baptist History at Georgetown (Ky)College. Jack is a fifth generation descendant of Reverend Rice.
OBITUARY:
Baptist Banner and Pioneer. Volume 10-14 April 6,1843.
James P.Boyce Centennial Library, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky.
An obit written by a Rice contemporary: Reverend Strother Cook(46327567). First researched by Alma Ray Ison(fag#69251377--see Elizabeth Rice Page for more information about the work of Alma Ray Ison) Copy of the Cook obit is available by Kim Rop at:
website:http://genforum.genealogy.com
/rice/messages/10387.html
A short bio of Reverend Cook may be found in volume 2 of Spencer's work. See citation above.Pages 135-136.
FAMILY:
A listing of the children of Rev. Rice.
See Kim Rop site as listed above.
A composite of various sources listing(not all verified) the children of John Rice:
Mary(Hedger),Mariah W. (Bradshaw) Elizabeth (Harris) Cassandra (Steenburgin) Nancy Jane (Rigg) William B.(Warford) Joseph L. (O'Neil) Sally, John Rice Jr.,Anderson.
Note: 1/18/2015. Suggestion for John Rice Memorial by Pat Moore Taylor 47522235.
" I have a correction for the children of Rev. John Rice. His son Joseph L. is my 3rd great grandfather. His wife's name was Amanda Jane Garrett. I can send you documentation if you like as I realize that the O'Neil name has been passed around incorrectly for years. At this time I an not certain where Joseph is buried but am looking forward to one day being able to link him to his father on Find a Grave."
ESTATE:
An inventory/sale of Rev. Rice's belongings and the distribution of his fifty three acres to his family members is on file at the Mercer County Court House, Harrodsburg, Ky.
i.e.Deed Book 24-page 177 Mar. 15,1844
"William Rice and Mary his wife of Mercer Co. to A.G.Talbott of same, for $220., 6 and 1/2 acres land on Shawnee Run and being lot no 7 allotted to them from estate of John Rice,deceased.
Sig.:William -Mary Rice
Acknowledged in Mercer Co.and recorded, Mar. 16 1844."
It appears that the home of John Rice and the immediate surroundings(identified as lot 5) were given to Mariah and her husband, Fredrich Bradshaw. Since Mariah died in 1840, it is possible that she and her husband were serving as caregivers to John Rice. Info from the John Rice will.
CHURCH:
Shawnee Run Baptist Church,Minutes 1799 through 1907, Mercer County, Kentucky, Founded 1788. With Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery Records.
The above titled booklet is available at the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, Ky. It was compiled by Arland W. Benningfield, Jr. and Walter Lee Bradshaw descendants of early members of the Church. This is a typed copy of the original minutes of the Church, established November 21, 1788 by Reverend Rice.
Revolutionary War Veteran
Pension Application: "I was born in Prince Edward Co VA & resided there when the ARW began. Enlisted in the spring of 1779, (while on my way to Kentucky) in Montgomery Co, VA near Chissels Mine, as a Scout against the Indians. In 1791 I removed to KY & settled in Mercer Co, KY."
http://genealogytrails.com
/main/military.html gives info about land grants. John Rice is listed as a sergeant.
Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
Illinois Regiment. Crockett's Regiment lists John and William Rice as privates.
Children:
Maria W Bradshaw (1807 - 1890)
rod lewis.
SOURCES OF INTEREST.
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
J.H.Spencer. A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS in two volumes. 1885. Vol.I Chapter 12 Pages 170-172.
website: baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer
Information often cited by researchers. Comments are given by those who had personal knowledge of Reverend Rice.
"...Methinks that gentleman is saying to his neighbor, who is that?...My name is John, a Baptist. I came from the city of Destruction, and am bound for Mt.Zion the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, an innumerable company of angels,the spirits of just men made perfect, and to the general assembly and church of the first born..."
Spoken by John Rice, Barren County, Kentucky circa 1812
J.H. Spencer. A History of Kentucky Baptists in two volumes. 1885. Vol.II Chapter 1, Section 3.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/spencer.
A brief history and issues faced by the South District Association. The Shawnee Run Baptist Church was a member of this organization.See specifically, pages 127 on.
Frank M.Masters. A History of Baptists in Kentucky.Rev. Rice is mentioned on pages 75,168-170. In addition,pertinent issues of the Baptists during the years Rev.Rice was active are detailed.
Rev. John Rice. Early Central Kentucky Baptist Preacher.
website:baptisthistoryhomepage.com/rice.john.bap.encyclo.html
some additional info of Rev. Rice's life. Compiled by: Dr. Ira (Jack)Birdwhistell, associate professor of Religion and Baptist History at Georgetown (Ky)College. Jack is a fifth generation descendant of Reverend Rice.
OBITUARY:
Baptist Banner and Pioneer. Volume 10-14 April 6,1843.
James P.Boyce Centennial Library, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Ky.
An obit written by a Rice contemporary: Reverend Strother Cook(46327567). First researched by Alma Ray Ison(fag#69251377--see Elizabeth Rice Page for more information about the work of Alma Ray Ison) Copy of the Cook obit is available by Kim Rop at:
website:http://genforum.genealogy.com
/rice/messages/10387.html
A short bio of Reverend Cook may be found in volume 2 of Spencer's work. See citation above.Pages 135-136.
FAMILY:
A listing of the children of Rev. Rice.
See Kim Rop site as listed above.
A composite of various sources listing(not all verified) the children of John Rice:
Mary(Hedger),Mariah W. (Bradshaw) Elizabeth (Harris) Cassandra (Steenburgin) Nancy Jane (Rigg) William B.(Warford) Joseph L. (O'Neil) Sally, John Rice Jr.,Anderson.
Note: 1/18/2015. Suggestion for John Rice Memorial by Pat Moore Taylor 47522235.
" I have a correction for the children of Rev. John Rice. His son Joseph L. is my 3rd great grandfather. His wife's name was Amanda Jane Garrett. I can send you documentation if you like as I realize that the O'Neil name has been passed around incorrectly for years. At this time I an not certain where Joseph is buried but am looking forward to one day being able to link him to his father on Find a Grave."
ESTATE:
An inventory/sale of Rev. Rice's belongings and the distribution of his fifty three acres to his family members is on file at the Mercer County Court House, Harrodsburg, Ky.
i.e.Deed Book 24-page 177 Mar. 15,1844
"William Rice and Mary his wife of Mercer Co. to A.G.Talbott of same, for $220., 6 and 1/2 acres land on Shawnee Run and being lot no 7 allotted to them from estate of John Rice,deceased.
Sig.:William -Mary Rice
Acknowledged in Mercer Co.and recorded, Mar. 16 1844."
It appears that the home of John Rice and the immediate surroundings(identified as lot 5) were given to Mariah and her husband, Fredrich Bradshaw. Since Mariah died in 1840, it is possible that she and her husband were serving as caregivers to John Rice. Info from the John Rice will.
CHURCH:
Shawnee Run Baptist Church,Minutes 1799 through 1907, Mercer County, Kentucky, Founded 1788. With Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery Records.
The above titled booklet is available at the Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, Ky. It was compiled by Arland W. Benningfield, Jr. and Walter Lee Bradshaw descendants of early members of the Church. This is a typed copy of the original minutes of the Church, established November 21, 1788 by Reverend Rice.
Revolutionary War Veteran
Pension Application: "I was born in Prince Edward Co VA & resided there when the ARW began. Enlisted in the spring of 1779, (while on my way to Kentucky) in Montgomery Co, VA near Chissels Mine, as a Scout against the Indians. In 1791 I removed to KY & settled in Mercer Co, KY."
http://genealogytrails.com
/main/military.html gives info about land grants. John Rice is listed as a sergeant.
Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
Illinois Regiment. Crockett's Regiment lists John and William Rice as privates.
Children:
Maria W Bradshaw (1807 - 1890)
rod lewis.
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