Nelson RICE

M, b. 13 April 1847, d. 24 February 1875
     Nelson RICE was born on 13 April 1847 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. He was the son of Shadrack and Eliza Rice.

Nelson married Melissa Ann BROWN, daughter of Jesse Anderson BROWN Jr. and Mary CAMP, on 11 December 1867 in Bibb County, Alabama. Jackson Gardner, J. P. performed the ceremony.1

Nelson RICE and Melissa Ann BROWN appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 6 July 1870 in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Nelson Rice, age 21, farmer; and Melissa, age 27, keeping house. Both were born in Alabama. Melissa had a personal estate valued at $127. Living nearby were her brother, Waymon, and sister, Emily James.2

On 24 February 1875 Nelson died in Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 27 leaving Melissa Ann a widow.
Last Edited=20 Jan 2024

Child of Nelson RICE and Melissa Ann BROWN

Citations

  1. [S770] "Alabama County Marriages, 1805-1967", Nelson Rice & Malissa Ann Brown, 11 Dec 1867, Bibb County, pg. 56.
  2. [S240] 1870 U. S. Census, Bibb County, Alabama, Nelson Rice household #51.

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