Does anyone have more info on David Rice, born ? in 1780?  Our family history states that this David is a descendant of Thomas Rice of VA and our DNA test (5076) has proved the theory, but I have yet to identify an ancestor to tie the family to.  The Manning Files of SC identify a David Rice born in 1752 as David's father, but lists no possible origin.  Thank you. Eve Royce Descendants of David Rice Generation No. 1 1.  David3 Rice  (David2, Rice1)1 was born March 13, 1780, and died August 10, 1845 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery).  He married Nancy Branch1 November 30, 1809, daughter of Branch and Nancy Ann. Notes for David Rice: David Sr Rice   Book D  82 Will of David Rice Children of David Rice and Nancy Branch are: 2 i. Martha Ann4 Rice1, born July 30, 1815; died October 23, 1817. + 3 ii. Rebecca Ann Rice, born February 23, 1822 in Barnwell Co, SC; died November 21, 1877 in Memphis, TN. + 4 iii. David Holman Rice, born February 17, 1824 in Rice's Ridge; died October 15, 1874 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). + 5 iv. Joseph Rice, born April 17, 1826 in Barnwell Co, S.C.; died in Memphis, TN.. 6 v. Sheldon Rice1, born July 01, 1829 in Barnwell Co, SC; died October 25, 1838 in Barnwell Co, SC. + 7 vi. Mary Elizabeth Rice, born January 16, 1831; died July 16, 1883 in Hood County, TX. + 8 vii. William Baker Rice, born September 19, 1835 in Barnwell Co, SC; died June 01, 1899 in Bamberg, SC (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). Generation No. 2 3.  Rebecca Ann4 Rice (David3, David2, Rice1)1 was born February 23, 1822 in Barnwell Co, SC, and died November 21, 1877 in Memphis, TN.  She married Angus Nicholson McKay2 September 30, 1846, son of Hugh McKay and Sarah Nicholson. Notes for Angus Nicholson McKay: DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES MCKAY, A. N., 65 slaves, page 92 Child of Rebecca Rice and Angus McKay is: 9 i. David Rice5 McKay, born 1849 in Chesterfield Co, SC; died 1850 in Chesterfield Co, SC (Buried in St. David's Churchyard). 4.  David Holman4 Rice (David3, David2, Rice1)3,4 was born February 17, 1824 in Rice's Ridge, and died October 15, 1874 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery).  He married Catherine Williams Thomson5 October 31, 1849 in St. Peter's Parish Beaufort District, daughter of Benjamin Thomson and Catherine Williams. Notes for David Holman Rice: First Lieutenant Co. H., 17 S.C. Infantry Enlisted: Appointed December 9, 1861 Dropped from rolls April 28, 1862 Captain and Assistant Quarter Master Staff, 11 S. C. Reserves (90 days, 1862-1863) On last roll: December 16, 1862 Reference S.C. Dept. of Archives and History NARS Microcopy # 267 Roll # 253 Reference from David Holman Rice family bible. BARNWELL COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES RICE, David H., 62 slaves, page 190B RICE, Wm. B., 48 slaves, page 191 RICE, Wm., 43 slaves, page 209 Children of David Rice and Catherine Thomson are: 10 i. David Edward5 Rice5, born October 05, 1850 in St. Peter's Parish Beaufort District; died December 05, 1911 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). + 11 ii. Benjamin Thomson Rice, born April 23, 1852 in Duck Branch, SC; died June 10, 1911 in Barnwell Co,SC (Buried in Barnwell Baptist Cemetery). + 12 iii. Catherine Thomson Rice, born August 07, 1853 in Pine Retreat; died May 11, 1920 in Savannah, GA (buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, SC). + 13 iv. Joseph Sheldon Rice, born August 06, 1855 in Rice's Ridge Barnwell, Co, SC; died October 15, 1912 in Appleton, SC (buried in Swallow Savannah Cemetery). 14 v. William Ibzan Rice5, born January 31, 1857; died April 29, 1929 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). 15 vi. John Ingles Rice5, born November 23, 1858; died October 19, 1887 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). + 16 vii. Robert Allen Williams Rice, born July 07, 1860; died July 1910 in Varnville, SC. + 17 viii. Mary Lizzie Rice, born March 29, 1862. + 18 ix. Hugh Means Rice, born November 16, 1863; died April 04, 1905 in Barnwell Co, SC (buried in Cave Methodist Cemetery). + 19 x. Samuel Mobley Rice, born February 26, 1866; died May 19, 1927. 20 xi. Rebecca Nancy Rice5, born July 26, 1868; died November 29, 1955 in Beaufort, S.C..  She married Ferdinand Allison November 24, 1892. 21 xii. Miriam Rice5, born July 03, 1871; died June 07, 1936 in Rice's Ridge (buried in Springtown Baptist Church). 5.  Joseph4 Rice (David3, David2, Rice1)6 was born April 17, 1826 in Barnwell Co, S.C., and died in Memphis, TN..  He married Mary Ann Nicholson May 18, 1854 in St. Paul's Church, Charleston, S.C., daughter of Malcolm Nicholson and Mary Avirett. Notes for Joseph Rice: Joseph Rice - Gadsden Co. Florida - Section 6 T2N R2W - W/SE 6 2N 2W (certificate #12584 cash for grant)  June 16, 1856 1880 US Federal Census, Loves Station (Precinct), DeSoto, MS. Roll: T9_646; Family History Film: 1254646; Page: 553C; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 0737 DESOTO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES RICE, Joseph, 54 slaves, page 92 Notes for Mary Ann Nicholson: 1930 Census -Shelby County, Tennessee, Memphis (Part of Civil District 5, Ward 19, Block 862) Enumeration District 79-71 Sheet number 10A pg. 272 Children of Joseph Rice and Mary Nicholson are: 22 i. Malcolm5 Rice, born in died young; died in Nicholson-Freeman Cemetery, Gadsden County, Florida. 23 ii. Marie Rice. + 24 iii. David Sheldon Rice, born Abt. 1858 in South Carolina. 25 iv. Nannie B. Rice, born Abt. 1860 in Mississippi. 26 v. Donella Rice, born Abt. 1865 in Mississippi. 27 vi. Fannie Rice, born Abt. 1867 in Mississippi. 28 vii. Hughla Rice, born Abt. 1869. 29 viii. Donald McKay Rice, born Abt. 1873. 7.  Mary Elizabeth4 Rice (David3, David2, Rice1)6 was born January 16, 1831, and died July 16, 1883 in Hood County, TX.  She married Samuel F. Mobley February 13, 1850 in S.C., son of James Mobley and Elizabeth Glover. 8.  William Baker4 Rice (David3, David2, Rice1)6 was born September 19, 1835 in Barnwell Co, SC, and died June 01, 1899 in Bamberg, SC (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery).  He married Frances Urbanna Faust September 11, 1860, daughter of Owen Faust and Rebecca Wroton. Children of William Rice and Frances Faust are: 42 i. William Baker5 Rice, Jr., born 1861; died August 31, 1867 in buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery. 43 ii. Nannie Rice, born November 22, 1864; died December 03, 1948 in Bamberg, SC (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery).  She married Malcolm Miley. 44 iii. Hayne Faust Rice, born February 16, 1868. 45 iv. Malcolm Nicholson Rice, born February 20, 1868; died March 12, 1928 in Bamberg, SC (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). 46 v. Augusta Gabrielle Rice, born June 16, 1870; died August 29, 1897 in buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery. Generation No. 3 11.  Benjamin Thomson5 Rice (David Holman4, David3, David2, Rice1)7 was born April 23, 1852 in Duck Branch, SC, and died June 10, 1911 in Barnwell Co,SC (Buried in Barnwell Baptist Cemetery).  He married Mary Elizabeth Walker 1885, daughter of Nathaniel Walker and Ann Carey. Children of Benjamin Rice and Mary Walker are: 47 i. Benjamin Thomson6 Rice, Jr., born December 22, 1889; died March 31, 1937 in Barnwell, SC (buried in Barnwell Baptist Cemetery). + 48 ii. Anna Carey Rice, born July 17, 1893. 49 iii. Nathaniel Walker Rice, born December 23, 1896.  He married Nell Felder Bamberg October 1953. 50 iv. John Inglis Rice, born December 23, 1896.  He married Elizabeth Matheson. 12.  Catherine Thomson5 Rice (David Holman4, David3, David2, Rice1)7 was born August 07, 1853 in Pine Retreat, and died May 11, 1920 in Savannah, GA (buried in Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, SC).  She married Henry William Dubois February 24, 1875 in Rice's Ridge, son of Jesse DuBois and Selena Rice. Notes for Catherine Thomson Rice: SC Christian Advocate, 10/14/1920 Mrs. Catherine Thomson DuBois (nee Rice) (August 7, 1853 - May 11, 1920) She was a daughter of Hon. David H. Rice, of the Spring Town section of Bamberg County, once a part of old-time Barnwell District, and who was of the distinguished Rice family, who, with its deep toned piety and good works, has made of Methodist and Baptist history lustrous, not only in lower south Carolina, but throughout the State, and with their affinity and consanguinity, are still in the forefront of Bible Christianity and holy warfare. Miss Kate, as she was lovingly and familiarly called, was one of the most amiable young ladies and was the pride of her many friends. In 1876 she became the bride of H.W. DuBois, the ideal and only son of Hon. Jesse DuBois, of Colleton County, South Carolina, and who was a model Christian gentleman of the highest tone and old Carolina type. By this union there are twelve noble children, three of whom are in heaven. Seven are happily married and two still single. Sallie, the oldest daughter, is the noble wife of Mr. H.M. Williams, of Yemassee, SC and who is a son of Rev. RS Williams, of blessed memory, and who was a brother of the lamented Rev. John G. Williams, D.D., eminent preacher, author and distinguished original thinker. Her ("Sister Kate's") husband was the popular and efficient auditor of Colleton County, and after his death, in 1909, she removed to Savannah, Ga., and lived with her devoted children. The separation seemed long, but O, how sweet is the "blessed hope" that they are                  Together now around the throne,                           Across the deep, cold river,                  In sweeter joys than earth has known                            They praise the blessed Saviour. Notes for Henry William Dubois: DUBOIS-Henry W. DuBois was born in upper Colleton county sixty-years ago; was educated at Kings Mountain military academy at Yorkville, was married in early life to Miss Katherine Rice, of Barnwell, pursued the life of a farmer for many years, later moved to Walterboro and was elected auditor of Colleton County, which position he capably filled until his death in October, 1911. Left to mourn his death is a devoted wife, and large family of sons and daughters. Brother DuBois will be remembered by his acquaintances, not because of his material successes so much as because of his spiritual achievements. He began his religious career at an early age and worked at it continuously, and earnestly, and by the grace ofGod succeeded at it, laying up for himself treasures in heaven. He was a staunch Methodist, attending upon its ordinances and supporting its institutions faithfully. But he was more than this-he was a devout Christian, living blamelessly, and leaving to his good wife and children a priceless heritage-a Christlike life. His taking away leaves a decided vacancy, not only in his home, but in the Church in Walterboro. He was a good steward. For years he served the Sunday school as its secretary and treasurer. His record of fidelity to his church and Sunday school will be an inspiration for years to come.              H.J. Cauthen 13.  Joseph Sheldon5 Rice (David Holman4, David3, David2, Rice1)7 was born August 06, 1855 in Rice's Ridge Barnwell, Co, SC, and died October 15, 1912 in Appleton, SC (buried in Swallow Savannah Cemetery).  He married Hilma Thenia Behling8 October 28, 1885, daughter of Ernest Behling and Mary Hutto. Notes for Joseph Sheldon Rice: 1910 Census - Allendale SC District 35 Sheet number 15B Notes for Hilma Thenia Behling: 1910 Census - Barnwell County (Allendale), District 35, pg. 15B Children of Joseph Rice and Hilma Behling are: 63 i. David Ernest6 Rice, born September 15, 1886 in Appleton, S.C.; died December 24, 1917 in Silver City, NM (buried in Swallow Savannah Cemetery). 64 ii. Marie Edna Rice, born August 20, 1888 in Appleton, SC; died November 24, 1915 in Beaufort, SC (buried in Swallow Savannah Cemetery).  She married John Wallace. + 65 iii. Joseph Sheldon Rice, Jr., born May 22, 1890 in Appleton, S.C.; died May 05, 1955 in Bamberg, SC (buried in Springtown Baptist Cemetery). + 66 iv. William Baker Rice, born December 19, 1892 in Sycamore, SC; died January 28, 1980 in Charleston, SC (buried in Swallow Savannah Cemetery). 67 v. Mary Elizabeth Rice, born August 06, 1894 in Appleton, SC; died January 16, 1972 in Barnwell Co, SC..  She married John Futch Swett 1921. + 68 vi. Alice Ramell Rice, born December 24, 1898 in Appleton, SC; died October 09, 1984 in Barnwell Co, SC (buried in Lower Three Runs Cemetary). 69 vii. Catherine Thomson Rice, born June 03, 1897 in Appleton, S.C.; died August 19, 1897 in buried in Swallow Sav. Cem.. + 70 viii. Hilma Norma Rice, born October 28, 1903 in Appleton, SC; died April 08, 1982 in Barnwell Co, SC. Endnotes 1.  Nancy Branch/David Rice Bible. 2.  Hugh and Sarah McKay Bible. 3.  Family Bible of David Holman Rice. 4.  Nancy Branch/David Rice Bible. 5.  Family Bible of David Holman Rice. 6.  Nancy Branch/David Rice Bible. 7.  Family Bible of David Holman Rice. 8.  Margo Everett's genealogical records. 9.  Family Bible of David Holman Rice.