Great news, Fred Salter just sent me this info! In the 1830 Rhea County, TN census, an Allen LOOPER was enumerated on page 396, 20001-11001. Were any Rice's enumerated on that same page? If so, which ones? Should be some sort of tax or deed record on these folks! Would especially like to find Joseph Looper in that area prior to 1830. Hope someone has indexed this info! Thanks again for your help! You are really great folks out there! Will