Rice - William A.
Source: Crawfordsville Review Aug 17, 1911 p 6
William A. Rice, aged 72 years, a well known retired farmer who lived on his farm south of Crawfordsville, passed away Friday evening at 11:15 o'clock. Four years ago last May he suffered from a paralytic stroke from which he partially recovered, but never fully regained his strength. Subsequent strokes weaked his vitality until, about 3 months ago, he was compelled to take to his bed, and was never able to be up again.
Mr. Rice was a native of KY, having been born in Fayette County Dec 29, 1838. He was a son of Abraham Rice who was also a native of KY. Abraham Rice was a brick mason by trade, but he engaged extensviely in raising horses, which he took to Philadelphia to sell. In 1851 he left Ky with his family and came to Indiana, taking up his abode on the farm where he died in 1873. At the time of his father's death, William with his sister, Marie, inherited the farm. At her death he inherited a part of her share and bout out the interests of other heirs and live upon this farm until his death, excepting 3 years of the time he lived in this city. William A. Rice had two brothers, Martin and Levi and four sisters, Ann Eliza; Martha M; Maria and Elizabeth all of whom are dead.
Mr. Rice was married Oct 31, 1867 to Miss Martha E. Hipes, a daughter of Adam Hipes. Mrs. Rice was a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Rice were blessed with a family of 7 children, 5 of whom are living: Charles, who lives in Danville, Ill; Henry and Edgar A, who live in Crawfordsville; John and Clay who live on the farm. James and Minnie both died in infancy.
Mr. Rice was a member of the Disciples Church and was widely known by his genial disposition, his many acts of kindness and charitable deeds. He was a staunch Republican and a few years ago was active in county politics. He was known over the entire county and numbered his friends by the score. He is survived by his widow, 5 children and 9 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home 5 miles south of the city and burial will be made in Masonic Cemetery. - transcribed by kbz