Rice, G. E.

RICE, CROCKER

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/19/2013 at 07:38:11

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

RICE, G.E.—Malcom Twp—pg 873. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 36, P.O. Malcom. Was born in Brookfield, Vermont, December 10, 1843, where he was raised. In early life he was engaged in farming, but afterward entered the mercantile business. In August, 1864, he enlisted in company G, Tenth Vermont volunteer infantry, participating in the battles of Cedar Creek and Petersburg; was twice wounded; and was mustered out July 6, 1865. He then moved to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, engaging in the mercantile business till 1868, when he came to this county. Mr. R. now owns a well stocked farm of eighty acres, with comfortable buildings surrounded by a beautiful grove and orchard. He was married, September 10, 1865, to Miss Mary Crocker, of his native place, by whom he has seven children: Mertie Alice, Eugene Henry, Mable Florence, Charles Herbert, Edith Emma, Ernest J. and John W. Himself and family are associated with the Presbyterian Church, being among its zealous supporters.