Robert Statton Rice (1832 - 1901)

Born 29 Nov 1832 in Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Amelia (Solomon) Rice — married about 1858 (to 1891) in Saint Helier, Jersey

Husband of Mary Ann (Scown) Vercoe — married 1893 (to 1901) in Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 14 Jan 1901 at age 68 in Dulwich Hill, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Robert Rice (1832-1901)

Robert Rice was born in Cornwall, England.

Birth
Robert Rice was born about 29 November 1832 and baptised 09 December 1932 at St Mary Magdalene church, Launceston, Cornwall, England. He was the son of George Rice and Tomasin Statton. ^[1]

England & Wales Census 1841
The England and Wales Census of 1841 records: Thomasin Rice age 50, Widow (crossed out), Mary Rice age 13, and Robert Rice age 8, all born at Cornwall, are living at Northgate Street, St Mary Launceston Parish, Cornwall, England. ^[2]

England & Wales Census 1851
The England and Wales Census of 1851 records, Robert Rice age 18, born Perranarworthal (or St Mary Magdalene) Cornwall, occupation: Farm Labourer, is employed in the household of Agnes Hanns, age 63, Farmer 50 Acres Employing 3 Labs. The household is located at 'Markston' ,Lifton, Tavistock, Devon, England. ^[3]

Marriage 1
Robert Rice married Amelia Solomon 10 February 1858 at the Bible Christian Chapel, Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.

Immigration
Robert Rice age 25 and his wife Amelia Rice age 20, emigrated from England to the colony of New South Wales in 1858. They sailed from Plymouth, Devon on board the "Fitzjames" arriving in Sydney on 28 July 1858 after a voyage of 95 days. Robert's occupation was Farm Labourer. ^{[4] [5]}

Residence
Robert and Amelia settled at Miller's Point, Sydney and were living in a tent there when their first child, Harry was born in October 1858. By 1862 Robert Rice was farming land at Neville (or Mount Macquarie as it was known then). Around 1884 Robert moved to Canowindra where he followed various farming pursuits and purchased several properities. He lived at the Canowindra district until his retirement in about 1898 when he moved to Sydney.

Death of 1st Wife
Amelia (Solomon) Rice passed away 09 January 1891 at Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia. ^[6]

Marriage 2
Robert Rice married Mary Ann Scown in 1893 at Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia.^[7]

Death
Robert Rice age 68, passed away 14 January 1901 at his home, 'Tarlo', Wardell-road, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales, Australia. ^[8]

Burial
Robert Rice is buried at Canowindra Cemetery, Canwindra, New South Wales, Australia. ^[9]

Death Notice

"Family Notices" The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 15 January 1901: page 1.

RICE.—January 14,1901, at his residence,Tarlo, Wardell-road, Dulwich Hill, Robert Rice, late of Glastonbury, Canowindra, in his 69th year. Funeral from Canowindra on Wednesday, the 16th instant. ^[10]

Obituary

Canowindra Star (NSW : 1900 - 1902), Friday 18 January 1901, page 2

THE LATE MR. R. RICE.

It is with deep regret we report the death of one of the most highly respected erstwhile residents of Canowindra, in the person of Mr. Robert Rice, who departed this life on Monday last at his residence Tarloo, Dulwich Hill, at the age of 69 years.

Mr. Rice, who until about three years ago, had resided in Canowindra for a lengthened period, was a native of Yorkshire, England, came to Australia in the year 1858, and after a short residence in Sydney, he brought his young wife and children to Neville, where he followed the agricultural industry for about 15 years.

Whilst residing at Neville he purchased considerable property in Canowindra, and liking the appearance of the district decided to take up his residence here. This he did about the year 1884.

On arrival at Canowindra Mr. Rice took up the wheat growing industry to a large extent, combining the occupation of sheep and cattle grazing, and soon established for himself a reputation as an industrious and successful farmer. This occupation he followed until about three years ago, when he retired from actively participating in the struggles of life, upon a competance, and removed his place of abode to Sydney, where he has resided ever since, paying Canowindra and occasional visit.

The deceased gentleman was held in the highest respect and was looked up to by the whole of the residents of this district, as a most upright and just man, and one who, where charity was justified, never failed to assist a good purpose ; he was a thoroughly public spirited man and any movement for the benefit of the district received his most hearty support, and was one of the most promineht men in most of the local institutions.

He was one of the trustees for the recreation reserve, and the School of Arts, of which latter instituition he has been continually a member.

The Progress Committee received his heartiest support also.

To the School of Arts, he presented the present site upon which the building stands, and later donated another piece as an enlargement to the first site.

The estates owned by Mr. Rice in Canowindra were Glassonbery, Lifton Patk, and Corleen, in addition to considerable town property.

At Neville and Orange also the deceased gentleman owned considerable land. Paralysis was Ihe primary cause of death, combined with the general breaking up of the system.

Mr. Rice who had been twice married, leaves a grown up family of four girls and five boys by the first marriage of whom two girls and three boys are married.

Besides this grown up family Mr. Rice leaves a widow and three small children, two boys and a girl.

We sympathise most sincerely with his bereaved family and the district generally in losing a good father, an energetic citizen, and a true Christian; one who was beloved by his children, respected throughout the whole district as a man of integrity and worth, and admired by his church for his firm religious convictions and stability of opinions. ^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: Free UK Genealogy, “ , St Mary Magdalene Church, Launceston, Cornwall” database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5817e9fbe93790ec8b62bc6c) : accessed 27 Jun 2023), [data about Robert Rice 09 Dec 1832 ]; citing Register number "County Cornwall | Place Launceston| Church name St Mary Magdalene| Register type Other Transcript| Baptism date 09 Dec 1832| Person forename Robert| Person sex M| Father forename George| Mother forename Thomazin| Father surname RICE| Father occupation Labourer| Transcribed by Russ Stephens| File line number 5335
2. ↑ Free UK Genealogy "General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database", FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59029557e9379091b18856a7 : accessed 27 Jun 2023) [data about Robert RICE in household of Jane SCOWN]; citing Piece: 154 Place: West Wivelshire Enumeration District: 4 Civil Parish: Launceston St Mary Ecclesiastical Parish: - Folio: 60 Page: 30 Schedule: Address: Northgate Street.
3. ↑ Free UK Genealogy "General Register Office: 1851 Census Returns database", FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/639b968ef493fd644ade53ef : accessed 27 Jun 2023) [data about Robert RICE in household of Agnes HANNS]; citing Piece: 1884A Place: Lifton Enumeration District: 4a Civil Parish: Lifton Ecclesiastical Parish: Lifton Folio: 238 Page: 33 Schedule: 92 Address: Markstone.
4. ↑ Immigration: NSW Assisted Immigrants Index INDEX RICE Robert Assisted Immigrants Index 1839-1896 Age: 25 | Ship: Fitzjames | Year: 1858 | Copy: Reel 2138, [4/4795]; Reel 2477, [4/4974] "Details: Number: INX-9-74173| Title: RICE Robert| Index Name: Assisted Immigrants Index 1839-1896| Name: Robert| Surname: RICE| Age: 25| Ship: Fitzjames| Year: 1858| Place of Arrival: Sydney and/or Newcastle| Remarks: and wife| Copy Reel 2138, [4/4795]; Reel 2477, [4/4974] | ECommerce| Category C| Index Number 9"
5. ↑ Immigration: Vessels Arrived in Sydney 1837-1925Name: FITZJAMES| Arrival Date: 28 July 1858 |Ship Type: SHIP | Series:1841_1866|Page 077 || Details: Number: INX-49-68032| Title: FITZJAMES| Index Name: Vessels Arrived in Sydney 1837-1925| Ship: FITZJAMES: Day: 28| Month: July| Year: 1858| Ship Type: SHIP| Series: 1841_1866| Page No: Page 077| Index Number: 49 "
6. ↑ Death: New South Wales, Australia BDM Index: Name: RICE AMELIA| Reg. No. 4762/1891 | Father: UNKNOWN| Mother: UNKNOWN| Reg. CANOWINDRA, NSW, Australia
7. ↑ Marriage: New South Wales, Australia BDM Index: Reg. No. 2839/1893| RICE ROBERT| married| SCOWN MARY A | Reg. CANOWINDRA, NSW, Australia
8. ↑ Death: New South Wales, Australia BDM Index: Name: RICE ROBERT | Reg. No. 2074/1901| Father: GEORGE| Mother: —| Reg. MARRICKVILLE, NSW, Australia
9. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188103202/robert-statton-rice: accessed 28 June 2023), memorial page for Robert Statton Rice (29 Nov 1832–14 Jan 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 188103202, citing Canowindra Cemetery, Canowindra, Cabonne Shire, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Stombell (contributor 48335209).
10. ↑ Family Notices (1901, January 15). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved June 27, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14380636
11. ↑ THE LATE MR. R. RICE. (1901, January 18). The Canowindra Star (NSW : 1900 - 1902), p. 2. Retrieved June 27, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143911019

See also:

• "CARCOAR.—Impounded at Carcoar, on the 31st day of October, 1876, from the estate of T. R. Icely, Esq., from" New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) 24 November 1876: 4811. Web. 27 Jun 2023 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223098095>. Also, on the 15th November, 1876, by Mr. Robert Rice, from his grass paddock, Mount Macquarie; damages and driving, 3s."

• "Advertising" The Carcoar Chronicle (NSW : 1878 - 1943) 16 March 1878: 3. Web. 27 Jun 2023 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112523694>.

WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH.

MOUNT MACQUARIE.

THE NEW CHURCH will be opened for Pulic Worship, on Sunday, 14th April, when Special Sermons will be preached.

On the following Monday (15th), a Tea and Public Meeting will be held. Proceeds to be devoted to the liquidation of the Church Debt.

Further particulars will appear in next issue.

ROBERT RICE, Secretary.

• "APPOINTMENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS." New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) 10 September 1886: 6114. Web. 27 Jun 2023 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222436657>.

• Obituary, The Canowindra Star (NSW), Friday 18 January 1901