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Jonas Rice

Birth	:	25 Dec 1827 Lake La Rose, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	20 Nov 1897 Bear River, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	St. John's Anglican Graveyard, Bear River, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.5779430, -65.6383510
Description	:	Jonas is the son of Levi Rice and Margaret Robinson and is the husband of Avis Euphemia Spurr whom he married on 2 Apr 1850 in Annapolis Royal.They were blessed with ten children all born in Bear River or Digby,Digby Co.,NS.: 1. Margaret Louisa Ric-30 Aug 1852-14 Jul 1917-William Wallace Graham 2. John Rice-15 May 1853 3. William Wallace Rice-19 Jun 1854-5 Nov 1944 4. James Wilkie Rice-15 Jan 1858-25 May 1948 5. Leleah Rice-3 Mar 1860-13 Jul 1936-George Hattrick Harris 6. Bessie Rice-6 Dec 1862-26 Jun 1937 7. Lilly Bele Rice-29 Apr 1865-28 Apr 1866 8. Reuben Rice-12... Read More	Jonas is the son of Levi Rice and Margaret Robinson and is the husband of Avis Euphemia Spurr whom he married on 2 Apr 1850 in Annapolis Royal.They were blessed with ten children all born in Bear River or Digby,Digby Co.,NS.: 1. Margaret Louisa Ric-30 Aug 1852-14 Jul 1917-William Wallace Graham 2. John Rice-15 May 1853 3. William Wallace Rice-19 Jun 1854-5 Nov 1944 4. James Wilkie Rice-15 Jan 1858-25 May 1948 5. Leleah Rice-3 Mar 1860-13 Jul 1936-George Hattrick Harris 6. Bessie Rice-6 Dec 1862-26 Jun 1937 7. Lilly Bele Rice-29 Apr 1865-28 Apr 1866 8. Reuben Rice-12 Jul 1867-11 Jun 1945 9. Lydia Maria Rice-29 Apr 1870-24 Nov 1958 10. Levica May Rice-23 Feb 1881-Rupert Alexis Harris Obituary contributed by: marshwalker (47101668) Bear River Telephone, Wednesday, November 24, 1897 Obituary By the death of Mr Jonas Rice which occurred on the morning of the 20th inst., Bear River loses an aged and respected citizen. He was born at Lake La Rose 70 years ago and was one of the 5 sons of Benjamin Rice, all of whom are now dead with the exception of one who went west some years ago and whose whereabouts is unknown. His 2 sisters survive him. When quite young he married a Miss Spurr, daughter of the late James Spurr, Esquire of Perotte by whom he had 3 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom are yet living. After living for a couple of years in Annapolis he came to Bear River and for nearly 50 years has been a familiar figure in this town. He died of Bright's disease. The funeral took place on Monday from his residence and he was buried in St John's Episcopal church of which he was a staunch member.

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Where is Jonas Rice's memorial?
Jonas Rice's memorial is located at: St. John's Anglican Graveyard, Bear River, Annapolis County, Canada.
When did Jonas Rice death?
Jonas Rice death on 20 Nov 1897 in Bear River, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Jonas Rice's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5779430
Longitude: -65.6383510

Family Members:

Spouse

Avis Euphemia Spurr Rice

(1829 - 1894)

Children

Margaret Louisa Rice Graham

(1852 - 1917)

James Wilkie Rice

(1858 - 1948)

Laleah Rice Harris

(1860 - 1936)

Bessie Rice

(1862 - 1937)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. John's Anglican Graveyard
Bear River, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5779430, -65.6383510

2. Old Methodist Cemetery
Bear River, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5774700, -65.6396000

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
Bear River, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5765120, -65.6363960

4. Waldeck West Cemetery
Waldeck West, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6121940, -65.6399440

5. Greenland Cemetery
Greenland, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5810100, -65.5777400

6. Pinkney Family Cemetery
Deep Brook, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6167300, -65.6775900

7. Cress Burial Ground
Waldeck, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6286100, -65.6271200

8. Waldeck East Cemetery
Waldeck, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6298200, -65.6160100

9. St. Thomas Cemetery
Smiths Cove, Halifax County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6120400, -65.7028340

10. Moore-Spurr Cemetery
Deep Brook, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6300500, -65.6718700

11. Smith-Sulis Cemetery
Smiths Cove, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6121000, -65.7071300

12. Old Methodist Graveyard
Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6167000, -65.5638700

13. Clementsvale Cemetery
Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6190264, -65.5642997

14. Thomas Cemetery
Smiths Cove, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6128800, -65.7193800

15. Ray Family Burial Ground
Cornwallis Park, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6559900, -65.6325200

16. Nichols Burial Ground
Lansdowne, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5900700, -65.7483800

17. Roop's Point Cemetery
Lansdowne, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5975700, -65.7466200

18. Hillgrove United Baptist Cemetery
Hillgrove, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5871331, -65.7575940

19. United Church of Canada Graveyard
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6633820, -65.6096900

20. Old St. Edwards Anglican Church Graveyard
Clementsport, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6638120, -65.6058590

21. Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery
Digby, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6201283, -65.7576467

22. Woodlawn Baptist Cemetery
Digby, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6133850, -65.7630060

23. Victory Cemetery
Victory, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.5640740, -65.5051470

24. Forest Hill Anglican Cemetery
Digby, Digby County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.6129190, -65.7641090