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     He was born before 1900.
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his son, Gordon Rice, overseas, was listed as a survivor.²
     In the obituary of Karl Rice who died 15 March 1942, his brother, Gordon Rice of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.³ He was the informant listed in the burial register record of his mother, Irene Surtees on 17 February 1954 at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario Canada.^4,5,6
     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his brother, Gordon Rice, of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁷

     He was born on 27 May 1899, Rockland, in Clarence Twp., Russell County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 034248.⁴ Alternatively, he may have been born on 29 May 1899 at Rockland, Clarence Twp., Russell County, Ontario, Canada.¹ Ray married Edla Inez Nomeland.⁵
     Ray Asa Rice died on 19 October 1978, in the hospital in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada at age 79.⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Ray Asa Rice. Ray Asa Rice was buried on 21 October 1978 at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario, Canada.^1,5
     His name was recorded as Ray Asia Rice on his birth registration.³ Handwriting varies and his name may be interpreted as Roy Rice.⁶
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his son, Roy Rice, overseas, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Karl Rice who died 15 March 1942, his brother, Ray Rice of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     Ray Rice was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Edla Inez Nomeland, who died on 31 December 1944.⁹ Roy Rice was the informant listed in the burial register record of his wife, Edla Inez Rice on 2 January 1945 at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario Canada.^9,6
     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his brother, Ray Rice, of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 20 October 1978.⁵

     He was born on 26 April 1909 in 668 Caspin Street, Ottawa, in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 013431.²
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his son, Kenneth Rice at home, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Karl Rice who died 15 March 1942, his brother, Kenneth Rice of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his brother, Kenneth Rice, of Edmonton, was listed as a survivor.⁵

     She was born on 26 March 1905, Ottawa, in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 002339.²
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his daughter, Marian Rice at home, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Karl Rice who died 15 March 1942, his sister, Mrs. Fred Stoate of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his sister, Marion Stoate, of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁵

     She was born circa 1895, North Nation Mills, Québec, Canada.² Hazel married Roy Leonard Wood on 29 May 1919, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his daughter, Hazel Rice at home, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Karl Rice who died 15 March 1942, his sister, Mrs. Roy Woods (sic) of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his sister, Hazel Wood, of Ottawa, was listed as a survivor.⁵

     She was born on 9 June 1902, Ottawa West, in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 011282.¹ Muriel married Francis Leonard Prowse on 4 February 1940, Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4,5,6
     Muriel Jessie Rice died on 7 October 1976 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA.⁷
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Muriel J. Prowse.
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his daughter, Muriel Prowse at home, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, 8 February 1940 :

     In the obituary of Karl Rice who died 15 March 1942, his sister, Mrs. Frank Powse (sic) of Detroit, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his sister, Muriel Prowse, of Michigan, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 9 October 1976.⁷
     In the obituary of Francis L. Prowse who died 1 March 1979, hiswife, the former Muriel J. Rice, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     He was born on 8 August 1891, Rockland, in Clarence Twp., Russell County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 033100.^4,1,3
     Arthur George Rice died on 8 August 1918 at near Hangard Wood, France at age 27.^4,1,5,6,7 He is remembered at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Vimy Ridge, Pas de Calais, France.⁷

     Arthur George Rice is remembered on a grave marker/cenotaph at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario, Canada, on his parent's grave marker.⁸
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Arthur George Rice of Ottawa began military service on 25 November 1915 at the age of 24 at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, joining the 77th Overseas Battalion. He was described as being 5' 8" with a light complexion, blue eyes and light brown hair. He had the following distinguishing marks: an appendectomy scar, a left herniotomy scar and a tattoo on his left forearm reading "A.G. Ryce". On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Mrs. Isaac Henry Rice of Ottawa. He was assigned regimental number 145687.¹ Arthur George Rice was killed in action on 8 August 1918 at France. Lance Corporal, Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) 13th Battalion, Service No: 145687
     "Previously reported Missing, believed Wounded, now Killed in Action"
     He was attached to the 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Tank Brigade as observer durng the attack South West of HANGARD WOOD. Shortly after the commencement of the attack the tank in which he was riding was seen to be in flames, and later his body, badly burned, was found and buried.
     His body was found and buried, but the location is unknown. He is remembered on the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

End of Military Service section.^9,1,7

     He was commonly known as Art.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his son, Arthur Rice, overseas, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 28 August 1918 :

     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 6 September 1918 :

     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatoon Daily Star, 12 September 1918 :

     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his brother, Arthur Rice, was listed as predeceased.¹⁴

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Arthur George Rice¹⁵

     He was born on 15 April 1888.¹
     Karl Isaac Rice died on 15 March 1942 in Archerwill, RM of Barrier Valley No. 397, Saskatchewan, Canada at age 53.^2,1,3
     
      He was buried on 17 March 1942 at Lakeside Cemetery, Archerwill, RM of Barrier Valley No. 397, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,4,3
     In the obituary of Isaac Henry Rice who died 6 June 1917, his son, Carl Rice of Saskatoon, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario 16 March 1942:

     The following death notice appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal 16 March 1942 :

     In the obituary of Walter James Rice who died 12 September 1973, his brother, Karl Rice, was listed as predeceased.⁶

     He was born circa 1891, Wyville, in Vespra Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.² Roy married Hazel Cynthia Rice on 29 May 1919, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2

     He was born circa 1903, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1900 at Montréal, Québec, Canada, since he was reportedly 79 according to his obituary.² Francis married Muriel Jessie Rice on 4 February 1940, Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.^3,1,4,2,5
     Francis Leonard Prowse died on 1 March 1979, in his apartment in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Francis L. Prowse.
     He was commonly known as Frank Prowse.^3,4
     In the obituary of Muriel J. Prowse who died 7 October 1976, her husband, Frank Leonard Prowse, of Battle Creek, Michigan, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Battle Creek Enquirer published in Battle Creek, Michigan, 5 March 1979.²

     She was born circa 3 October 1813, in Lincolnshire, England.²
     Betsy Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 3 October 1813 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.²

     He was born circa 12 November 1815, Ludborough, in Lincolnshire, England.^2,3,4
     Samuel Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 12 November 1815 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.²
     Samuel Patchett appeared on the 1841 British Census Ludborough, at Lincolnshire, England, enumerated 6 June 1841, described as a male servant in the household of John Brown.Note: Ages usually given to nearest 5 years.⁴
     Samuel Patchett appeared on the 1851 British Census of at England, Lincolnshire, in the household of his mother Mary Patchett, listed as an agricultural labourer.³
     Research notes (November 2016):

     He was born before 18 January 1818, in Lincolnshire, England.²
     Daniel Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 18 January 1818 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.²

     She was born circa 20 February 1820, in Lincolnshire, England.^4,2
     Catherine Lloyd Patchett died before 29 April 1827, Lincolnshire, England.³ She was buried on 29 April 1827 at St. Mary Parish, Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.³
     She was Baptised/Christened on 20 February 1820 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^4,2

     He was born before 25 March 1821, in Lincolnshire, England.²
     Research Required: This may be the Thomas Patchett listed in the 1861 census (Ludborough - G9/2387, Folio 67, p. 14, #70, CD page 136) but his brother Samuel is listed as several years too young.³ Thomas Lloyd Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 25 March 1821 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.²

     He was born before 6 April 1823, in Lincolnshire, England.^2,3 He was baptized on 6 April 1823 at Ludborough parish, Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^2,3

     He was born circa 19 August 1807, in Lincolnshire, England.^1,2
     George Patchett was Baptised/Christened on 19 August 1807 at Ludborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2