Benjamin Rice

A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA with the rank of LIEUTENANT. DAR Ancestor # A094836

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Benjamin Rice served under Capt Jacob Moon and Col Charles Lynch in the War of Independence. He was Lieutenant in the Battle of Guilford Court House, N.C., 15 Mar 1781, and he was promoted in the field to Capt when Jacob Moon was killed.

from: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41117550

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An attorney, son of David Rice and Susannah Searcy Benjamin Rice served under Capt Jacob Moon and Col Charles Lynch in the War of Independence. He was Lieutenant in the Battle of Guilford Court House, N.C., 15 Mar 1781, and he was promoted in the field to Capt when Jacob Moon was killed. Died in New London, VA

Wife: Catherine Holt, b 1744 in Hanover Co, VA, daughter of John Holt and Edith White

Children: David* John Holt* Edith White Benjamin Holt* Sarah Elizabeth* Note: Brother of Rev David Rice of KY

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