Deacon Jonas Rice, Esq.

Jonas Rice (1672–1753) was the first permanent settler of European descent in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was a founder and prominent citizen of the town. He was elected as a judge to the Court of Common Pleas in Worcester County, Massachusetts and he served until his death.

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Husband of Mary Stone Rice, married on Feb 10,1701/2 at Sudbury,MA.

Children: Silence Rice King Bond, Adonijah Rice, Jonas Rice Jr, Absalom Rice, and Adonijah Rice.

Note: The stone in the photo posted by J. Musterman is a reproduction. The original stone is in the collection of the Worcester Historical Museum. Advance arrangements are required to view the stone. Inscription: His age he was the first setler in Worcester & one of the judges of the inferior court for Worcester

Note: In 1853, all markers in the Old Burial Ground were buried a foot deep over their grave, and the Common was "smoothed over". All markers and inscriptions were carefully recorded before their burial.

• Updated from Find A Grave Memorial via son Adonijah Rice by SmartCopy: May 16 2015, 23:08:05 UTC

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Husband of Mary Stone Rice, married on Feb 10,1701/2 at Sudbury,MA.

Children: Silence Rice King Bond, Adonijah Rice, Jonas Rice Jr, Absalom Rice, and Adonijah Rice.

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