"Pioneer Minister of the Presbyterian Church in KY" and ordained Dec 1763.
Rev David Rice did missionary work in VA, NC, and especially Kentucky. He was known by the title, "The Apostle of Kentucky." He was instrumental in founding Hampton-Sidney College of VA, Transylvania University of KY, and Danville Theological Seminary at Danville, KY. He published several books, including an Essay on Baptism in 1787.
During the Revolutionary War, Rev Rice served as a chaplain and orator to the Hanover militia. In 1792, he was a member of the convention which framed the first constitution of KY. He was the first moderator of the first Presbytery, and the first moderator of the first Synod of KY.
He was a strong supporter of a gradual emancipation of slaves. He and his wife, Mary, were buried in the churchyard of the Danville Theological Seminary where, in 1892, a monument was erected by the Presbyterians of KY to honor his many achievements.
Parents:
David Rice, b 1680 in New Kent Co, VA -- son of Thomas, the Immigrant
Susannah Searcy, b abt 1700 in Hanover Co VA
Children of David and Mary:
Frances Blair*
Benjamin
David*
James Harvey*
Elizabeth*
Mary
Jonathan Alexis*
Chalia*
William*
Susannah
Family Members
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David Rice
1680 – unknown
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Mary Blair Rice
1739–1804 (m. 1763)
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Matthew Rice
1720–1775
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Benjamin Rice
1735–1827
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Elizabeth Rice Saunders
1739–1790
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William Rice
1744–1838
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Frances Blair Rice Mitchell
1766 – unknown
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James Harvey Rice
1769–1832
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David Rice
1770–1814
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Elizabeth Rice MacCoun
1774–1833
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Chalia Rice Rogers
1778–1843
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William Rice
1779–1847
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Jonathan Alexis Rice
1782–1854
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Susannah Rice Akin
1783–1829