David Rice (Revolutionary War Soldier)

David Rice (born before 1742, died 1812) was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War.

David Rice came from Scotland and settled in Easton, in Washington County, New York State. He married Susanna Newel (later written Susan Newell) of Easton. He was killed by a log or tree falling on him. He served in Capt. John Petits company, in COL Lewis (or Lerois) Van Woert's Regiment of Militia of the 16th Albany Co. Militia (Cambridge Division) in the Revolutionary War. The Roster of State Troops shows Rice to have been a Sergeant.

Marriage 1 Susanna Newel UNKNOWN b: 1764 Married: WFT Est. 1777-1802 Children Jonathan RICE b: WFT Est. 1776-1803 Joseph Chamberlain RICE b: 12 MAY 1794 in Easton, Washington Co., New York State  Lydia RICE b: 1796  Maria RICE b: 9 APR 1800 in Vermont.