Pioneer Baptist preacher. Founded the First Baptist Church of Houston, MO in 1883.
Married twice. First to Susan Arnold in 1854, then Sarah Jane Peeler Houston (1st husband William L. Houston, bur. Jefferson Barracks Cem in St. Louis) on Feb. 16, 1863.
Sarah was a young widow with three children, the oldest 11 years old. James was also widowed young and left with 2 small children of his own. Together they raised their children from their first marriages and went on to have five more children of their own.
He was the son of John Rice and Mary Seals Rice.
Sarah's children:
Joseph Houston (1851-1885)
Margaret Jane Houston (1854 - )
Martha Elizabeth Houston (1855 - 1856)
Nancy Houston (1857 - 1880)
James Armstrong Houston(1860 - 1862)
James' children:
William M. Rice (cir. 1857 - )
John M. Rice (cir. 1859 - )
Sarah and James' children:
Mary E. Rice (1864 - )
Christopher Columbus Rice (1868-)
James Albert Rice (1869-)
Sarah Jennie Rice (1870-1927)
Julia Rice (1872-1946)
Elder James Staten Rice, son of Elder John Rice, was born in Hancock county, Tennessee, October 27, 1829. He was converted at the Greasy Rock Church, Tennessee, at the age of 13, or in 1842. Began preaching in the year 1848. He was urged by members of the church to be ordained, but refused for several years until he could complete his education. He was a resident of Kentucky for three years, preaching and teaching school. He then went to Chadwell Station, Tennessee, where in 1854 he held a great revival meeting, resulting in 114 baptisms, four of the converts becoming Baptist ministers. He was ordained as a minister by the Chadwell Station church in 1854, after this meeting.
In March, 1854, he was married to Miss Susan Arnold, then returned to Kentucky and remained three years in evangelistic work.
He came to Salem, Missouri, in November, 1857; taught school five or six terms and preached every Sunday. His father came to Missouri earlier in the same year and located near Salem. He and his father organized Lost Creek church, ten miles north of Salem.
During the war he held meetings at Salem together with the chaplain of a regiment for the benefit of large number of soldiers encamped there. Several conversions resulted.
He moved to Texas county, near the present site of Cabool, in 1868; moved near Houston in 1873; to Licking in 1880, and back to Houston in 1893.
He did much evangelistic work throughout Central and South Missouri. Was missionary of Franklin and Dixon Baptist Associates in the employ of the State Board, also did general evangelistic work for the State Board several years; was missionary of Gasconade River (now Texas County) Association, which was composed of several counties. He did considerable pastor work, mostly in Texas County, at Ozark, Licking, and Houston.
He was the leader in organization of the Baptist churches of West Plains, Licking, Waynesville, Rolla, Sullivan, Houston, and many other points.
He was Moderator of the Gasconade River Association in 1872, 1873, 1874, 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1881.
His first wife died in Dent county in 1862. Three children -- one daughter, deceased; two sons, Dr. Melvin Rice of Batesville, Arkansas, and Milton Rice.
In 1872 he was married to Mrs. Sarah Jane Houston, in Dent County. She died at Houston in 1893. Five children resulted from this marriage: James Albert, Columbus (deceased), Mary Gilcrest, Jennie Lamar, and Julia Garbreana.
His father, Elder John Rice, died at his home near Houston, September 26, 1889. His mother died October 28, 1889. John Rice was a prominent minister and was Moderator of the Association several terms.
To James S. Rice is due great credit for the missionary spirit in South Missouri Baptist churches. He was leader of the opposition to the anti-mission Baptists who were for years in control of Gasconade River Association, and finally triumphed for the cause of missions, Sunday Schools, and ministerial education.
He united with the Baptist church at Licking, Missouri, in December, 1880, remaining a member there until his going to his reward, Saturday, March 13, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lamar, in Houston, Mo.
He was a member of Texas Lodge No. 177 (Masons).
A large number of people gathered at the Baptist church in Houston last Sunday, March 14th, also a large crowd was waiting at the Ozark church, where the body was buried, to pay a tribute of respect to one they loved and honored; and no doubt many of them had participated in his benefactions.
There was no attempt made to preach a sermon, as the writer was given so much information concerning the deceased that time would not admit of even using the data at hand relative to what this good man of God had done for the people of his associations and his Master with whom he now is.
It can truly be said that Brother Rice walked and talked with God. His life and services were an inspiration to thousands of people, and a benediction to the cause of religion. To know him was to love him. "Who shall declare his generation?" His labors in righteousness have set in motion influences that will yield fruits for the Kingdom of Christ throughout the age. Thousands of souls will sing the song of redemption because Brother Rice lived on the earth.
He was interested in every move that was calculated to help the country, his fellowmen and his God. Many people are now living for God as the result of his life and labors.
He enjoyed his friends. His friends enjoyed him. All delighted to honor him. He enjoyed his home. He spoke to me of the elaborate preparation that his children (Brother and Sister Robert Lamar) had made for him. He desired not to be a care on anyone. He prayed that he might be able to attend himself and that he might be conscious to the end of life. This prayer was answered almost in full. He spoke of his death as a home-going. Told his daughter (Mrs. Lamar) to write in his book, "I go home tomorrow." Sure enough on the morrow he went home. Oh, my friends, if I could influence you to live a life like Brother Rice lived, I would be happy and feel that it is worthwhile for me to be among you.
His spirit lives in Heaven and on earth. I am glad that I knew him. God give another to take his place.
The many friends sympathize with the sorrowing relatives, though they sorrow only because of his absence, and not because he has lost anything by this change.
-- G. W. PLUMB
Source: Houston Herald, 3/18/1915 p. 1
Married twice. First to Susan Arnold in 1854, then Sarah Jane Peeler Houston (1st husband William L. Houston, bur. Jefferson Barracks Cem in St. Louis) on Feb. 16, 1863.
Sarah was a young widow with three children, the oldest 11 years old. James was also widowed young and left with 2 small children of his own. Together they raised their children from their first marriages and went on to have five more children of their own.
He was the son of John Rice and Mary Seals Rice.
Sarah's children:
Joseph Houston (1851-1885)
Margaret Jane Houston (1854 - )
Martha Elizabeth Houston (1855 - 1856)
Nancy Houston (1857 - 1880)
James Armstrong Houston(1860 - 1862)
James' children:
William M. Rice (cir. 1857 - )
John M. Rice (cir. 1859 - )
Sarah and James' children:
Mary E. Rice (1864 - )
Christopher Columbus Rice (1868-)
James Albert Rice (1869-)
Sarah Jennie Rice (1870-1927)
Julia Rice (1872-1946)
Elder James Staten Rice, son of Elder John Rice, was born in Hancock county, Tennessee, October 27, 1829. He was converted at the Greasy Rock Church, Tennessee, at the age of 13, or in 1842. Began preaching in the year 1848. He was urged by members of the church to be ordained, but refused for several years until he could complete his education. He was a resident of Kentucky for three years, preaching and teaching school. He then went to Chadwell Station, Tennessee, where in 1854 he held a great revival meeting, resulting in 114 baptisms, four of the converts becoming Baptist ministers. He was ordained as a minister by the Chadwell Station church in 1854, after this meeting.
In March, 1854, he was married to Miss Susan Arnold, then returned to Kentucky and remained three years in evangelistic work.
He came to Salem, Missouri, in November, 1857; taught school five or six terms and preached every Sunday. His father came to Missouri earlier in the same year and located near Salem. He and his father organized Lost Creek church, ten miles north of Salem.
During the war he held meetings at Salem together with the chaplain of a regiment for the benefit of large number of soldiers encamped there. Several conversions resulted.
He moved to Texas county, near the present site of Cabool, in 1868; moved near Houston in 1873; to Licking in 1880, and back to Houston in 1893.
He did much evangelistic work throughout Central and South Missouri. Was missionary of Franklin and Dixon Baptist Associates in the employ of the State Board, also did general evangelistic work for the State Board several years; was missionary of Gasconade River (now Texas County) Association, which was composed of several counties. He did considerable pastor work, mostly in Texas County, at Ozark, Licking, and Houston.
He was the leader in organization of the Baptist churches of West Plains, Licking, Waynesville, Rolla, Sullivan, Houston, and many other points.
He was Moderator of the Gasconade River Association in 1872, 1873, 1874, 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1881.
His first wife died in Dent county in 1862. Three children -- one daughter, deceased; two sons, Dr. Melvin Rice of Batesville, Arkansas, and Milton Rice.
In 1872 he was married to Mrs. Sarah Jane Houston, in Dent County. She died at Houston in 1893. Five children resulted from this marriage: James Albert, Columbus (deceased), Mary Gilcrest, Jennie Lamar, and Julia Garbreana.
His father, Elder John Rice, died at his home near Houston, September 26, 1889. His mother died October 28, 1889. John Rice was a prominent minister and was Moderator of the Association several terms.
To James S. Rice is due great credit for the missionary spirit in South Missouri Baptist churches. He was leader of the opposition to the anti-mission Baptists who were for years in control of Gasconade River Association, and finally triumphed for the cause of missions, Sunday Schools, and ministerial education.
He united with the Baptist church at Licking, Missouri, in December, 1880, remaining a member there until his going to his reward, Saturday, March 13, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lamar, in Houston, Mo.
He was a member of Texas Lodge No. 177 (Masons).
A large number of people gathered at the Baptist church in Houston last Sunday, March 14th, also a large crowd was waiting at the Ozark church, where the body was buried, to pay a tribute of respect to one they loved and honored; and no doubt many of them had participated in his benefactions.
There was no attempt made to preach a sermon, as the writer was given so much information concerning the deceased that time would not admit of even using the data at hand relative to what this good man of God had done for the people of his associations and his Master with whom he now is.
It can truly be said that Brother Rice walked and talked with God. His life and services were an inspiration to thousands of people, and a benediction to the cause of religion. To know him was to love him. "Who shall declare his generation?" His labors in righteousness have set in motion influences that will yield fruits for the Kingdom of Christ throughout the age. Thousands of souls will sing the song of redemption because Brother Rice lived on the earth.
He was interested in every move that was calculated to help the country, his fellowmen and his God. Many people are now living for God as the result of his life and labors.
He enjoyed his friends. His friends enjoyed him. All delighted to honor him. He enjoyed his home. He spoke to me of the elaborate preparation that his children (Brother and Sister Robert Lamar) had made for him. He desired not to be a care on anyone. He prayed that he might be able to attend himself and that he might be conscious to the end of life. This prayer was answered almost in full. He spoke of his death as a home-going. Told his daughter (Mrs. Lamar) to write in his book, "I go home tomorrow." Sure enough on the morrow he went home. Oh, my friends, if I could influence you to live a life like Brother Rice lived, I would be happy and feel that it is worthwhile for me to be among you.
His spirit lives in Heaven and on earth. I am glad that I knew him. God give another to take his place.
The many friends sympathize with the sorrowing relatives, though they sorrow only because of his absence, and not because he has lost anything by this change.
-- G. W. PLUMB
Source: Houston Herald, 3/18/1915 p. 1
Pioneer Baptist preacher. Founded the First Baptist Church of Houston, MO in 1883.
Married twice. First to Susan Arnold in 1854, then Sarah Jane Peeler Houston (1st husband William L. Houston, bur. Jefferson Barracks Cem in St. Louis) on Feb. 16, 1863.
Sarah was a young widow with three children, the oldest 11 years old. James was also widowed young and left with 2 small children of his own. Together they raised their children from their first marriages and went on to have five more children of their own.
He was the son of John Rice and Mary Seals Rice.
Sarah's children:
Joseph Houston (1851-1885)
Margaret Jane Houston (1854 - )
Martha Elizabeth Houston (1855 - 1856)
Nancy Houston (1857 - 1880)
James Armstrong Houston(1860 - 1862)
James' children:
William M. Rice (cir. 1857 - )
John M. Rice (cir. 1859 - )
Sarah and James' children:
Mary E. Rice (1864 - )
Christopher Columbus Rice (1868-)
James Albert Rice (1869-)
Sarah Jennie Rice (1870-1927)
Julia Rice (1872-1946)
Elder James Staten Rice, son of Elder John Rice, was born in Hancock county, Tennessee, October 27, 1829. He was converted at the Greasy Rock Church, Tennessee, at the age of 13, or in 1842. Began preaching in the year 1848. He was urged by members of the church to be ordained, but refused for several years until he could complete his education. He was a resident of Kentucky for three years, preaching and teaching school. He then went to Chadwell Station, Tennessee, where in 1854 he held a great revival meeting, resulting in 114 baptisms, four of the converts becoming Baptist ministers. He was ordained as a minister by the Chadwell Station church in 1854, after this meeting.
In March, 1854, he was married to Miss Susan Arnold, then returned to Kentucky and remained three years in evangelistic work.
He came to Salem, Missouri, in November, 1857; taught school five or six terms and preached every Sunday. His father came to Missouri earlier in the same year and located near Salem. He and his father organized Lost Creek church, ten miles north of Salem.
During the war he held meetings at Salem together with the chaplain of a regiment for the benefit of large number of soldiers encamped there. Several conversions resulted.
He moved to Texas county, near the present site of Cabool, in 1868; moved near Houston in 1873; to Licking in 1880, and back to Houston in 1893.
He did much evangelistic work throughout Central and South Missouri. Was missionary of Franklin and Dixon Baptist Associates in the employ of the State Board, also did general evangelistic work for the State Board several years; was missionary of Gasconade River (now Texas County) Association, which was composed of several counties. He did considerable pastor work, mostly in Texas County, at Ozark, Licking, and Houston.
He was the leader in organization of the Baptist churches of West Plains, Licking, Waynesville, Rolla, Sullivan, Houston, and many other points.
He was Moderator of the Gasconade River Association in 1872, 1873, 1874, 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1881.
His first wife died in Dent county in 1862. Three children -- one daughter, deceased; two sons, Dr. Melvin Rice of Batesville, Arkansas, and Milton Rice.
In 1872 he was married to Mrs. Sarah Jane Houston, in Dent County. She died at Houston in 1893. Five children resulted from this marriage: James Albert, Columbus (deceased), Mary Gilcrest, Jennie Lamar, and Julia Garbreana.
His father, Elder John Rice, died at his home near Houston, September 26, 1889. His mother died October 28, 1889. John Rice was a prominent minister and was Moderator of the Association several terms.
To James S. Rice is due great credit for the missionary spirit in South Missouri Baptist churches. He was leader of the opposition to the anti-mission Baptists who were for years in control of Gasconade River Association, and finally triumphed for the cause of missions, Sunday Schools, and ministerial education.
He united with the Baptist church at Licking, Missouri, in December, 1880, remaining a member there until his going to his reward, Saturday, March 13, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lamar, in Houston, Mo.
He was a member of Texas Lodge No. 177 (Masons).
A large number of people gathered at the Baptist church in Houston last Sunday, March 14th, also a large crowd was waiting at the Ozark church, where the body was buried, to pay a tribute of respect to one they loved and honored; and no doubt many of them had participated in his benefactions.
There was no attempt made to preach a sermon, as the writer was given so much information concerning the deceased that time would not admit of even using the data at hand relative to what this good man of God had done for the people of his associations and his Master with whom he now is.
It can truly be said that Brother Rice walked and talked with God. His life and services were an inspiration to thousands of people, and a benediction to the cause of religion. To know him was to love him. "Who shall declare his generation?" His labors in righteousness have set in motion influences that will yield fruits for the Kingdom of Christ throughout the age. Thousands of souls will sing the song of redemption because Brother Rice lived on the earth.
He was interested in every move that was calculated to help the country, his fellowmen and his God. Many people are now living for God as the result of his life and labors.
He enjoyed his friends. His friends enjoyed him. All delighted to honor him. He enjoyed his home. He spoke to me of the elaborate preparation that his children (Brother and Sister Robert Lamar) had made for him. He desired not to be a care on anyone. He prayed that he might be able to attend himself and that he might be conscious to the end of life. This prayer was answered almost in full. He spoke of his death as a home-going. Told his daughter (Mrs. Lamar) to write in his book, "I go home tomorrow." Sure enough on the morrow he went home. Oh, my friends, if I could influence you to live a life like Brother Rice lived, I would be happy and feel that it is worthwhile for me to be among you.
His spirit lives in Heaven and on earth. I am glad that I knew him. God give another to take his place.
The many friends sympathize with the sorrowing relatives, though they sorrow only because of his absence, and not because he has lost anything by this change.
-- G. W. PLUMB
Source: Houston Herald, 3/18/1915 p. 1
Married twice. First to Susan Arnold in 1854, then Sarah Jane Peeler Houston (1st husband William L. Houston, bur. Jefferson Barracks Cem in St. Louis) on Feb. 16, 1863.
Sarah was a young widow with three children, the oldest 11 years old. James was also widowed young and left with 2 small children of his own. Together they raised their children from their first marriages and went on to have five more children of their own.
He was the son of John Rice and Mary Seals Rice.
Sarah's children:
Joseph Houston (1851-1885)
Margaret Jane Houston (1854 - )
Martha Elizabeth Houston (1855 - 1856)
Nancy Houston (1857 - 1880)
James Armstrong Houston(1860 - 1862)
James' children:
William M. Rice (cir. 1857 - )
John M. Rice (cir. 1859 - )
Sarah and James' children:
Mary E. Rice (1864 - )
Christopher Columbus Rice (1868-)
James Albert Rice (1869-)
Sarah Jennie Rice (1870-1927)
Julia Rice (1872-1946)
Elder James Staten Rice, son of Elder John Rice, was born in Hancock county, Tennessee, October 27, 1829. He was converted at the Greasy Rock Church, Tennessee, at the age of 13, or in 1842. Began preaching in the year 1848. He was urged by members of the church to be ordained, but refused for several years until he could complete his education. He was a resident of Kentucky for three years, preaching and teaching school. He then went to Chadwell Station, Tennessee, where in 1854 he held a great revival meeting, resulting in 114 baptisms, four of the converts becoming Baptist ministers. He was ordained as a minister by the Chadwell Station church in 1854, after this meeting.
In March, 1854, he was married to Miss Susan Arnold, then returned to Kentucky and remained three years in evangelistic work.
He came to Salem, Missouri, in November, 1857; taught school five or six terms and preached every Sunday. His father came to Missouri earlier in the same year and located near Salem. He and his father organized Lost Creek church, ten miles north of Salem.
During the war he held meetings at Salem together with the chaplain of a regiment for the benefit of large number of soldiers encamped there. Several conversions resulted.
He moved to Texas county, near the present site of Cabool, in 1868; moved near Houston in 1873; to Licking in 1880, and back to Houston in 1893.
He did much evangelistic work throughout Central and South Missouri. Was missionary of Franklin and Dixon Baptist Associates in the employ of the State Board, also did general evangelistic work for the State Board several years; was missionary of Gasconade River (now Texas County) Association, which was composed of several counties. He did considerable pastor work, mostly in Texas County, at Ozark, Licking, and Houston.
He was the leader in organization of the Baptist churches of West Plains, Licking, Waynesville, Rolla, Sullivan, Houston, and many other points.
He was Moderator of the Gasconade River Association in 1872, 1873, 1874, 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1881.
His first wife died in Dent county in 1862. Three children -- one daughter, deceased; two sons, Dr. Melvin Rice of Batesville, Arkansas, and Milton Rice.
In 1872 he was married to Mrs. Sarah Jane Houston, in Dent County. She died at Houston in 1893. Five children resulted from this marriage: James Albert, Columbus (deceased), Mary Gilcrest, Jennie Lamar, and Julia Garbreana.
His father, Elder John Rice, died at his home near Houston, September 26, 1889. His mother died October 28, 1889. John Rice was a prominent minister and was Moderator of the Association several terms.
To James S. Rice is due great credit for the missionary spirit in South Missouri Baptist churches. He was leader of the opposition to the anti-mission Baptists who were for years in control of Gasconade River Association, and finally triumphed for the cause of missions, Sunday Schools, and ministerial education.
He united with the Baptist church at Licking, Missouri, in December, 1880, remaining a member there until his going to his reward, Saturday, March 13, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lamar, in Houston, Mo.
He was a member of Texas Lodge No. 177 (Masons).
A large number of people gathered at the Baptist church in Houston last Sunday, March 14th, also a large crowd was waiting at the Ozark church, where the body was buried, to pay a tribute of respect to one they loved and honored; and no doubt many of them had participated in his benefactions.
There was no attempt made to preach a sermon, as the writer was given so much information concerning the deceased that time would not admit of even using the data at hand relative to what this good man of God had done for the people of his associations and his Master with whom he now is.
It can truly be said that Brother Rice walked and talked with God. His life and services were an inspiration to thousands of people, and a benediction to the cause of religion. To know him was to love him. "Who shall declare his generation?" His labors in righteousness have set in motion influences that will yield fruits for the Kingdom of Christ throughout the age. Thousands of souls will sing the song of redemption because Brother Rice lived on the earth.
He was interested in every move that was calculated to help the country, his fellowmen and his God. Many people are now living for God as the result of his life and labors.
He enjoyed his friends. His friends enjoyed him. All delighted to honor him. He enjoyed his home. He spoke to me of the elaborate preparation that his children (Brother and Sister Robert Lamar) had made for him. He desired not to be a care on anyone. He prayed that he might be able to attend himself and that he might be conscious to the end of life. This prayer was answered almost in full. He spoke of his death as a home-going. Told his daughter (Mrs. Lamar) to write in his book, "I go home tomorrow." Sure enough on the morrow he went home. Oh, my friends, if I could influence you to live a life like Brother Rice lived, I would be happy and feel that it is worthwhile for me to be among you.
His spirit lives in Heaven and on earth. I am glad that I knew him. God give another to take his place.
The many friends sympathize with the sorrowing relatives, though they sorrow only because of his absence, and not because he has lost anything by this change.
-- G. W. PLUMB
Source: Houston Herald, 3/18/1915 p. 1
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