Individual Details

Zeruiah Rice

(1752 - 24 Nov 1838)



Married about 1774 to Lancelot Johnston, M.D. She died in her 86th year.

October Court 1832
WB M, p.233
Will of Lancelott Johnston written 25 Jan 1822. Wife Zeriah to have 437 acres land where he lives and tract on Hillsborough Road, also all property for her life. Daughter Jane, 1/3 of land after death of wife. Daughters Polly & Betsy. Has given to the other children their just proportion. Exec: Thomas Harrison and James Yancey, son-in-law. Wit: Jethro Brown, William.
Said Jethro Brown is dead. Will proved by William Brown. Both Executors are dead. John E. Brown and Mary Johnston appointed Administrators, will attached.

Events

Birth1752Hanover County, Virginia
Marriage17 Jan 1774Caswell County, North Carolina - Dr. Lancelot Johnston
Death24 Nov 1838Caswell County, North Carolina

Families

SpouseDr. Lancelot Johnston (1748 - 1832)
FatherThomas Rice [Sheriff] (1725 - 1800)
MotherJane Mills (1710 - )
SiblingZebia Rice ( - )
SiblingZera Rice ( - )
SiblingZipporah Rice (1756 - 1829)
SiblingZora Rice ( - )
SiblingZillah Rice ( - 1823)