RICE, Ernest

City: Dyersburg

RICE, Ernest, born Orysa, Lauderdale Co., Tenn., August 31, 1872; English descent; son of C.S.O. and Lucie Q. (Estes) RICE; father’s occupation, planter; paternal grandparents, S. and Louisa E. (Lineueux) RICE; maternal grandparents, Moreau and Mary (Noel) ESTES; graduated at Hatchie Academy 1889, and from Cumberland University L.L.B., 1892; married Kate KLYCE Dec. 30, 1902; Democrat; State Senator, 1903 to 1905; Speaker of senate, 1905; served in suppressing outbreak of Reelfoot night riders; president of Lake Co. Manufacturing Co. (Oil Mill); vice president C.M. & G.R.R.; member M. E. church, South.