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James D. Rice - ( James David Rice ) Pvt. 10/15/1861. Discharged December 3, 1861. Discharged Dec 28th, 1861, due to both legs rendered useless by chronic rheumatism, according to CSA service records. Eighteen years of age at discharge.
1860 US Federal Census for Elbert Co. Georgia
Name: James D Rice
Age in 1860: 17
Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Elberton, Elbert, Georgia
Post Office: Grove
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Rice 40 father
E A Rice 38 mother
James D Rice 17
Wm R Rice 12
F M Rice 10
Manda Rice 8
John H Rice 7
R S Rice 5