Freemasons of New York State in the Civil War
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RICE, BURRAGE.— Age, 35 years. Enrolled, at Bath, to serve three years, and mustered in as a conditional second lieutenant, August 16, 1864; as captain, Co. C, September 15, 1864; killed in action, January 11, 1865, near Petersburg, Va.; prior service as private, First Vermont Infantry. Not commissioned second lieutenant ; commissioned captain, December 10, 1864, with rank from September 15, 1864, original.
Captain Burrage Rice was born 3 Jun 1829 in Bath, Steuben, NY, and remained there until he was four years old, when his father, Samuel A. Rice, removed to Michigan with his family. At the age of fourteen, he came to Prattsburgh and attended school at the Franklin Academy. Prepared to enter college – as an education was his greatest ambition – he was arranging to devote all his energies to completing his full educational course, when unfortunately his plans were frustrated, which has been the regret of his life. In 1850 he returned to Bath and entered the store of James R. Dudley as clerk. 8 Jun 1853 he married Miss Mary F. Smith, daughter of Orrin Smith of Bath. He was an active man in all public enterprises, and enjoyed in a large degree the confidence of his fellow citizens. He also made great progress in the study of law. At the breaking out of the rebellion, he was among the first to offer his services to his country. Enlisting as a Private in the First Vermont Regiment, under the President’s first call for three months men, he was stationed near Fortress Monroe. He took an active part in the Battle of Big Bethel, in which his regiment distinguished itself for bravery. Mustered out with his regiment, a new one immediately being organized, he was chosen Captain of one of its companies. This position he reluctantly relinquished, in response to an urgent appeal from his family and friends, and accepted the position of Under Sheriff in Bath, the duties of which he performed with marked ability for more than two years. Besides his own company, he helped raise other troops. A general favorite on account of his eminent military qualities and urbanity of character, he was promoted 4 Nov to be Brigade Inspector on the staff of Brigadier General Gregory, of the Second Brigade, to which the 189th belonged – a position he filled with great ability till 11 Jan 1865, when he was shot dead by ambushed guerillas, who attacked a foraging party under his command, and account of which is found below. His body was embalmed and sent home to his native village, where it was buried on Thursday, 19 Jan 1865, with Masonic honors. A large procession of his friends followed his remains to their final resting place, mourning the untimely loss of a brave officer and loved commander, an estimable citizen and a worthy man. Directory: sites -> default -> files -> history files -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program files -> Occupational health and safety files -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten Point Program files -> International programs roel profile files -> Fermi Questions a guide for Teachers, Students, and Event Supervisors Lloyd Abrams, Ph. D. DuPont Company, cr&D/ccas experimental Station Wilmington, de 19880 files -> Personal Information Name: Maha Al-Ammari Nationality: Saudi Relationship Status history -> History of the Third Masonic District Grand Lodge of the State of New York history -> Grand Lodge of New York Masonic Lodge Histories Lodge Nos. 201-230 history -> Grand Masters of the United Grand Lodge of England [ugle] and of Scotland Download 13.54 Mb. Share with your friends:
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