Nathaniel Rice
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Nathaniel Rice was the acting colonial governor of North Carolina for two short periods during the 18th century.
A native of England, Rice arrived in North Carolina with his family by 1728, having secured commissions as both provincial secretary and councillor. Rice served as acting governor for five months in 1734, when Governor George Burrington
was in South Carolina. He served a second time following the death of Governor Gabriel Johnston
in July 1752. This term was ended by Rice's own death in January 1753.
His grandson, John Rice, was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons for Wake County in 1777.
Reference: Powell, William S., ed. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography. Vol. 5. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1994.
A native of England, Rice arrived in North Carolina with his family by 1728, having secured commissions as both provincial secretary and councillor. Rice served as acting governor for five months in 1734, when Governor George Burrington
George Burrington
George Burrington was the governor of the Province of North Carolina, from January 1724 to April 1725, and again from February 1731 to 1734....
was in South Carolina. He served a second time following the death of Governor Gabriel Johnston
Gabriel Johnston
Gabriel Johnston was the colonial governor of North Carolina from 1734 to 1752, the longest-serving governor in state history.- External links :*...
in July 1752. This term was ended by Rice's own death in January 1753.
His grandson, John Rice, was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons for Wake County in 1777.
Reference: Powell, William S., ed. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography. Vol. 5. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1994.