A visit to the Rice Burial Yard ...

Introduction ...

Note: We have organized the cemeteries in our Gazetteer based on a problem that we had while working on our own genealogy. Without specifying the cemeteries involved, we found an ancestor that we believed to have been buried in one cemetery was actually buried elsewhere.

We discovered that his burial had been refused at the last moment and the family had scrambled to make new arrangements. By looking at nearby cemeteries, the surrounding communities and in newspapers of the period, we were finally able to locate his burial site.

Should you find yourself in the same situation, we hope that our Gazetteer helps you discover your lost ancestor.

The Location of the Rice Burial Yard ...

Note: The GPS location that we are using for the Rice Burial Yard can be traced back to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)<1>

We are using the following GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the Rice Burial Yard

Lat:   41.7268°   (41° 43' 36")

Lon:   -71.4778°   (-71° 28' 40")

The Rice Burial Yard is located in Kent County<2>.

List of nearby cemeteries ...

Based on our list of cemeteries, we know of 28 that are within 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> of the Rice Burial Yard.<4>

We've listed the following cemeteries based on their distance from Rice Burial Yard, with the nearest first.

• Notre Dame Cemetery
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Notre Dame Cemetery
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Notre Dame Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Notre Dame Cemetery is located in Kent County
• General Thomas Westcott Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the General Thomas Westcott Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the General Thomas Westcott Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The General Thomas Westcott Plot is located in Kent County
• Jerauld - Gerald Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jerauld - Gerald Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jerauld - Gerald Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Jerauld - Gerald Plot is located in Kent County
• Thomas Rice Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Rice Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Rice Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Thomas Rice Plot is located in Kent County
• Captain Samuel Green Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Captain Samuel Green Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Captain Samuel Green Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Captain Samuel Green Plot is located in Kent County
• John H Holden Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John H Holden Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John H Holden Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The John H Holden Plot is located in Kent County
• Robert Edmonds Burial Ground
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robert Edmonds Burial Ground
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robert Edmonds Burial Ground have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Robert Edmonds Burial Ground is located in Kent County
• Westcott - Brown Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westcott - Brown Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westcott - Brown Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Westcott - Brown Plot is located in Kent County
• Lippett Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lippett Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lippett Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Lippett Plot is located in Kent County
• Joseph Bennett Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Joseph Bennett Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Joseph Bennett Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Joseph Bennett Plot is located in Kent County
• Covill Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Covill Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Covill Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Covill Plot is located in Kent County
• Perry Plot
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Perry Plot
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Perry Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • The Perry Plot is located in Kent County
• Continue List   (16 more) ...
  • Holden - Bicknell - Taylor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holden - Bicknell - Taylor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holden - Bicknell - Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Holden - Bicknell - Taylor Cemetery is located in Kent County
  • Remington - Arnold Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Remington - Arnold Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Remington - Arnold Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Remington - Arnold Plot is located in Kent County
  • Foster Kenyon Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Kenyon Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster Kenyon Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Foster Kenyon Plot is located in Kent County
  • Nathaniel Arnold Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nathaniel Arnold Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nathaniel Arnold Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Nathaniel Arnold Plot is located in Kent County
  • John Browning Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the John Browning Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the John Browning Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The John Browning Plot is located in Kent County
  • Major General George Sears Green Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Major General George Sears Green Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Major General George Sears Green Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Major General George Sears Green Plot is located in Kent County
  • Gorton - Arnold Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gorton - Arnold Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gorton - Arnold Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Gorton - Arnold Cemetery is located in Kent County
  • Thomas Taylor Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thomas Taylor Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thomas Taylor Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Thomas Taylor Plot is located in Kent County
  • Mowry - Knight - Mott Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mowry - Knight - Mott Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mowry - Knight - Mott Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Mowry - Knight - Mott Plot is located in Kent County
  • Prophet - Babcock - Holden Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Prophet - Babcock - Holden Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Prophet - Babcock - Holden Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Prophet - Babcock - Holden Plot is located in Kent County
  • Howard - Remington Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Howard - Remington Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Howard - Remington Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Howard - Remington Plot is located in Kent County
  • William J Cole Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the William J Cole Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the William J Cole Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The William J Cole Plot is located in Kent County
  • Reverend Sameul Littlefield Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Reverend Sameul Littlefield Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Reverend Sameul Littlefield Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Reverend Sameul Littlefield Plot is located in Kent County
  • Vincent Gardner Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vincent Gardner Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vincent Gardner Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Vincent Gardner Plot is located in Kent County
  • Phillips - Moone - Jenkins Plot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Phillips - Moone - Jenkins Plot
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Phillips - Moone - Jenkins Plot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • The Phillips - Moone - Jenkins Plot is located in Kent County
  • Lincoln Park Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lincoln Park Cemetery
    • The Lincoln Park Cemetery is located in Kent County
    • Jump to the Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission: RIHCC ID #WK011 <5>
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #430349 <6>

For an expanded list with details, please visit our List of cemeteries.

List of neighboring communities ...

The following 28 communities are within Less than 2 miles<3> of the Rice Burial Yard.

We've listed the following communities based on their distance from Rice Burial Yard, with the nearest first.

• Oaklawn
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oaklawn. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oaklawn
  • Oaklawn is located in Providence County
• West Warwick
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Warwick
  • West Warwick is located in Kent County
• West Warwick
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Warwick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Warwick
  • West Warwick is located in Kent County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 28,967 people
• Apponaug
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apponaug
  • Apponaug is located in Kent County
• Hillsgrove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsgrove
  • Hillsgrove is located in Kent County
• Garden City
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
  • Garden City is located in Providence County
• Meshanticut
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Meshanticut. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meshanticut
  • Meshanticut is located in Providence County
• Phenix
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phenix
  • Phenix is located in Kent County
• Quidnick
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Quidnick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quidnick
  • Quidnick is located in Kent County
• Cowesett
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowesett
  • Cowesett is located in Kent County
• Warwick
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick
  • Warwick is located in Kent County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 81,189 people
• Norwood
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood
  • Norwood is located in Kent County
• Continue List   (16 more) ...
  • Arkwright
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arkwright
    • Arkwright is located in Kent County
  • East Greenwich
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Greenwich
    • East Greenwich is located in Kent County
  • Buttonwoods
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttonwoods
    • Buttonwoods is located in Kent County
  • Oakland Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Oakland Beach. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Beach
    • Oakland Beach is located in Kent County
  • Kettle Corner
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kettle Corner
    • Kettle Corner is located in Kent County
  • Cranston
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranston
    • Cranston is located in Providence County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 81,142 people
  • Coventry
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry
    • Coventry is located in Kent County
  • Simmonsville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simmonsville
    • Simmonsville is located in Providence County
  • Kent ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Kent. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
    • Kent is located in Providence County
  • Shippee Corner
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shippee Corner
    • Shippee Corner is located in Kent County
  • East Greenwich
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Greenwich
    • East Greenwich is located in Kent County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,141 people
  • Johnston
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnston
    • Johnston is located in Providence County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 29,366 people
  • Annawomscutt
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annawomscutt
    • Annawomscutt is located in Bristol County
  • Riverside
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
    • Riverside is located in Providence County
  • Olneyville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olneyville
    • Olneyville is located in Providence County
  • Dyerville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dyerville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dyerville
    • Dyerville is located in Providence County

For the full list of neighboring communities with details, please visit our extended List of Communities.

Nearby communities with newspapers ...

The following communities are those where newspapers have been published and are located in the vicinity of the Rice Burial Yard. Unless otherwise noted, the following communities are located in Kent County.

More information can be found on our list of Local Newspapers for The Rice Burial Yard.

We've listed the following communities alphabetically.

• Apponaug
  • Apponaug lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the South Southeast (SSE) of the Rice Burial Yard.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Apponaug.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apponaug
• Cranston
  • Cranston lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the North Northeast (NNE) of the Rice Burial Yard.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Cranston.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranston
• Phenix
  • Phenix lies 2 miles [3.2 km]<3> to the West (W) of the Rice Burial Yard.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Phenix.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phenix
• Warwick
  • Warwick lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<3> to the East Southeast (ESE) of the Rice Burial Yard.
  • Jump to our list of Local Newspapers for Warwick.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick

Websites to help with your research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their websites are open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that might help with the Rice Burial Yard:

• Pages specific to Rhode Island:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Pages specific to Kent County:
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Genealogy information for nearby counties:
  • New London County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Windham County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bristol County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Middlesex County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Norfolk County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Plymouth County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Worcester County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Bristol County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Newport County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Providence County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
  • Washington County
  • Cyndi's List
  • Family Search
  • Genealogy Trails
• Cemetery Information and Directories:
  • From Cyndi's List:
  • Cemeteries of Rhode Island
  • Cemeteries of Kent County
  • Cemetery Junction:
  • Directory for Rhode Island
  • From FamilySearch:
  • Cemeteries Wiki for Rhode Island
  • From Interment.net:
  • Cemeteries of Rhode Island
  • Cemeteries of Kent
• About the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church ...
  • Although we don't have a link to the Rice Burial Yard itself, you might be curious about the African Methodist Episcopal Church. See their website at:
  • The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Miscellaneous References and Mentions ...

Our approach is to add the name of a cemetery whenever we see it mentioned - usually from newspapers, old books and maps. Typically we have little information to start with, but we continue to add detail as we find it.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that we found useful for the Rice Burial Yard:

• Referenced GNIS Record ...
• GNIS ID #1902977  (Rice Burial Yard)
  • Note: GNIS record #1902977 has been archived by the USGS. It is no longer maintained by the USGS, nor can it be retrieved from their website.
  • Class: cemetery         Map Name: East Greenwich
  • County: Kent         Elev: 12
  • Location given for GNIS #1902977 (Rice Burial Yard)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/