Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 724.
 
JAMES N. RICE

     Born in Campbell County, Tennessee, March 17, 1832.  Moved to Missouri at
an early age.  Coming to Oregon he settled in Linn County, and is a farmer.  Has
represented Linn County in the legislature.  Participated in the Rogue River
war, and was wounded at the Meadows fight.  Married Miss Nancy Robinett in 1857.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2006 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.