Americus V. Rice
Americus Rice | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Charles N. Lamison |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Le Fevre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Americus Vespucius Rice November 18, 1835 Perrysville, Ohio, US |
| Died | April 4, 1904 (aged 68) Washington, D.C., US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary A. Metcalf Rice |
| Children | Mary Rice, Katherine Rice |
| Profession | Politician, banker, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 21st Ohio Infantry 57th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Americus Vespucius Rice (November 18, 1835 – April 4, 1904) was a nineteenth-century politician, banker, and businessman from Ohio. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was appointed brigadier general at the end of the war, on May 31, 1865. From 1875 to 1879, he served two consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives.