Edward Knight's Family
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Walter Brook Rice [3] continued.
... to the whole of Aviemore, was profound. When it was decided to take his body back to Kent for burial, the coffin was carried the two and a half miles to Aviemore Station by relays of Highlanders. A stone to his memory was erected by the people of Aviemore, on the spot where his body was recovered.
Walter never married. He had many friends, including various unmarried ladies, with whom he was on almost lover-like like terms. His sisters were always expecting to hear of his engagement – but there was safety in numbers! He died on December 26th 1892, and was buried at Tilmanstone. (Epitaph page 247.)
A beautiful one-light window, depicting the Centurion Cornelius and with the inscription: - 'To the Memory of a beloved brother,' was placed in Tilmanstone church by his sister Caroline.
Portrait of Walter Brook Rice
Walter Brook Rice
Arthur Rice. [3]
Born April 12th 1838.
Ensign, 63rd Regiment of Foot, December 31st 1858.
Ensign, 72nd Regiment of Foot, January 18th 1859.
His Obituary Notice reads:
Died at Aberdeen 3rd March 1862, Age 23, 6th surviving son of Edward Royd Rice Esq., of Dane Court, Kent.
'Of a very impressionable, highly strung temperament, Arthur took life in extremes. He varied between great high spirits and enjoyment of life, and times of sad depression.
The Evangelical movement made a great impression upon him ...
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