Samuel Allen Rice
Samuel Allen Rice | |
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| 2nd Attorney General of Iowa | |
| In office 1856–1861 | |
| Governor | James W. Grimes Ralph P. Lowe |
| Preceded by | David C. Cloud |
| Succeeded by | Charles C. Nourse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1828 Cattaraugus, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1864 (aged 36) Oskaloosa, Iowa, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds received at the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry |
| Resting place | Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Iowa |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Louisa Alexander
(m. 1854–1864) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Elliott Warren Rice (brother) |
| Alma mater | Union College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Rank | Brig. General, USV |
| Commands | 33rd Reg. Ia. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Samuel Allen Rice (January 27, 1828 – July 6, 1864) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Mahaska County, Iowa. He served as the 2nd attorney general of Iowa, from 1856 to 1861, and was the first Iowa attorney general elected on the Republican Party ticket. After leaving office, he volunteered for service in the Union Army; he served for two years and was promoted to the rank of brigadier general before being mortally wounded at the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, in Arkansas. Rice County, Kansas, was named in his honor.
His brother, Elliott Warren Rice, was also a Union Army general.