RICE/HUGHES FAMILIES
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Hello --
I am researching two Dundalk families -- the RICE family of Lisdoo, Dundalk and the DENIS HUGHES family of Seatown, Dundalk.
The Rice Family owned the Lisdoo House (which still exists as a pub/restaurant) in the 1800s/early 1900s. They also owned the cornstores across the Newry Road from the Lisdoo House pub; those structures still stand, although I don't know their use.
My gr-grandfather was PATRICK RICE (b. abt 1844); his father was PETER RICE (b. abt 1813). Patrick married Catherine (Katie) Hughes, daughter of Denis Hughes (a Dundalk butcher) and Eliza Henry. Their son, JAMES JOSEPH RICE, emigrated in 1904 and settled in Chicago.
Would love to hear from anyone with knowledge of either family history.
Best,
Judith Rice
Judith Ann
