I read this article with interest.
My GGGrandfather was Archibald Whitney Rice. He was born in Anderson, South Carolina in about 1831. His father was Hezekiah Rice. Geneology information I have found lists Izban Jefferson Rice as a brother born 18 August, 1829.
Archibald had a son who was named, per the census of 1860, I.J. Rice.

I believe Izban married C.M.Pressley 7 Sept 1854 in South Carolina.

Do you have any additional information that would support the idea that Major Rice was the brother of my GGGrandfather?

Thank you for your time.

Aneita Garlow