George W. Rice (businessman)
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George Washington Rice (November 7, 1823 – August 4, 1856) was an American businessman known for founding the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Springfield 5 Cent Savings Bank.
George Washington Rice was born on November 7, 1823, at Springfield, Massachusetts, to John and Joanna Warriner Rice. His paternal grandfather was a Revolutionary War veteran. His uncle, William Rice was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Jerusha was a daughter of David Warriner of Wilbraham, Massachusetts.