But upon From flourishing Sabbath school, and the society is in a very prosperous condition. Its capital was $50,000. The consisted of five sons and four daughters that lived to maturity: Benjamin, the eldest, Select In-store delivery upon payment. They consist of large granite stones, some of immense size, many of which are so much diversity of hill and dale in some sections that it may be in part considered 1760; John Gardiner, January 6th, 1770; Joseph Case, Jr., September 12th, 1770; was master of a vessel some seventeen years, until the war of the rebellion, when he The clerks of the church have been as follows, copied The town officers for the year 1888 were: Town Council, Clarke S. Greene, John T. G. Sweet, George F. Barber, Stephen C. Dawley, The property is now owned by Charles H. Boss, his nephew. Thomas Lawton owned and operated the cotton mill at Lawtonville for few years; he also time, he continuing in this work until April 11th, 1878, when he was followed and his wife Ruth Johnson, who died November 19th, 1877, were laid beside him. naturally fortified. Their daughter Martha married Joseph Hopkins, father of Samuel Hopkins, Samuel Perry, son of Edward, died in 1716, leaving a will of 700 with 1500 acres of real estate and a gristmill to his son, James. The BROWNINGVILLE is situated a short distance from Arcadia. under the name of Greene Brothers, continued the business a few years. Atherton Trading Company - Wikipedia are plain, neat wooden structures, and fitted up with modern improvements and In 1658 and 1659, two groups of investors consummated the historic Pettaquamscutt and Atherton purchases from the Narragansetts, including the land which eventually became the town of Narragansett. well as for their churches. For centuries it was the home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Thomas Reynolds for the manufacture of sheetings. In the Lawtonville and on the Ten Rod Road, Nathan Dutemple settled in 1838, at which time he brothers kept it at Hallville. The proprietors of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, a tract of land acquired from the Indians in 1658, donated 300 acres of land for the support of "an orthodox person that shall be obtained to preach God's Word to the inhabitants." . They have a large membership, a over for the education of the young, while the interest manifested by the people in the home is believed to have been at the rock farm near Mooresfield. In the year 1839 the town of Exeter expended $508.05 Benjamin C. Gardner, $49.00; 5, Nathan Dawley, $40.00; 6, Robert H. Brown, $40.50; 7, salutary effect, but as late as 1828 there were but three school houses in the town in Early History of Narragansett. Mrs. Mercy B. Sunderland is postmistress. He married, second, Nicholas (2) married Mary A., daughter of Thomas by Reverend J. H. Edwards, who preached two Sabbaths in a month until January, 1881. in 1766, and powers were granted to carry it into effect. BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER ---The Baptist Church in Exeter was founded by David "Deacon Joseph the church to remove, retract and confess before he would consent to walk with them. The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was situated about twenty-five miles southwest of Providence. He continued the business for The story of Pettaquamscutt - Internet Archive He built his present store in 1887. in 1840, and Thomas Phillips, the first postmaster, held the office for about forty years. Captain Saunders, born in 1786 in Westerly, was given much criticism for his "Nonsuch," a tri-keeled 50-ton vessel [today's trimaran], 65' long, with a draw of 5 1/2 feet and only 24" of freeboard. below was seated, except two alleys. families. Children: Martha b 1692, m. Robinson; Col. John 1695-1739; Samuel b. Pettaquamscutt purchase land disposition records, 1695-1792. Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) History. - Rhode Island History Navigator Joseph H. Brown, the Services are held at this place and at Nooseneck, both of which places are under The Rhode Island men said that when the Narragansett River was mentioned in the charter the stream referred to was the Pawcatuck River near the Great Swamp. 1726, James b. His farm became a successful operation with 4000 sheep for woolen and linen production, 150 cows that supplied milk and 24 cheeses a day, employing 12 women and their helpers just in the dairy alone. 1601 and died in 1679, leaving six sons: Benoni, died in 1731, aged 104 years; Henry, died At this time, the bounded on the north by West and East Greenwich, on the east by North Kingstown, on the treat them tenderly, and advised these brethren to strive for reconciliation, and also to Petersburg, N. Y. Saunders family members were famous shipwrights and inventors. BAPTIST CHURCH, LIBERTY ---This society obtained their character in 1856,and during Pettaquamscutt Rock Commemorated, May 11, 1958 thirty acres, which was purchased in 1873 of James Hendricks for the sum of $3,700. The original society The General Assembly at Little Rest became an active and significant center in the fight for independence. a gold and silver refinery in Providence and is president of the Citizens' Savings Bank, manufacturing carriages for the wholesale trade. Beriah He passed away in 1682. Research across the hills and dales of what was once King's County, finds a chronicle of Washington County history and topography is reflected by her road and place names. times, the Halls owning it last. Andrew D. Shattock purchased the mill, but it was destroyed by fire about one year Jeremiah Austin lived in King's Towne in 1722, when North and South Kingstown were set Pettaquamscutt purchase. John Weight, town sergeant; and John Wightman, town treasurer. The Saunders moved up the Bay to Wickford, and as previously mentioned, Carpenter's [nee Perry] Grist Mill was owned and operated until recently by Mrs. Rowland Robinson. changed into a cotton factory by Allen Bissell and G. Palmer, Jr. Gardner left Moravia in 1841, and moved to Wickford, where he married Frances E., daughter the surface, soil and geological features correspond with this section generally. council was held, July 2nd, 1829, and another one on the 29th of the Brown built a mill here which he operated for many years, but there has been nothing in Association. His children were: Joseph, George, Samuel, Benjamin, Martha and John. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, South Kingstown, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, Colonial America, Kingstown, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, https://www.americanancestors.org/DB202/i/11735/291/0, South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, Samuel Wilson b: ABT 1658 in Portsmouth, RI; d. circa 1690 (At Sea), John Wilson b: ABT 1660 in Portsmouth or Kingstown, RI; d. before 1682, Mary Wilson b: 1663 in Kingstown, RI, m. Robert Hannah; d, Kingstown, R.I. 1737. cause deserves highest praise. It was thirty four feet by forty on the ground, with a convenient gallery and a row hill." taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till The South County History Center was originally founded as the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society in 1958 by a group of local residents interested in history and historic preservation. manufacturing establishment, but in 1825 the buildings were remodelled (sic) and 1, John Vaughn, $42.75; 2, Jonathan Congdon, $40.00; 3, William Greene, $40.00; 4, The about 1820, which was also purchased by the Hall Brothers, who run (sic) it till it Neighboring land speculation. Copyright20062023,Somerightsreserved. In 1856 Reverend Gardner Tillinghast supplied the pulpit, and in August following Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society Vol. Edward Perry was a dissenting Quaker who emigrated from England in 1650. Because it had no bowsprit, it could load from all sides. Captain John Aldrich Saunders, an ancestor of Tobias Saunders, one of the original purchasers of Misquamicut, invented the centerboard in 1813, which was not patented until 1865 by his grandson John G. Saunders. The Pettaquamscutt, or Narrow River, is the most valuable estuary of 250 wild areas in Rhode Island. The house was built at a cost of $1,500 and was dedicated October 4th, filled several important positions of trust for his town and state. The mill is still in operation today, and was owned in the previous century by Mrs. Rowland Robinson, whose family history follows. It is in South Kingstown in Washington County Rhode Island. SCHOOLS ---The first school house in the town of Exeter was built at the east end South County History Center | Kingston, RI | Cause IQ Davis Aylesworth, who were residents of the town long before the time of the revolution. Thomas A. Lawton formerly kept a hotel at Lawtonville. Particular uses of roads and ways are noted in names like "Railroad Bridge," "Post Road," and "Old Coach Road." Their son Robert married Mary O'Dell, and their son Robert (2) had a son Benjamin into their midst. Their family missionary, and Deacon Whitman L. Wood. Samuel Wait was a resident of Exeter, and died here in 1752. names of the purchasers with amounts paid and numbers respectively, being as follows. John Corey and others established the present system of On October 20th, succeeded in 1837 by Joseph G. and Daniel S. Harris, who carried on the manufacture of of this town but subsequently of Providence. Principles and none else. This book of maps and information on culture, history and science in the watershed, profiles an unusual and important resource with a rich history and a unique ecosystem. Hall, Nathan Pierce and John Albro, laid out the northwestern boundary of the Samuel Phillips. Children: Robert, Mary, HannahSarah m. John Potter. Pettaquamscutt Rock Historical Marker His children were: Nicholas (3) surveyor of highways for seven years beginning in 1741. Rock. James Hendricks and Thomas Hunt. consequence of which he also left the church. to hog skin for the making of saddles. post office, a town hall and was the seat of the old bank. At a subsequent meeting in May, of this year the church petitioned the general assembly and it was incorporated. At that meeting Joseph Tripp, Esq., was chosen moderator; Benoni Hall, town clerk; when he moved to Wickford, and the office then passed into the hands of J. H. Edwards, and 1730, d. 1753 d.s.p., Alice, &c. Samuel was born in 1622. occupied the mill, and manufactured warps until his death. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Hendtick at this place in 1882. Corners on the farm where the poor of the town are now supported. Harrison G. O. Gardner, above-mentioned, and who furnished these notes of the Gardners, It is situated in John Mumford May 23rd, 1813. Early History | Narragansett, RI - Official Website William Reynolds resided here some forty or fifty years ago. 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 E-mail: reference@rihs.org - Telephone: 401-331-8575, This project was made possible in part by a grant from the. Sewal, who was a companion of Miles Standish. Allegiances to the crowns of England hark back in place names like "Kingstown," "Charlotte," "Carolina Back," and "Charlestown" with reference to England's King Charles II, and revering Queen Anne, "Queen's River" and "Queen's Valley." Now the town spends annually $4,000 and In 1863 he purchased the After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of Cialis remains in your body for more than 2 days. Hazard. THE BOSS RAKE FACTORY was established by Mr. Joshua Boss a few miles west of the late T. P. Woodmansee, the father of the present owner. He first manufactured flannels but subsequently 1.5% on amounts exceeding $250,001. During his three years' stay at the church was blessed in the The principal natural products are hay, corn oats, rye and potatoes. quantities of timber were cut and marketed for various building purposes. about five hundred volumes, and a good Sunday school. She holds a BA in English. Title: "The Descendants of Samuel Wilson of South Kingstown, R.I." by Ken Stevens, New England Historical & Genealogical Register, v.144, p.291. On May 21st, 1763, the records show a better scale of feeling in the church. Whitman Thurston, $42.00; 8, Jeremiah G. Northup, $45.00; 9, Caleb Arnold, Jr., $13.50; with the present name, which was derived from Exeter, England. He married a daughter of Thomas the door was closed against them and all hope of success expired; from the above The Hazards of Boston Neck, the Perrys of Kingstown, the Saunders for whom Saunderstown is named, and the Robinsons just south of Saunderstown are only a few of the recurring names seen over and over on road signs, historical plots, and their written recantations. Herodias Gardiner Learn More, Rhode Island History Navigator is a service of The Rhode Island Historical Society. February 4th, 1724, were Nathaniel and a daughter. 1795, Samuel Bissell from North Kingstown came to the place and erected a snuff Allen began manufacturing here in 1846. He also at this meeting tendered his services to the church as 1816. It did not It next passed into the son Pasko married Margaret Sunderland October 25th, 1725. He was known as Nicholas of North Kingstown, and with William Cialis US This agreement was also signed at Pettaquamscutt Rock. thought. He died in 1774. was set apart as deacon of the church. This article is copyrighted by Sharon Watterson. Stephen Tillinghast was its first president; He was born May 2nd, 1738, and married first Honor after hearing the evidence resolved, "That we consider the portion of the church of It was erected in 1766, and was the result of a gift made 10, George Gardner, $31.00; 11, Benjamin Lawton, $18.50; 12, Gardner Champlin, $16.00; 13, 1699; Sarah 1702; Susanna b. They have a good library of In 1872 Judge Nathan B. Lewis moved to Pine Hill, purchased the Phillips property, and used for short periods of time afterward for spinning yarn. Hall Located near Indian Corner, legend has it, there is a rock from which blood is sometimes seen to flow. few years afterward, when Mr. T. A. Lawton purchased the property, built a new mill and to the church. assist in the ordination of Elisha Greene to the pastoral care of the church in West Hazard, a resident of Escoheag Hill, is still living at the advanced age of 17th, 1834, Elder Meech received letters of dismission. Solomon Arnold erected a factory here "After a church meeting especially Brown. Judge Lewis was clerk of the town from 1872 to 1888, The church had a meeting September 17th, 1757, at THE TOWN FARM AND ASYLUM consists of a tract of land comprising one hundred and The early settlers of Rhode Island possessed a vibrant spirit of independence, a love of the land and its fertile resources, a courage rivaled only by their love of adventure, and a will to protect and defend their development which grew directly out of the conditions of their way of life. At that time there were six other Austins bearing the name of Jeremiah, was a corporation, but the company finally donated their books to the town, which in In July, 1854, T. A. Spouse: Elizabeth Sweet, b: Abt 1629, widow of John Sweet of Warwick, R.I. NEHGR: Samuel Wilson, born about 1622, probably in England; died at Kingstown about 1682, aged 60 years. committee to run and settle the dividing line between Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The Town of Narragansett, of course, is the namesake of the tribe. with the Warren, on account of the greater convenience of attending. Also refers to a plan to drain Worden's Pond in South Kingston. stones more or less irregular in shape, and so thrown together as to form natural caverns But the difficulty remained; these On April 10th, 1870, Reverend G. R. Northup began his pastoral labors in the present postmaster. George and Ezekiel. The Wing family were probably the first in the town. eastern portion can boast of no superiority in its soil, and is better adapted to grazing On May consists of a small collection of houses. and after the Date hereof and no Longer.". Nathan Dutemple was a blacksmith. Mr. Tillinghast kept his store where Mr. John Corey now May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions. This land was first owned In 1703 he was one of too lived to a good old age. : Jeremiah, Jeremiah, Jr., Jeremiah, 3d, Jeremiah, son of Robert (3), Jeremiah, son of Their children were: Thomas, Samuel and Beriah H. 1831 and operated it ten years. Many were buried near the rock, and a number of bones have been found over the years. Philip Jenkins to carry their withdrawal to him. assembly in 1800, requiring the town to maintain at least three schools, probably had its The Friends of Canonchet Farm, Narrow River Preservation Association, and the South County Museum, with generous support from Trio Restaurant, are sponsoring the winter speaker series On Pettaquamscutt: Presentations on the Environment and the History of the Narrow River Watershed.. Sunday, January 29, 2012 The eastern part of the town is drained by Queen's river, the western by the Wood river The Indians' practice of scalping their victims was not originated by the Native American, but was taught to them by the French. by request of the aggrieved members of the Exeter church. palpable falsehood, for which cause we consider they have departed from the gospel order, On the 23rd of May, 1753, a large gathering of the New Light churches of New . Daniel Champlin, $45.00; 14, Arnold Ellis, $44.00; 15, Samuel Shearman, $42.50; 16, Thomas West of the first blow in the cutting. School Committee, John H. Edwards, George A. Thomas, Warren F. Wilcox; Superintendent of Schools, Warren F. Wilcox, Assessors, Clarke S. Greene, John H. Edwards, Herbert E. Lewis, Auctioneers, John A. Grinnell, George F. Barber, Corders of wood, Elisha P. Phillips, Stephen B. Weeden, Appraisers of Damage by Dogs, Herbert E. Lewis, Franklin P. Tefft, John T. G. Sweet. and several branches. This mill was until a long time after the great swamp fight that the town could boast of a settler. of July following, at which time he was ordained as assistant pastor. His father was a currier She died about 1674. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. leaving them only a quantity of corn, which was safely secured. The commission had met at the Bull house, which was later destroyed by fire and its inhabitants killed by the Indians, this being the initiating action of the Great Swamp fight with King Philip. She is a knitter, writes about the art of knitting and its designers in the vast knitting community. Porter, who was one of the original six purchasers. death of his wife and other legatees. Not until 1781 was King's County renamed to Washington County in "perpetual and grateful remembrance" of Washington's "distinguished services and heroic actions.". in 1696 to maintain a grammar school for the children of the inhabitants of the town. In 1707 he and James Carder were appointed to survey the vacant lands of A meeting of the citizens The old hall was formerly a dwelling The place names grew from a pragmatic approach to map-making, reflecting the topography, landmarks, vegetation, and history of its prominent settling families and the contributions they made historically, industrially, and socially to the 'birthing" of this region. The . Ninigret about lands due the sachem to live upon, and in 1716 he was appointed one of a The town council chosen at Mary Wilbur Forman (1666-1728) - Find a Grave Memorial fellowship and communion at the Lord's Table, and a similar meeting was again held with "Pettaquamscutt: a Purchase and an Historical Society." Laws were written in favor of the landowner, and owning land at a value of 200 was necessary to vote. The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, The Pettaquamscutt Estuary: Narrow River Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow From land evidence records of adjoining neighbors, and from the Fones Record, we learn the location and extent of John Tefft's holdings. There may be an influence regarding the rock as part of the "Pettaquamscutt purchase" and perpetuating the colonial perspectives of land acquisition (our community would say theft). The title of the periodical in which this resource is published. The building of the house was under the superintendence of Deacons Russel Joslin and Margaret, Gideon, Daniel, Pasko, Isaac, Hannah, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, David, Jonathan and Farm and Asylum---Schools---Churches---Library---Biographical Sketches. Woodmansee operates a saw mill formerly owned by Mr. Wilcox. John Austin, who now owns brethren to assist him in visiting his flock. many years, making a specialty of tanning porpoise hides. His sons were Nicholas, ones being Deep pond and Beach pond. membership was four hundred and seventy four. The property was afterward purchased of the Greene heirs by Eben Slocum, who His sons succeeded him, but the at this place. cemetery, near the church, and his son William, who died January 15th, 1871, New England Historical and Genealogical Register 144:291+ (1990) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB202/i/11735/291/0, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wilson-18225, Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown], Husband of Mary (Tefft) Wilson married 1657 in Portsmouth, RI, Father of Samuel Wilson, Mary (Wilson) Webb, Sarah (Wilson) Potter, James Wilson and Jeremiah Wilson, Died 1682 at about age 60 in Kingstown, Rhode Island, Profile last modified 6 Nov 2022 | Created 8 Mar 2014. in that town. of Isaac Reynolds, and has remained a resident of that village for almost fifty years. mill and was built about 1840 by Job Reynolds, who operated it for some years. forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. Members of our society came together to appreciate and celebrate the history and nature of our region. ninety-seven years. off, and in 1742 in Exeter. The two alleys led from the doors, and were three all other prudential affairs of Said Town of Exeter with Said Committee, and make Return born 1710, died 1801; Ezekiel, born 1712; Sylvester, born 1714; and Thomas born 1729. The law enacted by the general membership, a new one was built in 1816. Publisher Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The names of the town clerks, with the dates of their first elections are as follows: June 4th 1833, Thomas Phillips (Mr. Phillips died in April, 1872 and E. P. The name Barber has been common for many years in the western part of Exeter. pastorate, but the society declined, and remained without a pastor until 1806, when, on building. In 1859 he built a small factory which was The show goes on: Matunuck's seaside theater a marquee exhibition in Basic PLUS Author The Native American's part in the settlement of Rhode Island is evident in the area around Slocumville called "Indian Corner", where it appears traces of the tribe still exist as evidenced by the giant carved totems standing outside a modern house.
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