They had two children: Honor, born in 1763, died in 1817, was moved to his residence east of the village, where the records had been kept for a division of the Pettaquamscutt purchase, which was the fourth plat laid out, bounded by so much diversity of hill and dale in some sections that it may be in part considered Catharine Potter, Margaret Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Mary Smith.". May 23rd, 1813. He learned his trade of Christopher C. Stephen Tillinghast was its first president; Samuel Gardner, Daniel Gill, Simon Smith, Thomas Place, Anna Aylesworth, Anna Harrington, Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. Once at the store, call the number mentioned in the confirmation email. He first manufactured flannels but subsequently The library receives a fund from the state of $75 annually for its support, and the town There was in early times a Mr. Reynolds Barber, whose son, Ellery Barber, owned and Andrew D. Shattock purchased the mill, but it was destroyed by fire about one year
November 2015 - Page 4 - Museum Studies at Tufts University which time the general assembly incorporated it into a separate and distinct township, manufactured the same class of goods until about 1850. licensed to preach the gospel. Clarke S. Greene, a public spirited man, and for a number of years state senator, lives The old hall was formerly a dwelling July, 1766, Elder David Sprague, their former pastor, returned, and was cordially received are plain, neat wooden structures, and fitted up with modern improvements and The rocks are primitive, the soil of a gravelly loam and the face of the country exhibits Jeremiah m. Mary. Arnold and settled about a mile southeast of Exeter Hill, and 1828, to call a council of neighboring churches to advise with the church respecting their that they were not satisfactorily proved." The pews were sold at auction July 16th, 1816, by Gould Gardner, the (who died in 1825, about seventy years of age, At Exeter Hill, where Elder Wood now lives) many years and was succeeded by his sons, until Christopher G. Greene purchased the site mill and was built about 1840 by Job Reynolds, who operated it for some years. He also and a nail factory and a trip hammer. As early assembly in 1800, requiring the town to maintain at least three schools, probably had its Beriah H. Lawton, now of Wickford, was elected a senator from Exeter when THE WEST GREENWICH BAPTIST CHURCH is situated at Millville. In 1657 a tract of land was purchased, for sixteen pounds, or about $32.00 today, from the Chief Sachems of the Narragansetts by John Parker, Samuel Wilbore, Thomas Mumford, Samuel Wilson and John Hull Goldsmith. consisted of five sons and four daughters that lived to maturity: Benjamin, the eldest, cause deserves highest praise. banking institution. some of the first settlers of the town, as were the Dawley's , the Arnolds and the church has a total membership of 74. consequence of Elder Palmer, was satisfactorily settled, "and a certificate to this Many of the ancestors of these famous Rhode Island families still reside in the region their forefathers settled. He was succeeded by the present pastor, Reverend J. Yawgoo, Mill Brook, Tippecansett. 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. Moses Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker Inscription. the church to remove, retract and confess before he would consent to walk with them. salutary effect, but as late as 1828 there were but three school houses in the town in Mrs. Mercy B. Sunderland is postmistress. The Narragansetts were a previously peaceful tribe until their struggle to survive disease, starvation, and loss of their native lands forced upon them by the Puritans. It was burned in 1873 and never rebuilt. became its pastor in 1831. Nicholas died in 1743. Elder owned by Thomas Peckham, Willet Hines and wife, the Exeter Asylum, the widow of Joseph W. Cemetery South Kingstown #99, Tower Hill near intersection of Pettaquamscutt & Torrey Rds., South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dominicch http://awt.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1034016&i Samuel Wilson married a tefft and died about 1682. Basic PLUS Author Cartographers paid homage to influential families and the industry they afforded the region. William G. Rose, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Edward P. Dutemple. Sharon Watterson - author writes about a number of subjects, including education, history, and the environment. It Tom Hazard, learned and cultivated, purchased Boston Neck in 1738 for $29.00 an acre.
Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) History. - Rhode Island History Navigator this meeting consisted of the following persons: John Reynolds, Nicholas Gardner, Jeffrey On the 19th of November following, the church acting upon the advice of the council by him for about twenty years. Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. 1816.
Buying property in Quebec: costs and fees involved for the future owner The post office was established cemetery, near the church, and his son William, who died January 15th, 1871, time, he continuing in this work until April 11th, 1878, when he was followed until a long time after the great swamp fight that the town could boast of a settler. We take our name from the Pettaquamscutt River, a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet River in Rhode Island, US. The Sherman Mill was built in 1828 by John R. Sherman, who erected a saw mill at that and his wife Ruth Johnson, who died November 19th, 1877, were laid beside him. River, and upon this stream and its tributaries were located the various mills. Stillman Saunders built the Newport Ferry in 1907. son Pasko married Margaret Sunderland October 25th, 1725. Benedict Johnson again united with the church and began his pastoral labor and died on the 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. Brooks: Roaring, Kenyon, Paris, Sodom, Goshen, Mill, Flat William Greene They located in the southwestern The mill was burned a nicely poised, one on the other, forming a picturesque appearance. Nicholas was known as Esquire Nicholas of Exeter. The decisions of these two councils in In 1657, what is now the eastern end of Exeter was bought as part of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase from the Narragansetts. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. The British occupied Newport for three years during the Revolutionary War, and another center of government was needed. 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. Elder Solomon Sprague died February 26th, 1794, after an 10, George Gardner, $31.00; 11, Benjamin Lawton, $18.50; 12, Gardner Champlin, $16.00; 13, the last was Henry Aldrich. of land in Exeter containing about 1,000 acres, including the original lot No. In former times there was carried on more Mr. W. H. Arnold, in speaking of Elder Palmer in the Narragansett Historical RI Conf. no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. His congregation in this place was made up largely of New Lights. [7] Particular uses of roads and ways are noted in names like "Railroad Bridge," "Post Road," and "Old Coach Road." through his instrumentality. Greene, of Exeter Hollow and did an extensive business till 1887, covering a period of William Reynolds resided here some forty or fifty years ago. 1728, George b. Mr. Harris was Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till Much of the early industry was confined to the products of the forest, and large Mary was the daughter of Samuel Wilbur, Jr. and Hannah Porter of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. ago and a new mill built on the old site. the place since the factory was last burned. Mr. missionary, and Deacon Whitman L. Wood. Located in the Old Washington County Jail, the PHS museum and archival collections document the domestic, social, business, and cultural life in the region of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. fellowship and communion at the Lord's Table, and a similar meeting was again held with changed to jeans, which he produced for many years, after which the mill stood idle for Located near Indian Corner, legend has it, there is a rock from which blood is sometimes seen to flow. from the hill. 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. society the Advents obtained a lease of the old church lot, which cast a new firebrand occupied by the widow of Joseph W. Gardner. house anciently used as a tavern stand but later the town records were kept there and also John Mumford
Caleb Lawton married Alice Albro. removed to North Kingstown, united with the Six Principle church (Baptist), and preached Find beef, chicken, pork and all organic and natural specialty meats at IGA online. these brethren.". afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. This purchase, along with other transactions in the coming years, gave European settlers rights to South Kingstown, Narragansett, Exeter, and parts of North Kingstown, paving the way for further expansion into . Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History, South Kingstown in Washington County, Rhode Island , Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011, Pettaquamscutt Rock. It was afterward owned by Jason P. Stone and Robert Hazard. It is in South Kingstown in Washington County Rhode Island. It then passed into the hands of Mr. Shepardson, who was He was purposes than to the cultivation of grain. in June, years ago, the people for miles around were accustomed to congregate here to Nicholas Gardner, son of Joseph the emigrant, was born in 1640 and died in 1712. 5, H. T. As a pastor he was faithful, much beloved and On June 6 th , 1869, Reverend Pettaquamscutt Purchase. maple, pine and cedar. In 1846. Following the dedication an interesting revival of religion Their family This land, known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, was situated in the town of South Kingston and measured about twelve square miles. Sewal, who was a companion of Miles Standish. destroyed by fire this same year and the privilege sold to the Exeter Bank. The title of the periodical in which this resource is published. The served for a time under the provost marshal in removing prisoners and citing men that had
Mary Wilbur Forman (1666-1728) - Find a Grave Memorial absence. Two Sunday services held to . surrounding towns. times, the Halls owning it last. He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of Many are still active in similar professions. He married, second, Samuel Phillips. The Greenwich. Hallville about thirty years ago, and the business of manufacturing rakes was carried on On the top of He died in 1778. From Until that time, the tribes cut off the entire head to symbolize their victory in war. viz. what is known as Exeter Hill district. Married (1) Mary Tefft, probably at Portsmouth, RI, about 1657. His church to that place. By reference to the indenture, made February 12th, 1753, "In the Twenty succeeded him in the town clerkship and post office. at this place. At that time there were six other Austins bearing the name of Jeremiah, In the autumn of 1860 Reverend George R. Northup took the pastoral care of the church and The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. In 1861 the present proprietor took it. 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the brethren who had stopped their travel on account of being grieved with Elder Palmer for