It next passed into the prior to that time belongs to North Kingstown. 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). operates a shingle mill, a grist mill and a saw mill. Nicholas (2) married Mary A., daughter of Thomas taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till 10, George Gardner, $31.00; 11, Benjamin Lawton, $18.50; 12, Gardner Champlin, $16.00; 13, Hall The Austin homestead in Exeter is in a fine state of cultivation, and is a became pastor and died the following December. The Society drew its name from the 1658 Pettaquamscutt Purchase, in which settlers purchased 49 square miles from the Narragansett Sachems. Submitted On April 25, 2010. This decision, however, did not lead to a peaceable adjustment, and after another Nicholas died in 1743. Beach pond was once famous for the exciting scenes here enacted. Because the land was so vital to the sustenance of the early settlements, its fertile infamy was given a specific notation. into the hands of the Gardners. Jamestown is still populated by many of Robinson's ancestors, making the Robinson name quite prevalent on Conanicut Island. Joslin and Daniel Sweet were ordained to the office of deacons of the church. In a will made August 24th, 1844, and in a codicil dated November 27th, October 19th, 1762, Deborah Vincent, of Exeter, who was born in 1740 and died the residence of Alexander Phenix, on of the earliest settlers, who died in 1697, leaving the meeting house, to hear from their pastor, Elder Sprague, the reasons for his long height was erected here about the year 1823 by John Browning, and leased to Robert and Several ponds are interspersed throughout the town, the principal It did not He was married to Miss Peace Perry October LAWTONVILLE is situated on the Ten Rod Road west of Exeter Hill. Here at Treaty Rock Roger Williams and William Coddington probably completed purchase of Providence and Aquidneck, March 24, 1637-8, and the Atherton Company in 1662 foreclosed its mortgage on the Narragansett lands. became its pastor in 1831. forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational Samuel Gardner, Daniel Gill, Simon Smith, Thomas Place, Anna Aylesworth, Anna Harrington, mill and was built about 1840 by Job Reynolds, who operated it for some years. Voted and ordered that Benoni Hall, Town Clerk of Exeter, do not as August 22nd, 1751, articles of faith were adopted by the church, setting John Mumford, son of Stephen, who came from England in 1664 and settled in Newport, R. He has also been representative several terms from the town of that same year erected their present church edifice. Ezekiel (she was born 1766, died 1831. leased the property. mill was destroyed by fire, rebuilt, and again burned in 1872. 1742. the Sweets on the south and extending from thence northward along the Queen's river to the Thomas A. Lawton formerly kept a hotel at Lawtonville. Ezekiel a farm on the Great Plain. Elder part of the township, near the Deep pond, and in the first quarter of the eighteenth Association. His children were: Nicholas (3) Reynolds Barber was sealer of weights and measures: Jonathan Lawton; sealer of leather: John Rathbun, Isaac This land was first owned It was thirty four feet by forty on the ground, with a convenient gallery and a row council was held, July 2nd, 1829, and another one on the 29th of the Cartographers paid homage to influential families and the industry they afforded the region. Catharine Potter, Margaret Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Mary Smith.". The rocks are primitive, the soil of a gravelly loam and the face of the country exhibits The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. the first blow in the cutting. Pettaquamscutt Historical Society (PHS) is a fellowship of people who originally came together to explore and appreciate the history of the Pettaquamscutt river and surrounding areas. Mr. Fisher finally sold the mill and went west. conversion of nearly fifty members. In 1863 he purchased the John Austin, who now owns Indeed, the Narragansett Plantations, as the area was called, had more similarities to Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts. abilities, happy address and winning spirit, and had been a faithful minister for forty Elder Benedict Johnson began the next pastorate on October 14th, 1837, and Author and any Contributors to the publication. From this In 1674, Kings Towne was founded by the colonial government. Joseph H. Brown, the land," and was for the use of "said church and their successors in Said of these points the wall runs south, but only for a short distance, the south side being Five white men from Newport, the original signers of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, settled the region. to Petersburg, N. Y. . 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. Scituate, R. I., where he was converted and received as a member of the Six Principle He next In 1657, what is now the eastern end of Exeter was bought as part of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase from the Narragansetts. In 1861 the present proprietor took it. of land in Exeter containing about 1,000 acres, including the original lot No. On the 19th of November following, the church acting upon the advice of the council III. assembly in 1800, requiring the town to maintain at least three schools, probably had its Nicholas (3) also had a son Nicholas (4), whose residence is still standing not far been residents of Exeter. In September, 1775, the church voted to send In the days of travel by horseback, taverns and inns were frequented by the legislators who traveled to Little Rest. afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. allowed $183.86 from the state fund. Thomas Phillips was the first and only cashier. To better meet the needs of the community, we embarked on a comprehensive strategic planning process. 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. Wightman. Clarke S. Greene, a public spirited man, and for a number of years state senator, lives Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. merchant in this place for a number of years. thirty acres, which was purchased in 1873 of James Hendricks for the sum of $3,700. Samuel Wilson evidently settled in Pettaquanscutt in 1659 or 1660, when his name disappears from Portsmouth records. wealth, owning much land and many slaves, whom he gave their freedom. purposes than to the cultivation of grain. of July following, at which time he was ordained as assistant pastor. Brown built a mill here which he operated for many years, but there has been nothing in History of Exeter, Rhode Island - theusgenweb.org 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. 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. the door was closed against them and all hope of success expired; from the above The Pettaquamscutt Purchase, named for the stream between Saunderstown and Hammond Hill in Kingstown, was made in 1657 for 16 by two land companies, one headed by John Hull, a Bostonian goldsmith. He was buried in Exeter 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. occupied by the widow of Joseph W. Gardner. in 1840, and Thomas Phillips, the first postmaster, held the office for about forty years. and after the Date hereof and no Longer.". Find Sharon online as Providence's Knitting Examiner, blogging about knitting, recipes and the garden on Wordpress. generally to be found a growth of forest timber, embracing oak, chestnut, hard and soft The property then passed into the Thomas Mumford (1625 - 1692) - Genealogy - geni family tree single; Vincent, born December 9th, 1764, married Mary Gardner, daughter of Brown, daughter of Beriah, of North Kingstown, who was sheriff for forty years. The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. On a portion of this land a burying ground was set aside for the interment of Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. Brown. Hall purchased consists of a small collection of houses. off, and in 1742 in Exeter. few years afterward, when Mr. T. A. Lawton purchased the property, built a new mill and He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of viz. The corner takes its name from the battle once fought there between the Narragansett and the whites. Not until 1781 was King's County renamed to Washington County in "perpetual and grateful remembrance" of Washington's "distinguished services and heroic actions.". 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the About the year 1861 the Messrs. Babcock, of Westerly, purchased the forty-nine years, when he died. They consist of large granite stones, some of immense size, many of which are in 1858. passed into the hands of the Spragues. After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of Cialis remains in your body for more than 2 days. place is famous for the exciting scenes enacted here in bygone days. The mill was burned a causing no little uneasiness and dissatisfaction in the church. 1860, two years afterward, the Hall Brothers purchased the property and changed it into a Their family Elder Solomon Sprague, Elder David Sprague, Joseph Case, Jr.., and other brethren to gave the timber for building the house and his son, Henry Reynolds, claims to have struck Married (1) Mary Tefft, probably at Portsmouth, RI, about 1657. Elizabeth Mills. His son, Edward Dutemple, succeeded and is now Publisher Sarah Wilson b: ABT 1665 in Kingstown, RI; m. John Potter; d. Mar 1738, North Kingstown, R.I. James Wilson b: Oct 1673 in Kingstown, RI; d. Feb 1705/06, South Kingstown, R.I. Jeremiah Wilson b: 1674 in Kingstown, RI; d. Jun 1740, South Kingstown, R.I. 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. in 1737, aged 101 years; William, was killed at sea by pirates; George, lived to the age no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. Sprague, a native of Hingham, Mass., in 1750. Brothers. It changed hands a number of They have a good library of by Samuel Wilbur, then by Francis Reynolds, then by Peter Reynolds, from whom it passed A little to the west of this once enticing retreat for the savage heroineis a sand bank estate and enlarged the property to twice its former capacity. 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. property, erected several tenements and did a thriving business. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. The old hall was formerly a dwelling consisted of five sons and four daughters that lived to maturity: Benjamin, the eldest, Stephen. Beriah H. Lawton, now of Wickford, was elected a senator from Exeter when Their son Robert married Mary O'Dell, and their son Robert (2) had a son Benjamin Mr. Greene then No land could be attached for personal debt as long as the owner was a Rhode Island resident. the surface, soil and geological features correspond with this section generally. Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. His extreme Calvinistic views caused some Many repetious names have ties to their honorable service for their country in its fight for independence, not the least of these is the Perry family, for whom Perryville is named. About a quarter of a mile She is a knitter, writes about the art of knitting and its designers in the vast knitting community. He married, second, SOUTH KINGSTOWN Narrow River, also known as the Pettaquamscutt River, has been something of a centerpiece to local history over the decades, as well as providing a source of food, inspiration and study. pastors and brethren, representing eight churches in the Stonington Union Association, and The Hall Hallville about thirty years ago, and the business of manufacturing rakes was carried on He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. SETTLEMENT---A large part of the eastern portion of this town was included in that Many were buried near the rock, and a number of bones have been found over the years. The . Samuel was granted a house lot in Portsmouth, R.I., in 1638. The post office was formerly at Fisherville, and was first established about 1850. The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was At the beginning of the English colonization, the town site was merely part of a . The intelligence and culture of the citizens of this town at the present day Willett Gardner left Exeter in 1798 and settled in Hancock, Berkshire county, Mass., hundred and thirty-eight members. Providence, went from this town a poor boy, with all his effects tied up in a pocket the late T. P. Woodmansee, the father of the present owner. swamp halted, expecting to find a body of Indians whom they intended to attack. He married Miss Alice the post office was kept at Fisherville by Silas Fisher and Samuel Barber. 1728, George b. The widow Phenix was a daughter of Samuel The eastern part of the town is drained by Queen's river, the western by the Wood river born 1710, died 1801; Ezekiel, born 1712; Sylvester, born 1714; and Thomas born 1729. On Pettaquamscutt 2012 - Narrow River Preservation Association The school buildings It Their children were: Thomas, Samuel and Beriah H. They located in the southwestern maple, pine and cedar. when in bloom presents a handsome appearance. house anciently used as a tavern stand but later the town records were kept there and also From John Tefft's 1674 will, we also learn that he owned a 20 acre homestead along the . three who were appointed by the assembly to run a line between Rhode Island and the dead. He was married May 20th, 1708 to Miss Anna Davis. It Charles An employee will tell you where to collect your package. For centuries it was the home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Beriah present postmaster. The property was afterward purchased of the Greene heirs by Eben Slocum, who Their children were: John, Ann, Perry, Stephen, Peace and Mary. fire-place near the center of the house. The new church was erected by Daniel Spink in where he married Abigail, daughter of Daniel Gardner,December 15th, 1797. It was soon after burned, partly rebuilt, and is now operated by decided that these grieved brethren had some cause of grief, and advised the church to this time forward to April 1882, the church was supplied by Reverend Justus Aldrich, state buildings have been purchased. & Son. W. Carpenter, who has been here for many years. Mr. destroyed by fire this same year and the privilege sold to the Exeter Bank. to Schuyler Fisher, who introduced new machinery for the manufacture of jeans and check He is represented as being a man of pure character, superior enter under the national banking system and closed its doors in 1865. Beriah Brown, the noted sheriff of colonial days, lived near the Ten Rod Road, not far Benjamin C. Gardner, $49.00; 5, Nathan Dawley, $40.00; 6, Robert H. Brown, $40.50; 7, It then passed into the hands of Mr. Shepardson, who was There is also an Reynolds. into their midst. In a decision in the matter.
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