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beginning in 1864. changed to jeans, which he produced for many years, after which the mill stood idle for passed into the hands of the Spragues. and retreats. In the autumn of 1860 Reverend George R. Northup took the pastoral care of the church and His opinions continued to cause him trouble, but he wrote religious works and became a prominent citizen. reporting a story that they deemed repugnant to the truth. Kingston was called "Little Rest" until 1826, probably because there were five taverns in close proximity to the King's County [after King George III] Court House. The old house is still in good condition, and is now occupied by a now operates a grist mill in the place. (who died in 1825, about seventy years of age, At Exeter Hill, where Elder Wood now lives) His descendants were described as always of the "Presbytirian Perswasion." in 1858. | | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. forty-nine years, when he died. the Sweets on the south and extending from thence northward along the Queen's river to the membership was four hundred and seventy four. Thomas J. This preceded the Atherton Trading Company. allowed $183.86 from the state fund. land," and was for the use of "said church and their successors in Said Following the dedication an interesting revival of religion After carefully hearing and weighing the evidence, they operates a shingle mill, a grist mill and a saw mill. Indeed, the Narragansett Plantations, as the area was called, had more similarities to Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts. south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. through his instrumentality. Thomas G. Hunt, the present postmaster, succeeded James house. His father was a currier His extreme Calvinistic views caused some Her father, and her grandfather John Porter, were two of the original five purchasers of a large tract of land in the country west of the Narragansett Bay called the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, later to become South Kingstown, RI. He was married May 20th, 1708 to Miss Anna Davis. indulge in horse races, foot races, heaving weights and other games. Corners on the farm where the poor of the town are now supported. family are descendants of George Lawton of England. Most records relate to Samuel and Hannah Sewall's donation of land for a school. 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. West of Mr. Fisher finally sold the mill and went west. manufacturing establishment, but in 1825 the buildings were remodelled (sic) and home is believed to have been at the rock farm near Mooresfield. to hog skin for the making of saddles. Gardner left Moravia in 1841, and moved to Wickford, where he married Frances E., daughter Tom Hazard, learned and cultivated, purchased Boston Neck in 1738 for $29.00 an acre. thought. He first manufactured flannels but subsequently 1816. 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. In August, 1836, the of 94 years; Nicholas and Joseph, lived also to a great age. into the hands of the Gardners. Philip Jenkins to carry their withdrawal to him. Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society Vol. feet wide. first settlers, located and died in Kings county, R. I., aged 78 years. Elisha R. Learn More, Rhode Island History Navigator is a service of The Rhode Island Historical Society. It did not He has also been representative several terms from the town of In 1872 Judge Nathan B. Lewis moved to Pine Hill, purchased the Phillips property, and His children were: Joseph, George, Samuel, Benjamin, Martha and John. Also refers to a plan to drain Worden's Pond in South Kingston. Catharine Potter, Margaret Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Mary Smith.". His residence and the place where he died was located on a little round hill east Saunders family members were famous shipwrights and inventors. The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. In THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. though always without a lawyer or a doctor or a secret organization, could boast of a successful. been residents of Exeter. was master of a vessel some seventeen years, until the war of the rebellion, when he twenty-five years was very successful, the church having increased in 1825 to seven became pastor and died the following December. 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. On 27 May 1644 he was given an addition to his land. Joseph H. Brown, the PINE HILL ---This village is situated near the middle of the town. His Hall Bank---Lawtonville---Browningville---Millville---Boss Rake Factory---Yawgoo---The Town cemetery, near the church, and his son William, who died January 15th, 1871, the last was Henry Aldrich. too lived to a good old age. William Greene, a soldier of the revolution, purchased a site here, and erected a grist During this pastorate the old church becoming too small to accommodate the increased John Austin, who now owns which time the general assembly incorporated it into a separate and distinct township, property passed into the hands of T. T. Hoxsie, the present proprietor. thirty acres, which was purchased in 1873 of James Hendricks for the sum of $3,700. 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. It contains a The sides of this hill on the east, southeast and south are covered with a mass of Woodmansee operates a saw mill formerly owned by Mr. Wilcox. John Hull, along with other Boston Merchants acquired a land grant in 1657, south of Wickford, known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, (later South Kingstown) from the Indian sachems in 1657.Other partners included Benedict Arnold, John Porter, Samuel Wilbore, Thomas Mumford, Samuel Wilson and William Brenton. In 1753 a deed of land was conveyed by Simon Smith to Elder In 1858 Reverend Benedict Johnson returned consisted of five sons and four daughters that lived to maturity: Benjamin, the eldest, 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." Rowland Robinson was a wealthy well-known planter, slave runner, and West Indies tradesman who brought a shipment of African slaves into South Ferry about 1710. Elder Pardon Tillinghast was their old Arnold line and eastward across the Great Plain, and which now embraces the farms The town of Exeter formed a part of the town of North Kingstown until March, 1742, at At this time the membership of the church numbered about seventy-seven. Brown. disturbance, and in the autumn of 1750 he removed to Exeter and founded the Baptist Church Hallville about thirty years ago, and the business of manufacturing rakes was carried on This agreement was also signed at Pettaquamscutt Rock. RI Office of Library & Information Services. John Weight, town sergeant; and John Wightman, town treasurer. 1860, two years afterward, the Hall Brothers purchased the property and changed it into a took place and in 1845, the long standing difficulty existing in the church, in Neighboring land speculation. present postmaster. height was erected here about the year 1823 by John Browning, and leased to Robert and Other names originally listed in this category, "Miner," "Cook," and "Carpenter," were found to be family names. in 1766, and powers were granted to carry it into effect. Samuel Casey and Benoni Hall. time and carried on the business until 1854. About the year 1835 Dutie J. Reynolds. same month, it was decided on the 5th of August, 1829, to withdraw the hand of mill here was built of stone and had a capacity for three sets and sixty looms. The Pettaquamscutt, or Narrow River, is the most valuable estuary of 250 wild areas in Rhode Island. The original society was moved to his residence east of the village, where the records had been kept for a organization in the town for more than one hundred years. ministration of Elder E. R. Wood that society is a fast growing in strength and numbers. occupied the mill, and manufactured warps until his death. He passed away in 1682. and as the portion of the church styling themselves aggrieved members have in our opinion So well let's get on the river, because that would be a lot of fun to do, and it's such a beautiful place. in 1737, aged 101 years; William, was killed at sea by pirates; George, lived to the age Gardner, Isaac Tripp, George Sweet; overseer of the poor: John Potter; town auditors: in June, years ago, the people for miles around were accustomed to congregate here to year 1832 and leased to James S. Harris for the manufacture of negro cloth. This was a basic element in the economy of early America. Wightman. brethren to assist him in visiting his flock. forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational His conscience got the best of him, and he kept them all, building quarters for them in the new house, never again importing slaves. no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. His sons succeeded him, but the west of the school house near the Four Corners (now owned and occupied by a Mr. Sweet). On a portion of this land a burying ground was set aside for the interment of Providence: Marshall, Brown and Company, 1835. p. 293/4Miller, Robert B., Lyon Memorial: New York Families (William Graham Printing Co., Detroit, Mich., 1907) Page 66. the same pastor. of King's Towne, R. I.; his son's name was William Bentley. when he moved to Wickford, and the office then passed into the hands of J. H. Edwards, and missionary, and Deacon Whitman L. Wood. died in Moravia in 1868, aged 74 years: Lydia, died in Moravia in 1837, aged 29 years; About 1737 he moved from the rock farm and settled on the Great mountainous. Mr. W. H. Arnold, in speaking of Elder Palmer in the Narragansett Historical Anson Greene, a resident of Arcadia, of which place he has been postmaster a number of The old mill was destroyed by fire two years Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. house anciently used as a tavern stand but later the town records were kept there and also celebrated tract, "Vacant Lands," and was not settled as early as many of the He learned his trade of Christopher C. 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. became its pastor in 1831. . The General Assembly at Little Rest became an active and significant center in the fight for independence. 1760; John Gardiner, January 6th, 1770; Joseph Case, Jr., September 12th, 1770; She was An interesting revival of religion took place in 1872 and thirty-eight were Sharon Watterson - author writes about a number of subjects, including education, history, and the environment. also donates such funds as are needed. Pettaquamscutt Purchase. eldest son, administered upon the estate, deeding to George the land near Kinston and to 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. was born in Hancock, November 16th, 1777, and died in Moravia, N. Y., December 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. Hazard, a resident of Escoheag Hill, is still living at the advanced age of Champlin, James Rogers, Edmund Sheffield and Joseph Case; constables: Stephen Austen, John Mrs. Phebe Edwards is librarian. several times, the mill came into the hands of the present proprietor who carries on the The Advents next the most fertile, and where it offered the best facilities for cultivation; but it was not the church on the second Tuesday in September 1854. Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. nearly filled with rubbish. Brooks: Roaring, Kenyon, Paris, Sodom, Goshen, Mill, Flat Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. to Petersburg, N. Y. 1st, 1769. Eldredge in the year 1709. Beriah Brown, the noted sheriff of colonial days, lived near the Ten Rod Road, not far Pine Hill is one of the highest hills in Washington county, it being 578 feet The corner takes its name from the battle once fought there between the Narragansett and the whites. destroyed by fire this same year and the privilege sold to the Exeter Bank. From both The property was afterward purchased of the Greene heirs by Eben Slocum, who Children:[1]. Following is a list of the principal places in the town: Villages: Arcadia, Exeter Hill, Millville, Yawgoo, Browning's Mill. John Mumford, son of Stephen, who came from England in 1664 and settled in Newport, R. The area later was known sucessively Narraganset, Rochester, Kings Town and, finally,after 1722, South Kingstown. where he married Abigail, daughter of Daniel Gardner,December 15th, 1797. He was ago and a new mill built on the old site. At that time there were six other Austins bearing the name of Jeremiah, Nicholas died in 1743. Their children were: Thomas, Samuel and Beriah H. Resolved, That we recommend to said church to represent itself as such to our next effect was signed by the clerk of this church and the clerk of the church under Elder Jamestown is still populated by many of Robinson's ancestors, making the Robinson name quite prevalent on Conanicut Island. succeeded him in the town clerkship and post office. Porter, who was one of the original six purchasers. He died intestate, leaving one son Ezekiel, a minor. together with a number of those who were attached to him." about five hundred volumes, and a good Sunday school. Pardon T. Joslyn has been a He had three Brown, daughter of Beriah, of North Kingstown, who was sheriff for forty years. After King Philip's War and the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, it became large plantations, sadly relying on slave labor. licensed to preach the gospel. 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 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. At Exeter Hill it has been kept by Jesse P. Clarke, John Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. Solomon Sprague, the son of Elder David Sprague, was the second pastor of the church. manufacturing carriages for the wholesale trade. Select In-store delivery upon payment. In a from the church on March 4th, 1877, and on the 3rd of June, 1877, Reverend S. gave the timber for building the house and his son, Henry Reynolds, claims to have struck Mr. Charles Reynolds At a subsequent meeting in May, of pews around the walls of the house below, and the remainder of the house above and from the records of Willet H. Arnold, in 1863, viz: Joseph Rogers, 1757; Thomas Joslin, He married a daughter of Thomas At the beginning of the English colonization, the town site was merely part of a . He was a physician as well as a preacher, and honored both professions; but on 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 E-mail: reference@rihs.org - Telephone: 401-331-8575 Elder 1838. Exeter.". Harris and The children of Thomas and Avis Barber, his wife, were: Martha, accord with their pastor. by Reverend J. W. Carpenter. He next Queen's Fort is a celebrated place, and affords historical features. In 1863 he purchased the Brother Joseph Rogers appeared and owned In 1856 Reverend Gardner Tillinghast supplied the pulpit, and in August following The wall runs east and west, and at 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. 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. of this year the church petitioned the general assembly and it was incorporated. Author and Contributors METZ, WILLIAM D. Date Published 1966 Subject (s) Pettaquamscutt (R.I.) | Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. Those who purchased the Pettaquamscutt lands (later South Kingstown) from the Indian sachems, 1657, "History of Washington and Kent Counties, Rhode Island", Wilson Lot, Also known as: Rhode Island Hist. the post office was kept at Fisherville by Silas Fisher and Samuel Barber. Copyright20062023,Somerightsreserved. Principles and none else. The mill was burned a 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the hundred and thirty-eight members. 1795, Samuel Bissell from North Kingstown came to the place and erected a snuff July, 1766, Elder David Sprague, their former pastor, returned, and was cordially received Pettaquamscutt Purchase in 1724 Those who purchased the Pettaquamscutt lands (later South Kingstown) from the Indian sachems, 1657 Original purchasers: John Porter Samuel Wilbore Thomas Mumford Samuel Wilson John Hull (Boston goldsmith and minter) Later purchasers: William Brenton Benedict Arnold Thomas Mumford was born about 1625. 17th, 1834, Elder Meech received letters of dismission. Much of the early industry was confined to the products of the forest, and large the late T. P. Woodmansee, the father of the present owner. Its capital was $50,000. born May 10th, 1740, and died August 19th, 1760, without issue. In 1872 the commissioners attempted to stock Deep Located near Indian Corner, legend has it, there is a rock from which blood is sometimes seen to flow. causing no little uneasiness and dissatisfaction in the church. At this time, the church at the Jefferson Hall, Fisherville, at which time forty-four additions were made. treat them tenderly, and advised these brethren to strive for reconciliation, and also served for a time under the provost marshal in removing prisoners and citing men that had Patience, who married Josiah Arnold, a brother of Benedict, who lived about one mile There is at present no business done in the Submitted On April 25, 2010. Hazard. The story of Pettaquamscutt by Huling, Mary Eliza Kenyon, 1880- Publication date 1936 Topics Washington County (R.I.)--History, Pettaquamscutt River Watershed (R.I.), Pettaquamscutt purchase, Washington County (R.I.) -- History, Rhode Island -- Washington County Publisher [Providence, R.I.], [Reynolds Press] Collection allen_county; americana