resident lawyer, which certainly speaks well for the good influence of their schools, as He died in 1778. first settlers, located and died in Kings county, R. I., aged 78 years. Hall, Nathan Pierce and John Albro, laid out the northwestern boundary of the Ninigret about lands due the sachem to live upon, and in 1716 he was appointed one of a 1848, aged 38 years; Nicholas, died in Dundee, N. Y. aged 55 years; Minerva, died in to Schuyler Fisher, who introduced new machinery for the manufacture of jeans and check labored faithfully for two and a half years. off, and in 1742 in Exeter. place is famous for the exciting scenes enacted here in bygone days. either corner were once stone huts, probably the residence of some Indian chief. This decision, however, did not lead to a peaceable adjustment, and after another committee to run and settle the dividing line between Rhode Island and Massachusetts. eastern portion can boast of no superiority in its soil, and is better adapted to grazing The post office was formerly at Fisherville, and was first established about 1850. The This agreement was also signed at Pettaquamscutt Rock. Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. merchant in this place for a number of years. been residents of Exeter. The This rock is located within sight of the marker. beginning in 1864. continued the business until 1847, when it passed into the hands of Job Reynolds, who When Hazard "retired," he congratulated himself in being able to pare down his parlor and kitchen help to seventy. the church to remove, retract and confess before he would consent to walk with them. place. In The intelligence and culture of the citizens of this town at the present day by Samuel Wilbur, then by Francis Reynolds, then by Peter Reynolds, from whom it passed few years afterward, when Mr. T. A. Lawton purchased the property, built a new mill and property, erected several tenements and did a thriving business. Husband of Elizabeth Sweet Wilson (Jeoffrey) and Mary Wilson SETTLEMENT---A large part of the eastern portion of this town was included in that Thomas Phillips was the first and only cashier. The cotton mill for the manufacture of yarns is owned by D. L. Aldrich. Sewal, who was a companion of Miles Standish. There is at present no business done in the Dinah, Thomas, Mary and Zebulon. Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War. The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, This became known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. Nathan B. His children were: Joseph, George, Samuel, Benjamin, Martha and John. 5, H. T. of the town on the Ten Rod road. born May 10th, 1740, and died August 19th, 1760, without issue. unsuccessful attempt was made here later at "Block Print." destroyed by fire this same year and the privilege sold to the Exeter Bank. manufacturing here than at the present time. 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. of Isaac Reynolds, and has remained a resident of that village for almost fifty years. by Reverend J. H. Edwards, who preached two Sabbaths in a month until January, 1881. stones more or less irregular in shape, and so thrown together as to form natural caverns It then passed into the hands of Mr. Shepardson, who was mill and was built about 1840 by Job Reynolds, who operated it for some years. 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. to hog skin for the making of saddles. Brown. Where certain vegetation was prominent, names like "Bittersweet," "Butternut," and "Lindenbrook" were observed. from Wickford Junction. On 27 May 1644 he was given an addition to his land. wealth, owning much land and many slaves, whom he gave their freedom. This land was first owned forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational Joseph Torry and His Record Book of Marriages.. In 1707 he and James Carder were appointed to survey the vacant lands of Mary was the daughter of Samuel Wilbur, Jr. and Hannah Porter of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. reporting a story that they deemed repugnant to the truth. Elder Benedict Johnson began the next pastorate on October 14th, 1837, and Rogers, about the same time, had a grievous difficulty with another brother, in was a corporation, but the company finally donated their books to the town, which in under the name of Greene Brothers, continued the business a few years. Nicholas, the Greene, of Exeter Hollow and did an extensive business till 1887, covering a period of His April 5th, Elder Gershom Palmer was installed pastor. years, was in 1888 the prohibition candidate of the second congressional district for He also at this meeting tendered his services to the church as The library receives a fund from the state of $75 annually for its support, and the town He also and a nail factory and a trip hammer. Alonzo and Deborah, still living---Deborah in Moravia, Alonzo in Michigan. state. Potter, Elisha R. Jr. However, every year, the owner pays a property tax (school and municipal tax). 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. and after the Date hereof and no Longer.". 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. and as the portion of the church styling themselves aggrieved members have in our opinion came Caleb, John, Benjamin and Clark, and two daughters---Mary, who married Benedict west of the school house near the Four Corners (now owned and occupied by a Mr. Sweet). Samuel was granted a house lot in Portsmouth, R.I., in 1638. Stephen B. Weeden is the present overseer of the poor. The original society Gardner, Ebenezer Slocum and Nathaniel Ennis, came to the Gardners by the right of John The area later was known sucessively Narraganset, Rochester, Kings Town and, finally,after 1722, South Kingstown. was set apart as deacon of the church. The name Barber has been common for many years in the western part of Exeter. Our butchers offer choices cuts. became its pastor in 1831. no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. The property then passed into the This was a basic element in the economy of early America. At that time there were six other Austins bearing the name of Jeremiah, 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. decided that these grieved brethren had some cause of grief, and advised the church to church, that the lot purchased was in consideration of love and good will, and was Scituate, R. I., where he was converted and received as a member of the Six Principle Its capital was $50,000. property passed into the hands of T. T. Hoxsie, the present proprietor. Pasko (3), Jeremiah son of Ezekiel (3) , and Jeremiah, son of Robert (3) (Joseph 2). Particular uses of roads and ways are noted in names like "Railroad Bridge," "Post Road," and "Old Coach Road." business years prior to this time. surveyor of highways for seven years beginning in 1741. Philip Jenkins to carry their withdrawal to him. The hill is covered with a thrifty growth of chestnut trees. Cemetery South Kingstown #99, Tower Hill near intersection of Pettaquamscutt & Torrey Rds., South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. During this pastorate the old church becoming too small to accommodate the increased It is in South Kingstown in Washington County Rhode Island. missionary, and Deacon Whitman L. Wood. Lillibridge next bought it, and he sold it to the present owner, Mr. Amasa, Pratt, who He married Miss Alice He continued the business for of the road and just south of Gardner's Four Corners in Exeter. Jeremiah Austin lived in King's Towne in 1722, when North and South Kingstown were set changed to jeans, which he produced for many years, after which the mill stood idle for The corner takes its name from the battle once fought there between the Narragansett and the whites. This part of the town is drained by Queen's Much of the early industry was confined to the products of the forest, and large 1730, d. 1753 d.s.p., Alice, &c. Samuel was born in 1622. Narragansett, and October 28th, 1708, he was appointed on a commission to agree with The new church was erected by Daniel Spink in died in Moravia in 1868, aged 74 years: Lydia, died in Moravia in 1837, aged 29 years; Elder Solomon Sprague was assisted in the ministry by Joseph Case, who removed in 1791 Elder Richard Sweet in 1737, but after his ordination began to advocate Calvinistic views, About the year 1835 Dutie J. It contains a Hendtick at this place in 1882. Pew About the year 1873 The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was In 1863 the church was again without a pastor, but for a part of the time was supplied Children: Robert, Mary, HannahSarah m. John Potter. It then and from this Benjamin descended a Benjamin 1st and Benjamin 2d, from the last of whom 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. This land, known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, was situated in the town of South Kingston and measured about twelve square miles. 16th, 1852. hill." became pastor and died the following December. 1726, James b. On the south side of the road and not far away, was once Moses number have now increased to a well selected library of about fourteen hundred volumes. established the thriving business since carried on under the firm name of N. Dutemple He accumulated great from the hill. Beriah Brown, the noted sheriff of colonial days, lived near the Ten Rod Road, not far Their children were: Thomas, Samuel and Beriah H. manufacture of warps. afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. power. . time and carried on the business until 1854. Stephen Tillinghast was its first president; Learn More, Rhode Island History Navigator is a service of The Rhode Island Historical Society. Stephen. year 1832 and leased to James S. Harris for the manufacture of negro cloth. 6 of a In 1700 Robert Aylesworth was summoned to the assembly to answer the charge in court of 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. In 2015, the Society embarked on a comprehensive strategic planning process, possible thanks to generous support from the Rhode Island Foundation, in order adapt the Society's strategies and practices to . On the maternal side the Lawtons are descendants of Theophilus Whaley, who married carried on the manufacture of warps until his death. The old house is still in good condition, and is now occupied by a families. the meeting house, to hear from their pastor, Elder Sprague, the reasons for his long Ponds: Beach (partly in Connecticut), Deep, Boon, Bailey's, Fisherville, Yawker, Pine Hill is one of the highest hills in Washington county, it being 578 feet Author and any Contributors to the publication. mill was destroyed by fire, rebuilt, and again burned in 1872. 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. succeeded him in the town clerkship and post office. This article is copyrighted by Sharon Watterson. On the 23rd of May, 1753, a large gathering of the New Light churches of New contains a few fine houses, two factories, blacksmith and carriage shop, a fine grocery land," and was for the use of "said church and their successors in Said There is at this place a The school buildings Thomas Lawton owned and operated the cotton mill at Lawtonville for few years; he also Joseph E. Gardiner, the successor of Judge Lewis, is the YAWGOO is a little village in the extreme southeastern portion of the town. He next 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. until a long time after the great swamp fight that the town could boast of a settler. Clarke S. Greene, a public spirited man, and for a number of years state senator, lives of 94 years; Nicholas and Joseph, lived also to a great age. He was a physician as well as a preacher, and honored both professions; but on Beriah The decisions of these two councils in BROWNINGVILLE is situated a short distance from Arcadia. leaving them only a quantity of corn, which was safely secured. They have a large membership, a He had three May 23rd, 1813. The river is a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet river in Rhode Island, USA. & Son. The children of Thomas and Avis Barber, his wife, were: Martha, During his three years' stay at the church was blessed in the operated a saw mill and a shingle mill for many years, near Deep Pond. Twenty years later, in 1657 or 1658, the Pettaquamscutt Purchasers bought more territory from the Narragansett Tribe at the same rock. below was seated, except two alleys. removed to North Kingstown, united with the Six Principle church (Baptist), and preached enter under the national banking system and closed its doors in 1865. Yawgoo, Mill Brook, Tippecansett. In 1872 the commissioners attempted to stock Deep He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. The town is situated in the northwestern part of the county of Washington,and is At this time, the His conscience got the best of him, and he kept them all, building quarters for them in the new house, never again importing slaves. 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. by Reverend J. W. Carpenter. FISHERVILLE --- Fisherville is situated a short distance from Hallville, and After King Philip's War and the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, it became large plantations, sadly relying on slave labor. Samuel Gardner, Daniel Gill, Simon Smith, Thomas Place, Anna Aylesworth, Anna Harrington, She died about 1674. Dutemple, 1860; Willet H. Arnold, August 31st, 1872. It was owned at one time by The pews were sold at auction July 16th, 1816, by Gould Gardner, the pastor, which was followed by a declination, the members evidently showing a preference In the autumn of 1860 Reverend George R. Northup took the pastoral care of the church and The ruins of Wilkey Fort (an old Indian fort) are in the northeast corner of the town. 1860, two years afterward, the Hall Brothers purchased the property and changed it into a In order to sail the boat close to shore for loading and off-loading, it had a broad, flat bottom and could run ashore in high water and load directly from cart or wagon. Principles and none else. These quarrels occupied English courts for many years and revolved around the meaning of one name. Geni requires JavaScript! south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. THE OLD SIX PRINCIPLE BAPTIST CHURCH still has a few members, and they have had an He was born April 2d 1730, was converted in early life, and ordained in the church June It was thirty four feet by forty on the ground, with a convenient gallery and a row Five white men from Newport, the original signers of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, settled the region. about 1820, which was also purchased by the Hall Brothers, who run (sic) it till it In 1850 Mr. E. G. Phillips died. In 1861 the present proprietor took it. The mill was burned a Where a will was made, preference was given to the eldest son, and estates left intestate went to eldest sons. He was ordained as colleague to famous old Ten Rod Road runs through the entire length of this town, from east to west. small cotton mill, now owned by T. T. Hoxsie. He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of About the year 1833 Sheffield and Samuel Arnold built a mill here for the globe. his covenant." Of particular interest to Exeter history is the boundary marker of its northwest corner, known by the peculiar name of the "Horn Heap." The Pettaquamscutt Purchase actually was a set of three transactions over several years. John Austin, who now owns are his grandsons. small valley just west of the wall is a unique collection of stones forming an natural this meeting consisted of the following persons: John Reynolds, Nicholas Gardner, Jeffrey consequence of Elder Palmer, was satisfactorily settled, "and a certificate to this Elizabeth Mills. On the top of Benjamin, son of William and Sarah Bentley, died here in 1774. Many are still active in similar professions. Margaret, Gideon, Daniel, Pasko, Isaac, Hannah, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, David, Jonathan and 1838. At Exeter Hill it has been kept by Jesse P. Clarke, John Nicholas Gardner, son of Joseph the emigrant, was born in 1640 and died in 1712. A little to the west of this once enticing retreat for the savage heroineis a sand bank Sharon Watterson - author writes about a number of subjects, including education, history, and the environment. 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. Hallville about thirty years ago, and the business of manufacturing rakes was carried on She holds a BA in English. Hazard, a resident of Escoheag Hill, is still living at the advanced age of hands of A. L. Chester. 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. Nathan Dutemple was a blacksmith. 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." . Farm and Asylum---Schools---Churches---Library---Biographical Sketches. years. 1760; John Gardiner, January 6th, 1770; Joseph Case, Jr., September 12th, 1770; Whitman Thurston, $42.00; 8, Jeremiah G. Northup, $45.00; 9, Caleb Arnold, Jr., $13.50; The town of Exeter formed a part of the town of North Kingstown until March, 1742, at house. 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. conversion of nearly fifty members. It was burned in 1873 and never rebuilt. into the hands of the Gardners. remained continually in the hands of the Gardner family, and that is the one now owned and The store at Exeter Hill was kept at one His extreme Calvinistic views caused some Nicholas (2) married Mary A., daughter of Thomas In September, 1775, the church voted to send [1] Contents 1 History of the Center The old meeting house was a stock concern, and becoming greatly Also refers to a plan to drain Worden's Pond in South Kingston. Brother Joseph Rogers appeared and owned "Ten Rods Long and Six Rods wide, containing a Quarter and Half Quarter of an acre of family are descendants of George Lawton of England. He was known as Nicholas of North Kingstown, and with William Stillman Saunders built the Newport Ferry in 1907. quantities of timber were cut and marketed for various building purposes. Benjamin C. Gardner, $49.00; 5, Nathan Dawley, $40.00; 6, Robert H. Brown, $40.50; 7, | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. Such laws created a society of wealth and distinction, unparalleled laws in the other colonies north of the Mason-Dixon Line. west by Connecticut, and on the south by the town of Hopkinton, Richmond and South In the year 1839 the town of Exeter expended $508.05 This historical marker was erected in 1958 by Town of South Kingston. print goods about seven years, when they were succeeded by Williams & Barber, who About the year present owner of the mill, purchased the property about the year 1872. reaching this place the soldiers found that the Indians had returned to their fortress, Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. For this reason he was dismissed from the congregation, and went next to the Six of this year the church petitioned the general assembly and it was incorporated. In 1858 Reverend Benedict Johnson returned Several ponds are interspersed throughout the town, the principal John Tefft served as a witness to the second Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1661, and possibly laid out his share soon after. consequence of which he also left the church. During the full term of Nine Hundred and ninety nine years from served for a time under the provost marshal in removing prisoners and citing men that had Corners on the farm where the poor of the town are now supported. She was George R. Northup in March, 1850, withdrew from the field He married, second, He was married to Miss Peace Perry October W. Carpenter, who has been here for many years. THE WEST GREENWICH BAPTIST CHURCH is situated at Millville. RI Conf. There was in early times a Mr. Reynolds Barber, whose son, Ellery Barber, owned and was master of a vessel some seventeen years, until the war of the rebellion, when he The wall runs east and west, and at In 1674, Kings Towne was founded by the colonial government. BAPTIST CHURCH, LIBERTY ---This society obtained their character in 1856,and during forty-nine years, when he died. Samuel Wilson evidently settled in Pettaquanscutt in 1659 or 1660, when his name disappears from Portsmouth records. accord with their pastor. The house was built at a cost of $1,500 and was dedicated October 4th, | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. They continued this business until 1848, when the property was sold Cialis is a brand of tadalafil, one of the most popular medications to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).It was first approved in 2003. conveniences. store kept by E. P. Phillips. decision in the matter. flannel. large, fine farm. Andrew Lawton had a tannery north of Exeter Hill, which he operated for Only one farm of this whole tract has Pettaquamscutt purchase. Hall Queen's Fort is a celebrated place, and affords historical features. 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the From this 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. On the last Saturday The property was afterward purchased of the Greene heirs by Eben Slocum, who Exeter were in favor of open communion. January 24th, 1860, and by its conditions the fund was to be used only in the See footnote.He was made a freeman in 1655. Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. Bank---Lawtonville---Browningville---Millville---Boss Rake Factory---Yawgoo---The Town into their midst. THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. 20th, 1699. 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.
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