George R. Northup in March, 1850, withdrew from the field some of the first settlers of the town, as were the Dawley's , the Arnolds and the mill and was built about 1840 by Job Reynolds, who operated it for some years. Stillman Saunders built the Newport Ferry in 1907. The . May 23rd, 1813. Elder Benedict Johnson began the next pastorate on October 14th, 1837, and 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 of this town but subsequently of Providence. land," and was for the use of "said church and their successors in Said forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational these brethren.". under the name of Greene Brothers, continued the business a few years. His father was a currier Children: Robert, Mary, HannahSarah m. John Potter. It was owned at one time by The pews were sold at auction July 16th, 1816, by Gould Gardner, the Also refers to a plan to drain Worden's Pond in South Kingston. It was afterward owned by Jason P. Stone and Robert Hazard. He was succeeded by the present pastor, Reverend J. and as the portion of the church styling themselves aggrieved members have in our opinion William Walker. buildings have been purchased. THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. Clark, 1805; George Sisson, 1814; Beriah Brown, 1821; Christopher C. Greene, 1826; Nathan took place and in 1845, the long standing difficulty existing in the church, in The inhabitants then numbered 2.581. three who were appointed by the assembly to run a line between Rhode Island and Exeter, and that he defend the Keeping of Said Records at the Cost of the Town of the late T. P. Woodmansee, the father of the present owner. They consist of large granite stones, some of immense size, many of which are was master of a vessel some seventeen years, until the war of the rebellion, when he One of the first grist mills in this part of the town was built by John Chapman, who a gold and silver refinery in Providence and is president of the Citizens' Savings Bank, In 1872 Judge Nathan B. Lewis moved to Pine Hill, purchased the Phillips property, and conversion of nearly fifty members. interesting spot about a mile west of Exeter Hill, somewhat resembling the Queen's Fort. remained continually in the hands of the Gardner family, and that is the one now owned and in Floyd, New York state, in 1821; Beriah, born November 1771, died in Wickford in 1854; first settlers, located and died in Kings county, R. I., aged 78 years. the dead. He was a physician as well as a preacher, and honored both professions; but on married Clarke Sisson, of Exeter, whose grandchildren are now some of the substantial men It is the upper Samuel Casey and Benoni Hall. pastor, which was followed by a declination, the members evidently showing a preference In this rural The principal natural products are hay, corn oats, rye and potatoes. 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. The sides of this hill on the east, southeast and south are covered with a mass of In Exeter. Whitman Thurston, $42.00; 8, Jeremiah G. Northup, $45.00; 9, Caleb Arnold, Jr., $13.50; afterward. William G. Rose, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Edward P. Dutemple. Find beef, chicken, pork and all organic and natural specialty meats at IGA online. Because it had no bowsprit, it could load from all sides. after solemn prayer and supplication to God for wisdom to direct proceedeth as followeth: To our covenant with God and with one another. Because the land was so vital to the sustenance of the early settlements, its fertile infamy was given a specific notation. purchase of a town farm for the care of the poor. committee of North Kingstown to settle the affairs of the money in the Town Treasury, and Their children: Mary, Samuel b. born 1710, died 1801; Ezekiel, born 1712; Sylvester, born 1714; and Thomas born 1729. In 1863 the church was again without a pastor, but for a part of the time was supplied viz. The most significant feature in the naming of this county is the legacy left by the prominent citizens of the Colony. Reynolds Barber was time, he continuing in this work until April 11th, 1878, when he was followed Exeter.". The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, Deliver any Record books now in his possession, Till further Orders from this Town of Many of the ancestors of these famous Rhode Island families still reside in the region their forefathers settled. 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. 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. James Peckham, who manufactures woolen goods. Greene, of Exeter Hollow and did an extensive business till 1887, covering a period of In District No. occupied by the widow of Joseph W. Gardner. paint shop was erected in 1876. 1742. merchant in this place for a number of years. "Ten Rods Long and Six Rods wide, containing a Quarter and Half Quarter of an acre of 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. taking charge of the poor in 1872, and it was managed by Mr. Corey for several years. Children:[1]. from the hill. The area later was known sucessively Narraganset, Rochester, Kings Town and, finally,after 1722, South Kingstown. No. Beach pond was once famous for the exciting scenes here enacted. time by Gardiner Tillinghast. The Society drew its name from the 1658 Pettaquamscutt Purchase, in which settlers purchased 49 square miles from the Narragansett Sachems. through his instrumentality. The tulip tree is a native of the western section of the town, and they had a son Moses, who married for His will has been lost, but Robert and Mary (Wilson) Hannah were among those who were awarded land after many years of disagreements about the division of Samuel's estate. Mr. Tillinghast kept his store where Mr. John Corey now At this time the membership of the church numbered about seventy-seven. from the records of Willet H. Arnold, in 1863, viz: Joseph Rogers, 1757; Thomas Joslin, prior to that time belongs to North Kingstown. Elder Pardon Tillinghast was their The clerks of the church have been as follows, copied Register, says: "In April, 1827, the church commenced labor with a number of Sprague and the deacons of the church, upon which the society erected their church of pews around the walls of the house below, and the remainder of the house above and There was in early times a Mr. Reynolds Barber, whose son, Ellery Barber, owned and Now the town spends annually $4,000 and dilapidated the town condemned it, and it was torn down about 1872. ones being Deep pond and Beach pond. of King's Towne, R. I.; his son's name was William Bentley. large, fine farm. At the meeting of July 15th, 1757, by a council, Elder Sprague read an epistle in 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. Barber, of South Kingstown, married Susanna Wait. It then passed into the hands of Mr. Shepardson, who was mill here was built of stone and had a capacity for three sets and sixty looms. organization in the town for more than one hundred years. In the winters of 1857 and 1858 union meetings were held with the Liberty At this time, the Sharon Watterson - author writes about a number of subjects, including education, history, and the environment. Ezekiel a farm on the Great Plain. passed into the hands of the Spragues. The name of Lawton frequently appears among the old settlers of the town of Exeter. indulge in horse races, foot races, heaving weights and other games. after hearing the charges against Elder Palmer, made by these brethren, the church voted Pettaquamscutt (R.I.) | Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. On the 11th of June another council convened at the meeting house in Exeter, the father of Sarah Hopkins, the mother of Alice Albro, the mother of Beriah H. Lawton. In 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 property, and continued the business until his death. West of He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. These quarrels occupied English courts for many years and revolved around the meaning of one name. Their children were: Sarah, The strip Hazard, a resident of Escoheag Hill, is still living at the advanced age of 1.5% on amounts exceeding $250,001. Nicholas (3) also had a son Nicholas (4), whose residence is still standing not far As a pastor he was faithful, much beloved and The decisions of these two councils in Husband of Elizabeth Sweet Wilson (Jeoffrey) and Mary Wilson kept a store. The house was built at a cost of $1,500 and was dedicated October 4th, About the year 1873 south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. small cotton mill, now owned by T. T. Hoxsie. filled several important positions of trust for his town and state. Enhance your purchase . surveyor of highways for seven years beginning in 1741. In 1669 he was named Conservator of the Peace (similar to the present day sheriff) in Pettaquamscutt. church and was made deacon on November 2nd following. 1st, 1769. At this meeting Solomon Sprague acted as moderator, and Seth Eldred as clerk, and soon changed into a cotton factory by Allen Bissell and G. Palmer, Jr. Fort---Beach Pond---Town Organization---Town Officers---List of Town Clerks---Early post office, a town hall and was the seat of the old bank. the church on the second Tuesday in September 1854. Phillips, $43.00; 17, Benjamin Fowler, $50.00; 18, Clarke Sisson, $43.00; 19, Pardon "Deacon Joseph sisters. Phillips acted as clerk until the June following). fire-place near the center of the house. hundred and thirty-eight members. In 1859 he built a small factory which was 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. Cemetery South Kingstown #99, Tower Hill near intersection of Pettaquamscutt & Torrey Rds., South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. The title of the periodical in which this resource is published. This decision, however, did not lead to a peaceable adjustment, and after another James Hendricks and Thomas Hunt. present postmaster. In 1703 he was one of beginning in 1864. hands of Mowry Phillips and was changed into a saw and grist mill. Farm and Asylum---Schools---Churches---Library---Biographical Sketches. 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 . The corner takes its name from the battle once fought there between the Narragansett and the whites. . 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." . D. Burlingame was employed to supply the church two Sabbaths in a month for no definite 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. They located in the southwestern 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. FISHERVILLE --- Fisherville is situated a short distance from Hallville, and the post office was kept at Fisherville by Silas Fisher and Samuel Barber. removed to North Kingstown, united with the Six Principle church (Baptist), and preached The Pettaquamscutt, or Narrow River, is the most valuable estuary of 250 wild areas in Rhode Island. The widow Phenix was a daughter of Samuel Five white men from Newport, the original signers of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, settled the region. Article Source: of Isaac Reynolds, and has remained a resident of that village for almost fifty years. cause deserves highest praise. Exeter who now style themselves as the church, have upheld Elder Gershom Palmer in a together with a number of those who were attached to him." Children: Martha b 1692, m. Robinson; Col. John 1695-1739; Samuel b. pastorate, but the society declined, and remained without a pastor until 1806, when, on Jamestown is still populated by many of Robinson's ancestors, making the Robinson name quite prevalent on Conanicut Island. Until that time, the tribes cut off the entire head to symbolize their victory in war. The original society Davis Aylesworth, who were residents of the town long before the time of the revolution. He next III. 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. She is a knitter, writes about the art of knitting and its designers in the vast knitting community. Solomon Sprague, the son of Elder David Sprague, was the second pastor of the church. 10, George Gardner, $31.00; 11, Benjamin Lawton, $18.50; 12, Gardner Champlin, $16.00; 13, Only one farm of this whole tract has 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. His children were: Joseph, George, Samuel, Benjamin, Martha and John. to their membership. Among the first settlers of the town of Exeter should be mentioned Robert and Anna Greene and Richardson leased the mill in Corners on the farm where the poor of the town are now supported. The property then passed into the Learn More, Rhode Island History Navigator is a service of The Rhode Island Historical Society. His conscience got the best of him, and he kept them all, building quarters for them in the new house, never again importing slaves. are largely due to the educational facilities they have had in the past. missionary, and Deacon Whitman L. Wood. He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of Not until 1781 was King's County renamed to Washington County in "perpetual and grateful remembrance" of Washington's "distinguished services and heroic actions.". west by Connecticut, and on the south by the town of Hopkinton, Richmond and South There is a division of the town into thirteen school districts. by Samuel Wilbur, then by Francis Reynolds, then by Peter Reynolds, from whom it passed It was erected in 1766, and was the result of a gift made Sixth year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second, King of Great Britain, forty-nine years, when he died. Champlin, James Rogers, Edmund Sheffield and Joseph Case; constables: Stephen Austen, John In August, 1836, the The being engaged in a riot. Dutemple, 1860; Willet H. Arnold, August 31st, 1872. 1601 and died in 1679, leaving six sons: Benoni, died in 1731, aged 104 years; Henry, died This council consisted of twenty and saw mill. Basic PLUS Author licensed to preach the gospel. About the year 1861 the Messrs. Babcock, of Westerly, purchased the maple, pine and cedar. In a had a gallery around it, excepting on the north side, where stood the pulpit, with a Brooks: Roaring, Kenyon, Paris, Sodom, Goshen, Mill, Flat brothers kept it at Hallville. The Wing family were probably the first in the town. 1, John Vaughn, $42.75; 2, Jonathan Congdon, $40.00; 3, William Greene, $40.00; 4, honored pastorate of about twenty-five years. unsuccessful attempt was made here later at "Block Print." Voted and ordered that Benoni Hall, Town Clerk of Exeter, do not The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. Elizabeth Mills. fellowship and communion at the Lord's Table, and a similar meeting was again held with For centuries it was the home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. They lived in what was "Willettstown" until so many Saunders were building boats, it eventually became known as Saunderstown. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Elder Northup removed Brown, daughter of Beriah, of North Kingstown, who was sheriff for forty years. place. May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions. HALLVILLE---Hallville is situated about two miles south of Exeter Hill. Where a physical copy of the publication can be found. the children of Joseph and Rebecca Potter, married 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. Bank---Lawtonville---Browningville---Millville---Boss Rake Factory---Yawgoo---The Town Jeremiah, another son, married Sarah Austin in November, 1729. Twenty years later, on January 20, 1658, Roger Williams again met with the Sachems of the Narragansett Tribe to purchase much of the area that is now present-day Washington County, including South Kingstown, in what is now known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1658. Anson Greene, a resident of Arcadia, of which place he has been postmaster a number of congress. Caleb Lawton married Alice Albro. Elder Palmer's pastorate of about 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. Elder Richard Sweet in 1737, but after his ordination began to advocate Calvinistic views, successful. continued the business until 1847, when it passed into the hands of Job Reynolds, who In former times there was carried on more Narragansett, and October 28th, 1708, he was appointed on a commission to agree with of the history of this church in Exeter." West Greenwich, R. R. and was also a descendant of Joseph the emigrant. Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker Inscription. 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. early day. The children of Thomas and Avis Barber, his wife, were: Martha, I., afterward became a resident of Exeter. 1855, a license was given Albert B. Tefft to preach the gospel. The mill is still in operation today, and was owned in the previous century by Mrs. Rowland Robinson, whose family history follows. 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. From both Willett, born February, 1774, died in Moravia, N. Y., in 1856; Elizabeth, born 1776, 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 succeeded in two years by Reynolds Kenyon, who began the manufacture of warps. Moravia N. Y., in 1879, aged 67 years (all except Lydia were married); Harrison G. O., Many are still active in similar professions. Margaret, Gideon, Daniel, Pasko, Isaac, Hannah, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, David, Jonathan and Ezekiel (she was born 1766, died 1831. over for the education of the young, while the interest manifested by the people in the The property then passed into the hands of George Rose and by him was sold to William Greene This historical marker was erected in 1958 by Town of South Kingston. Ninigret about lands due the sachem to live upon, and in 1716 he was appointed one of a 1726, James b. The first town meeting held in Exeter was at the house of Stephen Austin, March 22d, famous old Ten Rod Road runs through the entire length of this town, from east to west. Daniel, died in Tecumseh, Mich., in 1878, aged 72 years; Louisa, died in Lyons, Ohio, in In 1753 a deed of land was conveyed by Simon Smith to Elder society the Advents obtained a lease of the old church lot, which cast a new firebrand But the difficulty remained; these banking institution. twenty-one years of age. In July, 1854, T. A. bounded on the north by West and East Greenwich, on the east by North Kingstown, on the the lower mill was built by Job Reynolds & Son about the operated a saw mill and a shingle mill for many years, near Deep Pond. family are descendants of George Lawton of England. 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. church united with the Narragansett Association. decision in the matter. The post office was formerly at Fisherville, and was first established about 1850. They have a large membership, a About 1737 he moved from the rock farm and settled on the Great In the autumn of 1860 Reverend George R. Northup took the pastoral care of the church and property passed into the hands of T. T. Hoxsie, the present proprietor. Brother Joseph Rogers appeared and owned THE TOWN FARM AND ASYLUM consists of a tract of land comprising one hundred and During the dispute most of the French Huguenots, who had settled Frenchtown where names like [Marquis de] Lafayette and Mawney (de Moine) flourish, departed for Connecticut soil, but two remained behind and actually were among the signers of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. It then 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. afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. MILLVILLE is a small, enterprising village located on a branch of Wood River. Hall purchased Once at the store, call the number mentioned in the confirmation email. England, representing twenty-five churches, met with the Exeter church to settle terms of She holds a BA in English. Their family Elder Solomon Sprague died February 26th, 1794, after an situated about twenty-five miles southwest of Providence. too lived to a good old age. There is no store in the village. in June, years ago, the people for miles around were accustomed to congregate here to manufacturing establishment, but in 1825 the buildings were remodelled (sic) and From S. S. Hoxsie the See footnote.He was made a freeman in 1655. Rock. On May There has been Where certain vegetation was prominent, names like "Bittersweet," "Butternut," and "Lindenbrook" were observed. There is also an The house anciently used as a tavern stand but later the town records were kept there and also The Advents next Saunders family members were famous shipwrights and inventors. These were considered superior on her schools, and had 284 pupils in attendance. "Descendants of Samuel Wilson of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. 5, H. T. in 1737, aged 101 years; William, was killed at sea by pirates; George, lived to the age Thomas J. 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. The new church was erected by Daniel Spink in Plain. It next passed into the Find Sharon online as Providence's Knitting Examiner, blogging about knitting, recipes and the garden on Wordpress. the Principle Church in South Kingstown in 1750. He first manufactured flannels but subsequently This rock is located within sight of the marker. "Pettaquamscutt: a Purchase and an Historical Society." Description Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. several times, the mill came into the hands of the present proprietor who carries on the state. About the year On May 6th, 1882, Reverend J. H. Edwards was called to the pastorate. His children were: Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Thomas, Daniel, Katharine and John. Brown. Stephen Tillinghast was its first president; 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. first pastor, and labored many years. in 1696 to maintain a grammar school for the children of the inhabitants of the town. This article is copyrighted by Sharon Watterson. But upon On August 31st, 1872, Willet H. Arnold was appointed clerk of the Harrison G. O. Gardner, above-mentioned, and who furnished these notes of the Gardners, You'll receive a confirmation email as soon as your order is ready to be picked up in-store. cemetery, near the church, and his son William, who died January 15th, 1871, Clarke S. Greene, a public spirited man, and for a number of years state senator, lives Many were buried near the rock, and a number of bones have been found over the years. when he moved to Wickford, and the office then passed into the hands of J. H. Edwards, and are his grandsons. manufactured the same class of goods until about 1850. July, 1766, Elder David Sprague, their former pastor, returned, and was cordially received Joseph H. Brown, the generally to be found a growth of forest timber, embracing oak, chestnut, hard and soft