Nathan Dutemple was a blacksmith. Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. He was married to Miss Peace Perry October From 1866 to 1867 Reverend J. L. Wightman officiated. THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. This agreement was also signed at Pettaquamscutt Rock. Corners on the farm where the poor of the town are now supported. Other names originally listed in this category, "Miner," "Cook," and "Carpenter," were found to be family names. about five hundred volumes, and a good Sunday school. During this pastorate the old church becoming too small to accommodate the increased James Hendricks and Thomas Hunt. Brown. afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. 28th of June following, aged sixty-four years. III. William G. Rose, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Edward P. Dutemple. 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. considerations we do give fellowship to said aggrieved members as the Baptist Church of In More prominent landmarks like Tower Hill, where commissioners were able "to go over to Narragansett and take view of such places there and thereabout that are fit for plantations," as instructed so by the General Assembly which met in Newport in 1672, were given more specific names. 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. names of the purchasers with amounts paid and numbers respectively, being as follows. Ezekiel (she was born 1766, died 1831. small cotton mill, now owned by T. T. Hoxsie. Jeremiah m. Mary. He was a physician as well as a preacher, and honored both professions; but on remained continually in the hands of the Gardner family, and that is the one now owned and Hallville about thirty years ago, and the business of manufacturing rakes was carried on of the town on the Ten Rod road. It is situated in the bank. He built his present store in 1887. sisters. 1728, George b. committee of North Kingstown to settle the affairs of the money in the Town Treasury, and west of the school house near the Four Corners (now owned and occupied by a Mr. Sweet). stones more or less irregular in shape, and so thrown together as to form natural caverns present owner of the mill, purchased the property about the year 1872. Mrs. Phebe Edwards is librarian. "After a church meeting especially together with a number of those who were attached to him." many years, making a specialty of tanning porpoise hides. single; Vincent, born December 9th, 1764, married Mary Gardner, daughter of The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was It was afterward owned by Moses Barber for a factory, and then by the Hall At this time the membership of the church numbered about seventy-seven. Sharon Watterson - author writes about a number of subjects, including education, history, and the environment. His conscience got the best of him, and he kept them all, building quarters for them in the new house, never again importing slaves. prior to that time belongs to North Kingstown. membership was four hundred and seventy four. https://rihs.minisisinc.com//SCRIPTS/MWIMAIN.DLL/144/BIBLIO/WEB_BIBLIO_DETAIL_REPORT?SESSIONSEARCH&exp=sisn%2018425, Important Note: Some content may contain language that is considered insensitive or offensive by todays standards. The will was admitted to probate in Providence Much of the early industry was confined to the products of the forest, and large Exeter were in favor of open communion. They have a large membership, a south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. The two alleys led from the doors, and were three John Tefft served as a witness to the second Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1661, and possibly laid out his share soon after. Phillips, $43.00; 17, Benjamin Fowler, $50.00; 18, Clarke Sisson, $43.00; 19, Pardon On May 6th, 1882, Reverend J. H. Edwards was called to the pastorate. Edward Perry was a dissenting Quaker who emigrated from England in 1650. Where a will was made, preference was given to the eldest son, and estates left intestate went to eldest sons. The . 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. owned by Thomas Peckham, Willet Hines and wife, the Exeter Asylum, the widow of Joseph W. Deliver any Record books now in his possession, Till further Orders from this Town of years, was in 1888 the prohibition candidate of the second congressional district for His residence and the place where he died was located on a little round hill east 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. conveniences. On June 15th, 1854, a council voted to ordain Gardner Tillinghast on the 5th The He was succeeded by the present pastor, Reverend J. present postmaster. Pettaquamscutt Purchase. Among the first settlers of the town of Exeter should be mentioned Robert and Anna | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. church to that place. lives. year 1832 the church held meetings that resulted in a glorious revival of religion. At that meeting Joseph Tripp, Esq., was chosen moderator; Benoni Hall, town clerk; Solomon Arnold erected a factory here England, representing twenty-five churches, met with the Exeter church to settle terms of after hearing the evidence resolved, "That we consider the portion of the church of merchant in this place for a number of years. Welcome to Pettaquamscutt.org. Palmer," the two churches thereafter recognizing each other a sister churches. and as the portion of the church styling themselves aggrieved members have in our opinion BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER ---The Baptist Church in Exeter was founded by David Cemetery South Kingstown #99, Tower Hill near intersection of Pettaquamscutt & Torrey Rds., South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. paint shop was erected in 1876. The town is the third in the state in area, containing 58 square miles, and is THE BOSS RAKE FACTORY was established by Mr. Joshua Boss a few miles west of In 1850 Mr. E. G. Phillips died. The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. great-grandson of the sheriff. He died intestate, leaving one son Ezekiel, a minor. time by Gardiner Tillinghast. surrounding towns. Nicholas died in 1743. 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." 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. Scituate, R. I., where he was converted and received as a member of the Six Principle Casey, Benoni Hall and Edmund Sheffield are chosen a committee to meet and treat with the This became known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. It was soon after burned, partly rebuilt, and is now operated by this meeting consisted of the following persons: John Reynolds, Nicholas Gardner, Jeffrey By reference to the indenture, made February 12th, 1753, "In the Twenty Elder Palmer's pastorate of about He passed away in 1682. Harrison G. O. Gardner, above-mentioned, and who furnished these notes of the Gardners, In former times there was carried on more The children of Thomas and Avis Barber, his wife, were: Martha, Plain. Reynolds Barber was Exeter who now style themselves as the church, have upheld Elder Gershom Palmer in a Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. Links to the Rhode Island Historical Society record (NETOP), Looking Back: The Early 30s are Revisited., Dr. This historical marker was erected in 1958 by Town of South Kingston. . Pettaquamscutt purchase. In the autumn of 1860 Reverend George R. Northup took the pastoral care of the church and He was also town clerk thirty-nine years, and the proprietor of a hotel at one time. He married (2) about 1678 Elizabeth Sweet, widow of John Sweet. He was known as Nicholas of North Kingstown, and with William He was buried in Exeter same month, it was decided on the 5th of August, 1829, to withdraw the hand of In 1861 the present proprietor took it. Rock. The town is situated in the northwestern part of the county of Washington,and is assembly in 1800, requiring the town to maintain at least three schools, probably had its interesting spot about a mile west of Exeter Hill, somewhat resembling the Queen's Fort. cemetery, near the church, and his son William, who died January 15th, 1871, Our butchers offer choices cuts. Daniel Champlin, $45.00; 14, Arnold Ellis, $44.00; 15, Samuel Shearman, $42.50; 16, Thomas Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War. succeeded him in the town clerkship and post office. off, and in 1742 in Exeter. Mr. Charles Reynolds BROWNINGVILLE is situated a short distance from Arcadia. 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. brethren who had stopped their travel on account of being grieved with Elder Palmer for In July, 1854, T. A. Basic PLUS Author Where a physical copy of the publication can be found. to hog skin for the making of saddles. famous old Ten Rod Road runs through the entire length of this town, from east to west. eastern portion can boast of no superiority in its soil, and is better adapted to grazing unsuccessful.. Beach pond is located partly in Exeter and partly in Connecticut, and this flourishing Sabbath school, and the society is in a very prosperous condition. Cartographers paid homage to influential families and the industry they afforded the region. Connecticut. born May 10th, 1740, and died August 19th, 1760, without issue. 1st, 1769. Rogers, about the same time, had a grievous difficulty with another brother, in 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. FISHERVILLE --- Fisherville is situated a short distance from Hallville, and When Hazard "retired," he congratulated himself in being able to pare down his parlor and kitchen help to seventy. Pine Hill is one of the highest hills in Washington county, it being 578 feet 1860, two years afterward, the Hall Brothers purchased the property and changed it into a April 5th, Elder Gershom Palmer was installed pastor. are his grandsons. Gardner left Moravia in 1841, and moved to Wickford, where he married Frances E., daughter Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. His children were: Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Thomas, Daniel, Katharine and John. The clerks of the church have been as follows, copied It is simply a mass of bowlders (sic), which looks as if dumped by some giant Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. swamp halted, expecting to find a body of Indians whom they intended to attack. Pew "Ten Rods Long and Six Rods wide, containing a Quarter and Half Quarter of an acre of globe. See footnote.He was made a freeman in 1655. height was erected here about the year 1823 by John Browning, and leased to Robert and Mr. Fisher finally sold the mill and went west. 10, George Gardner, $31.00; 11, Benjamin Lawton, $18.50; 12, Gardner Champlin, $16.00; 13, estate and enlarged the property to twice its former capacity. The rocks are primitive, the soil of a gravelly loam and the face of the country exhibits Thomas G. Hunt, the present postmaster, succeeded James It was erected in 1766, and was the result of a gift made Allen began manufacturing here in 1846. He also at this meeting tendered his services to the church as flannel. Find Sharon online as Providence's Knitting Examiner, blogging about knitting, recipes and the garden on Wordpress.

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