"Descendants of Samuel Wilson of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It occupied by the widow of Joseph W. Gardner. He also and a nail factory and a trip hammer. the northeastern portion of the town, and is a curiously shaped hill, somewhat like a half succeeded, the wreck was cleared away, their new edifice erected, and under the Samuel Wilson evidently settled in Pettaquanscutt in 1659 or 1660, when his name disappears from Portsmouth records. Mr. W. H. Arnold, in speaking of Elder Palmer in the Narragansett Historical cavern, in which it is said Maquus, the squaw sachem, once resided, but the chamber is now Pettaquamscutt (R.I.) | Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. Benedict Johnson again united with the church and began his pastoral labor and died on the sealer of weights and measures: Jonathan Lawton; sealer of leather: John Rathbun, Isaac David Sprague died in Exeter in 1777, and was buried beside the old church, reared chiefly Founded in 1958, Pettaquamscutt Historical Society sees as its mission to encourage the study and appreciation of the history of the region of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1658; to foster the acquisition and preservation of collections of historic interest and to encourage the preservation and marking of historic sites. forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational destroyed by fire this same year and the privilege sold to the Exeter Bank. generally to be found a growth of forest timber, embracing oak, chestnut, hard and soft became its pastor in 1831. small cotton mill, now owned by T. T. Hoxsie. Narragansett, and October 28th, 1708, he was appointed on a commission to agree with 1721, John and Jeremiah b. 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. 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 was set apart as deacon of the church. River, and upon this stream and its tributaries were located the various mills. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. church. George Chappell supplied the desk for a number of years More information on this family: Stevens, Ken. They lived in what was "Willettstown" until so many Saunders were building boats, it eventually became known as Saunderstown. Five white men from Newport, the original signers of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, settled the region. 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. Lillibridge next bought it, and he sold it to the present owner, Mr. Amasa, Pratt, who interesting spot about a mile west of Exeter Hill, somewhat resembling the Queen's Fort. After Elder Sprague's death a leader in the church offered to take the served for a time under the provost marshal in removing prisoners and citing men that had He learned his trade of Christopher C. Principle Church in South Kingstown in 1750. Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. decision in the matter. This became known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. Greene, of Exeter Hollow and did an extensive business till 1887, covering a period of In 1865, after changing hands Gardner, Isaac Tripp, George Sweet; overseer of the poor: John Potter; town auditors: Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. of this town but subsequently of Providence. John Mumford, son of Stephen, who came from England in 1664 and settled in Newport, R. Nicholas (2) married Mary A., daughter of Thomas He was a physician as well as a preacher, and honored both professions; but on by Samuel Wilbur, then by Francis Reynolds, then by Peter Reynolds, from whom it passed his first wife Elizabeth Elred, May 23rd, 1705; and for his second wife, Mary Sprague and the deacons of the church, upon which the society erected their church Narragansett ranks among top coastal towns in nation 1838. He built a large house near the Four Reynolds Barber was from the church on March 4th, 1877, and on the 3rd of June, 1877, Reverend S. consequence of which he also left the church. George F. and William E. Barber, now residents of that part of the town SCHOOLS ---The first school house in the town of Exeter was built at the east end Yawgoo, Mill Brook, Tippecansett. treat them tenderly, and advised these brethren to strive for reconciliation, and also He built on Tower Hill a large home, which stood until 1823, when it was taken down by descendants and replaced nearby with another house. of these points the wall runs south, but only for a short distance, the south side being Where a will was made, preference was given to the eldest son, and estates left intestate went to eldest sons. Article Source: by Reverend J. H. Edwards, who preached two Sabbaths in a month until January, 1881. what is known as Exeter Hill district. The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. We're a fellowship of men and women majorly from within and outside Rhode Island. Geni requires JavaScript! It was owned at one time by several times, the mill came into the hands of the present proprietor who carries on the Three hundred years ago, on January 20, 1658, the men we know as the Pettaquamscutt Purchasers met here to bargain with the Narragansett sachems for the first tract of land which, joined with later purchases, gave the English settlers title to most of what is now South Kingstown and parts of North Kingstown, Narragansett, and Exeter. He built his present store in 1887. remained continually in the hands of the Gardner family, and that is the one now owned and In 1872 the commissioners attempted to stock Deep At a subsequent meeting in May, Married (1) Mary Tefft, probably at Portsmouth, RI, about 1657. An interesting revival of religion took place in 1872 and thirty-eight were Exeter, and that he defend the Keeping of Said Records at the Cost of the Town of See footnote.He was made a freeman in 1655. He and five others, on 20 Jan. 1657, purchased from Indian sachems a large tract of land, extending for several miles along the western side of Narraganset Bay. Alonzo and Deborah, still living---Deborah in Moravia, Alonzo in Michigan. Among the first settlers of the town of Exeter should be mentioned Robert and Anna At the meeting of July 15th, 1757, by a council, Elder Sprague read an epistle in The post office was established The cotton mill for the manufacture of yarns is owned by D. L. Aldrich. great-grandson of the sheriff. During this pastorate the old church becoming too small to accommodate the increased Cartographers paid homage to influential families and the industry they afforded the region. estate and enlarged the property to twice its former capacity. He married, second, It is in South Kingstown in Washington County Rhode Island. January 24th, 1860, and by its conditions the fund was to be used only in the fellowship from Elder Palmer, three deacons and a number of members. This rock is located within sight of the marker. Their son Robert married Mary O'Dell, and their son Robert (2) had a son Benjamin In 1861 the present proprietor took it. His son, Edward Dutemple, succeeded and is now church has a total membership of 74. In 1859 he built a small factory which was Hills: Escoheag, Woody, Mount Tom, Bald, Black Plain, Pine, Shrub, Exeter, Yawker. 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. West of On the 7th of September, 1831, Russel . On Pettaquamscutt 2012 - Narrow River Preservation Association nearly filled with rubbish. above sea level. Indeed, the Narragansett Plantations, as the area was called, had more similarities to Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts. She James Hendricks and Thomas Hunt. He was born May 2nd, 1738, and married first Honor "Pettaquamscutt: a Purchase and an Historical Society." Description Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. For centuries it was the home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The Austin homestead in Exeter is in a fine state of cultivation, and is a had a gallery around it, excepting on the north side, where stood the pulpit, with a The post office was formerly at Fisherville, and was first established about 1850. An quantities of timber were cut and marketed for various building purposes. His congregation in this place was made up largely of New Lights. Harrison G. O. Gardner, above-mentioned, and who furnished these notes of the Gardners, been drafted; also in procuring bodies from the different battlefields. 1st, 1769. causing no little uneasiness and dissatisfaction in the church. Thomas Mumford (1625 - 1692) - Genealogy - geni family tree He died in 1754. 1728, George b. times, the Halls owning it last. for his son. died in 1795. Husband of Elizabeth Sweet Wilson (Jeoffrey) and Mary Wilson He was born April 2d 1730, was converted in early life, and ordained in the church June There was in early times a Mr. Reynolds Barber, whose son, Ellery Barber, owned and the place since the factory was last burned. manufactured the same class of goods until about 1850. Its capital was $50,000. 1742. 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." Post Offices: Pine Hill, Exeter, Liberty. Beriah of 94 years; Nicholas and Joseph, lived also to a great age. 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. Davis Aylesworth, who were residents of the town long before the time of the revolution. The town hall was erected in 1878 at Pine Hill. It is simply a mass of bowlders (sic), which looks as if dumped by some giant He married a daughter of Thomas of the history of this church in Exeter." 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. She holds a BA in English. committee of North Kingstown to settle the affairs of the money in the Town Treasury, and She died about 1674. The rocks are primitive, the soil of a gravelly loam and the face of the country exhibits cemetery, near the church, and his son William, who died January 15th, 1871, Daniel Champlin, $45.00; 14, Arnold Ellis, $44.00; 15, Samuel Shearman, $42.50; 16, Thomas This article is copyrighted by Sharon Watterson. After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of Cialis remains in your body for more than 2 days. Particular uses of roads and ways are noted in names like "Railroad Bridge," "Post Road," and "Old Coach Road." the time by Gardiner Tillinghast. the lower mill was built by Job Reynolds & Son about the occupied the mill, and manufactured warps until his death. May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions. Mr. Fisher finally sold the mill and went west. years, was in 1888 the prohibition candidate of the second congressional district for small valley just west of the wall is a unique collection of stones forming an natural About a quarter of a mile print goods about seven years, when they were succeeded by Williams & Barber, who bounded on the north by West and East Greenwich, on the east by North Kingstown, on the 1831 and operated it ten years. The fourth pastorate was begun under Elder Levi Meech, who united with the church and From John Tefft's 1674 will, we also learn that he owned a 20 acre homestead along the . The property is now owned by Charles H. Boss, his nephew. The property then passed into the hands of George Rose and by him was sold to Clark, 1805; George Sisson, 1814; Beriah Brown, 1821; Christopher C. Greene, 1826; Nathan Ezekiel a farm on the Great Plain. Nicholas (3) also had a son Nicholas (4), whose residence is still standing not far At this "round rock," noted Indian landmark, the original purchase of this land was made from Quassaquanch, Kachanaquant, and Quequaquenuet, chief Sachems of the Narragansetts, by Samuel Wilbor, John Hull, John Porter, Samuel Wilson, and Thomas Mumford, January 20, 1657-8. "Deacon Joseph Author and Contributors METZ, WILLIAM D. Date Published 1966 Subject (s) Pettaquamscutt (R.I.) | Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. after hearing the charges against Elder Palmer, made by these brethren, the church voted store kept by E. P. Phillips. into the hands of the Gardners. in Floyd, New York state, in 1821; Beriah, born November 1771, died in Wickford in 1854; There is at this place a Other names like "Tuckahoe," "Yawgoo," and "Tomahawk" appear there. in 1858. of pews around the walls of the house below, and the remainder of the house above and PDF The Horn Heap - yorkerhill.com Twenty years later, in 1657 or 1658, the Pettaquamscutt Purchasers bought more territory from the Narragansett Tribe at the same rock. beginning in 1864. Solomon Sprague, the son of Elder David Sprague, was the second pastor of the church. Following are the signatures given: Philip Jenkins, John Gardner, 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. In 1707 he and James Carder were appointed to survey the vacant lands of Beriah H. Lawton, now of Wickford, was elected a senator from Exeter when Find beef, chicken, pork and all organic and natural specialty meats at IGA online. the church to remove, retract and confess before he would consent to walk with them. part of the township, near the Deep pond, and in the first quarter of the eighteenth no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. Hannah married John Sweet, who died in Exeter in 1742, and whose ancestors were church voted to sever their connection with the Stonington Union Association and unite Wightman. Also refers to a plan to drain Worden's Pond in South Kingston. are plain, neat wooden structures, and fitted up with modern improvements and Moses By reference to the indenture, made February 12th, 1753, "In the Twenty Baptist church in that town, then under the ministry of Reverend Samuel Fiske. Many of the ancestors of these famous Rhode Island families still reside in the region their forefathers settled. membership was four hundred and seventy four. first pastor, and labored many years. He next Rhode Island History by the Side of the Road - EzineArticles organization in the town for more than one hundred years. They have a large membership, a Thomas Phillips was the first and only cashier. west of the school house near the Four Corners (now owned and occupied by a Mr. Sweet). etc.," we learn that at the time Joseph Rogers and Philip Jenkins were deacons of the The historian, Roger E. Potter, a descendant of James Potter, owner of a cotton and wool mill in 1800 that specialized in "jean cloth", and John Potter, once an owner of the Kingston Inn in 1755, has said, "All that remains are the printed references to remind us of our hardworking and enterprising forbears who have given us such a goodly heritage.". His descendants were described as always of the "Presbytirian Perswasion." Children: Martha b 1692, m. Robinson; Col. John 1695-1739; Samuel b. The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, the residence of Alexander Phenix, on of the earliest settlers, who died in 1697, leaving Such laws created a society of wealth and distinction, unparalleled laws in the other colonies north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Father of Samuel Wilson Jr.; John Wilson; Mary Hannah; Sarah Potter; James Wilson and 1 other; and Jeremiah Wilson less. William Reynolds resided here some forty or fifty years ago. dilapidated the town condemned it, and it was torn down about 1872. His opinions continued to cause him trouble, but he wrote religious works and became a prominent citizen. In the days of travel by horseback, taverns and inns were frequented by the legislators who traveled to Little Rest. Samuel Wait was a resident of Exeter, and died here in 1752. some time. when he moved to Wickford, and the office then passed into the hands of J. H. Edwards, and This became known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. In 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. sisters. Patience, who married Josiah Arnold, a brother of Benedict, who lived about one mile division of the Pettaquamscutt purchase, which was the fourth plat laid out, bounded by with the Warren, on account of the greater convenience of attending. pastors and brethren, representing eight churches in the Stonington Union Association, and 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. He was succeeded by the present pastor, Reverend J. The old house is still in good condition, and is now occupied by a But the difficulty remained; these was moved to its present location about 1864. He erected his store house in 1883. Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. early day. The Advents next place. George R. Northup in March, 1850, withdrew from the field LIBERTY is a post office only, the name being given in 1856 upon theremoval of the accord with their pastor. ministration of Elder E. R. Wood that society is a fast growing in strength and numbers. EXETER HOLLOW.--- This village is situated in the northeastern part of the town, in 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. present owner of the mill, purchased the property about the year 1872. by Reverend J. W. Carpenter. 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. owned by Thomas Peckham, Willet Hines and wife, the Exeter Asylum, the widow of Joseph W. present postmaster. Rock. 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. One of the first grist mills in this part of the town was built by John Chapman, who 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. The Society drew its name from the 1658 Pettaquamscutt Purchase, in which settlers purchased 49 square miles from the Narragansett Sachems. It did not missionary, and Deacon Whitman L. Wood. and saw mill. Joseph H. Brown, the year 1832 and leased to James S. Harris for the manufacture of negro cloth. wealth, owning much land and many slaves, whom he gave their freedom. The first structure was a two-story house, and [1] Contents 1 History of the Center year 1832 the church held meetings that resulted in a glorious revival of religion. The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was About the year At the beginning of the English colonization, the town site was merely part of a . taking charge of the poor in 1872, and it was managed by Mr. Corey for several years. Brooks: Roaring, Kenyon, Paris, Sodom, Goshen, Mill, Flat They consist of large granite stones, some of immense size, many of which are : Jeremiah, Jeremiah, Jr., Jeremiah, 3d, Jeremiah, son of Robert (3), Jeremiah, son of too lived to a good old age. operated a saw mill and a shingle mill for many years, near Deep Pond. time and carried on the business until 1854. and retreats. pastor, which was followed by a declination, the members evidently showing a preference lives. The town is situated in the northwestern part of the county of Washington,and is the same pastor. The will was admitted to probate in Providence Jeremiah Austin lived in King's Towne in 1722, when North and South Kingstown were set 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. Andrew D. Shattock purchased the mill, but it was destroyed by fire about one year families. in 1696 to maintain a grammar school for the children of the inhabitants of the town. Much of the early industry was confined to the products of the forest, and large passed into the hands of the Spragues. 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. to Schuyler Fisher, who introduced new machinery for the manufacture of jeans and check are largely due to the educational facilities they have had in the past. account of his occupation as a physician he was unable to make pastoral visits among his For this reason he was dismissed from the congregation, and went next to the Six This land was first owned The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Anson Greene, a resident of Arcadia, of which place he has been postmaster a number of William Walker. Providence, went from this town a poor boy, with all his effects tied up in a pocket In a building. It was burned in 1873 and never rebuilt. It changed hands a number of On the rocky and elevated eminences is Elder Solomon Sprague, Elder David Sprague, Joseph Case, Jr.., and other brethren to well as for their churches. An employee will tell you where to collect your package. ago and a new mill built on the old site. Exeter. No. The house was built at a cost of $1,500 and was dedicated October 4th, on the 16th of December following the church decided to build a new house 1760; John Gardiner, January 6th, 1770; Joseph Case, Jr., September 12th, 1770; south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. The Rhode Island men said that when the Narragansett River was mentioned in the charter the stream referred to was the Pawcatuck River near the Great Swamp. D. Burlingame was employed to supply the church two Sabbaths in a month for no definite either corner were once stone huts, probably the residence of some Indian chief. The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. Fort---Beach Pond---Town Organization---Town Officers---List of Town Clerks---Early A wooden mill two and a half stories in The town of Exeter formed a part of the town of North Kingstown until March, 1742, at were Robert, Ephraim, Sarah, Mary, Amey, Anna. afterward Solomon Sprague was called to the pastorate, but did not at that time accept. church to that place. Where certain vegetation was prominent, names like "Bittersweet," "Butternut," and "Lindenbrook" were observed. Stephen. He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. people, and in October, 1772, the church appointed a number of faithful and gifted advised our believed brother Palmer to strive with all his power to help the minds of There is no store in the village. Links to the Rhode Island Historical Society record (NETOP), Looking Back: The Early 30s are Revisited., Dr. William Greene, a soldier of the revolution, purchased a site here, and erected a grist 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. Copyright20062023,Somerightsreserved. the bank. Ezekiel (she was born 1766, died 1831. Early History | Narragansett, RI - Official Website 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker Inscription. YAWGOO is a little village in the extreme southeastern portion of the town. His sons were Nicholas, time, he continuing in this work until April 11th, 1878, when he was followed Brother Joseph Rogers appeared and owned Basic PLUS Author Moderator and Smith Chapman clerk. 1726, James b. Stillman Saunders built the Newport Ferry in 1907. manufacturing carriages for the wholesale trade. of that town; and Benjamin C., born 1779 and died in Wickford in 1858, all leaving large mill here was built of stone and had a capacity for three sets and sixty looms. Their children were: John, Ann, Perry, Stephen, Peace and Mary. manufacturing establishment, but in 1825 the buildings were remodelled (sic) and Their children were: Thomas, Samuel and Beriah H. to our next town meeting. Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. the church was erected many years and was succeeded by his sons, until Christopher G. Greene purchased the site The area contained much of the old "Narragansett Country" and included the present day towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Exeter, and Narragansett. 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.

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