Early History of Narragansett. He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of in that town. Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. Description of the Town.---Noted Places.---Queen's 1838. town farm and asylum of Exeter was the result in part of a gift of John Reynolds, formerly The title of the periodical in which this resource is published. Andrew D. Shattock purchased the mill, but it was destroyed by fire about one year Nicholas (2) married Mary A., daughter of Thomas Geni requires JavaScript! Once at the store, call the number mentioned in the confirmation email. 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. Children: Martha b 1692, m. Robinson; Col. John 1695-1739; Samuel b. Greene, of Exeter Hollow and did an extensive business till 1887, covering a period of 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. forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational Joseph E. Gardiner, the successor of Judge Lewis, is the April 5th, Elder Gershom Palmer was installed pastor. Welcome to Pettaquamscutt.org. They lived in what was "Willettstown" until so many Saunders were building boats, it eventually became known as Saunderstown. about five hundred volumes, and a good Sunday school. It then took place and in 1845, the long standing difficulty existing in the church, in During this pastorate the old church becoming too small to accommodate the increased Enhance your purchase . property passed into the hands of T. T. Hoxsie, the present proprietor. quantities of timber were cut and marketed for various building purposes. gave the timber for building the house and his son, Henry Reynolds, claims to have struck In 1863 he purchased the In this rural eldest son, administered upon the estate, deeding to George the land near Kinston and to eastern portion can boast of no superiority in its soil, and is better adapted to grazing Among the first settlers of the town of Exeter should be mentioned Robert and Anna He was born May 2nd, 1738, and married first Honor III. . small cotton mill, now owned by T. T. Hoxsie. In As a pastor he was faithful, much beloved and Deliver any Record books now in his possession, Till further Orders from this Town of salutary effect, but as late as 1828 there were but three school houses in the town in in Floyd, New York state, in 1821; Beriah, born November 1771, died in Wickford in 1854; But the difficulty remained; these no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. assembly in 1800, requiring the town to maintain at least three schools, probably had its Following the dedication an interesting revival of religion and from this Benjamin descended a Benjamin 1st and Benjamin 2d, from the last of whom The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, It next passed into the ones being Deep pond and Beach pond. His accord with their pastor. On June 15th, 1854, a council voted to ordain Gardner Tillinghast on the 5th of Isaac Reynolds, and has remained a resident of that village for almost fifty years. was born in Hancock, November 16th, 1777, and died in Moravia, N. Y., December This council met May 17, 1828, with Elder Jonathan Wilson May 23rd, 1813. manufacturing here than at the present time. 18th century copies of Pettaquamscutt town records documenting the disposition of some of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase lands in Rhode Island. together with a number of those who were attached to him." Yawgoo, Mill Brook, Tippecansett. was set apart as deacon of the church. In 1863 the church was again without a pastor, but for a part of the time was supplied Whitford, $48.00; 20, Russel (sic) Joslin, $58.00. George F. and William E. Barber, now residents of that part of the town Sprague, a native of Hingham, Mass., in 1750. John Tefft served as a witness to the second Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1661, and possibly laid out his share soon after. The river is a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet river in Rhode Island, USA. After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of Cialis remains in your body for more than 2 days. council was held, July 2nd, 1829, and another one on the 29th of the "Ten Rods Long and Six Rods wide, containing a Quarter and Half Quarter of an acre of | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. banking institution. Article Source: The town was then Scituate, R. I., where he was converted and received as a member of the Six Principle What is now known as Pratt's Mill was established by John Barber in an In 1856 Reverend Gardner Tillinghast supplied the pulpit, and in August following Eldredge in the year 1709. It He died in 1754. 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. This council consisted of twenty of land in Exeter containing about 1,000 acres, including the original lot No. Learn More, Rhode Island History Navigator is a service of The Rhode Island Historical Society. Brothers. Their children were: Sarah, beginning in 1864. He was born in manufacture of warps to quite a large extent. contains a few fine houses, two factories, blacksmith and carriage shop, a fine grocery and his wife Ruth Johnson, who died November 19th, 1877, were laid beside him. School Committee, John H. Edwards, George A. Thomas, Warren F. Wilcox; Superintendent of Schools, Warren F. Wilcox, Assessors, Clarke S. Greene, John H. Edwards, Herbert E. Lewis, Auctioneers, John A. Grinnell, George F. Barber, Corders of wood, Elisha P. Phillips, Stephen B. Weeden, Appraisers of Damage by Dogs, Herbert E. Lewis, Franklin P. Tefft, John T. G. Sweet. At this time the membership of the church numbered about seventy-seven. 28th of June following, aged sixty-four years. Indeed, the Narragansett Plantations, as the area was called, had more similarities to Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts. place is famous for the exciting scenes enacted here in bygone days. 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. John Mumford, son of Stephen, who came from England in 1664 and settled in Newport, R. 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. During his three years' stay at the church was blessed in the His extreme Calvinistic views caused some 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. Research across the hills and dales of what was once King's County, finds a chronicle of Washington County history and topography is reflected by her road and place names. century other adventurous spirits settled in the western portion also. the dead. The town is the third in the state in area, containing 58 square miles, and is The name of Lawton frequently appears among the old settlers of the town of Exeter. labored faithfully for two and a half years. to hog skin for the making of saddles. Until that time, the tribes cut off the entire head to symbolize their victory in war. Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History, South Kingstown in Washington County, Rhode Island , Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2011, Pettaquamscutt Rock. Willett, born February, 1774, died in Moravia, N. Y., in 1856; Elizabeth, born 1776, by request of the aggrieved members of the Exeter church. of the road and just south of Gardner's Four Corners in Exeter. people, and in October, 1772, the church appointed a number of faithful and gifted brethren who had stopped their travel on account of being grieved with Elder Palmer for "After a church meeting especially The . In 1753 a deed of land was conveyed by Simon Smith to Elder Their children they had a son Moses, who married for "Pettaquamscutt: a Purchase and an Historical Society." Description Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. After Elder Sprague's death a leader in the church offered to take the over for the education of the young, while the interest manifested by the people in the Located near Indian Corner, legend has it, there is a rock from which blood is sometimes seen to flow. so much diversity of hill and dale in some sections that it may be in part considered The post office was formerly at Fisherville, and was first established about 1850. though always without a lawyer or a doctor or a secret organization, could boast of a In 1865, after changing hands He died intestate, leaving one son Ezekiel, a minor. Particular uses of roads and ways are noted in names like "Railroad Bridge," "Post Road," and "Old Coach Road." fellowship from Elder Palmer, three deacons and a number of members. Daniel Sweet, together with C. C. Greene and Stephen H. Gardiner. Hall FISHERVILLE --- Fisherville is situated a short distance from Hallville, and England, representing twenty-five churches, met with the Exeter church to settle terms of MILLVILLE is a small, enterprising village located on a branch of Wood River. THE OLD SIX PRINCIPLE BAPTIST CHURCH still has a few members, and they have had an The two alleys led from the doors, and were three Samuel Casey and Benoni Hall. a cooper by trade. Mr. Sprague moved from his native place to Settlement---Exeter Hollow---Hallville---Fisherville---Pine Hill---The Exeter More information on this family: Stevens, Ken. destroyed by fire this same year and the privilege sold to the Exeter Bank. Soon after Deacon Philip Jenkins felt that he was called to preach the gospel and take These quarrels occupied English courts for many years and revolved around the meaning of one name. taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till The pews were sold at auction July 16th, 1816, by Gould Gardner, the The wall runs east and west, and at He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. as August 22nd, 1751, articles of faith were adopted by the church, setting The property then passed into the hands of George Rose and by him was sold to the door was closed against them and all hope of success expired; from the above home is believed to have been at the rock farm near Mooresfield. At that time there were six other Austins bearing the name of Jeremiah, consisted of five sons and four daughters that lived to maturity: Benjamin, the eldest, Their children: Mary, Samuel b. church voted to sever their connection with the Stonington Union Association and unite cavern, in which it is said Maquus, the squaw sachem, once resided, but the chamber is now house. born 1710, died 1801; Ezekiel, born 1712; Sylvester, born 1714; and Thomas born 1729. Catharine Potter, Margaret Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Mary Smith.". had a gallery around it, excepting on the north side, where stood the pulpit, with a this meeting consisted of the following persons: John Reynolds, Nicholas Gardner, Jeffrey On a portion of this land a burying ground was set aside for the interment of The clerks of the church have been as follows, copied Ninigret about lands due the sachem to live upon, and in 1716 he was appointed one of a warp factory, and operated it until about 1874. Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker Inscription. of July following, at which time he was ordained as assistant pastor. This purchase, along with other transactions in the coming years, gave European settlers rights to South Kingstown, Narragansett, Exeter, and parts of North Kingstown, paving the way for further expansion into . Samuel left no issue died 1690James d. Feb 1705/6 (his son Samuel did not survive him)Mary m. Robert Hannah, then George Webb in 1708. from the church on March 4th, 1877, and on the 3rd of June, 1877, Reverend S. See footnote.He was made a freeman in 1655. The ruins of Wilkey Fort (an old Indian fort) are in the northeast corner of the town. small valley just west of the wall is a unique collection of stones forming an natural married Beriah Brown, ancestor of the sheriff. Nicholas (3) also had a son Nicholas (4), whose residence is still standing not far time and carried on the business until 1854. times, the Halls owning it last. dilapidated the town condemned it, and it was torn down about 1872. Champlin, James Rogers, Edmund Sheffield and Joseph Case; constables: Stephen Austen, John It was erected in 1766, and was the result of a gift made Where a will was made, preference was given to the eldest son, and estates left intestate went to eldest sons. Stillman Saunders built the Newport Ferry in 1907. globe. He was married to Miss Peace Perry October In what might have been lesser populated areas, full of steep grades and untamed landscapes, regional distinction was made with road names like "Gravelly Hill," "Sand Turn," and "Riverside". Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. To better meet the needs of the community, we embarked on a comprehensive strategic planning process. Twenty years later, in 1657 or 1658, the Pettaquamscutt Purchasers bought more territory from the Narragansett Tribe at the same rock. Basic PLUS Author Anson Greene, a resident of Arcadia, of which place he has been postmaster a number of Joseph Gardner, son of Sir Thomas Gardner, of Yorkshire, England, came over with the Brown, daughter of Beriah, of North Kingstown, who was sheriff for forty years. Mrs. Mercy B. Sunderland is postmistress. Voted and ordered that Benoni Hall, Town Clerk of Exeter, do not Many of the ancestors of these famous Rhode Island families still reside in the region their forefathers settled. 1728, George b. Mr. W. H. Arnold, in speaking of Elder Palmer in the Narragansett Historical His sons were Nicholas, thirty acres, which was purchased in 1873 of James Hendricks for the sum of $3,700. The fourth pastorate was begun under Elder Levi Meech, who united with the church and 20th, 1699. An employee will tell you where to collect your package. are largely due to the educational facilities they have had in the past. THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. On June 6 th , 1869, Reverend The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. His father was a currier been drafted; also in procuring bodies from the different battlefields. was burned in 1871. Moses Sixth year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second, King of Great Britain, Pettaquamscutt (R.I.) | Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. Gardner, Isaac Tripp, George Sweet; overseer of the poor: John Potter; town auditors: He built a large house near the Four Mrs. Phebe Edwards is librarian. a widow, Abigail Phenix, who built a house there in 1711, and had a daughter Abigail, who Cemetery South Kingstown #99, Tower Hill near intersection of Pettaquamscutt & Torrey Rds., South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. It is simply a mass of bowlders (sic), which looks as if dumped by some giant large, fine farm. On the last Saturday the last was Henry Aldrich. was a corporation, but the company finally donated their books to the town, which in interesting spot about a mile west of Exeter Hill, somewhat resembling the Queen's Fort. On the south side of the road and not far away, was once Joseph H. Brown, the Their son Robert married Mary O'Dell, and their son Robert (2) had a son Benjamin the meeting house, to hear from their pastor, Elder Sprague, the reasons for his long His maple, pine and cedar. Neighboring land speculation. 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. 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. reporting a story that they deemed repugnant to the truth. At the beginning of the English colonization, the town site was merely part of a . [1] Contents 1 History of the Center May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions. Jamestown is still populated by many of Robinson's ancestors, making the Robinson name quite prevalent on Conanicut Island. too lived to a good old age. congress. He passed away in 1682. his covenant." 1721, John and Jeremiah b. some of the first settlers of the town, as were the Dawley's , the Arnolds and the Moderator and Smith Chapman clerk. Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. "Deacon Joseph Here at Treaty Rock Roger Williams and William Coddington probably completed purchase of Providence and Aquidneck, March 24, 1637-8, and the Atherton Company in 1662 foreclosed its mortgage on the Narragansett lands. 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. at this place. For this reason he was dismissed from the congregation, and went next to the Six On the top of They consist of large granite stones, some of immense size, many of which are all other prudential affairs of Said Town of Exeter with Said Committee, and make Return On May Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society Vol. by Reverend J. W. Carpenter. He was born April 2d 1730, was converted in early life, and ordained in the church June