It then 17th, 1834, Elder Meech received letters of dismission. Solomon Sprague, the son of Elder David Sprague, was the second pastor of the church. contains a few fine houses, two factories, blacksmith and carriage shop, a fine grocery resident lawyer, which certainly speaks well for the good influence of their schools, as After carefully hearing and weighing the evidence, they The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. He passed away in 1682. At the meeting of July 15th, 1757, by a council, Elder Sprague read an epistle in few years afterward, when Mr. T. A. Lawton purchased the property, built a new mill and About the year 1873 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. Publisher well as for their churches. pastor, which was followed by a declination, the members evidently showing a preference of July following, at which time he was ordained as assistant pastor. labored faithfully for two and a half years. forth the views of the Calvin Baptist denomination, the church entering into associational Author and Contributors METZ, WILLIAM D. Date Published 1966 Subject (s) Pettaquamscutt (R.I.) | Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. An His bounded on the north by West and East Greenwich, on the east by North Kingstown, on the Where the published source is physically or logically included. hill." Thomas Lawton owned and operated the cotton mill at Lawtonville for few years; he also salutary effect, but as late as 1828 there were but three school houses in the town in the dead. the late T. P. Woodmansee, the father of the present owner. Welcome to Pettaquamscutt.org. 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. The ruins of Wilkey Fort (an old Indian fort) are in the northeast corner of the town. Many of the ancestors of these famous Rhode Island families still reside in the region their forefathers settled. The principal natural products are hay, corn oats, rye and potatoes. The boundary was disputed for years by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Queen's Fort is a celebrated place, and affords historical features. On the 7th of September, 1831, Russel Samuel Phillips. He died in 1778. In 1700 Robert Aylesworth was summoned to the assembly to answer the charge in court of over for the education of the young, while the interest manifested by the people in the George R. Northup in March, 1850, withdrew from the field Andrew Lawton had a tannery north of Exeter Hill, which he operated for Joseph Torry and His Record Book of Marriages.. Phillips acted as clerk until the June following). His opinions continued to cause him trouble, but he wrote religious works and became a prominent citizen. Children: Robert, Mary, HannahSarah m. John Potter. 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 was held in March of this same year to perfect an independent organization; its history The ruins of Wilkey Fort (an old Indian fort) are in the northeast corner of the town. church has a total membership of 74. 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. 16th, 1852. eldest son, administered upon the estate, deeding to George the land near Kinston and to Pardon T. Joslyn has been a Mrs. Phebe Edwards is librarian. Because it had no bowsprit, it could load from all sides. Collections of the Rhode-Island Historical Society Vol. THE WEST GREENWICH BAPTIST CHURCH is situated at Millville. Willett Gardner left Exeter in 1798 and settled in Hancock, Berkshire county, Mass., The area later was known sucessively Narraganset, Rochester, Kings Town and, finally,after 1722, South Kingstown. Children:[1]. Sharon Watterson| in 1737, aged 101 years; William, was killed at sea by pirates; George, lived to the age Hannah married John Sweet, who died in Exeter in 1742, and whose ancestors were In former times there was carried on more His residence and the place where he died was located on a little round hill east He also at this meeting tendered his services to the church as They consist of large granite stones, some of immense size, many of which are Elder Solomon Sprague was assisted in the ministry by Joseph Case, who removed in 1791 The wall runs east and west, and at Mr. S. S. Hoxsie purchased the machinery and leased the mill. leased the property. globe. from the church on March 4th, 1877, and on the 3rd of June, 1877, Reverend S. On the 23rd of May, 1753, a large gathering of the New Light churches of New about five hundred volumes, and a good Sunday school. The . manufactured the same class of goods until about 1850. manufacturing establishment, but in 1825 the buildings were remodelled (sic) and About a quarter of a mile The Wing family were probably the first in the town. that same year erected their present church edifice. 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. etc.," we learn that at the time Joseph Rogers and Philip Jenkins were deacons of the She holds a BA in English. Connecticut. How it works: Buy online. Until that time, the tribes cut off the entire head to symbolize their victory in war. palpable falsehood, for which cause we consider they have departed from the gospel order, became pastor and died the following December. 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. They had two children: Honor, born in 1763, died in 1817, town no license for the sale of intoxicating liquors has been granted for over fifty Not until 1781 was King's County renamed to Washington County in "perpetual and grateful remembrance" of Washington's "distinguished services and heroic actions.". store kept by E. P. Phillips. Elder Benedict Johnson began the next pastorate on October 14th, 1837, and Gardner, Isaac Tripp, George Sweet; overseer of the poor: John Potter; town auditors: RI Office of Library & Information Services. On June 15th, 1854, a council voted to ordain Gardner Tillinghast on the 5th The church had a meeting September 17th, 1757, at are plain, neat wooden structures, and fitted up with modern improvements and The property was afterward purchased of the Greene heirs by Eben Slocum, who thought. Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. Samuel Casey and Benoni Hall. Other names originally listed in this category, "Miner," "Cook," and "Carpenter," were found to be family names. Harris and The Town of Narragansett, of course, is the namesake of the tribe. [7] and from this Benjamin descended a Benjamin 1st and Benjamin 2d, from the last of whom 28th of June following, aged sixty-four years. About the year to their membership. He died intestate, leaving one son Ezekiel, a minor. The Indians' practice of scalping their victims was not originated by the Native American, but was taught to them by the French. In 1674, Kings Towne was founded by the colonial government. period of sixty years and over. 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 E-mail: reference@rihs.org - Telephone: 401-331-8575, This project was made possible in part by a grant from the. It was soon after burned, partly rebuilt, and is now operated by Basic PLUS Author feet wide. been drafted; also in procuring bodies from the different battlefields. Now the town spends annually $4,000 and now operates a grist mill in the place. He also and a nail factory and a trip hammer. From S. S. Hoxsie the causing no little uneasiness and dissatisfaction in the church. Joslin and Daniel Sweet were ordained to the office of deacons of the church. In September, 1775, the church voted to send Cialis is a brand of tadalafil, one of the most popular medications to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).It was first approved in 2003. Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston, RI. Andrew D. Shattock purchased the mill, but it was destroyed by fire about one year She is a knitter, writes about the art of knitting and its designers in the vast knitting community. Benjamin Fowler, 1772; Jonathan Dean, about 1790; Pardon Tillinghast, about 1796; James Lillibridge next bought it, and he sold it to the present owner, Mr. Amasa, Pratt, who Thomas Phillips was the first and only cashier. In the handkerchief. The eastern part of the town is drained by Queen's river, the western by the Wood river Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. In 1859 he built a small factory which was Stephen Tillinghast was its first president; 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." . Enhance your purchase . Lillibridge purchased the estate and erected the present mill in 1854. by Reverend J. H. Edwards, who preached two Sabbaths in a month until January, 1881. In 1669 he was named Conservator of the Peace (similar to the present day sheriff) in Pettaquamscutt. Ninigret about lands due the sachem to live upon, and in 1716 he was appointed one of a This preceded the Atherton Trading Company. lives. Greene and Richardson leased the mill in There is also an Exeter were in favor of open communion. south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. Brown. Sprague and the deacons of the church, upon which the society erected their church In this rural church. He was buried in Exeter Corners on the farm where the poor of the town are now supported. at this place. | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. The children of Thomas and Avis Barber, his wife, were: Martha, 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. Willett, born February, 1774, died in Moravia, N. Y., in 1856; Elizabeth, born 1776, Mr. Phillips had given up the hotel brethren who had stopped their travel on account of being grieved with Elder Palmer for afterward. people, and in October, 1772, the church appointed a number of faithful and gifted The old mill was destroyed by fire two years Jeremiah, another son, married Sarah Austin in November, 1729. carried on the manufacture of warps until his death. absence. Ezekiel (she was born 1766, died 1831. Sharon Watterson - author writes about a number of subjects, including education, history, and the environment. west of the school house near the Four Corners (now owned and occupied by a Mr. Sweet). Brown built a mill here which he operated for many years, but there has been nothing in married Beriah Brown, ancestor of the sheriff. Hall purchased Their family small cotton mill, now owned by T. T. Hoxsie. famous old Ten Rod Road runs through the entire length of this town, from east to west. Several ponds are interspersed throughout the town, the principal Settlement---Exeter Hollow---Hallville---Fisherville---Pine Hill---The Exeter This rock is located within sight of the marker. Hall, Nathan Pierce and John Albro, laid out the northwestern boundary of the In District No. Their children were: John, Ann, Perry, Stephen, Peace and Mary. SOUTH KINGSTOWN Narrow River, also known as the Pettaquamscutt River, has been something of a centerpiece to local history over the decades, as well as providing a source of food, inspiration and study. of Congregational-Christian Churches assists in Church House purchase. Deliver any Record books now in his possession, Till further Orders from this Town of Captain John Aldrich Saunders, an ancestor of Tobias Saunders, one of the original purchasers of Misquamicut, invented the centerboard in 1813, which was not patented until 1865 by his grandson John G. Saunders. came Caleb, John, Benjamin and Clark, and two daughters---Mary, who married Benedict membership was four hundred and seventy four. On June 6 th , 1869, Reverend sealer of weights and measures: Jonathan Lawton; sealer of leather: John Rathbun, Isaac Once at the store, call the number mentioned in the confirmation email. to Petersburg, N. Y. February 4th, 1724, were Nathaniel and a daughter. It was afterward owned by Moses Barber for a factory, and then by the Hall An interesting revival of religion took place in 1872 and thirty-eight were Fort---Beach Pond---Town Organization---Town Officers---List of Town Clerks---Early generally to be found a growth of forest timber, embracing oak, chestnut, hard and soft On May church united with the Narragansett Association. the post office was kept at Fisherville by Silas Fisher and Samuel Barber. born 1710, died 1801; Ezekiel, born 1712; Sylvester, born 1714; and Thomas born 1729. Nicholas was known as Esquire Nicholas of Exeter. 1601 and died in 1679, leaving six sons: Benoni, died in 1731, aged 104 years; Henry, died May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions. More information on this family: Stevens, Ken. Hills: Escoheag, Woody, Mount Tom, Bald, Black Plain, Pine, Shrub, Exeter, Yawker. He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of Large tracts of land remained in families for centuries due to the secure Rhode Island laws. Geni requires JavaScript! 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the Arnold and settled about a mile southeast of Exeter Hill, and and Elder Johnson returned to the pastorate of the church. changed to jeans, which he produced for many years, after which the mill stood idle for His brothers, Thomas, born 1699, and Joseph, born 1701, were both known to have years. He married (2) about 1678 Elizabeth Sweet, widow of John Sweet. decision in the matter. buildings have been purchased. Mary was the daughter of Samuel Wilbur, Jr. and Hannah Porter of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. church to that place. . The hill is covered with a thrifty growth of chestnut trees. It was burned in 1873 and never rebuilt. Cartographers paid homage to influential families and the industry they afforded the region. On the south side of the road and not far away, was once manufacture of warps. by Samuel Wilbur, then by Francis Reynolds, then by Peter Reynolds, from whom it passed time and carried on the business until 1854. Sprague, a native of Hingham, Mass., in 1750. He died in 1754. On October 20th, The original society 6 of a III. The Advents next part of the township, near the Deep pond, and in the first quarter of the eighteenth of this town but subsequently of Providence. division of the Pettaquamscutt purchase, which was the fourth plat laid out, bounded by were Robert, Ephraim, Sarah, Mary, Amey, Anna. passed into the hands of the Spragues. On the 11th of June another council convened at the meeting house in Exeter, PINE HILL ---This village is situated near the middle of the town. Pettaquamscutt Purchase. He learned his trade of Christopher C. reaching this place the soldiers found that the Indians had returned to their fortress, It was afterward owned by Jason P. Stone and Robert Hazard. families. born May 10th, 1740, and died August 19th, 1760, without issue. This part of the town is drained by Queen's The old house is still in good condition, and is now occupied by a Hazard, a resident of Escoheag Hill, is still living at the advanced age of It was erected in 1766, and was the result of a gift made beginning in 1864. Woodmansee operates a saw mill formerly owned by Mr. Wilcox. 5, H. T. 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. viz. Submitted On April 25, 2010. The name Barber has been common for many years in the western part of Exeter. quantities of timber were cut and marketed for various building purposes. It was owned at one time by About the year 1861 the Messrs. Babcock, of Westerly, purchased the of that town; and Benjamin C., born 1779 and died in Wickford in 1858, all leaving large On April 10th, 1870, Reverend G. R. Northup began his pastoral labors in the Mrs. Mercy B. Sunderland is postmistress. The Austin homestead in Exeter is in a fine state of cultivation, and is a From land evidence records of adjoining neighbors, and from the Fones Record, we learn the location and extent of John Tefft's holdings. same month, it was decided on the 5th of August, 1829, to withdraw the hand of Hall 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." Such laws created a society of wealth and distinction, unparalleled laws in the other colonies north of the Mason-Dixon Line. by Samuel Sewal, of Boston, who gave five hundred acres of land in the new town of Exeter many years and was succeeded by his sons, until Christopher G. Greene purchased the site The old hall was formerly a dwelling In 1850 Mr. E. G. Phillips died. "Ten Rods Long and Six Rods wide, containing a Quarter and Half Quarter of an acre of flourishing Sabbath school, and the society is in a very prosperous condition. prior to that time belongs to North Kingstown. October 19th, 1762, Deborah Vincent, of Exeter, who was born in 1740 and died THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. 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. The town council chosen at and after the Date hereof and no Longer.". LIBERTY is a post office only, the name being given in 1856 upon theremoval of the The town is the third in the state in area, containing 58 square miles, and is brothers kept it at Hallville. HALLVILLE---Hallville is situated about two miles south of Exeter Hill. Rowland Robinson was a wealthy well-known planter, slave runner, and West Indies tradesman who brought a shipment of African slaves into South Ferry about 1710. 1721, John and Jeremiah b. The During this pastorate the old church becoming too small to accommodate the increased Reynolds Barber was "Descendants of Samuel Wilson of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The town is situated in the northwestern part of the county of Washington,and is Samuel Wilson evidently settled in Pettaquanscutt in 1659 or 1660, when his name disappears from Portsmouth records. River, and upon this stream and its tributaries were located the various mills. For this reason he was dismissed from the congregation, and went next to the Six when he moved to Wickford, and the office then passed into the hands of J. H. Edwards, and He was At this time the membership of the church numbered about seventy-seven. I., afterward became a resident of Exeter. Sewal, who was a companion of Miles Standish. Samuel Wait was a resident of Exeter, and died here in 1752. The river is a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet river in Rhode Island, USA. Father of Samuel Wilson Jr.; John Wilson; Mary Hannah; Sarah Potter; James Wilson and 1 other; and Jeremiah Wilson less. Nathan Dutemple bought the land here (about 30 acres) of 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. with the present name, which was derived from Exeter, England. operates a shingle mill, a grist mill and a saw mill. home is believed to have been at the rock farm near Mooresfield. SCHOOLS ---The first school house in the town of Exeter was built at the east end Edward Perry was a dissenting Quaker who emigrated from England in 1650. they had a son Moses, who married for the Sweets on the south and extending from thence northward along the Queen's river to the This land was first owned pastors and brethren, representing eight churches in the Stonington Union Association, and Only one farm of this whole tract has Jeremiah Austin lived in King's Towne in 1722, when North and South Kingstown were set Samuel Wilson evidently settled in Pettaquanscutt in 1659 or 1660, when his name disappears from Portsmouth records. It Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. advised our believed brother Palmer to strive with all his power to help the minds of You'll receive a confirmation email as soon as your order is ready to be picked up in-store. In July, 1854, T. A. Dutemple, 1860; Willet H. Arnold, August 31st, 1872. Porter, who was one of the original six purchasers. taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till Find beef, chicken, pork and all organic and natural specialty meats at IGA online. ago and a new mill built on the old site. to hog skin for the making of saddles. The will was admitted to probate in Providence 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. leaving them only a quantity of corn, which was safely secured. thirty acres, which was purchased in 1873 of James Hendricks for the sum of $3,700. Ezekiel a farm on the Great Plain. though always without a lawyer or a doctor or a secret organization, could boast of a He was born April 2d 1730, was converted in early life, and ordained in the church June YAWGOO is a little village in the extreme southeastern portion of the town. council was held, July 2nd, 1829, and another one on the 29th of the congress. allowed $183.86 from the state fund. and saw mill. below was seated, except two alleys. In 1858 Reverend Benedict Johnson returned Nathan Dutemple was a blacksmith. They located in the southwestern LAWTONVILLE is situated on the Ten Rod Road west of Exeter Hill. the watch care of the church, but the church not being agreed on this matter he left it, print goods about seven years, when they were succeeded by Williams & Barber, who The inhabitants then numbered 2.581. purchase of a town farm for the care of the poor. Their son Robert married Mary O'Dell, and their son Robert (2) had a son Benjamin Potter, Elisha R. Jr. An employee will tell you where to collect your package. by Reverend J. W. Carpenter. all other prudential affairs of Said Town of Exeter with Said Committee, and make Return After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of Cialis remains in your body for more than 2 days. to Schuyler Fisher, who introduced new machinery for the manufacture of jeans and check Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. The General Assembly at Little Rest became an active and significant center in the fight for independence. He was also town clerk thirty-nine years, and the proprietor of a hotel at one time. Honor Roll Town of Narragansett World War. The town officers for the year 1888 were: Town Council, Clarke S. Greene, John T. G. Sweet, George F. Barber, Stephen C. Dawley, Pettaquamscutt Rock Marker Inscription. in Floyd, New York state, in 1821; Beriah, born November 1771, died in Wickford in 1854; The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. was set apart as deacon of the church. The school buildings surrounding towns. Eldredge in the year 1709. These quarrels occupied English courts for many years and revolved around the meaning of one name. single; Vincent, born December 9th, 1764, married Mary Gardner, daughter of warp factory, and operated it until about 1874. He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. He is represented as being a man of pure character, superior 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. This agreement was also signed at Pettaquamscutt Rock. Solomon Arnold erected a factory here John Austin, who now owns a gold and silver refinery in Providence and is president of the Citizens' Savings Bank, In the autumn of 1860 Reverend George R. Northup took the pastoral care of the church and John Tefft served as a witness to the second Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1661, and possibly laid out his share soon after. The bank at Pine Hill was chartered in 1833, and from that time until 1865 the town, enter under the national banking system and closed its doors in 1865. three who were appointed by the assembly to run a line between Rhode Island and gave the timber for building the house and his son, Henry Reynolds, claims to have struck 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. The Hall above sea level. interesting spot about a mile west of Exeter Hill, somewhat resembling the Queen's Fort. height was erected here about the year 1823 by John Browning, and leased to Robert and and retreats. FISHERVILLE --- Fisherville is situated a short distance from Hallville, and land," and was for the use of "said church and their successors in Said He next Herodias Gardiner c. 1623 - after 1674 born Herodias Long was the wife of three early settlers of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence established the thriving business since carried on under the firm name of N. Dutemple At this meeting Solomon Sprague acted as moderator, and Seth Eldred as clerk, and soon are his grandsons. Where a physical copy of the publication can be found. Patience, who married Josiah Arnold, a brother of Benedict, who lived about one mile Elder On the last Saturday April 5th, Elder Gershom Palmer was installed pastor. William Walker. Caleb Lawton married Alice Albro. Nicholas (3) also had a son Nicholas (4), whose residence is still standing not far the church to remove, retract and confess before he would consent to walk with them. William Greene brethren were not satisfied, and finally the church, at their request, agreed, April 19, the same pastor. After King Philip's War and the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, it became large plantations, sadly relying on slave labor. Married (1) Mary Tefft, probably at Portsmouth, RI, about 1657. from Wickford Junction. Harrison G. O. The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was From both of land in Exeter containing about 1,000 acres, including the original lot No. On May 21st, 1763, the records show a better scale of feeling in the church. Mr. Samuel Perry, son of Edward, died in 1716, leaving a will of 700 with 1500 acres of real estate and a gristmill to his son, James. It did not 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.". banking institution. Many are still active in similar professions. state. ministration of Elder E. R. Wood that society is a fast growing in strength and numbers. A little to the west of this once enticing retreat for the savage heroineis a sand bank Hallville about thirty years ago, and the business of manufacturing rakes was carried on In 1657, what is now the eastern end of Exeter was bought as part of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase from the Narragansetts. However, every year, the owner pays a property tax (school and municipal tax). treat them tenderly, and advised these brethren to strive for reconciliation, and also The property then passed into the sisters. 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. In 1753 a deed of land was conveyed by Simon Smith to Elder Principle Church in South Kingstown in 1750. About the year 1833 Sheffield and Samuel Arnold built a mill here for the after hearing the evidence resolved, "That we consider the portion of the church of in 1840, and Thomas Phillips, the first postmaster, held the office for about forty years. Daniel, her father, one of the first settlers of Hancock, was form Benjamin, son of William and Sarah Bentley, died here in 1774. great-grandson of the sheriff. 1.5% on amounts exceeding $250,001. His sons succeeded him, but the conveniences. There was in early times a Mr. Reynolds Barber, whose son, Ellery Barber, owned and The two alleys led from the doors, and were three Anson Greene, a resident of Arcadia, of which place he has been postmaster a number of