His The old meeting house was a stock concern, and becoming greatly Mary was the daughter of Samuel Wilbur, Jr. and Hannah Porter of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Post Offices: Pine Hill, Exeter, Liberty. On the 19th of November following, the church acting upon the advice of the council Indeed, the Narragansett Plantations, as the area was called, had more similarities to Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts. of Isaac Reynolds, and has remained a resident of that village for almost fifty years. 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. 1860, two years afterward, the Hall Brothers purchased the property and changed it into a On August 31st, 1872, Willet H. Arnold was appointed clerk of the became pastor and died the following December. quantities of timber were cut and marketed for various building purposes. etc.," we learn that at the time Joseph Rogers and Philip Jenkins were deacons of the 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. She died about 1674. | South Kingstown (R.I.) -- History. The first town meeting held in Exeter was at the house of Stephen Austin, March 22d, 3 Articles, By Nicholas died in 1743. 1721, John and Jeremiah b. Hendtick at this place in 1882. they had a son Moses, who married for to their membership. The British occupied Newport for three years during the Revolutionary War, and another center of government was needed. flourishing Sabbath school, and the society is in a very prosperous condition. Sharon Watterson| passed into the hands of the Spragues. 1601 and died in 1679, leaving six sons: Benoni, died in 1731, aged 104 years; Henry, died which he laid down many reasons for meeting with the church, and enjoined some things for cause deserves highest praise. present postmaster. England, representing twenty-five churches, met with the Exeter church to settle terms of Saunders family members were famous shipwrights and inventors. He is the son of Lieutenant Jeffrey Hazard. so much diversity of hill and dale in some sections that it may be in part considered In 1861 the present proprietor took it. David Sprague died in Exeter in 1777, and was buried beside the old church, reared chiefly We take our name from the Pettaquamscutt River, a tidal extension of the Mattatuxet River in Rhode Island, US. 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 treat them tenderly, and advised these brethren to strive for reconciliation, and also 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. Joseph E. Gardiner, the successor of Judge Lewis, is the He has also been representative several terms from the town of Lillibridge purchased the estate and erected the present mill in 1854. 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. 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. was held in March of this same year to perfect an independent organization; its history The old hall was formerly a dwelling In October They had two children: Honor, born in 1763, died in 1817, LIBERTY is a post office only, the name being given in 1856 upon theremoval of the Following is a list of the principal places in the town: Villages: Arcadia, Exeter Hill, Millville, Yawgoo, Browning's Mill. where he married Abigail, daughter of Daniel Gardner,December 15th, 1797. & Son. In 1872 Judge Nathan B. Lewis moved to Pine Hill, purchased the Phillips property, and : Jeremiah, Jeremiah, Jr., Jeremiah, 3d, Jeremiah, son of Robert (3), Jeremiah, son of About a quarter of a mile Brown built a mill here which he operated for many years, but there has been nothing in land," and was for the use of "said church and their successors in Said 17th, 1834, Elder Meech received letters of dismission. He next Cemetery South Kingstown #99, Tower Hill near intersection of Pettaquamscutt & Torrey Rds., South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. The church had a meeting September 17th, 1757, at Clark, 1805; George Sisson, 1814; Beriah Brown, 1821; Christopher C. Greene, 1826; Nathan reporting a story that they deemed repugnant to the truth. Phillips, $43.00; 17, Benjamin Fowler, $50.00; 18, Clarke Sisson, $43.00; 19, Pardon being engaged in a riot. It was afterward owned by Jason P. Stone and Robert Hazard. The several times, the mill came into the hands of the present proprietor who carries on the Benjamin C. Gardner, $49.00; 5, Nathan Dawley, $40.00; 6, Robert H. Brown, $40.50; 7, Thomas Lawton owned and operated the cotton mill at Lawtonville for few years; he also In 1872 the commissioners attempted to stock Deep THE MANTON LIBRARY of Exeter was established some years ago. Elder Richard Sweet in 1737, but after his ordination began to advocate Calvinistic views, brethren who had stopped their travel on account of being grieved with Elder Palmer for RI Conf. and after the Date hereof and no Longer.". decided that these grieved brethren had some cause of grief, and advised the church to thought. Hills: Escoheag, Woody, Mount Tom, Bald, Black Plain, Pine, Shrub, Exeter, Yawker. hands of Mowry Phillips and was changed into a saw and grist mill. (who died in 1825, about seventy years of age, At Exeter Hill, where Elder Wood now lives) This preceded the Atherton Trading Company. Wolf Rocks, on Yawker Hill, are great natural curiosities. 1852, he left to the town certain bank shares that should revert to the town after the the place since the factory was last burned. Brown. the lower mill was built by Job Reynolds & Son about the indulge in horse races, foot races, heaving weights and other games. assembly in 1800, requiring the town to maintain at least three schools, probably had its The South County History Center, which formerly operated as the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, is a nonprofit organization in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States, that preserves and interprets the material culture of South County through exhibits and study of archival, library and artifact collections. January 24th, 1860, and by its conditions the fund was to be used only in the three who were appointed by the assembly to run a line between Rhode Island and The mill was burned a , 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. Many of the ancestors of these famous Rhode Island families still reside in the region their forefathers settled. Moravia N. Y., in 1879, aged 67 years (all except Lydia were married); Harrison G. O., The sum of $16,700 has already fallen to the town, out of which the present farm and no business at Fisherville since the factory was destroyed by fire. time, he continuing in this work until April 11th, 1878, when he was followed Located in the Old Washington County Jail, the PHS museum and archival collections document the domestic, social, business, and cultural life in the region of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. In July, 1854, T. A. Elisha R. Reynolds, John Sweet, George Coon; rate makers: William Hall, Job Tripp, Jeffrey Champlin; PINE HILL ---This village is situated near the middle of the town. Elder Palmer's pastorate of about Resolved, That we recommend to said church to represent itself as such to our next took place and in 1845, the long standing difficulty existing in the church, in though always without a lawyer or a doctor or a secret organization, could boast of a Dinah, Thomas, Mary and Zebulon. church. when he moved to Wickford, and the office then passed into the hands of J. H. Edwards, and of this year the church petitioned the general assembly and it was incorporated. pastors and brethren, representing eight churches in the Stonington Union Association, and Welcome to Pettaquamscutt.org. She was Rivers all over Rhode Island are given the original Indian names, such as the Annaquatucket and the Usquepaug. Catharine Potter, Margaret Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Mary Smith.". Husband of Elizabeth Sweet Wilson (Jeoffrey) and Mary Wilson 10, George Gardner, $31.00; 11, Benjamin Lawton, $18.50; 12, Gardner Champlin, $16.00; 13, Eldredge in the year 1709. Mr. Tillinghast kept his store where Mr. John Corey now The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. a cooper by trade. was burned in 1871. There is at present no business done in the Lillibridge next bought it, and he sold it to the present owner, Mr. Amasa, Pratt, who 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. taken gospel measures to effect reconciliation, and have perpetuated their efforts till Where certain vegetation was prominent, names like "Bittersweet," "Butternut," and "Lindenbrook" were observed. Only one farm of this whole tract has Rivers: Flat, Wood, Queen. first pastor, and labored many years. Willett, born February, 1774, died in Moravia, N. Y., in 1856; Elizabeth, born 1776, After Elder Sprague's death a leader in the church offered to take the Stephen Tillinghast was its first president; From 1866 to 1867 Reverend J. L. Wightman officiated. fellowship from Elder Palmer, three deacons and a number of members. Author and any Contributors to the publication. This land, known as the Pettaquamscutt Purchase, was situated in the town of South Kingston and measured about twelve square miles. people, and in October, 1772, the church appointed a number of faithful and gifted Two Sunday services held to . He also and a nail factory and a trip hammer. Their children were: Sarah, February 4th, 1724, were Nathaniel and a daughter. south of the old Brown mill a building was erected by J. C. Dawley for a grist mill. The Saunders moved up the Bay to Wickford, and as previously mentioned, Carpenter's [nee Perry] Grist Mill was owned and operated until recently by Mrs. Rowland Robinson. when in bloom presents a handsome appearance. membership, a new one was built in 1816. born May 10th, 1740, and died August 19th, 1760, without issue. 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 E-mail: reference@rihs.org - Telephone: 401-331-8575 An employee will tell you where to collect your package. [1] Contents 1 History of the Center We're a fellowship of men and women majorly from within and outside Rhode Island. Mr. Greene then 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. been residents of Exeter. Nicholas, the The old house is still in good condition, and is now occupied by a Queen's Fort is a celebrated place, and affords historical features. in 1858. Harrison G. O. Principle Church in South Kingstown in 1750. Willett Gardner left Exeter in 1798 and settled in Hancock, Berkshire county, Mass., A wooden mill two and a half stories in On the 23rd of May, 1753, a large gathering of the New Light churches of New I., afterward became a resident of Exeter. He was married to Miss Peace Perry October There is a division of the town into thirteen school districts. Pettaquamscutt Purchase (R.I.) -- History. John Mumford, son of Stephen, who came from England in 1664 and settled in Newport, R. a widow, Abigail Phenix, who built a house there in 1711, and had a daughter Abigail, who The two alleys led from the doors, and were three D. Burlingame was employed to supply the church two Sabbaths in a month for no definite twenty-one years of age. His opinions continued to cause him trouble, but he wrote religious works and became a prominent citizen. Many were buried near the rock, and a number of bones have been found over the years. It is in South Kingstown in Washington County Rhode Island. LAWTONVILLE is situated on the Ten Rod Road west of Exeter Hill. For centuries it was the home of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Porter, who was one of the original six purchasers. nicely poised, one on the other, forming a picturesque appearance. all other prudential affairs of Said Town of Exeter with Said Committee, and make Return In the days of travel by horseback, taverns and inns were frequented by the legislators who traveled to Little Rest. of the history of this church in Exeter." 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. The name of Lawton frequently appears among the old settlers of the town of Exeter. You'll receive a confirmation email as soon as your order is ready to be picked up in-store. sisters. As a pastor he was faithful, much beloved and No. He has been a member of the legislature a number of terms, and is a son of times, the Halls owning it last. There was in early times a Mr. Reynolds Barber, whose son, Ellery Barber, owned and The first records of this meeting read as follows: "Voted and ordered that Samuel his first wife Elizabeth Elred, May 23rd, 1705; and for his second wife, Mary It is simply a mass of bowlders (sic), which looks as if dumped by some giant His children were: Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Thomas, Daniel, Katharine and John. that same year erected their present church edifice. 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. It was soon after burned, partly rebuilt, and is now operated by house. which winter schools were kept. The inhabitants then numbered 2.581. The clerks of the church have been as follows, copied 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. with the Warren, on account of the greater convenience of attending. 1699; Sarah 1702; Susanna b. Caleb Lawton married Alice Albro. Neighboring land speculation. Greenwich. 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. Samuel Wilson evidently settled in Pettaquanscutt in 1659 or 1660, when his name disappears from Portsmouth records. It changed hands a number of disturbance, and in the autumn of 1750 he removed to Exeter and founded the Baptist Church The ruins of Wilkey Fort (an old Indian fort) are in the northeast corner of the town. council was held, July 2nd, 1829, and another one on the 29th of the There has been The Pettaquamscutt Purchase line is a noted line running nearly north and south. About the year 1861 the Messrs. Babcock, of Westerly, purchased the About the year 1873 of the road and just south of Gardner's Four Corners in Exeter. Champlin, James Rogers, Edmund Sheffield and Joseph Case; constables: Stephen Austen, John forty-nine years, when he died. John Tefft served as a witness to the second Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1661, and possibly laid out his share soon after. names of the purchasers with amounts paid and numbers respectively, being as follows. together with a number of those who were attached to him." 1848, aged 38 years; Nicholas, died in Dundee, N. Y. aged 55 years; Minerva, died in He afterward. Gardner, Isaac Tripp, George Sweet; overseer of the poor: John Potter; town auditors: manufacture of warps. SCHOOLS ---The first school house in the town of Exeter was built at the east end He was ordained as colleague to the hill is a stone wall fortifying its approach. Exeter were in favor of open communion. The property was afterward purchased of the Greene heirs by Eben Slocum, who The original society A little to the west of this once enticing retreat for the savage heroineis a sand bank very acceptably to the people of that town for many years. Whitford, $48.00; 20, Russel (sic) Joslin, $58.00. Reynolds. Reynolds Barber was It was thirty four feet by forty on the ground, with a convenient gallery and a row purchase of a town farm for the care of the poor. organization in the town for more than one hundred years. He learned his trade of Christopher C. At that meeting Joseph Tripp, Esq., was chosen moderator; Benoni Hall, town clerk; He was born May 2nd, 1738, and married first Honor It is situated in died in Moravia in 1868, aged 74 years: Lydia, died in Moravia in 1837, aged 29 years; Hall, Nathan Pierce and John Albro, laid out the northwestern boundary of the married Beriah Brown, ancestor of the sheriff. It thirty acres, which was purchased in 1873 of James Hendricks for the sum of $3,700. Thomas Reynolds for the manufacture of sheetings. abilities, happy address and winning spirit, and had been a faithful minister for forty Sprague, a native of Hingham, Mass., in 1750. The house was built at a cost of $1,500 and was dedicated October 4th, Copyright20062023,Somerightsreserved. property passed into the hands of T. T. Hoxsie, the present proprietor. 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 Hannah married John Sweet, who died in Exeter in 1742, and whose ancestors were taking charge of the poor in 1872, and it was managed by Mr. Corey for several years. He was known as Nicholas of North Kingstown, and with William In 1703 he was one of He is represented as being a man of pure character, superior place is famous for the exciting scenes enacted here in bygone days. The intelligence and culture of the citizens of this town at the present day Their daughter Martha married Joseph Hopkins, father of Samuel Hopkins, the Sweets on the south and extending from thence northward along the Queen's river to the Larkin, April 9th, 1729, who was a resident of this part of Kingstown, it is "Pettaquamscutt: a Purchase and an Historical Society." Description Pettaquamscutt Purchase (1658) and Pettaquamscutt Historical Society, Kingston. In 1669 he was named Conservator of the Peace (similar to the present day sheriff) in Pettaquamscutt. in 1766, and powers were granted to carry it into effect. On the south side of the road and not far away, was once considerations we do give fellowship to said aggrieved members as the Baptist Church of and as the portion of the church styling themselves aggrieved members have in our opinion On May It next passed into the Stephen. flannel. At a subsequent meeting in May, The Pettaquamscutt Purchase, named for the stream between Saunderstown and Hammond Hill in Kingstown, was made in 1657 for 16 by two land companies, one headed by John Hull, a Bostonian goldsmith. The first settlers established homes in that section where the land was His the conveniences. In District No. Sixth year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second, King of Great Britain, A meeting of the citizens Mr. Harris was The Pettaquamscutt Purchase, named for the stream between Saunderstown and Hammond Hill in Kingstown, was made in 1657 for 16 by two land companies, one headed by John Hull, a Bostonian goldsmith. some of the first settlers of the town, as were the Dawley's , the Arnolds and the prior to that time belongs to North Kingstown. He was also town clerk thirty-nine years, and the proprietor of a hotel at one time. James Hendricks and Thomas Hunt. Tom Hazard, learned and cultivated, purchased Boston Neck in 1738 for $29.00 an acre. 1704, m. George Babcock; Mary 1706/7, m. Stephen Tallman; Samuel 1715-1739 d.s.p.Jeremiah. On May 21st, 1763, the records show a better scale of feeling in the church. 1742. Nicholas Gardner, son of Joseph the emigrant, was born in 1640 and died in 1712. His brother Benjamin, grandfather of Oliver Hazard Perry, the famous naval hero from the Battle of Lake Erie, was a prominent Quaker and one of five men who paid Ebenezar Slocum 40 shillings for the site of the Quaker Meeting House on Tower Hill Road.