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L Margaret, 1684, Oct. 22.
1679. Freeman. Ensign.
1680.
1680-85-06-99. Deputy.
8. Robert,
1687. Overseer of the Poor.
1687.
Grand Jury.
1690.
Deputy Werden.
1692.
Lieutenant
1693, Apr. 12. His children, Joseph, Nicholas, Jane, Caleb, Robert, Margaret and Thomas, were given legacies from the will of their grandfather, Joseph Nicholson.
1704.
Warden.
1709, Jan. 10. Will-proved 1709, Mar. 12. Ex. son Nicholas. To son Nicholas. house and farm, and right in Dutch Island, &c., and if he die without issue, then to my son Thomas, and should latter enjoy it, the part that Thomas is to receive by this will to go to Benjamin. To son Thomas, 70 acres, a pair of oxeu, tifty sheep, three cows, a guines of gold, a silver spoon and a silver cup, at age, and if Le die; without issue, son Benjamiu to have. To son Benjamin, a little house and certain land, 15 of Gould Island. £40, a silver spoon, silver beer cup and an Arabian piece of gold, at age. To daughter Mar- garet Butty, £25, a silver porringer, a silver spoon. To daughter Jane Carr, $50, a fruther bed, silver cup, silver spoon, warming pan, de. To daughter Mercy, $50, leather bed, silver spoon. To daughter Rebecen Carr, £50, feather Led and a silver spoon. To daughter Ann Carr, $30, feather bed and silver spoon.
Inventory, £343, 9s. 5d., viz : guinea £1, 10a., 1 piece of gold of outlandish coin 11s., silver money £2, 18a, Od., luad stone £1, 10s., olive wood looking glass £1, feather beds, 12 silver spoons £7, 4a., a stiver cup 52, 15s., silver cup $2, a two handled silver cup £1, 58., a very small silver cup and cocoanut shell tipped with silver Et, a silver porringer $2. 104., silver tankard [14, great warming pan, muall Warming pan, rapier, 2 guns, pewter, 320 sucep, 10 cows, 5 heifers, 2 oxen, 2 mares, 2 churns, 2 spinning wheels, 6 leather chairs, &c.
II. ( MERCY,
1 d.
III. { CALEB,
1 b. 1657, Aug. 23. ? d. 1700, Oct. 10.
DECOHAN, j b.
¿ d. 1700 + of
1894. Deputy.
5. Daniel, 1687. Nov. 15.
1600. Mar. IL
V. Peleg. 7. Delwash, 8. Robey.
U. Rachel,
10 Sayles,
1006, Nov. 24
1700. Jul. 5. Will-proved 1700. Nov. 6. F.x. son John. To son John, all estate, real and personal, except legacies. To wife Deborah, father ted, grent chamber to live in, £10 n yrar, and her mainte- nance. To son Benjamin, farm at Coweset, &c., three cowe, a breeding mare, forty sheep, a pair of oxen and a breeding wow, at nue. If John die without issue, then to his brother ik njama, and ifnjn- min's part to go to surviving brothers and sisters. To son Duniet, lunda in Warwick, three cows, s pair ot oseu, forty sheep, a breeding mare and a breeding sow, at age. To sou Peleg, farm at Kings Towa. and house on said land that Joseph Austin lives in, and a quarter share of land in Cowent, two crown. thirty sheep, a breeding mare, a pair of ogen and a breeding sow, at age. To son Pays Carr, land ut New Bristol, that i bought of James Burrill, a quarter of undivided lands at Coweset, two cows, shiny sheep, a pair of oxen, a breeding mare, and a breeding tow, and a right in Gould Laland, at age. Tu
1. Thomas, 2 .Nicboles, 3. William,
VIE. ( BENJAMIN, nı. ( MARY TILLINGHAST,
5 b. 1661, Oct.
Providence, R. I.
1. Silas, 2. Willisto, 3. Plebe,
1. Nicholas, 2. Joseph,
1679, Sep. 19.
1692, Mar. 17.
3. Benjamin, 1653. Jul. 7.
5. Jane, 1686, Aug. 3.
6. Caleb, 1688, Mar. 27.
7. Mercy, 1690, Apr. 20.
9. Rebecca, 1692, May 12. 1694.
10. Ann,
11. Thomas, 1690, Jan. 5.
12. Benjamin, 1697, Nov. 2L.
Jamestowa, R. L 1. John, 1681, Jan. 4.
1682, Sep. 16.
2. Child, 3. Mercy. 1623. Oct. 7.
4. Benjamin, 16-5. Oct 3L
[ b. 1658, Apr. a.
Jamestown, R. I.
REBECCA NICHOLSON,
( d. 1600 +
j b. 1 d. 1711, Mar. 2.
.
38
1696. Jul. 5 He wrote to Coverpor Fletcher, of New York, in answer to a letter relative to send- ing the quota of forty eight men from Rhode Island, to assist in de tener of New York, which ! men were to be sent, or else some other assisted ance renderel in computation of said forty 4ight men.
1005 Governor. He was drowned.
He and his first wife were buried in the family burial ground.
1694, Mar. 8. Will-proved 1694. Jan. 6. Exs. sons Nicholas and Caleb. To wife Sarah, 540, and three gold ring-, she giving one to my daughter Sarah, one to denchter Elizabeth and other to when she pleaseth. To wife, also, a silver posset, two silver spoons. a milch cow. forty sheep, I hope, great looking glass, new great bible, a fifth of beds, pewter and other household stuff, negro woman " Hannah," and use for life of house thit son Jehu liveth in. on back side of my dwelling houses, white widow. with privilege in vard for wianl, use of well, ke. and of lower garden. To son Nicholas, ların in Conanicut, 140 acres, which I formerly leased him for about twenty years, with dwelling house, &c., and right in Dutch Island. an-1 40 actes on west side of highway, over against my brother Robert Carr, his land in said Conanieat. and a quarter share in Gould Island, and 23 foot in length of land, west side of my warchouse unon my wharf here in Newport, said land 20 foot in breadth, and my great bible, seal ring atni little cabinet, be paying my now wife Sarah, yearly. 20s. To son Caleb, a farm in Conanicut, with housing he now liveth in, right in Dutch Is- land, a quarter of land at Gont I-lind, gold ring I now wear, commonly called, " hand and hand and heart between." and my desk, he pay- ing wife Sarah, while widow, Plus. a year. To son Jolin, my dwelling house that I pow live in, bere in Newport, with all housing, lands and garden (all which lands I bought of Benedict Arnold in his life times, except part reserved for wife. To son John, also, my whole part of Rose Island, and whole of my warehouse standing on my wharf in Newport, my woolen apparel, &c. To son Edward, land at Conanicht 150 1f and 65 acree), right at Dutch I-land, a quarter of my half of Gould Island, my Indian boy ". Tom." pair of stillyards, wewing linen, &c. To son Francis, hali of my right in a house and land at Newport, and a half share of land at Coweset, a j 20s. piece of gold, a silver spoon and a fifth of household stuff. To sou James, haif of above! house and land in Newport, right in Misquami- ent lands, piece of gold, silver strain alal a hith of household staff. To daughter Meter Paine. and her husband Thomas Paine, land in New- port, and a quarter share in Gould Island, to longest liver, and to Merey, a silver bier bowl. to be kept in remembrance ot me as long as she liveth. To daughter S.rah Carr. certain house ; and land in Newport, 20. goid piece. a fifth of household stuff and £5. To daughter Elizabeth, house and land in Newport, negro boy " Jo." silver spoon, a fifth of household stuff, and £10. To grandson Job Carr, son of Samuel, house where John Davis lives at the sign of the ship, here in Newportsat age. If any of sons Nicho- i las, Caleb, John. Edward or gran-'son Job. son of Samuel, die without issue, that part to be di- videl to whomeverer of tive sons survive, they five having all bad one mother : and if any off four children by now wife Sarah, die witimout issue, that part to be divided to survivors, as they had one mother. If wife Sarth, mother of Francis, James, Sarah and Elizabeth see cause, she may take all or any of them : and for their bringing up. shall have estate given them com- mitted to hier management till they are of age. 170G, May 1. His widow Sarah, having proti-l tioned for legacy due trom her husband's will. I it was ordered that said John Carr, shall pray the annual legacy saed for, to his grandmother. i Mra. Sarah Carr, according to the will. (The term grandmother, used in records, should be apparently step-niother.)
daughter Mercy, 450, bod, negro girl " Poz." and a much cow at eighteen. To daughter Deborah Carr, Sa), feather bel, de, and milch cow at righteen. To daughter Roby Carr. Si, feather Ind, milch cow, &c, at eighteen. To al children, equally, value of'a quece of white money and two pieces Arabian gold and a guinea, in token of love to them all. Son John, to bring up his brother and sister to Jearma ; without charge.
Inventory, C1,397, 88, viz . house and land at Dutch Island CG00. Farma at Bristol 19. Farm at Warwick 200. Farm and house and un divided Funds at Cowest flood Farm and Mouse at Kings Town 150. Land at Could Iland Ele, 104. Negro man and woman 150, negro girl Co. teather ben-, 6 leather chairs, great chur, powter, wearing clothes, 2 Rooms, 200 sheep and Jamie, a pair compases 4 over, 12 cows and steers, a horse. 2 mares, colt, pair oven and 2 cows at Warwick, a pair of oven and a cow at Cowest : 6 two year olds, 3 calves and 2 mars on the main. 10 pieces gold (55) and a gull- nea, in all Go, da. To each paid my brother Nicholas, toward a quarter part of Gould Island 912, 10. To half of shop Manding in Newport, now let to Mr. Stephen Mumford, for $3, 5% a year, which shop is between my brother Nicholas Carr and mywif-the half value SI33.
IV. ( SAXCEL,
+ d. 1694 (-) § b. d.
of
6 b. 1661, Jan. 1.
No issue.
( THOMAS PAINE, 4 b.
¿d. 1715. of
Paine.
VI. ( JORN,
{ b.
¿ d. 1714.
5 b. 1669. Nov. 5.
¿ d. 1725, Aug. of Peter & Ann (Coggesball) Easton.
4. John.
109 :. N.7. 23.
1200, May 4. On petition of himself and Thomas Winterton ( the latter of Jamestown), the Assembly granted them the ferry between New port and Jamestown, for seven years, at &T per year, they carrying officers upon the King's service, and the Post, ferriage free, and maintaining goo.I and suitable boats.
1705. Deputy.
1700, Aug. Ile was granted privilege of running the ferry for seven years, at £4 per year.
1715. Aug. 26. His estate was settled by his son Samuel, according to his father's wishes. To brother Caleb, a small house, warehouse, wharf. &c. To brother John, my father's inin-ion house, &c. To brother Francis, tenement in which Alexander Mason dwelis. To sister Ann Barker, west half of new house, built by father, half of garden, &c. To sister Patience, other half of said house, &c. To mother, use of all said gifts till children come of age, with certain reservations, and when children are of age they to pay proportional part of £20 per annum to mother. The well to be free to all of broth- crs and sisters. To mother, all movables, she paying debts. If any child die without issue, property to revert to Samuel and heirs. Bond in sum of 2500.
VII. ( EDWARD,
ru. 1656, Oct. 6.
5 b. 1670, Nov. 7.
(HANNAH STANTON,
{ d. 1712 + of John & Mary (Harndel) Stanton.
1699. Freeman.
1099-1702-4-5-6-7-9. Deputy.
1693-1702-4-5-6-7-9. Clerk of Assembly. 1701-7. He was appointed on a committee to audit the accounts of colony.
9. Sarah,
170s. Dea &S.
1711, Dec. 22. Will-proved 1712, Jan. 22. Ex3. wife Hannah and son Edward. To wife, all house- houl stuff not disposed of, a negro woman, silver beer cup and all silver spoony, all to be at wife's dis- posal amongst children. To wife, also, liberty to dwell in house while widow, and se to see that chi! Iren aty soberiy brought up to learning. To son Ejward, north half of farm I now live on, right of land on Gould Island, half right in common, &c., housing and farming utensils, great fable, &c. To son Jaines, south half of farm, with small house on it, hilf right in commons, right in Dutch Is- land, great chest, silver spoon, de., at age. To daughter Hisanali Sineum, ST. To daughter Mary Carr, £10, at ciglitcen, and feather bed, and to daughters Mercy, Avis, Patience, Phebe sud Sarah Carr, like legacies at ciguiteen.
Inventory, £290, 14. 3d., viz : feather beds, 2 spoons and 2 cups of silver £4. 73., pewter, pair worsted combs, looms, 15 neat cattle, 4 horsekind, 140 sheep, 4 swine, negro woman £35, &c.
(2d WIFE.)
i b.
Newport, R. L.
1. Sarab,
m. 1700, Jun. 18.
¿ d. 1717 (-) 5 b. 1684, May 19.
( DAMARIS ARNOLD,
of Josiah & Sarah (Mills)
Arnold.
He was a shipwright.
1.01. Frecman.
1717. His daughter Sarah, joined with her husband, George Piggott, schoolmaster, in a suit against Stephen Mumford. She is called a minor, though married, and the sole heir of Francis Carr, late of Newport
Newport, R. I
IX. ( JAMES,
1701.
Freeman.
( h. 1682.
1. Jobn. 170: 0 -. 10.
X. ( SARAH,
2. Mary, 171: 5- 14.
m. 1:05. Jan. 10. Joux HAMMETT,
i d. 1765, Feb. 8. & h. 1680.
3. Thomas,
171: 3; - 11.
d. 1773, Mar. 20. of
Hammett.
( h.
1. Mary.
150. ME. :
i d.
2. John, :704 ': 02.
4 b.
3. C'alch,
of John & Sarah ( 1
Godfrey.
4. Elizabeth, 120
5. Francis,
6. Patience.
i b. 1667.
Jamestown, R. I.
1. Edward, 16-2 -
7 d. 1711, Oct. 14.
2. Hannab, 10- 05 -3.
3. Mary, Ib :: 0 : 25.
4. Mercy, 10º F. .. . 4.
5. Avis, 16M. M .- 13.
6. Patience, 1Tv: F- . : 4.
7. James, 170. 0.2 91.
8 Phebe,
Newport, R. I.
1. Samuel,
2. Caleb,
3. Ann.
WAITE EASTON,
1 b. 1659, Dec. 15.
Newport, R. I. 1. Job. 16% Oct 21.
V. ( MERCY, 111. 7 d. 1717.
XI. ( ELIZABETHI, - m. 1701, May 28. ( Jous GODFREY,
VIII. FRANCIS.
,
CARR (JOHN.)
JOHN,
Kings Town, R. I.
1670, Mar. 23. He and an Indian named Quina- bunt linving broken prison the 24th of December, Inst past, at night, and got over to Narragansett. where they both fare ont threatenings to du mischief to the English then some tending, and having been some months prist preparing to night and drawing the Indians into their conspiracy : therefore the Assembly desire the sachems Mosup and Niuecratt to apprehend the said offenders.
1678. Jun. 12. It was ordered by Assembly that all the estate of John Carr shall be liable to answer jadement and sena aer of last General Court of Trials held in May last. according to sentence of the court, and the Assembly gives power to any two mungistrate & to dispose of the boly of said Carr to be transported to some other place of country, he serving as a servant till all manner of crisis and charge be defraved by the produce thereof, and to remain in prison for the present.
1686, Jun. 24. Complaint was made to Assembly by James Corse, late servant to Join Carr, that he had been dismissal after many years service without necessary apparel, and the court ordered mid Carr to provide saul servant oue suit of clothes, a shirt, stockings, and shoes, within ten days or else pay £4.
1697, Sep. 6. Taxed 68. 4d.
1700 ± Will proved. Overscer Thomas Stanton. He leaves his estate to cousins, appar- ently, one of them being Ambrose Leach. (Only) fragmentary parts of the copy of will are pre- served.)
CARR (ROBERT).
ROBERT,
16. 1614 td. 1691.
D.
5 b. 1 d.
Newport, R. I.
He was a tailor.
1635. He embarked in ship Elizabeth and Ann at London, agel twenty one, bringing with him his younger brother Chicb.
1630, Feb. 21. Portsmouth. Admitted an inuab- itant
1641, Mar. 16. Newport. Freeman 1655. Freenian.
1670, Jun. 20. Ilis boat was procured by the Sergeant to transport persons that were to go to Narragansett as Conimissioners from Ritode Island in regard to the trouble about jurisdiction in Narragansett (between Connecticut and Rhode Island.)
1670, Oct. 26. He and Sve others were appointed to make a rate for Coranicut Island.
1671. Jan. 30. He was allowed 19. for several public services done by him and his sloop and hands to this day.
1671, Sep. 25. He and others were appointed to make a rate and levy an assessment on Conanicut.
1677, Mar. 16. He deeded two parcels of land for £100. part paid by Nicholas Davis during his ufe! and part by his son s moa Davis since.
1677, Jan. 11. The Assembly met at his house at eight o'clock in the morning.
1678. Nov. 15. He was granted £1, 4s. by As- sembly for service doce by his son Caleb and bis sloop, in transporting Magistrates to Narra- ganscit
1680, Taxed £1, 5s. 11 .d.
1681. Apr. 90. Wit-pmved 1dsl, Oct. 4. Exx. wife - and sons Caleb and Robert. Over- wefs, brother Caleb Carr. and Walter Clark. He declares his intention of starting on a voyage i to New York and New Jerar. To etdes chid Caleb all lands at Jamestown, be faring to! trwator's wife 510. per annum for lite. To John Hicks and his children by daughter Mary. 500. To um Robert dwching boue mal waart at Nowget (with liberty to other children to ne said wharf and the wrin, hr paying ET yearly to testater's wife. To soon Kak certain land, he paying El to tedator's wie. To duighter Hargcan't all the sucep at Jamestown, and pro- son Caleb. To somin-law James Brown, and children bo bath by my daughter Ehzsurth, the land bo bath built ujem, etc.
I. ( CALEB, m. PHILLIP GREENE,
j b. d. 1690. [ b. 1658, Oct. 7. 1 d. 1690 + of John & Ann (Almy)
2. Cxich,
1679, Mar. IL. 1631, Oct. 16.
(She m. (2) --- Dickinson.)
1679. Freeman.
1688. Jan. 27. Will-proved 1690, Mar. 3. (Dated at Jamestown and proved at Newport.) Exx. wife Phillip. He mentions wife Phillip, eldest son Caleb, sous William, Robert and Job, daughters Mary Carr and Philip Carr (not yet eighteen). cousin Nicholas Carr, father Major Joba Greene and brother- in-law Peter Greene.
1690, Mar. 3. Phillip Carr, widow and executris of Caleb Carr, of Jamestown, deceased, humbly aboweth by petition to Assembly, that there being no Town Council in Jamestown, she cannot there bave her husband's will proved, and prays that order be given the Recorder to perfect the matter. I The Recorder was ordered (the will having been proved in Council) to place said will in the General Council Book and to grant letters to the executris.
II. ( ELIZABETH, 0
1 d. 1683 +
m. ( JAMES BROWN, ( b.
1 d. 1683 (-) j b.
1 d.
Įb. 3 d. § b. 1660.
of
Hicks.
( RALPE EARLE,
d. 1757.
of William & Mary (Walker) Earle
Newport, R. I.
1. Robert, 2. Abigail,
( ELIZABETH LAWTON,
of George & Elizabeth (Hazard) Lawton.
He was a merchant.
1697. Grand Jury.
1608-90-1700-1-2-3. ¿ sustant.
1639, Ang. 14. He and wife Elizabeth deeded a house and lot to our son George Hicks, for love, &c.
1702, Sep. 17. He was appointed on a Committee to draw up an address to her Majesty, relating to the uulitia, Sc., a demand having been made on Rhode Islandt by Colonel Dudley, Governor of Massa- chusetts, for the whole militia of Rhode Island.
1703. Jul. 8. Will-proved 1704. Feb. 5. Exx. wife Elizabeth. Overseer, brother-in-law Robert Lawton. To wite Elizabeth all estate to bring up his children Robert and Abigatt till of age, and then Robert to have mansion house at Newport, north side of highway, shop. wharf, warehouse, de, and seal ring. To daughter Abigail certain land, except what is given George Hicks and a piece of land I gave to set a Church of England on.
1710, Sep. 20. The will of his son Robert (proved 1710, Oct. 2), makes his mother Elizabeth, sole heir. 1722, Mar. 2. Will-proved 1724, July 4. Wilow Elizabeth. Exe. Thomas Cornell, George Lawton, and Jonathan Nichols. To grandson James Honeyman. all land and houses and his grandfather's silver lifted sword and seat ring at age, and she also mentions her granddaughter Elizabeth Dunbar. i and husband George Dimmbar, great grandson Robert Dunbar, kindred Major James Brown, Esck Brown, wite of EAward Thurston, Job Carr, cooper, the four children of Joun fix, ship carpenter, deceased, and the late Mary fix, now wife of Ralph Earle.
V. ( EsKK, 1 b. ? d. 1744.
( SUSANNA, 1 b.
of
Little Compton, R. L. 1. Mary. 2. Sarah, 3. Elizabeth.
1687. Jul. : 4.
16-9, Mur. : 7. 1691. Jul. %%. 1693, Ang. 37 1696, Frh. M.
1897. Aug. 1. He and wife Sucinna sold Robert Carr, of Newport, half an acre there for $20. 1730, May 16. Will-proved 171. Nov. 12. Ex. w Robert. To son Robert whole estate, real and ! personal, except the burial place where I trave laid my dead, near dwelling houses and he de sites thatti ;. Sieinne, a handsome stone wall be created about the graves, enclosing quarter of an acre for children and ! N. Margaret, chielren's children. To chikiren of daughter Mary Brownelt, wite of John Brownch, 610. Toi 9. Rddwrt, daughter Sarah Thurston, 55. To daughter Elizabeth, wife of Samort Wilbur, 53. To daughter . 10. Thankful, Anne, wife of Jonathan Wood, 55. To daughter Susanna, wite of Thomas Wilbur, 53. To children of daughter Margaret Domon, 00, viz .: 520, rach. To daughter Thankful, wife of William Lake, 1 £7. To granddaughter Mary, wile of Nathaniel Potter, 404. To granddaughter Deborub, daughter of ton Fark, decensed, 250. at cightevir.
VI. { MARGARET, 1 b.
4. Esek, 5. Anna, 6. Martha, jeux, May . 1:00, Sop. = ). 1701. Jan. i. 1706, Feb. 24. 1:00. Apr. S.
1. John, 2. James, 3. Esek,
1671.
1679, Mar. £
of Chad & Elizabeth ( 1 Brown.
ILI. [ MARY, { m. (1) JOHN HICKS,
nı (2)
IV. ( ROBERT,
( b.
¿d. 1704. ( b. 1 d. 1724.
Jamestown, R. I. | 1. Robert, 1678. Jul. .
Greene.
3. William, 4. Robert, 3. Job. 6. Mary, 7. Phillip, 1689, Dec. &
40
THOMAS Im. id 1719 = 4 h.
SARAH,
+ d. 170G +
Newport. R. I. By tradition, he was son of one of the English planting familiesof U'Ister County, Intund. His father and mother and all his family were de. stroved in the Irish nossaere ( 141, 0. 1. 2 1), be. a childt being savet by his unele and carriel to his Dlatives in Hogertershire. The tradition further says that he sailed for America from Plymouth, England.
1693. May 20. He and Thomas Cuery, Jr., were witnesses to A dood from June Sweet of East Greenwich to Thomas Weaver of Newport 1202, Mar. 4. He bad land laid out.
CASEY.
I. ( THow is.
REBECCA, { d. 1719 + of
1093, May 20. He was witness to a dent with Thomas Casey, Sr.
1710. Se. 5. Hetellel Thomas Casy Ja), brought wit aquest Richard Allen. Judgment was given for defendant
Warwick, Seitaste, Coventry. R. I.
1. Thonias, 1706. Nov. 18.
2. Sila. 1704, Oct. 20. 3. MATy. 1710, 5op. 10.
4. Sarılı, 1715, Sp. 29. 5. Edward, 1718. Feb. 14.
He was a tailor. His marriage took place at Newport.
1712. Jul. 31. Warwick. He sold to John Grvene, son of James, certain undivided land for $90.
1714, May 4.
Freeman.
1719, Jul. 18. He was one of the appraisors of inventory of James Sweet.
1742. Sep. 19. Lieutenant
1750, Mar. 8. HIr bought 50 acres in Scituate of son Edward.
1651, Apr. 17. Scituate. He took the outh against bribery and corruption.
1700, Mar. 29. He and son Edward sold to Nathan Brown, of Swanzey, 100 acres in Scituate, and movel to Coventry.
1764, Jal. 10. Will-proved 1:65. Apr. 20. Ex. son Edward. H- calls himself "far advanced in years." To son Thomas, a French gun. To daughters Mary Weaver and Sarah Whitford, one Spanish milled dollar each. To son Edward the rest of personal estate.
He was buried in his own ground at Seiturute.
It is from Thomas' ( Adams, Thomas", through Silas4, and Wanton. that Major General Silas Caseys, U. S. Army, and his son Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey:, U .. S. Army, are descended.
III. ( SAMUEL, m. 1715, Sep. 23. { d. 1232. Mar.
i b.
( DORCAS ELLIS. Ż d.
of
Ellis
1713, May 5. Frreman.
1715.
Kings Town. Ear mark reconled.
1717.
He bought 32 acres of John and Susanna Hyaris.
1727. Dec. 30.
He sold land.
1734, Apr. 30.
North Kingstown. Freeman.
1787.
Justice of the Peace.
1738, Jul. 10. He deeded land to son Thomas.
1740. Grand Jury. He beld the offices of Overseer of the Poor, and sealer of flax, &c., at about this time.
1743-43-41 45-46-47. Exeter, Auditor of Town Treasurer's accounts.
1744, Jun. 25. Ear mark recorded.
1744. Jul. 23. He deeded lands to son John.
1745, Apr. 17. He deeded lands to son Sainnel Jr.
1745. Moderator of Town Meeting.
1747.
1748.
Town Council Grand Jury.
1732, Apr. 8.
Administration to son Thomas.
1752, May 7. Inventory €2.803 18s. Gl. viz: wearing apparel £133. 10s., linen wheel, quilting frame. 2 pair cards, warming pan, cheese press, 3 silver spoons, cash 577. 6% .. books 5:2. 8. 3 mares horse, 2 colts, 1 pair oxen, 2 pair steers, 14 cows, 10 young cattle, 5 calves, 74 sheep, 29 lambs, 2 sows, 8 pigs, 9 geese, 18 goslings.
CHAMBERLIN.
) b. 1626.
JOBS, m. (1) 1653, May 19, ANN BROWN,
4 b.
of Willian m. (2) 6 b.
Brown.
CATHERINE CHATHAM, ¿ d.
of Chatham.
Boston, Mass., Newport, R. I. He was a currier.
1651. He was of Boston thus early.
1690, Jun. 1. He was present at the execution of Mary Dyer, and was drawn to visit those in prism, "and soon tasted of your cruelty and bath been much and long imprisoned by you. 1 and though still you have sorely shot at bim yet ! bis bow shides in wrength, bring enabled to : bear a'l your cracity and stand a faithful witness for the Lord against you."
1681, Bop. 9 H- had been nine times whipped by this dite as asserted in B .- hop's " New England ; Jndgirl." The sime authority, says that Cathia- ! Fine Chathamn, "came from London through many trials and hund travels to Burton and i appeir I Hlouhed with sarkcloth as a sign of the . indignation of the L, or i oming upon you." She. Was put: into pri-na, whipped at Deunam, again Impriesneat af Boston & long sen-on to pay a line : : " Inat the Lord otherwise provmiei for her an 1 j disappointed you, for the we took to wife by John ( hamtwerl inc and so became in inhabitant | of Brit .. B."
1664. Newport.
1600. Apr. The Quaker records give his death at this slate, but this could not have boca if him daughter Jane was horn 1667. Dec.
I. ( Axx.
[ b. 1654, Feb. 8. id.
II. ( ELIZABETH,
6 b. 165G, Oct. 25.
1d.
III. ( HENRY,
'In.
3 a: 1700 (-)
( b. 7 d. of
1640. Mar. 20. He, calling himself eldest son of John Chamberlin, deceage, of Rhode Island, sold Valentine Huchibstone of Newport, all interest in his father's estate in Rhode Island.
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