The first settlers of Rhode Island had a lively spirit of independence and a love of country and its rich resources, courage matched only by their love for adventure and the desire to protect and defend their development, which is grew directly out of their way of life terms. The place names has grown from a pragmatic approach to the creation of maps, the topography, landmarks, vegetation, and the history of its prominent families and accounting for contributions madehistorically, socially and technically to the "birth" of this region.
Research on the hills and valleys of the former King's County, by a chronicle of the history of Washington County and the topography of their way and place names reflect. Topography is often the most obvious to define a region, even if already shown early confusing at times. The purchase Pettaquamscutt, named for the current between Hammond and Hill Kingstown Saunderstown, was made in 1657 for 16 pounds by the Two LandsSociety that led to John Hull, a Boston jeweler. The border has been disputed for years by Iceland Connecticut and Rhode. Men Rhode Iceland has said that if the Narragansett river above, the Charter of power was in the Pawcatuck River near the Great Swamp.
These issues occupied the English courts for many years and was about the meaning of a name. While most of the Huguenots French armies had settled Frenchtown, where names likeprosper [Marquis de] Lafayette Mawney (de Moine), Connecticut has gone to ground, but they remained two and in fact were among the signatories of the Pettaquamscutt purchase.
In what may have been less populated areas, full of rugged and wild places, with street names regional award was "Gravelly hill, turn Sand" and "Riverside" made. If some vegetation was prominent names such as "Bitter Sweet", "Butternut" and "Lindenbrook" he said. Moreattractions such as Tower Hill, where commissioners could "take over in Narragansett, and such bodies are given and that these plantations are almost ready for", as shown in 1672 by the General Assembly which met well in Newport, have been given more specific names. The Commission had at the Bull House, which was destroyed by fire and meet its inhabitants killed by the Indians, with the degree of measures to fight the Great Swamp King Philip.
The BostonNamcook neck region or in Indian, was the rich strip of land between the river and bay Pettaquamscutt and north of the bay. Because the land was so important for the maintenance of the first settlements, its a shame fertile specific notation has been given. Belonging to the crown of England back in place names such as "Kingstown", "Charlotte", "Carolina Back" and "Charlestown" in reference to King Charles II of England, and in honor of Queen Anne, Queen's River "and" Queen's Valley. "Kingston has been called "Little Rest" until 1826, probably because there are five restaurants in the vicinity of King's County [after King George III] Court House. In the days of horse travel, pensions were parliamentarians who traveled attended some 'rest. The British occupied Newport for three years during the Revolutionary War, and another central government was necessary. The General Assembly of the rest was a little active and important center of the fightfor independence. Not until 1781 was renamed King's County Washington County in 'perpetual and grateful remembrance "of Washington" distinguished achievements and exploits. "
Specific uses of roads and trails are names such as "Rail Road Bridge, Post Road and Old Coach Road noted." Other names have been listed in this category, "Miner," "Cook" and "Carpenter", are the names.
The Native American is a party to the resolution of Rhode Island is evidentin the area around Slocumville called "Indian Corner", where it seems that there are still traces of the tribe, like the giant carved totem assigned outside a modern home. Near Indian Corner, according to legend, there is a rock, can be seen from the blood to flow at times. The area takes its name from the battle once between Narragansett and whites. Many were buried near the rocks, and a number of bones were found over the years. Other names like "Tuckahoe""Yawgoo" and "Tomahawk" therein. The practice of scalping their victims 'Indian' was not caused by Native Americans, but were informed by the French. Until then, all the tribes cut off their heads to symbolize the victory in the war. rivers throughout Rhode Island are Usquepaug given the original name of India, and how the Annaquatucket. The Narragansetts were previously peaceful tribes live up to their fight against disease, hunger and the loss of theircountries of origin, which forced the Puritans. rivers throughout Rhode Island are Usquepaug given the original name of India, and how the Annaquatucket.
Five white men from Newport, the original signatories of the Pettaquamscutt acquisition, settled in the region. was acquired in 1657 a piece of land, for 16 pounds, about $ 32.00 today by the chief sachem of the Narragansetts by John Parker, Samuel Wilbor, Thomas Mumford, Samuel Wilson and John Hull Goldsmith. ThisCountry, such as the purchase Pettaquamscutt is known, was located in the town of South Kingston and measured about twelve square miles.
Large tracts of land have remained in families for centuries by the laws of Iceland Rhode safe. No country can be personal debts mounted, while the owner was a resident of Rhode Island. Where a will was given preference to the eldest son, and located next eldest sons went Testament. The laws were written in favor of landlords, andLand value of £ 200 was needed to vote. These laws created a society of wealth and distinction, without any previous laws in other colonies to the north of the Mason-Dixon line. In fact, the Narragansett plantations, since the area was called, had more in common with Virginia and South Carolina plantation owners than their neighbors in Massachusetts.
The most important feature in the name of this region is the legacy of prominent citizens to leave the colony. Cartographers paidA tribute to influential families and industry, has granted the region. The historian Roger E. Potter, a descendant of James Potter, owner of a factory of cotton and wool in 1800, specializing in "cloth Jean, and John Potter, said that once the owner of the Inn Kingston in 1755," All that remains are Printed references to us of our ancestors hardworking and enterprising, who remembers how impressive legacy. "
The dangers of Boston Neck, the Perrys of Kingstown, the Saundersfor which Saunderstown, and the Robinsons are called to the south of Saunderstown only seen some of the recurring names, always on road signs, the plots historical and revoked in writing. Tom Hazard, learned and maintained, purchased in 1738 Boston Neck for $ 29.00 per acre. His court became a successful operation with 4,000 sheep, wool and flax production, 150 dairy cows that supplied and 24 cheeses a day, employs 12 women and their assistants only in the dairy sector alone. In case of danger"Pension", congratulated able to help streamline her room and kitchen, seventy.
Repetious Many names have contact with their honorable service to their country in their struggle for independence, not the least of these is the Perry family, is named for the Perryville. Edward Perry was a dissenting Quakers, who emigrated from England in 1650. His views continued to cause problems for him, but he wrote religious works and became a respected citizen. His brother Benjamin,Grandfather of Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the famous naval battle of Lake Erie, was a prominent Quaker and one of five men who Ebenezar Slocum pays 40 shillings for the position of the Quaker Meeting House in Tower Hill Road. Samuel Perry, son of Edward died in 1716, so a willingness to £ 700 with 1500 acres of real estate and a gristmill with his son, James. This was a key element in the economy of America first. The mill is still running and has been in the last century belonged to theMrs. Rowland Robinson, whose family history follows.
Rowland Robinson was a wealthy planter and slave trader known racers West India, a shipment of African slaves brought to South Ferry 1710th His intention was the strongest of workers continue to build his new home. His conscience got the better of him, and he kept them all, build housing for them to import into the new house, no longer slaves. Jamestown is still inhabited by many ancestors of Robinson, so thatThe Robinson quite common on Conanicut Iceland.
members of the Saunders family were famous shipbuilder and inventor. They lived in what was "Willettstown" to the greatest number of ships built Saunders became known as Saunderstown. Captain John Aldrich Saunders, an ancestor of Tobias Saunders, one of the original purchaser of Misquamicut, invented the sword in 1813, which until 1865 was patented by his nephew, John G. Saunders. Captain Saunders was born in 1786 Westerly has a lot of criticism for his "Nonsuch", a tri-keeled 50-ton vessel [Trimaran today], 65 'long, given the balance of 5 1 / 2 feet and only 24 "of freeboard. For the boat Sailing close to the loading and unloading of banks, had a large flat floor and could not walk the earth in deep water and loaded directly from the truck or car. Because there was no bowsprit, can be downloaded from all sides. Stillman Saunders Newport ferry built in 1907.
Many of the ancestors of the famous> Rhode Iceland families have permanent residence in the region of their ancestors. Many are still active in similar occupations. The Saunders moved to Wickford Bay, and as already mentioned, Carpenter [nee Perry] Grist Mill has been owned and operated until recently by Mrs. Rowland Robinson.
"These were the men and their comrades from the small state,
and their descendants have helped people during their marriage
Descendants have not only established a generalRelations with
between them but also absorbed the best of the element outside
houses that looked at them during the long colonial period. "
Edgar Mayhew Bacon, BayResources Narragansett:
History of Washington and Kent County, Rhode Island, JR Cole, WW Preston & Co., New York, 1889.
Narragansett Bay, by Edward Bacon Mayhew, GP Putnam & Sons, New York, 1904.
Indian names of places in Rhode Island, by Usher Parsons, Providence, Knowles, Anthony& Co., 1861.
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