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- The Walter G. Rhodes Family
Born in Providence RI, married in North Kingston RI, Walter G. Rhodes and wife Mary Hill lived in North Kingston and Exeter RI until after the War of the Revolution. W.G.R. is recorded as having signed a petition for a ferry to be operated between North Kingston and Newport on May 4, 1765. He is listed as a member of the Baptist Church in Exeter RI Oct. 1777. According to family sources, Walter was the son of Captain Samuel B. Rhodes who commanded an English merchant vessel and under whom W.G.R. served. The RI Archive records show that W.G.R. served in the Revolution as a Sargeant, Capt. Joshua Davis's Co. North Kingston RI; Col. Charles Dyer's Regt. on Pay Abstract, served for ten days from Aug 22, 1778 to Aug 31, 1778. In his pension application papers, Samuel Rhodes, eldest son, indicates that the family lived in Exeter RI 1776 until after the War of the Rev. They were there for both the 1774 and 1782 Exeter RI census. In 1774, Walter was listed as having 1 male over 16, 6 under; 1female over 16, 1 under. He is listed on page 166 of the RI Census, living next to John Rhodes (1-1-2-3). The 1782 census listed Walter Rodes with 6 males under 16, two 16-22, 1 female under 16 and Walter and Mary 22-50 yrs. John Rodes is listed on the same page as well (no page number available).
On February 14, 1760, Walter made application to the North Kingstown Town Council to administer his mother's estate. This was approved, but later changed to Martha Rhodes, Walter's sister. Witnesses, Samuel Boone jr, James Boone and Benjamin Cole.
Sometime late in 1782 or early 1783 the family moved to Stephentown NY, then part of Stephan Van Renssalaer's Patroon System land area. A document of 1783 shows Walter G. Rhodes and wife Mary writing to the Baptist Church of Exeter RI for their letters of membership and for permission to organize a church in the area of Berlin NY. The date of organization for the Baptist Church of Berlin NY is given as 1784, also listing names of Abel and William Ebenezer Rhodes. Renssalaer County Histories mention early settlers-1786- Walter Roads (Sylvester) also W.Rhodes-lotholder west of the Hoosick River in the county (then Albany). Mentioned as prominent residents in 1800 are Ebenezer Rhodes and Samuel Rhodes. (History of Renssalaer County NY courtesy of Gary L. Rhodes))
According to tradition, all of Walter G. Rhodes sons were Baptist ministers, as was Walter himself. There is never a reference in any records as to what the "G" in his name was for, although some speculate that it may have been for Greene.
Also according to tradition (Nell McCoy notes) Walter had two brothers. This seems to be substantiated in the will of John Keyes (sailor on the sloop "Africa" under Captain Samuel Rhodes) dated October 5, 1736. In it he states, "I give unto Captain Samuel Rhodes commander of the sloop Africa twenty pieces of eight.... and I give unto his eldest son all my wages except ten pounds I give unto my friend Robert Bevell..." (Court Files Suffolk Co Massachusetts #46527). This son could not be Walter, since he was not born until 1738.
An interesting ad ran in the March 10, 1795 edition of the Newport Mercury: "A convenient house, with a merchant's house adjoining, and about 12 acres of good land, with a barn, store house, and other buildings thereon standing, still in good repair, situated in Westerly, about eight rods East of Pancatuk Bridge, a good stand for merchandising and public house, and has been occupied for that purpose several years by Walter Rhodes, Esq. For particulars inquire of Walter Brand near the premises, or the subscriber in Richmond. Samuel Brand, Richmond, February 28, 1795." So perhaps, Walter was the proprietor of this business.
Hi Carl:
I am a professional genealogist who has worked for Gary Rhodes and he has asked me to follow up with you on your questions on information previously reported to him:
Regarding Hannah Rhodes being Samuel Rhodes wife:
Samuel Rhode's first wife was Martha:
On November 10, 1722, Samuel Rhodes and his wife Martha sell property inherited from his mother (Sarah Rhodes Allen who was the first wife of our Captain William, Samuel's father). (Newport 2:421-422). We
can therefore conclude that Samuel was married to Martha Boone by this date. (From other evidence, not presented herein, we can conclude that Samuel and Martha gave birth to a first child named William
Rhodes.)
North Kingstown Cemetery Inscription as recorded in RIGR Vol 18, 128.
Rhodes, Martha wife of Samuel, dau of Samuel and Mary Boone, died 7 August 1723 aged 19y 3m 9d. A note is added by that "Capt. Samuel Rhodes married Sarah Boone 6 Mar 1724." Beeman suggests "perhaps a
sister of Martha." We believe that the recording note is in error and that Samuel Rhodes married first Martha Boone and after her death, her sister Hannah Boone prior to 15 July 1728:
Samuel Rhode's second wife before November 8, 1727 was probably Hannah Boone:
Hannah Rhodes signs as a witness to her father's claim.
From the Newport Court of Common Pleas: Samuel Boone of North Kingstown, merchant, vs. Richard Robbins of North Kingstown, husbandman, for 7:7:0 due by bond dated 8 November 1727, witnessed by James Eldred
and Hannah Rhodes. Writ dated 15 July 1728; Nathaniel Newdigate attorney.
Samuel Rhodes died intestate.
His estate was probated on June 14, 1756 and the widow Hannah Rhodes was named administrator. The author's (John Redfern) interpretation of the record follows.
From Book 8:280
"To all persons to whomever they Prefer Come Greetings Know Ye that upon the ---of James Dyer, the Town Council of North Kingstown Received Information that Capt. S--- Rhode late of said Northkingstown had
Dyed. Who dyed Intestate and having whilst ---- goods and Chattel within said Town, the administration therof is hereby committed to Hannah Rhodes of said North Kingstown Widow dec. She well and truly to
Administer on the ----. Do all things Need full and necessary in the said Administration and Exhibit or cause to be Exhibited a true and perfect inventory of the whole --- estate of the said deceased to the
town council ------ Within one month time from the Date ---- Exhibit or cause to be Exhibited a true account of her administration about and within one years time from Date hereof or When there unto Lawfully
_____. In Witness where of and by order of the Town Council I have signed the Letter of Administration and with the counsel seal the day and date June 14, 1756 SamL Thomas "
I did not find that an inventory was filed in this case.
Hannah Rhodes died Intestate:
I have been through the records at North Kingstown and cannot find any additional information on the administration of Hannah Rhodes's estate other than the information that I provided to Gary and which you
quoted:
From the probate records of the Town of North Kingstown 1756-1768:
Hannah Rhodes died intestate prior to February 14, 1760. The author's (John Redfern) interpretation of the record follows.
From Book 9:504 Rhodes, Hannah, Administration
"Whereas Walter Rhodes hath maid application for council for administration on the estate of his mother Hannah Rhodes, late of North Kingstown the 14th day of February 1760, but now dy ____ the information
of Samuel Boone, Jr., that this town appoint his sister Martha Rhodes Administrator above said Estate, he, the said Walter not being now---ofoty to administer which is confirmed by Town_ council and
therefore do order that the issue a letter of administration on the above daughter giving Bonds with the Good Surreties as the law . A bond of five thousand pounds old Tine Approve of Saml Boone, Jr., James
Boone. We____and Benjamin Cole or Either two her bondsmen for her to perform...."
There is no closing of this estate and the records were probably part of those consumed by fire.
Regarding the Hannah Rhodes Witnesses:
Samuel Boone, Jr. is the son of Samuel Boone and Mary Sweet and the brother of both Martha and Hannah Boone who were both married to Samuel Rhodes.
James Boone is is the son of Samuel Boone and Mary Sweet and the brother of both Martha and Hannah Boone who were both married to Samuel Rhodes.
Benjamin Coles might be the Benjamin Coles that married Excuse Fones who was a sister to Mary Fones that married Ebenezer Hill and whose daughter (Ebenezer and Mary) married Walter Rhodes.
Regarding John Rhodes and Walter Rhodes Relationship
The relationship of John Rhodes (Exeter) and Walter Rhodes (Exeter and Berlin, New York) being brothers is circumstantial and no firm proof exists.
But consider the following:
In the 1774 RI Census John Rhodes of Exeter is recorded on the same page as Walter Rhodes (page 166)
FAMILIES.: Rhodes, John
WHITES. MALES. Above 16.: 1
WHITES. MALES. Under 16.: 1
WHITES. FEMALES. Above 16.: 2
WHITES. FEMALES. Under 16.: 3
In the 1774 RI Census, Walter is in Exeter and is recorded on the same page as John Rhodes (page 166)
FAMILIES.: Rhodes, Walter
WHITES. MALES. Above 16.: 1
WHITES. MALES. Under 16.: 6
WHITES. FEMALES. Above 16.: 1
WHITES. FEMALES. Under 16.: 1
Total.: 9
Although Walter is not recorded as a land holder, he is recorded next to John Rhodes suggesting a strong relationship in that he is probably living with John Rhodes, and their ages suggests perhaps brothers.
It appears Waller joined the Exeter Baptist Church:
From Arnold, James N. (James Newell), 1844-1927, Vital Record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850 : a family register for the people, Exeter. 1777 RHODES Walter, Oct. --, 1777 Member Exeter Baptist Church
Revolutionary War Records provided by the State Record Commissioner of Providence, RI indicate that Walter G. Rhodes served in Captain Joshua Davis Co., North Kingstown, RI, Col. Cas. Dyers Regiment from
August 1-22, 1778. Residence North Kingstown (Exeter). Private.
In the 1782 RI census, Walter is 6 1 2 - 1 1 11. His neighbors in Exeter were ___Vaughan and ___Vaughan,Jr Widow Bentley and Richard Boone and ___ Wilcox. (NEGHS 128:298)
John Rhodes is on the 1782 Tax List of Exeter
In the 1782 RI census, John Rhodes is 1 1 0 2 1 1.
Walter is gone from Exeter in 1790, but John is still there
John Rhodes of Exeter 1790 census
James Clark 3-2-3-0
Nathan Case 1-0-4-0-
John Rhodes 1-1-3-0-1
Robert Reynolds 1-1-0-1
Robert Reynolds, Junior 2-2-4-
Benjamin Bently
Gideon Cory
Benjamin Wait
Thomas Case 1-2-2-
Wills - John Rhodes of Exeter - yeoman - Dated Nov 2, 1791 and proved April 1797, pgs 77-78, receipts pgs 90-91. Mentions son John Rhodes, daughters Mary Allen wife of Joseph Allen, Hannah Case wife of Nathan Case, Elizabeth Case wife of Thomas Case (from receipts) Witn: Thomas Albro, Christopher Champlin, Deborah Justice. Wife Eunice is not named in Will but she gets her 1/3 in receipts(Will - EX 6:77-78) Receipts from all parties (Ex 6:90-91)
April 7, 1803 Jonathan Lillibridge of Ex yeoman appointed guardian to Eunice Rhodes of Ex widow of John Rhodes late of Exeter (Exeter Probate Records Vol 7, page 32). Jonathan Lillibridge married Mary Reynolds. Possibly Eunice is a Reynolds???? or a Wait??
The Will of John Rhodes does not mention wife Eunice although she received her 1/3 (Receipt 6:90-91). In this author's opinion Eunice was a second wife married after John Rhodes drew up his Will in April of 1791. John's first wife is probably Martha Cooper. John and Martha Sell Land in Exeter and he calls himself Blacksmith. In John Rhodes Will be leaves his blacksmith tools to his son John. Eunice is probably Eunice Wait Reynolds, daughter of Robert Reynolds and a neighbor.
Will: (EX 6: 77-78)
In the Name of God Amen this Twenty Second day of November and in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Ninety One the Last Will and Testament of John Rhodes of Exeter in the County of Washington and in the State of Rhode Island. Yeoman I John Rhodes as above Being in health of a Sound Disposing mind and memory thanks Be given to Almighty God for the Same. Calling to mind the mortality of my Body. firmly Bereaving it is appointed unto all men one to die and after that the Judgment do make and order this Instrument in writing to Be my Last Will and Testament that is to say for principally of all I Commit the Keeping of my Soul to almighty God that Give it me my Body to the Earth to Be entered therein at the discretion of nay executor herein after named as Touching Such worldly estate as it hath pleased god in this Life to Bless me with. I Give Demise and Dispose of the Same in the following manner and form.
Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Loving Son John Rhodes all my Real Estate as is butted and Bounded By my Deed to me is butted & Bounded to Be and Remain to him & his heirs forever with his paying all my just Debts and funeral Charges in Some Covenant Time after my Decease and also my will is that my Son John Rhodes Should Have all my Smith Tools & my Large Looking Glass with my Wareing apparel Saddle and Bridle.
Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Three Daughters Viz. Mary Allen and Hannah Case and Elizabeth Case. I Give and Bequeath unto these my three Loving Daughters all the Rest of my Estate herein and heretofore not given away to Be equally & Jointly Divided Between them three impartially after my Decease.
and Lastly I do nominate appoint and ordain & Constitute My Loving Son John Rhodes my whole and sole executor of this my Last Will and Testament & order him to See the same fulfilled according to the True Intent and meaning therof & do order him to pay all my Just Debts and funeral Charges in some convenient Time after my Decease wherefore I do hereby Revoke Disavow and Disallow all other Wills Gifts and Bequests heretofore maid By me and Confirm this to others to Be my Last Will & Testament in Witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal this 22nd Dy of November , 1797 Signed Sealed pronounced and Declared by the said John Rhodes to Be his last Will and Testament.
In the presents of
Thos Albro
Christopher Champlin
Deborah Justice (Joslin?)
Thomas Albro & Christopher Champlin Two of the Witnesses to the above and Before Written Will Personally appeared in Town Council of Exeter April 8, , 1797 on their Solemn engagement Did Severally declare that they Saw the Testator John Rhodes Sign Seal pronounce and Declared Will to Be his last Will & testament and at that time he was of a Sound mind and memory according to the Best of our Judgment & that they Two Set their hands thereto at the same time as Witnesses in the Testators Presents and in the Presents of each other that they saw the other witness to wit Deborah Justice (Joslin?) Set her hand there as a Witness at the same time & in the Testators Presents & in the Presents of each other for Which Reason I will allow to be lawfully approved By Council
Recorded April ? 1797
Stephen Reynolds, Clerk
(EX 6:90)
Exeter April the 10th Day 1797 then Received of John Rhodes as the Executor of the Last will and Testament to John Rhodes our Honourd father Deceased the full Sum of Seventy Silver Dollars it Being in full Discharge from all Singular the Gifts & Bequeaths Given to us in the Last Will and Testament of our honoured father John Rhodes of Exeter Deceased Say Received By us in Witness Whereof we have Set our hands and affixed our Seals the day and Date above in the Presents of Samuel Bissell, Thomas Albro (Signed by) Nathan Case and Hannah Case (Note: the above was received July 4, 1797 by Stephen Reynolds, Clerk)
Exeter April the 10th Day 1797 then Received of John Rhodes as Executor to the Last will and Testament of our honoured father John Rhodes Deceased the full Sum of Seventy Silver Dollars it Being in full Discharge from and the Gifts and Bequeaths Given to us in the Last Will and Testament of our honoured father John Rhodes Deceased and Say Received By us in Witness Whereof we have Set our hands and affixed our Seals the day and Date as above in the Presents of Thomas Albro, Samuel Bissell (Signed by) Joseph Allen and Mary Allen (Note: the above was received July 4, 1797 by Stephen Reynolds, Clerk)
Exeter April the 10th Day 1797 then Received of John Rhodes as Executor to the Last will and Testament of our honoured father John Rhodes Deceased the full Sum of Seventy Silver Dollars it Being in full Discharge from and the Gifts and Bequeaths Given to us in the Last Will and Testament of our honoured father John Rhodes Deceased and Say Received By us in Witness Whereof we have Set our hands and affixed our Seals the day and Date as above in the Presents of Samuel Bissell, Thomas Albro (Signed by) Thomas Case and Elizabeth Case (Note: the above was received July 4, 1797 by Stephen Reynolds, Clerk)
(EX 6:91)
Exeter April 1797 then Rec'd of John Rhodes as Executor to the Last Will & testament of my honored Husband John Rhodes of Exeter Deceased the full third part of all the Personal Estate of Honored Husband John Rhodes Deceased in Witness Whereof I Eunice Rhodes have hereto Set my hand and affixed my seal the Day and Date above
In the Presents of Eunice made her mark
Thos Albro
Samuel Bissel (?)
Other John Rhodes Information
From Land Records in Newport, we have established that John Rhodes of Newport and William Rhodes of Newport, the father of Samuel Rhodes were brothers (documentation of Land Records previously provided to Gary Rhodes). A manuscript of medical recipes was published by Williams brother John (Oct 20, 1730) and was later sold by John Rhodes of Exeter to Benjamin Wait Case of Newport:
From:
The Rhode Island Historical Magazine
edited by Henry Edward Turner, R Hammett Tilley
Published by The Newport Historical Publishing Co., 1880
Item notes: v.1-2 1880-1882
JOHN RHODES, EJ TS LIBER."
Such is the designation of a manuscript volume of medical recipes and miscellaneous matter bought of John J. Rhodes, of Exeter, in 1793 by Benjamin Waite Case, a Newport physician. The following memoranda were probably written in Newport by the original owner of the book, "John Rhodes, shopkeeper." "October ye 30th, 1720. The Great Tide yt came up to ye N. E. corner of my Shope at ye watch house, it was
So high yt it ran into Edward Thurston's celler in yt house where Mary Timblete lives.
1726-7.
No Snow this year till the 4th Day of February. King George the first Died about 3 o'clock on Sunday Morning, June 11, 1727, and King George ye Second was Proclaimed in New-Port Augst ye 24th, 1727. And in London June 14th, 1727.
Augst 20, 1730. Jeney made 2 pair of Pattones of ye best Sort and had don about 9 of ye Clock.
1731, Jun ye 29. Jeny mad 2 pr of womens Shoes on ye 8 and luidd don before night : wittnes Jeny.
The committee of Safety met by ajornment July 19, 1731."
The compiler seems to have had Home tincture of astrology, judging from the observations on the heavenly bodies which he occasionally quotes. He has left a proof of his small esteem for his Quaker neighbors, in the passage carefully transcribed by him from Hudibras, and beginning, "Quakers (that like to lanthorns, bear Their light within 'em) will not Swear."
An entry just above those which record the death of George I, and the accession of George II., and doubtless of the same loyal tenor, has been thoroughly erased, probably by the hand Which has left upon another page the following signature :
"John J. Rhodes, Exeter, 1792,
Sixteenth Year of INDEPENDENCE OF AMERICA."
The name of "Benjamin Waite Case, Philiatres," with the date of purchase from Mr. J. J. Rhodes.completes the story of the ownership of this curious relic of a day when books were valued in proportion to their scarcity quite as much as for their intrinsic excellence. Four pamphlets are bound up with these manuscript pages, entitled respectively, "The Curiosities of Common Water," "The Universal Pills ;" "Dr. Bateman's Drops," and "Observations on the Throat Distemper." E. B. C.
I have included as an attachment my notes file on your John Rhodes. They are simply notes of items found and are provided without conclusion.
Regarding Mayflower Connection:
The problem here on Gary's side is with Walter's wife Mary Hill. While the cemetery records indicate that Mary Hill was married to Walter Rhodes with a birth date that coinsides with the birth date of the
child of Mary Fones and Ebenezer Hill, the marriage dat e given is Jul 26, 1758. According to Providence provate records, on September 28, 1758, Daniel Fones received part of the Legacy for Mary and Martha Hill, as part of the settlement of the Estate of Ebenezer Hill.
The big question here is why did Daniel Fones receive the Legacy if Mary was married to Walter Rhodes?
Was it because she was under 18???
The inscription on the Headstone at Rhodes Cemetery in Berlin New York reads: Walter G. Rhodes, born at Providence, Rhode Island, May 19, 1738. Died at Berlin, New York, March 12, 1813. Mary Hill, his wife, born August 5, 1741, died at Berlin, New York January 20, 1787. They were married at North Kingstown, Rhode Island in 1758.
The Mayflower Society will not accept the above. I have submitted numerous applications and the above lacks detail.
The connection for a Mayflower Society application does not exist for John Rhodes who was probably Walters brother. Walter's Mayflower connection is through his probable wife Mary Hill a descendant of George Soule of the Mayflower..
While you can use any of the above information, I would apprciate your quoting me as the source of the same.
Good Luck in your future searches
John
----- Original Message -----
From: cflegal@sbcglobal.net
To: jrhodes@bluefrog.com
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:48 PM
Subject: RE: William Rhodes of RI
I assume you mean Berlin, NY. No I didn't receive that list. Does it include any linkage to the Exeter Case families?
Two pieces of information might settle my dilema on John Rhodes' parentage. The first would be the 1760 settlement of Hannah Boone Rhodes estate, probably mentioning all of her children. Alternately, the same for Samuel Rhodes estate circa 1755. Hannah's is the more likely to be found. Did John Redfern send you either of these?
--- On Sat, 1/3/09, jrhodes@bluefrog.com wrote:
From: jrhodes@bluefrog.com
Subject: RE: William Rhodes of RI
To: cflegal@sbcglobal.net
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 6:54 PM
Did I send you material on the Cases that were members of the Berlin Church the same time that Walter was? Did that for someone, can't remember, !!! They are listed as members in the Berlin Church, guess thats where I remember the names from
Gary
--- cflegal@sbcglobal.net wrote:
From: "Carl Flegal"
To:
Cc: "Thomas Wright"
Subject: RE: William Rhodes of RI
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:23:40 -0800
According to Redfern and Thomas Wright, Walter G. Rhodes is possibly a brother of John Rhodes, yeoman, of Exeter RI (about 1740-after 2 Nov 1791). However, I am missing the source that connects the two to each other.
I was aware of the hint of a Mayflower connection but did not know it was firm enough for an application to the Mayflower Society. If I can make a connection to this family I?ll be very interested in that line.
Here is my summary of my line:
John Rhodes, yeoman, of Exeter, RI (about 1740-after 2 Nov 1791)
The Will of John Rhodes of Exeter, yeoman - Dated Nov 2, 1791 and proved April 1797, pgs 77-78, receipts pgs 90-91. Mentions son John Rhodes, daughters Mary Allen wife of Joseph Allen, Hannah Case wife of Nathan Case, Elizabeth Case wife of Thomas Case (from receipts) Witnesses: Thomas Albro, Christopher Champlin, Deborah Justice. Wife Eunice is not named in Will but she gets her 1/3 in receipts (Will - EX 6:77-78)(?) Receipts from all parties (Ex 6:90-91) (Notes provided by J. R. Redfern). (Eunice must be a second wife of John Rhodes, married after Martha Cooper?s death.)
Hannah Rhodes? mother is listed as Martha Cooper (Rhodes John, and Martha Cooper; m. by C. Greene, Justice, Mar. 11, 1756) (Source unknown). This is the Hannah Rhodes (1765-1828) who married Nathan Case, granddaughter of Hannah (Boone) Rhodes.
Walter and John Rhodes are both in Exeter for the 1774 census where John has 1 male above 16, 1 male under 16, 2 females over 16 and 3 females under 16 (possibly wife Martha Cooper and 3 daughters born after 11 Mar 1756).
The 1790 census, taken 26 years later, also shows a John Rhodes, with a family of 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 3 females, and 1 slave, living next to Nathan Case (1 male over 16, 4 females) in Exeter. (This John Rhodes would have been nearly 60 years old if he is ?yeoman.? His son under 16 could possibly be John Rhodes, Jr., born near 1774 (under 16 in 1774) and still just under 16 when the 1790 census data was accumulated. By this time the 3 daughters would all be over 16.)
Exeter Probate Record (from Redfern)
Book 9:504 Rhodes, Hannah, Administration
3. Hannah Rhodes died intestate. The author?s interpretation of the record follows. A digitized copy of the original record is attached.
?Whereas Walter Rhodes hath maid application for council for administration on the estate of his mother Hannah Rhodes, late of North Kingstown the 14th day of February 1760, but now dy ____ the information of Samuel Boone, Jr., that this town appoint his sister Martha Rhodes Administrator above said Estate, he, the said Walter not being now---ofoty to administer which is confirmed by Town_ council and therefore do order that the issue a letter of administration on the above daughter giving Bonds with the Good Surreties as the law . A bond of five thousand pounds old Tine Approve of Saml Boone, Jr., James Boone. We____and Benjamin Cole or Either two her bondsmen for her to perform....? (This is possibly Hannah Boone Rhodes, second wife of Captain Samuel Rhodes. Who are Samuel Boone, Jr. and his ?sister? Martha Rhodes (is this his niece)??? Who is James Boone, her brother?)
?Hannah Case, wife of Nathan, d. 1 Oct 1828, age 64? (born in the two year period before 1 Oct 1765). She (Hannah Case Rhodes) is buried in:
historical cemetery #: CY109 Manchester Cemetery, Coventry, RI Location: 0 ft south of Washington St. At Knotty Oak east of end beside the N.Y. N.H. & H.R.R. track, are a number of burial lots. (?Coventry, Rhode Island, Historical Cemeteries,? by Dr. Bill Eddleman & John E. Sterling):
There is no record of Nathan Case being buried here. Possibly, Hannah was a widow in 1828. There is a Mary (Unis) Tanner, wife of (Deacon) Palmer Tanner, b. ca. 1788, died 26 Aug 1875, is buried near Hannah Case. Palmer and Mary Unis Tanner had a son John R(hodes) Tanner, b. ca. 1826. (personal note from Linda Matthew).
?According to the Rev. George C. Tanner in his book "William Tanner of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and his Descendants" (pub 1905), a Palmer Tanner (son of Nathan Tanner and Bertheno Briggs) born June 11th, 1784 married on July 25th, 1804, Mary Unis Case born August 20th, 1788. He died December 23rd, 1857. They had several children and one was named John Rhodes Tanner who was born on April 22nd, 1826 and died November 7th, 1848 and was single. Palmer and some of his children were buried in Knotty Oak Cemetery,? (personal note from John Allen Tanner). His brother Nathan Tanner married Anstis Case, sister of Mary Unis Case. Jeremiah Tanner, son of Palmer Tanner and Mary Unis Case ?was born on Prudence Island and is a descendant by his mother?s side from William Unis, one of the Waldenses who emigrated from Guernsey in France early in the 18th century.? (I conclude that John Rhodes?, yeoman, daughter Hannah Rhodes Case was buried near her daughters Mary Unis Case Tanner and Anstis Case Tanner, and grandson John Rhodes Tanner.)
From: jrhodes@bluefrog.com [mailto:jrhodes@bluefrog.com]
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 4:06 PM
To: cflegal@sbcglobal.net
Subject: RE: William Rhodes of RI
Your John that married a case, is a son of Walter and Mary Hill. Do you accept that as being fact? as best I can tell it is... Your last email seemed to question that? Just clarifying that!
We have submitted an application to the Mayflower Society through our Rhodes line, and Mary Hill to George Soule.
Thanks for getting back to us...
Gary
Most of the records from Berlin were destroyed but there are bible records listing the children of Walter and Mary Hill.
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