William Carpenter (Rhode Island colonist)
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William Carpenter (c.ā1610 ā 7 September 1685) was a co-founder of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, born about 1610, probably in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. He died September 7, 1685, in the Pawtuxet section of Providence, now in Cranston, Rhode Island. He was listed by 1655 as a "freeman" of the colony.
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William Carpenter | |
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Born | abt. 1610 |
Died | 7 September 1685 Providence (Pawtuxet section now in Cranston) |
Known for | First surnamed Carpenter to make permanent residence in America |
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