Newport Historical Society, Manuscripts and Archives Collection Inventory Please note these collections are largely unprocessed. The data presented here is to aid scholar and researcher access, while formal processing is underway. For processed collections, visit the Manuscripts and Archives Collection on the NHS Online Catalog at http://j.mp/nhsarchives, or locate our finding aids on RIAMCO, Rhode Island Archives and Manuscripts Collections Online, at http://j.mp/nhsriamco. For more information about the items here or to make an appointment, please contact NHS. 440: Series Note
245: Title Statement
Williams Collection
691: Local Subject 691: Local Subject Added Entry - Date Added Entry - Date
100: Main Entry - Personal Name
300: Physical Description
500: General Note
541: Immediate Source of Acquisition
J. Williams write O. Williams news of N. Williams capture by the British, his release, and subsequent trip to Amsterdam. Washington (Nine Partners), May 20, 1808
1808
Williams, John
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, Mary
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Williams, Nicholas
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes O. Williams about a sickness in Nine Partners, and speaks of crops, land and water in New York. He mentions the possibility of the family moving to Ohio. Nine Partners, June 7, 1812
1812
Williams, John
ms
Ohers mentioned: Williams, John D.; Williams, David; Williams, Nichiolas; Weeden, Catharine Weeden; Williams, Hezekiah
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Rotch, Thomas; Williams, Thomas
Williams Collection
J.D. Williams writes O. Williams that their faher had taken ill and gives a detailed account of the treatment. N. Williams appears ready to settle his debts. Nine Partners, May 6, 1810
1810
Williams, John D.
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, Elizabeth; Williams, Nicholas; Williams, Hezekiah
Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Obadiah; Willliams, John
Williams Collection
J.D. Williams writes J. Williams, Sr. news of famly and friends crop news, and thoughts of seleling his farm and moving. He speaks of his saddler trade. Nine Partners, July 4, 1813
1813
Williams, John D.
ms
Others mentioned: Weeden, Peleg; Marion Hoffmire Weeden, Catharine Williams; Williams, Obadiah
Williams, John, Sr.; Williams, Hezekiah
Williams Collection
J.D. Williams writes O. and R. Williams reporting the death of J. Williams of dropsy in the chest. He was asthmatic as a child. Troy, April 23, morning, 1818
1818
Williams, John D.
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, David; Marion Hoffmire Williams, Mary Dockray
Williams, Obadiah; Williams, Ruth Hadwin
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes O. Williams, one month after O. Williams' departure from Newport. News of O. Williams' finances in Newport, including the renting of his house and the status of his tanning business. He reports the death of Job Almy. Newport, October 22, 1812
1812
Williams, John Earl
ms
Ohers mentioned: Almy, Job; Marion Hoffmire Barker, Abram; Hadwin, Benjamin; Mott, Eliza Williams; Williams, Henry; Cornell, Lydia Hadwin
Williams, Obadiah; Williams, James; Rodman, David
Williams Collection
J. Williams write O. Williams about the volume of business in his saddler shop. He includes an account of O. Williams' business affairs in Newport. He adds brief notes on other relatives in NY. Newport, February 12, 1813 - 10 O'clock evening.
1813
Williams, John Earl
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, Marion Hoffmire James; Williams; sarah; Mott, Eliza Williams; Williams, Henry; Williams, Ann; Weeden, Catherine Willliams
Williams, Obadiah; Rodman, David; Williams, David
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes O. Williams to explain a misunderstanding over a kettle. He reports on financial matters and mentiones the death of Dr. Easton. D. Rodman adds a short note about bsiness on the back. Newport, March 21, 1813
1813
Williams, John Earl
ms
Others mentioned: Williams, Marion Hoffmire Samuel; Greene, Abigail; Earl, John
Williams, Obadiah; Rotch, William; Rodman, David
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes O. Williams about the consequences of the British invasion of Newport, including economic hardships. He reports the death of J. Mansfield. Newport, September 10, 1814
1814
Williams, John Earl
ms
Marion Hoffmire
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes R. Williams about family and friends. Newport, September 10, 1814
1814
Williams, John Earl
ms
Others mentioned: Cornell, Walter Marion Hoffmire
Williams, Ruth Hadwin; Arnold, Elizabeth Hadwin
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes C. Carman of family and reports that S. Williams has received a legacy of $1,000 from her Uncle Earl, and explains the further division of the estate. Aurora, January 12, 1852
1852
Williams, John Earl
ms
Marion Hoffmire Others mentioned: Earl, Dorcas Barney; Williams, Sarah; Williams, Henry; Williams, Samuel; Williams, James; Mott, eliza Williams; Williams, Maria; Greene, Abigail Earl; Williams, Charles T.; Williams, Eunice; Kelly, eunice; Purdie, John; Burling, e.; Williams, Julia; Carman, Thomas
Carman, Catharine Williams; Earl, John
Williams Collection
J. Williams writes C. Carman expressing his grief at the death of D. Purdie's daughter, Catharine. He reports on crop news and mentions plans for a woman's school in Aurora. He writes briefly on the problems of the Quakers. Aurora, January 24, 1855
1855
Williams, John Earl
ms
Marion Hoffmire others mentioned: Carman, Margaret Williams; Williams, Samuel; Purdie, Dorcas Brown Williams; Purdie, John; Purdie, Catharine; Williams, Lucy Wood; Williams, Francis Howgill; Williams, Sarah
Carman, Catharine Williams; Carman, Thomas
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035: Local System Control Number
110: Main Entry - Corporate Name
Newport Historical Scoiety 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840 (401) 846-0813 info@newporthistorical.org
600: Subject Added Entry - 610: Subject Added Personal Name (1) Entry - Corporate Name (1)
650: Subject Lookup (1)
700: Added Entry - Personal Name (1)
Williams, Obadiah; Rodman, David; Williams, Samuel
Last updated: 4/12/2012