The Rhode Island Republican Obituaries, 1801-1806
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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1801-1806 Obituaries from The Rhode Island Republican in Newport, Newport County Rhode Island.
AMBROSE, Capt. Israel, Obituary
In this town, yesterday morning, Captain Israel Ambrose, in an advanced age. He has sustained, through life, a character unsullied, respected and esteemed by all who knew him, and his loss as universally regretted. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 10, 1802, P.3.]ANTHONY, Mr. Beriah, Obituary
At Middletown, last Thursday night, Mr. Beriah Anthony. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 3, 1802, P.3.]
BERRY, William E., Obituary
In this town, Mr. William E. Berry, of Upper Marlboro, (Prince George County), Maryland, age 24 yrs. A young gentleman of worth and reputation. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), June 5, 1802, P.3.]
BORDEN, Mr. Joseph, Obituary
Mr. Joseph Borden, son of Mr. William Borden, of this town, in the 18th year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 3, 1802, P.3.]
BURROUGHS, Mary, Obituary
On Tuesday last departed this life, in the 80th year of her age, Mrs. Mary Burroughs, relict of Mr. Samuel Burroughs, whose death we announced a few days past. Near fifty years, did this couple live together in the connubial state; and many were the changes through which they passed; yet we can say with pleasure, they were the whole of the time unchangably united in their warm attachment to the cause of the blessed Redeemer, in the faith of whom they have fallen asleep, as shocks of corn fully ripe, coming in their season. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 14, 1801, P.3.]
BURROUGHS, Samuel, Obituary
On Wednesday last, Mr. Samuel Burroughs in the 90th year of his age. He was nearly 60 years a member of the 2d Baptist Church in this town, and sustained through life the character of an honesman and a Christian. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), October 24, 1801, P.3.]CARPENTER, Elizabeth, Obituary
In this town, Miss Elizabeth Carpenter, daughter of the late Mr. Caleb Carpenter in the 30th year of her age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), October 10, 1801, P.3.]
CASE, Mr. Sanford, Obituary
At West Greenwich, Mr. Sanford Case, in an advanced age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 20, 1802, P.3.]CHILD, Mrs. Elizabeth, Obituary
In this town, Mrs. Elizabeth Child, widow of the late Mr. Jeremiah Child, aged eighty five years. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), January 30, 1802, P.3.]
CLARKE, Joseph, Obituary
Was killed, in the State of New York, on the 2d of March last, by the falling of a tree, Mr. Joseph Clarke, son of Maj. Thomas Clark, of North Kingstown in the 31st year of his age. He has left a wife and one child. He was an early professor of the Christian religion, and ever sustained a character irreptochable. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 3, 1802, P.3.]
CLEVELAND, Mr. John, Obituary
In this town, Mr. John Cleveland, in the eighty first year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), December 5, 1801, P.3.]
COLLINS, Sarah, Obituary
Last Tuesday night, departed this life after a few days illness, Mrs. Sarah Collins, Aetat (?) 30 years, daughter of John Avery, Esq. of Boston, the truly amiable and virtuous comfort of Major John A. Collins, of this town -- leaving a disconsulate partner, three children, and a great number of friends and acquaintance, to bemoan their loss. She was sincerely attached to the principles of Christianity, and appeared always ready to meet the favour when it should be his pleasure to take her to himself. She was universally beloved and respected & it may be truly said, was an ornament to, and adorned her profession. On Thursday, her remains were entombed in the family burying ground, attended by as many of her friends and relatives as the distance and season would admit. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), January 16, 1802, P.3.]
COVILL, Abigail, Obituary
In this town, on Thursday, Mrs. Abigail Covill, wife of Mr. Ephraim Covill. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), May 8, 1802, P.3.]CRANSTON, Mr. William D., Obituary
At Point Petre (Gaudaloupe) on the 13th of February last, Mr. William D. Cranston, son of Mr. Peleg Cranston, of this town, in the 16th year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 3, 1802, P.3.]
CROOKE, Robert, Obituary
In this town, Robert Crooke, Esq. late Naval Officer for the port of Newport, in the 89th year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 6, 1802, P.3.]
DYRE, James, Obituary
At Middletown, on Wednesday, Mr. James Dyre, upwards of 70 years of age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 10, 1802, P.3.]EASTON, Eliza, Obituary
In this town, the 23d inst., Mrs. Eliza Easton, consort of Mr. William Easton. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), May 29, 1802, P.3.]EASTON, Walter, Obituary
In this town, on the 20th inst., Mr. Walter Easton, aged 78. As a tribute of respect to his memory, we would remark, that he happily possessed those pleasing traits in his character, which rendered him the indulgent and affectionate husband, the tender parent, and kind neighbor; generally beloved and respected by his friends and acquaintance. During a long and tedious illness, afflicted with the most excruciating pain, he ever manifested that patience and quiet resignation to the divine will of his Creator, truly characteristic of the real Christian. He bade adieu to this troublesome world, under, the consoling impression, that his heavenly Father would receive him into the mansion of his kingdom. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), February 27, 1802, P.3.]
FOWLER, Mrs. Elizabeth, Obituary
At East Greenwich, Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, consort of Mr. John Fowler. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 20, 1802, P.3.]GARDNER, Mr. Nathan, Obituary
At South Kingstown, on the 11th inst. of an apoplectic (?) fit, Mr. Nathan Gardner, atged 54 yrs. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 20, 1802, P.3.]GREENE, Miss Sarah, Obituary
On Tuesday, Miss Sarah Greene, only daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Greene. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), December 12, 1801, P.3.]
HACKER, Caleb, Obituary
Yesterday morning, Captain Caleb Hacker, in the 87th year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), December 12, 1801, P.3.]
HALL,Sarah, Obituary
In this town, on the 9th inst. after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Sarah Hall, consort of Mr. Benjamin Hall, Jr. and daughter of the late Mr. Gideon Coggeshall, of Portsmouth, in the 32d year of her age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 14, 1801, P.3.]
HAMMOND, Lydia, Obituary
At North Kingstown, Miss Lydia Hammond, youngest daughter of William Hammond, Esq. in the 22d year of her age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 21, 1801, P.3.]
HUDSON, Daniel, Obituary
At Coaster's Harbor, the 6th inst. of the Small Pox, Mr. Daniel Hudson, son of Mr. Thomas Hudson of this town, in the 23d year of his age. A young man of fair reputation and generally esteemed by all who knew him. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), June 12, 1802, P.3.]
KING, William V., Esq., Obituary
In this town, on the 16th inst., William V. King, Esq., son of Mr. Samuel King, in the 28th year of his age. - A young gentleman of acknowledged talents and worth. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 21, 1801, P.3.]
MOLTON, Capt. Michael, Obituary
In Lanesborough, Massachusetts, on the 30th of April last, Mrs. Hannah Molton, widow of the late Capt. Michael Molton, formerly of this town, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), June 12, 1802, P.3.]
NEWMAN, Ruth, Obituary
At Middletown, Miss Ruth Newman, in the 16th year of her age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), June 5, 1802, P.3.]
PEARSE, Hannah, Obituary
At Prudence Island, on Monday, the 2d inst. after a lingering illness of eleven years, which was borne with christian fortitude, Mrs. Hannah Pearse, wife of Mr. Samuel Pearse, Jr., aged 47 yrs. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 21, 1801, P.3.]
PEARSE, Louisa L., Obituary
On the 6th inst. Miss Louisa L. Pearse, daughter of Mr. Longworthy(?) Pearse. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 21, 1801, P.3.]
PECKHAM, Samuel, Obituary
At Middletown, yesterday morning, Mr. Samuel Peckham, about 47 years of age. His funeral will be attended tomorrow at two o'clock, at his late dwelling house. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), May 29, 1802, P.3.]PHILLIPS, Samuel, Obituary
At his feat (?) in Andover, on the 10th inst. the Hon. Samuel Phillips, Esq. Lieut. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged 50 years. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), February 20, 1802, P.3.]
STEVENS, Anstiss Elizabeth, Obituary
Stevens, Mrs. Anstiss Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr. Robert Stevens, aged 80. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 6, 1802, P.3.]
SYMMES, Sarah, Obituary
In this town, on Tuesday evening last, Mrs. Sarah Symmes, aged 29. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), February 2, 1802, P.3.]
TAYLOR, Capt. Peter, Obituary
At Manilla, Capt. Peter Taylor, son of Mr. James Taylor, of this town, in the 33d year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), April 3, 1802, P.3.]
TEW, George Washington, Obituary
On the 8th day of October last, on board the United States' Frigate Essex, commanded by Capt. Bainbridge, now on a cruise in the Mediterranean Seas, Lieut. George Washington Tew, eldest son of Col. William Tew, of this town, in the 26th year of his age. By the early death of this young man, who, with a good share of understanding, possessed a generous, noble disposition, and a character untainted by the too frequent extravagancies of youth, his country has lost a capable, deserving and spirited officer. His native town a valuable member, who promised fair to become an ornament to society and his bereaved and afflicted Parents, Relatives and Friends, all that their warmest affection could wish from a continuance of life, all that expectation could grant. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), January 30, 1802, P.3.]
TEW, Major James, Obituary
In this town, on Monday last, Major James Tew, in the 69th year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), December 12, 1801, P.3.]
TILLINGHAST, Elizabeth, Obituary
On Thursday, Miss Elizabeth Tillinghast, daughter of the late Capt. Phillip Tillinghast, daughter of the late Capt. Phillip Tillinghast. Her funeral will proceed from the house of her brother Joseph Tillinghast, tomorrow at the usual hour, at which her friends and relations are desired to attend. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), February 2, 1802, P.3.]
TOWNSEND, Mrs. Phila, Obituary
In this town, on Sunday last, Mrs. Phila Townsend, consort of Mr. John Townsend, in the 56th year of her age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 20, 1802, P.3.]VAUGHN, Mrs. Sarah, Obituary
In this town, on Thursday, Mrs. Sarah Vaughn, wife of the late Mr. Daniel Vaughn in the 58th year of her age. Her friends and relations are desired to attend her funeral at the house of James Westgate, tomorrow, at the usual hour, without further notice. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), March 27, 1802, P.3.]
VOSE, Ebenezer, Obituary
At the Havanna, on or about the 12th of April, after a short illness, Mr. Ebenezer Vose, son of Mr. Edward Vase of this town, in the 19th year of his age. Mr. John Jouvet, in the 15th year of his age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), May 8, 1802, P.3.]WASHINGTON, Martha, Obituary
At Mount Vernon, the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late General George Washington, aged 71. The silence of respectful grief is her best eulogy. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), June 5, 1802, P.3.]
WEEDEN, Daniel, Obituary
At Jamestown, suddenly, on Wednesday last, Mr. Daniel Weeden, in an advanced age. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), November 7, 1801, P.3.]
WELLS, Charlotte, Obituary
"At Westerly, on the 12th inst. after long and distressing illness, Mrs. Charlotte Wells, and daughter of Mr. Elisha Coggeshall of this town - She has left a husband and two children to mourn their irreparable loss." [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), December 5, 1801, P.3.]
WILBOUR, William, Obituary
At Little Compton, last Sunday night, Mr. William Wilbour, 3d, son of Mr. William Wilbour, Jr. in the 21st year of his age. He was a youth of uncommon stability, unblemished character, and bid fair to be a useful and worthy member of society. [Rhode-Island Republican, (Newport, R.I.), January 16, 1802, P.3.]