This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Narragansett Historical Register: A Magazine Devoted To The Antiquities, Genealogy And Historical Matter Illustrating The History Of The State Of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations ..., Volume 5 James N Arnold The Narragansett Historical Publishing Company, 1887 Rhode Island

"The Fones Records...are the most historic Land Evidence compilation extant today in New England." This history details the acquisition and disbursement of the Narragansett Country, from the Indians to John Winthrop, Humphrey Atherton, Edward Hutchinson, William Hudson, Amos Richeson, Richard Smith Senior and Junior, John Tinker and others in 1659. Details are given regarding problems encountered by this company of men, the Proprietors of the Narragansett, as they attempted to divide, establish claims and settle this area. Each entry provides names, dates and the historical background of the event. The book also provides a detailed list of deeds, mortgages and land transactions until 1686. Divided into two parts, The Company Papers and The Fones Records, the book gives the reader easy access to information, including name, subject and place indices.

Vital Record of Warwick, Rhode Island, Volume I, Part I. James N. Arnold. Softcover, (1891), repr. 2001, Index, 228 pp. As the title indicates, this book covers vital records for the town of Warwick, Rhode Island, for the period 1636-1850. This work is one of many books written by the author, James N. Arnold, a former editor of the Narragansett Historical Register. There are approximately 9,000 individual names, and the records contained include dates of births, deaths, and marriages, as well as other valuable information. Softcover, (1891), repr. 2011, Index, 231 pp.

According to the author, "The Fones Records, beyond all doubt, are the most historic Land Evidence compilation extant today in New England." This book is a history of the gifting of land in Narragansett Country by the Indians to John Winthrop, Humphrey Atherton, Edward Hutchinson, and others, in 1659, and other land transactions to the year 1686.. The various documents and narratives provide background, historical details, names, and dates of the land transactions and events, as well as problems encountered by the Proprietors of Narragansett in their efforts to settle this area. Paperback, (1894), repr. 2011, Index, 209 pp.

As the title indicates, this book covers vital records for the towns of Cranston, Johnston and North Providence, Rhode Island, for the period 1636-1850. This work, which is one of many books written by the author, James N. Arnold, a former editor of the Narragansett Historical Register, includes three of his publications. There are approximately 6,000 individual names, and the records contained include dates of births, deaths, and marriages, as well as other valuable information. Softcover, (1892), repr. 2011, Index, 138 pp.