Lockwood family papers
Abstract
Materials pertaining to the Lockwood family of Warwick, R.I. Includes three letters, mostly about family health; an arrest warrant (on account of unpaid debt); a note about tobacco; and several other documents.
Dates
- Creation: 1788 - 1830
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Benajah Lockwood was born in 1757 and served as a soldier in the American Revolution. His parents were Adam and Sarah (Straight) Lockwood and his siblings were: Ann, Sarah, Abraham, Hannah, Adam, Deborah, Almy, and Patience. Benajah married Abby Webb and their children included Thomas Lockwood.
George Greene was born in Warwick, Rhode Island in 1761 to Stephen Greene and Mercy Lockwood (1737-1790). Mercy's brother, Amos Lockwood, was born in 1727... and died in 1806; he lived in Warwick throughout his life and was married to Mary Warner.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
- Author
- Celia Caust-Ellenbogen
- Date
- 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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