William Angell (1743 - abt. 1815)

Born 30 Mar 1743 in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island

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Died about Aug 1815 at about age 72 in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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William is the son of Stephen and Martha (Olney) Angell and is mentioned in his father's will. The will of Stephen Angell on record in Johnston, dated March 27, 1771, shows that all of his sons had been provided with a farm, or means to purchase one, except William and Daniel, and by his will they are equally well provided for. He gave William his right in Olney's mills, which was afterwards sold to his brother Daniel. Stephen's wife objected to the provisions of the will, and, it would seem, for good reason. By it she was dependent in a considerable measure upon the liberality of Daniel and William for her comfortable support, who were made his executors. He left it partly to their discretion how much furniture she needed to keep house with, and they were to have the balance. Yet it is evident that he intended that she should be well provided for. When the will was presented Martha raised an objection before the Council, but they proved the will.

"Imprimis. I Give and bequeath unto my Son William Angell all my real estate lying in said Johnston and in Smithfield or waresoever it may be found, To be and remain unto him my said Son William Angell, his Heirs and assigns forever. I also give my said son William one pair of oxen, two Cows, two heifers, and one bull and eleven Sheep."

William ANGELL (Stephen4, John3, John2, Thomas1). Born on 30 Mar 1743/1744. William married Abigail ? (possibly Terrill). They had the following children:
i. Zeviah (1772-)
ii. Mehitable (Died Young) (1773-)
iii. Martha (1774-)
iv. Deborah (1776-)
v. Naomi (1779-)
vi. William (1780-)
vii. Abigail (Twin) (1783-
) viii. Ruth (Twin) (1783-)
ix. Mehitable (1785-)

Private William Angell served with 1st Regiment, Kent County Militia, Rhode Island Militia during the American Revolution.

William Angell is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A002814.

1777 Rhode Island Military census shows William Angell, aged 16-50, listed as able to fight. He'd have been 34 yrs. old. ^[1]

DEATH: Arnold, James Newell. Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636–1850. Name: William Angell Death Date: 16 Aug 1815 Death Place: Johnston, Rhode Island, USA NOTE: Angell's death was listed in 3 different newspapers. The dates given are the dates of the newspapers, rather than date of death. All the papers list "of advanced age." The earliest dated paper was Aug 16, 1815 so we know he was dead by this date. ^[2]

Vol 20:524; Rhode Island American; Vol 13:123 Providence Gazette-Deaths : Angell, William, at Johnston, at an advanced age, Aug 19, 1815. (a different date than given in Providence Phenix- maybe dates of newspaper rather than death.) ^[3]

Vol 18: 226 Providence Phenix "William Angell, at Johnston, at an advanced age. Aug 16, 1815.

Sources

1. ↑ 1777 Rhode Island Military census
2. ↑ Rhode Island American; Vol 13:123
3. ↑ Providence Gazette; Vol 18: 226

• Arnold, James Newell. Rhode Island Vital Extracts, 1636–1850. Vol 20:524;
• 1790 and 1800 Rhode Island Federal census records.