John Easton
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John Easton was a political leader in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, devoting decades to public service before eventually becoming governor of the colony. Born in Hampshire, En
Sir William Phips attempted to take control of all Rhode Island's military forces during Easton's tenure as governor.
Grave slab for Easton, Coddington Cemetery, Newport
Nicholas Easton
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Nicholas Easton was an early colonial President and Governor of Rhode Island. Born in Hampshire, England, he lived in the towns of Lymington and Romsey before immigrating to New England with his two s
John Easton
…Rhode Island's militia serving in other colonies, and the ongoing border line disputes with the neighboring colonies. The son of the Quaker governor, Nicholas Easton, the younger Easton was also a lifelong Quaker, and following his death in 1705 was buried in the Coddington Cemetery in Newport where his father and…
Easton was one of the prominent citizens named in Rhode Island's Royal Charter of 1663
Grave marker for Nicholas Easton and his son Peter, Coddington Cemetery, Newport