The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-06

informed her that 4" ber husband had arrived
in Boston and requested him to inform her
that he was on his way to Newport" this
induced her to question lthe |
man very closely; he then told her that
what he had said was the truth, for he had
seen her husband at Howland's ferry that
very afternoon, and that he was on his way
to Newport; he then stepping towards her,
raised his cap and pointed to scar on his
head, on forehead, and said " do you rec
ollect that scar" from which she at once
recognized her husband actually in her
presence He then entertained the wed
ding guest with history of his adventures
and sufierings, having been taken by Pi-
rates, and not having had the opportunity,
or means of communicating the fact to her
having at last escaped out of their hands,
on his way home he arrived at Boston, and
from thence to Howland's Ferry, and from
thence with increased anxiety and speed to
the arms of his wife. This anecdotc was
narrated to person now living by an aged
woman who died, 40 or so years since, and
who was personally acquainted with Gov.
Cranston's family.
His person was small, Of dark complex
ion, a quick black searching eye-his de-
pertinent procured the respect and esteem
of those acquainted with hm-he was par
ticularly urbane towards children, and
young people.
He was liberal to the poor and placed in
the hands of his executors a legacy to be
used for charitable purposes. In short he
was impartial, benevolent and good, attach
ed to no particular religious sect, but always
anxious for the public good.
We have seen an ancient manuscript in
the cabinet of the historical society viz
He did not associate with any sect, mol
attend any public meetings. As the char.
ter granted universal liberty of conscienc
lie was a keep-at-home protestant. III,
was an impartial good man."
and son, and lies in the common buryin:
place in Newport, containing the followin.
inscriptions.
Here lieth the body of JOHN CRANsroN ESQ
Governor of,he Colony of Rhode-Isiand &c
he departed this life March 18th 1850, in tn
55th year of his age.
Here lieth the body of Samuel Cransto1
. Esq. late Governor of this Colony, aged g
years, and departed this life April Goth A
ID. 1927. He was son of John Cransto
!, Esq. who was also Governor here in l6S(
He was decended from the noble Scottis
Lord Cranston, and carrid in his veins
stream of the ancient Earls of Crawford
Boutwell, and Traquhir; having for h
u grandfather James Cranston, Clerk, ChaI
= lin to King Charles the first. His gre
+" grandfather was John Cranston of Poo
- Esq.-tllis last was son to James Cranst'
/ ESQ, which james was son of Villa
Lord Cranston.
ID Thy country's father, and thy countrys friend
= Gov. Cranston's wife Mary, was burr
in the Clifton burying place. She was t
"a daughter of Freedom Clarke wife of Gt
~ Walter Clarke, by former husband. 81
- Freeborn Clarke was daughter of Ro!
Williams who first settled the town
~ Providence. She is also buried in the G.
- ton bnrying place, where grave stone
:" erected over the mother a2d daughter VIII
is engraved as follows.
The body Of mother and daughter
Here inferred doth rest,
oy Whose pious souls without any doubt
of Are forever blest
re Here lies inferred Here lyeth inferred
Mary late the wife Freeborne late the wifi
''h OF Samuel Cranston Esq Walter Clarke Esq
his Gov. Of this c Coiony, late the Gov. & Dep.
4, why decd, the 18th day Of this Colony who de
>, of the 9Th month Sept in the 10Th Of llth mo. ca
h the 4Sth year Of her age, January in the 73d y
1710. Of her age 17O2-l0
Gov. Cranston's last wife was named
~ ditb, but it is probable his children were
no his wife Mary, who was granddaughter
:; Roger Williams. Their names were
Mary, who died unmarried
:, John eldes, son born 1854, died Oct. ]
va, l745.
ne. James.
T.r Samuel.
eve Thomas settled at Swanzey and died
but sea.