Legendary Locals of Coventry

by Andrew D. Boisvert

Book Overview

Coventry was originally part of the Shawomet Purchase deeded to Samuel Gorton. People like Francis Brayton and Joseph Bucklin petitioned the Rhode Island General Assembly to form the new town. During the Industrial Revolution, John Jenckes Kilton and Searles Capwell played roles in the development of mills and businesses. Today, Coventry boasts many second-generation businesses including Crystal Cleansers, owned by William Marcotte, and Maguire Lace...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467101044
• ISBN13: 9781467101042
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.2"