Explore the enduring story of a Rhode Island lineage and the colonial era that shaped it.
This nonfiction volume surveys the Greenes of Warwick, tracing their prominent role in early Rhode Island history and their connections to major events and land disputes of 17th and 18th centuries.
Based on historical records and archival material, the work situates the Greenes within the broader struggles between colonial governments, Native tribes, and rival colonies. It weaves together family lineage, political leadership, and the impact of frontier developments on Warwick and the surrounding region.
Readers will gain a grounded sense of how local families influenced governance, land rights, and regional power during a formative period in New England history.
- Detailed biographical sketches of key Greene family figures and their roles in Rhode Island governance
- Context for major colonial disputes over land, jurisdiction, and authority
- Connections between Warwick’s development and wider events in colonial America
- Insights from primary sources and historical summaries that illuminate a local history with national significance
Ideal for fans of Rhode Island history, colonial America, and genealogical research seeking a thorough, accessible portrait of the Greenes of Warwick.