Smithfield Bridewells, aka Jails – 1913
The following images were taken from Smithfield Town Council records dated April 3, 1913 concerning the location and maintenance of Smithfield’s “bridewells”, also known as jails, and the duties of Smithfield police officers.
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An town ordinance relating to the Smithfield Police Department was passed on May 28, 1937 establishing the structure, pay, appointments, and duties of police officers. It is copied here from Council Record Book #9, pages 18 – 23.
To view PDF file of 1937 ordinance, click on link below.
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Below is a copy of the Smithfield Police Ordinance adopted April 3, 1913. It was repealed with the passage of the 1937 ordinance.
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1784 Deed between Jacob Arnold and William Arnold
Donated to the Historical Society of Smithfield by Mr. Robert G. Huckins of Bonsall, California, September, 2019. The document measures 12 inches by 15.5 inches. It was therefore scanned in two parts.
On the reverse side reads, “The written deed was received for record on 22nd of June 1784 and is recorded in Smithfield registry of deeds book 7, page 451”
Names on the document include: George Comstock, Susanna Comstock, Susanna Arnold, and signed at the bottom by Peleg Arnold – Justice of the Peace
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To learn more about the Wionkhiege Fire Co. click here: Wionkhiege Valley Vol. FD
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Membership ID Card
Ticket for fundraiser.
A Letter From Jonathan Mowry – 1788
Donated by Linda Brook-Baxter in June of 2011
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Smithfield Police – A Concise History
Written By James H. McVey, Deputy Chief, (Ret.)
Originally published in the Smithfield Police FOP 1991 Yearbook.
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To learn more, click here: Protecting Smithfield In A Simpler Time
East Smithfield Water District Water $1,000 Bond
The East Smithfield Water District was established in 1934, and in its final years was located at 307 Waterman Avenue in the Esmond portion of town. It merged with the Providence Water Supply Board in January of 2017.
To learn more about the history of the E. S. W. D., click here: The Battle To Bring Water To Smithfield
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Seal used by the East Smithfield (R. I.) Water District
Seal used by the East Smithfield (R. I.) Water District
To learn more about the East Smithfield Water District click here: The Battle To Bring Water To Smithfield and here: East Smithfield Water Supply $1,000 Bond
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