Guide to the Stephen Gould genealogy of the Rodman family, 1822
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-0292
Fax: (401) 841-5680
email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org
Published in 2014
Collection Overview
| Title: | Stephen Gould genealogy of the Rodman family |
| Date range: | 1822 |
| Creator: | Gould, Stephen, 1781-1838 |
| Extent: | 0.01 linear feet (1 folder) |
| Abstract: | This collection consists of a family history of the Rodman family of Newport, Rhode Island, compiled by Stephen Gould (1781-1838) of Newport. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Redwood Library and Athenaeum |
| Collection number: | RLC.Ms.559 |
Scope & content
This collection contains a family history of the Rodman family in Newport, Rhode Island, from their arrival in Newport from Barbados in 1675 until this genealogy was compiled by Stephen Gould in 1822. This genealogy also documents the Rodman family’s activity in the Society of Friends in Newport.Access Points
Subject Topics Geographical Names Subject Topics Document TypesArrangement
This collection is arranged in chronological order.
Biographical note
Stephen Wanton Gould (1781-1838) was a clock maker and an active member of the Society of Friends in Newport, Rhode Island.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | Access is open to members and researchers at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. |
| Use of the materials: | This collection is owned by the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Special Collections Librarian of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. |
| Preferred citation: | Stephen Gould genealogy of the Rodman family , RLC.Ms.559, Redwood Library and Athenaeum. |
| Contact information: | Redwood Library and Athenaeum 50 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Tel: (401) 847-0292 Fax: (401) 841-5680 email: redwood@redwoodlibrary.org |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | Acquisition information is unknown. |
| Processing information: | Prior to processing in 2014, this collection was found in the Steel Cabinet collection: Drawer 15, Folder 5. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Delmage. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Elizabeth Delmage 2014 September 25 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
| Sponsor: | Funding for processing and cataloging this collection was provided by the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. |
Additional Information
| Related material: | Gould family papers, #2033. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. |
Inventory
| Manuscripts Box 2 | Rodman family genealogy |
1822 |