Letter: We should celebrate both of Barrington's birthdays
To the editor:
I enjoyed the recent letter that outlined the history of the establishment of Barrington. While it is true that RI didn't exist in 1717, and that Barrington RI came into being in …
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Letter: We should celebrate both of Barrington's birthdays
To the editor:
I enjoyed the recent letter that outlined the history of the establishment of Barrington. While it is true that RI didn't exist in 1717, and that Barrington RI came into being in 1770, I personally think both dates should be celebrated, because the residents actually petitioned the Massachusetts Bay Colony for the 1717 charter so they could levy taxes to pay for a minister at the White Church.
Tom Russell
Barrington
