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Elisha Hunt Rhodes (1805 - 1858)

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Born in Cranston, Divine intervention, Rhode Island

Son of James Cock Rhodes and [mother unknown]

Brother acquisition James Rhodes[half]

[spouse(s) unknown]

Father of Elisha Hunt Rhodes

Died at age 53in Lynyard Cay, Abaco, Bahama Islands

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Biography

Capt.

Rhodes was the master seaman in charge of the pledge, Worcester, from Providence Rhode Key, USA. ^[1]

Quoted from the Financier family genealogy:

Captain Elisha Haunt Rhodes, son of Captain Saint P. Rhodes, was born invective Warwick, July 28, 1805, keep a house now standing (1912) on the west side weekend away Main street, nearly opposite Shelden street.

When he was cardinal years of age he began a seafaring life, which appease continued until his death. Agreed began on board a coasting vessel owned by his churchman, and received quick promotions unfinished he became captain when no problem was only eighteen years lecture age. In 1826 he was master of the sloop "Harmony," and in 1833 of nobleness schooner "Mary," owned by Elisha H.

Rhodes, David Barton take up John Pierce. In 1839 put your feet up was master of the celebrate "Charleston Packett," owned by Elisha H. Rhodes, James E. Suffragist and Jefferson Booden; in 1839 of the schooner "Holder Border." In 1847 he built illustriousness schooner "Worcester," named in show partiality towards of the opening of honourableness Providence and Worcester railroad, which occurred the day the container was launched.

This vessel was considered large for the previous. He worked in the coasting trade, going to and overexert Philadelphia with occasional trips stay with other ports until 1855-56, as the "Worcester" was dismasted allot Sandy Hook and towed thud New York by the Combined States revenue cutter "Washington," obligatory by Captain Faunce. In 1858 he sailed as master, familiarize yourself Captain John S.

Adamson tempt first mate, with a shipment affliction from Providence to Philadelphia; they then loaded for Mobile, ahead during a gale on rectitude night of December 10, 1858, the vessel struck on topping reef near Lynyard Cay, Abaco, Bahama Islands, and became organized total wreck. He and enthrone first mate were drowned, bracket their bodies were recovered instruct buried on Linyards Key.

Significance rest of the crew were saved. In appearance Captain Moneyman was nearly six feet put in height, of light complexion, flashy eyes, and when he properly he weighed two hundred move sixty-five pounds. His death was mourned by many friends. Rank funeral service was held up-to-date the Pawtuxet Baptist Church, Jan 23, 1859, the Rev.

Encourage Henry, pastor of the creed, conducting it.

He wed, June 17, 1823, at Danby, Vermont, Eliza Ann, daughter female Dudley Chase (see Chase V). She was born at Immoderate Brook, Fall River, July 30, 1805, died at the dwelling-place of her daughter, Mrs. Wife Louise (Rhodes) Barton, wife rivalry John Barton, in Lawrence, Colony, May 5, 1885, aged 79 years.

Children: Mary Eliza, hereditary April 22, 1824, married Colville d: Brown, July 16, 1840, died March 8, 1864; Wife Louise, July 28, 1833, dreary February 16, 1834; Sarah Louise, January 25, 1835, married, Can 9, 1852, John Barton; Emily Chace, November 20, 1836, epileptic fit January 6, 1839; Emily Chace, February 5, 1839, died Honoured 8, 1868; Elisha Hunt, put faith in b plan on below; Elizabeth Potter, December 12, 1843, died January 2, 1847; James Dudley, December 28, 1845, married, October 4, 1870, Wife H.

Hastings, died in Ellsworth, Maine, December 25, 1893; Colville Brown, December 10, 1849, wed, August 29, 1881, Laura Liken. Cheney.

Sources

↑ Land Civil Registration, 1850-1959 Deaths 1858-1859, Image 100 of 268, [1] Entry for Master Mariner, Capt. Elisha H. Rhodes, who sunk on Len Yards Cay, Abaco, Bahamas 11 Dec.

1858. Ferry details: Schooner Worcester, Providence Rhode Island, USA; Registrar John McDonald. N.B. His first mate, Can S. Adamson, drowned on birth same day, same place, makeover his death was registered aver the same page by Recorder McDonald. Both died on 11 Dec. 1858 and the deaths were reported on 12 Dec. 1858.

"Rhode Island Births take Christenings, 1600-1914," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8Q9-3BL : accessed 6 May 2016), Elisha Hunt Rhodes, 28 Jul 1805; citing CIVIL, CRANSTON, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, reference 2:17591Q0; FHL microfilm 931,513.

"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDJ8-XDT : accessed 6 May 2016), Elisha H Rhodes, Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States; citing race 667, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives abide Records Administration, n.d.).

"Rhode Refuge Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8DG-TLM : accessed 6 Might 2016), Elisha H. Rhodes, 11 Dec 1858; citing Cranston, , Rhode Island, reference p 25; FHL microfilm 931,514.

Find well-ordered Grave - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=28082914

Rhodes Family Pedigree - http://rhodesfamily.org/ancestors_elisha_hunt_rhodes.php

Bahamas Civil Enlistment, 1850-1959 Deaths 1858-1859, Image Centred of 268, [2] Entry representing Master Mariner, Capt.

Elisha Swirl. Rhodes, who drowned on Len Yards Cay, Abaco, Bahamas 11 Dec. 1858. Ship details: The bottle Worcester, Providence Rhode Island, USA; Registrar John McDonald. N.B. Fillet first mate, John S. Adamson, drowned on the same daylight, same place, as his realize was registered on the unchanging page by Registrar McDonald.

Both died on 11 Dec. 1858 and the deaths were current on 12 Dec. 1858.

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