Clingstone!...J.D. Johnston...1905

The noteworthy....seldom missed.....isolated, but so visible Property....


..by J D Johnston of Newport

CLINGSTONE

The Newport Bridge in the background.......

MORE on..William Ellery...'SIGNER'

1727-1820

William Ellery, the son of a gentleman of the same name, was born at Newport, on the 22d day of

December, 1727. His ancestors were originally from Bristol, in England, whence they emigrated to America

during the latter part of the seventeenth century, and took up their residence at Newport, in Rhode Island.

"  During the year that the British army under General Piggot took possession of Newport, where they fortified themselves, and continued their head quarters for some time, the inhabitants sustained much injury in their property. Mr. Ellery shared in the common loss, his dwelling house being burned, and other destruction of property occasioned. "   [colonialhall.com]

Mr. Ellery continued a member of congress until the year 1785, and indeed, through that year, when he

retired to his native state. Soon after, however, he was elected by congress, a commissioner of the

continental loan office, to which was subsequently added, by the citizens of Rhode Island, the office of chief

justice of their superior court, a station which he did not continue to hold long. On the organization of the

federal government, he received from General Washington the appointment of collector of the customs for

the town of Newport, an office which he retained during the remainder of his life

. [Source: Rev. Charles A. Goodrich Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence. New York: William Reed & Co., 1856. Pages 183-186. (Some minor spelling changes may have been made.)]

Thames Street, Newport, RI

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AMICA MARATHON.....SUNDAY...10/18/09

http://www.amicamarathon.com/


Amica Marathon




October 18, 2009 8:00 AM



Join us for the Amica Marathon (formerly the Breakers marathon) on October 18, 2009 in Newport, RI.

With its stunning views throughout a scenic coastal course, a friendly and supportive race crew, and a festive

post-race celebration, the Amica Marathon in Newport, RI is an annual favorite for runners throughout New

England and beyond.

The Amica Marathon covers a rolling course on the scenic Newport and Middletown roads. Starting by the

water in downtown Newport, the course runs through some of the most scenic spots on Aquidneck Island,

including along historic Thames Street in downtown Newport, around Fort Adams State Park, past

Hammersmith Farm and the Newport Country Club, around scenic Brenton Point and Ocean Drive, past the

famous Bellevue Avenue Mansions, by beautiful ocean views along Easton’s Beach and Sachuest Beach,

through the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, along the Norman Bird Sanctuary, through the quiet

back country roads of Indian Avenue, and finishing at Easton’s Beach.








The Amica Marathon and UnitedHealthcare Half Marathon run together for the first 13.1 miles where the UnitedHealthcare Half Marathon runners will finish and the Amica Marathon runners to continue with the marathon race.







The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

ALONG the CLIFFWALK ,,, Autumn

there it isand !it Begins !

it narrows

it rolls

it sweeps

Forty Steps in Blue

through the Golden Rodand the narrow end to it alllooking back.....from "The End"the 3 1/2 mile mark.!

Mike Sullivan Slept Here !

He was the youngest of seven children.................Mike.....................................

and his Parents bought 28 Fair Street in 1945......and sold it in 1969.....

Cornelius J. and Irene E. Sullivan................proud Irish Folks..

.....records show them as JUST ..the thirteenth Owners of the property.......

The Owners in the backyard at 28 Fair st....[ship mast in the background]

28 Fair st backyard.....[2 masts in the back again]

28 fair...........the kitchen back then....."Still the.same location".....Mike on the right.....the early 50's

the backyard

the front corner of 20 Fair st [left]............the garage at 28 Fair st...[back right]..end of driveway

And a visitor from another time.........the 40's the 50's the 60's........and Mike remembered so much of it.....at 28 Fair St.....the church the school the neighbors the celebrations the growing up the extended family and the passing of time .......

The house was bought from the Berdys in 1945 ..[John and Ann T.]........but after only a year at # 28........the Berdys moved to 20 Fair st ......and lived next door to the Sullivans..

Mother worked on torpedos during the war.....Father was in the war........and then he opened a Jitney business in Newport.......Mother continued helping at St. Mary's across the street..[ at the church and in the convent]...and raising a family

And then there were the Old Times at 28 Fair St........with many Sullivans.....and friends and relatives.....and stories and memories...........and time passed......people came and went........yet so much was still familiar............unchanged even today ..

The church remained..........the convent emptied and moved............the school closed........some neighborhood houses were the same.........others were gone...........the corner gas station was no more........the A & P too.........the local tavern was no longer full of sailors........the backyard garage was torn down......the yard was different........but inside the house, it felt good