RIAMCO

Rhode Island Archival and Manuscript Collections Online

For Participating Institutions

William Coddington papers (RLC.Ms.509)

Redwood Library and Athenaeum

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Newport, RI 02840
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Biographical note

William Coddington was born on October 8, 1710, the son of William (1680-1755) and his first wife Content (Arnold) Coddington (1681-1721). He served as the Town Clerk of Newport, Rhode Island, from at least 1735-1775.