Little is known about William Rhodes, "marriner". He married in New Haven, 1698. His children were born in Newport. He may have been a William Rhodes who, with a John Rhodes and others, formed the Second Baptist Church of Newport about 1707. His widow, Sarah Mansfield Rhodes, conveys a deed to Kendal Nichols of Newport for thirty shillings on October 10, 1716. On November 10, 1722 she (now Sarah Allen, as she is remarried to John Allen) conveys her home and property in Newport to her son Samuel.
It is possible that William has a younger brother, Samuel 1686-1769) who was a house carpenter. This Samuel's wife is Joyce (Athern?) and children mentioned in his will are, Zerviah Rhodes Hunting, Simon Rhodes, and Abigail Rhodes. It is also possible that William's father is Walter Rhodes who is recorded in Providence RI between 1668 and 1681. (Nell McCoy notes and correspondence with Francis Sears, Swansea MA, certified genealogist, date not given).
The Back Rhodes of Our Genealogy
Abt 1675 - Bef 1716 (~ 41 years)
