Capt. Wing Spooner

Wing Spooner, after attaining his majority, worked at his trade of house carpenter some years in New Bedford and vicinity, and about 1739 he removed with his family to Newport, R.I., where, Sept 27 of that year he was admitted a freeman of the colony.

In Newport, he continued at his trade as a master workman and architect, and built up for himself a large contracting business. His brother, Daniel, was associated with him in business some years. Many buildings of his construction are yet standing in Newport, the most notable one being that of the Redwood Library. These all evidence his skill as a mechanic.

The community of Newport soon took knowledge of Mr. Spooner as a man of uprightness, enterprise and intelligence, and called him into the service of the town. Some of its offices he held for years. He held a Captain's commission in the militia.

Mr Spooner was a member of Rev. Dr. Stiles' church. His wife was a member of the First Baptist Church.

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