The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1800 by John R. Waterman, a prominent local farmer and politician.

Waterman played a significant role in what became known as Dorr's Rebellion, an ultimately successful attempt to force liberalizing changes to the state constitution.

1730 - June 11, 1812) who served in Warwick's units of the Rhode Island Militia and the son of "Deacon" John Waterman.

[5] He supported legislation for public schools and suffrage without a property owning requirement.

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