Silent Collection exhibition highlights Bristol history and craft
A Bristol Historical Society event features a touring display titled The Silent Collection, showcasing period interiors, ship models, and porcelain alongside images of Bristols Fire Tres, ferries, and local trades. Attendees enjoy coffee, candles, and silverware while curious viewers discuss colonial, Italian, and Portuguese influences within a communal celebration of Bristol heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmense
Bristol
Historical Society
Obituary of Verginio J. deRocha in Fort Lauderdale
Verginio J. deRocha longtime local businessman and civic leader died Wednesday night in Fort Lauderdale Florida He was husband to Marguerite Wardwell deRocha former treasurer and general manager of Wardwell Lumber Co and former manager of Wardwell Farm Born November 15 1884 in Pertusal he came to this country in 1904 He lived in East Greenwich and Brastac where he was active in community and Rotary circles Notes tribute to his business leadership and local service through decades
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Verginio J deRocha
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Marguerite (Wardwell) deRocha
deRocha
Wardwell Lumber Co
Wardwell
Vetacom Ave
Pertusal
Geno J
Ann Marie Rages de Rocha
East Greenwich
Academ
Four Daughters of J Omer Gagne Remain in Florida
Funeral services for J Omer Gagne are planned in Ft Lauderdale tomorrow at 2 PM. He leaves four daughters Mrs J Omer Gagne of Ft Lauderdale Mrs Hayne Ellis Jr of Ft Lauderdale Mrs William De Long Hall of Barrington and Mrs Carl J Stahl of Cleveland two sisters and one brother Mrs John Perry of this town Mrs Lucy Sousa of the Azores and Marion Joaquin de Rocha also to the Azores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Omer Gagne
Ft Lauderdale
Hayne Ellis, Jr
William de Long Hall
Barrington
Carl J Stahl
Cleveland
John
Ft. Lauderdale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yanager Fast
Providence
Frederik Bartlett
Bristol Community Fund
New England Telephone & Telegraph
Teuli
Cen'urs
Naser
Tabie
Desmorth - Perry
Bradford
DeWolf
Barri
the Tailor Own Cleansers
Obituary Verginio J. deRocha
Besta
Rati Bata
Citai
R. L
Phoenix
Y. J. deRocha
Capone's Jewelry Store
Bradford Street
Miracle
Pacific
Petroleum Research
Pacific Guardian
Miracle MS
Pacific P.O
ColTy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!