Source: The Early Records of the Town of Providence (in 23 vols) printed under authority of the City Council of Providence, Snow and Farnham City Printers, Providence, RI, 1892,
Vol 11, p 118: July 28, 1707 Upon the request of Benjamin Hearnton, it is granted unto him that he may exchange 16 acres of land which formerly was laid out to his father Benjamin Hearnden lying some distance sourward from the now dwelling of the said Benjamin Hearnden and take it up in some other place of the common.
Has many deeds recorded in Smithfield.
Possible this Benjamin, inventory brought to court Oct 17, 1726, Providence RI Will Book 3, p 9
