These have to be two separate individuals. Roger Williams of New England was the founder of Rhode Island and there is much written about him. As an earlier post indicated he was first in Mass., then got the grant for RI. If you belong to the New England Historical Genealogical Society, much information is available on line. I think some is searchable even if you are not a member. Go to: http:// www.newenglandancestors.org/ Lynda Cook