William Throop (1771-1850) was the second child of William Throope and Alathea Fales. He married Hannah Walker in 1795. William and Hannah had three children: Thomas, Juliana, and Jane Augusta. William worked as a gravestone carver. He served in many public offices in Bristol. He was 2nd Lieutenant in the Bristol Train of Artillery in 1806, 1st Lieutenant in 1808, and Captain in 1810. In 1811, he was sheriff of Bristol County. During the War of 1812, it was reported that the Train of Artillery was “well equipped and disciplined, and should occasion call, will do their duty.” He owned a shop which was destroyed in the great storm of 1815. In the early 19th century, William served as the guardian of his relative, Thomas Waldron, and in 1817 owed a Federal property tax of $2.18 on his behalf. William was a justice of the Bristol County Court of Probate. In this capacity, he recorded the pension applications of many Revolutionary War veterans. He also served as town clerk and chief justice of the Bristol County Court of Common Pleas. In 1826, William was one of the commissioners of the asylum in Bristol. In 1830, he held the position of sealer of weights and measures. In 1831, William placed an advertisement in the Northern Star proclaiming that “all orders for Grave Stones, either Marble or Slate, will be punctually executed.” In 1847, he was a member of the committee to organize a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Bristol (and other towns) joining Rhode Island. William was justice of the peace until at least 1849. His house still stands on Byfield Street in Bristol.