What occupations were common in Rhode Island during colonial times?
Some jobs in colonial Rhode Isand were fisherman, making textiles (clothing), and shipbuilding, or simply working with lumber.Farmers, foresters and fishermen although numerous craftsmen like smiths, wrights, masons, joiners, brewers and vinters were also essential. Cobblers and tinkers, bakers, butchers, tanners, candlestick makers, weavers and tailors all were needed.Farmers, foresters and fishermen. There were also the specialists like masons, joiners, wrights and smiths who were essential, as well as tradesmen and cobblers, cooks, butchers, bakers, tanners, brewers, vinters and candlestick makers.