1949 Crandall genealogy by John C. Crandall, page 7.
Peter of Westerly and Ashaway, RI son of Elder John was b. abt 1655 in Westerly and died 1734. He married Mary Babcock, dau. of James Jr. and Jane (Brown) Babcock. The records of this family are not clear. The date taken from Arnold's Vit. Records of RI contain a mistake. but just what it is and where it is seems impossible to determine at this date.
Peter took the oath of allegiance in Westerly 17 May 1679: was a Freeman in 1681; deputy from 1699-1704; Justice of Peace and Lieut. of Militias and was an important man of his time.

“Babcock Genealogy”, by Stephen Babcock, M. A.; Eaton & Mains, New York; 1903, page 8.