Ida Remington

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, J. C. Remington is 35 NY, his wife Elizabeth is 24 NY (should be closer to 30), and the children are: Della 7 & Chas. H. 2. Also with them is Thomas Remignton, 77, father of James.

This family is in the 1880 Federal Census at Allen, Hillsdale, MI.

James married Elizabeth A. Leppingwell Abt 1860. Elizabeth was born 1841, NY; died 1922, MI; was buried , Allen Cemetery, Allen, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Based on 1830, 1840, and 1850 census data, Thomas probably had at least three, and possibly four, sons: one born 1821-1825, two born 1826-1830, and one born c. 1835. In 1841 he and his wife were living with three sons; possibly an older one had already left home.

In 1830 and 1840, Thomas and family were in Ontario County, NY. By 1850 they were in Hillsdale County, MI: Thomas 66 RI, Elizabeth 60 NJ, & James 16 MI.

A Darius Remington b. c. 1833 is living in Allen, Hillsdale, MI, in 1850, with the Ames family. Mrs. Ames is Eliza Remington b. 1823. Is Darius another son of Thomas? (He may be a son of Orlando & Mary Remington.)

In 1860 Thomas & Elizabeth are 66 and 60, living at Allen, Hillsdale Co., MI, with daughter Minerva 14, Peter Marsh 14, and Ian 6 months. Were these foster children? Living nearby are son James & his wife Elizabeth.

In later years Thomas, a widower, worked as a railroad hand and lived with his son James C. Remington, in Allen Twp, Hillsdale County, MI.

Some of the above information was extracted from family notes shared by Carol Burford (email: rebcjb@earthlink.net).

Thomas married Elizabeth Bray Abt 1820. Elizabeth (daughter of Andrew Bray and Elizabeth Brittain) was born 22 Jun 1800, NY or NJ; died 9 Oct 1863, Allen, Hillsdale County, MI; was buried , Allen Cemetery, Allen, MI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I am making an assumption that the marriage and death information here applies to this Joseph N. Remington, as I have found no other one to which they could apply. The only discrepancy is the birth date from MI/NY/Ohio descendants, which they have as February 1763. As such discrepancies are frequently found, it is only one of many factors to consider. This family group is a subject of ongoing research, and corrections are welcomed.

From Joseph's Rev. War Pension file: On 22 April 1818, Joseph N. Remington, formerly of Rhode Island but of New York State at this time, said he was 55 years old. (Later he went to Ohio, around Sept 1839, as noted in the file.) His sworn statement says he enlisted 3 Jan 1781 at Warwick, RI. He was honorably discharged at Saratoga, NY, on 3 Jan 1784, where he was present at the taking of Lord Cornwallis. Joseph's pension statement was signed with an X. A statement dated 28 June 1820 states that Joseph lives in the town of Alfred, NY, in Allegany Co. At that time he stated that he was a farmer, that he had no real estate, and that his wife of fifty years of age was very infirm. He himself is subject to rheumatism. He names his six children as follows: Daniel 18, Potter 14, John 10, Loasie 16, Charlotte 12, & Fanny 6. There is also reference to a note due him in the amount of 8.25 from Thomas Remington; no relationship is specified, but this could be his father.

According to information provided by descendant Carol Burford:

Joseph served for 7 years in the Revolutionary War, including Saratoga. He came as a pioneer to Allegany County, NY.

1810 census: Plymouth, Chenango Co., NY
1818: applied for military pension; had enlisted in RI and served in the Revolutionary War
1820 census: Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
1830 census: Independence, Allegany Co., NY
1840 census: Groton Twp., Erie County, OH (Joseph and his wife were living with daughter Charlotte and family)

Joseph married Ruth Briggs Abt 1792. Ruth (daughter of Richard Briggs and Phebe Place) was born 6 Aug 1769, East Greenwich, RI; died Aft 1840, Groton Twp., Erie County, OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

There is uncertainty as to which Ruth Briggs was the wife of Joseph N. Remington. There were two Ruths of the same name, born the same year, both apparently in Rhode Island -- and, it so happens that they were first cousins. However, it seems very possible that Joseph's wife was this one, as she was born in East Greenwich, as Joseph was.

Interestingly, Ruth's birth entry and Joseph's birth entry are on facing pages in the old record book of births in East Greenwich.

So, the birth date and parent data for Joseph's wife are based on an assumption, subject to further research. In any case, the two Ruths have the same grandparents in the Briggs ancestral line. Data on the other Ruth Briggs can also be found on this family tree, since she not only ties into the Briggs line, but also is a descendant of the Bailey family, who are in our own direct ancestry.

Any further information on this marriage is welcomed.

Andrew — Elizabeth Brittain. [Group Sheet]