Arthur Augustus Rhodes

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Thomas H. Rhodes founded the famous Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in 1872.

Thomas married Caroline "Carrie" Augusta Remington 1 Jan 1862, RI. Caroline (daughter of Stacy Waterman Remington and Ruth Johnson) was born 8 Sep 1841, RI; died 11 Jun 1924; was buried , Arnold-Pawtuxet Burial Ground, Harrison St., Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1920 Federal Census, Caroline A. Rhodes is a widow aged 78, living with her son Arthur and daughter-in-law Leila at 2127 Broad St. in Cranston, RI.

Peleg married Mary Smith Chapman 9 Aug 1815. Mary was born 1794; died 5 Apr 1887; was buried , Arnold-Pawtuxet Burial Ground, Harrison St., Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

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At the time of his marriage in 1832, Stacy was "of Providence."

Stacey W. Remington is in the Providence City Directory of 1836/37 as a cigar maker, 155 High St.

Stacy W. Remington witnessed the Warwick will of Desire Burton, singlewoman, formerly of Cranston, on 1 Sept 1853. The two other witnesses were Joshua A. Johnson and Joseph G. Johnson. These were both brothers-in-law to Stacy.

In 1850, 1860, & 1870 the family is living at Cranston, RI. In the 1850 Federal Census, Stacy's father-in-law, Freeborn Johnson, age 78, is living with them. Also in the household is Catherine B. Smith, age 18.

In 1870, although the census was to be as of June 1st, the census was taken on July 11th, shortly after Joseph had gotten married on June 16th. The Hart family is living next door, and Joseph & Josephine are each shown in his/her own parents' home, although Josephine is called Josephine Remington.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Stacy is aged 70, widowed, a retired farmer, living with grandson Frank A. Fry and family at 31 Broad St., Providence, RI.

The identity of Stacy's parents, noted in his death record (although not in the RI Death Index), was provided by Linda Mathew, who has researched the Johnsons extensively. According to census data, both of Stacy's parents were born in Rhode Island, so apparently they or their parents migrated to New York State, where Stacy was born. Interestingly, in the 1880 Federal Census, Stacy is living on Broad St., not far from Benjamin W. Remington. However, Ben was born in RI. Is there a close family relationship between these two, or is it just coincidence?

I was able to link him to our family tree through the marriage of his daughter Caroline, and more recently through his wife's family, the Johnsons. I am sure there are other links, also -- such as through the Burlingames.

Stacy's will is dated 19 May 1884. His son-in-law Thomas H. Rhodes is named as Trustee of the estate.

I have not been able to determine why he was named Stacy Waterman Remington, or if there is a family connection to Stacy Waterman born 22 Feb 1791.

Stacy married Ruth Johnson Abt Nov 1832, Providence, RI. Ruth (daughter of Freeborn Johnson and Martha Allen) was born 22 Jul 1809, West Greenwich, RI; died 28 Apr 1871, Cranston, RI; was buried , Locust Grove Cemetery, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

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At the time of her marriage in 1832, Ruth was "of Coventry."

The RI Death Index says she was a daughter of Freeborn & Ruth (not Martha) Johnson.

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Benjamin was one of the oldest nautical commanders in Rhode Island at the time of his death. Ay one time he had been captured on a privateer, and was kept prisoner on the "Old Jersey" for nine months.

His death was due to drowning, off Pawtuxet, in Narragansett Bay.

Benjamin — Phebe Burlingame. Phebe was born 20 Jan 1771; died 15 Feb 1857; was buried , Arnold-Pawtuxet Burial Ground, Harrison St., Pawtuxet, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

He could be the Charles Remington b c1778 who married Elizabeth "Betsey" Stafford c1814.

Charles — Alice Unknown. Alice was born , RI. [Group Sheet]

Freeborn married Martha Allen Abt 1795. Martha was born Abt 1773; died 5 Aug 1837; was buried , Locust Grove Cemetery, Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

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JOHNSON, Martha (ALLEN) 1773c - 5 AUG 1837 PV004