Nora Delphine Remington

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In the 1870 census, her name is written as Dora D. Remington. In 1880 is is Nora.

Nora — Smith Hardin. Smith was born 16 Oct 1869; died 11 Jan 1960, Barstow or Bradenton, FL. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1860 Federal Census, Jerome & Sarah are living in Washington, Wyoming Co., PA. They have a young son, George E., and are living next door to Jerome's parents, George & Eunice.

In 1870, the family is still in Washington, PA, next door to Jerome's parents. They have five children.

In 1880, Jerome & Sally are still in the same town. Their five children are there, plus another girl named Mary F____ , age 18 (foster daughter?). Also with them is Jerome's mother, age 72.

In 1900 Jerome & Sallie are ages 73 & 64. They are living at Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., PA. With them is Mary Flumenfelt (?), age 37 PA, single, their daughter (see 1880 census also). She must be adopted because it says her father was born in NJ, her mother in PA.

I have a photograph of Ida, Nora, Huldah, & Annie Remington taken about 1874, and given to me by Betty Malesky. They are pictured with their cousin Bertie Carr.

Jerome married Sarah Ann Shupp Abt 1858, PA. Sarah was born 3 Mar 1836, PA; died 13 Apr 1874, PA; was buried , Prevost Cemetery, Russell Hill, Wyoming Co., PA. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1910 Federal Census, Sallie M. Remington is age 74 and a widow. She is living at 356 McComb St., Tunkhannock, PA. With her is daughter (adopted?) Mary, 47.

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I am making an assumption that the George Remington, b. RI, living in Washington, Wyoming Co., PA in the 1850, 1860, & 1870 Federal Censuses, is this George, since the time frame is right, and he does not appear anywhere in RI. I am also adding the information for his wife, children, and grandchildren, with the assumption this is the correct family group for them. (needs more research to confirm)

George married Eunice Vosburg Abt 1826. Eunice was born 1 Feb 1808, PA; died 18 Jul 1888; was buried , Prevost Cemetery, Russell Hill, Wyoming Co., PA. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1880 Federal Census, Eunice Remington is age 72, apparently widowed, and living with her son's family in Washington, PA.

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I have roughly estimated Benedict's year of birth based on records as noted below.

In the 1810 census, Benedict is living in Warwick. He is listed next to Benjamin Remington. How are they related?

Benedict is living at East Greenwich, RI, in the 1830 and 1840 Federal Censuses. I am assuming he died there, as his will was proved there on 31 March 1849.

"Benedick Remington" is in the 1840 Federal Census as a Revolutionary War pensioner. On the census his age is given as 80. He must be the Benedict Remington "of Coventry" who enlisted in 1778, served in Col. Greene's and Col. Angell's regiments, for a total of about two years in the RI Line. According to the sworn testimony of Obediah Potter of East Greenwich, 21 Aug 1820, this Benedict was crippled in one leg. On 21 Aug 1820, he testified that he was 63 years old, and was of Coventry at that time. He was a basket maker by occupation, and owned some land in Voluntown. (see Rev. War Pension files at NARA or online)

His pension application mentions a wife 58 years old, and also a granddaughter, 7 years old, who is dependent on him for support. Possibly this was Betsey, b 1813, daughter of his deceased daughter Huldah.

Benedict's will, dated 21 Oct 1843, mentions three sons: Warren whose wife is Mahitabel Remington; son George Remington; and son Dexter Remington; also grandson Thomas Henry Remingon and granddaughter Sarah Remington, children of Dexter.

No one seems to know who Benedict's parents are. However, I was able to include him and his sons on the family tree through their connections to the Peirce, Rice, and Whitford families.

My guess is that he may have been a grandson of Jonathan Remington (c1702) & Lorana Arnold (1703), as their children were born in East Greenwich. I have no marriage info for their sons Caleb & Thomas; however, one of them may be Benedict's father.

Alternatively, his possible connection to Coventry suggests that he could be a son of Thomas & Lydia (Collins) Remington of Coventry, who were having their children during that time.

Or, perhaps he is a grandson of Daniel & Anne (Gorton) Remington; very little, if anything, is known about the marriages of some of their children.

Benedict married Sarah Unknown Abt 1785. Sarah was born Abt 1762; died Bef 21 Oct 1843. [Group Sheet]

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Sarah's name was obtained from the RI Death Index records of sons Dexter and Warren. She is not mentioned in Benedict's will, so it can be assumed that she had died.

Assuming that she was Benedict's wife when he applied for and received his Revolutionary War Pension, she was age 58 on 22 Aug 1820, when he gave a sworn statement.